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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-05-28

Nearly 10 dry editors who in attendance at
the sessions of the Illinois Press Association were
guests OF the Anti-Saoon League at luncheon in the
west room of the Hotel Sherman on Friday, May 21.
At the conclusion of the luncheon, the editors went
into conference the wet and dry problem as.
R. Cowley editor of the Freeport Journal-Standard
presided.
IF paper is fair to both sides and does not call
everybody who takes the opposite view of horse thief
said Mr. Cowley q am sure it can advocate the dry
without loss. Freeport one of the wet
test cities in the state and yet in the and
dry campaigns we took decided stand against the
saloon. We lost few subscribers the start but we
have gained others, and our circulation has gone
steadily forward
Before the saloon was voted out the liquor
dealers said the would be ruined if it voted dry
but have found, after over years trial. that the
city is much better off financially and every other way
than it was before.
I'VE have found, too, that the liquor laws can be
enforced. AT first we had dry town under wet ad-
ministraton and of course, no attempt was made to
enforce the laws but last spring elected dry
Mayor and council and the illegal liquor dealer vol
UNFAIRLY went of business, and now everything
in splendid shape
The principal speaker was Jas H. Ferriss, whom
the chairman introduced he pioneer dry editor of
Illinois, Mr.. Ferriss made it plain that although he
had recently sold his paper it had been purchased
because its dry policy had hurt it. but because it
a money-makng proposition.
Times have changed since the first dry news
paper started" said Mr.. Ferriss. when the
dry agitation began few papers supported it and
soon listed as suspended publications.
1T pays to anti-saloon newspaper.
The movement has grown to such proportions that
subscribers enough be secured to guarantee
long life to the paper. With the circulation, of
course, comes the Advertising
H. U. Bailey, of Princeton editor of the Bureau
County Republican and second vice-president of the
Illinois Press Association said that his paper had
always been dry. The fact that the Republican has
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-05-28
first Conference of Illinois Dry Editors Decided Success
AntiSaloon League at Luncheon-Says 1t Pays to Run


the largest circulation of any county weekly in the
United States is further evidence that this policy pays
Il have changed my method OF advocating the dry
cause said Mr. Bailey. Formerly, l wrote editor
als against the drink evil Of late however, have
found it effective to the columns and
SO treat the news to make it effective argu-
ment in favor of the dry For example, if
crime is committed in sal Don or any other incident
due directly drink, play it up in promi-
nent position and in such way to show up the
real of the trouble, and believe this is more
effective than many editorials"
Short talks also given by L. R. Murray,
Macon, John T. Gabraith, Carbonate, G. V. Petit,
first ce-president, and Jas NJ Sheets secretary OF
the Illinois Press Association, and others
One of the most stirring that given by John
McAdams of the Alton Evening Telegraph Alton"
said Mr. McAdams 'is in of the wettest sections
of Illinois. There but two dry townships in the
county of Madison and only two or three dry town
ships in the entire congressional district Notwth
standing this fact the Evening Telegraph has vgor-
ously opposed the saloon during its entire history.
THE liquor dealers threatened to put us out of
business, and through their opposition lost some
subscribers and some money. But went right on
hitting them as hard and the temperance peo-
pie, approaching the support giving their
cause, to the rescue, SO that we have made up
for the loss Of subscribers and the Telegraph is now
in prosperous financial condition"
Superintendent Mcbride outlined the anti-saloon
legislative program and showed how the dry papers
could help the dry representatives at Springfield at
critical times, in securing the passage of anti-saoon
measures. He urged concerted publicity in the in
terest of dry Legislation by all the dry papers of the
state.
"The Anti-Saloon League" said Nc Bride "appre-
cates the immense influence the dry press of Illinois
has eXerted IN bringing about the elimination of the
saloon and the enforcement of law Without your
help could not have accomplished what we have
With your help shall be able to place Illinois in
the roll of drv states in the near future
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
TOO MANY BILLS NOW

NE of the things that made
trouble in the legislative ses-
" sion of 1913 was the immense
amount of proposed legislation
dumped into the two Houses. All rec
ords In that line were broken and
measures of fearful and wonderful
import were printed at State expense.
considered at loss of much time and
finally thrown into the scrap basket
or voted down.
The present Legislature started off
with the announced policy of enacting
as few laws as possible, and Governor
Brumbaugh voiced such hope in the
address when he took the reins of
government committed to him by the
people.
Over 1000 bills are now in the
House and probably half as many in
the Senate. Many of them are incon-
sequential and some might be called
nonsensical. A lot of little bills, meas
ures on trivial subjects are clogglng
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19


- White House seems to be the
~ accusation of everybody not
agreeing in all particulars with
administration policies. One might
imagine President Wilson saying to
Secretary Bryan:
Il do not trust this man. I fear
there is something crooked back of
his schemes"
And Secretary Bryan replying:
HE has impressed me that way, Mr..
President. He has not agreed with
our policy in so-and-so. Therefore he
must be a crook"
When business men went to Wash
ington to protest against certain fea-
lures of the Underwood tariff bill and
other legislation they deemed inimical
TO the best interests of the country,
they found President Wilson and his
colleagues in just that attitude. That
conditions have not changed is evil
dent from the fact that by Presiden-
tial decree a Senate committee is now
trying to find out why the admins
tration shipping bill failed of passage
and to discover what influences were
lined up in the opposition.
The President assumes that there
must have been some improper lobby
ing against this measure, in view of
the fact that senators declined to obey
the behests of the White House and
put the bill across" despite the storm
of protest from all parts of the coun-
try.
There is absolutely no reason to be-
lieve that the senators who rendered
futile the efforts of the administration
20 foist this piece of obnoxious and
really dangerous legislation upon the
nation acted otherwise than accord
ing to the dictates of their own con-
sciences.
The high-handed conduct of this
committee in demanding the reason
why a newspaper editor of high repute
and unquestioned integrity saw fit to
write in opposition to Presidential
wishes is an insult to the press of the
entire country, and one which will not
be easily overlooked by men accus-
toned to the freedom of the press
Such cross-questioning implies suspi-
cion of motives that do not exist save
in the minds of those who can see nc
good in their opponents.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger, in
discussing the investigation, says that
''if this sort of thing keeps on the i'm
patience of the country with the New
Freedom will become clamorous long
before 1916"
The constant imputation that all oil
those who disagree with the Presi.
dent do so for dishonest reasons, Is
not only foolish, but it denotes a mar.
rowness of view and a falsity of judg.
ment not at all comporting with the
qualifications one might hope to FIND
in the occupant of the Presidential
chair.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19

n EAYOR CURLEY has decreed
N that the classic arts of Greece
- = must be properly shod when
they appear in public in puri-
tanical Boston. He has ruled that the
young women who are to take part in
a benefit performance to be held in
that city must wear stockings when
they execute the mazes of the classical
dances of ancient Greece Aside from
the fact that little objection has ever
been noted against the exhibition of
bare feet on the stage-it being what
comes above the feet that most often
calls for oriticism-one might be ex-
cused for feeling that Mayor Curley is
straining at gnat while swallowing
at a gulp whole caravans of camels
There are worse things every day on
the stages of Boston than the bare
'tootsies" of society girls.
To paraphrase the language of an
English writer concerning similar con-
ditions in London a century and a half
ago, it is remarkable that theatrical
critics will lay such stress on trifies
while far more Objectionable things are
permitted to continue undisturbed It
is one of the unaccountable things of
the present. just as 1t was of that
period. that the lewdness of the the
ater should be so much complained of,
so well exposed and so little redressed.
The Athenian plays of the period that
witnessed the perfection OF the dances
60 which Mayor Curley objects were
written with such regard for morality
that Socrates used to frequent and en-
Joy them. Yet the dances most favored
IN that day must be all logged out in
modern habiliments to make them
decent enough for exhibition in Bos-
ton, while in a playhouse next door
there proceeds undisturbed perform
ances that would not have been toll
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19

the wheels. There is big legislation to
enact this session and time should
matters when subjects of wide mo-
ment demand time.
Bearing in mind the fact that meri-
torious legislation can always be pre-
sented when properly brought before
Legislative bodies, it would seem that
the time has come to put a stop to the
introduction of bills. many of which
are not intended to see the light of
day and some of which only disturb
the public mind.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS

~ NE of the features of Harris
burgs two automobile shows,
~ which will close tomorrow
evening after a very successful
week, is that American-made cars not
only predominate. but in the past few
years have pushed the cars of foreign
manufacturers practically off the mar
ket. Not so very many years ago
French made machines were in great
demand in America. Every auto
mobile show gave them a prominent
were fortunate enough to have agen-
cies therefor regarded them as their
leading lines.
How great a change has been
wrought in favor of the American
automobile is illustrated by the fact
that not a single car of foreign make
is shown by any Harrisburg dealer
this year.
Another remarkable feature of the
shows has been the fact that the at
tendance has been general and not
confined in any sense to owners of
automobiles. OF the many thousands
who paid admission it is said that
more than so per cent. were nonowners.
but it is safe to say that all of them
would like to be. and that the majority
of those who found interest in the
exhibition are making plans to be in
cluded among the happy number, for
possession of motor car is no longer
to be regarded as privilege of the
favored few. An inspection of the
machines on display at either one of
the two shows will convince even the
skeptic that both price and upkeep are
rapidly being reduced to a minimum
and that many people who would like
to drive cars of their own. but who
have looked upon them as expensive
luxuries, will soon be able to enjoy the
proprietorship they have envied in
others.
When it is considered that 675, 600
automobiles were manufactured and
sold in America last year, the sales
agents are not overdrawing when they
democratic conveyance.
If reports of sales on the floor of
the local shows are to be accepted at
face value. the outlook for the present
season in the automobile trade is
brighter than that in any other line of
business of like importance. One rea-
son for this is that many who have
been saving for years for the pur-
chase of automobiles now have the re-
quired amount to indulge their fancy,
and it is also reported that not a few
people who formerly spent their sum-
mers abroad will devote the coming
season to automobile touring and these
are already purchasing machines in
numbers that must be gratifying to
manufacturers and dealers.
Harrisburg has always been reck-
oned among the leading Pennsylvania
cities with respect to automobile own
ership and it is gratifying to note that
1t is not to fall back, especially as this
fact denotes rising prosperity and a
confidence in the future that permit
| conservative businessmen to spend
some of their surplus on pleasure that
otherwise might be held in reserve to
meet financial emergencies
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
Keep Your Lungs Strong

This advice is doubly important with
the knowledge that every three minutes
some one in the United States succumbs
10 consumption and many refuse to
realize they are afflicted until it is too late.
It is after colds or sickness, from over
work, confning duties or when general
weakness exists that tubercular germs
thrive because the resistive powers of
the body are weakened.
Only with fresh air, Sunshine and
abundant rich blood can one hope to
arrest their progress, and the concen-
tated fats In Scott's Emulsion furnish
fuel for rich blood, and its rare nourish-
ment helps strengthen the lungs while
it builds up the forces.
If you work indoors, tire easily, feel
languid or rundown Scott's Emulsion is
the most strengthening food-medicine
known and l. free from alcohol or stups-
1ying drugs. Avoid substitutes.
ss-s ssCss : Duwne. Hzns@a<sz- HLl
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
We'll KNOWN PEOPLE

William Disston, PHILADELPHIA
saw manufacturer, was brought home
from Florida in a serious state of ill
ness.
The Rev. A. S. Fasick, prominent
in the Shamokin conference, was
formerly a minister in this city.
To-day is the birthday of DR.. L.
webster Fox. the prominent oculst.
H. NJ. Minker is the new president
of the Reading Automobile club.
Ex-Governor William A. Stone
favors revision of the Constitution.
Henry w. Shoemaker, Altoona
publisher, is i'll at his home
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19

Grated for moment in the heyday of
the ancient Grecian theator. Times
change. So does public opinion as to
what may and may not be regarded as
permissible.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
WHEN SPRING ARRIVES
BY Wing Dinger

Well, this weather sets one thinking
OF the coming of sweet Spring,
And the poets bout her flowers
And her other charms do sing.
Like them l could write some verses
On the joys that she will bring
But her coming, too, brings with it
Things bout which l cannot sing.
There'll be many pretty flowers
In the garden. field and dell,
Trees and plants will start their bud.
ding
All these things. know full well.
But 7 just can't help recalling
That the green grass, too, will grow
And it won't be very long, bo,
Till I'll have the lawn to NOW.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19

GENR4 HALL, the well-known
- newspaper writer, when he ad-
= = dressed the House of Repre-
sentatives of the Pennsylva-
MIA Legislature yesterday. of which
he was once an active member, gave
expression TO something we'll worth
thinking about when he said:
I have sometimes thought, my
friends, that the people of the State
think too lightly of their legisla-
pie. to speak slightingly of our law
makers. 1t extends to the national
Legislature as well. But when we
come to the last analysis of the
matter. my friends, all that laws
can do for the peace. the prosperity
and the glory of Pennsylvania has
been the work of our several Legis-
latures. l think that If the people
stopped to think of this they might
place higher estimate upon their
legislators, for no citizen can hold
a higher office than to represent
the people in the assembly that
makes the laws which shall govern
them.
Mr.. Halls reflections are all too
true. There are those who make
it their life work to dras
the fair name of Pennsylvania in the
mire and who delight to attribute tC
every public official not of their owr
political faith motives that woulC
bring the blush of shame to a life
termer in Sing Sing. Not all publ,
men are good; not all are bad. They
are, barring the accident that occa
sionally places the candidates of
minority party in power, usually fairl,
representative of the people who elec
them, and 70 direct undue aspersion
at their integrity and honesty as 1
whole is to insult at the same tim,
the great majority of people who voteC
them into office.
The man who persistently misrepre
sents his fellows, be they in politics
or not, is as dangerous to the peac,
and permanence of the country as tn,
anarchist with his bomb-far NOR,
so. indeed, for there is a law tina
makes bomb-throwing a hazardou
undertaking, while the slanderer ma,
go about his cowardly work day afte
day hiding behind the freedom O
speech guaranteed to him by the con
stitution.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
AN EVENING THOUGHT

/ know not where His islands lift
Their fronded palms in air:
I only know | cannot drift
Beyond His love and care.
Whittier.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19

were at the White House. 1t is re-
ported that a union of Grants and
Sheridan's armies may take place.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
Goldsboro.

Goldsboro.
Rumor of Another War
New York. March 19.-Rumor FIJI m
London contains a report that Ell 3.
land expects an attack from the Unit e6
States after the close of the prese nj
one between the North and the South.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19

Goldsboro Taken
Newbern, n. c.. March 19.-Sher-
man and Schofield have captured
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
Waterproof Pumping Stat

Action has been taken on making
the water works and pumping sta
ton water proof
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19

In the wheat market the most dam
gerous combination that the public has
to fear is that incorrlgible ratio of
supply and demand.-Boston Herald
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
Remove Mud

Citizens whose homes were flooded
are busy taking the mud from theil
cellars.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
nv HARRT sBURC Fifty
YEARS AGO TO-DAY

From the Telegraph, March 10, 1865. ]
Lawmakers Adjourn
Legislature will adjourn next week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19

HAVING FUN
IN NEW YORK.
Did you have q
good time in New
York?
Great. We paid
SIS each for 81
seats for q show
that wasn't worth
so cents.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
TOUR DAILY LAVGH]

SHE KNEW.
He: I wonder
what makes di-
Yorce so common
nowadays?
She: Alimony.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
WORTH THINKING ABOUT

7 IENRY HALL, the well-known
- newspaper writer, when he ad-
= = dressed the House of Repre-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19

MIA Legislature yesterday. of which
he was once an active member, gave
expression TO something well worth
thinking about when he said:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
FRIDAY EVENING. MARCH 1s
a PoPULAR DIVERSION

POPULAR diversion at the
Ts:: ":''; :. :3::yss.s !: = n;
aqraain1 IN all particuIars with
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19

~ NE of the features of Harris
burg's two automobile shows
. which will close tomorrow
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
MAYOR CURLEY's RULING

n TAYOR CURLEY has decreed
M that the classic arts of Greece
= : must be properly shod when
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-08
WOULD CARRY CREEK
THROUGH OLD TUNNEL
Former Councilman Vonderlehr sur-
Eests Plnn for Prevention OF
Further Flood Damage

former Councilman a. l.. Vonderlehr
mas worked out the principal features
OF what he believes Is q solution OF
the Snockoe Creek problem. His plan
Is to be submitted in detail within a
few days.
HIS experiences with Shockoe Creek
problems that came before the Coun-
cii during his incumbency, he says. in
spired his interest in the subject. and
ne has devised a scheme of improve
nents which he believes is more meri-
torious. More economical and more
practical than any yet suggested
Mr.. Vonderlehr proposes TO eliminate
all danger OF another overflow OF the
creek by eliminating the creek from
the area OF property damage. The
old abandoned tunnel OF the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad offers the
best available medium Of relief" he
said last night. MY idea is to divert
the creek from its bed at point
near the International Harvester
Works. turning II into the channel pro-
vided by the abandoned tunnel. The
carry the stream around the iow-lying
section. which is now subject to in
undation. The creek would be thus
eliminated from the area between Ven
able Street and the river. My idea is
TO carry the water through the tur-
mel into Gi!lie's Creek. I believe the
Chesapeake and Ohio would dedicate
free OF charge It's rights Of way TO
the city. While 1 have as yet agured
out no intelligent estimate Of the cost,
l am convinced that the construction
work can be done at less cost than
any other scheme that can be devised. /"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-08
HOWiTZERS LOOKING
FOR CAMPING SITE
Want Place Where Subcaliber Pr,c.
tice Can he Safely En-
i gagged In.

preliminary ARRANGEMENTS for the an
nual hike of the Richmond Howitzcra
are under way. The roll of the nros-
pective mixers is now being drawn. and
the officers are urging every artillery
man in the battery to participate in
the encampment.
The place for the encampmentsis vet
to be selected. That matter and all
other preparations have been placed in
the hands Of Captain William NJ. Myers
and Sergeant Harry Poindexter, who
have been unable to this time to find
grounds within a reasonable distance
Of Richmond suitable for both recrea-
zion and practice with the guns.
The desirable camping ground, 1t
has been determined, must be near the
river, and not more than two days
march from the city. Two days are
to be given to the march each way, to
and from the camp, and six days to
camp life and field practice. The diff
ficulty experienced by the committee
Of two in selecting a camping ground
Ia due to the fact that this year
suitable range must be found for sub
c.iiher practice, In which projectiles
,newer before used by the cannoneers
will he employed. a wide sweep OF
country Is necessary to experiment
with the new projectile without danger
to life and property
The date for the hike will not be
.avo1 until the camp site Is chosen
md the exact number of members OF
tls battery who can take the ten days
outing Is known.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-08
SMO0T DISMISSED
Man Who Shot His Wife Three Times
Is Allowed to Go Free.

Justice Crutchfeld yesterday dis
missed the case against Joseph e.
Smoot. who shot his wife twice in
their home. at 1907 West Main Street,
on July and then fred two bullets
at his owl head.
The dismissal was the result of tho
wifes testimony, and was granted over
the protest OF Commemorative Attor-
ney Folkes. who held that such action
set a bad precedent for the court
Mrs. Shoots testimony was brief
She declared her husband had been In
Jealous rage for some time previous
10 the shooting. and that she did not
think him In his right mind when he
ATTEMPTED her murder and his own sui
eide. Mrs. Smoot testified that the diff
ferences between them had been set
tied, and that they are now living hap
PLY together In an effort to forget the
past.