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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28
FUTURE OF THE JITNEY

A LII the country is talking of the
"A jitney, its present relation to
the transportation situation and
its future. Anything bearing on the
matter is eagerly read. One of the
most interesting digests of the prob
lem is presented in a report
of committee to the Oak
land Chamber of Commerce and
Commercial Club after an investiga-
ton that included all of the leading
cities.
The committee calls attention to the
fact that in looking over the history
of urban transportation it finds the
horse car giving way to the cable car.
and the cable car Except under very
special conditions) to the electric troll
ley car. There was an economic JUS
tification for each change which made
it necessary and unavoidable. The
wiping out of investments in the
horse car, cable car, and earlier cleo
trio car lines and equipment, and re-
placement with the efficient and ex-
pensive modern equipment, had its
justification in the accompanying So
cial, physical and financial develop
ment and improvement of the people
and communities affected. 1t was re-
fected in an INCREASE in property
values which greatly overshadowed
the immediate investment in the
transportation system destroyed.
Will the jitney do this, the commit
tee asks and then tries to answer the
question from its findings.
1t is quite conclusive that If the
motor bus comes to stay, it will not be
in the shape of the present jitney, and
if the motor bus is to be the transporta-
ton unit of the future, it will super
cede the electric car because it is
economically right. and in doing so, it
would justify the replacement of the
present investments by enhancing
the property values of the commu-
ity, says the committee.
This is the keynote from the stand
point of the report. Will the jitney
relieve congestion in apartment or
tenement sections in the way that
every city in America is striving to
solve that problem, or will it only ag-
gravate and increase the present diff
culties? If does not, what will be-
come of the values beyond the 2h
mile limit which the committee finds
to be the ultimate range of service OF
the jitneys? If the jitney weakens the
present transportation systems which
draw the support for improbable lines
serving the outlying, districts from the
section where traffic is densest, what
does it mean to the property owner
and the home owner in the suburbs OF
Oakland, and the American city?
The committee believes that the jit-
ney bus. in a large measure, is due
to poor business, hard times and the
impossibility of men obtaining work
of any kind. MANY of these men al.
ready owned small autos or had saved
enough money to buy an automobile
and in thin way they went into the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28
TELEGRAPH PERISCOPE

"A resident of Bethlehem sustained
a stroke of apoplexy while picking
cherries and a York man was painfully
injured by falling from a cherry tree.
Farmer boys in search of excuses, at
tentionl
Perhaps It's only natural that straw
votes do not become popular until after
the harvest season.
Many a man who bought Panama
hat this year with the excuse that it
will do for three or four summers,
knows in his heart that he will buy a
new one next year.
The funniest thing about the posi-
tion taken by those who contend that
prohibition does not prohibit is the
efforts they are making to keep prohi-
bition from not prohibiting
The final plunge of the politically
lost is taken Immediately after he de-
nounces the newspapers enmasse.
-Straws show which way the wind is
blowing, but then, so do the fimsy
gowns the summer girl is wearing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28
PeeiicA im
Pe"~O4eSo~ia
BY the Ex-Committeeman

Pennsylvania's campaign for the Su-
perior Court nominations seems to
have opened UP with a rush. Nomi-
nation papers for Judges orlady and
Head are reported to have been started
out by their admirers in a score of
counties and papers are also reported
in circulation for Judge ]. w. Bouton,
of Mexican county. for one of the three
W. d. Wallace, of New Castle, are get
ting busy.
Nothing has come from the north
eastern part of the State as yet regard
ing the reported candidacy of Judge
FL. A. Fuller, of the Luzerne bench.
The judge was mentioned Immediately
upon the announcement that Judge
Charles e. Rice would not be candi-
date again and a boom was started for
him. but was not pushed.
Considerable interest is being shown
here in the situation in the Mif1in-
Huntingdon-Bedford district, where
date for reelection. What is inter-
esting people here is what Huntingdon
county will do. as Samuel I. Spyker is
talked of as a possible>candidate.
A boom was started in Philadelphia
last night for Joseph P. Rogers, assist
ant diSIilCl attorney, LOT one Oh Ine
judicial nominations. Rogers has often
visited here.
A New York story is to the effect
that Justice A. Mitchell Palmer will
leave the Court of Claims to become
counselor of the State Department. the
place made vacant by promotion of
Secretary Lansing.
Representative William T. Ramsey.
who represents the district compris-
ing the city of Chester, has declined
the proffer of support of his friends
for the Republican nomination for
mayor. He says the work of a legls-
lator is entirely congenial and that as
matters are now he intends to be a
candidate to succeed himself in the
General Assembly.
Because Governor Tener, Repub-
lican, named to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Judge Henry K. Wean,
Republican, John Faber Miller, a
Republican, the friends of Judge Mil
Ter argue and expect that the Repub-
llcans of Montgomery county will in
dorse the action of the Republican
Governor by according him the usual
nomination for the office to which he
was appointed. c. Henry Stinson. of
Norristown, and William P. Young, of
Pottstown, Bull Mooser, are other
announced candidates.
The Kolb dinner in Philadelphia
has started much talk about the may
orally in that city, probably the big
gest political factor in the State just
now. City Chairman Lane is still
working to get neutral candidate,
one that will be acceptable to all sides.
The independents profess to be en-
coLraged at the outlook, but the Dem
ocrats are split up the back again.
Williamsburg will have a special
election in August on a loan of $125,-
600 for Improvements.
w. NJ. Mexican, former district
attorney of Northampton, will be a
candidate for judge OF that county.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

Senator s. r. Catlin, of Wilkes
Barre, has offered right of way to
trolley company if it will build line.
The Rev DR.. Maitland Alexander,
a former moderator of the Presbyte-
r!an Church. dedicated the new
church at Ebensburg yesterday.
Senator T. NJ. Kurtz. of Punxsu-
tawney, has gone to the San Francis
co exposition.
President E. E. Sparks of State
College, has been making a tour of
the States extension schools.
Mayor Armstrong, of Pittsburgh,
Is lust now the object of some suffra-
gist interviewers.
--Ex-Judge Harmon Yerkes, of
Doylestown, has been elected presi-
dent of the Pennsylvania German So
ciety
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28
DO YOU KNOW
That Harrisburg will make big
shipments of wheat this summer
and Fall?
CAN WORDS DO 1T?

Mr.. Bryan is inducing every editor
in the country to act as his press agent
while he discusses the "causeless war,
but he has not yet convinced us how
war is going to be made an impos-
sibilitv in the future. The Nebraskan 8
flow of words is amazing. and If words
will stop Won Hindenburg and Won
Mackensen and the other vons, he
should be able to do it. Mr.. Bryan
talked himself out of the presidency
twice and out of the cabinet once, so
it can be seen that his qualifications
are not to be despised.-New Castle
News.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28
WORTH LEARNING

Miss Gladys was rather a flippant
young lady, and just so was her friend.
Of late meetings between the two had
been few and far between.
Gladys friend could not fathom the
reason why. and in order to satisfy her
curiosity she called one afternoon.
mo, mum. Miss Gladys is not in" the
maid informed her. she has gone to
the class"
"Why, what c1ass?" inquired the
caller, in surprise.
well, mum. you know Miss Gladys
is getting married soon. So she's taxi
ing couple of lessons in domestic
cience."-Exchange
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28

expects even the United States to take
up arms in favor of her. If America
would have Jefferson or a Cleveland
as president, there would be trouble
with England, but not with Germany,
which is defending just cause for
all nations on earth.
Yours truly,
G. F. TIEAIANN,
Evangelical Lutheran Pastor,
206 S. Third ST.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28

Governor Brumbaugh has passed the
Job of selecting the most distinguished
Pennsylvania along to the news
papers, and the newspapers are passing
1t along to their readers. Evidently
both are students of that eminent au-
thority whose philosophy in life is that
It is better to LET George Do It."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28
GREECE AND IT'S OPPORTUNITY
rFrom the New York Herald

IFrom the New York Herald o..
Can Greece sit complacent under the
prospect of Italy joining in the division
of Turkish spoils? Can she contemplate
the possibility of that portion of Asia
Minor confronting the Aegean where
Greek population dominates falling in
to the hands of any other nation than
herself?
The time is fast approaching when
Greeks must determine whether the
Greater Greece of national aspiration is
to become reality or dream un-
fulfilled.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28
BEEN DONE BEFORE

BILLY" Sunday is accused by his
secretary of borrowing his sermons.
Many better preachers than Billy"
have done this. but not many were
able to make it an act of saving
grace.-Rochester Herald.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28
NEW GLOSSARY NEEDED

Reinforced glossary of war and
medical terms is sadly needed Just
confuses the ordinary mortal to read
that a man was wounded between
the Dneister and the Pruth. New
York Evening Telegram.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28

The Sultan of Turkey is sick. and
most of us will agree that he has a
perfectly good excuse.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28

Hudson Maxim says we spend enough
on chewing gum every year to build a
battleship. But 1t wouldn't be so bad
II Bryan would only acquire the habit.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28

There are worse places than Harris
burg in which to spend the month of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28
MAYBE t. r. is URGING HIM ON

1t is said that Mr.. Barnes will ap-
peal that libel suit. How that man
must love to hear Roosevelt talk!-
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28
Our Daily Laugh
NO CINCH.

NO CINCH.
How the hoe
looked to little
Willy Cityboy af-
ter his first hour
at teamwork!
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28
EDITORIAL cOf1r1ENT
A GREAT JOKER

Villa offers to resign. but the min
lte they are congratulating him he
axes second thought and town or
.wo.-Atlanta Constitution.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28

a CCORDING to the report Of Con-
"A sui General John G. Foster, OF
tawa, Canada, our export trade
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28

The tennis court at Melrose. out 4
the eastern end of the East End,
one of the prettiest places now to b
seen about the city. Roses of tn
climbing variety have been traine
about the wire netting and they ar
new in full bloom, affording rec
white. and pink blossoms. The cour
attracts more attention than mos
flower gardens.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-30
Mrs. Gait, Bride-to-Be of President
Wilson,. Seen in Many New Costumes

gowns herself. And as for hats. she il
quoted as having said after an afternoon
in the local millinery shops that she
could not find hats that were just what
she wanted and. having had the same
experience in New York. she would have
to make them herself.
She's quite capable OF doing H. Let no
one doubt that For Edith Boiling is re-
membered among her girlhood friends in
Wytheville and Richmond as a notable
home dressmaker and clever milliner
In the old days when. as a member Of a
large and not overwealthy family. home
dressmaking and clever millinery work
were arts to be cultivated IL one wanted
good looking clothes
Washington IL realiv enjoying TO some
extent private view Of the new first
ladys rousseau. She had worn blacI.
for so many years-nearly eight-that
after her engagement was announced. she
had to begin all over again in the matter
OF clothes. She acquired at once a ward
robe suitable to the presidents fiancee
and a trousseau suitable to the presidents
bride.
She has been wearing her trousseau
frocks as they came home, and Washing
ton has watched with deepest interest
at her every appearance their infinite
variety. It has noted that there seems
so far no real reason for Boiling green, O."
outside Of the extremely euphonlous
sound thereof Mrs. Gait has worn other
colors quite as often as green in her stree,
costumes II it had not been so shouted
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-30

aloud that she was devoted 70 green. one
would say she inclined rather TO blue
than TO anything else. unless IT is the
neutral gray mixtures. at which one long
accustomed to wearing black would be
least likely to shy.
Not the Dominating Note.
She is wearing a handsome street cos
tune Of green duvetyn and one Of dark
green serge. which may or may not be the
same dress. as had been reported And
she is said to have a stunning wrap OF
green and gold and black. But green is by
no means the dominating note of the
trousseau so far az Washington has been
able to observe in the aforementioned
private view
o. and there is a green satin lining in
that much heralded crimson. brocaded
opera cloak which Mrs. Gait wore on one
or her first public appearances with the
president Needless to say 1t was not
Boiling green. but delicate sort Of
applegreen shade. The rich red yeltet
embossed with black and lined with
green chiffon satin. was quite fun FLAIR
ing around the bottom and with wide
sleeves. Around the neck. down the
front, and edging the sleeves were
broad bands of lynx. and the whole Of
rect was rather more gorgeous than any
thing that has graced a White House
box during this administration
The gown under the wrap was mild in
the extreme. From a distance II was
hard 20 say whether It was black mar
quisette or black net over satin with
trimmings OF black tulle and white lace.
a modest guIa re Cut bOdi,a r-;.l
entity quilting OF tulle. and an enor-
nous punch OF orchids. 1t was all right
untl Vagrant draft suggested drawing
the wrap up over the shoulders but
then, my how the crimson OF the wrap
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-30

WASHINGTON. ID. C.-Cspecial Core
spondence )-Of lines OF interest IN con-
nection with the forthcoming White
House wedding Ceven though the White
House Is not TO be the scene OF the
event. 70 remains the White House we'd
ding'D, there be gowns. gifts and guests.
these three. and the greatest OF
these il gowns Espec ally Is this true
now that the White House has definitely
announced program OF entertaining
after the first OF the year. and II Is
realized that the presden fiancee Is
buying the gowns she will wear as the
nations hostess on IN resumption OF
capabilities at the executive mansion.
There was. by the way a huge sigh Of
relief from Washington society when that
announcement was made. II simplifies
the whole social game her 10 know
definitely where the White House is
at, and adds vastly to its interest to
know that the presidents bride means
TO take a hand. And. OF course more
than ever. the trousseau becomes a mat
ter Of interest to womankind in general
Made Of American Materials.
The "bridiest' frock that she has had
made so far is of white American silk
the sleeves long and ose. the corsage
square and rather low-that is. lower
than most OF Mrs. Gait gowns, for It
has been noted that the decUlletage is in
most instances 'of the most modest"
Another frock that would make a sat
lsfactory wedding gown Is of cream white
satin with bands OF sable. IL calls IT.
self an afternoon gown. and has sep
arate train of plated satin. to be worn
as occasion requires The waist Is I'm sur
pllce effect and has touches Of gold en-
broidery. She wore this as a member
of the presidential box party one night
recently, with a coat of gray panne vel
vet lined with white satin. and the whole
effect was distinctly "bridey' II is whis-
pered that the gray panne coat is part
Of a gray velvet costume. which includes
a velvet skirt and a waist OF velvet and
chiffon. IT may be, for there Is GER
tainly such a costume included in the
trousseau.
II will be noted that the first gown
described was of American" silk. Thai
Is equally true OF handsome brown
satin and chiffon gown ordered In Bal
tlmore. which, although copied from a
Paris model, was modified I'm some de-
, tails by the future mistress of the White
House, and is made of American
material
In many instances Mrs. Gait not only
modfies Partisan models 10 suit her owr
ideas and personality, but designs hel
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-30
Personal Mention.

Miss Honor Yard who has been seri-
ously III at the Lord Lister hospital.
shows Improvement this morning
Mr.. aid Mrs. Michael Levy and daugh-
ter have returned home after a trip TO
western points Of interest
Mr.. Philip Gilmore, student at Coe
college. is visiting his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. George +. Gilmore.
Or. Donald Kennedy OF Topeka, Kan,
and Mr.. Gilbert Kennedy. student at
the State university at Lincoln. spent
THANKSGIVING with their mother Mrs.
Alfred c. Kennedy. and remained in
Omaha until Sunday evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-30
Judge Foster to
Ask Speeders to
Sign Pledge Cards

Police Judge Foster now is equipped
with a ''rogues" gallery OF his own.
That Is, he is keeping track oil all the
traffic rule violators by the card index
system. In which the name. address, busl'
ness OF the person arrested, make OF
vehicle, license number, and other bits Of
information that might prove OF future
use are recorded. Following the rule set
down by the Speeders Court OF Chicago
Judge Foster has printed the following
pledge on the back OF cards, which tho
offenders will be asked TO sign: II agree
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-30

to famaiiarize myself with the traffic
and road rules and laws governing use Of
vehicles on the streets and roads; to OBJ
serve such rules and laws; to assist the
officers and the court in enforcing them
and use every effort to prevent their
violation" Besides this Judge Foster has
several original wrinkles which he in
tends to put in force.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-30

, gium" The book Is leading English sales
this season.
, The Misses Drake Of Omaha are an
nounced In the Lincoln Journal as the
honor guests Of the J. O. c. party given
Monday evening at the home Of DR.. and
Mrs. Atkinson.
Among the Lincoln Thanksgiving
guests were Mr.. and Mrs George
Weilage and Miss weilage.
Mr.. aud Mrs A. X. Edmiston we're
among the music lovers OF the Farrar
concert Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Nieman OF Omaha
were the Thanksgiving guests OF Mr.
and Mrs. c. W. Sanford.
Mrs. Benton Dales entertained at the
Orpheum and at a supper party Satur-
day evening In honor of her Omaha
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Willard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-30
Tea Room Hostesses.
Yuletide Tea Room LuncheOns.

The 1uIetIde tea room VIII not De
strictly feminine affair. On wednesday
afternoon two popular hosts will enter
tain. Mr.. Charles Wilhelm will have
eight guests and Mr.. Milton &. Peters
has a table reserved. others entertain
ing will be; Mrs. w. II. Mckeen'
table; Mrs. Casper e. Yost, six guests;
Mrs. Nathan Merriam. six. and MISS
Lydia Wilson. eight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-30
Return from Motoring min.

The Barton Millards and their guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Clarke. returned yes
terday from their motoring trip to the
Pacific coast. including the trip from
San Francisco to San Diego. While In
the west the Millard party visited differ
snt parts OF Arizona, the Grand Canyon
among them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-30

did Shrek at the delicate mauve shades
Of the orchids.
wears Little JeweIry.
As every detail OF the appearance OF the
future mistress Of the White House is OF
interest to Washington. it has been noted
at several OF Mrs Cats appearances at
the thester. about the only place that the
piblic has seen her without a hat, that
size does not af Get any extremely modern
rtye of couture. Her hair tas been ar
rugged In rather a pompaoour effect.
loose so that It fails over the ears an
cooled on top OF the DAD. She does not
seem giver to hair OF aments, and there
Is rothing about her coiffure to suggest
the efforts OF a professional coiffeur.
Perhaps because she has been in the
business for so long. though her girlhood
friends say. twas ever thus" she
wears almost no iewelry. Her engage
rent ring and a wrist watch set with dis-
monds which the president is supposed to
have given Ter on her birthday last month
teine about all that any one has seen her
wear
Her hats seem to be mos ly of tie rather
close order o. the general species "toque,'
Of which there is still an infinite variety
Perhaps, however. this impression is due
20 the fact that she has not been accept
ing invitations TO afternoon affairs of the
Hort that would call for picture" hats.
Washington knows her best in walking
costume or in dress suitable to a theater
box, when one Is fated to be the observed
Of all observers. Her "todues" are dis
tiEctly smart and each one apparently
huilt as part of the costume with which It
Is worn.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-30
y, Lincoln e,oial News.

The New York Times deyotes a lengthy
rticle TO The career Of popular Lin
coin guest. Miss Elizabeth Ranks. Miss
Banks Il a school friend Of Mrs. G. w.
Little. who eHterta ned the author dur
Ing her Neb aska sol Iurn following her
fi-ss marked success. The Autobiog-
raphy OF Newspaper Gill" Miss Banks
latest success e Dix a Dog OF Bel
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-30
Women Bowlers Meet.
Questions Answered.

To Il. NJ. who wants to know how soon
she may leave her hostess after a
luncheon.
Guests are not expected 20 remain for
more than half an hour after luncheon
unless cards are 60 follow OF some other
amusement Is planned by the hostess.
To the girl who asked II II were In
good firm 10 eat bonbons at the theaer;
II Is not.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-30
Bridses Planned.

Mrs. ]. 4. Bernstein will entertain at
Der q
Misses Erna Hadra and Hodwig Rosen-
stock will give bridge party at the
home OF Miss Hadra on Saturday. De
mber n
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-30
Future Events.

MIR. and Mrs. George Redlck will en-
terrain at dinner at their home Tuesday
evening for Miss Alice Judge, house
guest OF MIR. and Mrs. Charles Metz.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-30
Society
BY MELLIFICIA.
Monday. November %. 1915.

- distinctive present in
4 northern states is the utilization
OF course in colonial days. everybody who somebody
aristocracy
all this
lowed Inauguration o lie
depha been close socially
spirit wider spreading
in its existence Fifth
o.
At
X
charity affair with Mrs Arthur Scott Burden the receiving
It does little that
automobile
meet be
nothing riding
assembly
n
spirit has welcome I 0
things take ts while
den wealth
while a
and they that confidence
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-30
AIniseI in Enrden.

MaiseI in Garden.
Report from New York has il that
Fritz Masel will be put I'm the Yankee
outfield next season.