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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
CHAPTER II

CHAPTER II
Deadly but comfortable and pre-
ventable diseases are attacking men
and women as we'll as children. Are
we seeking the cause?
OF the total number of deaths re-
corded among the 65.1 per cent. of
our population, leaving 34.9 per cent.
unreported, tuberculosis of the lungs,
tuberculosis meningitis, and tubercu-
losis of the glands and bones were
responsible for 9S,421 deaths in the
last year reported.
These figures represent only the
number of those who perished of
tuberculosis in that year, not the
number of those who were afflicted
with ii, or incapacitated by it, or pre-
paring to die through its visitation
upon them.
Fifty-eight thousand nine hundred
and seventy-three died of diarrhoea,
and this number includes in no man.
ner the number who during the year
were stricken with diarrhoea and re-
covered. 1t simply indicates the fatal
cases, representative of the wide pre-
Nalence of grave errors of diet.
Cancer, rapidly on the increase, was
responsible for 49,92S deaths. DR..
Curtis E. Lakeman of the American
Society for the Control of Cancer, at
the annual convention of the public
health section of the Southern Medi-
cal Association at Dallas. Tex, No
Vember 8, 1915, declared that can
Ger is increasing rapidly in the United
States so that we now have 10000 new
cases each year.
Bright's disease, also on the in
crease, WIN acute nephritis, was re-
sponsibie for 65,106 deaths.
These two diseases alone, which. as
will be shown, authorities are now
beginning to trace to food abuses,
were responsible in one year for 1885,
034 deaths. This means that hun
dreds of thousands who have not vet
died have cancer, nephritis or Brights
disease.
Appendicitis and diabetes, also rap
Idly on the increase, stalk along with
menacing mien as important attend
ants of the great eXecutioner.
The National Association for the
Study of tuberculosis informs us that
in the year 1911 $14,500,000 was spent
throughout the country in the war
against tuberculosis. About the same
amount was spent in the year 1910.
Since that time large sums have been
spent. OF the total sum spent last
year nearly S15,000,000 was spent in
the treatment of consumptiYes in
sanatoriums and hospitals. Millions
of dollars were spent by antitubercu-
losis associations, open-air schools,
dispensaries, and boards of health.
New York, Pennsylvania, and Mas
Sachusetts spent nearly $4,000, 600
annually fighting this disease. In the
early party of 1912 State legislatures
and other public bodies appropriated
over S10,000,000 to continue the
work. The mission of these relentless
figures is to arouse in you and your
own sake some interest in this stu
pendous tragedy.
They show that a little army of
noble men and women is lighting out
there in the field of sorrow with such
poor weapons as they have.
They throw the light upon another
weapon within easy reach, a weapon
long neglected, a weapon the use of
which can be learned not only by the
adult but even by the child
Before abandoning the facts, as an
nounced by the census director at
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28

DIR. GEORGE w. NASMYTH
Local peace enthusiasts have made
arrangements to hold meeting at the
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
this evening at s o'clock for the pur-
pose of organizing formally branch
of the Pennsylvania Arbitration and
Peace Society.
One of the leaders expressed the
opinion to-day that it was most fit
ting that Harrisburg, the Capitol of
William Penn's Commonwealth should
have a peace society. "It is a fact
said he, that the great Quaker's out
line for federation of the world is,
in substance, the plan of the more
conservative peace advocates of the
world to-day, including that of eX-
President Taft. The League to En-
force Peace is in essence based upon
PENIS suggestions, put forward by
him over two hundred years ago, all
of which goes to show how far ahead
of his time, at least in moral acumen
was Pennsylvania founder"
The principal speaker of the even
ing will be DIR. George w. Nasmyth,
author of the Social Progress and the
Darwinian Theory: A Study of Force
as a Factor in Human Relations" and
of other current literature on the SUBJ
ject of Economics and World Peace
He will speak on Americas Oppor-
tunity to Become the Leader in the
Worlds Policies"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
Parents Should KnoW
This Splendid Remedy
Simple Laxative Compound Helps
to Correct Constipation
in Children.

With all children there are times
when the bowels fail to act naturally
and it becomes necessary for the par
ents to administer a remedy. Cathar-
tics and purgatives should never be
used as these agents afford only tenn
porary relief while their violent action
shocks the system unduly. Mrs. Eva
Il. Gaf, SIT 10th ST., Washington, D.
C., says that her little girl, Marie, had
been subject to constipation, and that
she found DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin the best remedy because of its
mildness, and now always keeps a bot
tie of it in the house.
DIR. Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsin is n
compound of simple laxative herbs,
free from opiates or narcotic drugs of
any kind. and is an ideal remedy for
children because of its mild action and
positive effect. Its use tends TO
strengthen the impaired bowel action
and restore normal regularity.
1t is important that parents should
know of a dependable remedy with
no unpleasant after effects, gripping or
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28

Washington. concerning the unsus-
pected causes of the annual deaths of
the United States, let us consider two
diseases-cancer of the stomach and
heart diseases-both of which are
rapidly increasing.
The rate for 1913 was the highest
for any year during the period dating
from 1900; just as the rate for 1912
was the highest shown for any year
prior to that one. These are the
exact words of the report:
1T is probable that many deaths
returned as due to 'tumor' and to
tumor of various organs of the body
are in reality caused by malignant
tumors or cancer. Unless this fact of
malignancy appears in the statement
of cause of death these returns are
under that heading are lost so far as
the cancer total is concerned"
When these facts are considered,
and also the fact that the registration
area from which these facts were
adduced comprises only COL per cent.
of the total population of the United
States 1t becomes clear that we now
have in the United States a great
many more than the recorded 1000
deaths every year from cancer alone.
The report continues: 1T will be
seen that cancer of the stomach and
liver is preponderant, as approximate
ly 40 per cent. of all deaths from this
disease We're returned as caused by
cancers of these organs. In quite a
number of cases the seat of the can
Ger was not stated on the death GER
tificate and with regard to these cases
the Bureau of Census was unable to
obtain information as to the location
of the disease.
AS the liver and stomach act as the
seat of the disease in most of the
cases recorded, the facts tend strong
ly to prove the assertions of Dr..
Packard to the effect that adulterated,
denatured. refined and demineralized
commercial foodstuffs are directly re-
sponsible for the prevalence of this di-
sease.
OF the S7,755 deaths charged to
organic diseases of the heart the re-
port states the tendency has been
toward increase in the death rates
from heart disease from year to year
and the rates for the latter year of
these annual mortality reports are
we'll in excess of those of the earlier
years"
OF great significance is the fact that
in all disorders of nutrition, involve
ment of the heart is among the first
symptoms.
Acidosis and anaemia, which are
"lueSpEedu buI hOtOIlOuSlN neglected
diseases of malnutrition in the
United States, are always accom-
panied by abnormal heart action,
the true cause of which is rarely sus-
pected and still more rarely reckoned
with.
The facts all tend to prove that
cancer of the stomach and liver,
Bright's disease, acute nephritis, dia-
betes. tuberculosis, and organic di-
seases of the heart are directly at
tributable to loss of vitality which
in turn is due either to the irritating
toxines absorbed from undigested and
undigestible foods or from malnutri-
ton and loss of resistance, directly
due to the inadequate character of
the foods consumed.
1t is the clearly established facts
behind these evil forces which are to
receive an exhaustive and compre-
hensive airing here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
Declares President Wilson
Is Champion "FIopper''
Special to the Telegraph

Washington, Jan. 2S. - That lively
times are in store for the House when
it gets down to consideration of the
Administration tariff commission bill
was indicated yesterday when Repre-
sentative Moore, Republican, Pennsyl-
vania started a debate that stirred
the Democrats to high pitch of fury
Moore charged that President Will
son was one of the leading political
''floppers' of modern times, and cited
in support of his contention Mr.. Will
sons alleged change of front on the
Panama tolls, on the one term
declaration in the Baltimore platform
and on a tariff commission.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
NIIDDLETOWN PERSONALS

Thomas c. McCarrell, Jr., left for
Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
Miss Mary Evans attended the
Fritz Kreisler concert Wednesday eve
ming at Harrisburg.
Mrs. Laura Geesey of Allentown is
visiting relatives in town for the
week.
Miss Lucy B. Crawford, of Enhaut,
was the guest of Miss Kathryn b. Hol-
land, of Royalton, on Wednesday.
Lester Books of State College, is
spending several days in town.
Squire George w. Rodfong is con-
fined to his home on Center Square
with the grippe.
Mrs. Laura Gibbs has returned
to her home in Wrightsville, after
spending the last few days in town
the guest of her sister, Mrs. NJ. G..
Whitman, of Ann street.
The Rev. w. A. Martin returned
to his home in Centralia Wednesday
evening after spending the day with
Mr.. and Mrs. T. o. Eckenrode. of
East Emaus street.
Mrs. John O'Hara, of Lewistown,
who spent Tuesday in town the guest
of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. III. II.
Kline, of East. Water street left on
Wednesday for Philadelphia, from
where she returned to her home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
NEWS OF STEELTON
TO INSTALL NEW
MT. ZION PASTOR
Will Celebrate Ceremonies on
Sunday; Rev. Warner Brown
Will Assume New Duties

With elaborate ceremonies the Rev.
Warner Brown will be installed as pas
tor of Mt Zion Baptist Church. Second
and Locust streets. Sunday. Services
will be held in the morning, afternoon
and evening.
Burgess Fred wigield will deliver
an address of welcome at the afternoon
meeting, and a number of out -of-town
clergymen will be present to partici-
pate in the ceremonies
The complete program:
choir; prayer; chant by the choir; Scrip
ture lesson. the Rev. Il. II. Nicken;
prayer: G. Brown. Jr,; welcome on be-
pie; Superintendent A. L. Frye; penny
collection; sermon by the pastor: collec-
ton lifted by Brothers Franklin and
2 p. m. = Devotionals; music by the
choir; Scricture lesson, the Rev. Mr..
Rosezell; penny collection; PRAYER; vel
CESS F. f. Wigfleld; paper in behalf of
auxiliary. Mrs. Sallie Bland: music by
the choir; installation sermon by the
come on behalf Of the church, A. A.
Harrod. clerk; collection; charge TO the
tor Second Baptist Church. Harrisbprg b
charge to pastor and officers, the Rev.
Lutlter Cunningham; S. l. B., pastor of
hand of fellowship. the Rev. Mr. Good
win. pastor of the First Baptist Church,
Steelton: benedlction, the Rev. W. A.
King. pastor of Monumental African
Methodist Episcopal Church. Steelton
7:45 p. m.-Music by the choir; Scrip
ture lesson; duet, Mr.. and Mrs. George
welcome in behalf of deacon board, H
Alsbury; penny collection; sermon, the
Rev. DIR. W. r. Brown; collection; bene-
diction.
Master of ceremonies. P w. Wade
The Rev. Warner Brown, pastor. A. A.
Harrod. clerk. Monday P. NJ. January
81. 1916. literary program and recep-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
81, 900 Restaurant Tip
Returned to DOner
Special to the Telegraph

Boston, Mass. Jan. 2S.-After Mrs.
Dudley i. Page, wife of the candy
manufacturer. had lunched with
friends at the Hotel LenoX, she Sc
renely placed a $1,000 bill for a tip
on the walters silver tray. Most
walters are stoics and this one never
even coughed, although he may have
looked longingly at the door. Clerk
Morse, however, took an affectionate
look at the bill and sent it back with
regrets, it being after banking hours.
Il thought it was a $40 BILL" said
Mrs. Page, as she smilingly ex-
changed ii for an X.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
|~HIGHSPIRE -.--
LITERARY SOCIETY MEETS

The Highspire High school literary
society met this afternoon when an
interesting program was presented. 1t
follows:
Call to order, president; reading of
minutes. secretary; song, school: ora
ton, Marlin Rouch; recitation. MYRTLE
Barnes; several 3-minute speeches:
song, High school orchestra: debate.
Resolved, That President Wilson is
worthy of reelection as Chief Execu-
tive of the United States" affirmative.
Sylvia Steigleman, Donald Sides, and
negative, Kathryn Ulrich, Harry Diff
fenderfer; essay, Marlin Kelly; cur
rent events and gazette, Mildred Har-
Vey; critics remarks; business; song,
school; adjournment
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28

1000 of the most potential business
men, manufacturers and bankers in
the country.
Leading topics for discussion at the
convention are the seamen's bill, the
tariff commission, the upbuilding of
the American merchant marine, the
Stevens bill, which seeks to maintain
prices on trademarked merchandise.
preparedness and adapting educational
institutions in this country to equip
young men for international trade and
commerce.
The personnel of the Harrisburg
delegation will be announced in a few
days.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
VISITS NEIGHBORS: MEAT
BURNS; ITREMEN CALLED

Mrs. William Shambaugh, 4S Balm
street, left a piece of meat on the stove
to boil for supper last evening and
then went on a visit among the neigh
bors. During her absence the meat
burned, the smoke filing the house. A
passer-by saw the smoke coming
through crevices at the door and win
dows and sent in an alarm of fire from
Box 332, Walnut and Balm streets.
The firemen did not arrive in time to
save the meat.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
Two Harrisburgers at
Foreign Trade Conference

The Harrisburg Chamber of Com
merce is being represented at the Ma
tional Foreign Trade Congress, now in
session in New Orleans, by r. w.
Moorhead, treasurer of the Moorhead
Knitting Company, and E. d. Hilleary
division freight agent of the Philadel-
phia and Reading Railway
Both of these gentlemen have taken
a prominent part in the foreign trade
meetings and kindred activities of the
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
SUITCASE NOT CLAINIED

An oVercoat and suitcase OF cloth-
ing. recovered last night by William
L. Windsor, Jr., superintendent of the
bureau of detectives, and by Detective
Speas. are unclaimed at police head
quarters. The officers noticed a man
carrying them and acting suspiciousIy.
AS soon as they started toward him he
ran. dropping the coat and suitcase.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28

"St. Jacobs oir' at any drug store,
and in just a moment you'll be free
from rheumatic pain, soreness. stiff
ness and swelling. Don't suffer! Re-
lief awaits you. ''St. Jacobs Oil' has
cured millions of rheumatism suffer-
ers in the last half century, and is
just as good for sciatica, neuralgia,
lumbago. backache, sprains.-Adver-
tisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
MIR. wILHELM CONGRATULATED

MANY frlends called at the residence
of Charles A. Wilhelm, 1706 Green
street, to congratulate him upon his
eightieth birthday. Mr.. Wilhelm is
one of the oldest Odd Fellows in this
part of the state, having been a MEM
ber for over fifty years, and is known
to thousands of men in fraternal or
ganizations. He was for many years
connected with the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, but is now retired, although one
of the most active men for his age in
the city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
LOOK FOR STOLEN AUTOS

The police have been notified to be
on the lookout for an automobile owned
by Harry Smith, of Heckton, which
was stolen last night. The thief was
reported heading this way in the car.
The Philadelphia department has also
asked the local police to be on the
watch for five autos which were stolen
in that city on Wednesday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
ROY WILL LOSE EYE

While playing with several COM
panions last evening Carl Eichelberger,
aged 13, of Wormleysburg, was struck
in the right eye by piece of lime
which one of the boys had thrown.
Eichelberger was brought to the Har-
risburg Hospital. where physicians
have little hopes of saving the sight of
the eve
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
Steelton Snap Shots

Inspect Plant. Inspectors from
the Westinghouse Electric Company
visited the local steel plant yester-
day.
To Build Garage. n r m a n
Yeany has obtained permit to erect
a garage on the rear of his property,
$50 North Second street
Choir TO Rehearse. - The choir of
the First Reformed church will meet
this evening to rehearse music for
communion services Sunday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
Selecting Delegation to
National c. of c. Meet

J. William Bowman, president of the
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce, is
engaged in getting up a delegation of
prominent members of the Chamber
TO attend the fourth annual convention
of the Chamber of Commerce of the
United States of America.
The convention will be held in
Washington on February 8, 9 and 10
in the ballroom of the New Willard
Hotel and will be attended by about
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
|-MIDDLETOWN. :
MARRIED. BY SQUIRE

Miss Alice Heagy, of Middletown,
and Joseph Gluntz, of Steelton, were
married last evening at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Levi Heagy, State street, by Squire
w. J. Kennard
Martin Gluntz, of Steelton, a
brother of the bridegroom. was best
man and a sister of the bride acted
as bridesmaid. A wedding dinner will
be served at the home of the bride on
Sunday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
HE GOT EM

In reply to an item in yesterday s
issue the Telegraph is in receipt of the
following self-eXplanatory letter: II
take this opportunity to thank you and
your paper (the Harrisburg Telegraph)
for your kindness and promptness in
publishing the article L sent you yes
terday in reference to the groceries
left at my home in mistake. Just to
prove what a few lines in good paper
will do, am very much pleased to state
that last evening the owner of said
groceries called at my home and
claimed the goods. 1 should call this
quick action, due to an enterprising
newspaper. Yours very respectfully,
Frank Mccarthy"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
GIRLS TO PLAY

An added basketball attraction at
Cathedral Hall tonight will be game
between the girls division of the Has
sett Club and the Moravian Parochial
girls of Lebanon. The Rev. T. b.
johnson booked this game at noon
day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
CAEsARIAN OPERATION

Mrs. David Cooper, aged 35, of 45S
Cumberland street, underwent a Cae-
sarian operation last night at the Har-
risburg hospital. The rIother and the
baby girl were improving to-day, ac-
cording to DIR. Carson Coover, physi-
clan in charge of the case.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
TO BURY CHILD

Funeral services for Samuel. the
small son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Goldsmith, who died yesterday will be
held at the home in Enhaut to-mor-
row afternoon at o'clock. The Rev.
A. X. Wier, pastor of Centenary
United Brethren church, Steelton,
will officiate. Burial will be made at
the Oberlin cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
HANDLEY FUNERAL

Funeral services for Paul. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Handley were held
this morning from the home, 635
North Front street. The Rev. Father
]. c. Thompson, rector of st. James
Catholic church. officiated and burial
was made in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
REVIVAL AT CENTENARY

The Rev. G.. w. Getz, pastor of the
Main Street Church of God, will
preach this evening at the evangelis-
tic services in Centenary L. B. church.
Interest in the services is increasing
and already there have been 20 con-
versions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
RUB OUT RHEUMATISM
WITH "ST. JACOBS OH"
Let a Small Trial BottIeRub Pain, Soreness, Stiff
ness Right Out of Joints and MuscIeS--nstant
Relief! Best Liniment Doesn't Blister

rheumatism is pain only" Not
one case in fifty requires internal
treatment. Stop drugging Rub sooth-
ing, penetrating "St. Jacobs Oil' right
into your sore, stiff. aching joints and
muscles, and relief comes instantly.
"St. Jacobs Oil'' is harmless rheu-
matism and backache liniment which
never disappoints.
Timber up! Quit complaining! Get
a small trial bottle OF old. honest
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
MEMS LEAGUE TO MEET

Arrangements are complete for the
first of a series of monthly social
meetings of the Mems League of the
First Presbyterian church, to he held
in the church this evening. The en-
tertainment committee has arranged
an interesting program which includes
addresses by Jesse f. B. Cunningham,
of Harrisburg. Refreshments will be
served.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
|~ENHAUT-
FABER FACKLER DIES

Faber Fackler, 80 years old, died
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elias Fackler, at Enhaut last
evening. Funeral services will be held
Sunday, but the detailed funeral ar
rangements are incomplete.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
PUPILS MOVE RAPIDLY

In a few seconds over one minute
every pupil in the High school build
ing marched to the campus yesterday
during fire drill. Pupils were in all
three stories of the building.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
SOCIETY TO MEET

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Church of God will meet at the home
of Mrs. A. A. Markley, East Main
street, this evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
TO COMPLETE FREsCOING

Workmen who are frescoing the
interior of st. Mary's Catholic church,
Ann street will complete their work
by tomorrow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
STEEITON PERSONAI.S

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Eberley. of
Mt Joy, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
IS. S. Coulter of 236 North Front
street yesterday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28

strain, DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin
costs only fifty cents bottle and can
be procured at any drug store. To
obtain a trial bottle, free of charge,
write to DR.. w. B. Caldwell, asa Wash
ington ST.. Monticello, Ill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28

The Broad Street Market ad on
page 1S should be carefully read by
every housekeeper in Harrisburg. 1t
means money In your pocket.-Advs