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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27
Who Invented Pumpkin Pie


Our histories ell tell of men who've
won undying fame
BY making great inventions, and we
honor every name;
There's Fulton, who worked out q
scheme to make q steamboat go,
Edison, whose magic made the in
candescent glow,
Fielding, who laid cables on the
oceans Shiny floor,
Mccormick, Morse, and Franklin,
and at least a hundred more;
Whitney. with his cotton gin, the
Wrights, who learned to fly
But why neglect that blessed soul
who first made pumpkin pie
Who first made pumpkin pie!
My eye!
Delicious pumpkin pie!
The history writer's tell us who de-
vised the submarine,
Automobiles, loganberries, castor oil
and steam;
We know to whom our thanks are
due for photographs and pills,
Elevators, telephones, and moving
picture thrills.
But I've searched q hundred his
tories in looking for the name
OF a noble benefactor, yet my efforts
are in vain.
1t seems like rank injustice that no
one has made a fuss
About this great inventor-guess the
job is up to US
Three cheers now, everybody! Let
the echoes reach the skyi
In honor of that unknown soul who
first made pumpkin pie!
Who first made pumpkin pie!
My eye!
Delicious pumpkin piel
Oh, MYl
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1917
HE WILL BE MISSED

" HE best history of any commun-
ity is that which is written from
day to day, and in catching the
atmosphere of his day no newspaper
man was ever more successful than
Thomas NJ. Jones, who was laid at
rest this afternoon. He not only
knew Harrisburg as few other men;
he knew almost as we'll the larger
community of the state. He was
one of those men who not only COM
pile the routine facts, but was able
to clothe them in such a way as to
make his work of more than usual
interest to the average reader.
Tom" Jones did not feel the
weight of years. He frequently de-
clared that the only way to remain
young was to associate with younger
people and forget all about that
thing which we call age. His opti-
mism was large asset in his news
paper activities. He had a fine sense
of humor and could always find
something funny in almost any situ-
alton.
Among his newspaper friends Mr..
Jones was universally popular. His
life work covered a span from the
older group to the younger men who
are now engaged here in the work
that has enlarged with the years.
All these and his friends everywhere
mourn to-day the passing of a
CHEEKY personality. He was proud of
his city and never lost an opportun-
ity to say a good word for Harris
burg. His memory will long remain
green in newspaper circles.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

William Finn, the Pittsburgh
leader of the Independents, plans to
take an extended southern trip.
w. C. Thomas, burgess of Weth-
erly, has been named to oversee the
handling of explosives in that COM
munity.
Congressman Thomas S. Butler
has his eyes on an eleventh term
from the Chester-Delawar district.
Matthias Hartman, of the town
of Line Lexington, is 100 years old
and reads newspapers regularly.
-EX-Mayor William A. Magee, of
Pittsburgh, has taken to golf.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27

Such a man is Cyrus;
Built in unshapeliness,
Formed without a hinge or SYM
metry,
Topped with hair that should be
lining q couch
Possessed of eyes that no respectable
chiIhpanzee would claim for
her own.
Feet! Alas! that his greediness in the
choosing of legends should be
so well advertised.
What warped lines there are in his
massive legs
the air like tropical palm
trees,
How they throw fear into all who
have felt the sting of faith
er's Furnishing hand.
Those who see him at first have a
tendency to shrink from him,
making sport of his awkward
ness.
He wears no stripes on his o. d.
coat sleeves,
No silver badges dangle from his
chest;
And it is said that back in Blissville
Junction he controlled the
destinieS of q coal-wagon,
But,
What a song of happiness comes
from that heart of his.
How many a merry quip passes that
pair of thick lips
AS q golden, infectious smile sur
rounds them.
When his comrades were soul-tried
and home sick-who was 1t
lifted them to contentment
Whose quaint philosophy has taught
them to fear naught and to
smile always -?
Whose love of life wins admiration
from all
And when a time comes for soldiers
to make their greatest sacri-
flee of self, who will act first?
Cyrus of Blissville Junction, to be
sure.
Who will be a second Cyrus, third,
q fourth, fifth ?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27
BONE-HEADED TOO

The fact is, we have only just be-
gun to understand the real nature
of the German secret service, which
works with, and either under or
over, the diplomatic service. It is
certainly the most highly organized,
systematic and expensive, and at the
same time probably the most bone
headed, and INSCRIPTIONS, secret
service in the world. It's powers of
Justification and evasion are only ex-
ceeded by it's capacity for making
those mistakes which spring from a
congenital contempt for other
peopie.-Henry Van Dyke in Scrib-
ncrS
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27
PUBLISHING FOOD PRICES

TIoOD DIRECTOR HEINZ will
n authorize the official publica-
tion of food prices in Philadel-
phia daily for the protection of deal
er and consumer and to keep down
attempts at profiteering. 1t is a
good move. But why not extend it
to such trade centers as Harrisburg
and other third-class cities, so that
farmers, consumers and dealers may
know local conditions? What is
sauce for the goose is sauce for the
gander.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27
LABOR NOTES

Boston, Mass. union horseshoers
have compromised on $24 a week.
Sioux City, Iowa, freight handlers
have been granted Saturday half hol-
iday.
Fur workers in Pittsburgh, Pa. are
completing strong organization.
Plumbers at Port Arthur, Texas,
are getting 81 day.
Canadian letter carriers have made
a demand for an increase of $40
month.
England's Labor party has a MEM
bership of two and a quarter mill
lions.
New Zealand year ago had about
10000 old age pensioners.
Mexico's new constitution provides
for an eight-hour working day.
Almost 40 per cent of the diamond
workers in Holland are out of work.
Denmead has a permanent indus
trial arbitration court to settle labor
disputes.
Union painters in Philadelphia
have secured the union shop and Al
hour week.
The first public employment office
was established in Seattle, Wash, in
1894.
A state bureau of labor has been
created by the Governor of Coahuila,
Mexico.
Crank Trunk (Canada) engineers
and firemen are to have an eight
hour day and an increase in wages.
The total actual membership of
the Russian cooperative organiza-
tons approaches 60,000,000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27
THEY'RE SEEING THINGS

German illustrated papers in ANS
terdam yesterday reproduced types"
of the first Americans captured on
the western front Must have been
rare treat to their readers.--1n-
dianapolis News.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27
CYRIJS

(By Private Prince, Co. A, 305th
Infantry.)
There are many men whose only
attraction appears to be their lack of
attractiveness.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27

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Associated Press is exclusively en-
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and also the local news published
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All rights of republication of special
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27
DO YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg used to be
famous for the fisheries I'm the
Susquchanna within five miles of
the Market street bridge.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27

E. STACKPOLE,P Prss't s. Editor-in- Chief
r. r. OYSTER, Business Manager.
/. GUS NJ. STEINMETZ. Managing Editor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27

THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO.,
Telegraph Building, Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27
UISTORIC UARRISRITRG

The frs courthouse was also
used as an armory for the local
militia companies.
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them -
A WARNING.

Mama Fly-Here, you Horace,
wipe your feet before you get ON
this lump of sugar.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27

Boston, Mass, union horseshoers
have compromised on $24 a week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27

A state bureau of labor has been
created by the Governor of Coahuila,
Mexico.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27

Sioux City, Iowa, freight handlers
have been granted Saturday half hol-
iday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27

Fur workers in Pittsburgh, Pa, ar
completing a strong organization.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27

Crank Trunk (Canada) engineers
and firemen are to have an eight
hour day and an increase in wages.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27

The total actual membership of
the Russian cooperative organiza-
tons approaches 60,000,000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27

Plumbers at Port Arthur, Texas
are getting 81 day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-27

The first public employment office
was established in Seattle, Wash, in
1894.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16
Ten Per Cent. Profit

In response to an appeal to their
patriotism by Secretary Daniels, the
major ship builders have agreed to ac-
cept &c per cent. net profit on the bat
tie cruisers, whose cost will represent
about s76,000,000 of the total sum in
volved in today's contracts. a fifth
battle cruiser will be built at Philadel-
phia navy yard so as not to strain the
limit of facilities of private establish
ments.
The builders are besieged with offers
of merchant work and are getting as
high as so per cent profit on these
jobs with more work in sight than they
can do. They have placed their facili-
ties at the disposal of the government,
making it unnecessary for the Presi-
dent considering employing. authority
to commander plants. Both classes of
cruisers ordered today are new types
to naval architecture, and are design
ed for a speed of 80 knots an hour.
The Awards
The scouts were awarded on bids sub
mitted yesterday, prices ranging from
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16

into the ranks Of the revolutionists.
The President of the Duma, Michael
V. Rodzianko, was the leading figure
among the deputies who unanimously
decided to oppose the Imperial order
for a dissolution Of the House. They
continued their sessions and NJ Rod
zianko informed the Emperor, then at
the front, that the hour had struck
when the will Of the people must pre-
vail. Even the Imperial Council re-
allied the gravity of the situation and
added its appeal to that of the Duma
give the people policy and govern
ment in accordance with their desires
and in order that there should he no
interference with carrying on the war
to victorious ending.
Emperor Returns
The Emperor hastened back from the
front only to find that the revolution
had been successful and a new gov
ernment was in control. The Empress
who. it IS alleged. has been opposed to
the wishes of the people. Is reported
to have fled or to be hiding.
Casualties Small
Although considerable fighting took
place. it IS not believed that the casual
ties are large.
The early period Of the uprising bore
the character rather of mock revolu-
ton staged for an immense audience.
Continued on Page q, Column y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16
MAINE ROADS
NOT AFFECTED,
SAY OFFICIALS

Portland, Me-, March 15.-
The Maine Central and Ban
gor & Aroostook Railroads
and possibly the Boston &
Maine. viii not be affected by
the progressive strike Of rail-
road men, according to the
opinion expressed tonight by
railroad officials here. Broth
erhood chairmen had received
no instructions and it was
thought very doubtful if they
would be called out, it was
said.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16

New York, March ia progressive strike Of the 100000
members Of the four great railroad brotheTcod to begin at
O'Clock Central me) Saturday afternoon Eastern S,
ordered here late today The walk viii extend to all the
railroads in the country within five days Chiefs Of the work.
mems organizations the machinery motion within
minutes after ultimaum delivered the conference
nttee Of railroad managers had been eced compromise
proposal offered by the managers declined without debate
Only successful intervention by President Wilson, it appear
cd tonight avert strike. The brotherhood leaders
Indication that appeal from the nations chief
tive change their purpose obtain basic eghthou day
and pro rata time for overtime through the the protect
their organizations They refused fatty
their the eghhour commission headed BY Mai Gen
George W. GOethas await the decision Of supreme
the constitutonaIy Of the Adamson law
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16
FarringtOn's Appeal

representative harrington of Angus
X. the Republican House floor leader,
lad the resolve taken mp out Of reg
Mar order and urged its passage. call
ing upon the members of the minority
TO consult their conscionccs and vote
for the submission Of the amendment,
Representative i.arrahcc OF Bath
would vote as his conscience dictated,
hut il didn't dictate voting for this
measure.
Representative Speirs of Westhrooll
moved the previous question and. a
Sufficient number having arisen. Demo-
cratic Floor Leader Murray of Bangor
entered "a vigorous protest. declaring in
loud tones: They are ashamed of the
measure and ! agree with them. 1t is
obnoxious. II smells TO every citizen OF
Continued on Page Il, Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR MILLIKEN
ADMINISTRATION ON THURSDAY
Three Democrats in Favor and Two Repubi-
cans Opposed Gains Support on Pow
er Amendments Senate Adheres to Accep-
tance of Adverse Majority Report on Repeal
of Distributing Clause of Utilities Taxation

Another OF the great questions which
arc being discussed and fought out in
thc Maine Legislature was reached on
Thursday in the House of representa-
ii1os. ending with another victory for
ing for the submission to the people
the matter of a constitutional amend
Iucnt giving the Governor power to re-
move from Office any delinquent sher-
IFS being passed by a margin of four
votes. the vote being lO1 yeas. A nays
with six absent. Total number voting,
l;5: necessary for choice. o..
Three Democrats voted with the
Proponents of the resolve, Messrs. An
crews Of Norway, Mcsser of Union and
Hooper of St George. Two Rep1bli-
cans voted against it, Messrs. Bessc of
clinton and Rounds of Portland.
II was Las o'clock in the afternoon
when the vote was declared and ad
journment taken to . o'clock Friday
morning, making the longest session so
lar of the Legislature. The last hour
and n half had been devoted to the
shcriffs removal discussion, which was
spirited and eloquent and conducted
amid the most intense interest on the
lart Of the large number of spectators
present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16
Offer by
Railroads
Committee Ch arm a n
Makes Announcement

New York, March 15.-Elish;
Lee, chairman of the nationa
conference committee of thu
railroads, made the following
statement tonight:
I'VE have offered to leave to the
Goethals eight hour commission
recently appointed by the Presi
dent any questions that may re-
main unsettled by the decision of
the supreme court in the pending
Adamson law case. We regret that
the leaders Of the organizations
have refused to accept this offer
and that they have notified US that
they have ordered a series of
strikes on the railroads of the
country beginning Saturday night
at o'clock.
The uitin7 atum presented to the
railroads by the organizations was
that we must Immediately put in
to effect their Interpretation of the
law now before the supreme court
for a determination of it's constitu-
tonaIty and meaning, without
waiting for the decision of the
court.
I'VE declined to accept this
proposition, feeling that we must
await and abide by the judgment
of the court: and we thereupon
made the following formal offer for
settlement of the issues invoIved:
"'O-If the supreme court holds
the Adamson law to be consttu-
tonal and the roads cannot agree
upon the application of any of the
points will agree that the eight
hour commission shall determine
how the law shall be applied.
"(2)-In case the law is de-
cIared unconstitutional, we offer to
join you in asking the eight hour
commission to determine the whole
controversy any settlement arrived
at to be effective Jan. I, 1917
This offer for feasible adjust
ment was refused"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16
New Regent Opposed
to German Influence
Younger Brother of Emperor Banished in 1913
-Runnors of His Plot Against Car and
Grand Duke Alexis

Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch,
the new regent of Russia. is the young
er and only brother of Emperor Mich
olas, with whom he has been at odds
for many years. Until the birth of
Grand Duke Alexis Nicholaevitch, son
Of Emperor Nicholas in 1904, he was
the first in succession to the Russian
throne. Grand Duke Michael is the fa-
vcrite son of the Dowager Empress
Marie Ferdrovona, sister of the Dow
ager Queen Alexandria of Great Brit
ain. He also has been strongly opposed
to the German influence in the Russian
Imperial family.
Banished from Russia by his brother
early in 1918 because of his inorganic
marriage, Grand Duke Michael passed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16
World Record Order
for Fighting Craft
Given by the u. S.
COST OF Sl12,OOO,OOO FOR HULIS
AND MACHINERY CRUISERS
Four Great Battle Cruisers and Six Scout Crus-
ers-Ten Per Cent. Profit to Builders-Large
Orders Yet to Be Awarded

Washington. March 15.-Contracts
for what is believed to Be the largest
single order for fighting craft ever
given by any nation were placed to-
day by the Navy department. Private
builders undertook to turn out four
great battle cruisers and six scout
cruisers. costing nearly s112, 100000 for
hulls and machinery alone, and pledged
themselves to keep 70 per cent. Of their
working forces on navy construction.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16
: NICHOLAS GIVES UP THRONE TO GRAND
DUKE MICHAEL OPPOSED TO GERMANISM
Result of Sudden Flaming
of Rebellion Is Regarded
as Signal Triumph of the
Forces Against Teutons

Perograd March 15.-The Emperor of Russia abdat-
ed and Grand Duke Michael Aexandrovch younger
er, has been made The ministry charged
with corruption and incompetence has been
One minister Alexander ProtopOpo head depart
ment reported to have been killed the other ministers as
well as the president Of the Imperial Council
national cabinet is with Lvoff as
president of the council premier other Offices held
by the who close to the Russian people
For several days PetrOgrad has
the most remarkable rsngs history Beginning with minor
food riots and labor strikes the
Of the soldiers and by regiments rebeled.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16

some time in exile in England. He re-
turned to Russia late in August, 1914,
and was reported to have taken a COM
mand in the army. Since then there
have been no reports of his where
abouts and activities.
On Jan. l, 1913, Grand Duke Michael
was banished from Russia by Emperor
Nicholas and relieved of the command
of the Chevalier Guards because of his
marriage A few days later an imperial
manifesto ousted him from his position
as regent designate. A few months Ia
ter, it was rumored in secret police
circles in Russia that evidence had
been discovered connecting Grand
Duke Michael with a plot against tho
Emperor and the Grand Duke Alexis.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16
NEW ENGLAND'S "GRETNA
GREEN" HAS GOT TO GO

Montpelier, Vt, March 15.-Bellows
Falls will lose its distinction as New
England's "Gretna Green" under a bill
which already passed by the House,
was adopted by the Senate yesterday
and sent to Governor Graham for his
signature The bill will make it neces-
sary to file marriage intentions five
days before the ceremony may be per-
formed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16

s5,95O.oOO to s5.996 600 and stipulated
time Of delivery from 80 to 81 months
These figures can be no guide to the
actual cost or time, however, as under
the emergency clause of the naval ap-
preparation bill construction VIII be
FASTENED to the limit the government
footing the bill for additional cost
Continued on Page 4, Column 4)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16

Progressive Wa 100000 Members the BoerEoo Beqm on SATURDAY.
PRESIDENT wilson HAS SECOND
CHANCE TO SETTLE CONTROVERSY

Strike Planned to Extend to All Railroads With
in Five -Brotherhoods Expect Paralysis
render Before Wednesday or the Employees on
Passenger Trains Will Be Ordered Out
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16
JOIN REVOLUTION

Finally those troops which had for a
time stood loyal to the government
gathered up their arms and marched
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Forecast for northern New England:
Fair Friday Snow Saturday Of Saturday
night
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16
SADLER CHOICE OF
CALAIS DEMOCRATS

Calais, Me-, March 15.-Lindsay o. Sad
Ter was nominated for mayor at the
Democratic caucus tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16
Boston Forecast

Boston Forecast
Boston, March 15.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Friday fair. Saturday un-
settled, probably followed by rain or
snow; moderate variable winds becoming
easterly by Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-16
Called Out in Groups

roads.
Called Out in Groups
No formal outline of the brother
hoods program, beyond the plans for
these two days, was made either to the
managers or to the public 1t was said
however, chat the freight employees on
the other roads in the country would be
called out in groups at T. or 24-hours
intervals after Sunday.
If he paralysis of freight traffic thus
caused does not result in surrender bv
the railroads before that time, the en-
ployes on all passenger trains will be
ordered out Wednesday.
Hope Of Managers
The railroad managers said tonight
they expected that enough of their
men would remain loyal to enable them
to operate Il skeleton service on most
roads.
The managers some time ago caused a
census of their employees to be taken to
determine how many would refuse TO go
on strike. This resulted, it was said in
varying percentages, ranging from very
few on some roads to from 80 to 60 per
cent. on others.
The managers estimated that between
3o,O00 and 40,00O men are employed on the
roads on which the strike is to begin
Saturday night.
Will Try to Operate Roads
The members of the managers commit
tee will remain here until tomorrow. Ii
the men ask another conference it will
be granted. They said they would make
every effort to operate their roads in
spite of the strike. Preference will be
given to the movements of trains carry
ing food and fuel.
When the managers in their counter
proposition at the final moment of tho
conference promised to abide by any de-
cree of the Goethals commission Of th-
Adamson act was declared unconstitu-
tional, W. G.. Lee, president of the Broth
erhood of Railroad Trainmen, spokesman
for the employees, declared:
THAT would be only another form of
arbitration and our men are sick and
tired of arbitration"
The Demands
The brotherhood chiefs contend their
demand for the basic eight-hour day for
all classes of work, with pro rata time
for overtime, would give them only what
they would gain under, the provisions OF
the Adamson law. They have abandoned
their original plan for time and half
for overtime.
Declaring that the rank and file Of the
brotherhood membership had become i'm
patient and would tolerate no further de-
lay in obtaining their demands. Mr. Lee
said the supreme court might adjourn
without handing down a decision on the