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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
NEW LETTER TO
U.S.STEEL AFTER
GETTING REBUFF
Union Leaders Announce Ac-
ton When Gary Refuses
to Discuss Demands

New York, Aug. 2S.-Although
twice refused an audience by Judge
+. II. Gary, chairman of the United
States Steel Corporation, John Fitz-
patrick, chairman of the Steel
workers labor committee, authoriz-
ed to negotiate for union recogni-
tion, announced that another COM
munication had been drafted by the
committee in reply to a letter from
Judge Gary in which he refused
to recognize the union.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick would not divulge
the contents OF the new communi-
cation, which was drawn up after II
long conference with Samuel Comp
ers, president of the American
Federation of Labor. He also refus-
ed to discuss the committees atti-
tude on calling a strike which it has
been authorized to order in the
event of failure to gain concessions.
1t was announced that the eXecu-
ton of Labor would hold a special
meeting in Washington next Thurs
day 10 consider the steel workers
demands.
Mr.. Gary made public COM
munication sent by him to the COM
mittee, asserting that his corpora
ton would decline to discuss busi-
ness relations with trade unions as
such.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
CENTRAL HIGH
GRADS ENJOY
DAY In PARK
Annual Reunion Attended bv
Representatives of Many
Glasses

Hundreds of alumni. both of the
older and newer classes. are to-day
disporting themselves at Hershey
Park in the big Central High
Alumni picnic. Alumni in excess of
1000 are expected to be in attend
ance for part of the time at least.
Leaders of the various classes of
, bygone days have extended them
selves TO get a large representation
of members of their classes at the
event. A silver loving cup has been
offered as a trophy to the class get
! ting the highest percentage of its
membership to Hershey. a large
registration booth has been provid-
ed for the convenience of the old
grads in registering the winner.
/ This booth is likewise serving as
the point of distribution of class
Colors and programs.
Former students at the institu-
ton, men and women. old and
young. started for the park in large
numbers this morning. Automobiles.
early trains of the Philadelphia and
Reading, and electric cars. all serv-
ed to carry many numbers of them.
Others will leave throughout the
afternoon and some will be able to
get to the park to attend only the
=.
Philadelphia and Reading trains of
the afternoon leave Harrisburg at
p. m. $40. 4.3O and 6.25 p. m.
Present day High school problems
in Harrisburg. in which the recent
ly reorganiZed Alumni Association
has shown n considerable degree of
interest. We're considered in the two
principal addresses Of the day. These
were delivered by DR.. Frederick f.
Downes, city superintendent of
schools. and Lieutenant Governor
+. +. Beidleman, an alumnus of the
institution.
The days program got under way
officially this morning at 1925 when
the scores of athletic events were
started. Large numbers of entries
were had in all. Tiny" G.. Cooper
and Ben" Wolfe. presidents of the
classes of 1915 and 1917. respec-
lively, were in charge of the events.
Scores of the graduates participant
ed in an attractive program of wa
ter sports. which were scheduled to
start at > o'clock and continue for
one hour. Others found entertain
ment ut dance for which the
Banjo SaXo Orchestra. of this CITY,
furnished music. A mass meeting is
scheduled to start at 4.30 o'clock in
the park theater. At 6 o'clock q con-
cert will he held in the band shell
by the Hershey Orchestra and Mt
40 O'Clock. many alumni remain
ing for the evening. will attend tho
free dance given under the auspiccr
of the Pennsylvania Kiwanis Clubs
which are meeting at the park to-
day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
Gompers Goes to
Washington With
His Labor Staff

New York. Aug. 2S. - Samuel
Gompcrs. president OF the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, who ar
rived here Tuesday from Europe
left at midnight with his staff for
Washington.
Mr.. Gompers also was accom-
panied by the committee of the
steel and iron workers unions which
twice was refused an interview by
L. II. Gary, chairman of the Board
of Directors of the United States
Steel Corporation, before whom they
sought to lay demands for union
recognition.
1t was announced that the eXecu-
tive committee OF the 4. f. of l..
would consider Judge Gary's atti-
tude at a meeting to-day and would
make recommendations to the COM
mittee on the advisa hility of calling
strike in the steel industry.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
Family Reunion in Honor
of Guests From Ohio

New Cumberland. Pa, Aug. 2S. -
A family reunion was held at Pax
tang Park in honor of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Black and son, Wilford. of
Findlay, Ohio. Those who attended
were: Mr.. and Mrs. James +. Cline,
of Steelton Mr.. and Mrs. Heck. of
York Mrs. James Bell, of Whining
ton, Delaware; David Heck, Lewis
berry: Mrs. Conda kunkle. Miss
Lille Heck, of Lisburn; MIR. and
IS. L. Miller and three children,
Lewisberry; Mrs. Hooker and
George, of Bethlehem; Mr.. and
',!S. Harry Beck, of Harrisburg; Mr.
and Mrs. Leroy Sutton, of Steelton:
Mr. and Mrs. j. p. Sweeney, Miss
Carrie Sweeney, Mr.. and Mrs. c. H.
Cline, son, James. of New Cum
berland.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
Gunboats and Yachts
to Be Sold by u. S

Washington, Aug. 2S.-More than
100 naval vessels of widely diversi-
fed types, including seven old type
gunboats. several converted yachts
one monitor, tug and about ninety
standardized submarine chasers of
the 1101foot type, will be offered for
sale to the highest bidders in the
near future, the Navy Department
to-day announced. Among the ves-
sells to be sold are several historic
ships of the old Navy.
The submarine chasers offered
for sale were built for use against
German U-boats.
Bids will be received at the Navy
Department up to noon of Septem-
Der
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
u. S. DRY UNTIL,
RATIFICATION

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capable force of lieutenants. Among
them are Frank Blumenstein, Frank
Davenport, Claude Merrill, Charles
Williams. Harry Perkins. Paul Fur
man, Thomas Black, Charles Beck
ley, Charles Reeser, Herbert Parthe-
more, John Rose and Charles Rupp.
Visiting delegates started to ar
rive in the city late yesterday and
last evening, and spent the remain
der of yesterday and the early part
of to-day sightseeing. The Penn
Harris was selected as the meeting
place for Harrisburg members and
out-of-town persons who came to
the city to attend the picnic. In
front of the hotel this morning, the
Municipal Band, under the direc-
tion of Frank Blumenstein, gave a
pleasing concert.
At the conclusion of the concert.
te kiwanianS clambered into auto
mobiles and started on their journey
to the park Many others chose
various trains of the Philadelphia
and Reading railroad and trolley
cars to carry them to the park.
The First Table Attack
No activities were scheduled this
morning, but a buffet luncheon was
gotten under way at 1.30 o'clock
A large number of stunts have been
scheduled for which a total of forty
prizes of a half-ton of coal. pair of
shoes. safety razor, etc, have been
offered. Baseball, swimming and
dancing are furnishing entertain
ment for many.
Fourteen wonderful and anus
ing prize events" to use the termi-
nology of the program and song
sheet. issued to-day, were scheduled
to be held between 1.30 and $50
o'clock. These were under the su-
pervision of Lieutenant James F.
Winston, athletic director and as
sistant community organizer of the
War Camp Community Service.
Included among these events were
q cigar contest, a prize waltz, a
dizzy -iZZy" race for men. a TWEEN
ty-five-yard dash for women, a wo-
mans shoe race. a fifty-yard dash
for men. a cracker contest, a TWEEN
ty-fve-yard dash for fat men, a
swimming contest, a surprise con-
test. a kte-fying contest and a
"dizzy-izzy" race for women.
Vcnuses at the Bath
During the half hour following
the conclusion of these events, a
swimming and diving contest and
exhibition is scheduled by Beck
ley's Business College Marvellous
Aquatic Venuses" Immediately on
the conclusion of this contest, the
Kiwanis Club baseball teams from
Reading and Chester will line up for
a battle royal. Plenty of amusement
is promised in this melee.
Kiwanian appetites will be served
from $40 to 7.30 o'clock in a boun-
teous dinner. Persons in attendance
have been advised to be prompt to
take their seats. and to "be ready
to enjoy sixty minutes of peppery
Kiwanis doinRs." Roe Fulkerson.
editor of the Kiwanis Torch. will
make an address.
The days doings will be wound
up with a dance in the evening.
This is scheduled to start promptly
at o'clock.
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KIWANIS CLUB IN
ANNUAL OUTING

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28

health centers. next Thursday after
noon. We're issued to-day. The boat
ride has been arranged m co-opera-
ton with V. Grant Forrer, assistant
superintendent of the Park Depart
ment. Refreshments will be served.
The boat ride for the mothers and
children who are receiving medical
and hygienic attention and advice
a. the three health centers established d
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
Skirts

Reps, TricotineS and Gabar-
dimes. All fine materials in good
style assortment. Pearl buttons,
big pockets and belts. Values to
$500, Friday special,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28

who it is indicated, are somewhat
out of step with the Carranza
regime. This was the Interpretation
of events by State Department Of
ficials when they learned that the
advice to the Supreme Court by
Cabrera was of an official charac-
ter instead of being ex-officio as
was at first supposed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28

at 1918 North Cameron street. has
been transferred to the Penn School
building, at Seventh and Cumberland
streets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28

IODlin ana serge coats
Spring models but good for
early Fall. Some are half lined.
Black, navy, gray and tan.
Women and Misses sizes. Values
to $500. Friday special,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28

cial channels indicate that the re-
retary of the treasury of Mexico and
Schihino. head of the petroleum.
hlrcaI. of the Department of In
dustry, Commerce and Labor. have
been for the purpose of bringing
back into line the Mexican Congress
nnd members of the Supreme Cout
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28

by the Child Welfare Committee as a
part of the movement for the model
health city. fostered by the Harris
burg Chamber of Commerce, is a part
of the program of the child welfare
committee to furnish healthful out
door recreation for the residents of
tho congeated districts of the city.
Announcement was made to-day
tn.L the welfare center established
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28

HAULED BACK IN FOLD
Eu Associated Press
Washington, Aug. SS.-Advicos
rclching Washington through OF
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
Mothers and Children
to Get Boat Ride

Invitations for the boat ride on
the river, to be extended through the
efforts of the General Child Welfare
Committee to the mothers and chill
dren who are enrolled at the three
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17
FOR OLD TIMES SAKE

For the sake OF the dear old times,
dear,
Let us meet as we used to do;
Let US wander across the meadows,
Where the skies are always blue
Let us meet in the soft sweet twilight
To the sound of the evening chimes
Let US talk and sigh as we used to,
For the sake OF the good old times,
For the sake OF the dear old times,
dear,
Let us wander away and away
Let Us count not the hours tleetlngi
But let love have all time in IT.
sway,
Let us meet where the birds are
singing,
Where nature whispers It's rhymes
And where al the world IS music
For the sake Of the good old times
For tbs sake oil the dear old times,
dear,
Let me tell the old story to YOU,
The same that I'm Away, telling,
The same that viii ever be true
Come give me the same sweet answer
In a voice ike those s~ilyery chime,
That down IN my dear heart echo.
Fer the sake OF the dear old times
Selected,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17
O. E.. S. Entertainment

Ruth Chapter No. 6, o. Z. 5, held
it, regular meeting, and after a
brief business session the members
lures of the entertainment were an
oriental dance by Marquita Young,
costumed as an East Indian maiden,
who performed a spirited dance; a
valse %romantique by Eliose Samuels
aus a ballet girl, very cleverly eN-
ecuted two well chosen readings by
Miss Bess Colvin, and a piano solo
rendered by Mrs. c. B. Morgan in
her usual artistic manner At the
conclusion of the program the per-
formers were each presented with a
handsome bouquet of flowers. The
members of the chapter are using
every endeavor to stimulate interest
in the organization and their efforts
have been markedly successful SO far.
-Deming Headlight.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17
SOUTHERN PACIFIC ASKS
HIGHER SUGAR RATES

Tho Southern Pacific is making
application for increase on freight
rates on sugar from Betteravia, Cali
fonnia to points in southwestern
New Mexico and southern Arizona
to correct inequalities in freight rates
caused by the increase under gen
eral order of the director General
The stations affected in New MeHico
are sidings and little stations just west
of FL Paso, which now take a lower
rate than Ell Paso. The increase
in car lots of 5000 pounds will be
from IS cents a hundred pounds to
81 cents and in a lots of 10000
from 90 cents to II cents a hundred.
The New Mexico corporation COM
mission has been notified of this
application for increase in sugar
rates.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17
MOUNTED POLICE ARREST
SEVERAL CATTLE RUSTLERS

In. Lincoln county Jacobo Trujillo.
Isidoro F~resquez and Francisco Tru-
jillo were arrested for larceny of
cattle.
In Colfax county Antonio Muniz
and Tonic Rico were arrested for
selling meat without license. Paid a
fine. L. D. Robinson was bound
over for the grand jury for shooting
cattle.
Pablo Aguilar and Ramon Gardu-
no bound over to the grand jury
for larceny of cattle in Guadalupe
county.
Roy Adams arrested at La Lande
for cattle stealing and bound for the
grand Jury.
Juan Baca arrested at San Isidro
FOR cattle stealing.
At Artesia, Seferino Benavidez
was arrested for larceny OF cattle,
case continued till October.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17
SOCIETY, CLUBS, LODGES, CHURCHES
Here and There Over the State
Santa Fe Club Elects Officers

At their annual meeting Monday
the Santa Fe Club members elected
the following officers for the IN
suing year: u. s. District Judge
Smith, secretary, Levi A. Hughes,
Colin Neblett, president, Charles A
Springer, vice president, Eugene r
treasurer. In addition to the above
officers who are members OF the
board of directors, four active club
men were also selected % serve on
the board. They are; Arthur Selig-
man, Judge Lorin {. Collins, Francis
Wilson and A. &. Woodford. I'm
portant business was transacted
which included a discussion of the
new club house which will be erect
ed as soon as a suitable location
has been decided upon Four de-
signs for the club building were
submitted for the consideration al
the members. Resolutions were also
passed on the death of Hon Charlie.
A. Spies, OF Las Vegas. who passed
away the 18th of February 1910 Mr.
Spies, was an active member OF the
club.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17

AS far back as the first winter OF
the war. the Red Cross sent to Serbia
q sanitary commission that effective
ly checked the sc0urge OF typhus, but
after the United States entered the
conflict. the Red Cross was able. in
August, 1917, to send a full commits
sion that carried on extensive relief
operations among the suffering ref
ugees OF the tortured nation. Hospi-
tails were established, the refugees fed.
clothed and given medical attention,
the army supplied with much needed
dental treatment, farm machinery, and
seeds provided to help the Serbs re-
deem their land to productivity. and.
not least, measures undertaken for the
succor OF the children. The terrible
condition into which these helpless vic
Tins Of the war had fallen Is well
portrayed by this photograph Of a
little Serbian girl wearing the rags
and expression OF hopeless dismay
that were all she possessed when the
Red Cross came.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17
CAPITAL CITY news IN BRIEF
General and Personal
c. T. Brown OF Socorro is here on

c. T. Brown of Socorro is mere on
business.
James G. Fitch. Magdalena attor-
ney, is here on legal business.
Attorney General o. O. Askren IS
in Las Vegas on legal business.
Col ]. d. Atwood OF Roswen spent
the week here on business with tic
state lane office.
Harry H. Dorman, secretary Of the
American Legion, is recovering from
a serious operation at John Hopkins
hospital
Harry s. Bowman, assistant at
torney general, left yesterday ter
Washington where he will look after
official business,
" T Tallaferro. Santa kai=
waY fae commissioner W aeta-
quarter at Topeka. Kansas = dsra
looking after ta< matter
o'ktl HNl a. 'ai5 d
business visitor Wednesday n Las
vegas and @atreus He returned
70 the capital city thursday
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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17
TRES PIEDRAS NOT
READY FOR AGENCY

L. w. Bowen, general superinten-
dent of the Denver and Rio Grande
Railway writes the state corpora
ton commission that he has had
the conditions at Tres Piedras fully
investigated to determine if his road
would be justified in placing a
station agent there. He finds that
the business there does not warrant
the expense. He also reports that
the arrangement recently made for
a caretaker seems to be satisfactory
to the people and that with one ex-
ception the appointment Of Mr..
Hanpeter as caretaker is agreeable
to the people there.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17
ANNUAL MEETING OF
TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION

The New Mexico Taxpayers AS
ISOLATION is holding its annual meet
ing. The first session was held yes
terday afternoon. President II. J.
Hagerman in his annual address re-
viewed tax conditions generally.
Highway commissioner f. Kempenich
outlined the work of the highway
commission. State highway engine
err Leslie A. Gillett also addressed
tie meeting yesterday on the pro-
press of highway construction. The
program today includes addresses by
Governor O. A. Larrazolo. iar,ner
governor w. f, Lindsey of Portales,
and Judge F. R. Wright of Santa
Fe.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17
VIII Initiate Is Candidates

Arrangements have been completed
by the Ration Knights of Columbus
Council to initiate twenty-five can
didates Sunday. October 10Th in that
city. The first two degrees will be
put on by the Holy Trinity Council
of Trinidad. Colorado. The third
degree. win be exemplified by the
state team of New Mexico. AT the
conclusion of the ceremonies an
elaborate banquet will be served Ia
all local and visiting Knights and
their ladies'.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17
WILL SELL PLAYER
PIANO AT SACRIFICE

We have a brand new beautiful
high grade player piano in storage
near Santa Fe. Will sell at a sacri-
flee price for a quick sale rather than
to pay further storage. This is a
real opportunity for someone who
wants to own one of the finest palv-
ers manufactured at a big reduction.
THE CHAS. f. WELLS MUSIC Co
Factory Distributors,
1926 California Street.
Denver. Colorado.
s-t.1ax-.4...1
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17
Santa Fe Societies Meet

The Woman's Union OF the First
Presbyterian Church will meet this
afternoon with Mrs. c. f. Devon
dorf on San Francisco street The
Woman's Auxiliary and Guild of the
church of the Holy Faith also meets
this afternoon with Mrs. Jacob Welt
mer on Grant avenue.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17
X. of c Bazaar a Success

Brilliant and interesting was the
scene at the K. OF {. bazaar given
at the Armory Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday nights by the Santa Fe
Knights of Columbus Council, for the
benefit of the 100000 new home
which will be erected in the near
future The interior OF the old
Armory was gaily decorated with the
national %colors, attractive booth,
were artistically arranged in the hall,
where a variety OF articles. includ-
ing refreshments were on sale Raj
files were held every night and an
other pleasing feature was the jitney
dances beginning at 10 p. m. Spleen
did music was provided for the oc-
casion by an eight piece orchestra.
The event was a great success So
cially and financially and a large
sum was realized for the building
fund,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17
Mescalero Indian Dance

At ~Alamogordo n evening last
week the Mescalero Indians gave a
moon light dance for the benefit OF
the Athletic Club. A box supper
was also served by the members of
the club. The event proved of un-
usual interest and very enjoyable.
The proceeds amounted to 5000.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17
Box and Pie Supper

4 very successful and pleasant
event was the box and pie supper
given at the Stanton school build
ing at Grenville last Friday evening
by Miss Rose Smith. The neat sum
of $40O was realized from the af-
fair.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17
Successful Pie Sale

The members OF the Boy Scouts,
Troop No. /. of Carlsbad recently
held a successful pie sale. The neat
sum OF 5000 was added to the trea-
sury Of that organization. a. almost
every thing was donated.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17

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Wednesday morning LOT Pan D,eso'
o~alioihia' "heie '"ey WIN spe"' '"'
winter
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mares b. bdihel o. tHe tau an
once speh' the "eeN a. 9''pi'o ~
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10 DC uilpeildla "nn eoa',
Papel nlai Shan INV 80 nm. :
- c.nta Fe for a connIe Of v.fks
Sheriff Ioreozo Delgado nf Ia.
Vaaas arriyed here Tnesa,y niaht
49, Lii 4; pn,r,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-10-17
Successful Church Socials

At the g~et-together social, given
at the First Presbyterian church at
Roswell Friday night over 100 per-
sons we're in attendance. A pleas
ing program entertained the guests.
at the conclusion of which coffee
and cake were served. The same
night the Methodist congregation in
that city also held a get-together
social at their church, with an at
tendance of over 100. A fine musical
program was rendered, after which
a social hour followed. Coffee, cocoa
and %doughnuts were served.