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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-02
Extension of Time Until September Is, 1916
For Deposit of Trust Certificates
PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC COMPANY
To the Holders of

To the Holders of
F1vEP PER TRUsTC CERTIFICATES,
PER
PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC FIVE Per CENT GOLD TRUST CERTIFICATES
large majority of each class Of the above named cerfi-
have been deposited with the Land Title and Trust Com
pany Deposa by the respective holders under the Plan for
Retirement of said Trust Certificates dated July 20, 1916.
Plan for Retirement of Trust Certificates
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-02

JOsErH B. Mccall. Prssiisss
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19
HARRISBURG AS A LEADER.

a GAIN the Harrisburg idea prevails
IA elsewhere. Through ]. Horace
Mcfarland, president of the
American Civic Association, we learn
that Mayor Hoan, of Milwaukee, is de-
sirous of encouraging street decorating
in that city and that he has asked in
formation concerning the encourage
ment of property owners in the plac-
ing of flower boxes in their windows.
Also, he speaks of the desirability of
having the press interested.
Mr.. Mcfarland has advised the
Municipal Reference Librarian of Mil
waul1ee of the campaign in Harris
burg inaugurated by the Telegraph
and of the fine results which have
followed the cooperation of our own
people in the placing of window and
parch boxes this SUMMER.
Again, as Mr.. Mcfarland suggests,
1T will not be the first time if in this.
as in other matters, larger cities sit
at the feet OF Harrisburg for informa-
ton"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19
Searchlights Sell Real Estate

A progressive real estate firm in
Los Angeles has adopted searchlight
as an aid in selling property at night.
The company has charge of a consid-
erable tract of suburban land upon
which attractive bungalows are being
erected. The searchlight is installed
near the center of the tract in such a
manner that its rays can be directed
to any section desired. 1t is of great
advantage III showing property to per-
sons employed during the day, as it
gives them a chance to view all the
surrounding locality at night. This
searchlight is a gigantic affair of 81
$4,000 candle power, throwing a
stream of light for 32 miles. It is
second only to the Mt Lowe search
light in power.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19
EIGHTHS TRIP SOUTH

TETFITING from Ell Paso. Tele-
wv graph correspondent tells of
the Eighth regiments trip
South. Each one of the privates had
a full seat to himself" he says, from
a point in Kansas which I have for
gotten we rode in tourist sleeper cars,
which was a great improvement. We
Of ice, plenty of good water and as
much comfort as day coaches could
afford"
This is in sharp contrast with some
accounts that have come out of Texas,
of soldiers sleeping on the floors of
over-crowded cars because there was
no room on the seats, of no water and
dirt beyond description. One Won
ders if some of the lurid stories might
not have been born in the heated i'm
aginations of young newspaper CORE
spondents turned loose on their first
big assignment and determined to
make good" with a sensational war
story or two each day. ~
1t is true that there is not much
comfort in day coach trip half way
across the continent, but it must be
evident to even the harshest critic of
the railroads that it would have been
impossible to have provided the men
all with Pullman cars for the simple
reason that there are not enough in
the country to have met the demand.
That tourist sleepers were provided as
soon as possible indicates a desire on
the part of the government and the
railroads to do the best for the men
that was possible under the circum-
stances.
1t is the duty of the country to treat
its lighting men as best it can, but it
is also the part of the lighting man to
accept hardship as part of the lot
of the soldier. Thousands of German
troops on their way to Belgium at the
outstart of the war rode on fat cars
and thousands of others marched all
the way.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19

special medals and coins for various
historical societies and expositions.
There is the Mckinley Memorial
Society, for example, made up of Am
ericans who are devoted to the mem
ory of the martyred president The
Philadelphia mint strikes a special
Mckinley medal which it sells to the
society for one dollar, and which the
society in turn sells to philanthropists
and collectors for two dollars. In
this way, a considerable fund was
raised not long ago with which the
society erected a splendid monument
to Mckinley in his birthplace at Niles,
Ohio. The various expositions follow
practically the same plan. A coin
worth fifty dollars may be sold to
them at that price by United States
mint, and the same coin brings hun
dred dollars at the exposition. The
government redeems it. of course, at
the original price of fifty dollars, that
being its actual value in gold.
In addition to these special private
coins or medals, the government au-
thorizes the minting of military med
ais which are bestowed on soldiers
who have performed valuable service
to the country. There are Civil War
medals, Spanish War medals, medals
or the Indian wars, the Boxer Rebel
lion, and the Philippine Insurrection
The Civil War medal bears on its OBJ
verse side the head of Abraham Lin
coin and the words, United States
Army" while on the reverse is q bor-
der of stars within which is a circle OF
laurel enclosing the words For Mer-
1t" The Spanish American War med
al shows castle surrounded by leaf
scrolls; that of the Philippine Insur-
rection bears the unusual design of a
palm tree, balance scales and ancient
lamp; the Chinese Relief Medal has
on its diverse side a Chinese dragon,
and the Indian Wars medal shows an
Indian on horseback carrying a spear
below which is a buffalo head sur
rounded by leaf scrolls.
At first thought, the design on a
coin seems a comparatively unimport-
ant matter, and one wonders why peo-
pie should go to so much trouble tc
plan them when a plain round piece OF
gold, silver or copper would answer
the same purpose. But coins them
selves have always had a curious sig
nifcance in the history of the world
and its individual nations. To-day the
coin collections of numismatists both
in this country and in Europe are the
means of tracing the remote and
vague history of lost nations and
people. For example, no one ever
heard of the kingdom of Bactria until
some ancient coins of that realm
were unearthed in Afghanistan about
forty years ago. Bactria was CONQUER
ed by Alexander the Great, together
with Persia. but afterwards managed
to establish its independence and re.
sumo communication with the Orient
The coins discovered explained this
circumstance. one of the many gaps
in ancient history and also gave .
record of Bactria's kings and many
historical episodes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19
THE ENGLISH BOYCOTT

NFFICIALS of the British foreign
~ Office appear to have been
studying surreptitiously the
writings of certain German philoso-
pliers whose doctrines are held by
some to have been responsible largely
for the present dire circumstances in
which Germany finds herself. The
newly-declared boycott against firms
"domiciled in the United States" is
evidence in that direction.
Eventually this boycott is going to
hurt England more than it will Ger
many, just as the rape of Belgium in
tho long run will be more detrimental
to Germany than it has been to heI
opponents. There is no more call fol
discrimination against genuinely Am
erican firms than there was for the
campaign of 'frightfulness" waged by
the German empire. Both are found
ed on the proposition that the advan-
tage of the State justifes individual
immortality, and both are wrong.
The President is justified in the
''frm protest" we are assured he is
about to make to London. Just how
''firm" it will be remains to be seen,
but England should be made to feel
that no matter how lenient our Presi-
dent may be in this matter the busi-
ness people of the country are aroused
--and aroused to the point of sharp
retaliation, at that.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19
Advertise" Is Supreme Rule

Frank S. Bamford, president of the
American Trade Publishing Company
told members of the Biscuit and
Manufacturers Association, in con-
vention at Chicago how TO sell their
wares. The supreme rule, ne says, is:
Advertise" He pointed to the
products of the National Biscuit Com
puny and Loose-Wiles as examples.
Establish your quality" he said
The best advertising on earth will not
continuously sell an inferior article,
Second, be sure of your distribution by
linking your selling organization with
your dealer.
Then advertise. Peoples memories
in this land are too short to be trusted.
The man who thinks his business is
so well known that he does not need to
advertise, is entitled to place on the
Joke page of newspaper. = Marshall
Field and John Wanamaker never
made that foolish mistake"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19
SOLDIERS, DEPENDENTS.

NF all the appeals made in this
~ city in recent years none has
fallen upon such stony ground as that
for aid of the dependents of the SOL
diers who have gone to the front.
Whether there is war in Mexico or not.
these men are absent from home and
their wives and children and other de-
pendents are just as much in need un-
der the circumstances as in the event
of war.
Harrisburg is not alone in this ap-
parent unresponsiveness to a legiti-
mate appeal, but the people of this
city owe it to themselves and the men
who represent them on the Mexican
border to do what they can for the
alienation of such need as must exist
among the dependents left behind.
The Telegraph will be glad to ac-
knowledge any contributions for this
cause and whatever is done ought to
be done quickly.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19
Immigration After War

In an interesting discussion of the
immigration problem u. S. Irnmigra-
ton Commissioner Howe says:
There are two other forces making
for heavy immigration from all coun-
tries, including Germany, France and
England. Three hundred and fifty
millions have been upset by the war;
families have been broken up, farms
destroyed, business ruined, taxes made
almost uncomfortable. Many will want
to escape militarism and the burdens
of war; many will be inclined to seek
the shores of country free from war
and not governed by the military and
aristocratic classes.
There is also this to be considered:
Fully 30,000,000 men have been under
arms! have lived freer life in many
ways than ever before; have learned
self-reliance; have enjoyed the democ-
racy of the trenches. Out of this
number it will not surprise me If mil
lions have been made restless, discon-
tented and unwilling to go back to the
mines, the mills and the great estates.
Many will have the spirit of tramp
life. They won't want to settle down.
They will turn toward America.
Finally we must consider the wo-
men and children. There will be left
probably 100000 to 5000, 900
widows and unmarried women. Per-
haps two or three times as many faith
erless children. The great majority
of these have friends, relatives or ac-
quaintances in the United States who
will want to help, as they do to-day.
Probably 80 per cent. Of these who
come here in normal times are assist
ed by friends and relatives in this
country. So we may expect to be con-
fronted by vast number of crippled
and weakened men, of women and
children who look to America as a
place of refuge from desolated homes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19
NEW STYLES IN CASH
BY Frederic J. Haskin

n FTER July first. all half dollars,
- quarters and dimes turned out
by the United States mints are
to bear new designs. For twenty-five
years now the American people have
been circulating the same old styles
else, go out of date. The half dollar,
for instance, is reported by the mint
authorities to be growing more and
more unpopular, and in order that it
may not meet the same fate as the old
fashioned two-cent piece, 1t is to at
tract the public attention by a new
design. Out of fifty or more models
submitted by several sculptors to Sec
retary McAdoo and voted upon by the
Fine Arts Commission, the designs of
Adolph A. Weinman were accept
ed for the half dollar and dime, and
that of Hermon A. MacNeil for
the quarter dollar. Both men are
sculptors of note, whose work is well
known throughout the country.
On the diverse side of the new de-
sign for the half dollar is full-length
figure of Liberty against background
of the Stars and Stripes unfurled to
the breeze, striding toward the dawn
of a new day and bearing laurel and
oak branches, symbolical Of civil and
military glory. On the reverse side is
an eagle perched on a cliff, with wings
unfolded, while from the rock springs
a sapling of mountain pine similar
to that used on the first pine-tree
shillings of Massachusetts,.
The design of the new quarter was
doubtless inspired by the nations in
terest in preparedness. AS the law
provides that the figure of Liberty as
we'll as the word shall adorn this coin,
Liberty is depicted approaching the
gateway of the country, her left arm
upraised and grasping shield in a
protecting attitude while her right
arm bears the olive branch of peace.
On both sides the half dollar and the
quarter are the words. I'm God We
Trust" The reverse side of the quar-
ter also shows an eagle, with wings
extended, and bears the inscription,
United States of America" and "E
Pluribus Unum" below. There is an
outer circle of olive branches inter-
twined with ribbon unfurled to the
breeze.
The new dime is not elaborate in
design, bearing on it's diverse side the
profile of Liberty and on the other
side the "Fasces" design, which is a
bundle of rods and a battle signifying
unity 1t is also decorated with the
familiar olive branch of peace.
The coinage laws of the United
States provide that there may be a
Change of design every twenty FIVE
wears, requiring only that each coin
shall bear the figure of Liberty. The
last change enacted was in 1891. Any
change made during the ensuing
twenty-five years requires a special
act, of Congress. Thus Congress au-
thorized the Philadelphia mint to
strike a special coin or medal to honor
the Wright brothers for their success
with the aeroplane. Congress annual
ly authorizes the minting of many
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19
Our School Picnic

The Harrisburg (Pa.) Telegraph re-
Gently invited every teacher and pu-
pill of the schools of Harrisburg. and
surrounding towns to be it's guests al
an outing in one of the entertainment
parks in that city. Over 1000 young
sters and their parents were present
Contests and games of all sorts
were arranged. numerous prizes were
given, and the afternoon was featured
with a spelling bee, which aroused con-
siderable friendly rivalry among the
schools. A large silver loving cup was
given to the school winning the larg-
est number of points in the various
events.
Governor Brumbaugh made an ad-
dress and a patriotic flavor was given
the outing through the presence OF
Marjorie Sterrett, the little Brooklyn
school girl who inaugurated the idea
of building a battleship with the dimes
of the school children of this coun-
try.
The days fun was considered by
the Telegraph sufficient warrant for
a repetition of the outing in 1917 and
other years to follow,-The Fourth Es.
tate.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19
Books and MAGAZINES

"The Unspeakable Perk," by Samuel
Hopkins Adams; Houghton Mifflin
Co, New York. illustrated, $1.25 net.
The scene of this lively tale is laid
in the neighborhood of the Caribbean
Sea, where the daughter of a rich
American cruising on his yacht meets
under certain extraordinary circum-
stances 1.-THE Unspeakable Perk," a
quaint character passing under the
name of Perkins and disguised behind
goggles. "Perk" Immediately falls in
love with the engaging heroine, and
she. without at first quite realizing
it, gradually falls in love with the
character behind the unattractive dis
guise. After an absorbing series of
adventures and misunderstanding in
volving an active little local revolu-
ton, 'Perk" turns out to be quite
other than he first appeared.
THE Unspeakable Perk" combines
the charm and humor of Little Miss
Crouch" and the rapid and exciting
action of "The Clarion" in the most
delightfully."- absorbing story Mr..
Adams has yet written,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19

tc locate the eenters of agricultural
credits needs just as the organization
committee sought the centers OF
financial interchanges two years ago
The task is regarded. it is said, as even
more difficult in this case. however
because of the navelty of rural credits
In the United States and the conse-
quent difficulty attending upon all ef-
forts to deal with agricultural credits
upon a systematic basis.
At these hearings Harrisburg should
be represented by committee to urge
the establishment of land bank in
this city. This city has as strong
claims as any other in the district and
stronger than most. We ought to have
that land bank-but we won't get II
unless somebody gets busy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

Assistant Secretary of the Navy F.
D. Roosevelt is a strong advocate of
improving the Philadelphia navy yard.
ID. J. Snavely, prominent Johns
town man, was given a reception in
honor of his election as division COM
mander of the Sons of Veterans when
he reached home.
The Rev. ]. H. McIlvaine, promi-
nent Pittsburgh clergyman, has re-
signed after years of service. He says
he will take a rest.
Donald Mcdonald, United States
mines official, is inspecting condi-
tions at Scranton.
Count de Santa Eulalia, of Phila-
delphia, has sailed for Portugal, for
an indefinite visit. He is accompanied
by the countess, who was formerly
Mrs John B. Stetson.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19
General Wood on Plattsburg

I have just returned from the train
ing camp at Plattsburg. where I found
something over 1000 young men. all
keenly enthusiastic, full of ambition to
do well. and with desire to volunteer
If there should be any call for volun-
teers. They are all of them receiving
wholesome discipline and thorough in
struction in many things which they
knew nothing of before, and they will
return to their homes better men ply
sically and morally, and somewhat
prepared to discharge effectively their
duties as defenders of the nation in
case of need and, consequently. better
citizens. with a fuller and wider appre-
citation of their duty toward the nation
and of the need of a safe and sound
military policy. Pennsylvania is very
well represented in both divisions OF
the camp. LEONARD WOOD,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19
These INVESTIGATIONS usually invoI
WHAT WILL HAPPEN?

MO man the country over is better
IN qualified to discuss the business
conditions of the United States
than Theodore N. Vail, the president
of the American Telegraph and Tele-
phone company. He is in intimate
touch with every corner of the United
States through his subordinate Off
cials and when he speaks regarding
the conditions which now prevail in
this country he speaks as one having
authority.
Most thoughtful men are now Won
dering what will happen at the close
of the European war and many of the
financial, industrial and commercial
leaders have already voiced their
opinions. There is a wide range of
theory as to what is likely to transpire
upon the termination of hostilities, but
esting view than that submitted in a
statement day or two ago by Mr..
Vail. He says prophecies without
knowing what will be the economic
conditions are useless" and adds:
At the close of the war millions
of men now engaged in the conflict
in Europe in the armies and mil
lions of men now engaged in in
dustrial occupation dependent, on
the demands of that conflict Will be
in the market for other work.
The industrial demands of the
world as a whole will furnish suf-
ficient work for all those men.
The Industrial demands of the
United States will furnish abundant
employment to all in the United
States States at eSis6inS wages a. aon II The the
for them.
To the extent that the economic
policy of the Government in power
at the close of the war protects
our home demands for our home
workers will our home industries
prosper. To the extent that it is
enough to enable our own indus
tries to enter into the worlds mar
ket under equal marketing condi-
tions with the rest of the world will
our foreign trade develop.
If these conditions are wise and
protective and upbuilding, a slight
Beerunn0S to @ folioW the Close of ths s
war, will be followed by an era of
prosperity in this country such as
never has been known-a prosper
ity which will continue as long as
initiative enterprise and effective
operation is encouraged and pro-
tected.
1t is clear from this view of the sit.
uation that Mr.. Vail believes. as dc
many other conservative thinkers, thai
the United States must prepare
through proper economic policy, fol
the readjustment that is inevitable
Manifestly,. he does not believe that
our doors should be thrown wide op-
en- to the cheap products of Europe
but that instead the Republican pro.
tective policy should be in full force
and effect in order to prevent the dis.
ruption of business and the breaking
down of a prosperity which cannot
continue unless such precautions are
taken.
All intelligent persons will agree
with Mr.. Vail that permanent pros.
perity is certain to follow wise and
conservative leadership and the adop.
ton Of such laws as will prevent the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19
EDITORIAL COMMENT

Mr.. Munsey has found his place in the
Sun-New York Morning Telegraph.
AS we figure them out, the platforms
of both parties just dare the women
to get the vote.-Philadelphi Inquirer.
A delegation of Mexican school teach
ers have assured Carranza that they
are with him and will enlist if neces-
sary. Perhaps that part of history COW
ering the period between 1916 and 1S4S
has been deleted in the Mexican schools.
New York Telegraph.
When Themistocles fortified the
port of Piraeus, some twenty three or
four hundred years ago, little did he
think that the descendants of the paint
ed inhabitants of England would ever
order a powerful navy into it to humili-
ate the pride Of Athens.-Wichita Bea-
con.
The "scuttle" policy for the Philip
pines seems to be doomed to innoc-
uous desuetude for an indefinite
period.-N. Y. Sun.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-19
Little Half Worn Shoes

God bless the little feet that never go
astray
For the little shoes are empty, in my
closet laid away; =
Sometimes I take one in my hand,
forgetting till I see
1t is a little half-worn shoe, not large
enough for me-
And at once I feel a sense of bitter
loss and pain,
AS sharp as when two years ago it cut
my heart in twain.
oh, little feet, that wearied not, I wait
for them no more.
For I am drifting on the tide, but
they have reached the shore,
And while the binding teardrops wet
these little shoes so old,
try to think my darling's feet are
treading streets of gold.
And lay them down again, but al
ways turn to say,
God bless the little feet that now so
surely can not stray.
And while thus am standing I almost
seem to see
The little form beside me just as it
used to be;
Dear little face uplifted, with sweet
and tender eyes;
All, me, I might have known that
look was born of Paradise.
reach my arms out fondly, but they
grasp the empty air,
There is nothing of my darling but
the shoes he used to wear.
Oh, the bitterness of parting can not
be done away
Till meet my darling walking where
his feet can never stray;
When 1 no more am drifted upon the
surging tide,
But with him safely landed upon the
rivers side.
Be patient, heart, while waiting to see
the shining way,
For the little feet in the golden street
can never go astray.
Unknown.