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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-07-04
USE OF CARE BY AUTOISTS
WOULD PREVENT ACCIDENTS

During the first. four months of
the calendar year." says a prominent
Oregon Short Line official, "our rec
ords show that of the 151 grade
crossings accidents involving automo-
biles, 20 stalled on the crossing ana
were struck by the trains; 80 ran
INTO the side of trains or cars; 16
ran into and broke down crossing
gates lowered to protect them from
pessing trains; one skidded into the
side Of car or train; one ran down
and injured a crossing flagman; four
ran into signal posts; five were in
volved in accidents of miscellaneous
character. Nine deaths and as in
juries resulted.
Many Of these accidents occurred
where there was wide range of Wis
ion. and all of them at crossings pro-
tected either by warning signs. aud
IDLE and visual signals, crossing gates
or flagmen.
When, during four months, SO
automobiles run into and hit the
train instead Of the train hitting
them, when. during the same period,
16 automobiles run into and break
down crossing gates lowered to pro-
tect them from passing trains. when
men with their families drive auto
mobiles into trains or Immediately
in front of fast approaching train,
/ confess ] do not know.
IT know that engineers try to avoid
them, for apart from the danger Of
derailment and possible loss of their
own lives. they do not want to injure
any one II they can avoid it. l know
that the management has and is try
ing hard to avoid them for it is
spending upwards of $1,000 a day
for flagmen. has expended large
sums of money for installation of
crossing gates, visual and audible
warning signs. and removal
Of trees, structures and other OBJ
structions to vision. Notwithstand- |
ing the attending facts 1t is not in
to assume that drivers of
also try to avoid acct
dents. for 1t does not stand to rea-
son that a man with his wife and
children, or with friends, or alone.
would Intentionally run into a train ,
or attempt to cross the track imme-
diately in front of@a fast approach
Ing train.
Drivers OF automobiles probably
do not realize that q train running /
SO miles an hour requires less than
a fourth OF a minute to run one-fifth
Of a mile. Then. too. the driver may
have his mind occupied with the OPP
GRAFTON of his machine or may be
or carrying on a CONVEX
sation with some, other occupant Oft
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-07-04

the car and with his mind thus dis
tracted proceeds to cross the track
without making any effort to de-
termine whether he may do so safe
ly. There are few If any crossings
where the driver has not adequate
range of vision, but with nearly one
third OF the total accidents occasioned
by automobiles running INTO trains,
running into and breaking down
crossing gates, II would appear that
is by no means a paramount
factor. Moreover. an analysis OF ac-
eidents discloses that they occur
proportionately at crossings where
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-07-04
FAvoRs A LARGER NAVY
TO PATROL BOTH COASTS

Washington, D. c. Especially When
Congress meets again, within a few
weeks. Senator Miles Poindexter Of
the state Of Washington win become
chairman Of the Senate Naval Affairs
Committee, according to the Republi-
can reorganization plans rs finally
prepared.
II 10 understood that the senator
favors the building up Of a greater
American navy and that he will insist
upon an equal division Of the battle
ship fleet between the Atlantic and
Pacific seaboards. Up to this time few
nrst class warships have been kept In
PaclAc waters.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-07-04
A DANGEROUS SITUATION
For THE UNITED sTATEa.

The proposed constitution Of the
league Of nations contains no provi.
sions for disarmament. There IL talk
IN II about disarmament, but there Is
NO provision for disarmament 1t pro-
vides that the league might make =
de rec reducing the armament Of the
several nationS Whether it will do
so Or not. upon what terms It will act,
what the relative proportions OF mill.
tary strength shall be are left In the
power Of combination In which Gu.
rope and Asia will be predominant
From Senator Poindexters address to
the womeE's Civic Association IN San
lEEnAcaaea
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-07-04
HOGS COMMAND THE
HIGHEST PRICE KNOWN

Chicago. July 1.-Hogs todav cam
manded the highest price ever known
wills hundred weight. The pm
vious topmost July record vas ~
year, $19.4e. Today's strength ~
.ne hog market was ascribed chiefly
to export demand for packing hor.S
products.
Before he United statah ant.,.a
the great war, k10.25 was the sc,ns
for hogs in July.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-07-04
WOMEN MAY CONTROL
ELECTION IN 1920
Mrs. MedilI Mccormick Makes
Some Predictions Concerning
the Presidency.

Washington, =. C.-(SpeciaD-Mrs
Medi" Mccormick, Chairman of the
Republican Women's National Execu-
tive Committee, in AZ interview today
stated her belief that no man can be
nominated by the Republicans in 1920
who opposes women's suffrage.
"rhe fact should not be overlooked"
said Mrs. Mccormick, "that over
twenty states have decided to let their
women vote for Presidential electors
In 1920. Fifteen of these states are
located west Of the Mississippi. Prob
ably 100000 or 100000 women will
vote and tlley will be able to dictate
the choice Of many electors, perhaps
quite enough to turn the result one
way or the other"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-07-04

vision is unobstructed "A vha-. =,
stricted."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-07-04

Senator Poindexter says: 1.-THE pow
ers vested in League of Nations
must necessarily be exercised by men.
If we may suppose that the men who
will first be chosen to act for the
nations will be both good and wise,
men to whom we can trust our great
policies of state, our peace, security
and the honor OF our country, what
guarantee have we that the changing
personnel Of the supreme council Will
continue to be wise, benevolent, charit-
able and humane1 Good and great
men have been scarce in the history
of the world; and why should we as
sumo that the League will be domi-
mated only by the good and the great7
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-07-04

United States Senator Miles Poin-
dexter puts his position on the pro-
posed League Of Nations tersely: II
am against war and for that reason
I oppose such a League as President
Wilson proposes, which viii be simply
a breeder Of wars"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-07-04

THE present Entente II far prefer
able to q League Of Nations" says
Senator Miles Poindexter. There
are less chances for strife between a
few nations combined together, than
In much larger organization, such AZ
the proposed Worlds League"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-07-04

WE KNOW UNITED STATES
Springs $ 80 800
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-02
LION tanner DISMISSED;
BULLET FIRED TO BRIGHTEN
LION STRUCK SMALL BOY

Ruby Gonzolas. lion tanner, with
Gentry Brothers Circus, who was ar
rested Friday night on charge of
malicious shooting and wounding, was
dismissed in police court Saturday.
He was arrested after a blank cart
ridge he had fired to scare one of the
lions during the performance Of the
show here Friday had gone wild and
struck Rex Moore, 9-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Moore, of
Georgetown street, wounding him
painfully. The boy was taken to st.
Joseph's Hospital, where he was re-
ported much improved Saturday. Con-
zolas said the affair was an accident
as he was compelled to shoot to
brighten the lions frequently, but had
never known one of the BLANKS" to
go wild Observation-Disclosures Herald.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-02
The race between Judge Hardin,

The race between Judge Hardin,
and King Swope, of Danville and
Lexington who has the endorsement
of the Republicans of the district, will
be decided August 2, state primary
day, which was designated by Cover
nor Stanley as the time for filling the
vacancy caused by the death of Con-
gresham Harvey Helm.
Henry S. Turner, state inspector
and examiner, is tipped as candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
state treasurer.
r. J. Reynolds, Jr., of Carlisle, is
being urged by friends there to make
the race for the Democratic nomna-
ton for representative from Nicholas
county.
The Rev. ]. A. Lee, of Popular Grove
has announced his candidacy for rep
resentative from the Owen-Henry dis
trict.
George F. Thompson has announced
as candidate for the Republican NOM
nation for representative from the
41st legislative district
]. NJ. Knott, of Marion county, has
announced his candidacy for the Dem
| Ocratic nomination for renresenta-
tive.
Ryland c. Musick, of Jackson, who
has announced for the Democratic
nomination for attorney general, is
the only candidate for state Office
from the Ninth Congressional District
and is expected to have the support O
Breathitt and the other mountain
counties, according to The Jackson
Times.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-02
BURCH FOUND NOT GUILTY
ON CHARGE OF MURDER

Louisville, Ky, June AFTER de-
liberating little longer than half an
hour jury in the criminal court
shortly after midnight Saturday re-
turned a verdict of not guilty in the
case of the Commonwealth against
Emmett G. Burch, charged with the
murder Of Raymond o, Embry, an in
surance man. Burch claimed SELF
defense and temporary insanity, as
serting he shot Embry after his
daughter, Verda Burch, told him En-
bry had seduced her.
Attorneys for the state, in summing
up, asserted Burch was sacrificing his
daughters reputation that he himself
might live.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-02

Porto Rico is taking great guam
tty of electrical goods from this coun-
try
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-26
CHANGES DUE
IN BIG OFFICES
Governor Will Reorganizc the
Department of Public
Grounds Shortly

Steps for complete reorganiza-
ton of the Department of Public
Grounds and Buildings on a basis of
business efficiency are being consid-
cred at the Governors Office and, il
necessary, bills to carry out the
Sproul ideas for bureaus of account
ing, property, construction and 9TH
er purposes will be presented to the
Legislature in the next fortnight.
Harry S. McDevitt, secretary to the
Governor, served as secretary to the
State Board of Public Grounds and
Buildings for a time and some of
his experience will be called upon to
devise means for speeding up the
business end.
The bill providing for engineers,
architects and superintendens to
have charge of construction will go
into the Legislature soon and so
will the measure to authorize the
Governor TO employ experts to ad-
wise him on progress of public
works and to formulate plans. The
bills 10 provide for the construction
OF the additional Office building, the
Capitol Park extension landscaping
and part of the terrace are being
drawn up and the detailed plans for
the Third street work on the Capitol
Park are being made by Arnold w.
Brdnner.
The name of Thomas w. Temple
ton. OF Wilkes Barre, former Con-
grcssman from Luzerne county, is
being mentioned for superintendent
of the department.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-26
OKeefe Shaded Schitf
in Disappointing Bout

With couple even rounds and
two distinctly in favor of Otto
Okeefe, Sammy Schiff, at the Mo-
tive Power boxing show last night,
did not do himself full credit and in
the general opinion. lost the de-
clsion. Schiff cannot continue to
pattle so often If he would make a
good impression. His battle the
night before with Medar at Phila-
delphia, left him battered with slight
energy. Okeefe was no worlds
wonder, either, and the bout was a
disappointment. Sammy should lay
off longer than one day If he wants
to make the best showing he is ca
pable of. His left leads, his chief
olow, missed every time and it took
no clever boxer to evade them. What
sam needs is a two-weeks workout
ana he will be back in his premier
shape.
The Motive Power should not have
signed him up, directly after a hard
hight the night previous. and the
management is also blamed for call
ing in so many substitutes. A par
ty named Young Donovan was
picked at the last moment to en-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-26

counter Nate Isaacman, who is the
fastest and most competent boxer in
this town at present. Nate finished
his man in one minute and Is sec
onds. This chap should be known
as the Human Ten Pin" for he has
been knocked out five times in two
weeks. He may like it, but the spec
tators do not.
Another substitute was Coushie,
though some said his name was
"Cootie," by the way he stuck close
to Joe Dorsey, of Philadelphia, who
shaded him all the way, although he
was heavier than Joe by ten pounds.
The only brisk fight of the evening
was that between Make Williamson
and Young Fulton. They never rest
ed .one second but were after each
other from tap of gong and" and
neither had a shade to the finish.
A small youngster, Smiling" Sam
my Speese. who just can't help grin
ming all the while. rather surprised
another local boy, Young Dunkle,
who was heavier but not so clever
The smile that would not come of
remained to the end and the news
paper decision was in favor oil
Smiling Sammy"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-26
FIRST CAVALRY
FLAGS RECEIVED
First of National Guard Col
Ors to Come Here For
Display in Rotunda

The first of the flags carried by
organizations of the PENNSYLVANIA
National Guard until entry into the
federal service to be sent to the Ad-
jutant Generals office preparatory
to being placed in the rotunda of the
State Capitol, was received by Cen
eral Beary to-day. The lot consisted
Of the United States standard and
the regimental flag of the First Penn
sylvania cavalry. This unit was COM
manded by Colonel John p. Wood, of
Philadelphia, until it was dismem-
bered and the men distributed
through various units of the Key
stone division. Colonel Wood sent q
letter to General Beary commencing
the plan to have the flags placed in
the Capitol and it is expected that
other flags of the old guard regi-
ments will be sent here soon.
A flag of one of the signal corps
battalions organized out of drafted
men at Camp Lee, was received here
some time ago and the colors of the
regiments in France will be deposit
ed here.
Adjutant General Beary left to-
day for Washington where he will
endeavor to learn from War Depart
ment officials just when the Keystone
division troops willy start for home
and the camp of dem utilization to
which they will be assigned.
The State Department of Health
to-day sent engineers to Mechanics
burg and vicinity to make an investi-
cation into the cause of an outbreak
of typhoid fever. Residents of the
town were instructed to boil all water
used for domestic purposes as a pre-
measure.
The Public Service Commission
to-day heard the application for the
III crying with tic Hershey Transit
Company of trolley companies oper-
ating in Lancaster, Lebanon and
Dauphin county.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-26
ROLLER TO MEET LEWIS

Wrestling fans of Harrisburg and
other cities within easy reach OF this
town. are going to be given the
golden opportunity of their lives to
see classy mat battle at the Chest
nut Street Auditorium next Tuesday
night, when Ed. stranger" Lewis,
the sensational American heavy
weight. meets DIR. B. F. Roller. the
famous physician wrestler. and ALL
star athlete.
The change in the card was made
upon the request of Lewis manager
"Billy" Sandow. after Roller had ac-
cused Lewis of running away from
him. Roller, who claims to have per-
fected a block for the famous head
lock used by Lewis, is more than con-
fdent that he can win over the clever
ex-ckampion. and will put up the bat
tie OF his life to accomplish the trick
DR.. Roller. who is considered the
mcst scientific wrestler in the game
both in this country and abroad, has
met and defeated some of the best
men in. the game. He comes here
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-26
City Falling Down Badly
in Red Cross Drive For
Aid of Destitute Refugees

Harrisburg is falling down sadly
on the allotment of thirty-five tons
of clothing to be secured here as the
city's contribution to the Red Cross
campaign for clothing to be sent to
war sufferers in Southern Europe.
The people OF the city have not
awakened to the crying need.
This is the situation as Red Cross
officials presented in this morning.
\ small pile of bundles in. the cloth
ing campaign headquarters in the
Donaldson building is the entire to-
tai of contributions received toward
the thirty-five tons.
The clothing is to be sent to Ar
menians, Czechs, Slavs, and other
peoples of Europe who are in dire
distress because of the world war
The local campaign is in line with
a national drive for 10000 tons.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-26

with a win over Zbyszko, less than a
year ago. and states that with a win
over Lewis here, Tuesday night, he
will Immediately challenge Zbysko
to match for the championship. title.
With Lewis the match here will
mean more than any bout he has had
since leaving the service of the Army.
To lose to Roller next Tuesday night
will put Lewis out OF the running
for the championship for the rest or
the season, and on the other hand,
should he be declared the winner. he
will again be able to lay claim to the
title that he lost in New York Friday
night.
The announcement of the Killer
Lewis match has created more inter-
est than has ever been shown in
wrestling match staged in this city.
and the fans are more than pleased
with the promoter for bringing in
such q classy match. The advance
seat sale will open up Thursday at
George Harry's cigar store and the
Shenk and Title sporting goods store.
There will be no advance in prices.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-26
May Raise Dam at
York Haven Shortly

The State Water Supply Commits
sion has approved the application of
the York Haven Water and Power
Company for permission to raise the
dam in the Susquehanna at York
Haven. 1t is planned to do the con-
struction work on the west channel.
The city of CoatesvilIe has been
given permission to make changes
in the size of the proposed storm
water sewer along Gibbons Run,
CoatesVille, while the Pennsylvania
Rubber Co.. received permission to
make change in the channels Of
Vinegar and Brush creeks, jeanette.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-26
The Cloos Co. Will
Open Store Tomorrow

Announcement is made on another
page of this paper of the opening of
the Gloss Compapy's new ready
wear store for women in the Penn
Harris Hotel building tomorrow
morning.
The new store has been placed in a
state of complete readiness with lines
of women's and misses ready-to-wear
clothing, including blouses wraps.
Dolmans, capes, suits and dinner and
evening gowns and forcks. The fur
nishings are in mahogany and pro-
vide an unusually attractive interior.
In addition to the local store the
Cloos Company conducts similar
stores in Reading and Lancaster, with
buying headquarters in New York,
from which market stocks will from
time to time be strengthened by the
new modes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-26

LEAGUE BOOMS
Iifflin and Reedsville Get in;
Millersburg Falls in Line
and Game Will Flourish

Six, and perhaps eight teams, will
+ represented in the old Dauphin-
erry League, with three and prob
ply four of the old towns represent
L. At last evenings meeting of the
+ Flegates in the Shenk and little
porting Goods store, Mifflin. Juni-
a county. and Reedsville. Mifflin
Punty, were officially admitted to
|cmbership. Petitions were pre-
ntcd from two other towns.
Mifflin and Reedsvillc are two OF
c best baseball towns in the Ju-
|ata Valley. Both presented their
|,titions for membership at last
|ccli's meeting, and were represent
| at that time by the delegates.
Nlillersburg, one of the old towns
|nsdered doubtful until last eve
Ing, fell in line and will again be
spresented by strong aggrega
on. Dauphin, which reported at
st weeks meeting that it woulu
represented this season, and Hal
AK, announced at the meeting that
|ey woul be unable to present Il
leup this season.
The trio of Perry county teams
c all expected to be in line. New
Ert and Duncannon have already
|ade every arrangement and are
re to be in line. Ground Difficult
les are causing some concern at
but if these can be sat
|factorily adjusted, the town will
in line.
Petitions for berths were received
ON two new towns, New Cumber-
I'D and Milton at last evening :
Getting. Now Cumberland had a
|legation of four representatives in
tendance and the petition was fav-
|ably considered, but because of the
|rlier fling of petitions of Mifflin
nd Reedsville. these two were
anted. The chances of New Cum
|rland landing place in the league
Fe considered good, however.
In the event that Marysville finds
|rself obliged to withdraw, it is ex-
Ected that the franchise will be
|varded to New Cumberland. If not,
Forts will be made to secure an
her town in this territory in order
round out an eight club circuit.
Important matters relative to sal
Is, nonresident players and num-
,r of other matters, were considered
last evenings meeting, but no
finite action was reported. Anoth-
meeting will be held within the
Xt week when all details will be
ranged.
With the addition of the new
WINS in Juniata and Mifflin coun-
rs, the old name, Dauphin-Perry is
longer exactly applicable and the
|mc may be changed. There is,
Pwever, a sentiment in favor of the
|tention of the old name.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-26

Steetlon. next Wednesday night. and
judging from the following bouts ar
ranged by the veteran. the show will
be even better than the first, which
was voted the best seen in this sec.
tion for years. Lew, Mutzell, Of
Lancaster, who showed himself to be
real one by beating Young" Rus.
sell, in the last bout of the club, VIII
tackle Lancaster's best lightweight in
Eddie" Locker. Locker has
tried to be placed several times in this
section. but it seems as If no one
wants his game.
"Black Gunboat" Smith, of Harris
burg, the clever deaf-mute, who beat
his last man. was matched by request.
of "Joe's" patrons, with Billy
Brown, of Lancaster. Jackie" Parks.
touteu as Lancaster's best 122-pound
boy, will meet Young Johnny" Gill,
of York. Barrett handles the real
Gill, who is now across in Germany.
and he says this boy must make good,
or lose the name he carries. The
opener is between kid" Jones. of
Lancaster, and Pat" O'Connor, of
two light heavyweights,
who have no love for each other.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-26
Seasons First Ball Game
Spells Victory For the
American Eagles, Jr.

Very properly. the first national
pastime fray of this vicinity for the
year 1919 was a victory for tho
American Eagles, Jr., at steeltou
yesterday where they walloped the
st. Mary's club, "a. \ big crowd of
steeltonites who must depend on the
amateur brand this summer, rushed
to the spot and blew off the lid with
a roar like the seven o'clock whistle.
1t was just perfect for baseball, warm
enough to ginger all hands and put
the pep in the twirlers. Ledger was
so Juiced up with the shad-tiies buzz
zing round that he smote a double
and triple. The casualty list was: