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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
CLEAR SKIES WILL
ADD DTOSUCCESS OF
SPRING OPENING
Forecaster Demain Says Rain
Will Pass Before 7.30
Tonight

While it looked for a time this
morning that the uniform spring open
ing of the retail merchants of Harris
burg would be seriously Handicapped
by down-pour of rain a ray of hope
was early held out by e. r. Demain,
forecaSter in charge of the local Office
of the Weather Bureau.
After browsing through scores of
kilograms from various stations
throughout the eastern part of the
United States he declared that the
storm would vanish by late afternoon
or early evening and leave a partly
cloudy condition for the big show
which begins at 7.30 o'clock this even
ing.
BY noon the wind had shifted and
the barometer on the weather mans
desk showed that his early opinion
of the storm was correct The storm,
responsible for the precipitation that
frightened merchants, band masters
and officials of the Harrisburg Cham
Der of Commerce under whose au-
spices the opening will be held, is
travelling at great speed across the
continent Immediately on its heels
is a high pressure area bringing fair
weather.
Unless the weather solon is mis-
taken and a healthy rain occurs this
evening at the opening time, the big
affair will come off as planned. Should
eleventh hour interfere the big open
ing will be held tomorrow evening.
This, however, is remote possibility,
according to Mr.. Domain.
So there is every likelihood that the
spring opening as planned will be
pulled off.
Cluster Lights Will Flash
Cluster lights in the business sec
tions of the city will flash on at 7.30
o'clock this evening announcing the
beginning of the first showing of
spring merchandise. With the twink
tions of the city will play. "The Star
Spangled Banner" ushering in the
evening.
Piloted by A. H. Kreidler and c. w.
Irwin the Municipal Band will begin a
pilgrimage about the central business
sections playing lively selections at
each street intersection. Beginning
its trek at Fourth and market steets
under the direction of George w. Bo-
gar and E.. l.. McColgin, the Steelton
band will try its hardest to entertain
the crowds.
Profusion of Music
In the West End II. A. Robinson
will have the Commonwealth band un-
der his wing and see that the musi-
clans give that business center plenty
of music. On the hill and later at
Aberdeen and Market streets the Har-
risburg band will furnish music. The
Commonwealth band will parade
north from Third and Boas streets
playing at each street intersection to
Kelker street and return over the
same route. The Harrisburg band will
play selections at Crescent and Null
berry street. Thirteenth and Derry
and Thirteenth and Market before GO
! ing in town.
No parking of automobiles will be
permitted in Market street from the
Pennsylvania Railroad Station en-
trance to Front street, and in Third
and Fourth streets from Market to
Walnut streets. Captain of Police Jo-
seph p. Thompson will have a squad
of policemen on hand to enforce the
| order.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
Managers of Western
Railways Do Not Look
For General Walkout

Chicago, March 14.-Six vice-presi-
dents of the four brotherhoods of rail-
road employees are here to-day await
ing orders from their superior officers
in the east, which will depend on
the result of the conference in New
York tomorrow between the brother
hood chiefs and the committee of
railroad managers.
THE whole situation depends upon
what conclusion is reached in the New
York conference in Thursday said
Timothy Shea, assistant president of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers and Firemen, and ranking Of
ficer of the union leaders assembled
here.
mo other statement can be made
by any one in authority, We are here
prepared to take whatever action
those findings will necessitate."
The railroads, especially the western
lines, are unprepared for a general
strike; no strike breakers are ready to
take the places of the men who may
answer call to quit should a ma
iority of the members of the four
brotherhoods walk out, according to
railroad officials here,
I'VE are making no preparations
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
Trainmen Throw Veil
of Secrecy Over Plans
Rr Asencintcd prrss


New York, March IA. - Strict Sc
crecy. was thrown about the meeting
here to-day between the national
chiefs of the brotherhoods of railroad
employees and eastern brotherhood Off
cials to discuss plans for the strike
which may be called Saturday if the
chiefs at the conference with the rail-
road managers here tomorrow fail
to attain the desired results.
The brotherhood heads arrived here
to-day from Washington and went
to az meeting hall where were assem-
bled 500 chairmen of the brotherhoods
of trainmen on lines entering New
York and chairmen of the locals of the
four organizations. Announcement
was made that if any statement was
made as to the action taken, it would
be given out tonight.
Representatives of the railroad man
ayers said to-day they were still with
out information as to the nature of
the proposition which the brother
hood chiefs would submit to them,
and reiterated their position that their
hands were tied until the Supreme
Court renders a decision on the con-
stitutionality of the Adamson act,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
PLAN STANDARD
SHIP OF WOOD
Could Be Used in Transport
ing Supplies to Other
Nations
By Essoeiated Press

Washington. March IA. = Builders
of wooden ships throughout the coun-
; ,try met here to-day at the call of the
Federal Shipping Board to devise
means of constructing as speedily as
possible large fleet of American YES
sells for transatlantic trade. The
board has in mind standards of ships
ranging up to 5000 tons to be used
not only for ordinary commercial
needs but also for transporting sup
plies to other nations whose interests
would be identical with the United
States in case of war.
In building wooden ships unskilled
labor could be used to a large extent
to replace skilled labor needed AT
other trades in time of war.
The conference considered plans for
cutting ship timbers and other mate
rials of standard dimensions at mills
all over the country for shipment to
a selected number of yards.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
Seek Government
Ownership of Roads
Managers Declare
BY Associated Press

New York, March A circular al
legged to have been sent to the 400,-
900 members of the brotherhoods from
the Cleveland headquarters in the past
dent of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen and Enginemen, was made
public to-day by the railroad managers.
tion Bulletin No. q" and in part said:
IF there is a sincere public demand
that the railway employees shall not
strike for the eight-hour day, then let
the Federal Government operate the
railways and assume responsibility for
the wages and working operations of
the employees"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
Brotherhood Chairmen
Discuss Strike Problem,

st. Paul, Mimi, March 14.-Upon
their arrival here to-day four vice.
presidents of four brotherhoods of
train service employees, chairmen of
the workers committees of North
western railways were informed of
iicially of the latest developments of
the situation arising out of the unions
demand for an eight-hour day.
General and division chairmen of
the four brotherhoods representing
engineers, conductors. firemen and
brakemen met to-day to discuss the
situation and are awaiting orders
from headquarters in New York.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14

whatsoever" said c. II. Markham,
president of the Illinois Central Rail-
road. II do not care to say why we
are not preparing. You can draw your
own conclusion"
II. R. Kurrie, president of the Chi
cago, indianapolis and Louisville
(Monon) said: I'VE have made no
plans for a strike at this time. We
are not prepared as we were last fall
The extent to which roads will be tied
up If there is to be a strike will de-
pend entirely on the number. of men
who answer the strike call.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
GERMANS FALL
BACK; BRITISH
NEAR BAPAUME
CONTINUED From First Pagel

thinks that the German staff at first
planned a strategic retreat so as to
delay and upset the British plan of
attack, but that this scheme was frus-
trated by the tactics of General Cough
Instead of using cavalry against his re-
treating foe. General Cough maintain
ed contact by the methodical and de-
structive use of artillery. The re-
suit, according to the Matin, was that
the Germans were caught in their own
trap and their retreat, which was at
first intentional, became almost a rout
under the continuous pressure of an
adversary superior in material and
initiative.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
sAR BOYS LIE TO BARKEEPs

Reading, Pa, March IA. - Daniel
Stoudt, of Fleetwood, and Horace
Kiefer, of Reading, minors, were Dr-
rested at the instance of Jacob II
Sassaman. of the Berks County LIQUOR
Dealers Association, charged with Sc
curing liquor by misrepresenting their
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
;sITITIIjIi;IJ| | : a N;II5E

will bring the desired benefit if such
symptoms are present as these: IL the
secretion that passes is highly col
ored strong of odor, insufficient or too
copious. followed. by pain. burning.
irritation, smarting, etc. If chills or
fever come and go, il the head aches.
the eyes burn and general discomfort
and nervousness besiege you.
ARE NEEDED BY YOU
Not secret, not new, just right and
true. Sold by all druggists.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
Headache Depression :?
FROM KIDNEY DISORDERS

Headaches and depression may be
due to several causes. Perhaps yours
mystifies you? May be kidney and
bladder disorders is the cause? If SO,
you surely want relief and restora-
tion.
Indiscretions in eating and drinking
bring on such troubles very gradually,
sometimes-at other times quickly.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14

DIR. DoWNEs TO JUDGE CONTROL
dent of. schools, will be one of the
judges Saturday at the twenty-fifth
annual Pennsylvania intercollegiate
Oratorical contest at Gettysburg. On
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
BEQUEATHs DEATH TO HORSE

d, Williamsport, Pa, March Ia. = In
her will, filed for probate to-day, Mrs.
David BLY,, a wealthy woman, directs
that the executor of the estate hui
namely put to death her pet horse, so
that the animal may not fall into the
hands of someone who would not care
for him. She also bequeathed $500 to
Trinity Episcopal Church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
Unsuitable
Uses ofLumber

I UMBER should not
be purchased in a
haphazard manner.
Not every grade of
lumber will give good
resultsfor every sort of
job. There is one va
riety that is best suited
for that particular pur-
pose.
We shall take pleas
ure in advising you
\ which g ddes will give
you long wear for a
permanent job.
Also, for temporary
work, we will recommend
a lower price stock that
will save you money.
Take US into your con-
fidence, tell us what use
you intend to make of the
lumber. 1t will be a pleas
ure to set you right.
United Ice & Coal Co.
Forster 6 cowden SITS.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14

worldwide traveller, lecturer, philan-
thropist and Quaker preacher. will give
a complimentary informal talk, illus
trated with stereopticon Views. on
China and japan, Friday evening, at
o'clock, in the music hall of the Chas.
M. Stieff Piano house, "a North Second
street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
NEITHER SIDE ANXIOUS
TO AVOID STRIKE
CONTINUED From First Page]

ICOntinued From First PageI
port the country SHOULD war be de-
clared.
Seemingly it has been the purpose
of railroad companies" said the state
ment," to postpone settlement of this
question until either a panic or war
should defeat our demands"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14

ages. They were witnesses in tn,
against three Fleetwood
landlords, whose licenses have beer
held under advisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14

April IA, DIR. Downes will read a pa
per on Continuation Schools" at the
sessions of Schoolmen's week held by
the University of Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14

TO TALK ON ORIENT
Joseph Elkinton, of Moylan, Pa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-01
not moro than six months. or both.
For any subsequent onenss the pun
ishment is fixed at not more than one

not more than six months. or both
For any subsequent onenss the pun,
ishment is fixed at not more than one
year.
No specific instructions for enforc,
ing the new law had been received
yesterday by Chief OF Police Werner
Police officers have been discussing the
measure since it's passage by Congress
however. and they agree that "boor
Logging" in Richmond will increase
They point out that under the terms OF
the Virginia prohibition law man
could receive one quart of whisky
every thirty days. and that amount was
enough TO satisfy his wants
When it is impossible to order a
single quart the police officers assert
that those men who have been placing
orders with Washington and Baltimore
houses will seek out the "bootlegEer.'
and the Illicit traffic will increase. Ma
jor Werner said he was determined TO
cope with conditions. and would detail
enough plainclothes men to the LIQUOR
squad to handle the situation.
Agents of the express companies
have been provided with blank forms
for taking oaths as required by the
Federal law. These blanks require the
consiGnee to swear that the shipment IL
for one OF the four specified purposes
scientific. sacramentai. medicinal or
mechanical. Consignees will be re-
CURED TO fiji out these forms In ad-
dition to those already required by the
State prohibition law
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-01
.lIeln|A ENTERS LIST
Of bone Dry States
gNecrI Statute, Effective at Mid.
N night, Outs Out One-Quart
Provision.
{ INCREASE BooTLEGGING
lUress Company Will'Deliver Ship
1tents Which Came into State Be-
~ f0re Nidnight-HesTy Penalties
Provided for Violation Of Law.

d sharp con the stroke ofsl2 last night
3Ntfainia and a number of other So
Called prohibition States became bone
dry when the Federal act prohibiting
the shipment Of liquor into dry"
$Ststs became effective. Last midnight
marked the passing of'the privilege al
lowed Virginia under the Mapp prohi-
hilton statute. which limited the ship
msnt NJ whisky into the State to one
anart OF liquor, three gallons OF beer
or one gallon OF wine every thirty
dAys.
SSg Tie Federal measure. which was
pasted ~ rider to the post office
tqpor into q dry State, except for
seaientino. sacramental. medicinal! and
/ nschanical purposes. Expressions
frsen public officials inaRichmond and
the, State yesterday and
last night were to III" effect that the
t1W would be enforced to the very let
tH, which will result in vastly dry
err State than underline State prohibit.
tten measure.
SHIPMENTS HANE} INCREASED
DURING RECENT WEEKS
a D4stng the past week the express
eHempanies doing business In Rich
Mend handled many shipments OF
Liquor into this city, which indicated
tAAt many regular patrons of the
VW0lIn street nQuCG once ola not an
< t4ctpate making further visits to that
\ ssetton Of the city. 1t was announc-
a tsSt night that all shipments Of
NAisky received in Virginia before
Midnight would DO delivered to the
9ensisnees during the next few days.
M shipments received after midnight,
however, will only be delivered accord
isg to the regulations OF the Federal
Law.
The big offensive on the express com
{ pAny's office started early in the week.
In the early Gays OF virginia's prohibit
ton law the shipments OF liquor into
Z Richmond averaged about 400 quarts
daily and this average was maintain
/ ed until last week. Shipments then
jumped to about 500 packages every
s twenty-four hours. and have continued
at about that number. Officials of the
express company anticipated last night
J, that II would require at least ten days
q to deliver the shipments to be made
into Richmond before IL o'clock last
ntEht.
4, violaters OF the Federal Law will be
severely punished, the act providing a
penalty for frst offenders of fine not
exceeding $1,000. or Imprisonment OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-01
ENvIAsLE RECORD
Washington Financial Writer Cen-
nents On Dividend Paynent ~ LV-
eel Federal Rescerc Haak,

J. A. Fleming. financial writer Of the
Washington Star. In commenting on
the action of the Richmond Federal
Reserve Bank. in declaring = dividend.
says:
Washington bankers received notice
this morning Of the declaration of a
= per cent dividend on their invest
ment in the capital stock Of the Rich
mond Regional Bank Of the Federal
reserve system.
When the system was first put int
effect many bankers questioned the
ability OF the regional banks to earn
s Pc rcent on their capital stock, and
several Of the twelve institutions are
still paying on belated dividends.
The Richmond Regional Bank has
made an enviable record for ITSELF in
that it has no back dividends to meet.
but with the declaration on the 6
per cent basis for the year ending
June 80 it will be entirely paid up
to date. tho close of the fiscal year for
the government. and IL is the only
one OF the twelve that has practically
paid In full. for the dividend will be
credited to tho account OF stockhold-
Ing member banks this evening ON the
books OF the reserve bank"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-01
FEDERATION OF LABOR
SENDS QUERY TO CANDIDATES
Wants to Know Their Views o. Work.
mems Compensation and other
Laws Affecting Labor.


Candidates for State offices are re-
quested. in circular letter sent out
last night by the legislative commit
tee OF the Virginia State Federation
Of Labor TO give their views on various
labor questions prior to the State pri-
mary OF August Z. The letter follows:
1.-THE Legislative committee Of the
Virginia State Federation OF Labor. has
noted your entry in the contest for
public office in the State. We feel that
as organized labor has u deep interest
In the officials that are placed at tho
head OF the government, that they arc
entitled to know your views on GER
tain questions of Importance to union
labor that we should be able to OBJ
tain from you an expression as to your
attitude on these issues. We have no
doubt that you will be ready and will
ing to make answers to certain in
terrogatories relative to Legislation and
other matters of Importance to us.
Following is list of legislative
matters upon which we desire to have
expression:
Il. Enactment Of suitable work
mems compensation law.
"2. The enactment of law governing
the issuance of injunctions in labor
disputes.
"3. The eight-hour day on all State
work let to contract or executed by
the State itself.
T. me establishment OF printing
plant for the purpose OF printing free
school books for use In public schools
of the State and to do other State
printing.
rs. Increase appropriation for the
prevention and cure of tuberculosis
IS. Additional factory inspectors.
81 Enactment of minimum wage
law for women.
IS. The enactment OF law eliminat-
ing the manufacture Of all convict
made goods
20. Amend the State Constitution so
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-01

The "Woodville Stars" negro quar-
tct delighted large audience at the
\. NJ {. ~ roof garden entertainment
last night with their old-time negro
melodies and jubilee songs. 1t was
their second appearance under Y. NJ
c. A. auspices and those who heard
them were not disappointed. Roy NJ
O'Rourke also took part in the pro-
gram with acrobatic stunts. The roof
garden social will be continued during
the summer months. No admission
fee is charged. and all Y. NJ. c. A.
members and friends are inYitad
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-01
ICE-MINT ENDS FOOT MISERY
Here's Quick Relief for Sore Tired Aching Swollen Burning
Feet, Painful Corns and Calouses.
JUST Touch Stops Soreness Instantly the Cool
Easy Try

Here's real foot comfort for YOU
at last. Say good-by to your old
corn salve. liquids, plasters and
other dope. The modern way-the
sure way-to end foot troubles is
by the use OF Ice Mint-a creamy,
pleasant. snow white preparation,
whose medicinal ingredients are i'm
ported from Japan. where the peo-
pie have the finest. healthiest little
feet in the world.
Rub little Ice-Mirt upon any
tender. aching corn or callous. In
stnntly tho soreness disappears and
n delightful, cooling. soothing feel
ing is impaired to the skin. In a
short time the corn or callous will
loosen and may be lifted out easily
with the fingers. No humbug. III
your poor, tired. aching, swollen,
burning feet ever feel the magic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-01
SALARIES INCREASED
Numerous Employees 81 Rtehuont
Post-Omce Are Raised 800 Per
Year In Psy.

Numerous employees OF the Rich
mond post-office have received in
creases in their salaries OF 500 or more
for the fiscal year beginning to-day,
1t was amounted yesterday by Eos!
master Hay T. Thornton. In addition,
the salaries CT all the laborers in tho
post-oIiiee have been increased $50 a
year, effective to-day.
Postmaster Thornton announced that
employees who were granted increases
OF 500 or more for the fiscal year
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-01

touch Of Ice-Mint. they will feel so
cool and comfortable that you will
sigh with relief It's grand. It's
glorious. New shoes or long hours
OF standing have no terrors for the
friends OF Ice-Mint. Resolve to end
your foot misery to-day. Do not ne
Elect those poor, tired. burning,
corn-pestered feet any longer, for
here is real "foot-toy" for you at
last.
No matter what you have tried or
how many times you have been dis
appointed, Ice Mint will give Won
Just the relief and satisfaction that
you have been longing for. Try IL!
Ask at any drug store to-day for
small jar OF Ice Mint. 1t costs III.
tie and acts so quickly and gently. II
seems like magic. You'll say so
yourself.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-01

Mrs. Ramon D. Garcln is the leader,
In giving = beneht performance at the
Colonial Monday and Tuesday Of this
week. both day and nisht. In, An ef.s
fort to repienish the depleted treasury
OF the Shelterlng Arms Hospitals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-01

Howard Gouker
John d. Hammer
Arthur I. Harding
Paul e. Inge
Joseph M. klot8
Howard l.. Melton
Paul F. Newell
Oscar Il. Phillips
James ". Pierce
William T.. Push
Fred J. Schurz
a. r. Southworth
George l.. Williams
Ed win II. billiard
Leslie @. Appersnn
Michael J. Sullivan
Richard Hamilton
Peter c. Jones
Daniel 3. Winston
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-01
Charged with Failure to Res,.t.,

Oscar Smith, age twenty-one years,
colored, was arrested yesterday by Pa
trolman j. E. Morris. Of First Precinct
Station. charged with failure to register
for the draft on June S. Smith was
turned over to the Federal authorities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-01

Dassas, Ses shelassisH Arms.
psssrvins OF the sneouraSsnsnt Of
the theAtsr-6oips population OF tho
city. as we'll a. those phiisnthropicaliy
inclined, 10 the venture OF ST., Johns
Circle OF Kings Daughters. OF which
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-01

Lynton b. Lloyd
James r. Lawson
Ernest N. Earman
Charles p. Hartz
William B. Beck
Charles F. Kaufelt
George A. DAILY
George r. Chiidress
John y. Flippo
Samuel r. CARRIER
Ernest G. Garrett
Russell T.. Jcwett
T. Is. Johnston, Jr.
Clincly p. Miller
Edwin S. Robinson
Il. Dwight Thomas
John w. Arnold
Luther J.. Chandler
Robert H. Gibson