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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-28
R. R. POOLING TO
BE INITIAL MOVE
Continued from First Page. [

Speedy movement of freight will be
the first al of the director general.
In statement issued last night
Mr.. McAdoo said he had given all
most no thought to the personnel OF
ms staff but made it clear that until
ms plans mature railroad operation
VIII be conducted through existing
railroa organizations"
Facilities to BE Pooled N
Ihe railroads will continue to run
as in the past, and for a short time
government control will be a mere
figure of speech.
However, order No. /, to be issued
shortly by W. G.. McAdoo. director
general of railroads, will provide for
the pooling of all traffic and facili-
Ties, the common use of terminals,
tracks and equipment, the hauling OF
Ifelght by the shortest route regard
less of billing or routing and the re-
tention of all present officers and
employees of railroads.
One effect of this order will be to
give number of railroads terminal
facilities which they do not now
have in big cities. The Baltimore
and Ohio probably will enter New
York City at the Pennsylvania sta-
tion.
McAdoo Issues Statement
William G.. McAdoo last night is-
sued his first statement as director
general of railroads. He said:
This new task is of great magnt.
tude and difficulty 1t cannot be done
in a moment, and it cannot be done
at all unless the people of the United
States, as well as the officers and
employees of the railroads, give to the
railroad director their intelligent and
patriotic support. l earnestly seek the
cooperation and assistance of every
good citizen in this great work.
THE operation of the railroads as
a thoroughly unified system is OF
fundamental Importance to the suc-
cess of the war. Without it we cans
not get the effective use of our re-
sources. The supreme test in this
war will probably come in the year
1918. Victory will depend upon our
speed and efficiency. We can get
neither speed nor efficiency unless
the railroads are equal to the de-
mands of the situation.
II can only say at the moment that
the problem will be taken hold OF
vigorously and that plans and policies
will be announced from time to time
as rapidly as it is possible to ma
ture them; meanwhile the business
will be conducted through existing
railroad organizations with all the
support and power of the governs
ment asserted in behalf of more eff
ficient and satisfactory operation"
The director general of railroads.
upon invitation of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, has accepted
offices in the Interstate Commerce.
building. This commission has also
placed at the disposal of the director
the entire work and facilities of the
commission.
Will Divide Time
Under his dual duties assumed to-
day, william @. McAdoo will spend
half his time in his offices in the
Treasury building as Secretary of the
Treasury and the balance of the
working day at new headquarters to
be established in the Interstate
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-28
SHOT I'm IEG

Vinco Zeromic, of Bressler, was ad-
mitted to the Harrisburg Hospital
yesterday suffering with a gun shot
wound in the left leg. Veromic, ac-
cording to his statements, was held
up and shot by a negro about two
weeks ago. AS the wound did NOT
heal, he was brought to the local
hospital for treatment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-28
ROSS A. RICHARDS

Ross A. Richards, a former resident
of Harrisburg, died in San Francisco,
Cal, last Wednesday. Word to this
effect was received yesterday by his
brother, NJ. II. Richards, 1888 Derry
street. He had many friends here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-28
CHICAGO CATTLE

Chicago, Dec. IS. - Cattle - Re
Ceipts. 1000; firm. Native beef steers,
S7S5 @1425; stockers and feeders,
$3.50 a 1920; cows and heifers, $5.20@
11.3O; calves, $S.50d15.75.
Sheep - Receipts, 1000; strong.
Wethers, $9.10@1S,10; lambs, $12.75Q
1910.
Hogs - Receipts. 1000; slow. Bulk
of sales. $3.50 @16.S0; light, $15.S5 a
1870; mixed, S16.306 1886; heavy,
$3.50 a 1875; rough, $16.30@1645;
pigs. s11.75d15.50.
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NEW YORK STOCKS

Chandler Brothers and Company,
members OF New York and Philadel-
phia Stoc kEXchanges - 3 North Ma
ket street. Harrisburg; 1886 Chestnut
street. Philadelphia; "a Pine street,
New York - furnish the following
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BENJAMIN SCOTT

Benjamin Scott, 07, died at the Har-
risburg Hospital yesterday. The body
will be taken to Chambersburg to-
morrow by Undertaken Hooper and
burial will be made there.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-28

An interesting program is announc-
ed for tonight at the p. r. r. Y. M.
C. A., at the boys meeting. Ira P.
Dean will be in charge.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-28

officials of the Susquehanna River
and Western Railroad, branch of the
Pennsy running out of Newport and
Duncannon, fear the next draft will
tie up their business. Several of the
officials and enc passenger crew are
subject to draft.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-28
DAVID s. HOLMAN

Funeral services for David S. Hol-
man were held at his home in Lake
wood, N. j.. to-day. His wife, five
sons and three daughters survive. One
of the sons is Arthur w. Holman, 22S
Market street, Harrisburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-28

4. II. Keeney, a Pennsylvania Rail-
road brakeman, who has been on the
sick list, is again on duty.
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-28

Hiram MCGOWAN SINNERS. who is
here recruiting trainmen and firemen
for the Pennsylvania Railroad, has
opened headquarters at S14 North
Third street. He will be in the city
ten days.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-28

Passenger trains are moving more
satisfactory. Western travel is still
heavy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-28
PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE

By iSSocidic! Press
Philadelphia. Dec. IS. - Wheat -
Nominal; No. l, red, s2.27; No. 1, soft,
red s2.25. NJ :. rec. SIS, 40 :. sort
red. s2.22: No. .. red. SAIL: No. 3. soft
red. S2.l9: No. 4. red. san: No. 4. soft.
red. s216.
Corn Market nominal: No. 2.
yellow. $235 0240: No. 5. No. Z. and
No & yellow nominal
Oats Firm, but scarce; No. 2,
white. 90d901ac; No. 3. white. S9q
soc.
Bran The market is lower soft
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Railroad Notes

EXPRESS business is still away
above normal. but the local companies
have mastered the situation and traf-
fic is being handled more promptly.
Mail is still heavy. Some days two
and three cars are loaded to the roof
" ith mail for Washington, ID. c., and
Southern camps.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-28

The Baltimore Division pay car was
busy to-day. Employees received their
checks for the first half of December.
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viii Divide Time

Under his dual duties assumed TO-
day, William @. McAdoo will spend
half his time in his offices in the
Treasury building as Secretary of the
Treasury and the balance of the
working day at new headquarters to
be established in The Interstate
Commerce Commission building as
director general of railroads. He
expects to work out some schedule
of office hours to fit both functions,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-28

C. o. Wagner. a freight brakeman,
employed on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road is off duty on account of sick
ness.
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DISTRICT CITY FOR
X. OF c. WAR DRIVE

TContinucd from First Page, [
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FRANCE REJECTS
GERMAN PEACE
CONTINUED from First Pagc.[

Pichon said, was a victory for the
civilized world. He added that the
city would be given an international
status.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-28

winter. per ton, s46.5O@47.OO; spring,
per ton $45,00M45.50.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13

Gettipgs had assisted In the cree
ton of the first Catholic church here
sixty years ago when he was a lad
Of fifteen. He had always been a
faithful attendant Of the church. Dur
ing the services duet 70 Jesu Deus
Magde" was rendered by Miss Mary
Murphy and ]. T. Brennon and a solo
Face to Face" was sung by Frank
Jordon.
At the conclusion Of the services
the body was conveyed to Holy Cross
cemetery where it was inferred. The
pail bearers we're T. L. Burchinal, NJ
]. oNeil, VIM. Dillon, Anthony Nc
Donough, Jos. Conner, Michael Ford,
Among relatives here for the services
were Mrs. John Driscoll, Miss Julia
Driseoll, Miss Ella DriscOll. Js1ies
Driscoll, Mrs. James Holiness SWhesI,
ing; Nj. and Mrs. Steve Lane, lSMr,
and Mrs. ]. s. Leggett, Mr., ]. SINAI
lon Freeland, James Hafer, Miss AN,
ma Hafer, Warrington; Mrs. John
Byard, Cameron; Mrs. John Blake
Benwood; Mrs. Albert Dunbaugh and
daughter, Loretta, Of Butler, Pa; Miss
Margaret Padden, Mrs, Katherine
,NOEy, Of. 0AnninGto
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proves his worth 70 8 wealthy man
whose nephew has disappointed him
Even this young man reforms m the
end, however, and the author ana d.
rector have rather lodged the "obliga
tory scene"-for the villain u never
punished by the hero.
The love atmosphere that enteri
removes the story from the Alger class
1t never rises to any great heights, but
Is fairly entertaining despite its lacA
Of continuity because the actors make
II 80.
Antonio Moreno as Sandy, the boy
who wins out is likable and acts with
naturalness. Belle Bruce as the Cir
he loves and who, virtually forced into
a marriage with the scapegoat neph
ew, later regains her freedom and
comes back to him, is both charming
and convincing The others are uni
iormly good. Some OF the outdoor
scenes are admirable.
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"cLosE-UPs"

We wonder If Gracey will play
Sympathy" on his organ chimes
Here's hoping.
Pauline Leroy and Patti McKin.
ley, both Of whom made many friends
in this city while playing stellar parts
in stock at the Hippodrome last win.
ter, write to this column that they are
now both engaged at the Family Thea.
ire, Lafayette, Ind. A paragraph Of the
letter reads: "Fairmont and its PEG.
pie occupy a very large place in our
hearts, and we hope in the near future
one can never tell, you know"
Scouting" the official organ Of
the Boy Scouts Of America, is display.
Ing great interest in the photoplay,
knights of the Square Table," which
Is showing at the Nelson today. In a
recent issue 1t says: "a genuine Boy
Scout moving picture play, Knights Of
the Square Table, has been announced
by Thomas A. Edison, Inc 1t is an
hOnest-to.goodness film representation
Of Boy Scout life for several reasons.
National Field Scout Commissioner
James A. Wilder wrote the play from
which the scenario was made, and he
himself takes the part OF the scout
master. The scout troop exhibited is
Of boys employed at Nation
al Headquarters. In the set-up Of
camp, they show how admirably Mr..
Wilder's Pine Tree Patrol System
works"
Little Mary McAllister, who has
been seen in a number Of Black Cat
pictures and has since been starred by
Essanay. aids recruiting in Chicago by
touring the city in a sergeant's uni.
form.
OLD STAGER.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13
OCAI SOCIAL EVENTS
Dayls.Swisher.

CHARLESTON, w. Va.-The home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles W. Swisher
was the scene Saturday afternoon OF a
beautiful home wedding when their
daughter, Miss Sara Swisher and Capt.
Tom Colburn Davis were united in
marriage. Rev. R. Hampton Merrill, OF
Pittsburgh, and Chaplain w. 7. Willis,
of the First West Virginia Regiment,
performed the marriage ceremony
which was witnessed by relatives and
intimate friends.
To the strains Of the wedding chorus
from Lohengrin the bridal party enter
ed the parlor which was elaborately
decorated for the event in palms, ferns
and garden flowers. The bride was at
tended by her sister, Miss Helen Swish.
err, as maid of honor and Hewett Da'
Wis, a brother Of the groom, was the
best man. The bride, who was given
in marriage by her father, wore a
gown Of white satin with irridescent
trimming. Her veil as caught in her
couture with spray of orange bios
SONS. She carried a shower bouquet
of brides roses and valley lilies.
Miss Helen SWlsher wore gown Of
shell pink satin and carried silver
vase filled with garden flowers.
A reception followed the marriage
ceremony the following assisting in
receiving the guests: Mr.. and Mrs.
Swisher, the bride and groom, Capt,
and Mrs. Davis, Mrs. T. o. N. Davis
and Mr.. Felix, OF Ronceverte.
The aides were Mrs. E. A. Barnes,
Mrs. T. c. Beury, Mrs. w. Gordon
Mathews, sister Of the groom, Mrs. W.
E. R. Byrne, Mrs, Frank R. Hurlbutt,
Mrs. Bernard Barnes, Miss Beury and
Miss Louise Beury, Miss Margaret
Thayer, Miss Hazel Hatfield, Of Hunt.
ington, Miss Kennedy of Youngstown,
Miss Kingsbury Of Washington, Miss
Katherine Dyer and Miss Patterson.
Capt. and Mrs. 7. Colburn Davis left
Saturday evening for short honey
moon in the country and will then be at
Princeton, w. Va, where he is station
ed until further orders.
The bride is the younger daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Swlsher, and has been
prominent in society here since her
debut, She has the same charm Of
manner and personality that distin-
guishes her mother and sister, and has
made a large circle of friends for her.
self.
Capt, Davis is the older son Of Mrs.
T. o. NJ. Davis and one Of the promis-
ing young business men Of Charles.
ton, with a prominent and influential
connection.
Among the out Of town guests at the
wedding were the groom's uncle, Mr.,
Felix, Of Ronceverte; Miss Kennedy,
Of Young atoMn, o. Miss KiuEsburZ. q
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13
Conquest Program at Nelson.

The second program OF the Conquest
Pictures at the Nelson today embraces
seven reels OF material that not only
will appeal to the younger element OF
motion ptcture.goers but also will hold
the attention of mature patrons. The
feature, which is in four reels, Is called
1.-THE knights OF the Square Table 1t
embraces a story Of the reformation Of
q gang of wharf rats. They have
formed a secret society under the name
of the title of the picture. principally
to make trouble for the public at large;
but when the efficiency OF the Boy
Scout of America organization is
brought home to them they immediate
ly join. The story runs along smoothly
and 1t is we'll directed. The cast,
which includes Paul Kelly, Yale Boss,
Thomas Blake and James Wilder, OF
the Boy Scouts OF America, does excel
lent work.
This picture is followed by an excep,
tionally interesting five hundred feet.
called what Form Means to an Ath,
lete," which is more or less of all
analytical exposition of how track
athlete is trained to get the best re.
suits.
The balance of the program consists
Of a half.reel comedy cartoon entitled
Farmer Alfalfa and His Hayward
Pup" Your Flag and My Flag" an
illustrated poem, timely topic called
"The Making of Hundred Ton Gun"
which follows the process from raw
steel to the firing Of a shot, completing
the seven reels with THE Legend OF
the Willow Plate" fanciful tale OF
ancient China, showing the origin OF
the design on the Willow Plates Of
Nankinware that are displayed today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13
PATRICK GETT|NGS
BURIED SUNDAY
Beautiful Service for Citizen
Who Was Ever Faithful
to His Church. /

High mass Of requiem was conduct
ed at St. Peters Catholic church Sun.
day morning at 9 o'clock over the
body of Patrick Gettings whose death
occurred on Friday at his home in
the city. Sunday funerals in the
Catholic church are unusual but out
OF respect to the memory Of the de.
ceased and Of his conscientious chris
tisn life, an exception was made in
this case. The services we're largely
attended By relatives. In:hiB remarks
.hE EathaE 4outlQR NtAtea that III
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13
OLD sTAGER.
BOND NOW MAJOR.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, Aug. 13.-
Adjt. Gen. John C. Bond of West
Virginia has let It be known that he
has been commissioned as a major
adjutant general of the National
Guard and that his commission, rec,
ognized by the War Department,
makes him subject to Federal call for
active duty with the Federal Army
As soon as he receives the Federal
call he will tender his resignation as
adjutant general.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13
New Silk Blouses
New Autumn BIouses

They are made Of serge, satin, crepe, meteor
and tafeta combined with Georgetie crepe, and
are mostly navy blue, with few of gray, tan
and black.
They maintain the straight Silhouette, though
many have some Ornamentation or break at
their waist line, many braided. Collars are Of
white Georgette crepe. Prices SIS to $35.
Second Floor
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13
Bessie BarrlscaIe In Princess Play.

"Bawbs o. the Blue Ridge" the Tri-
angle.Kay Bee production which is at
the Princess today, features Bessie
Barriscale in the attractive role of an
untamed mountain girl, and shows
some striking character work by j. j.
Bowling, who takes the part OF Phin-
meas Bradley, an aged and crusty
miser,
Phinneas has already buried three
wives, as a result of his close.fisted
policy in providing, but when he hears
that Bawbs has been left a tidy fortune
through the accidental death Of her
guardian, the old skinflint arrays him
self in his best bib and tucker and
creaks his rheumatic way to the girls
cabin, determined to win her love and
money by the suddenness Of his at
tack.
The scenes in which the miser gets
in his heavy work as a homespun
Lotharlo are amusing. Bawbs is at
first surprised and diverted by his at
tentions, but when he insists upon an
elopement, she calls her faithful col
ored nanny to Eer assistance, and
Phinneas Is ANONYMOUSLY bounced"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13
Colonial Maids Open at Hlpp.

The return engagement OF Gracey's
Colonial Maids will be welcome event
to all Hippodrome patrons. With few
exceptions the entire company as it is
now constituted have appeared in this
city on several occasions and have
always given a show far above the
average. Tonights playlet is calico
"Cupid's Mix-up" which is one of the
most pleasing in the Gracey repertoire.
The roster includes:
Gracey, with musical novelties;
Christie, the eccentric comedian, sing
er and dancer; Wentworth and Young,
singers and dancers; Alice Hammond,
fancy dancer; Lep Meyers, black face
singing and dancing comedian; Meyer
and Lanier, sketch artists; The Co.
lonial Trio, and a singing and dancing
chorus said to be hard to equal.
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$4,000 FIRE AT wAYNEsRuRe.

WAYNESBURG, Pa, Aug. 49,
Fire, thought by many to have been
caused by German agents in this dis.
trict, caused a loss Of $150,OOO early
yesterday morning at the Waynesburg
tin mills. A night Waterman discov-
cred the fl e in the annealing depart
ment OF the mill, and before local fire.
men could reach the building the
flames had spread to the tinhouse, a
warehouse where the output is stored,
and the sorting room.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13
Valsska surratt at Grand.

1.-THE Siren" Dhotodrama which
seems to have been built for the par
ticular talents Of Valeska Surratt is
the feature at the Grand today, The
star has a role which enables her to
80 the limit with her inimitable his
trionic art.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13
Moreno,n AetInn 10 Feature.

"a Son Of the Hills" at the Dixie to.
day might be termed q Sophisticated
aoratio Alger story since 1t depicts
the rise Of a poor youth Of the South.
srn hills, and the manner IN which
BE fsinl a apllaRa NduentiaD when h
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13
GreaorY.WIIderman.

News has been received here Of the
marriage of Miss Dorothy Wllderman,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. R. N. Wilder.
man, OF this city to Norman Gregory OF
Knoxville, Tenn, which event was
solemnized on August IL in Oakland.
Mrs. Gregory is the youngest daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilderman and is
q graduate Of the High school. Mr..
Gregory is employed as civil engineer
Of the Consolidation Coal COMPANY
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13

Mrs. Jane Ingman, who had been
i'll at ner summer cottage at Mt. Lake
Park, Md, is improving.
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Motored to PhlIippI.

Mrs. o. J. Watkins, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
NJ. Durham, Clarence GlassCock, Mrs.
j. ]. Ross and Miss Vivian Wotring
composed a party which motored to
Phllippi yesterday and spent the day
at the Baptist Assembly.
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Washington; Miss Hatfield, of Hunt
ington, and Mr.. Palmer, of Petersburg.

Guests Of Mrs. Hunger.

Mr.. and Mrs Wiley Faw and son,
Melvin, and Mrs. NJ. Heinbaugh, o.
Thomas, w. Va, motored here last
week and were the guests for several
days of Mrs. Anna Hunter on Castor
avenue. The party accompanied by
Mrs. Hunter went on to Morgantown
where they were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Rightmire for a day,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13
To Sing Tonight.

Jackson Clyde Kinsey went to Phil
ippi yesterday where tonight he will
give a song recital at the Baptist AS
sembly at Broaddus College, He was
accompanied by Miss Hazel Book who
will be piano accompanist at the con-
cert.
On Thursday night of this week Mr..
Kinsey will give song recital here
at the First Baptist church. Fatrmont-
ers are delighted to have the opportun'
ity to hear this former Fairmont man
who has achieved success In his pro-
fession in the metropolis.