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Mine Strike Seei The Weather CLOUDY HAKMSBUKG GRAPH Cfct Car JnlitFtnidil. XC NO. 148 18 PAGES O.M.V EVKI AtMoritTRD PRESS KBWIiPAl'fcUt I.V HAHHIaBUHO HARRISBURG, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 28, 1922. Dally Except Sunday. Entered a Second Claw Matter at tha Post 0(1 lea at liarrlaburg SI VOLE COPIES TWO CENTS 500 Passengers Caught on Sandbar Are Gotten Off in Safety End HOME EDITION ID IU ilJJ ly Jilt STREETS USED BV IRISH AS FIELD FOR BIG BATTLE Machine Guns and Artillery Used in Bloody Engagement Between Rival Forces AMBULANCE KEPT BUSY Casualty List Believed Large in Fight For Four Courts Seized by Irregulars Dublin, June 28.

(By The Associated Press). A fierce battle has been raging since dawn between the reg ular Irish Republican army troops and the Irregulars under Rory O'Connor for the possession of the four courts, recently seized by the latter. It Is believed the casualties will be large. Armored cars, trench mortars and ma chineguns are being used. At 8.30 o'clock this battle was still continuing.

The copper domes on the four courts had been blown In, am bulances were dashing about in all directions and the scene was one of Indescribable confusion. Itcfuae to Surrender The garrison of the four courts and the Fowler memorial were replying vigorously to the attackers nre and refusing all demands to surrender. About 700 men were engaged on the government side and the rattle of rifle and machinegun fire was punctuated by the eplfisions of bombs and the occasional booming of 12 pounder artillery. Orange Hall, taken over by the insurgents as a "refuge for Belfast Catholics," was also attacked. Newspaper men were not allowed to approach the scene of operations, the surrounding streets being cordoned with troops, consequently authentic details were difficult to obtain.

Woodchuck Hunter Mistakes Man For Bear and Fires Shotgun at His Head Johnsonburg, June 28. George A. Harruso, a stranger here, who saya his home is near Harrisburg, was mistaken for a bear last evening in the woods, a short distance from, town, by mrney frurkosKj, who was hunting woodchucks. Prurkoski noticed a dark object' moving about twenty feet ahead of him and thought it was a bear and opened fire with his shotgun. The contents of the shell struck him on the top of the head, literally covering his skull with shot and a few stray ones pentrated his face.

Harruso wag bending dowi. lighting a fire at the time, and when he straightened up Prurkoski discovered his mistake and immediately summoned aid and had the man brought to Dr. Darnick' office, who found that he was not fatally injured. 'He was taken to the Ridg way Hospital later for treatment. Kills Wife and Self Before Five Children Chester, June 28.

William Ward, a veteran of the Spanish American war, killed his Elizabeth, in their home at Linwood Heights, on the southern border of this city to day, and then committed suicide. Sounds of the shots and screams of their five children brought neighbors to the house. MARCONI IS HONORED New York, June 28. The John Fritz Medal, one of the highest distinctions bestowed by the engineering profession in this country, has been awarded for 1922 to Senator Guglielmo Marconi for the invention of wireless telegraphy. RAILWAYS WILL NOT DELAY CUT IN WAGE SCALE Executives Have Not Replied to Ultimatum Sent Out by Labor Chieftain Chicago, June 28.

(By The Associated Press). The ultimatum sent by B. M. Jewell, head of the railway employes department of the American Federation of Labor to T. DeWitt Cuyler, chairman of the association of railway executives that the 400,000 shopmen of the nation's railroads would go on strike unless the decisions of the Railroad Labor Board were ignored" and present wages maintained to day jvas met with silence by railroad managers.

There was little indication that the railroads would seriously consider Jewell's demands to hold back the $60,000,000 wage cut and restore abolished rules governing working iconditions in the shops. PENNSYLVANIA UNION MINERS ENGLAND'S RICH HEIRESS WILL WED LORD Miss Edwina Ashley, England richest heiress, will wed Lord Louis Mountbatten in July. The engagement, which was rumored when the young nobleman left with the Prince of Wales for his tour around the world, has just been announced. OPEN SUNDAY IN CITY IS CHARGED BY CHURCH BODY Grocery Stores, Poolrooms and Candy Shop Do Business, Report Asserts "Law and Order Sunday" will be observed in churches of the city Sunday when sermons on law enforcement will be delivered by pastors in accoraance with a resolution adopted at a meeting of the ministerial association and endorsed by the' Church Federation of Harrisburg and vicinity. A review of alleged local conditions is contained in a communication sent pastors by A.

Ramsey S. Black, chairman of the social service commission of the Church Federation, giving suggestions for sermons. It is suggested that the sermons cover the subjects of Sunday observance, gambling, the curfew law and prohibition enforcement. Grot ery Stores ((pen "Reports received from all over Harrisburg in reply to a letter addressed to our "block mothers'' show that some grocery stores are open on. Sunday in practically every section of the city; that a number of Continued on Pago 2 MAYOR APPEALS TO CMC GROUPS IN TRAFFIC WAR Speed Regulations Must Be Enforced For Safety of All; Certain of Aid Mayor George A.

Hoverter in close co operation with Chief of Police Thompson has determined to bring about immediate, reform in the traffic and speed regulations of the city. He has been promised the aid of all who are Interested in the proper use of the highways and streets, and it is certain that some stiff penalties will be Imposed unless there is immediate change of front on the part of those who have no consideration, whatever for pedestrians or for lawful users of the highways. Mayor Hoverter has addressed a letter to the several civic organiza To.mlirwt; on Pfjrc 15.1 In I A II 11MV P. R. R.

REACHES AGREEMENT WITH 42,000 WORKERS Maintenance of Way and Signal Departments Settb Controversy on Scats NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT Wage Fixed by Series of Confer ences Without Interference From Outside SHOP WAGE NEXT ON PROGRAM PHILADELPHIA. June 28. Ofliciuls of the Pennsylvania Sys tem are now in negotiation wim representatives of the shopmen and other classified employes outside of the four brotherhoods with a view bt reaching agreements on wages, and announcements are expected on results from time to time. It was said at the Pennsylvania olllces that the shopmen on the Pennsylvania did not take a strike vote because the road was not a party to the application made to the United States Labor Hoard for wage reductions for shopmen. Agreements regarding, readjustment of wyges between the management of the Pennsylvania Railroad System and representatives of more than 42.000 employes have been reached, it was announced by railroad officials yesterday.

The settlements affect the maintenance of way department, embracing 39,400 men, and the employes of the telegraph and department, numbering 3,100. Revised wage scales for the various classifications will become effective July 1. They involve reductions which have been mutually agreed upon to conform with the lower cost of living, general conditions of employment throughout the country and the public demand for cheaper transportation, as expressed in the Interstate commerce commission's order reducing freight rates. The negotiations were considered solely between the management and the elected representatives of the employes and were entirely voluntary and free from outside intervention. The information on which these negotiations were based was gathered Jointly by the two groups of representatives from industries in the territory served by the Pennsylvania System.

The successful outcome of the wage negotiations with the maintenance of way and telegraph and signal employes constitutes one of the most notable achievements for the Pennsy's employe representation plan for the amicable settlements of controversial questions in effect January 1, 1921. Since that time and prior to the opening of negotiations over the impending wage revisions, the plan has been instrumental in bringing to peaceful and satisfactory settlement more than 9,000 controversial questions between management and employes. "Moonshine" Destroys All Rays of Light, but Strait Jacket Irons Out Kinks Confined in a straitjacket at the Harrisburg Hospital where condition this morning was reported serious, Robert Jackson, colored, aged 58, of 915 Graham street, is believed by police to have been rendered insane through drinking "moonshine' Jackson was reported by residents in the vicinity of" Third 'and Kelker streets late yesterday to be wandering about the neighborhood in a dazed manner, unable to recall his name and address. Patrolman T. F.

Berry was notified and summoned the police patrol. Together with Patrol Driver Alfred C. Keys, he attempted to aid the man in regaining his memory, but was unsuccessful. He was removed to the Harrisburg Hospital where after treatment he was able to give his name and addess to the attaches. ROBBED OF $115,000 St.

'louts, June 28. Morris Shin derman, Chicago diamond broker, to day reported to the police that he had been robbed of $65,000 in diamonds and jewelry while enroute to Mexico, Missouri, from St. Louis yes DOES NOT ANTICIPATE STRIKE; THREA TEN TO MARCH ON MINES Pyramid Building Just a glimpse of some troopers of the 104th Cavalry limbering up for the big rodeo and tournament which seven troops of the regiment will stage at Island Park on the afternoon of July 4. The above group, reading from left to right, includes Sergeant Weidmann, Lieu PLANS READY FOR PARADE OF HOME CIRCLE MEMBERS Hundreds of Delegates and Guests Will Be in Line Late Today Plans for a huge street parade with hundreds of delegates to the Grand Circle convention of the Protected Home Circle in line, were announced as completed lust evening during the ceremonies at Winterdale, where the degree of protection was conferred on a class of 200 by Sharon No. .1 lodge team, Captain Samuel Hayward commanding.

The march will begin at 4 o'clock at Front and Market and move east in Market to Fourth, countermarching and returning to Second, north in Second street to Continued on Page 12. G3c ISLANDS OPPOSITE CITY ARE BEING DOTTED WITH CAMPS Lovers of Outdoor Life Are Going Under Canvas; Several Family Groups Already Nestled Under Trees; Men Who Work in City During1 Day Spend Nights in Open The 'Harrisburg camping season is herel Nestling among the trees and shrubbery on many of the islands in the Sussquehanna River along the Harrisburg shore and extending far up stream, many lovers of out door life are braving the chilly nights. Within the next two weeks predictions are made that scores of eamps will dot the many islands. Although still early in: the season several camps are already in full swing, while others are making final arrangements for their summer in the open. The campers, for the most part, are residents of city who are employed all day in town and spend their evenings the cooling waters of the Susquehanna and sleep beneath' the trees that cover the islands.

The camps are well equipped with comfortable cots fn waterproof tents, while kitchen facilities provide means of preparing meals such as are generally only enjoyed at home. Swimming and canoeing give recreation for the campers. Commntiag by Cum Al'hc rh vi'Vn a throw Eiroif Rodeo Thriller Keystone Photo Co. tenant Pike, and Corporal Ellis, on horseback: Privates Tuckey and Smith, standing behind them, and First Sergeant Cohill mounted on top. The Governor's Troop, which is to give an exhibition of close order drill and fighting on foot as a part of the program of twenty one events to start at 1.30 o'clock.

TO REPORT ON HIS STUDY OF SCHOOL PLANS Dwight H. Perkins Will Appear Before Board After Speaking at Joint Luncheon Results of study of the plans for the senior high school at Sixth and Division streets will be given Friday afternoon by Dwight Perkins, Chicago, in a report to the School Board at a special meeting. Mr. Perkins, one of the foremost aichitects of the country and member of a firm at present engaged in extensive school building was retained to make a study (of the single school plans. He was here for a conference with school district officials last week and will return Continued on Pace 2 of Harrisburg.

the campers enjoy the pleasures, scenery and outdoor lif as though they were miles from the nearest habitation. The trip to work in the morning is made by canoe in the same time usually occupied In the street car. Among some' of the early camps is that of Elmer E. Webb, of 31 South Seventeenth street, located on an island directly, west of Independence Island. It is named "Camp Virtue" and occupied by Mr.

Webb, his daughters, Martha and Helen, and son, Willard. Another early camp is "Jazz inn' located on the upper nai. i is camp is conducted by a group of young men from the city, as follows: Morris Sachs, 1510 Green street; Christ Taylor, 845 Harris street: Morris Quinn, 1335 North Second street; Howard Mehring, 414 Reily street; John Schreck. 1635 North Fourth street; James Taylor, 345 Harris street, James Emninger, 416 Relly street; Floyd Brown, 173 Green street, and Andrew Leight ner, 1423 Green street. Paul Springer, 1923 Fenn street and a party of young men have also established a camp rn Vl'nl in moi, 35 SMALL MINES THREATENED BY MINETRIKERS No Violence Reported, but Non Union Workingmen Are Fearsome 4 SMALL PLACES CLOSED Precautions Taken to Prevent Riots in Pittsburgh Bituminous Region By Associated Press Pittsburgh, June 28.

Authorities were to day expected to be out in force to take a hand in maintaining order should a march of miners planned against the Lovedale Hollow region, between Elizabeth and Glassport, materialize. The march was said to be planned by a large crowd of miners who yesterday forced closing of four wagon mines in Roberts Hollow. No violence was reported though threats were said to have been made to workmen at the mines. The march to be carried out today had as its objective the closing of some thirty five small mines in the Lovedale Hollow section. 105 Striking Miners Arrested at Colliery; Many Hurt in Crash Elkins, W.

June 28. One hundred and five striking miners and their sympathizers were arrested at Thomas, W. to day when they tried to prevent working miners from entering the pits. Sheriff B. Clouse and ten deputies made the arrests and took, the prisoners on a special train to Parsons, W.

where they will be given a hearing later. Many of the prisoners were injured a short time after the special left Thomas when a rear coach of the train jumped the track at Lim rock on Blackwater grade. Practically all the prisoners were in the coach, which turned over. Doctors and nurses were hurried to the scene from Elkins, Parsons and other points. Officials of the Western Maryland Railroad denied a report that the coach had gone over a 150 f'oot embankment.

Lightning Hits Hearse and Stuns Undertaker North Hergen, N. June 28. A "bolt of lightning struck a hearse, shocked the undertaker and caused panic among the mourners while the body of Sarah Gallo, of West Ho b'oken, was be'ng lowered into the grave at Flower Hill Cemetery late yesterday it became known to day. The horses attached to the hearse broke the traces in their fright and scattered the gathering before they could be controlled. After the undertaker had recovered from the shock, he went ahead with the Vatican Protests Return of Palestine to Jews Geneva.

June 28. (By The Associated Press) The Holy See readily agrees that the Jews of Palestine must have equal civil rights with other nationalities, but it cannot consent to the Jews enjoying a privileged, preponderant position over the other nationalities and faiths or to the rights of Christians being insufficiently safeguarded, the Vatican declares in a letter to the League of Nations. a HARDING'S CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY IS BRIDE Cincinnati, Ohio, June 28. Miss Coranell Mattern, confidential secre tary to President Harding was mar ried here to day to Norman P. Shep pard, attache oi the Insurance Bu reau for former service men.

THE WEATHER Harrlabnrjc and Vlclaltr. XJn aettlrd weather, probably ihow rn to nlsbt or ThurtMtay. Kot murk change In frniiirrnture, loweat to abnnt OS dstrreea Eastern Vn ettled, shower and thunder torna to night or Thursday. No change In temperature COFFEE KING SUED FOR $25,000 BY DAUGHTER mm Blood may be. thicker, than water, nniT mnv Alloc VTnlpn 'SJsinhnm is her father, Oreo Sanborn, a A AAA "conee King, tor su.uvu.

She charges that "papa" misappropriated several hundred volumes of rare books and manuscripts willed to her. She is now a teacher of equestrianism at a Lake Champlain riding MINERS REJOICE OVER PROSPECTS OF SETTLEMENT Believe Harding's Plan Will End Anthracite Suspension of Three Months By Associated Press Wilkes Bar re, June 28. A feeling of optimism such as has not prevailed since the suspension of operations on April 1 was general to day throughout the hard coal regions of Pennsylvania. Hopeful news of the conference between John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers and President Harding, which resulted in the sudden adjournment of the anthracite general strike committee and abandonment of the plans for Continued on Page 12.

DOUBLE MURDER IS MYSTERY Stroudsburg, Pa. The double murder of Fred Deraund, proprietor of a store at North Water Gap, and his wife, Maude, to day was clothed in mystery as deep as when the bodies were, found yesterday. A coroner's jury to day returned a verdict that the pair had come to their death "from shots from a 38 caliber revolver in the hands of a person or persons unknown" to the jurymen, N. B. Demund, father of the dead man, testified to finding the bodies lying upon the floor of the bungalo.

F3 RADIO CALL FOR HELP SENT OUT BY BURNING SHIP Red Glow Seen Through Fog, but Definite Details Are Lacking SEARCH IS MADE IN VAIN Steamer Cruises Back and Forth Trying to Locate Distressed Vessel 500 PASSENGERS SAFELY OFF BAR CLEVELAND, June 28. After being aground four hours on a sand bar near Keller's Island, in Lake Erie, the steamer South American, with 500 passengers aboard, wus floated at daybreak this morning and started for Cleveland. The steamer went aground about midnight in a dense fog that blanketed the lake and made shore lights Invisible. Los Angeles, June 28. A ship is burning off Ventura, according to a radio message for help picked up early to duy at the submarine base at Los Angeles harbor.

The submarine base later received a message from the steamer Humboldt stating she was in the vicinity and whs cruising back and forth in a neavy rog, trying to locate the burning vessel. Ventura, June 28. A red glow was noticed off this city late last night, but the fog was so thick it was impossible to determine the cause. It has not been visible since midnight. Pine Street Congregation Expected to Name Pastor at Meeting This Evening Pine Street Presbyterian Church at a congregational meeting to night is expected to name the Rev.

C. Waldo Cherry, pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church, of Itochester, N. for the last ten years.pastor to succeed the Kev. Dr. Lewis S.

Mudge, who has been named stated clerk of the General Assembly. The Rev. Dr. Cherry has a congregation which numbers 2,500. He is regarded as' one of the foremost ministers of the Presbyterian Church.

It is understood he is willing to come to this city. STATE POLICE ARREST 12 FOR INCITING RIOT Uniontown, June 28. State troopers armed with rifles, to day brouht to the county jail here twelve striking miners who were charged with participating in a fight at the Ralph mine near Republic late last night. The men, charged with inciting to riot, will be given a hearing later. Marriage Licenses Ror E.

'Herrold and Edna M. Prcaaley, Harrlalnrgl Meade" F. Hondeahell, Wormleyabnrg, aad Alva Kramer, Went Fatrrlewt John McGinn and Mary E. Glnther, Shamoklni Harry T. O'Connor, Middletown, and Eatella P.

Labold, Harrlahnrg; John A. Jacoha, Mcchanicabnrg, aad Margaret Ilgeafreta,.