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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
WOMEN'S INTERESTS
THE STRUGGLES OF A WIFE
By Virginia Terhune Van de Water

will save me money eventually, 1 am
sure"
Grace started to speak, hesitated,
then went on. Mother, L did not tell
you, but 1 have learned to use n type
writer. Yes, 1 have" in reply to her
mothers astonished exclamation. 'T
was afraid that teaching might fail.
so took lessons in stenography and
typewriting.
"1f you like. might copy some
of your stories for you If can make
time, OF course" she added, that is a
big ff,' for I am about as busy as any
girl ought to be. STILL II you cannot
learn to operate your own machine 1
can help you out in tight places"
Thank you, dear. You are a wonder,
Grace"-the mother meant the admir-
ing speech-"and 1 am very grateful
to you for offering to help me. II 1
need your assistance 1 will let you
know"
Grace Is obIIgInE
while L am perfectly willing to
do what 1 can" Grace remarked, II
really think you should practice on
your machine until you can master
it. Even though your work Is not
as important as mine. still l am sure
that you feel you can do 1t better than
anyone else could-just as I feel about
my own classes"
We'll. good-night"' Grace said. ct
must get to bedS and you should be
asleep"
The mother lay there thinking after
her daughter had left her. 1t was kind
of Grace to offer to help her, but the
parent knew that she could not accept
the offer.
In the first place, she would not
be able to put her best thoughts on
paper If she was conscious that Grace s
eyes were to read them before they
We're in cold type. she dreaded her
daughters criticism
Besides that-and here she set her
teeth and tried not to mind too much
Grace. like Horace. seemed to seel that
the work that the wife and mother
was doing was trivial compared with
their own money making occupations
Would these two never see that writing
was not pastime but serious labor?
Yet how fine il was of Grace to
have studied stenography on her own
initiative in case she should fail in
her teaching. She she would not fail.
She was not the kind to do this She
was like her father in her dogged de
termination to accomplish that which
she attempted.
Even now, at his age, Horace was
working as hard as If he were a young
man. He who had been at the top of
the ladder. had picked himself up af-
ter the fall, and was silently, though
slowly and painfully. beginning to
climb.
If these two could do this, the wife
and mother could. They, however, were
aware of her love and sympathy. while
she, who wanted to do her part knew
that they were only tolerant never
sanguine, of her success. Well she
would show them that she could sue
ceed. If it took all her Will power, her
strength, even her health itself she
would prove what was in her!
CrO BE COntinued.)
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CHAPTER SO

CHAPTER 90
The food that bankrupted the health
OF the German sailors aboard the krOn-
prfnz Wilhelm consisted of tie typical
American meal, fresh beef, boiled,
mashed and fried potatoes, cnnned
vegetables. white bread, sweet Ibiscuits,
butter, lard, coffee, condensed milk and
sugar.
Sunday night April IL. 1915. the
converted cruiser Kronpr1nz Wilhelm,
after sinking fourteen French and
British merchantmen, successfully fol-
lowed her raiding predecessor, the
Prinz Eitel Friedrich, by running the
guntlet through the Gordon of British
battleships patrolling the Atlantic at
the mouth of the James river and
safely reached the harbor of Newport
News.
We are not at all concerned with
the daredevil exploits of this swash-
buckling raider of the sea, but with
the consequences OF her marvellous
experience we are indeed deeply con-
cerned.
When she flashed into port with all
lights out under full head of steam
1lO of her crew of 500 were completely
Frustrated and the others were on the
verge of prostration.
The newspapers of the United States
published report that the sick sail
ors were "the victims of beri-beri
caused by eating polished rice" The
peculiar fact of their experience is that
they did not eat polished rice.
Government experts. State experts
specialists in private practice, and
great numbers OF eminent health Off
GERS and physicians went into con-
sultation over the curious disease.
All agreed that 1t was beri-beri and
apparently all assumed that polished
rice must have caused the trouble
The medical magazines had been
filled with discussions of beri-beri. al
ways assoclatlng 1t with a diet of poll
ished rice. Hence 1t was quite ortho-
dox to think of beri-beri and polished
rice together.
In the mystery. tragedy, contradic-
tion and disease that brooded in the
heart of that once palatial ship the
doctors were asked these questions:
How does beri-beri differ from pella-
sra?
How does it differ from scurvy?
Why is the disease not scurvy in
stead OF beri-beri or why 1t is not
pelagrR instead of either?
The bewilderment of the doctors was
not wonderful. for the Kronprinz Will
helm was herself but a symbol OF the
present bewilderment of the world.
AS watched the somber gray bulk
lying in the harbor with her gray
smokestacks and her four gray guns
| realized that locked up in her SOL
emn heart was a great truth Of un-
recognized significance which America
must soon learn or for her continued
ignorance and Indifference pay a dis
NAL price.
After talking with the ships sur
geon, DR.. f.. Perrenon, and the ships
cook l knew that the Kronprinz Will
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CHAPTER XVIII


Copyright, 1915, Star Company
Myra Webb thought of her new story
with a nervousness that was almost
feverish
At first. after her talk with her hus-
band, she wondered If she could un-
dertake the piece of work she had
discussed with Perry Martin over their
luncheon at Duquesne's. She feared
that she could not rid herself of the
painful recollection of Horace's dis
approval, of his wounded look when
she had reminded him that her stor-
les and articles brought money into
the family.
She resolved that she would never
say such a thing as this to him again.
II he did not appreciate the dignity
OF her work, she must do 1t without
his knowledge-that was ALL
IF the iron be blunt one must put
To IL the more strength she whis-
pered as she mused on this subject.
If her husband was out of SYM
pathy with her efforts she could
nevertheless put so much thought and
andeavor into each task that she
would triumph in spite Of circum-
stances. Surely to make good in the
face of intangible dlscouragements s
was nobler and finer than to succeed
when everything helped one on to sue
cess
Was it not for Horace and Grace
that she was doing all these things
because she loved them and yearned
to make life easier for them? she was
not laboring for thanks, hut for the
good of those she loved. 1t would be
poor kind of affection that could not
serve the beloved objects without con-
tinual expressions of their approval
Grace returned from the dinner at
the Dakines happy and enthusiastic.
Myra was in bed reading. while Hor-
ace was writing in the lvingroom,
and Grace came to her mother to tell
her about her pleasant evening.
Delightful Company
There were several delightful peo-
pie at the dinner" she said, so de-
lightful that ] actually forgot that 1
was a poor school teacher. They talk
ed about the kind of things that inter
est me most want to have them here
before long, mother. am sure we
could manage pretty dinner of eight
persons, even in our tiny dlningroom,
couldn't we?"
81 am sure we could dear" Myra
agreed. She did not add but what
about the eXpense?"
Yet Grace seemed to read her un-
spoken thought
Il am supposing, of course. that
you made some plans to-day which
will pay you enough to allow MS to
splurge little. You did-didn't
you?"
Il hope so. dear" the mother told
her. Il am going to try to start on
a new piece of work tomorrow"
VIII ii take long to do it?"
Il hope not. You see | have not
yet learned to compose on the type
writer, and | am only learning slow
ly to copy my manuscripts"
But you are glad you took my
advice and hired machine, aren't
Tou?" the girl queried.
Yes, l am" Myra acknowledged TT
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
FOOD THAT BANKRUPTED HEALTH
OF GERMAN SAILORS ON WILHELM
BY ALFRED w. MCCAIN

helm had indeed a message for the
American people as well as for the
rest of the world.
+ Why were the men so sick? Pol
ished rice never appeared oftener than
once in twenty-on meals aboard the
ship.
What was the nature of the disease
which had caused the German cruiser
to abandon her raiding career?
The answer of these questions goes
right into the root of the public
health problems of the United States.
thrilling the investigator who seeks n
cause for the untimeIy deaths of
,500,0 900 children under ten years of
age in the United States during the
past four years, and for the constant
increase of organic heart disease,
hardening of the arteries. cancer, dia-
betes, Bright's disease, and the other
physical infirmities which are attack
ing middle life and which, with tuber-
culosis, are destroying countless thou
sands every day:
What did the German sailors eat?
After leaving Hoboken on August 3.
1914. the German cruiser roamed the
sea for 255 days. living on supplies
taken from British merchantmen and
French ships which she would then
strip and blow to pieces.
During the 255 days she touched
at no port, depending entirely for coal
and provisions upon her raiding abil-
ity and her wonderful speed In escap-
ing French and British battleships.
Throughout all her operations she
took the life of no man. Without strain,
so far as the death of a human being
is concerned, she brought her message
undehled to those who have ears with
which to hear and eyes with which
to see.
1t was her food that bankrupted the
health of her sailors. That food con-
sisted of the typical American meal,
fresh beef, boiled, mashed, and fried
potatoes. canned vegetables, white
bread. butter. sweet biscuits, lard, cof-
fee. condensed milk and sugar.
For the first time in the history OF
the world men were forced to live eX-
clusiVely on such food for 255 days
thereby establishing prolonged poison
squad experienced before which the so e.
called scientific short time feeding ex-
periments are put to shame.
Never was the poison squad like II be
fore. II exclusive feding on white
bread. butter, potatoes, fresh meat
canned vegetables, biscuits. sweet
cakes, lard, coffee, condensed milk and
sugar is followed by any consequences
at all. the opportunity has come to
hand at last to determine what those
consequences are.
Because the record of the Kronprinz
Wilhelm is so complete, so pictur-
esque, and so conclusive, and because
perience to the entire world was SC
quickly followed by another lesson OF
extra ordinary significance, 1t will be
well for us to examine In detail the
startling truths which have been thus
disclosed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
GOOD APPLE PROSPECTS
Special to the Tcleerabh

Waynesboro, Pa. ay 10.-The ap-
pie bloom is the most redundant seen
in this fruit belt in years. This is
properly apple year, in the order of
rotation, and the blossom showing
would seem to indicate that nature is
alive to it's obligation to make good.
d. NJ. Wertz, the most extensive
grower in the north end OF the belt,
says he recalls no year when the apple
bloom was more profuse
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
GOVERNOR TO VISIT HOSPITAL
Special to the Tcic .yapH

Hazleton. Pa, May 10.-Trustees of
the State Hospital at Hazleton ar
ranged to-day to take Governor Mar
tin G. Brumbaugh through the insti-
tuition when he visits this city Friday
afternoon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10

Tn tired of the cityw said Mona
Hartley She was looking from the
window OF the little apartment she
shared with Mary Burnett, her chum.
you ever see such a day?"
A high wind drove a mixture OF
rain and hail and snow against the
window. The streets were covered
with a treacherous, half frozen slush,
that sent pedestrians and horses down
constantly, slipping, sliding, falling as
often as they kept their feet. 1t was
an ugly day, dangerous to health, try
ing to the temper.
TITS AWFUL" said Mary, coming to
the window and looking out with a
shiver OF disgust
we ought to get avay," said
Mona. Cant we go South. Mary--or
North. for that matter? wouldn't
care which-either sunshine, or a
steady cold would be better than this
We can't have either said Mary
nrmly. I'VE can't afford q vacation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
FIRE EXCITEMENT KILLS MAN
Special to the 7'elegrdf

Lebanon, Pa. May 10.-Harrison II.
SPOTS, a prominent South Lebanon
township farmer and former Lebanon
county commissioner, expired sud-
denly from heart disease, due to over
excitement at witnessing the burning
CT the barn of his neighbor, Harry A.
Light.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
MINISTER'S CHANGE PULPITs

NfecidI 10 Tie TCIfgfdPF
Columbia, Pa, May 10. - Church
people of Columbia were given a big
surprise on Sunday when ten minis
ters exchanged pulpits. 1t was not
known by the members who would
officiate at their several churches and
they found the plan to nave been
quite successful in uniting church
sentiment in the borough.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
THEFT IN STREET
Special TO the Telegraph

OPtLTuI 70 IHt T tTtBTHFN
Waynesboro, Pa, Mcy 10. The
boldest thievery practiced in Waynes-
boro in long time took place in the
main street of town yesterday when
three pairs of shoes were taken from
in front of two stores.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
Five Killed, 20 Hurt in
Explosion of Dynamite

New York. May 10.-Five workmen
were killed and a score injured in ;he
explosion yesterday in the plant of the
Aetna Powder Company at the south
ern end OF Lake Hopatcong.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
1O2 Unions Are Added
to State Federation

Beaver Falls, Pa, May 1O.-The
strength of organized labor and its
steady progress was evidenced at the
afternoon session of the State Fed
Grafton of Labor, which opened its
convention here yesterday. The re-
port of Secretary-Treasurer G. +.
Quinn, of Harrisburg. showed that the
treasury has sS.712.13 and that there
was gain of 102 unions for the year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
MICHIGAN FOR ROOsEvEIT

Jackson. Mich, May 10.-Theodore
Roosevelt was indorsed for the presi-
dental nomination at the State con-
vention of the National Progressive
party here yesterday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
LIGHTNING DESTROYS BARN

Sunbury. Pa. May 10. - Fire, due
to lightning. destroyed a $4,000 barn
for Oliver Snyder, near Herndon. 1t
was not insured. A mule was
suffocated.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
OLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ever holding any county Office ,
hereby announce myself al cand,
cate for county tax collector .uh
1916 iinary OF
Il elected promise to give tho
very best and efficient service moss,
DE- to safeguard the funds of Polk
county, coming into my hands to al
low all of my property to remain IN
my own name for the protection ~
individual taxpayers against anv
oVercharge which may be made nv
any clerk. person or assistant in nv
once In addition to giving the Gus
tomary bond for the protection :,
the county and state. Furthermora
snail prefer to give that bond
through a good substantial and ac-
ceptaole surety company, rather
tnan to 1eopardize the Interest Of
friends and citizens by giving bono
signed by private individuals Iour
vote and influence are earnestly 40.
iicited. Respectfully,
T. A. GooDE.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23

hereby announce myself as can
lie for reelection to the Office Of
krintendent of Public Instruction
solk County, subject to the action
she voters at the forthcoming
tocratic primary.
making my announcement for
important office, desire to
Bk my friends for their hearty
bort accorded me in the past and
! re them II reelected l will con-
E to strive as in the past to make
schools of Poly county second to
/ In the State.
|ours for faithful service,
c. A PARKER.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
! STATE AND COUNTY =,
TAX ASSESSOR

The Voters OF Polk County:
lntlemen-I hereby announce my
fidacy for reelection to the Of
Of State and County Tax Assess
eubject to the action of the Dem
ltie primary. II elected l prom
! faithful performance Of the du-
required by this most important
eion. l stand for equal taxes for
classes and l earnestly solicit
votes. Thanking you for your
by support in the past, remain
|ours very respectfully,
B J. ]. BOYNTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23

To the Democratic Voters OF POLK
County: I hereby announce myseii
a candidate for representative in the
state legislature of Florida subject
N the action Of the Democratic pri-
mary. II elected I will serve the peo-
MIA 70 the bst of my ability. solicit
YOUR support. Respectfully,
A. J. MORGAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
FOR SHERIFF

hereby announce myself candi-
date for sheriff OF Polk county, sub
iect to the action Of the Democratic
primary election, June eth. II my
conduct OF the office has been salts
factory, will appreciate the votes
and support OF the citizens, promis-
ing them that If reelected, | will
edouble my efforts to discharge the
duties Of sheriff to the satisfaction
of The people Respectfully,
JOHN LOGAN
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
SUPT. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

Inc Citizens OF Polk County:
lhtect to the action Of the Demo-
Ic primary of 1916, this is to
,ulce my candidacy for the office
uperintendent Of public instruc-
in and for the county OF Polk,
Q OF Florida. Your support ID
respectfully solicited.
W. L. CLIFTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
DRINK A GLASS
OF REAL HOT WATER
BEFORE BREAKFAST.
says we will both look and feel
clean, sweet and fresh
and avoid Illness.

Sanitary science has of late made
rapid strides with results that are Of
untold blessing to humanity The lar.
esl dppflcatlon OF its untiring research
Is the recommendation that il is as
necessary TO attend to internal SANTA
uon OF the drainage system of the hui
man Dody as it is to the drains of the
house,
Those of US who are accustomed to
teel dull and heavy when we arise.
spnttlng headache, stuffy from a cold,
Ioul tongue, nasty breath, acid stom-
acn, can, instead, feel as fresh as a
aalsy by opening the sluices of the sys-
TEN each morning and flushing out the
whole OF the internal poisonous stag
nant matter.
everyone, whether ailing, sick or
wen, should, each morning before
breakfast, drink a glass of real hot
water with teaspoonful of limestone
phosphate in it to wash from the stom.
ach. liver and bowels the previous
days indigestible waste, sour bile and
poisonous toxins; thus cleansing.
sweetening and purifying the entire
alimentary canal before putting more
1000 into the stomach. The action OF
hot water and limestone phosphate on
an empty stomach is wonderfully in
vlgorating. 1t cleans out all the sour
lamentations, gases, waste and acidity
and gives one a splendid appetite for
breakfast. While you are enjoying
your breakfast the phosphated hot
water is quietly extracting a large vol.
ume of water from the blood and get
ting ready for a thorough flushing of
all the inside organs.
The millions of people who are both.
cred with constipation, bilious spells,
stomach trouble, rheumatic stiffness !:
others who have sallow skins, blood
disorders and sickly compilations are
urged to get quarter pound Of lime
stone phosphate from the drug store.
This will cost very little, but is suffi-
cient to make anyone a pronounced
crank on the subject of internal san
| itation.
of the Democratic Primary. | viii
thank the voters for their support
| r RnSnaptfu1lv
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
Those Noisy Musicians.

During the concert man who really
appreciated music for its own sake
was greatly annoyed by young fop
in front of him who kept talking to the
girl at his side. What nuisance!"
finally exclaimed the appreciative man.
DO you refer to me, sir?" threatening
ly demanded the fop, "Oh, no
meant the musicians. They keep up
such a noise with their Instruments
that l can't hear half your brilliant con-
versation.''
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

hereby announce myself 'an-
d,date for the Office OF county Judge
Of Polk county. subject to the action
of the Democratic voters at the pri-
mary to be held in June, 1915 ana
rasnectfuily solicit your support
Respectfully,
HARRY C. TAYLOR.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
Almost Enrnntten Nam.

Have you ever heard OF the state Of
Kenawha? No, it is not an Indian prin-
cipalitv but the name applied in the
original ordinance OF separation, to
what IS now Vest Virginia, the latter
name having been decided on finally
by the convention which framed tha
constitution.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

/ hereby announce myself can
didate for the office of county COM
missioner from district No. sub
ject to the voters OF the Democratic
primary. Your support will be CRATE
fully appreciated.
G. B. MURRELL.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Democratic Voters OF Foik
County, Florida:
| hereby announce my candioacy
for the office of representative from
Polk county in the legislature, sub
iect to the Democratic primary.
C. NJ. TRAMMELL.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
pr COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

an a candidate for the office OF
collector for Pslk county, SUD
% the action OF the Democratic
and l would appreciate ths
port Of all the voters, promising
Ptul and emcient service II hon
ay election.
sSpsctfully,
WERNER G.. JONES.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

hereby announce myself as can
didate for representative Of Polk
county in the legislature convenin
in 1917, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary, and II elected I
promise efficient and conscientious
service.
REED ROBSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
FOR TAX COLLECTOR

desire to take this method OF
announcing my candidacy for the
office OF tax collector Of Polk coun-
ty subject to the action Of the Dem
ocretic primary
II honored with this office, 1t will
be my most earnest desire to render
at all times effective, efficient and
faithful service.
Your vote and influence solicited.
Respectfully yours,
4SlA j. C. OWENS.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
OF POLK COTrNTy

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the office Of tax collector of Polk
county, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary of June 6.
Should be favored with the nomi-
nation l pledge a continuation Of
the business method and system that
l have already installed in this Of
fee. J. P. MURDAUGH.
1899
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
THE OFFICE
OF COUNTY ASSESSOR

he Voters Of Polk County:
hereby announce myself a can
Pte for the office of county tax a.
pr, subject to the action OF the
tcratic primary; and will appre-
J the support of all electors who
Ft an equalization Of taxes.
ogrE to serve,
ARNOLD C. ARMISTEAD.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
Silver in iron Cross.

The German iron cross. which has
been given since the war of liberation
in 1913, is not, as commonly supposed,
entirely Of cast iron, but has an edging
Of silver. Bestowal Of the decoration
carries with it a small allowance to
members Of the rank and file
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-05-23
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

|asrepy announce my candidacy
!, oti1ce of county judge Of Polk
Il, Florida, in the coming Dem
primary in June. II elected
pn.ise my entire time shall be de-
/ to said office. and l ask the
Iort of the voters throughout the
Ity generally.
|ery respectfully,
M. A. WILSON.