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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22
THE LATEST REFERENDUM

THERE is a lively interest among
merchants in the referendum
which has been ordered by the
United States Chamber of Commerce
with reference to the question OF
whether there shall be Federal legis-
lation permitting the maintenance
of resale prices, under proper restric-
tions, on identified merchandise for
voluntary purchase made and sold un-
der competitive conditions"
One of the largest retail stores OF
New York which has been in the habit,
along with other stores, of cutting
prices on ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS mer-
chandise, has gone on record as favor
ing Federal legislation along the lines
indicated above. National advertisers
insist that the practice of cutting
prices on their goods detracts from the
value of their advertising and at the
same time draws legitimate trade
from the local stores by directing il
into mail order channels.
The opposing argument advanced
by some OF the large department
stores suggests that by the processes
of Capitalization secured through their
stores they are in a position to serve
the public far better than could be
done should the United States Govern
ment leglslate to place restrictions on
the manner of conducting inter
state trade. The result of this refer
endum will be interesting reading.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22
DIXIE GOES AHEAD
The Dynamo of the South
By Frederic J. Haskin
CHATTANOOGA, TENN.-Perhaps

CHATTANOOGA, TENN.-Perhaps
~ the most significient industrial de-
velopment of the modern South,
and one of the most interest to the
nation at large, Is the harnessing of
the streams that flow down from the
Alleghanies.
These mountains extend through the
whole length of the South from the
Mason and Dixon line far into South
ern Georgia. Their wealth of coal and
mineral has resulted in the growth of
some of the largest industrial cities
in the South along their foothills. 1t
is only in recent years that the people
of the South have awakened to the
fact that in the swift Allegheny riv-
ers there is a source of power far
greater than that of the coal mines.
All through the South these rivers
are now being damned, and their
rushing currents turned upon turbines
that supply light and factory power to
host of cities and towns. The dis
tance of the Tennessee and Okokee riv-
ers, is particularly favored in this re-
gard, and the city has taken to itself
the title of THE Dynamo of the
South" There are others that might
well claim it. This city has simply
been selected as a typical example of
how the South is utilizing its re-
sources In water power.
There are three water power sites
within reach of Chattanooga which
are especially favorable for develop
ment-Hale's bar on the Tennessee
river, the Okoee river, and the Muscle
Shoals of the Tennessee river in Ala
bama. The first two have been de-
veloped by private capital. The third,
which is by far the largest in poten-
tial power, has received the approval
of the government engineers, and a
project to develop it with government
aid is the great industrial dream of
this section of the South.
AS is often the case in the sudden
rise of a new industry, the story of
Chattanooga hydro electric devel-
opment is closely bound with that of a
single man. Charles e. James is his
name. Chattanooga points to him
frankly and proudly as the architect
of her fortunes. She gives him credit
for having brought to the city indus
tries which are worth twenty-five mill
lion dollars-and the whole assessed
value of property in Chattanooga is
only thirty millions. Mr.. James
might be described without starting
an argument as the man who made
the town. The statement, however,
would be strictly unauthorized; for
Mr.. James is in that class of heroes
who have fame thrust upon them.
Chattanooga newspapermen say that
he is the hardest individual to inter-
view in the South. He is a small gray
man who works hard at a desk in a
small office all day long, and tersely
refers all inquiries to some of his
numerous assistants and secretaries.
Nevertheless Mr.. James is logical
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22
SHAKESPEARE

IA \ 1LL1fAM SI1AhE EAISE ulSO
wv 800 years ago tomorrow. Yes
terday a Chicago judge, whose
name we even now do not recall, de-
cided that Bacon and not Shakespeare
wrote the immortal plays and verse
which bear the name of the Bard OF
Avon. But long. long after this foolish
legal decision shall have been for
gotten. and when the Bacon contro-
versy shall have become a matter over
which humorously inclined students of
the future will smile and crack their
quiet jokes, Shakespeare will remain a
name before which the mighty of the
earth will bow in humble homage.
How many can quote Bacon at
length? How few there are who in
some form of speech or other, wit
tingly or unwittingly, but quote Shake
speare in their daily conversation.
This is neither the time nor the place
to discuss Lord Bacon, but it is pass
ing strange, if the learned legal gen.
| tleman of Chicago is correct in his
| findings. that the authentic writings OF
Bacon bear so few of the stamps of
/ genius that mark every line of the
Shakespearean plays and poems.
| Indisputably the greatest playwright
of all time, Shakespeare has become a
tradition, an essential in this as in
many other countries, notably Ger
many. and, of course. England. He is
to the trained mind what food and
drink are to the athlete; the wells of
his knowledge and experience are bot
tomless, and, like the sayings of Solo
mon, always pure and refreshing.
! The three hundredth anniversary of
/ Shakespeare's death has produced a
revival of his plays, tragic and ro-
mantle. Newspapers and literary pub
| lications devote columns of space to a
recital of his work and discussions of
his writings. Libraries are feeling the
demand for books on the subject, crit
ical and descriptive. All England, in
spite of the war, will observe the ter
centenary of his death and will do
/ honor to his memory in many ways
At Stratford- on-Avon. the dramatist's s
birthplace. there will be fortnight Of
/ Shakespearean performances and a
| long series of special celebrations. All
the world will pay its respects to the
memory of the man to whom literature
and the stage owes a debt it can never
repay.
| Kings and queens, statesmen and
soldiers, who lived with Shakespeare
are mere shadows in the popular mind
To millions their names mean nothing
But where civilized men meet to-day
| be it in the halls of the mighty or the
cottages of the humble, in the peace Of
the fields or the roar of the trenches
in the crowded thoroughfares of the
city or on the lonely wastes of the
waters or the wilderness. beside them
stands the figure of Shakespeare, the
embodiment of wisdom, philosophy,
learning and comradeship. In honor
! ing Shakespeare to-day the world pays
tribute to intellect, and by so doing re-
Dukes mere temporal power. In effect
it says even while the world is torn
asunder by the ravaging armies of am
bilious rulers. Truly, the pen Is
mightier than the sword"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22
Being For Temperance
[Johnstown Tribune.1

We feel so sorry for Governor
Brumbaugh and a host of Pennsylva-
mia Republicans, who are contending
for local option. They have been ex-
communicated. driven out of the par
ty, told where to get off. and otherwise
reprimanded. Also, editors who dare
favor any further legal restriction of
the liquor traffic are kicked out of
both the Washington and Republican
pa ties. 1t is hard luck. truly
The dictum comes from the wettest
OF wet" politicians. 1t comes from
the sole champion of the idea that one
saloon Is necessary to every one thou
sand people. 1t comes from the poll
tcians who regularly bolt a Republi-
can nomination when the nominee is
dry"
Worse yet, we are told that Repub-
licans who dare Introduce the sub
ject OF local option. or kindred issues,
are not real friends of Temperance,
with a capital T. The way to be a
friend of temperance is not to bother
bunch of politicians with the liquor
issue.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22
We'll KNOWN PEOPLE

Cyrus E. Woods, secretary of tho
Commonwealth, honored by invitation
to address the Academy of Social and
Political Science, is one of the trustees
of Lafayette.
Judge J. NJ. McLaughrey, of Mer-
Ger. has ordered Investigations into
clubs. He assumed office in January
and is making things interesting;
lanes A. Wakefield, Pittsburgh
la wyer who was in Europe when the
war began. is giving a series of talks
on the battle of Mons which he saw.
Charles 1. Corby, who entertained
tho Governor in Washington, is one
of the big manufacturers of the coun-
try.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

the administration and considerable
saving of public money.
The criticism of the commission
plan now in force in Harrisburg and
elsewhere is that each commissioners
reigns supreme in his department and
resents interference" from other
commissioners. thus giving the city
five separate little governments and
limiting consultation in common
counsel.
AS matter of fact, the objections
to the commission plan have been in
creasing and it is doubtful whether
the people will long approve the new
scheme. Our own thought is that the
most serious defect lies in the fact OF
growin- indifference of the people
to the administration of their own
affairs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22
HISTORIC HARRISBURG
Selling For the
Retailer

Mr.. Manufacturer, which is
the best way-to load up the
dealer and let him worry out; or
to keep the goods moving from
. his shelves?
There is less selling cost in
constant repeat orders is there
not?
A satisfied dealer doesn't worry
YOU much. does he?
The easy way to help your
dealers and to enthuse them is
through newspaper advertising.
Information on this subject
will be given by the Bureau of
Advertising. American Newspa-
per Publishers Association. World
building, New York.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22
EDITORIAL COMMENT

The contempt that his lack of good
taste, to put it mildly, has awakened
among thousands of Americans who
once followed his leadership is not
apparently within Mr.. Bryan's pur-
view. He cannot see himself as 9TH
ers see him. Perhaps. however, the
present ludicrous, exhibition he is
making of his foiled and deluded self
is not without some advantage to the
general public. - New York Sun.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

plication. for we are going up against
some awful trade tactics and foreign
combinations after this war, and the
local issue" characterization of the
tariff will necessitate apologies. Manu-
facturers must buck the line together
or they will be man-handled separate
ly and fatally. 1t shall not be me
First" 1t must be America First"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22
SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL %.


AHd ye are complete in him, arhich is
the head of PrinciPdiity and bo5Ucr:
buried aiTth him in baptism, apherein also
ye are risen 7mh him through the faith
of the operation of God, 7Uto hath raised
him from the dead. - Colossians ii, 10
and IL.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22
Still Mud
kansas City Star. ]

KANSAS CITY Star.I
We get reminders every now and
then that the world isn't finished. For
instance, motorist from San Fran
visco reports that he has encountered
the worst roads so >far in Kansas. OF
course, he hadn't tried the Missouri
mud roads yet. They will be in close
competition.
But the point is that dirt roads, no
matter how well cared for and drag
ged, are still dirt roads. They are not
365-day roads until a permanent hard
surface is put on them.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22
PAYROLL HELPS
LJohnstown Tribune.1

1t is more than possible that Henry
Ford's efforts in behalf of the work
men in his shops had more to do with
his vote in the Presidential preference
primaries in Michigan and Nebraska
than his position on preparedness.
The profits on Ford automobiles are so
enormous that minimum wage of s5
per day in the Ford shops is amply
warranted. When a producer is able
to secure his price. he need care but
little as to the size of his payroll.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

All the churches of Harrisburg will
be crowded Tomorrow and not the least
Interesting feature of the services of
the Eastertide will be the high class
music which has been prepared for this
glad festival. Harrisburg has long been
noted as music center, and the con-
gregations of this city are favored
with some fine choirs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

Talk about your Tower of Babel
incident. walt until the English tom
mics" try to understand one of the
Russian soldiers now in France trying
to talk French.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

BY the way. as was suggested in these
columns recently. why would it not be
we'll to utilize the thousands of river
stone in the stream at the feet of the
Front Steps of Harrisburg" for rip
rapping the bottom of the embankment
along the steps This is a practical
scheme and it ought to be possible to
work it out in some economical way.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22
Sumnun Bonum

All the breath and the bloom of the
year in the bag of one bee;
All the wonder and wealth of the
mine in the heart of one gem;
In the core of one pearl all the shade
and the shine of the sea;
Breath and bloom, shade and shine
wonder, wealth and-how far
above them
Truth, that's brighter than gem,
Trust, that's purer than pearl
Brightest truth, purest trust in the
universe-all were for me
In the kiss of one girl.
Browning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

Why is 1t that a man can't look
at his wife's new Easter dress with
out thinking about his pocketbook?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22
THE STATE FROM DAY TO-DAY

The opening of the trout season has
started the ball rolling in the Logan
Branch at Bellefonte. The largest
catch reported so far measured %
inches, and the Ike Walton who pulled
1t in has never told a lie in his life.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22
OUR DAILY LAUGH

FUNDS SHORT.
I unders { a n d
you've laid siege
to my daughters
hand.
Yes, but I'm
not prepared for
a long siege.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

but 1t is a good talking point, anyway
Passengers on train of the Wilkes
Barre and Hazleton Railway enjoyed
a hot time in the old woods along the
route the other day when they dashed
through a heavy forest fire that was
raging on both sides of the track.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22
TELEORAPH'S PERISCOPE

Mr.. Ford's remarkable success in
settling the European war is probably
an inspiration to those who are backing
him for President
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

The discovery of supposed bag of
gold" in the old Caldwell house at
Creighton has proved to be a reality
a tin box containing a one dollar bill
thousand or so dollars, as originally
expected. The unlucky number again.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22
DO YOU KNOW

That the control of Paxton Creek
has reclaimed for important
business interests the entire dis
trict traversed by this stream?
HISTORIC HARRISBURG
Front street has been the home of
over half of the Governors.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

Light your pipes. old girls, and
smoke up, because a Wilkes Barre
woman, just dead at the age of 106,
frequently said that smoking pro-
longed life. We doubt it ourselves,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

After reading one or two fervld
editorials in German-language news
papers of this country we wonder why
the writers can-brine -thenase4ves-to
live among such a low. degraded peo-
pie.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

AFTER May TO-" says the Sporting
Editor baseball will be the fashion
in Harrisburg. Yep. and late dinners
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

Silas Mariner all over again has been
enacted in Bellefonte with the nurses
at the hospital acting the role of Silas.
A little three weeks old chubby girl
was found sleeping in At blanket on
the doorstep of the sisters home at
the Bellefonte convent
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

Published evenings except Sunday by
THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO.,
Telegraph Building, Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

RAhADOX1CAII,
The silly mortal
who pretends
To know 1t all
gets termed
a fake,
The less advice
you give your
friends
The more OF it,
you find. they
takA.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

Rambling prayers breed doubt and
infidelity" said a minister recently in
a nearby town. Lots of people, take
notice!
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

The Washington Observer observes
as follows: Overheard in Tylerdale-
"If you were that New Jersey
preacher fired for kissing a girl, what
would you do?" do? L quit" "Quit
kissing?" Goodness no, quit preach
ing" Let us join in singing Down
in Old Louisiana, Where the River
Kissimmee Flows"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

It was recently reported IN PhiIa-
delphia paper that ''the progeny of a
waltzing male mouse and a mother
without the accomplishments will not
waltz without training. But with
parents who waltz, the children waltz
as naturally as the baby duck takes to
water" Apparently the best laid
schemes o. mice" would be of no avail
without hereditary ability.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-22

z. j. STACKPOLE. Prest and Editoyin- Chief
f. r. OYSTER, Business Mdnager.
GUS M SDEINMETZ. MdHaging Editor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20
RECEPTION FOR
TWO BRlDES-ELECT

The Misses Lillian Barrett and
Mary Futterknecht, two October
brides, were the guests Of honor at
a reception given by the Children of
Mary Sodality i'm ST. Josephs hall
Thursday evening. Cards were en-
joyed. this first favor was awarded
TO Miss Laverne Konzen, the conso-
lation TO Miss Futterkneckt. In the
heart contest Miss Frances Schmitt
secured the favor.
The to-be brides were presented
with a beautiful picture Of the Ma
donna, Miss Marie Langraf made
the presentation.
A fine luncheon was served. Cow
ers were laid for so guests.
The committee in charge was
composed Of the Misses Genevieve
Mahank, Louise Stockton. Kasi-
mer Grzesk and Rosalie Huemmer.
Miss Barrett will be married TO
William Stark, Thursday oct. 26th.
Miss Futterkneckt to Alfred Trip
PIE, Tuesday. oct "a.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20
JUDGE FEIG RELEASES
ALLEGED BURGLAR
insufficient Evidence Causes
Discharge. of Lewis Smith.
Warned to Find Work.

Lewis Smith, 10 years old. who
was charged with having been i'm
plicated in the Bosworth robbery
with Willard Perkey, was dis
charged Friday morning in city
court by Judge Feig as no evidence
could be introduced prepcnderOus
enough to find him guilty OF house
breaking. During the hearing
Smith said he had come 10 Misha-
waka from Hnlsdale, Mich. where
his mother lives, and made his home
with his father for a short time this
summer. IL was learned that he
had worked very little during the
past months and loafed around sa-
looms and poOlrOOms, where he be-
came acquainted with Perkey. vino
vas found feeble-minc I'd several
DAYS ago by the court. Perkey
caused the arrest of Smith by his
story but later denied Smith was
there. However, his testimony was
invalid, as he was adjudged weak
minded. Smith declared he knew
nothing Of the crime and asked the
court for a chance 10 make good.
Judge Feig admOnished him for his
past behavior and warned him that
he would be arrested the next time
ne was caught lettering on the
streets or found in a saloon.
Smith was arrested about a year
ago as a suspect on a similar charge
but was released.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20
CITY COURT NOTES.

This way out" cried Sergt. Jar
ret and Richard Kelly, a common
drunk. had nine minutes left TO
leave town. Judge Feig gave him
10 minutes 20 get out in city court.
Friday morning.
John Miller. habituaI drunkard.
was given $40 and costs. He was re-
leased from the county Jail but two
ago, after serving Is days for the
same offense.
The case of Lavina Dodd, who was
arrested on a warrant sworn 10 by
Arvon Fielder for taking a screen
door valued at 81. was continued
for ole week.
Florin Trochowski was released
pending Investigations concerning
his taking a cure for the drink
habit. He has probably been arrest
ed more times for being drunk than
any person in the history of the de-
paTtment
Willard Perkey, alleged house
breaker is still held awaiting word
from his parents, who live in Cadil-
lac. Mich He will probably be
turned over TO them for safe-keep-
ing. as he was adjUdged feeble
minded by Judge Feig.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20
NORTH SIDE CIRCLE
ENTERTAINS THE SOUTH

Members Of the South Side Read
ing circle were entertained by the
North Side circle in the parlors Of
the Methodist Memorial church.
Thursday afternoon Mrs Alfred
BolinseE was in charge Of the de-
votional exercises. Miss Neva Rob
bins contributed musical selections.
Miss Mildred Tyler and Master
Bath gave a vocal selection. Miss
Cora Jean Borst contributed a read
ing. Several contests were also en-
joyed.
Luncheon was served. Covers
were laid for 40.
Mrs. Fred Newman, Mrs. s II.
Thornton, Mrs. A. r. Dibble and
Mrs Chester Clark was the commit
tee i'm charge of the program. while
the entertainment committee con
sisted OF Mrs. Shearer Mrs. Cay.
Mrs Bum and Mrs. Bolinger.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20
COUPLE OBSERVE THEIR
NINTH ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas +. Beall,
22919 f. Fourth ST.. observed their
ninth wedding anniversary by en-
pertaining a number of their friends
Thursday evening. The interior Of
the home was prettily decorated in
foliage.
Cards were the chief feature. At
pedro Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Stonehill
secured the favors. At finch Ed
ward Weaver won the first prize and
Mrs. Weaver the consolation. The
house prize was awarded to Mrs.
Cornwall of South Bend. Mrs. Minnie
Sailor and Mrs. Ray Young con-
tributed a piano duet.
Mr.. and Mrs Beall were the re-
Cipients of a number of pretty cut
glass gifts.
A twO-course luncheon was
served. Covers were laid for l6
guests.