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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20

NITTING socks for the soldiers
of Europe is now fashionable
= = In many cities women are seen
plying the needles at theaters
and teas. 1t is a reminder of far-back
country scenes, when the women used
thriftily to produce the family stock
ings.
What has become of this house
wifely habit? Do women knit any
longer for home use? Or have they
abandoned the practice for the more
polite and decorative art of embroid-
cry, with its charm of color harmony? ?
The decline of knitting may seem a
loss in good housewifery. Still one
suspects that few men to-day would
rejoice on gathering in knitted socks
from Santa Claus. These old affairs
fitted the day of heavy. long-legged
cowhide boots, their soft thickness
keeping the feet from chafing. But
they were perspiring affairs Modern
clothing and to rely on active exercise
for comfort in cold weather.
Also. what has become of all the
kidlets who each used to expect from
the Christmas tree a pair of Grand
mas knit mittens or gloves? Perhaps
she still keeps at it, and finds her bene-
factions welcome. But there are a
good many advanced youngsters to-
day who would weep if compelled to
wear them to school. Also, Mother
may regard leather gloves as more
suited to store clothes and the family
position in society.
To the poor fellows in the cold war
trenches of Europe a pair of American
socks means much. It takes search
fngs of heart. consultation of direc-
tions and personal advice from the
elders for the younger women to pro-
duce them. An older knitter, inspect
ing one of the abdominal bands the
girls are doing. remarked that the
soldier who got it would call it an
abominable band.
But anyway this gift across the sea
represents n generous heart. Incl
dentally it may suggest to the one who
makes it that time spent on any form
of useful handicraft is far from being
wasted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20

facturers make proper returns the re-
lative standing of one industry with
another and of one city with another
will be seriously affected. The city
of Harrisburg should not lose the
position to which it is entitled indus
trially. and 1t is the duty of every citi-
zen to see that full and complete re-
turns are made OF all our industries.
The Harrisburg Chamber of Com
merce recognized the Importance of
having the city properly represented
in this census. and has recommended
that all manufacturers give the re-
quests for census reports prompt and
careful consideration. 1t is hoped
that each manufacturer will appre-
ciate his individual responsibility, and
send in his completed schedules at
once.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
HOW SILVER is ARRANGED
AT 4 RIG DINNER


In the Home Problem Department
OF the February Woman's Home Com
panion. subscriber asks for de-
scription of the proper way to place
soup spoon, fruit spoons, knives, forks'
and so on at big dinner. The edi-
tor of the department answers the
question as follows:
The accepted way of arranging
silver at each cover is to place the
forks at the left of the plate in tho
order in which they are to be used
and the knives and spoons at the right
in the same order. This does not in
clude the silver for dessert, which is
brought in with the dessert. Bread
and butter spreaders are frequently
laid on the bread and butter plates.
For a dinner of soup, meat, salad, des-
sert and coffee. the silver is arranged
thus: at the left of the plate the fork
for meat on the outside and the salad
fork next, at the right of the plate, the
meat knife next to the plate and the
soup spoon next to 1t on the outside.
Bouillon spoons are used for soup.
l have never heard of using them for
canned fruit"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20

M the question of woman's suf-
- frage. he cannot excuse the style
of speech that marked the de-
bate in Congress the other day when
Representative Stanley Bowdle's re-
marks reached a level that barred
parts of it from publication in the
Congressional g Record. When the poor,
old, much-abused long suffering Rec
ord declines to stomach a speech It
must be pretty bad, for remarks con-
tinually attain attention there that
could not command place even in
the speakers home newspaper.
Bowdle halls from the South and
would no doubt grow red in the face,
pound his desk and froth at the mouth
in wordy defense of his chivalric re-
gard for American womanhood. Yet
we catch him in the very act of drag
ging her dignity and modesty at his
chariot wheels to make an antisuffrage
holiday Like that of a good many
other loud-talking Southern Congress-
men, his virtue lies mostly in his
mouth.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
THE HARRISBURG Spirit
BY Wing DInger

You've read these poems that tell you
what
1t takes to make a man.
T. stun he's got to have within
To beat the heavy ban;
That fate would put upon his chest
And crust him meath it's heel
I'll tell you, bo. the dose is hard
To take without a squeal
But right here in this town we have
Some men made of this stun.
Tho fire has most wiped them out,
Their courage 1t can't bluff.
They're on their feet and hard at work,
They're coming back again
You'll find no better type of nerve
From Texas up to Maine.
It's just the kind of stun you'll find
That men of our town
Have shown at other times when fate
Has worked to put 'em down.
The folks in this burg do not seem
To know the word defeat
Though on their backs. tomorrow S
sun
VIII find them on their feet.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
IMPORTANT TO HARRIsRIrRG

NlRECTOR WILLIAM J. HARRIS
of the Census Bureau has call
- ed attention to the fact that a
large number of manufacturers
have neglected to make the reports
required for the census of 1914. This
not only delays the publication of the
census. but adds greatly to the cost
of the work. The law directs that a
census of manufactures shall be taken
every fifth year. and the Director has
done everything possible to facilitate
the work.
The blanks on which to make the
reports were mailed to all manufac-
turers with the request that the re-
turns be forwarded to the Census Bu-
reau by January 10, 1915. The CO.
operation of chambers of commerce.
boards of trade and other organiza-
tions interested in our industrial de-
velopment has been solicited. but.
notwithstanding their very general re-
Spouse and assistance, comparatively
Few reports have been received, and a
large number of those that have
reached the office are'very defective.
This is really an important matter.
locally as well as nationally.
1t is feared that the Importance of
these statistics showing the condition
of all industries during the year 1914
is not appreciated. Unless all manu.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
BREwERIEs AND CHURCHES

CCORDING to the American
~ Contractor, a journal devoted
"A to the building trades, the
breweries of the country spent
100000 in buildings and extension
during 1913 as against $14, 900 in
1908.
The same Journals figures show
that the churches of the United States
spent $14.S7O,5O6 in building oper-
tioss during 1918: in 1906 they spent
$5,6S2,O00. Rather an amazing
story
But the most amazing part of the
Journal figures is that during the first
ten months of 1914 the churches
spent just ten times as much for
building operations as did the beer
manufacturers.
Who remembers how many brewer
les have been built in Harrisburg in
the last eight years? And who, how
many churches? Those who do re-
member will understand how such
figures can be true.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP

THE adress of F. G. r. Gordon. 8
labor representative, before the
= National Civic Federation in
New York city recently contains
a few thoughts for the consideration
of those who look with favor on gov
ernment ownership of telegraph and
telephone lines. After q tour of Europe
and careful study of the situation be-
fore the outbreak of the war Mr.. Cor
don submits the following conclusions
with relation to the government own
ership of the telegraph:
Makes you pay for every word in
the address and signature, an aver
age of fourteen, which the tele-
graph companies give you free.
Makes you send your telegrams
to the Government telegraph Of
flee; the companies FURNISH messeh-
ger service free.
Makes you pay for your tele-
grams in advance. Does not allow
You to have running accounts the
same as telegraph companies do.
Some Governments even make
YOU pay for the tele .srGph blanks
which telegraph companies give
The Governments put no tele-
graph offices in hotels for public
convenience.
any legal liability whatsoever in
regard to errors and delay in the
transmission of a telegram.
Government service is inferior
to that of the telegraph companies.
The Government employe is not
so attentive to the public as the
company employe.
The British post office has re-
Gently made a report as to it's op-
erations for the year ending March
81, 1914. 1t estimates a loss on its
telegraph service of El,230,g56,
which is something like S6,000,000,
and is a greater deficit than in the
previous year.
The question may be asked fairly,
If the American government obtained
control of the telegraph lines of this
country, wouldn't the loss be far
greater, and could we do better in the
way of service?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
THE FIRST TIME HE SAW

The Senator and the Major were
walking up the avenue. The Senator
was more than middle-aged and con.
siderably more than fat, and, dearly
as the Major loved him, he also loved
his joke.
The Senator turned with q pleased
expression on his beaming countenance
and said: Major. did you s.see that
pretty girl smile at me-"
ooh, that's nothing" replied his
friend. ''The first time / saw YOU ]
laughed out loud" - Philadelphia
Public Ledger.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
DO YOU KNOW
That Harrisburg is one of the big
centers for lumber and mill work
for this section of the Slater
DYsPEPTIO PHILOSOPHY

All that glitters isn't gold. but some
people are perfectly satisfied with the
glitter.
Look not upon the wine when It is
red. 1t is apt to make you color blind.
and the first thing you know you are
ordering champagne.
Success only comes to the man who
goes after it with a club.
Experience will give a man tuition,
but he must be born with Intuition.
Many mans idea of contentment
is having moro than he can use.
Take care of the night before and
the morning after will take care of
itself.
Our opinions cost us nothing so long
as we keep them to ourselves.
Where some people are concerned,
rubbing 1t in will keep you on the outs
with them.-New York Times
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
MISSED ANNUAL BATH

A rich New Yorker had been giving
some East side street urchins a day
at the beach once a year, the feature
of the trip being an ocean bath.
AS the patron stood by the car
watching the happy little fellows get
on, he noticed one especially dirty
little boy, and said:
How is it you are so dirty. SOM"
please, sir" answered the boy, az
missed the car for the beach last
year. r."-Milwaukee journal.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
We'll KNOWN PEoPLE

George w. Norris again heads the
City Club of Philadelphia and Will
carry out its plan of having a club
house.
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Woods received word of his appoint-
ment on his wedding anniversary.
Andrew Thompson, one of the
Thompson receivers. formerly served
in the Legislature.
Cornelius J. Kuip, the new treas
urer of the Lehigh Valley, is we'll
known here. He was formerly assist
ant treasurer of the company.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
FORTUNE FOLLOWS HIM

" OOD fortune seems to follow
Governor Brumbaugh like a
- shadow. After a day and a
night of violent rainfall and
high winds the sun shone and the calm
came to make pleasant the hour of his
inauguration yesterday. Directly the
ceremony was over the clouds closed
in again and a cold wind blew out of
the north. Even the weather was kind
to the new Executive.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
HEARTY FAREWELLS

~ NE of the notable features of
yesterdays Inauguration was the
- hearty manner in which Gov
ernor Tener was greeted as he
approached the inaugural stand. There
were distinct marks of warm feeling
and personal friendship in the well
come extended to him on the eve of
his farewell.
Ordinarily a retiring Governor is a
mere figure in the background. Not
so Governor Tener. He has made hun
dreds of friends since he came to the
Capital City practically unknown ex-
cept in newspaper way. He leaves
the city far more popular than when
he arrived. The better our people
came to know him the better they
liked him. which is a tribute of which
any man may be proud.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
IN HARR ! SBURC Fifty
YEARS AGO TODAY
tFrom the Telegraph of Jan. 20. 1885,
Many neserferS

: Captain Alfred Hicks. Seventy y-sixth
pennsylvania Regiment who Is in the
CITY, says that last Tuesday 500 rebel
deserters came in body to the Union
side at Petersburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
Get What You Ask For

A piece of glass may feel like
dollar in the dark.
But it loses its value when
you turn the light on 1t.
The article some dealers tell
you is Just as good" as the
advertised brand you ask for,
is the glass dollar of commerce.
1t usually shrinks in value in
the day light.
Reputable dealers never offer
substitutes.
Careful buyers never accent
them and avoid the stores that
show inclination towards the
substitution practice.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20

The gravity of the situation is
very manifest, and l want you to
know that / have been giving a
great deal of attention to it, with
the earnest desire TO see some way
by which the difficulties could be
solved without committing the
Government. in principle, to any
action which would plague us in
the future. Because the danger of
the present situation is that under
the pressure of what appears to be
necessity we should make some
radical departures from sound eco
nomic practice which in the future
years we would very much regret.
. We have got to make great sacri-
fees not to make fundamental
mistakes.
So spoke President Wilson to the
cotton growers pleading for govern.
ment help. How do these views com.
port with the Presidents advocacy oi
his ship purchase bill? Are not the
proposals of the cotton growers anC
the administration shipping views es.
sentially the same in their funda.
mentals?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
No one KILLED

Reports that some Harrisburg people
We're killed in a. train wreck on the
Northern Central, were denied and
proved false
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
AN EVENING THOUGHT

Lord Christ, my trembling lips in
spire,
So with Thy love my words i'm
press,
That may link each hearts de-
sire .
With Thy vast eager power to
bless.
Howard Arnold Walter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
WHY SHOULDN'T HE BE?

Dat baby. oh yours" said Mrs.
Jackson, lis de puffect image OBJ his
fathah."
Vas" answered Mrs. Johnson, che
is a reg'lar carbon copy."-Ladies'
Home Journal
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
Monitor De.troxed

New York. Jan. 20. - The monitor
Patapsco was destroyed Off Charleston
by torpedo.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
OUR DAILY LAUGH

MISS Plump
leigh: / wish L
could re d u c Q
about 20 pounds.
Mis- s Thyme:
N 9 yer In 4.
styles in figures
change so often
yours will be in
vogue some time
If you live long
aHrts0h
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20

The New Yorker was descanting on
the glories of Broadway.
The streets are ablaZe with light
a veritable riot he said. why, there
ing picture house with 100000 lights" :"
Doesn't it make it rather conspicu-
ous?' asked his English friend-Photo-
play Magazine,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20

IT costs much to he capable of
real friendship, but those who are
would be ashamed to be other
wise; and rather suffer than be
ncapable.-Fenelon
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
NOT WORTH
MUCH.

Daughter: Pa
pa, Cholly Is
worth his weight
in gold.
Papa: Yes, but
he's O. light
weight.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
NEWS s. TRH2fR RsFSHIKS IKSAe

GFrom the Telegraph of Jan 20, 1861
Working For Peace
Norfolk. Jan. 10. - Many of the peo-
pie of the South are in favor of re-
end of hostlites Sefores PUinns PUmmer TO he
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
[From the Philadelphia Record. 7

Governor Brumbaugh's inaugral adj
dress is brief and forceful renewal of
the pledges he made as a candidate
during the campaign. 1t will strike
the popular chord because it is un-
affected and businesslike, and has the
ring of sincerity. Fine words butter no
parsnips. 1t is the intent behind them
that counts. There is apparent in the
Governors address the purpose to go
as far as executive influence may in
securing the redemption of the prom
ises on the strength Of which State
administration was continued in Re-
publican hands.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20

[From the Philadelphia Inquirer.I
1t is an ambitious program, but 1t is
commonsense program. 1t cannot
be put in force in single day, to be
sure. but 1t can be carried out just as
rapidly as funds can be provided. 1t
is evideRt that the Governor intends
that back of road construction shall he
honesty, efficiency and publicity.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
The Governors Address

GFrom the Philadelphia LEDGER
The Governors inaugural message
begins with an invocation and closes
with supplication, and between those
prayers he-outlines sane, lofty and
laudable program of necessary legis-
lation. 1t is q demand for the pass
age of such measures as PENNSYLVANIA
needs. wants and is entitled to have. If
the Legislature enacts them the Com
monwealth will take its place among
the foremost States of the Union: IL il
balks, compromises or evades them
Pennsylvania must remain the para
disc of political parasites. No words
of praise can be too high for the spirit
the form and the substance of, the
Governors message.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
SHAME UPON HIM

MO matter how one may feel on
M the question of woman's suf-
II frage, he cannot excuse the style
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
AN UNSETTLED
QUESTION.

Is this town on
the map
We don't know,
stranger. There
amt nobody here
rich enough to
buy 9 map to nnd
out.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
\ REVIVAL OE ISNIrrING

~ NITTING socks for the soldiers
X of Europe is now fashionable.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20

Henry Gurney Morris, who died YES
terday in Philadelphia, was one of the
first directors of the Pennsylvania
Steel Company. He was noted as a
mechanical engineer and will be re-
called by many residents of this city
and Steelton
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20

Representative Dell, of Hunting
don, appears to have landed on some
good committees. He is from the Gov
ernor's home county and will be an
active member.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20

You've read these poems that tell you
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-06-04
BORAH'S CHANCE.
eek River Sentinel.)

NElk NlNCT OGlllnCl.J
The strength of political boss lies
in showing his followers how to do
what they already want to do and in
harmonizing the different elements
among them so that they can get a
reasonable proportion of what they
desire. He does not and cannot re-
main boss by imposing his will upon
his following; he must win and hold
power by putting their will into eff
feet.
In this sense Idaho Republicans
need and want boss. Senator Borah
is being urged to take that position
and if he can see his way clear to
take it with an understanding of what
boss can do and should do he will
be more than welcome.
A boss is not a missionary for any
doctrine or proselyter for any prin-
ciple. His mission is to win victories
and then put into effect the object for
which his followers desire victory
If the senator can coax or club the
turbulent, unruly elements of the party
into disciplined whole and then use
its strength to get, not what he wants
but what the whole wants; if he can
forego the temptation to advocate his
personal beliefs or use of the strength
of the party for fostering any pei
policy or principle whatever. he will
be a Godsend.
A boss is one thing; a leader is
something entirely different and easily
replaced.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-06-04
QUEER oUIRKs OF NEWS.

Oil City, Penn.-Anna Chelton. the
latest woman in. the world. left her
home in this city to join circus last
week. She weights 700 pounds and is
transported from place to place in
specially made wheel chair which is
carried in the baggage car. She could
not enter the door of any ordinary
passenger coach.
Sheboygan, Wis-August Seymour
walked from Oshkosh to this city on
Sunday, a distance of 65 miles. in Is
hours and 20 minutes, losing wager
that he could do it in Is hours.
North Adams, MASTERED Harris,
of Pownal, near here has a horse
with a wooden leg. The animal does
all the regular farm work. The ami
mails leg became infected. A veterin-
arian cut it off. The village carpen-
ter made the leg and the horse went
back on the job.
San Francisco, Calif.-Mrs. Frank
Rose, whose husband drives a iitney
bus, filed suit for divorce alleging
that Frank always reserved the front
seat on the bus for ladies, Judge Ora
! ham arranged a compromise by max
/ ing Frank agree to let only men sit
beside the drivers seat
Cazenovia, Il.-About week after
Wallace Robertson, station agent, lost
his terrier he noticed another dog
| paving and shifting about a partly fill.
ed hole which evidently had been q