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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
Canada Has War Board
Help in Freight Traffic

Montreal. Nov. 13.-Canada has
paid the tribute of emulation to the
Railroads War Board" at Wash
ington, organizing a similar body,
with President Alfred H. Smith of
the New York Central as member
from the United States.
1t was seven months ago-on
April 11th, Immediately upon the
United States entering the world
confiict--that railway presidents met
in Washington and voluntarily
agreed to operate as a unit, subor-
dinating every individual interest to
help win the war by giving the max
imum of transportation servrce. T'or
this the now famous Railroads War
Board" was formed, five chosen eX-
ecutives taking charge of 100000
miles of trackage and properties
worth over $4,000, 900, 900.
A special Car Service Commits
SION took control of the car sup
ply-a vital element-shifting cars
quickly in vast numbers to points
where most needed, regardless of
their ownership.
Cooperation by shippers, author
tiles and the general public attended
the railroads extraordinary efforts,
permitting efficiency and economies
that resulted in from 10 to 20 per
cent greater freight service, and the
handling of nearly 100000 troops,
vast supplies for new army camps
and for export without suspensions
of general traffic such as have been
in Europe.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
GOOD COMEDY AT
MAJESTIC SHOW
Novelty Juggling Act and Fun
Sketches Please Last
Nights Audiences

Audiences at the Majestic theater
last night enjoyed a bill which has
plenty OF good comedy but with no
complete musical act. The show.
while entertaining, would have been
much better had there been good
musical offering. The nearest ap-
proach to this was the presentation
of Charles r. Sweet, fourth on the
program, but even this was of the
comedy variety.
Nestor and Vincent, with a Jug
Cling turn, start the entertaining.
While they do not display any un-
usual ability or seemingly difficult
feats they had a number OF surprises
In the way of trick apparatus which
helped make the novelty enjoyable.
Bernard and Lloyd, in their COM
edy bit. II Need a Lawyer" have an
interesting line of talk which brought
applause. ]. c. Nugent and company,
with more comedy in a sketch, The
Mealhound," could improve by
speaking more distinctly. The little
plot in the sketch is good and is
worked out well.
The only musical part of the pro-
gram is by Sweet who with a piano
and cornet, does some clever work.
BY using a little attachment on the
piano he gives an effective imitation
of the banjo, mandolin and harp.
THE Stampede Riders" close with
a miniature Wild West show, giving
good demonstrations of Iassoing,
knot tying and other western sports.
MAX ROBERTSON.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
To Hold Funeral For
c. L. Zimmerman Tomorrow

The funeral services for Charles
Lewis Zimmerman. who died sudden
ly Saturday afternoon, will be held
at the home tomorrow evening at
s o'clock. the Rev. A. NJ. StametS,
pastor of the Augsburg Lutheran
Church. of which he was a charter
member. officiating. The body will
be taken to Newport, Perry county.
on the 11.40 train Thursday morn
ing, where after a short service at
the grave burial will be made.
Mr.. Zimmerman was born at
Loysville, Perry county, May 81,
1853, but has resided in this city
since a boy, having been employed
by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany for many years. For the past
twenty years he has represented the
Fairbanks Company. Mr.. thinner
man was a charter member of the
Augsburg Lutheran Church and su-
perintendent of the second depart
ment of the Sunday school. He was
a member of the Artisans Lodge of
this city.
Mr.. Zimmerman, in connection
with his father, John Zimmerman,
and his two brothers. Luther and
T. Zimmerman. had charge of the
circulation department of the Tele-
graph for a number of years follow
ing the Civil War.
Surviving are his wife. Mrs. Mary
NJ. Zimmerman; two sons, Curtis A.
zimmerman, of the Buda Steel Com
pany. Harvey, Illinois, and Charles
Leroy Zimmerman, NJ. D., United
States Indian service. Oklahoma; one
brother, 7. f. Zimmerman, of this
city, and two sisters. Mrs. Samuel
Shull and Mrs. Fortennbaugh, both
of Harrisburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
Wilson Asked to Discuss
Strike of l 800 Workmen

Buffalo, n. Y. Nov. Is. - The
Building Trades Council of the Amer
ican Federation of Labor to-day sent
a message to President Wilson ask
ing for q conference to discuss the
situation at Quincy, Mass, where
work is being held up on destroyer
plant by strike involving about
1900 men. More than 5000 other
workmen are indirectly affected by
the trouble, it is said.
Secretary Baker, of the War De-
partment, is said to have sent tele-
gram to the heads of the building
trades department warning them
that unless the trouble was adjust
ed at once the government would be
compelled to step in.
The Quincy strike involves the
question of the open ship and set
tlement there, it was said, would
pave the way to speedy adjustments
elsewhere.
When the second days session of
the thirty-seventh annual convention
was called to order to-day 1t was
with the expectation that President
Gompers would deliver his annual
address
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
CITY NOW READY
FOR EMERGENCY
Water Department Prepares
For Possible Emergency
in Water Department

For the first time in many months
the city will be prepared for any
emergency in furnishing water for
manufacturing plants and the rail-
roads in large quantities, Commits
sioner Dunkle announced to-day.
on Monday morning next week the
two idle pumps at the pumping sta
tion will be started, increasing the
daily capacity to at least 100000
gallons. The large new pump, in
stalled a few years ago. for many
weeks has been running almost up
10 its rated capacity of 100000 gal
Ions day. When Commissioner
Dunkle was appointed to the office
of superintendent of the Department
of Public Safety he investigated con-
ditions in the mechanical end of the
water department and found that the
city might at any time face a serious
condition in being unable to supply
the increasing demand for water. He
had complete survey of the water
works made and a report submitted
by a Lancaster engineer. 1t was
found advisable in starting the two
old pumps as auxiliaries to make Il
number of repairs, and also to exam
inc a thirty-inch fitting at Front and
North streets. For several weeks
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
FIRST SPLIT IN CITY
COUNCIL In TWO YEARS
CONTINUED from First Page. 7

move, stating that while the prop
! erty owners had paid originally for
the paving. the city lost in a court
sult TO have them pay for the resur-
racing and had to bear the entire
expense.
Commissioner Gorgas based his
contention in support of his measure
| on the ground that in all previous
I cases where franchises had been
given trolley company similar pro-
vision was made to repay the prop-
erty owners in the street. Commits
sioner Dunkle also warned Council
against establishing a precedent in
not doing the same thing in this
case.
To refute this, Commissioner Lynch
stated he knew of no other case in
vhich'when trolley company secured
an additional portion of a resurfaced
street the property owners had been
reimbursed for the original paving
after the city paid the cost of doing
the work the second time to put the
street in shape again.
Big Advantage
On the rollcall on the amendment
Commissioners Gorgas and DunkIe
favored it, and the votes of Mayor
Bowman and Commissioners Gross
and Lynch defeated it. Mr.. Lynch
stated he had been authorized to
say for the company that the ordi-
nance il amended would not be PC
cepted by the Valley Railways Conn
pan% Both he and Commissioners
Gross told Council the big advan-
tages to be gained by eliminating all
West Shore car traffic in Market
Square by having Walnut street dou-
kle-tracked and a terminal building
erected at Walnut and River streets.
As the amendment was defeated, on
the final passage of the ordinance
Commissioners Gorgas and Dunkle
opposed it.
Commissioner Gorgas. prior to in
PRODUCING the amendment to the rail-
ways ordinance, introduced on first
reading an ordinance to purchase the
drainage system in the Fourteenth
ward, formerly Riverside, from the
Suburban Drainage Company for $1O,-
600; half to be paid July 1. 1918, and
the remainder July l, 1919 Com
missioner Lynch introduced an ordi-
rance providing for laying a sewer
in Hudson street from Manada street
to point ESQ feet north.
A communication giving rates of
insurance for the new police patrol
was held under advisement by Mayor
Bowman and will be taken up again
! next week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
City Tax Revision Board
to Meet on November II

1t was announced to-day that the
board of revision of taxes and APP
peals will meet on Tuesday morn
ing. November %, to go over the an
nual assessment figures submitted by
City Assessor James c. Thompson,
for the year 1918, upon which the
taxes for that year will be based.
The board consists of the city COM
missioners. Unless the official cleo
ton returns are certified by that date
it will be the last meeting of city
Council with Mayor ]. William Bow
man presiding and Commissioner
Samuel f. Dunkle in office. The
meeting of the board will be the first
step in the preparation of the 1918
budget and tax rate for the city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13

self as Temple Trask. he is forced to
play the garae. and IL is thus that he
becomes the companion of his own
sweetheart and tells her all about
what fine fellow he is as a man:
put, Of course, everything turns out
al right eventually, but it is some
JOB TO keep an even keel and not spoil
all the plans for catching the crooks.
Mary Pickford, who recently scored
tremendous success in "Rebecca of
Sunnh-ook Farm" will again portray
Il delightful role of child life when she
appears Thursday. Friday ard Satur-
day in THE Little Princess"
Hayden Talbot well-known jour
nalist, foreign correspondent and
playwright. is the most recent addi-
ton TO the scenario writing forces at
the Triangle's Culver City studios. In
addition to his newspaper experience.
talbot is well known in the theatrical
world and has met with considerable
success in the motion picture industry.
Among Talbot's plays are THE Little
Joker" and "The Truth Wagon" both
produced by Oliver Morosco. He also
wrote 20 joe" produced by Oliver Mo-
rosco at the Burbank Theater in Los
Angeles, with Walter Edwards, now
Triangle director. in the title role.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13

The Majestic's headliner for the
first half of this week is a big novelty
offering. The Stam-
Charles Il. pede Riders" eight
sweet ON people who give an
majestic Bill exhibition of lariat-
throwing, broncho-
busting and other sports of the Far
West They present their act with
the aid of five horses and a mule, all
of which are thoroughly trained. The
act is very entertaining and is a dis
tinct treat for those who are looking
Tor something novel along vaudeville
lines. Charles r, Sweet. the popular
comedian, was given a warm recep-
tlon and won secure place in the
hearts of his audience with his funny
stories, which are well delivered
The Mealhound" is the title of
lauSha BILE comedy sketch presented by
j. c. Nugent and company. Mr.. Nugent
is also a local favorite and is as
tunnN as ever. Rounding out the bill
are Nestor and Vincent. comedy
Jugglers. and Bernard and Lloyd, fine
comedy entertainers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
! FELT BAD
ALL over
Today ! Am Feeling Fine

says Mrs. NJ. Keefer. 1881 Monroe
street. Harrisburg. l felt bad all over
for long time.
My stomach and intestines were
sick and sore, after eating was trou-
bled with bloating and pains in
stomach, also had pains in back and
limbs. I felt drowsy and had no
ambition for anything, just forced
myself to do things.
was nervous and irritable and
sometimes felt all exhausted. tried
many medicines, but / just threw
my good money away as nothing did
me a particle of good.
A friend advised Sanpan, but I
had been stung so often, that 1 was
not very eager. however as 1 had to
do something. I finally gave it a
trial, and started to improve right
away and to-day I am feeling fine.
My stomach and intestines are not
sore. have no pains. my nerves are
settled, sleep we'll and am restored
to health. Sanpan is a good honest
medicine.
Sanpan is being personally demon
strated at Keller's Drug Store, 4O5
Market street. Harrisburg. where the
Sanpan man is Ameeting the peo-
ple.-Adv.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
REALISM ABOUNDS
IN HONOR SYSTEM
Border Town Raid and Life
in Latest Big William Fox
Film Thrill Spectators

Much has been said about the
value of the sensational photoplay,
The Honor System" which will be
seen in this city at the Victoria the
alter the first three days of next week.
November 10, 20 and 21, and in the
general human sympathy aroused
from this angle one might lose sight
of the other great and distinguishing
qualities of this master drama which
+. A. Walsh directed and which Will
liam Fox is presenting.
Eliminating the great moral story,
the powerful record of human love
and sympathy, and judging it from
the viewpoint of a spectacle, one is
forced to the conclusion that it is
one of the finest pieces of realism
the motion picture stage has yet
seen.
True, no great cities tumble, and
no heavens fall, and the bowels of
the earth are not exposed to view,
but it is said this photoplay shows
more real, fiat on the earth human
existence than any film story that
has yet been made for the amuse-
ment of the public.
There are scenes depicting the
frontier life of Arizona which are
hard to parallel on the screen. Mr..
Walsh was born and raised in Arizo-
ma and SHOWS it first in his selection
of types. He positively uses no Ber-
gen, n. j., cowboys. and, after all,
that's a good start. His men of the
West breathe, snort and fight West
ern fashion. And they love that way,
too.
The most moving scene is when
the cowpunchers and rangers of one
town dash madly on their mustangs
and cayuses to the rescue of their
pals in another border town. 1t has
been raided by Mexican bandits. and
Mr.. Walsh's scene makes Villa S
Columbus raid look like a game of
croquet. The word has been brought
to the boys of Lariat by Joe Stanton,
the hero. In Il wIirlwind of passion
they ride across the desert, the
American flag at the head, and save
the town.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
PRESIDENT WILSON AND DADDY
IO\GLEGS'

When Woodrow Wilson was run
ming for President, three years ago.
party of newspaper reporters from
New York, Philadelphia and Washing
ton visited him in his home at Prince
ton. New Jersey, to ask him about his
plans il he were elected. Mr. Wilson's
skill at lodging leading questions is
now known throughout the land. At
that time reporters were more hope
full.
1T is much easier to talk about the
immediate past than the indefinite flu
ture,' he observed to his callers. with
the quiet Wilson smile. And 1 should
like TO talk to you about the immedi-
ate past" he added. II have just fin
ished reading the most charming
story that has come to my attention
in some years. Its title is as interest
ing as the story. 1t is Daddy Long
legs and, l understand, was written
by niece of Mark Twain"
The reporters gently endeavored to
switch the conversation TO tariff and
currency. but the future President
could not be turned from Daddy
Longlegs." When the reporters left,
they knew n great deal about Jean
Webster's book, but nothing about
the Wilson policies.
Two years ago, when Henry Miller
accepted Miss Webster's. dramatiza-
tion of her own book, Daddy Long
legs" he decided to produce it in
Washington. One of the first requests
for seats came from the White House,
and stated that the President required
a box for the opening night. Mr.. Will
son followed the comedy with more
than his usual interest in good plays,
and subsequently sent word to the au-
thor that much to his surprise, the
play had proved better than the story
He did not mention to Miss Webster,
however. that the story had once
served excellently as a Wilson ex-
cuse."
Miss Webster's delightful comedy
is to be presented at the Orpheum to-
morrow, matinee and night.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
COURT SENTENCES

terday on pleas of guilty follow: John
A. Daniels, contempt of court in fail
ing to comply with maintenance or
der for wife and children, $40 fine
and twenty days in Jail; j. II. Owens,
larceny, held over pending securing
bail; John Butler, larceny of razor and
clothing, three months and costs; An
drew Zimmerman, larceny of over
coat, suspended sentence
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13

this has been open and recently ie
was enclosed In complete casing
OF reinforced concrete, the engineer
stating Il would be the only safe
guard against serious damage In case
Il would not stand the additional
force of the two other pumps.
with the completion of this work
everything Is in readiness to use all
three pumps. According to Commis-
sioner DunlSle they can pump enough
water to meet the oity's increasing
demand for at least three years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
Keeping the Quality Up

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE,
the World-Famous Cure for Colds
and Grip. is now 30c per box. On ac-
count of the advance in the price of
the six different Medicinal, Concen-
trated Extracts and Chemicals con-
tanned in LAXATIVE BROMO
QUININE, it was necessary to in
crease the price to the druggist. 1t
has stood the test for a Quarter of
Century. 1t is used by every Civilized
Nation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13

In THE Clever Mrs. 'Carfax." Julian
hltlnSe, who impersonates a feminine
character, is forced
Suiann i.a. EItinge by circumstances to
ne SieNer continue the role -
"rS' t"rinH against his own de-
desireS-and after a
series of thrilling adventures, is en-
aoled to catch two crooks who have
been endeavoring to rob the grand
mother of his sweetheart. ConnIica
tlon after complication sets in and in
stead of being able to change from his
character as Mrs. Carfax into his owf,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13

shown at the Victoria Theater to-day
for the last time. Owing to the com
plex conditions in Russia, this produc-
tion is of particular interest at this
into the causes which brought about
the downfall of the Gar and the pres
ent revolutionary situation in Russia
and its consequences in the big world
war.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
JACOB w. LONG

Jacob w. Long, aged 80 years, died
yesterday at his home, 23 Brady
street. Funeral services will be held
tomorrow afternoon, the Rev. Will
liam n. Yates. d. ID. Burial will be
made in the East Harrisburg Ceme-
terry
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13

Metros production. "The Outsider"
which is being shown for the last time
tonight at the Co
"Fhe outsider" lonial Theater, is
mt the Colonial an example of eN-
cellent photography
and artistic scenic display and
lays special emphasis on the
dramatic element throughout. Charm
ing Emmy Wehlen. who is seen i'm the
stellar role, rises to great emotional
heights in this picture. Her acting
can be described as a triumph OF
dramatic art The supporting cast
CHOSEN for this production is a we'll
THE Bottom of the Well" is the
title of Vitagraph feature. which
VIII be shown tomorrow only. The
cast is an all-star one. Including
EVart OVerton. Alice Terry. Agnes
Ayres and Adele De Garde, whose
sincere, portrayal of "Aggie Lynch
the girl of the underworld in "Within
the Law will long be remembered
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
COLD on CHEST
and S0R THROAT
ENDED overnight
n Big, Yellow Box of Begy's Musta-
rine for 2o CONSTRUCTORS
Prescribe il.
You Get Action with Mustarine-It
Drives Out Pain in Half the Time
1t Takes Other Remedics-ICs
the Quickest Pain Killer
on Earth.

Stops coughing almost instantly;
ends sore throat and chest colds over
night. Nothing like it for neuralgia,
lumbago, neuritis and to speedily
drive away rhumatic pains and reduce
swollen Joints.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13

well worth seeing. as they are clad
in stunning white suits and are silk
hated. combination which will
make striking display.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
REGENT

Last seasons casts in the three
Daddy Longlegs" companies on tour
were notable for their
Who's Who excellence, and when
in Daddy Henry Miller decided TO
LOngIeEs" send out but one Amerl-
can company this sea-
son, he selected the best players from
each of the four companies and mas
combined them in the organization
which will be seen at the Orpheum
companies, under Mr.. Miller's man
agement, are now playing Daddy
LonGlegs" with great success in Eng
land and another in Australia. The
play ran n year in New YORK, chi
cago and London.
In the cast to be seen here will be:
Frances Stirling Clarke, who viii be
the bewitching little Judy Edwin
"Pendleton;" Bessie Lea Lestina.
whose Mrs. Sample" was one of the
delights of those who saw her in the
same role last season; Nina SaVllle, as
Mr. Mrs Lppett;" Josephine Josephine Bernard psnh
Cole. the engaging Jimmie" Eda Won
Buelow. who is the Mrs. Pritchard'
of the present cast; Olive Moore and
Ethel Thompson, as the two college
girls; Frank J. Kirk, and dozen
other well-known players.
The Neil OBrien Great American
MinStrelS will come to the Orpheum
next Saturday matinee
Neil and night. The promise is
O'Brien given that this, the sixth
MinstreIs season of this organiza-
uion, started by Mr..
| O'Brien and his manager, Oscar f.
Hodge, in humble manner such short
time ago, is now grown into Il man.
moth concern, will be entirely new
this season and bigger than ever. This
will be found to be true not only in
point of numbers. but in talent as
well. A galaxy of stars, both comedi-
ans and singers. has been secured,
and it is promised there will not be
an old joke or an old song on the en-
tire program. Among those who are
to assist Mr.. O'Brien in the laugh
provoking. are Eddie Ross, Joe Coff-
man. Reggie Futch. Miller and Nc
Carty. Major Nowak and Steve
WERNER The singing has not been
neglected, as the following list of
vocaliSts have been secured; Earl
Holmes, James Barardi, Eddie Con-
nelly. ]. Lester Haberkorn, Leslie
Berry, Chas. r. Wright. Barton Isbell,
Geo. Milner. Waldo Roberts and Fred
Mills. There will be a parade of the
minstrel boys. and it is said to be
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
G1MVsE IMENTs'IGEsS |IEsS
matinee and night =
Henry Miller presents Daddy
ORpHEIrM

ORPHEUM
Tomorrow. matinee and night =
Henry Miller presents Daddy
Longlegs."
Saturday. matinee and night. Novem-
Der II - Neil O'Brien and His Great
American Minstrels.
MAI JESTIC
THE Stampede Riders" big novelty
Offering, and four other comedy at
fractions.
COLONIAL
To- -night-Emmy Wehlen in THE out
sider."
Tomorrow, only - "The Bottom OF
the Well" with an all-star Vita
graph cast. including Evart over
ton and Alice Terry.
REGENT
To-day and tomorrow - Julian FL
tinge in The Clever Mrs. CartaN."
Thursday, Friday and Saturday-Mary
Pickford in "The Little Princess
VICTORIA
To-day. last time "Rasputin, the
Black Monk"
Tomorrow and Thursday - "one
Hour"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
MAJESTIC
COLONIAL.

THE Stampede Riders" big novelty
Offering, and four other comedy at
fractions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13

matinee and night. Novem-
ber II - Neil O'Brien and His Great
American Minstrels.