I uL I^W.IJUPII4 .Jipi|.ll.un y- A.. 4 UPI 1 J'4JI• 1 M New "Torpedoplane Would Make Country Safe From Invasion, Is Declaration HARRISBURG ®IPKP TELEGRAPH LXXXVI — No. 38 20 PAGES NEXT STEPS OF U.S. IN DELICATE GERMAN PROBLEM EAGERLY AWAITED Berlin Announces Time Has Expired For All Excep tions in Campaign of Ruth lessness; Hope For Con ference of Neutrals Not Abandoned MAY LOAN GUNS TO U. S. MERCHANTMEN Action on Austria's Stand and Reply to Mexico's Sug gestion For Embargo and Other Questions to Be De cided; Cabinet Meets Washington, Feb. 13. Berlin's formal announcement that the time has expired for all exceptions in the campaign of ruthlessness, turned at tention here to-day to the questions which confront the American govern ment in whatever next steps may be taken to meet the situation. President Wilson abandoned his usual morning game of golf and re mained at work in his study. In the afternoon the cabinet met and went over the situation. Among the questions now being carefully considered are: The proposal of a conference of neutrals to outline the rights of the nations not engaged in the war. Tills has not taken definite form and its exact status has not been divulged: nevertheless it is known the idea has not been abandoned. Loaning guns for the arming of American merchant ships. The prc|K>ndcrance of opinion among officials who have advised the President on this point favors having the navy furnish the guns. Action on Austria's situation in the new campaign. The new am bassador, Count Tarnowski, still is waiting to present his creden tials. A reply to Mexico's suggestion for embargoes on food and ammu nmon to the belligerents. Any or all of these questions are ex pected to be decided in the near fu ture. Overt Act Threatens While it was reiterated to-day that [Continued on I'age 18] If Ice Isn't Cheap Next Summer, Iceman Can't Blame It on Shortage! If Ice Isn't cheap in this city next summer it will not be because Nature hasn't been doing her part to provide a big supply. Ice more than a foot thick is the unusual harvest now being cut by gangs employed by the United Ice and Coal Company and large numbers of butchers and ice cream manufacturers who have small private ice houses. Incidentally, the temperature early this morning fell to within eight tenths of one degree above zero, the lowest official record for Harrisburg in several years. In the suburban and country districts the mercury was from six to eight degrees lower. The United Ice Company is working at the Laurel and Ellendale dams for its supply. A fairly large amount was cut several weeks ago during a former cold snap. Warmer weather is fore casted far to-night and to-morrow by the local branch of the weather bu reau. SEAPLAXES RAID TRIESTE Rome, Feb. 13. (Via Paris)—ltalian seaplanes caused considerable dam age in an air raid on the San Rocco navy yard ..ear Trieste on Sunday night, according to an official state ment by the Admiralty. The state ment says that a number of bombs were dropped causing the outbreak of an extensive lire. All of the machines, which belonged to the upper Adriatic squadron, returned safely. THE WEATHER tor Ilurrlsburg and vicinityi Part ly cloudy imd warmrr to-night, with lowest temperature about 15 degree*; Wrdnritday, generally cloudy and warmer. For r.iixtern Pennsylvania: Partly cloudy and warmer to-night: Wednesday cloudy und warmer, probably aiiow In northern por tion: moderate weat to aouthnMt winds. River o Important elianßea will occur In gauge lielghta or general Ice conili tlona ill the NtrcaniM of the Mua nuebanna river ayatein. The river at llnrrlxliurg will continue lee bound and probably Htatlonary at a Mage of about 6.0 feet. (General Condltlona The HlrniiK, blub prtuurr nre thnt co\cred ihonl of the country rn. of the Rocky Mountalna, Monday mornliiK, lia* moved eaatward with •lecrcaln K Mtrcngth uud In now central over the Mldle Atlnn. tie Btutea. A disturbance central over Arlaona with It. front reach. liik northenat ward Into the Inner Mlaalaalppl Valley, |. caaShfi MtronK northerly wlnda In Weat Texaa and Oklahoma and Kener ally cloady weuther In the Plain. State*. IlKht anow haa fallen In Utah, Nevada. Idaho. Montana the Dakotaa, Mlnneaoln and Mlcblican; claewhere the weather haa been fair. Temperaturet 8 a. m., a degree* above aero. Sunt Hlaea, 7tol a. m.; aeta, JiM p. m. Monm I.aat quarter, to-morrow nlacbt. B:JM o'clock. " River Staxei H.O feet above low water mark. I* Yeaterday'a Weather IllKheat temperature, 17. I.owcat temperature, 5. Mean temperature. 8. Normal temperature, 29. SOMETHING FOR THE DENTISTS TO WORRY ABOUT—NO SUGAR TO RUIN CITY'S SWEET TOOTH r^'S- IN 'l ■ THE IDLER* —NOW. M 5. BJANS.I ~- /?v JON Tl? FLOOR J CI y Wr PICF r^hG=)/ A F,NE n \ J . s Jr/\ R'tE I I ROOMY AfiftRTMENT J r~ \ 1 KX? RENT- TOE M f?(P\ / \ fi - ,wt | j'&LAijuxoß 1 jf- THREATEN? HARRISBUIft JW-\ 1 I ' r M CUPBOARD DWELLERS ' m WMINE mmi ( Sl ktk*: SECRETARY BLACK OF Y. M. C. A. NOT CANDIDATE AGAIN General Secretary Announces He Intends Filling An other Position PLAN DEVELOPMENT lo Employ Boys' Secretary; to Make All Departments Live and Active Rumor long circulating among members of the Young Men's Chris tian Association became a certainty when it was learned at the monthly meeting of the board of directors last evening that Homer Black, for many years general secretary of the local in stitution, would not again be a candi date for re-election. \ Mr. Black s determination to accept a position in another line of work led to his statement that he would be willing to continue as general secre tary only until the board could find a successor. Plans for Development Comprehensive plans for the de velopment of the association's re sources were embodied in a number of recommendations by the special committee appointed for the purpose. One of these recommendations is that the association conduct a whirlwind campaign for new members. The com mittee's findings probably will be adopted in whole by the membership. Another new feature proposed is the employment of a secretary for boys. His duties will be to make the various departments more attractive to youths and boys. Other innovations suggested are increased religious ac tivities, lectures on public and edu cational topics, regular meetings of the membership and the lighting of the outside of the building. The pro posal of installing a swimming pool in the building was left over until experts can be consulted. Annual Mooting To-night The annual meeting of all active members will be held in the assembly room of the Y. M. C. A. at 7.45 this evening. The order of business will include committee reports and the election of officers and directors. Five new directors must be elected to take the place of W. J. Bescure, Paul Johns ton, W. A. Zollinger, W. 11. Kautz and E. J. Greenawalt, who resigned at the last meeting. The terms of the first four named directors expire to-day. In addition to the new directors tlie constitution provides that a president, vice-president, recording secretary, treasurer and librarian shall also be elected at the annual meeting. All active members are eligible to vote. Report of Special Committee Tlie committee appointed at the last meeting to canvass the Y. M. C. A. situation, to suggest ways and means for increasing the activities and mem bership of the association and to rec ommend needed changes in the policy of the association reported in brief as follows: "Reaffirmation of the objects of the Y. M. C. A. to be the 'improvement of the spiritual, mental, social and phys ical condition of young men.' "Recommended that as a proper mark of appreciation for the past serv ices of Mr. Black the sum of $1,200 be allowed film, this amount to Include such compensation as may come to him so long as he shall remain with the association, while acting as tem porary secretary until a new secretary Is obtained. "Recommended: a 'hoys' secretary,* whose special duties shall be the care and entertainment of the younger [Continued on Page 18] HARRISBURG, PA., TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 13, 1917 SPROUL RESOLUTION IS HOTLY DEBATED; KILL AMENDMENTS Baldwin Follows Senate Lead in Declaring Democratic Proposal Unconstitutional and Hoase Votes to Sustain Him 148 to 44; Vote on Probe to Come Late Today The House spent most of to-day in hot debate over the amendment and adoption of the Sproul resolution for the investigation of the State govern ment, with the prospects of getting down to a vote late to-day. The Democrats reintroduced the same amendments to the resolution RECALL OF MAYORS AND COUNCIL IN 3D CLASS CITIES Bill Amending Clark Act Pre sented in House; Decks Cleared Early A rush of bills. including one amending the Clark act to provide for recall of mayors and council men of third class cities and others covering eugenics, repeal of registra tion of nurses and correctional farms suggested by the Tener commission which reported last session, marked the session of the House of Repre sentatives to-day. Plenty of business was done and the lower branch clear ed its decks early to handle the Sproul resolution on second reading. Industrial Hanks A bill to establish a system of State chartered 'industrial banks" to do business n small loans was Introduced by Mr. Cummins, Philadelphia. Banks In cities having between 25,000 and 50,000 population must have $25,000 capital while those having between 00,000 and 100,000 must have $50,000 and In larger cities the minimum must be SIOO,OOO. A provision is made for $1 charge for each SSO or fraction thereof loaned for expenses and examination. Mr. Qormley, Beaver, introduced a bill to allow four tipstaves at SBOO annual salary for counties having be tween 70,000 and 90,000 population. A plan for magistrates, aldermen and Justices to try minor offenses be fore a jury of six is embraced in a bill presented by Mr. Sinclair. Fay ette. Other bills introduced were: Mr. [Coutinuod on Pago 18] TWO STOVES BLOW UP WHEN HOUSEWIVES START FIRES The explosion of two stoves this morning caused quite a bit of discom fiture to the owners just at the time they needed the fire most with the thermometer hovering around aero. Mrs. Catherine Groff, 1011 North Third street, started a fire in her range this morning to prepare the family breakfast. A moment later she wue £ht Star- #ni>rpcn&ent. which were ruled out of order in the Senate a week ago and after a sharp debate thereon Speaker Baldwin fol lowed the lead of the Senate and ruled them out as being unconstitutional. He was sustained in an appeal from the ruling by a vote of 148 to 44. An amendment of Mr. Walter to have the commission report in May was defeated, the vote being 82 ayes to 113 noes. Fourteen Democrats voted in the negative. [Continued on Page 18] FISCAL END OF SCHOOL DISTRICT IS UNDER SURVEY Rooks Thrown Open to Experts of Rureau of Municipal Research All books and records of the Har risburg school district were thrown open at noon to-day to three experts of the Bureau of Municipal Research following a conference between Rus set 11. Allen, G. M. MacAdam and Carl Brehmer, of the bureau's survey de partment, and the civic and executive committees of the Harrisburg Cham ber of Commerce, under whose direc tion the work is to be done. Mr. Allen will have charge of the work, which is to consist of a close examination into the financial ends of the school board. He will submit the recommendations. Mr. MacAdam will examine the accounts, and Mr. Breh mer will look into the mechanical side of the building management and operation. As outlined to the Commerce Cham ber committees by Mr. Allen, the sur veyors will look into every ramifica tion of the fiscal end of the board. The methods of holding and expending moneys and the efllciency of the pur chasing department will be examined. Mr. Brehmer also will devote some time to the efllciency of janitors and the mechanical appliances of the schoolbuildings. The work, which Is to be somewhat similar to that done by Clarence J. Driscoll in the city police department, will take from two to fhree weeks, according to Mr. Allen. At a future date the pedagogical end of the board dealing with ihe methods and efficiency of the teachers may be ex amined. startled by a loud explosion. Un known to her, the water pipes froze during the night, and the intense heajt caused the stove to burst when the ice melted. So one was hurt but the range was a mass of Junk. Fanny Valentine, of 921 Sarah street, experienced the same trouble a little later In the day. Ice in the coal turned to steam and the range turned to shell and shrapnel. The ex plosion waa harmless. "TORPEDOPLANE" WOULD MAKE COUNTRY SAFE No Danger of Invasion, Fiske Says If New Invention Is Used LAUNCHED FROM PLANE Regular White Head Romb Used; One of Relligerents to Use It Soon New York, Feb. 13.—America would be safe from invasion through the use of the "torpedoplane," Hear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske, United States Navy, retired, declared in an address at the Pan-American Aeronautical Exposition last night. It is a scheme whereby it is claimed that the regular White head torpedo may be launched from an airplane as effectively as from a destroyer. The "torpedoplane" under favorable conditions, Admiral Fiske said, would make a $20,000 airplane a worthy match for a $20,000,000 battlecrulser. He added that he had received private information from Europe, which had been verified from a wholly different source, that about a year ago a British naval aviator made four flights over land into the Sea of Marmora in an airplane, under which a Whitehead torpedo was secured, and sank four Turkish vessels. The admiral said he had received information "df absolute reliability" that one of the belligerent countries is taking means to use this plane on a large scale. Waugh! They're Going to Return to the Old Braided Cutaway For A. M. Fellows Philadelphia, Feb. 13.—Styles in men's clothing was the principal topic for dis cussion at the annual convention of the National Association of Merchant Tail ors, which opened here to-day. About 400 custom tailors from all sections of the country are here for the con vention. The styles, delegates say, will not be set by any arbitrary action of the association, but will be governed by the predominating changes as shown by the garment exhibit in which the ideas of virtually every member of the organi zation will be set forth. Leading dele gates expressed the opinion that the exhibit will indicate among other changes a return to the old braided cutaway coat for morning and the dis carding of the white vest edging. Boldness of Villa Is Interpreted as Political; May Seize Other Towns Columbus. N. M„ Feb. 13.—The bold ness of the band of Villa followers who have made camp at Palomaa, Mexico, only six miles below the international boundary, is interpreted here as u po litical rather than a military move by Villa. * While the military authorities here say another raid on this place by Villa forces is not expected, precautionary measures are being taken, including In structions to a fleet of airplanes to make a flight to-day along the border in th ehope of obtaining further infor mation about conditions at Paloinas. CUTS THROAT AND MOTS IIM>OI) RUN INTO BtTCKKT Willtamsport, I'a., Feb. 13. Bending over a bucket In order that he might prevent blood from gush ing over the carpet, Herbert L. Deit rick, aged forty-four years, commit ted suicide here by cutting his throat with a razor, Single Copy, 2 Cents HOME EDITION COUNCIL RECEIVES POUCE AND HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS POLICE SURVEY RESULTS PUT UP TO CITY COUNCIL Commission lo Abolish "Detec tive Bureau" at Special Meeting Friday WASTE OF GOOD MONEY Civil Service For Bluecoats and Sleuths Urged; Should Keep Records City council will hold a special meeting; Friday afternoon to uct du ally on the abolishment of the City Detective Bureau. The resignation of William L. Windsor, Jr., superintendent, of the bureau, was accepted this morning. An ordinance was then passed creat ing the position of clerk to the bureau of police with an annual salary of $1,020. Council took this action this morn ing upon the recommendation of Mayor Meals, who was unable to be present because of Illness.. In mak ing the recommendations Mayor Meals enclosed the preliminary report of C. J. Drlscoll, of the New York Bureau of Municipal Research. Records Incomplete The police expert in this report which was submitted to the Mayor [Continued on Page 20] j| U„ S AVIATORS FOLLOW VILLA'S jj j -.AH BO |j i! COLUMBUS, N. M., FEB. 13 —UNITED STATES j jj AVIATORS TO-DAY INVESTIGATED REPORTED ]j jj VILLA MOVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF PALO- j jj MAS, SEVEN MILES SOUTH OF HERE AND THREE ] |j MILES BELOW THE BOEDER. SIGNAL CORPS jj OBSERVERS ACCOMPANIED THEM AND PRE- |j j! PARED THE DETAILED REPORTS, THE AN- ][ jj NOUNCEMENT OF WHICH, HOWEVER. WAS \\ jj WITHHELD. IT WAS BELIEVED HERE THAT JOSE ! j! YNEZ SALA2AR, REPORTED IN COMMAND OF j| ;| 0 TROOPS, WAS PLANNING A DETOUR !i jj TOWARD JUAREZ WHERE SCATERED VILLA I ]| BANDS WERE SAID TO BE CONCENTRATING FOR j| jj AN ATTACK. j! i| MARKET CLOSES STRONG j !! ' i! jj 1 hour The closing was j j,- • ji j! over the holiday with seme encournjement and brought 11 ij moderately of the active list, lifting .transportation issues jr. ]' one to three points. S - stimated at 400,000 shares, li jj Harrisburg.—The Heidleman third class city bill pro- I is ! j viding for the filling of councilmanic vacancies without spe- ][ ! j cial election passed the Senate finally to-day and now goes 1 [ j to the House. A bill to provide for civil service for firemen I r j in third class cities was presented in the Senate. The bill [r ! placing the Public Service Commission under the direction it I of the Department of Interna! Affaire, was recommitted by ![. | the Senate tor a hearing. Representative Sf*~arU introduced Jt" j a bill to-day appropriating $57,700 to theHarrisburg Hos- j f ! pital, $50,000 for maintenance and $7,700 for a garage. 1 1 | SPROUL PROBE PASSES HOUSE SECOND READING j ! State government passed the House on second reading this I [ j afternoon and will come up finally to-morrow. On a test J ! ballot on the first section the vote stood 116 to 80, only five < ' j Democrats voting against it. During the debate the Gover- i > ; nor was holy denounced on one side and those who started j ! j the investigation were censured in equally strong terms. j'' I ; MARRIAGE UCENSES ChnrlrM Kdward Joucn and Grart- May Oahorne, Hirrlliurg. George Muturke. Mlddletvwn, and lUm Hleah, Philadelphia. 1 iinwniimimir RAUNICK FAVORS CITY COLLECTION. OF ALL GARBAGE Health Officer Recommends Plan to Council in Annual Report URGES HOUSING CODE Asks For Autos, More Sanitary Officers and Food In spectors Municipal garbage collection, special provisions in case municipal ash col lections are favored, additional sani tary officers and food inspectors, rigid milk inspection laws, autos for the department, adoption of a modern housing code and revision of present building reg Jatlons were among the many things recommended to City Council to-day by Dr. John M. J. Raunick, city health officer, in his annual report. In urging municipal garbage collec tions, City Health Officer ltaunick ad vised establishing a separate bureau to handle this work. Dr. Raunlck's remarks on this question follow, in part: "The present ten-year contract ex pires January 1, 1918, and contains an optional clause which provides that [Continued on Page 4]
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