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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23

When the New York case finally
came to trial, the REQ Company in
troduced additional evidence with
the result as above indicated-a de-
cision to the effect that the REQ
valve mechanism does not, either in
design or In application. infringe the
Barber patent.
The real Importance of this de-
clsion is In Its bearing on automo-
bile manufacturers generally.
Similar attempts on the part of
ambitious inventors aided and
abetted by unscrupulous attorneys,
to mulct big manufacturers of large
sums by similar means. have been
all too frequent in the past and q
number of such suits are now pend
ing in the courts of various States.
The usual procedure is to claim
precedence on some one of the six
thousand parts of an automobile;
institute suit for damages in which
a million Is usually the minimum;
then by q fianking movement, OBJ
tain an injunction and thereby tie
up millions of dollars worth of ma
terials in process of manufacture in
the hope of forcing the manufac-
turer to a cash settlement.
In the past, manufacturers con-
fronted with this alternative. have
deemed it best to settle rather than
to suffer the tremendous loss of
closing the factory down while the
suit could be tried. In most cases
settlement can be made for a small
fraction of the damages claimed in
the suit.
This method proved. however, to
be only an additional encourage
ment to the practice. with the re-
suit that, of late. manufacturers are
resolved to carry such contests
through the courts regardless of cost
or inconvenience.
In this case the big Lansing con-
Germ was offered several chances to
settle the matter before it came to
trial, but General Manager Scott
was determined to make an example
of it and to try the case on its
merits.
The result was most gratifying
and, as previously stated. will have
a far-reaching effect on similar suits
with which other manufacturers arc
threatened.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
REQ Motor Car Co. Wins
Barber Valve Patent Suit

Another patent decision that will
have a far-reaching effect on the
automobile industry was that hand
ed down by Judge Hazel. of New
York, the other day in the case of
William Barber VS.. the REQ Motor
Car Company, in which the learned
jurist eXonerated the big Lansing
manufacturer of the charge of in
fringing Barber's patent on a valve
mechanism.
This was the case in which the
patentee sought to recover the huge
sum of $1,500,000 from the motor
car manufacturer for alleged in
fringement of an ancient patent.
In the preliminary skirmish. a de-
cision adverse to the manufacturer
was handed down-due largely to
the fact that The REQ Folk" GER
tain that there was no similarity be-
tween the Barber patent and the
well-known REQ mechanism-which,
by the way. is itself of ancient orig
in-failed to treat the matter Sc
riously.s
Barber then attempted to have
the REQ Company enjoined by an in
junction, from continuing the man.
ufacture of their motors. This in
junction. sought in Michigan court
at Grand Rapids, was denied.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23

9,514 miles having been covered In
six days riding. He sped eastward
through Dayton, Columbus and
Wheeling, w. Va, on June IL, reach
ing Pittsburgh that night From
this point on his progress was steady.
the improved eastern roads Offering
little difficulty for his machine. for
ghenles loomed high, the road sur
faces were good and the motor ate up
the hills without effort.
On the last days ride he left Pitts
burgh early in the morning, rocketed
through Gettysburg and Coatesville
by noon, slipped through Philadelphia
in midafternoon, and checked in at
the finishing point In New York City
at Gle in the evening of June 13, tired
and dusty from 1900 miles OF riding.
but full OF the satisfaction OF a good
job we'll done and success accom-
plished sin the face of tremendous
difficulties.
In making this trip, Bedell also
established new transcontinental
motorcycle record, chopping three
days 10 hours "a minutes from the
former record, which had been made
by E. G. Baker in 1914. The test was
especially pleasing to the authorities
because of the excellent condition in
WnlCn DOtn flOeT ana machine HnlSneu,
as Bedell was in fine shape physically
and his machine was running smooth
" as clockwork, SO that he could have
started right back to carry a return
message II n military crisis had made
It necessary. There was none of the
exhaustion that is generally expected
after a record mashing performance,
while the four cylinder motor seemed
none the worse for wear and ready to
keep up the pace as long as might
be wanted.
The information regarding the abil-
ity Of a motorcycle for dispatch-bear-
ing purposes is expected to be OF great
value to the War Department, as 1T
will provide a basis upon which to
calculate the work which can be done
by the motorcycles that are being
purchased for use by the army. The
Government has just opened bids for
ten thousand motorcycles of various
types and within a short time it is
expected that fully forty thousand of
these machines will be in service, and
this trial has emphasized the per-
fcrmance that can be expected of the
motorcycle men at the front.
Counting out the time covered by
his stops each night, Bedells actual
running time from coast to coast was
days hours 80 minutes, which fig
ures out a grand average of 25.45
miles per hour for the whole 3.2s6
miles of mountain desert, good roads
and bad.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
Collecting Red Cross
Funds at Dillsburg

Dillsburg, Pa, June 23.-Five COM
mittees OF the Red Cross have been
busy for the past few days soliciting
funds. and they have succeeded in
securing a nice sum. The following
are the committees: First-Marietta
Menear and Mary Aller; second-Mrs.
NJ. w. Britcher. Mrs. Quay Nesbit and
Helen Altland; third. Maud Klugh
and Gretna Mayberry; fourth-Myrtle
Mayberry and Katherine Graft; fifth
Mrs. ]. B. Specie and Mrs. ]. Harold
RFearick.
Arrangements were made ito have
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23

parade and a festival this evening
to help increase the funds already
collected. number of townspeopIe
were at Wellsville Thursday evening.
attending the big Red Cross meeting
at that place. Roberto. Bair, of York,
made an address.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
G. w. sHREFFLER HURRIED

Blain. Pa, June 23.-Funeral serv-
ices of q. Wilson Shreffler. who died
of dropsy. were held yesterday, with
burial in the Union Cemetery. Serv-
ices were conducted by the Rev. ]. G.
Reighard. Lutheran minister.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
Identically The
Same Car

issued under that title. 1t shows you exactly
how the Chandler checks with the Packard,
Pierce-Arrow, Cadillac Winton, White,
Stutz, Mercer and LOcomobile in charac-
teristic high-grade features of design and
construction and equipment. Incidentally
it shows you how other mediumpriced
skies do NOT check with them.
Then let us show you how the Chandler
performs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23

There will be no change of any nature
in the Chandler at the advanced price. The
present series will be continued identically.
And at the higher price the Chandler
will offer value far in excess of other cars
which some may consider of similar
character.
"See How the Chandler Checks With
H9h-Priced Cars" Ask us for the pamphlet
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-30
Impeachment Of
 Ferguson Starts
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AUSTIN, Texas, August 29.-The trial of Governor James E. Ferguson before the senate sitting as a court of impeachment. after a days delay, will proceed tomorrow, according to in. formation tonight.
 Chief Justice Nelson Phillips of the supreme court will arrive here tomor- row from north Texas to swear in the senate. an act which, according to the adopted rules of procedure. must be performed by justice of the supreme court or of the court of civil appeals. None of these was in town when the trial was scheduled to begin today.
 The special session during which impeachment proceedings have been going on expires tomorrow. This af- ternoon acting Governor w. P. Hobby called another session to start Friday, insuring the life of the trial.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-30
NeW DestrOyers
 for US. Def ense
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WASHINGTON, August 29.-Presi- dent Wilson approved today estimates of the navy department for the ex- penditure of an additional $350. 0.000.- 900 for new destroyers to combat Gee man submarines. The project will be laid before congress immediately by Secretary Daniels. Provisions will be sought to expend s225.0OO, 900 of the total appropriation on construction or purchase and expansion of engine and shipbuilding plants to provide the fa- cilities needed. The present destroy CT building capacity of the country is fully engaged on contracts already giv- en. To reach labor centers, where the skilled men can be found to do the work quickly it Is indicated that the new engine building plants proposed will be placed in the interior of the country. The department has never made public the number of destroyers now building or the additional num- bers contemplated in the new project. It Is known however that when yes sels now under construction have been completed the navy department will have a destroyer force comparable to that of any power while the new pro- ject will give the United States the strongest destroyer fotilla in the world.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-30
IN RUSSIA NEAR
 RU|NAT|ON
Third Sitting of National Con- ference Develops That Rail- road Employees Are Making Extraordinary Demands
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 MOSCOW. August 29.-At the third general sitting of the national confer ence, railway representatives, includ' ing M. Froloff of the engineers ali. ance, reported that there existed a state of utter disorganiZation of trans portation which unless improved would cease completely by November. The representative gave warning that the consequences would be terrible both at home and on the front and that the army might turn on the coun- try and commit unexampled depreda- tions.
 Railway Workers Demands. (.
 The extreme demands of the rail way workers, the representatives said, planed an important part in this dis organization.
 General Grousinoff, former military governor of Moscow, told the dele gates the chief problem was to save Russia from the enemy and that to this end it was necessary to re-es- tablish army discipline.
 Appeals To All.
 After Madame Catherine Breshkov- skaya, the grand mother of the revo- lution," had appealed to the govern ment to pass from words to action and help the army conquer the enemy, Prince Peter Kropoptkin was heard at the request of the whole conference. He called upon all Russians to con slider the fatal eventuality of Ger man victory.
 This sentiment evoked a long con tinued ovation in honor of Prince Kropoptkin.
 Other speakers. who declared against separate peace were loudly applauded.
 Agreement In Sight.
 Premier Kerensky, in closing the conference said that although the diff ferent polictical groups had criticized the provisional government. they had shown clearly desire to arrive at an agreement.
 On Guard.
 The provisional government" de clared the premier, will stand on guard over Russia. It does not regret having convoked the conference at Moscow which although it has not yielded practical results. has allowed all Russian citizens to say frankly what they think necessary for the state"
 Premier Kerensky then spoke of the services to the country by the reyo- lutionary democracy, which he observ- ed. took power at terrible moment in the life of the state.
 Whoever endeayors to wrest their conquests from the people" he con cluded. will never succeed for they have now become public property"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-30
Campbell Makes
 Protest to East
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PHOENIX, Aug. 29.- Governor Campbell tonight wired the Arizona congressional delegation protesting against a reduction in the price of cop per by governmental regulation and giving it as his opinion that the pro- fits on copper should receive the bur den of the tax. He declared that every reduction of two cents a pound in the price of copper means a reduction of wages of miners of 25 cents day and asked that no such burden be placed upon labor which already feels the effect of war prices in necessities.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-30
AT NAVY YARD.

WASHINGTON, August 29.-Vice- Admiral Takeshita, Major-General Sugano and other naval and military members of the imperial Japanese mission were escorted through the washington navy yard today. They were much interested in the guns un- der construction and in the relics of past naval wars.
 Viscount Ishii will address the sen ate tomorrow and Ambassador Sato will give a reception tomorrow even ing.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-30
LOSSES LARGER THAN
 IN LAST WEEK
British Admiralty Acknowl- edges That the Submarines Took Larger Toll - Rus- sians Still Retreat on the Eastern Front
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LONDON, August 29.-An in- crease in the number of British vessels sunk last week by mines or submarines is shown by the weekly admiralty statement is sued today. Eighteen vessels of more than 1900 tons were sent to the bottom as compared with ii: teen the previous week and five less than 1,6O0 tons as against three the previous week No fish ing vessels were sunk. The summary of the statement fol lows:
 Arrivals, 2,629; sailings. 2.6S0.
 British merchant vessels sunk by mines or submarines over l. 600 tons, eighteen; under 1,60O tons, including one previously, five.
 British fishing vessels sunk, none."
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-30
Russians Bad.

The disaffection in the Russian army which resulted in the forced evacuation of the greater part of Ga licia and Bukowina troops apparently has not been eradicated although a stiffening in the Russian defense in Galicia, Bukowina and Rumania re- gently had indicated that the Russians were to make no more voluntary ret rograde movements. Following Tuesdays report of the falling back by the Russians in Eastern Bukowina toward the Bessarabia frontier comes the news, that, disloyal to the colors, the Russians in Southern Moldavia from Fokshani northward have quit their trenches and fled in disorder. The enemy by reason of this defection has materially bettered his positions for advance eastward and at last ac- counts was continuing to develope his success.
 Berlin Claims Advances.
 The Berlin war office says the Rus sians have suffered heavily in men killed or wounded and have lost more than 1000 men made prisoners and three guns and fifty machine-guns.
 In addition they have given up splendid vantage points guarding the approaches to the Sereth river, the crossing of which by the enemy would prove a valuable asset for a Teutonic advance for Russian territory north of the bend in the Daunbe.
 kerensky Determined.
 Meanwhile NJ. Kerensky, the Rus sian premier, has reiterated at the closing session at Moscow the deter imitation of the provisional govern ment to protect the results achieved by the revolution and declared that no counter-revolutionary attempts would be countenanced.
 Stormy Weather.
 A continuation of stormy weather is holding back developments in Elan ders although the British are still en- gagged in minor trench raiding activi- ties, small positions have been cap tured and additional prisoners taken.
 verdun Quiet.
 The fighting on the Verdun front for the moment also has reached pause. only the big guns being active. There have been artillery duels along the Aisne front
 Italians Active.
 Hard fighting is in progress between the Italians and Austrians on the Bain- sizZa plateau and on the heights around GoriZia. In the former sec tor the Austrians are defending tenac- iously a powerfully fortified line to which the Italians have come with striking distance. The Italians are using large numbers of airplanes which have effectively bombarded enemy positions More than 1000 ad- ditional prisoners and number of ma chine guns have been taken by the Italians.
 In the south, on the Carso pla- teau. the heavy fighting of last week has given way to artillery duels and patrol encounters.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-30
Confidence
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OTTAWA, Can., Aug. 29.-Sir Robert Borden, premier of Cana da, offered his resignation to a caucus cf his supporters in parlia- ment in flaw. P of Sir George Foster, minister of trade and commerce. The caucus declined to accept the resignation and reaffirmed it's con fidence in the premiers leadership. Sir Robert was authorized to con tinue his efforts to reorsanize the government and bring into repre- sentatives of all the elements of Canada favorins compulsory mili- tary service.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-30
PRICE OF WHEAT REMAINS STILL UNDETERMINED
Committee Fails to Reach Agreement as to the Price of Wheat for the Coming Crop-Action Predicted for Tomorrow
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WASHINGTON, August 29.-Anoth- CT prolonged session, failed to bring the wheat price committee to a con. clusion as to price for the 1917 crop When the meeting adjourned tonight it was announced the committee would go into session again tomorrow with the prospect of fixing a price before the day was over To this brief an nouncement, Dr. H. A. Garfield, the chairman, adopted the statement that the committee is weighing every con- sideration carefully and that all ques- tions are receiving serious study.
 Differences of Opinion.
 Reports persisted tonight that a wide difference of opinion has develop ed as to what is a fair price. Repre- sentatives of the producing interests, it is said. are holding out for a price higher than other members are willing to concede.
 Wilson To Announce.
 When the price is determined the committees recommendation will be transmitted to President Wilson and the price will be announced from the white house. This plan drew the sug- gestion tonight that in the event the committee cannot agree on a price, two or more figures might be given to the president and a decision left 10 him.
 The Committee.
 The committee has eleven members besides Dr. Garfield. Representing wheat growers and the farming in- terests are Charles J. Barrett of Geor- gia. president of the Farmers Union; Eugene E. Funk. of Illinois, president of the Corn Growers Association: Ed ward F. Ladd, president of the North Dakota Agricultural College; J. w. Shothill of Nebraska, secretary of the national council of farmers co-opera- tive associations; l.. J. Taber, master of the Ohio state grangers; Henry J. Waters, president of the Kansas State Agricultural College. The other mem- bers, who represent the consumer and business interests are w. N. Doak of Roanoke. vice president of the Broth erhood of Railroad Trainmen; R. G. Rhett of South Carolina, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States; James w. Sullivan of New York. of the American Fedora tion of Labor; F. w. Taussig, chair man of the tariff commission and Theodore N. Vail, president of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-30
MOORE REPORTED TO
 HAVE LEFT COLUMBUS
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Fred H. Moore. I. W. W. attorney, according to reliable advices received in Bisbee. has left Columbus, in com pany with another member of the tribe for the east. presumably Chicago. No confirmation of the report reached the city over the Associated Press wires. Nor. is it known for what purpose Moore is going east.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-30
Arrested
(By Review Leased Wire).

KDy IttFICh bSeoNU NEICT'
 COLUMBUS, N. M., Aug. 29.-A. s. Embree, chairman of the exc cutive committee of the camp of men deported from Bisbee July 12, and Eugene Smith, camp follow CT, were arrested here tonight by local officers and taken tc Deming, where they will be given trial to- morrow on charge s vagrancy.
 Fewer than 500 men were fed at the camp today, the number at the camp being constantly diminished by men leaving the camp for other places. Originally there were 1ies exiles in the camp.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-30
MATCHED.
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DULUTH, Minn., August 29.-Mike Gibbons, St. Paul and Jimmy Howard, Philadelphia. middleweight, will be here in a ten-round, no-decision box ing match, September IA, it was an nounced today.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-30
ITALIAN SHIP LOSSES.
(By Review Leased Wire,

ROME. Aug. 29.-Italian merchant marine losses for the week ending August 26 comprised one large steam CT. two smaller steamers and two small sailing schooners.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-30
PROTESTS ARE REFUSED RIGHT
 TO CONCRECATE
Peoples Council of America for Peace and Democracy Refused Permission to Meet
 in Minnesota or Wisconsin
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., August 29.- Where the peoples council of America for democracy and peace, barred from Minneapolis, will hold it's convention to discuss peace, had not been defi- nately decided upon tonight. Fargo, N. D., probably will be the scene of the peace council, according to Will jam E. Williams. publicity director. A telegram was received at the organiza- tion's offices here from Governor Fra zier of North Dakota, saying he would welcome the delegates and would furn- ish police protection should they de eide to meet there. A telegram was received tonight from Mayor Daniel W. Hoan, of Milwaukee, saying the or ganization would be welcomed there. It is not considered likely, MT. Will jams said, that the meeting will be held there on in the state.
 Governor Philip of Wisconsin earlier in the day declared he would tolerate no meeting in Wisconsin designed to oppose the purposes of the govern ment.
 May Meet In Fargo.
 FARGO, N. Dak, Aug. 29.-A spec ial meeting of the city commissioners will be called tomorrow by Mayor Alex Stern to decide what action. if any, will be taken to prevent the con vention of the peoples council of America for democracy and peace, was announced late today by that organi- zation after having been forbidden by Governor Burnquist of Minnesota 70 hold its meetings in that state.
 Governor Lynn J. Frazier of North Dakota today sent a telegram to Louis P. Lochner, executive secretary of the peoples council. guaranteeing them their constitutional rights in North Dakota and assuring the peace council that North Dakota is loyal and patri- otic and believes in freedom of speech for all people"
 ''The people of Fargo showed last night when they broke up a peace meeting, that they are not in favor of such gatherings" said Mayor Stern. Personally I think it would be a mis- take to have them hold their meeting here and I am afraid that serious dis orders would result"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-30
Gold and SiIuer
 Yield Is Great
 M tue Country
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DwYASHINGTON, Aug. 29-Gold NHg and silver to the value of w s141, ,533,300 were produced
 during the calendar year 1916. in the United States, in- cluding Alaska. Figures of the bureau of the mint and the geo. logical survey. made public today show a gold production of 4.479.- 057 fine ounces valued at 92,590,- 300, and a silver output of 74.- 414,S02 ounces of, value of $4S,- 953,000.
 California Leads.
 California lead in the production of gold with 1.063.3O2 fine ounces of a value of s21, ,9SO, 400. Cobra do ranked second with s19.1S5.- 900; Alaska third with s16.124,S00, and Nevada fourth with $9,064, 700.
 Arizona Seventh.
 Other states near the top of the gold list were South Dakota, ST. 471,700; Montana, s4,32S, 400; Ari- zona, s4,O92,S0O; Utah, s3,S59.OO0; Oregon, s1,9O1, 300; New Mexico, s1,35O,OOO; and Idaho, s1,O5S,30
 The Phillipine Islands produced gold to the value of s1,514, 200.
 Montana Leads In Silver.
 Montana lead in silver produc- tion with $9.24O.1O0; New Mexico. duced 5000. 600; Utah, s9,111 ,O00; Idaho, s7,661, 800; Colorado, s4.- 967,900; Arizona, s4.394.600; Cali fornia, S1.274, 200; New Mexico, s1,13S.000.
 Gold was produced in 21 state and silver in twenty-four.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-30
EARL GRAY DIES.

LONDON. Aug. 29.-Earl Gray, for mer governor general of Canada, died today at Howick house. Northumber- land, after a long illness.