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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
800 HeptasOphs Will
Be Here October 28

Fully 500 members of the Supreme
Conclave of the Improved Order of
2s, to attend the opening meeting of a
special session that has been called
by the supreme executive, COMMITTEES.
The sessions will be. held in Techni-
cal High School. Delegates will be
here from al parts of the United States,
the majority of them coming from
Eastern states. John G. Tolson, of Bal
timore, supreme archon, will have
charge of the sessions. Important
business matters which were not COM
pleted at the biennial meeting in
June, in Richmond, necessitated the
extra session.
officers and committees of the Su-
preme Conclave and one representative
from each conclave of the order are
permitted to be present at the business
sessions. The entire order has mem
bership of more than $4,000, of which
claves in this state, and 1912 are mem
bers of the 120 conclaves in Maryland.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
Scores of Newsies Will
Be Guests at Banquet

Members of the Harrisburg News
boys Association tonight will be
GUESTS at a banquet to be given by
Dr. E. S. Meals. Commissioners Will
lism II. Lynch and M. Harvey Taylor
and Charles C. Steiner, candidate for
commissioner.
The big feast will be given at the
newsboys' headquarters, 304 North
Second street. Previous to the banquet
a business session will be held, at
which officers will be nominated for
the ensuing year. One hundred boys
are expected to attend.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
Steelton Snapshots

cises to dedicate the pipe organ now
being installed in the First Presbyte-
rian church will be held Sunday, Oc-
tober "a.
Announce Birth. Mr.. and Mrs.
Funk. 26S Main street, announce the
birth of a son Saturday October 9.
Mrs. Funk was formerly Miss Minnie
Nickel.
that the Pennsylvania Railroad will
soon enter Steelton with it's freight
tracks along the old Pennsylvania
Canal bed, have again been revived,
No confirmation is yet forthcoming,
however.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
WAR PLANT Is
IMPRACTICABLE
Plan to Have Government
Owned Munitions Is Not
Feasible

Under the caption, "A Government
Plant For the Making of Munitions, -
in the current issue of the Iron Age,
H. H. Campbell, formerly vice-presi-
dent Of the Pennsylvania Steel Com
pany at Steelton. discusses the recent
proposal of the opponents of military
preparedness that the government
erect a plant of its own for the manu-
facture of war munitions in order to
prevent private concerns from engag-
ing in such business.
After pointing out the vast expendi-
ture that would be necessary to estab-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15

bert and Anna May Kessler, Cham
bersburg; Frank o. Byers and Ellen
C Fabner; Chambersburg; Charles
Ebert. Mechanicsburg, and Mae Brin-
ton, shiremanstown; George E. Reed,
Mechanicsburg, and Edna M. Huber,
Shiremanstown; Chester NJ. Shank,
Dillsburg. and Sue Decker. Heidlers-
burg; Lewis r. Sweger, Newport, and
Esther E. Zerozer, New Cumberland;
Russell Reed and Mabel Miller, Har-
risburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
Many Local Couples Wed
While Attending Fair

Hagerstown. Md, Oct. 15.-Penn-
sylvania couples who visited the Ha-
gerstown interstate fair and were
married here yesterday are:
Daniel. r. Rehm, Etters, and Flora
Irene Miller, Mechanicsburs; Albert
B. Strife, FMiddletown, and Anna
Elizabeth Dress. Harrisburg; Benja-
min Dansberger, Chambersburg, and
Julia Hahn, Waynesboro; Luther Rob-
inson and Alice Hornbaker, Mercers-
burg; Frederick w. Hogan and Edna
M. Pierce, Harrisburg: Alfred w. Gill
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
CHESTNUT STAND ATTIRE

Smoke from q chestnut vendors uot-
fit last night caused an alarm from
Box 4, Third and Market streets. The
roaster and supply of chestnuts had
been placed in the cellar of the Cen
trail Hotel for the night. Smoke from
smoldering charcoal was seen coming
from the cellar. Patrolman, Commings
sent in the alarm. There was no fire
or damage.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
Original John Harris
Grant Presented to
Historical Society

Theodore Klein last night formally
presented to the Dauphin County His
torical Society the copy of the original
grant of ferry rights to John Harris
from the Penns. This copy was pre-
sented to Mr.. Klein for the society by
DR.. George p. Donehoo, secretary of
the Pennsylvania Historical Commis-
sion, at the dedication of the Harris
boulder, in Harris Park. during the
great municipal celebration of last
month. The copy was prepared by
George +. Ross. of the Department of
Internal AffaIrs of Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
AMTDDLETOWN.
MIDDLETOWN NOTES

The Middletown Auto Club met last
evening at the office of A. H. Lucken-
bill to discuss plans for the winters
work. Practically every member was
present.
Preparations are being made to
open the Luna skating rink on Hal
lowe'en when a big ball will be given.
The Big Five" basketball team will
meet this evening when candidates for
positions on the team are invited to
be present. The team will use Luna
rink for practice.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
DOLLAR DAY

Dollar Day is being observed by
Steelton merchants, affiliated with the
Merchants Association, to-day. Many
windows are prettily decorated and
big bargains for a dollar are featured.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
TO HOLD BAZAR

Washington Camp, 522. P. o. S. of
A. is planning to hold a bazar at the
Oberlin Firehouse next month for the
purpose of raising money for the new
building fund. The date has not been
decided upon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
~OBERLIN
WANT ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Petitions requesting the extension
of electric wires from Steelton for
street lights in Oberlin are being cir
culated. Foster Bressler, an electri-
clan, is in charge of the papers which
will be filed with the township COM
miSSionerS.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
MRS. FLORENCE LoNGsDoRF DIES

oFttIuF 10 7 TIC 7 tIeBFu uFT Y
Mechanicsburg, Pa. Oct. 15.-Mrs.
Florence E. Longdorf, widow of David
Longsdorf, died at her home, 800 East
Main street. this morning. after an ILL
ness of two months. Mrs. Longsdorf
was 72 years old and is survived by
daughter Mrs. William Seidle, of Me-
ichanicsburg. Funeral arrangements
have not yet been made.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
sTEELTON PERSONALS

Daniel Lesher has returned to his
home in Pittsburgh after visiting
friends here.
Mrs. Jane Gross, North Front street,
has returned from a trip to Niagara
Falls.
The Rev. Father J. NJ. Danneker, OF
Berwick, is the guest of friends here
Miss Viola Whitmoyer, Miss Norma
Brandt, Miss Phoebe Shelley and Miss
Carrie Werlich attended a fraternity
dance at Carlisle Wednesday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
CUNNINGHAM TO SPEAK

Rally day exercises will be held in
Salem Lutheran church Sunday morn
ing at 9:15 o'clock. Former Deputy
Attorney General Jesse E. B. Cunning
ham, of Harrisburg, will be the
principal speaker.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
TO GIVE LECTURE

DIR. J, Brenner, of New York, a
representative of the National He
brews' association, will lecture before
the steelton Y. NJ. H. A. in its new
hall, North Front street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
PARSONS RESIGNS

r. c. Parsons, foreman of the finish
ing mill in the new rolling mill depart
ment of the Steel Works. has. resigned.
He will leave in a few days for Chi
cago.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01
And a Miracle Was Wrought.

For many months the inventors and the scien-
fists have been busy in their workshops and labora-
tories devising new wonders, bringing mar
vcls to pass. Their great minds have been bent to
one result--dcstructon-the children Of their brain
our peaceful land has been wrought the greatest
miracle OF all. Men thousands of miles asunder
have spoken 10 one another, voice answering voice
across illimitable leagues of land and sea. Over
distance of 1000 miles-from Arlington to Homo
luu-men have conversed with each other hear
ing one another. it is said, as clearly as if they
were talking long distance telephone. Pre-
viously conversation lasting fifteen minutes was
carried on between New York and Mare Island
San Francisco the line of the American 7 ee-
graph and Telephone Company and the govern
ment wireless station at Arlington.
A miracle indeed! But deeply does the
Titanic struggle OF the nations in Europe over
shadow and dwarf all of the efforts of man. the
individual that the working of new magic scarce
" assumes the proportion of hrst-cass news
Eighteen months ago the voices of all nations
would have been joined in instant admiration of
this new wonder Today, it is of little account
1t cannot kill! But man, the creator, has always
risen superior to man, the destroyer. And be-
fore long the aerial torpedoes and the submarine
destroyers and the death-dcaling chemicals will
warning nations will look up and find that human
speech-the great healer of all dfferences-can
be heard and answered half the world across. Eng
lish, French, German-the ethereal waves make no
distinction bearing all tongues through the vast
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01
Explaining Foss.

"Mr. Foss meager totals" says the Boston
Post, prove that his issue of national prohibition
has no great compelling force in Massachusetts,
Is this simplicity, deep humor, or a sofa pillow
for Foss to fall on? The Sulzer of Massachusetts,
might have run on a platform declaring that vir-
tue is better than vice. and still he wouldn't have
got over 10000 votes. That would not have been a
black eye for virtue it would merely have register
in the State house. She did, once; but that was
during debauch. and besides she didn't know
Foss She knows him now.
National prohibition is a cause concerning
which enthusiasm may be tcpid, but one is bound
to admit that the earnest drubbing administered
to Foss by the Massachusetts electorate is no set
back for that movement. Howe'er it be, it seems
to Mr.. Foss tbs only noble to be good: and yet
If he ever runs for governor of Massachusetts, on
that platform he will be dsgraeefuly beaten But
that will not show that, Massachusetts, is against
goodness and given over to the devil-New York
Times
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01
Will ASK u. S. AID FOR
SUFFERING ARMENIANS
Details of Atrocities to Be Made Pub
lie Monday to Bring Gov
ernment Intervention.

New York, Sept. 30.-Steps were
taken here today for the formation
Of 4 national organization to give re-
lief to Armenia, whose inhabitants, ac-
cording to reports from missionary
circles and other sources. are being
annihilated by the Turks.
Details of Turkish atrocities in Ar
menia will be contained in a COM
prehensive report. which will be made
public on Monday by the committee
on Armenian atrocities. The commit
tee hopes, by bringing this data be-
fore the Armenian people, TO secure
aid from the United States govern
ment for the Armenians.
At meeting of the committee on
Armenian atrocities today it was voted
to invite the committee on Armenian
relief funds to join it in a national
campaign in behalf of the suffering
Armenians
Those present at the meeting were
Samuel r. Dutton, secretary of the
committee: Charles r. Crane. of Chi
cago: DIR. J. L. Barton. of Boston: DR..
r. d. Christie. president of st. PauI
College, at Tarsus: c. H. Dodge. Fred
erick Lynch, Rabbi stephen s. Wise.
DR.. T. L. Smith, Frank Yason. Norman
Hapgood, DR.. Stanley White, Karl
Davis and William l. Haven, all OF
New York
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01
How the "Shinplaster" Was Profitable.

The late George 5. Coe, who in civil
war days was frequently called into con-
sultation with the Secretary of the Treas
ury. Salmon P. Chase, and sometimes
with President Lincoln himself. on ac-
count of his prominence as a New York
banker. was chatting with me one day
about some of the peculiar incidents as
sociated with the manner in which Sec
retary Chase attempted to overcome the
tremendous financial difficulties which he
met with in the first two years of his
service as Secretary of the Treasury.
Il have for a long time tried to find
out how the word 'shinplaster' originated
in civil war days" said Mr.. Coe. 1t
was as common a word as was the term
'greenback.' which was the colloquial
and consequently there was a terrible
name for the legal-tender note l could
not discover who originated that term.
and l made up my mind that it was
spontaneously used by a great number
of people at the same time.
THE 'shinplaster' was the common
name for the little fractional currency.
I have in my office. or did have at one
time. a collection of the various Things
that were used in civil war days to take
the place Of fractional coins and pennies.
Small coins all went out OF circulation.
currency famine. Some inventive genius
fixed up a little book in which postage
stamps could be carried. and these
passed current for small change. Milk
tickets. bread tickets, hotel tickets, all
kinds OF things, were used. to the dIsmay
and annoyance Of the people.
"At last the government came to the
relief of the people and authorized the
issuing of fractional currency notes
These were little strips of paper. the
highest denomination being for 80 cents
and the lowest for three cents. They
were welcomed by the people and passed
current everywhere. Nobody spoke of
them. however. by any other name than
'shinplasters.'
There was curious thing about the
history of these shinplasters' John
Sherman told me that about $40. .OO0 900
worth of these 'shinplasters' were issued
by the government. They were simply
promises by the government to paw in
coin at some time or other. About two
years before Sherman resumed specie
payments. in 1873, these 'shinplasters' be-
gan to disappear. because small silver
coins, from 5o-cent pieces down and
pennies began to reappear. So 1t hap
pened that when Secretary Sherman an
nounced that the government would pay
all its obligations in coin almost all of
these shinplasters' had already been
taken up. At one time I asked Mr.. Sher-
man IL he thought the government would
ultimately be compelled to redeem all
of them He told me that he thought at
least 100000 Of them would never be
offered to the government for redemp-
ton. Some were lost. many were worn
out. and some were kept as curiosities
think the government will never be
called upon to pay or redeem something
like $4,000 900 of this fractional currency.
or .shinplasters.' So II made a good
deal of money out Of them"
(Copyrisht, 1915. by +. J. Edwsrds All rights
reserred.)
Tomorrow DR.. Edwards will tell of
THE Source Of Dwight l. Moody's
Genius"
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01

It j. stated in a news dispatch recently sent
the forthcoming protest to Great Britain on the
subject Of the blockade and kindred issues re
Jccts in full all OF the legal arguments already cited
by Great Britain in defense OF ordcr-in- council
and her cotton coutraband order and insists that
there shall be change in international law
preccdents while the European war is on" 1t is
the dissemination OF so-called news" of this char
that illeeling insults the intelligence
of the government and stultifies the newspaper
that publishes it. The legal arguments referred to
the United States during the civil war when inter
national law stretched beyond all recognition
TO meet the necessities OF the Federal government.
The United States cannot reject in full' the
SprinGbok or the Bermuda case or the Peter
hof case. That the British order-in council has
resulted in detrment TO American trade cannot be
doubted and the harshncss of its operation no
doubt and will be modified to meet the needs
of American shippers AS for cotton there is not
the least likelihood that the allies will remove
it from the contraband list seeing that Germany
is using about 1000 tons day in ammunition and
has long since forbidden the use of it in factories
But the allied governments will probably do some
thing to relieve the cotton situation here should
it become acute. AT present, however, there seems
TO be distress or hardship except in the minds
of Hoke Smith and other persons thrstne to
advertise themselves.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01

inc. wave of deep feeling was sweep
ing over the country.
The "civic' fcasts and republican BAN
qUcts the Ella boratc celebrations of lib
erty and tho Rights OF Man, with which
almost every town and hamlet excited
itself. would have been impossible mad
not a sober and unaffected enthusiasm
underlain all their extravaGant charla-
tanry and afrectation.
Some enthusiasts cooled toward France
when her King went to the guillotine as
a sacrifice: more drew away when news
of the bloody Terror came; but the tide
of feeling did not permanently subside.
Something of a deep. unfathomable faith
remained
The frmness of the government and
the discredit of Genet did not prevent
the formation everywhere of democratic
societies which established themselves
upon the model Of the Jacobin Club In
Paris.
Their sympathy with France was but
a sign and incident of the thorough-going
and undoubting democratic creed Of the
people themselves.
They were the nuclei of the party
which meant as soon as possible to take
possession of the government and mold
it to its principles-the party which Mr..
Jefferson withdrew from the cabinet to
lead when the year was out December
81 1888.
He knew how to estimate the real VOL
ume of opinion now running against the
policy of the Administrations, he shared
the principles and predictions of the
men who represented it upon its more
sober and thoughtful side: and he had
realized now for long time that in the
cabinet his views could not prevail.
He withdrew to form the gathering
party for its ultimate triumph when
Washington should be off the stage.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01
OCTOBER.

Now Nature cometh gala-drest,
Clad in her gayly colored best,
To greet the harvesting with glee
In panoply of pageantry.
Rich colored robes in warton hue
She wears right fauntingly in view,
And by her splendor of array
Bids all earth's sons be glad and gay.
The skies smile bluer, and the seas
Rejoice in iridescences
That cheer the soul and thrill the heart
With wonders of a heavenly art
Copyright. Ol5J
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01

- ENET had confidently expected to
command America as his ally
~ against the world.
The governor of South Carolina had
approved of his extraordinary acts a,
Charleston
Genet had commanded that English
prizes should be brought into the nearest
ports of the United States. and that
French consuls should condemn them in
prize court; and yet he had heard moth
ing but applause until he reached the
presence of Washington.
Jefferson loved France and welcomed
Genet as a friend.
The United States had linked them
selves with France in close treaty of al
lance In the old day of their own strug-
gle for freedom. and Mr.. Jefferson was
willing to believe that the promises OF
assistance then given applied now to the
new France and her new wars against
Europe almost as NJ. Genet himself eX-
travagantly interpreted them.
The President found himself obliged to
hold his own Secretary very sternly TO
his duty as the minister of a neutral
state.
England's complaints were needed; cap
tured English prizes brought to the ports
Of the United States were released: the
exequatur of the French consul at Bos-
ton, who had done as Genet bade him,
was revoked; Americans who had en-
listed on the privateers fitted out at
Charleston were put on trial; and Genet's S
recall was requested.
His reception at the hands Of the peo-
pie had gone to his weak head. tfe
thought, because he was feasted and
feted in Philadelphia itself. the seat of
the federal government, that he could
appeal to the country against its own
government, and insolently threatened to
do so, to learn too late that Washington
was master.
AS soon as possible he was superseded.
The demonstrations with which he had
been received We're none the less gepu-
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01
Silent on Sinking of Warships.

Iondon. Sept. S0.-Attempts in the
house OF commons today to get official
COMBINATION of the report that a Ger
man cruiser was sunk in the Baltic by
a British submarine in the week Of Au-
9u,t % failed. First Lord of the Ad-
noiralty Balfour announced that he
could not confirm the report because the
Rritish submarines in the Baltic are act
inp under the direction Of the Russian
admiralty, and that ofhcial Information
must come from that source.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01
Bulgar Car Fears Assassin.

Paris. Sept. 3O.-Czar Ferdinand of
Bulgaria has $500, 900 in Germany and
Austria. according to the Cri de Paris.
The paper asserts Ferdinand recently
told friends that he was constantly
haunted by a presentment Of assassina-
ton.
Il constantly dream that 1 will be
picked up dead from the steps OF my
palace" he Is quoted as saying.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01

spaces of the sky. Only it would be we'll and
very we'll if word of strife, no threat or hatred
or murmur of revenge should so pass out upon the
wings of air to turn the hearts of men against
their fellow Science has always been a
steadfast barrier against the feuds of creed and
race. May this, her latest gift to men, prove a
strong link in the chain that binds all men to-
gether in the pursuit Of common destiny
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01

only the Kaiser. it is said, put d stop
:" the massacre oi Armenians that is being sys-
icmatically carried out by the Turks and kurds.
And he doubt ordered the Turks his allies to
conduct themselves like the Huns, give quarter
and take no prisoners SO what's the use?
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01

Crown Prince Frederick William has sent a
wreath for the grave of Lieut.. Baron Forst-
ner, whose efforts at Gcrmanizing' Alsace- Lor-
raiue before the resulted in the notorious "a
bera incident and other examples Of medieval ter
rorism. Won Forstncr's service to Germany, said
the prince in a letter of condole nee will be rcmem-
bered ioaig alter tic war. There is no doubt Of
it-Springheld Republican.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01
Saw Frohman Die; Back in U. S.

New York. Sept. 30.-"It is too pain
full to discuss" said Miss Rita JoliveI
the actress who stood by Charles
Frohman as the Lusitania went down
and who returned on the Holland
American liner Nieuw Amsterdam to-
day. Miss Jolivet, who escaped with
a few bruises and has had . sue
cessful season in Milan, was one Of
the party that heard Frohman's last
words, why fear death? It Is the
most beautiful adventure in life
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01
Mrs. John Bunny Boniface.

Valley Stream. Long Island. Sept.
3O.-Mrs. John Bunny. widow of the
famous movie" comedian. has become
a hotel proprietress. She has pur-
chased c. Schreibers hostelry here
and will take possession tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01
American Cargo Saved from Fire

London. Sept. CA Lloyd's dispatch
from Rio de Janeiro reports that fire
broke out Wednesday on the American
steamer F. B. Lisman. but was extin-
guished The cargo Of turpentine and
kerosene was damaged.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01

Relief for United States cotton is not yet neces-
>Ary. says the British undersccretary for foreign
affairs, Lord Robert Cecil. 1t found neces-
Sary. however, to relieve the meat packers-of
some valuable cargoes
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01

Ambassador Page interned in Rome" is the
startling announcement of the Baltimore News.
Waiting for Dumba to blow over probably.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-01
TO LAURA JEAN LIBBY.

. woman, at whose amorous wilc>
The Phflistines hcave hearty smiles.
When Love distracts the rustic brow
y Solomon in CorSets thou.