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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
City Withdraws a
Siding Protest

The City of Philadelphia to-day
withdrew before Chairman Ainey, of
the Public Service Commission, pro-
test against the construction of a
siding at Fifteenth street and Wash
ington avenue, in Philadelphia, which
is planned to reach the Marine corps
store buildings An agreement was
reached whereby when tracks are ele-
waited that the siding shall be re
moved.
Complaint was filed before the Com
mission by the Pittsburgh TaNicab
Company against jitney operators
running without certificates, 1t Is
charged that men are operating such
cars from garages.
The Shamokin and Mt. Carmel
Transit Company to-day filed notice
with the Commiss ion that the rate
Of fare on the Locust Gap division
i 10 be advanced from cents to :
cents and on the Shamokin and Asn-
land divisions from 6 cents cents,
effective September 20 Another in
crease announced was by the Du-
ouesre Inclined Plane Company. of
Pittsburgh. which advanced sing le
tickets from TO 10 cents. The Tay-
lorstown Natural Gas Company ad-
vanced its rates for work at wells.
Adjutant Frank d. Beary is in
Washington on National Guard mat
1ers and will meet with Governor
Sproul tomorrow at the capital
The state fire detection bureau has
received word OF conviction of four
NIcSherrystown boys charged with
arson. Inspector J. II. Mcfarland
worked up the case which involved a
barn fire at Hanover.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
KIPONA WILL BRING
MANY REAL THRILLS
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ers will plunge from the topmost
girder of the Walnut street bridge
into the Susquehanna during the
Kipona celebration.
The first dive will be taken by
Private Russell Myers. of the staff
of Base Hospital No. 81. Carlisle. the
second by Private Victor Webb, of
the local recruiting force and the
final plunge by William ]. Cham
bers, IO11 Market street. who re-
Gently came here from Philadelphia
where he won several cups for high
and fancy diving.
The AdmiraIS staff
Uniforms were planned to-day for
members of Admiral ]. William
Bowman's staff. which will board
the flagship kipona during Harris
| burg's big river celebration next
Monday. The ceremony of the ad-
miral and his staff going aboard
ship will be one OF the features of
the evening celebration.
Admiral Bowman has named the
following staff: f. j. Stackpole
vice admiral; George s. Reinoehl.
Gus NJ. Steinmetz, L. s Neefe. A. j.
Simms, Anton Benson. c. W. Wolf.
Thomas Kelker. ]. Cox Thompson,
Colonel ]. E. Kemper. Major +. c.
Mahin. Lieutenant r. c. Jacobs, c.
R. Beckley. '. Hummel Berghaus
and George ". Bogar.
Lighting Scheme
Work on placing the lights that
will illuminate the river during Ki-
pona Monday was started under the
! direction of J. Cox Thompson, of
the United Electric Company, to-
to-day.
The lighting scheme included
eleven $4,000 candlepower flood
lights which will he placed on poles
through the courtesy of General
Manager q. w Palmer. of the Har-
risburg Light and Power Company.
I These powerful lights will illumi-
nate the floats in the big historical
pageant.
The under water lights which
/ were such big feature of the 1916
celebration, will be placed to-mor-
row. This feature was originated
. by Mr.. Thompson. and is said by
electrical engineers to be the only
scheme of under water lighting that
has ever proved practical.
Officials Named
Officials to handle the big program
of aquatic events that will feature
the afternoon Kipona celebration
next Monday, have been announced
by the executive committee of the
Greater Harrisburg Navy, under
whose auspices Kipona will be held.
The afternoon program starts at
20 O'clock Sharn. and contestants
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
RAILROAD MEN
BOOST LEGION
Pennsylvania Employees to
Meet Next Week For
Organization

Posts of the American Legion will
be formed here. and at other points,
to be composed entirely of employees
of the Pennsylvania RAILROAD Com
pany. Altoona already has an or
sanization.
Some time ago the executive COM
mittee of the American Legion, ap-
preached the railroad management
with the suggestion that an Amer
lean Legion Post be formed among
the employees of the railroad COM
pany, who served in the armed
forces of the United States during
the great war.
This suggestion has been adopted
and posts are now being formed at
the different points along the sys-
tenn. \ number of employees met
here recently and application for
charter for a post has been made.
Plans are now under way for a
large meeting TO be held next week
at the p. Il. X. Y. NJ. c. A, Harris
burg, for the purpose of enrolment
of members.
Those Eligible
All persons who were employees of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
at the time OF their enlistment, OF
are now in the employ, and served
in the Army. Navy, or Marine Corps
between April 6. 1917 and NoVem-
ber II, 1918, are eligible.
This matter had its inception
with the executive officers of the
American Legion. and, therefore, is
not in competition with any other
posts at points where they may
exist
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28

are urged to be on hand promptly.
The officials include:
Referee-Ray +. Stewart.
Judges-George w. Reinoehl, Gus
NJ. Steinmetz. L. +. Neefe, A. j.
Simms, a. Reeder Ferriday, George
W. Reilly, +. S. Herman, f. j.
Stackpole, Orville Hickok, Sd; r. A.
Reeves, Frank Gregory, a. S. Pat
terson. George w. Bogar. c. w.
Wolf, George X. Reist, A. P. Dinta-
man. A. d. Bacon, the Rev. s. w.
Herman. Francis ]. Hall, D. E.
Tracy. W. p. Starkey, w. T. Hildrup.
Jr., +. C. Rauch. Clarence s. Shenk
Charles w. Title. c. II. jackson.
Timers Roy D. Beeman, c. s.
Davis, A. +. Brown, II. w. Stone. f,
4. Gross, William Z. Bailey, Ray
mond Suydam, John s. Musser.
Starter. K. Staples.
Announcers-E. A. Doepke, r. z.
Cahill. V. Hummel Breckenridge,
Charles F. Schmidt.
Clerk of course-V. Grant Forrer.
Assistant clerks of course-F. NJ.
Kelker. Ira Kinder, r. Michener,
W. p. Lutz.
Marshal-E. c. Ensminger.
Assistant marshals-W. c. Fisher,
C. Lenten, David G. Bowman.
Official measurers-J. K. Shope
and L. G. Baltimore.
Inspectors-J. II. Dutch, Robert
Jacobs, Raymond Scherick, Charles
C. Stewart.
Official scorers-Ralph Schraed-
ley. Wellington C. Jones, Ross Hoff-
man, Douglass NJ. Royal, A s. Ham
mond, Charles G.. Miller.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
Withdrawal of British
Will Make the Armenians
Unprotected After Sept. IS

Paris. Wednesday. Aug. III
British troops began leaving the
Caucasus region on August Is anu
will all he out Of districts where
they have been protecting Armen-
iaus before September i. Daris
Arnold, OF Providence. r. l.. man.
aging director OF the American com.
mittee for relief in the Near East,
sgid to-day upon his return TO Paris
from London. While at the British
capital he interviewed NisCount
Peel. under secretary of war, who
told him il was impossible for The
British to retain troops in Armenia
unless the United States should give
assurances she would send troops
to relieve them within two or three
months.
Mr.. Arnold, who left CONSTANT
nople three weeks ago, says il is inn
perative that Turkey, both Euro
pean and Asiatic, should be policei
by foreign troops, preferably Amer
jean. before any actual partition Of
the country takes place. He says II
this is not done there will be whole
sale massacrcs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
FLIER FEARED
LOST NLAKES
SDHCOVERED
Engine Goes Bad, Forcing a
Landing in Michigan; Must
Finish Race Tonight
1t AsSociatcd Press.

Mount Clemens, Mich, Aug. 2S.---
Lieutenant II. f. Slater and Ser
geant Strickland, believed to have
been lost in Lake Ontario during
their flight yesterday from Buffalo
TO Toronto, in the interrationa'
aerial derby, are safe at Selfridge
field here. Lieutenant Thomas Gil,
commandant, announced to-day.
Slater's machine developed engine
trouble, causing him to head for nj;
home field instead of continuing the
flight to Toronto. Slater was iii
wireless communication with Sci
ridge field throughout his flight aft
er leaving Buffalo, it was said.
Compelled to land shortly aftc
leaving Buffalo. the aviators made
temporary repairs to their motor.
They reached Selfridge field late III
the day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28

Peter Thompson Ties, red, navy and
black ................6 .6oc and Csc
Children's Wash Dresses,
39c, 48c, soc, 6oc and 75c
MILDLY Blouses ................. soc
Black Satin Bloomers, 39c, 45c and 75c
Girls Stockings .42c, 45c, 48c and 69c
Children's Carriers :. 18c, 22c and 25c
Children's Drawer Bodies,
25c, soc, soc and Csc
Children's Belts ...... .25c and soc
Children's Bags and Pocketbooks,
Csc and SOC
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
GENERAL BOTHA,
FAMOUS BOER
LEADER, HDEAD
South African Premier Fought
Through War Then Led
Reconstruction

Pretoria, Union OF South Africa,
Aug. 2S.-General Louis Botha Pre-
mier and Minister of Agriculture of
the Union of South Africa. died
suddenly early to-day, following an
attack of influenza.
Louis Botha was born at Grey
town. Natal in 1868, and was n
member of the first Nolksraad of the
Transvaal. in which he represented
the district of Nryheid. At the be
ginning OF the Boer war in 1899 he
was veldt cornet for that district.
Joining the Boer forces in Northern
Natal. he soon rose 10 high COM
mands. He was in charge of the
Boer forces ut the battle of ColeHso
and Spion Kop and following the
death of General p. J. Jouhcrt, he
was made Commander in Chief CT
the TransVaal Beers. After the fal
of Pretoria he reorgani2ed the Beers
with a view OF prolonged guerilla
warfars. his forces offering steady
resistance TO the British up till late
in 1901.
Following the peace negotiations
between the Beers and the British,
General Botha took q leading role
il. the period reConSiruCtioH. After
the grant OF self government 20 The
Transvaal in 1907. General Botha
vas called on to form a government.
F'rcm this position ne resigned in
December 1912 owing 10 d:ssension
ii the cabinet, bat was Immediately
asked to form new government.
VI the outbreak of the great war in
1914. General Botha took command
of the Unior forces in Southwest
Africa. achieving a complete sue
cess and compelling the German
troops in that region to surrender.
With General Jan Christian SHUTS,
General Botha signed the Peace
Treaty with Germany on behalf OF
the Union of South Africa. June ?S
last He arrived at Capetown from
Europe on July 2S.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
School Wear For Girls and Boys

Windsor Ties, stripes and plaids .45c
New Hair Ribbon, plain and fancy,
large assortment ......25c to 69c
Children's Side Combs, 10c, 15c and 25c
Children's Dressing Combs,
10c, 15c, 1ec and 25c
Shoe Laces SC, SC and 10c
Shoe Polish Paste ....... &c and 12c
Hair Pins, box ......... .10c and 25c
Plain and Fancy Elastic, yd., 1oc to 3ec
Peter Thompson Laces -. SC and 10c
Reliable Muslin Underwear for Girls
of all ages at reasonable prices.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
REVOLT FLARES UP AGAIN
R,f ASsocinted prese

San Salvador. Wednesday. Aug.
27.-Although recent advices from
official sources in Honduras report
ed that the revolution had been put
down. a dispatch received to-day
from Honduran revolutionary
sources claims the reoccupation of
La Esperanza. capital of Intibuca
department. by the revolutionists.
The government forces were routed
in Trinidad. the dispatch adds. The
revolutionists also captured Santa
Barbara. Rebel forces under Cen
eral Cardona captured Carload
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
APPEALS TO RAILROADERS

Spokane. Washington, Aug. Is
An appeal to railway employees Of
the United States TO use their pow
erful influences so as to prevent an
international struggle of disastrous
consequences to both countries"
was received here to-day at the Of
fees of ]. CT. Luhrsen, president Of
the American Train Dispatchers'
Association, from officials of the
Mexican Railway Employees Asso-
ciation. 1t was requested that the
message be transmitted to all asso-
Citations of railway employees in the
-nited States.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28

Mincola. Aug. 2S.-Lieutenant T.
T. Honsigner, who became lost il
the dark on his flight from Albany
and landed at Farmingdale. y. Y,
last night arrived here at SIS a.
m. to-day. He was the twelfth
Mineola contestant to finish the
round trip in the international race.
Seven Toronto contestants have
completed the journey to Mineol1
and return.
All contestants for the $4,000
prizes must finish at Mineola or
Toronto by midnight.
Lieutenant II. II. George left here
for Toronto on the return trip at
9.37 o'clock.
Lieutenant Colonel Harold l..
Hartney. who completed the round
trip last night, announced to-day
that he would re-enter the race and
make another flight with a passen-
ger.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
| HERE
Is the Place
Dress Accessories For
tho Tonchor


Sc, 1Oc, 121ac, Csc and 35c
Hose supporters ........35c and SOC
Muslin Underwear in Corset Covers,
Brassieres, Drawers, Camisoles, Com
bination Suits, etc. ......2oc to $1.25
Complete line of sanitary supplies at
popular prices.
New Jewelrv---,r bar pins, brooches,
lingerie clasps, lavalieres, rings, etc,
25c to $1.00
New Pearl Beads, long and short,
Csc to $1.o0
Large line of Bead Necklaces and Pend
ants, all colorS ........ SOC to $1.48
New Side Combs .........25c and SOC
Cabinet Hair Pins, box ......4 .4c and SC
Cascade Combs ....... SOC and $1.00
New French Shell Pins :. Soc and csc
Ladies' Cotton Hosiery ...19c and 25c
Ladies' Silk Lisle Hosiery SOC and soc
Ladies' Silk Boot Hose ..33c and Csc
Ladies' Silk Hose .75c, $1.25 and $1.98
Ladies' Ribbed Vests,
12Iac, 15c, 1ec, 2ec, 3ec and SOC
Ladies Ribbed Union Suits.
39c, SOC, SOC, 75c, 89c and CSC
Boudoir Caps ...... .29c. SOC and CSC
Ladies' Neckwear, in an extensive line
of collar and cuff sets, separate COL
lars, georgette crepe and organdie
vestees, ruffling, etc. .25c and e8c
Wash Rags Sc, 10c, 121ac, 15c and l9c
Face Towels,
1Oc, 121ac, 15c, 1ec, 25c and 35c
Bath Towels .15c, 19c, 29c, 48c and Csc
Hand Mirrors ....... Csc, soc and 75c
Hair Brushes Csc, soc and csc
Dressing Combs,
sass 10c, 15c, 19c, 25c. and Soc
Ivory Finish Trays, Puff Boxes, Hair
Receivers, Brushes, Combs, Mirrors,
Manicure Articles, ETC.,
10c, 25c, SOC, soc, 88c and csc
Ladies' Leather Handbags soc
Ladies Silk Bags -. CSC and $1.48
Pocketbooks Soc, soc, 75c, csc and SLAB
Ladies' Belts, all colors, widths and
sizes .Zoc ana oOc
Toilet Articles-perfumes, toilet water,
face powder, rouge, talcum powders,
tooth pastes, tooth brushes, soaps,
ETC. ..'............. &c TO 4oC
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
Appeal OF Accused
Missionary Granted

Seoul, Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 26.-
The appeal of the Rev. Eli Miller
Mowry. of Mansfield, Ohio, n Pres
byterian missionary, who was con-
victed last April of shelterins
Korean agitators during the revolt
in this country, has been granted
by the Supreme Court. The court
quashed the original judgment IN
the case and remanded the mis-
sionary for a new trial before the
Court of Appeals.
Upon his conviction last April,
the Rev. Mr.. Mowry was sentenced
to six months Imprisonment at hard
labor. This dec sion was appealed
by him to the appeal court, which
sentenced him to serve four months
in prison. but suspended Judgment
for two years
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28

Boys Pants .................. SOC
Boys Blouse Waists ........... .48c
Boys Shirts, light and dark .....39c
Boys Belts .................. .Zoc
Boys Suspenders .......25c and 3Sc
BOYS Soft Collars .25c
Rows Buster Brown Collars -. .25c
Boys Neckwear .................3 .3sc
Boys Caps and Hats .25c, 35c and Csc
Boys Hosiery ..2ec, E5c, SOC and 6ec
Handkerchiefs,
Sc, 10c, 121ac, 25c and 35c
Windsor Ties, all colors .........35c
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28

Binghamton, y. Y, Aug. 2S.-The
mystery of the international derby
airplane reported to have been
wrecked Monday has been cleared
by news received here to-day fronl
Windsor. y. Y. Captain ]. NJ.
Foote. L. s. A., bearer of the letter
from President Wilson to the Prin. c
of Wales. was blown out of his
course after leaving Albany on Mon
day and landed near Windsor. lie
then found that a thrust bearing IN
his motor was so badly burned that
further progress was impossible. He
mailed the Presidents letter to the
Prince at Windsor and dismantleG
this plane, shipping it back II
Mineola last evening. He left 70,
New York
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-28
Dress Fc5rics For School
Wear

Dress Ginghams,
17c, 23c, 25c, 2ec, 3ec, 4Sc and soc
Peggy Cloth .................... 39c
Juvenile Cloth NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .48c
New Voiles, navy ground, georgette
patterns ......... 6oc, 85c and 8ec
Extensive lines of white materials, in
plain and fancy weaves, for dresses,
waists and skirts .......25c to $1.25
Plain Voiles, all colors .......... .48c
Dress Silks in poplins, messalines,
taffetas, crepe de chimes, and geor-
gette crepe, all colors .$1.29 to 1929
Premo Silks, all colors ...........59c
Pongee Cloth, all colors ....... soc
Silk and Cotton Crepe, all colors ..5ec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-17
ASKING OPINIONS ON
 { REMOVAL OF DEAD

Washington, August 16- -Special-The war department is writing relatives of soldiers killed in the war asking if it is desired that bodies be dsnterred and returned to the United States.
 It is understood that the great majority of those replying, answer in the affirm ative. It is believed to be the desire of the war department to permit these bodies to remain permanently in French soil. One reason is the contention of the department that the bodies, in many in stances, are mutilated, and in practicaI- ly all, not capable of being recognized
 There is a French law denying any one the right to disinter body until after the elapse of three years following the interment. The war department has requested the state department to request the French government to abate its law in favor of relatives of American sol diers killed in the war. It is taken for granted that France will agree to the request of the Washington government provided the request is made
 Interest in the discussion and con- sideration by officials in Washington as to whether the bodies should be returned er not, extends throughout the United States, wherever relatives or friends of those who gave their all. reside Mails reaching Washington are burdened with letters bearing on the subject, and de- spite the fact that the bodies are mu- tilated. the majority of those writing are anxious that they be returned, and buried either in home soil, or in a na- tional cemetery to be laid out for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-17
MERCHANT MARINE
 QUESTION IMPORTANT

Washington, August 16.-(Special) While excluded by the league of na- tions and the cost of living, the ques- tion of the merchant marine is one of the most important before Congress and according to Senator Underwood is destined to have it's inning.
 The House committee on merchant marine, a member of which is Repre- sentative Bankhead. has confined Us activity up to the present time in a5- certaining information possessed by representatives of the shipping board. Tn the near future, however. shippers business people in general-will be heard.
 The executive committee of the Ma tional Merchant Marine association, of which Senator Randall of Louisiana is chairman, is formulating a programme of the following features:
 l. Calling of a conference of rep resentatives of all organizations di-' rectly interested in shipping, ship building, manufacturing and export ing to agree upon fundamental prin- ciples of shippingSl gislation.
 ?. Creation of a department of ma rine to take over all the duties of the shipping board, except rate regulation, and to which the various marine bu- reaus of existing government depart- ments shall be transferred.
 3. Support of the American bureau of shipping.
 4. Establishment of load lines for American vessels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-17
MUSCLE SHOALS. WON
 DESPITE HANDICAPS

Washington, August 16.-(Special) It develops from testimony of Major l D. F. Gaillard of the ordnance depart- 1 ment. appearing before the sub-com- l mittee of the gene,,al Investigating committee of the House. charged with | prying into ordnance" that inspect ors of suggested sites for the loca- 1 ton Of the nitrate plant recommende1 l Muscle Shoals only as third choice, | first choice having been given to Chat tanooga and second to Knoxville It is interesting, too, that the ir- spectors gave fourth choice, immedi- ately after Muscle Shoals, to North Bir- mingham.
 Another interesting feature of the testimony was the statement of oft
 cial reason why Tuscaloosa was re- jected. That city. as Is remembered
 gineers whose recommendation was rejected by the War Department.
 According to Major Gaillard, recom- mendations for the site were / as fol- lows: Chattanooga, Knoxville, Shelf field. North Birmingham, Chattanooga
 {another site), Chattanooga (still an other site), Elizabethtown, Tenn; Kingsport, Tenn, and Spring City, Tenn
 These recommendations went to the Secretary of War and then to tle
 President. The official records of the War Department contain no statement
 of reason for the selection by the
 President of Muscle Shoals General William Crozier, then chief of ord nance, in a statement to the Secre- tary of War, said: 'T think that the examinations made indicate the limit of choice to four localities, Chatta- nooga, Knoxville. Sheffield and North Birmingham, and after fully consider ing all the aspects of the matter, it is my opinion that the site at North Chattanooga,- having been adjudged first from the fertilizer standpoint and first from the compromise stand point is best fitted for the construc-
 tion now contemplated, and I recom- mend it's adoption and the purchase of tract of 800 to 600 acres" When Major Gaillard was asked if the Secretary of War entered an order in writing after these reports had
 been made, he replied that "it came
 down to us verbally" He then pro
 duced the following under the head
 War Department. Office of the Chief
 of Ordnance. Nitrate Division, Wash-
 ington, August 6, 1919:
 "'The original letter 471.s6-2o20-
 Nitrogen, j-s. dated September 20.