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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Not a Desperate
To the Editor of the Telegraph:

To the Editor of the Telegraph:
In the interest of simple justice
would you kindly give the following
a place in your paper?
In the TELEGRAPH of Friday
last is a front page article concerning
Charles Fahnestock of Mt. Holly
Springs. In that article he is said
to be regarded as "one of the most
desperate characters that has oeen
at large in this section of the coun-
try for many years." "a powerful
man with a long record of fearless
acts" and other such bad things.
Charles Fahnestock is a boy about
sixteen years of age, who ought not
to be in the army. He is not des-
perado nor a desperate character.
He is only a boy gone wrong. lie
has done few things which were
violations of the law. He doubtless
has been living a wild life. II he
has deserted it was very wrong and
he will have to suffer the conse-
uuences. But these things do not
constitute him the desperate man
represented in your article.
The mother of Fahnestock is also
represented in a very unenVlable
light. Now the truth is, Mrs. Fahnes-
took is a quiet, inoffensive woman,
who has had more than her share or
the hard burdens OF life. For SIX
or eight years, while she was raising
this boy, she cared for and support
ed an invalid husband. The circum-
stances under which she did this
were peculiarly difficult. She has
the kind respect of those who know
what she has passed through and
the brave way she has borne her
burden. 1t is hard for neighbors to
accept the statement made OF her In
your paper. Even if it were true, we
should remember that a certain
great man said of himself, I'm my
haste l said all men are liars "
Sometimes in anguish or soul ana
haste things ars said which should
be neither regarded nor repeated.
Then the article closes with these
words, Some of the residents OF
Mt Holly are very anxious to have
him captured and are not particular
whether it be dead or alive. They
declare that in the event the latter
| they may arrange a patriotic parade
to celebrate the event" This is a
pure fabrication. Certainly every
! right minded citizen of Mt. Holly
| wishes for his arrest, but no respec-
table citizen is anxious for tragedy
| We have heard nothing but indig-
| nation expressed over that unfair
and unkind article. Mt. Holly is not
planning nor desiring such celebra-
| ton. When we wish to. celebrate we
can get up something quite respec-
table in a nobler cause.
The whole article is a tissue oi
falsehood built around a few sad
| truths in the life of an ignorant
| erring boy. Wherein he has done
wrong and is now doing wrong, /the
writer of this statement does not In
any way desire to screen him. But
| it hardly seems faIr nor is it just
or honorable for those who feel Sc
/ cure in their footing to push a boy
when he is going down hill. We ask
of you that fairness be done by you
to the parties concerned and thai
this be given as prominent a place as
| the former article.
Any amount of signatures could be
gotten to this statement, but it is
not necessary.
w. II. DOLBEER,
Pastor of Mt Holly Lutheran
Church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02
DEATH FOR SUCH

TINE astounding assertion is
made by a United States Sem
ator that a German agent is
busy in New York buying up cargoes
of wheat and other foodstuffs, osten-
sibly for the allies, and sending them
to sea where they are made the tar
gets of German submarine boats
warned beforehand of their coming.
If this is true the only punishment
worth while is death for the culprit.
1t is hardly conceivable that there
is anybody so despicable as to de-
liberately send food to the bottom
of the ocean, while the world starves,
or who would order the crews of
merchant vessels to almost certain
death at the hands of U-boat COM
manders, whose only thought is to
destroy and slay. But Germany has
played so many dirty tricks in this
war that anything may be believed
of her. At all events the declaration
made on the floor of the Senate must
not be permitted to go unchallenged.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02

IT is night. The tables are grouped
L about n skating rink of artificial
ice. Between rink and diners is
only a narrow race track, where, the
guests may dance. The music stops,
the dancers languidly rejoin their
tables. They are to gaze upon a
scene that will stir even their iaded
appetites.
The harsh lights fade and a soft
rose floods the ice. There is a fam
fare of trumpets and a troop of girls
in furs and bare legs skate forward.
Every line and curve of their lovely
bodies is revealed as they bend and
twist to the sinuous music they fol-
low. Like swallows they dart here
and there. In measured evolutions
they move in stately column or mad
ly whirl and turn into the group
which is the finale. They go.
They are but the prelude to the
premiere patineuse and her partner.
In swing strokes, side by side, they
sweep over the CLASSY square. They
waltz. They quarrel, she fees, he
pursues and entreats, she yields. 1t
is a Russian ballet on ice.
The Incense of Egypt
The diners are aweary. Enough of
the Frozen North. Egypt! Attend
ants roll thick. warm velvet rug
over the whole ice surface. From
somewhere an Eastern incense floats
through the great hall. A barefoot
Egyption dancer runs forth. Slowly
the dance begins. She dances not
with her legs alone, but with her
whole being. All the fire ofithe East
shines through her movements. Her
arms are snakes to charm and hold.
Her eyes are mirrored in the Nile.
Her body is the body of desire. Wild
err and wilder it grows, until at last
she sinks together, worn out thing.
America! To arms! \ great splen-
did fellow six feet tall strides upon
the scene. He Is clad in American
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02
1--WE Can Have No Bungling"

Not until universal service had
removed the war in England from
party lines was there anything ade-
quate done. Then, and only then,
did England begin to put forth her
best efforts.
And this we can ask
This must not be a bureaucrat's s
war.
Civil administration in the field
has always failed. War is a highly
specialized business, the most highly
specialized business in the world.
And we who give our best have the
right to demand the best. We can
have no bungling.
The English Field Marshal Wolse-
ley, writing of our Civil War as a
military expert, said: The Northern
prospects did not begin to brighten
until Mr.. Lincoln. In March, 1864,
with that unselfish intelligence
which distinguished him, abdicated
his military functions in favor OF
General Grant"
War is not thing for amateurs
in high places.
Mary Roberts Rinehart in 1.-THE
ALTAR of Freedom"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02
THE CANOE

because of a fatality near
ID Scranton in which a canoe
played a conspicuous part, the
editor of the Scranton Republican
thinks that canoes should be barred
from all summer resorts and feels
that perhaps the Legislature with
propriety might pass a law forbid
ding entirely the use of the canoe in
this State.
1t is we'll that the editor of the
Republican does not live in Harris
burg. He wouldn't be at all popular
here If he continued to voice senti-
ments of that kind. Little old Har-
rishurg thinks very we'll of the
canoe and that little vessel is all
very we'll in its place. In the hands
of one who knows how to swim and
what to expect of his craft the
canoe is "a thing of beauty and a
JOY forever" To abolish its use would
be to remove from thousands their
chief means of recreation and sport
1t is the last vestige of Indian life
left to us of to-day. 1t is a safe
enough boat in proper hands.
Only when 1t is manned by per.
sons unskilled in water or who are
unacquainted with its moods and
whims is it dangerous. But under
similar circumstances so is the horse
the motorcycle, the shotgun, tn,
automobile and nearly every othel
instrument of sport. II we are goinl
to take ali the danger out of out
door life we may as well close tn,
shutters and spend our leisure tim'
in bed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02
Take Up Your Gun

Take up your gun and go, lad
But give yourself no praise.
'Tis but the debt you owe, lad,
And that your valor pays.
There's death! But even so, then
You'll walk the deathless ways,
And greater peace you'll know then
Than those who count the days.
You can't deceive your heart, lad!
The urge is in your veins;
And you but choose the part, lad,
That yields the greatest gains.
How quick the compensating
OF all your valor pays
But oh, the weary waiting
OF those who count the days!
tom DAILY.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02
Charles M. Schwab says

Jimmie Ward, one of our vice-presi-
dents. used to be stenographer But
he kept doing things out of his regu-
lar line of duty. He reminded me of
appointments, and suggested little
things that helped me get through
my work. He was thinking beyond
his job, so 1 gave him better one.
And he has gone up and up.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02
A Modest Note

Reginald De Koven recently told
a story in praise of modesty.
"A group of tourists" he said
visited in Bonn Beethoven's house.
One of the tourists. girl of 20 or
so, sat down at Beethoven's piano
and played the Moonlight Sonata
none too well-Beethoven's own
work, in his own room. on his own
piano.
when the girl had finished she
arose and said to the caretaker:
"T suppose lots of famous musi-
clans have been here and played on
this instrument?
Well, miss the caretaker an
swered gravely, 'Paderewski was
here last year, and his friends urged
him to play, but he shook his head
and said
"'No; I am not worthy wash
ington Star.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02

may warrant All of them will pa
triotically support the administra-
tion to the last gasp in the prosecu-
ton of the war, but that does not
mean they will gloss over gross er-
rors or paint failures as successes.
This Is a democracy and the people
are entitled to know what their gov
ernment is doing and to be in posi-
ton to form their own conclusions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02
Adopt Trench Helmet
From the Boston Globe. |

Our soldiers of the sea have been
the first of our troops to adopt splin-
ter proof helmets. A new type of
chilled steel head protector has been
devised for the marine corps, and Its
members will be thus equipped as
fast as the order can be made up.
The marine corps is almost always
first. Its officers have seen the value
OF the Lewis machine gun, and the
corps has this weapon ready for
business when called upon. Other
branches of the service can follow or
not as they choose. The marines are
usually followed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02
PROSPERITY,
WHAT'S THE USE?

THAT mining stock I bought last
week has gone UP three points al
ready. Do you think I'd better sell ?"
Hang on to 1t by all means. The
price of waste paper is going up all
the time"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02
Bows Are Patriotic

Our young men are fiocking to the
colors all right, as you will notice by
the way the vivid spring neckties are
selling.-Grand Rapids Press
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02

of our old comrade in arms. the overt
Act?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02
DO YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg developed the
first really successful river coal
enterprise.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02

What's the good of the skies being
blue and the sunshine bright IL you
have to sit in an office all day?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02
Labor Notes
By BRIGGS

Conferences of federated shop men
and officials of the Delaware and
Hudson Railroad Company have re-
suited in an agreement to raise
wages 2 cents an hour for all crafts
men.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02

suited in an agreement to raise
wages 2 cents an hour for all crafts
men.
Circus women have formed a Red
Cross auxiliary and a cigarette for
soldiers movement" and every
woman performer in Ringling's Cir
Gus, including the 500 ballet girls,
has become a member.
Federated shop men on the Bos-
ton and Maine railroad have raised
wages cents an hour for all crafts
and secured a Saturday half holiday
during July and August without loss
of pay or working extra time.
Women are helping South Jersey
farmers grapple with the labor
problem. A serious shortage of farm
hands is reported, and farmers have
been obliged in many cases to pay
double and triple the wages which
formerly prevailed.
Two years ago unorganized steam
filters and helpers at Hartford,
Conn.,, were receiving $12 and 50 a
week. Then they organized and
their latest gain, the result of short
strike, guarantees filters $27.50 a
week and helpers $3.50. l
Attleboro. Mass, jewelry workers
have organized to reduce their work
cay from ten to eight hours.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02

birthday surprise party was the
height of social dissipation?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02

he wouldn't have classed bread as a
simple diet.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02
uTSTORIC HARRISBITRC

The old State Arsenal. which stood
in Capitol Park, was the drill ground
of recruits early in the Civil War.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02

What is needed most now Is to
make the U-boats permanently sub
marine.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02

E.J. sTACKPoLE, PreSt s. Edisor.in. c hisf
F. r. OYSTER. Basinsss Manager.
GUS n. STEINMETz. ManosinS Editor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02

The way Bethlehem advertises on
the backs of envelopes of it's busi-
ness houses is we'll worth looking
at. The ancient city that is so busy
now has the slogan "Bethlehem's
Gates Are Open" and there is a pic.
ture of wide-fiung pair of gates to
back it up. Sixteen arrows point the
way to important places with the
distance given. Harrisburg, the
state capital, is given as 100 miles
away and the slate, coal and resort
regions are similarly indicated.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02

published evenings except Sunday by
THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING co.
Telegraph Building, Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-02

Speaking of the Capitol park ex-
tension a good many people are
wondering what will be done about
the miles of curbing that are in place
along the streets. These stones rem
resent thousands of dollars invested
and 1t is assumed that the city au-
thorities will make dicker with
the Board of Grounds and Buildings
for its use. There is a chance, how.
ever, that the thrifty State may do
eide to sell the curbs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-04

purchased 10y tho city during The au,-
unu t" hc distributed among tho poor
has become c>haustch ami 'hc chief
Of police nuds it almost Impossible to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-04
FREE TO
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= New Home turr Ihn, ~, On, Tn,
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lave failed. We want to show eVCry
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-04
AUSTRIAN SHIP DAMAGED
'ist"" Head and other Parts of Engine.
>mn>hc" h., trouhar-
and tNcs

NEW rQEK. FeDruary 3.-word
reached ,h' police TO-DAY thal. coincl =
Don't with ihe publication Of the news
DE ruy,ura With Germany. the Aus
tr.pn f.elghtcr li,maiaya. winch has
b-cr .!sn: iu Newark Eay au estuary
Of New York harbor, has been put gu,
- commission Tho report had i; that
~ ps'ou heads ANA other parts Of
her engines Ia! been smashed h,.
ere" bars and acs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-04
:" Y W wv
l'OIt IbI"ItI DISTRICT

Totals ;J:i.0o0.upo SS55.Vy0. 600
IN" resources pC tho national banks
81 tho Firth Federal Reserve bis.r!"'
SHOW an increase IN total resources
from $500. 800 on December 81 1915
!" t'-".run.ro" on Ncvomhcv -. 1916,
an Increase of 10 p"r cent Nirainia
leading with nu in.icaS" 90 - per
cen, IN totals
'Th" increase ~ wcaliii ~ The dis
tIivi extends TO all lines banliiiii;.
production in ever line OF Agriculture.
AVID mnnuf:,,turc-- with "a corrvspund-
in. nAtur;! increase in distribution.
The volume "f general trade has beer
abnormal. collections yer! mach above
IA" Average. anl narriacturinS has
been Prospectus. particularly among
th" cotton u.,!ls. which arc frcli sold
ahead e, profitable prices.
'it%por,S bank clcarincs railroad
earnings an'i postal receipts have
"n"wn large Increases and continue
VA .ull volume Il; tho end OF tho year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-04

bedford City Democrat
charlottesville Miclin Company
Petersburg paily frog css.
Petersburg i'rank!in Press 10.
South BOSTON lIalifsX Gazette
South Boston The News.
DauN!ilc--W addill Printing 20.
DauVillc Il. J. TowncS Printing Co
auvillc-l;cEistcr and Bee.
Iiarrisonburg -Indcpendcui.
Harrisonburs News Register Co.
ynchburE--Thc News
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-04

"orn. wheat. oats, rirc and other
grams. hay. tobacco !iy" stock pr"i-
:r;s. fruits. uotItocs and other We.
ctabicS. ia" divcrsi ncatiou OF "ropS be
Ing more Widespread lhar ever before
In tho history Of this .c,.tiuu
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT
ron i'II"rII DISTRICT
"ia" States within til" i'.fth Fed
cTdi Deserve District have produced
th% ioilo" ihe values, comparison bc-
a. made vita 1915:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-04
SHORTAGE OF WOOD
suppl! Purchased tor tho Poor in Dan
willie said TO Have urcn
Elhuustrd.

Especial To Tho Times pispatch
pANNlLLE. w. February 3-Thc
roId wave which madc its appearance
oG Iridai morning has revealed "a Sc
rious wood shortage here Tho ~urniv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-04

buy more i'm the large uuan,ity needed
AZ prcscu, Even the coal.yard own
o." haNo/IIttlc wood on maud
Farmers. it is explained. are tpo
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-06
PROFESSOR CORNWALL DIES.

Prof. H. B. Cornwall, father of E.
B. Cornwall of East Middlebury road,
died Sunday at Princeton, N, j., where
he was professor in chemistry for many
years. He was 70 years old, and be-
sides his son here, he is survived by his
wife and one daughter, Mrs. II. r.
Hastings of Clinton N. Y.
Professor and Mrs. Cornwall and
children had for the past twenty-five
years spent their summers at Bread
Loaf. They were very fond of YER
mont and a wish which Professor
Cornwall once made to be buried here
will be carried out. The body will be
brought here today and be buried in
the West cemetery this afternoon. The
Rev. H. C. Newell, pastor of the Con-
gregational church will oficiate at the
burial services.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-06

COUNTY Y. M. c. A. MEETING,
The spring meeting of the Addison
County committee of the Young Mems
Christian Association was held at the
Addison House Monday evening Judge
John E. Weeks entertained the mem
bers of the committee at supper,
Messrs. Averill, Eddy, Isaacs, Day,
Cady and Dyer and the County Secre-
tary, +. l.. Rand being present.
Prof. Eddy moved reconsideration
of the vote at the last meeting regard
ing the County convention, the matter
was finally left in the hands of the ex-
ecutive committee to see what form
the May meeting should take. Various
suggestions were offered regarding the
financial outlook for the coming year,
and the methods of raising the bud get
for that period.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-06

Wanted-old Rag Rugs showing flower designs.
Faded patterns. Also flower design patch quilts.
Write sizes and prices. cash. G. II, Dickinson,
622 Lexington ave, New York city, i4tlp
Notiee-5OO presents to be given away during
the Easter season. Each purchaser will receive
one free. Come In and look over our Easter
stock. Phone 1872 Woods Market
For Sale-My $50 Cole Automobile Touring
Car, with slip covers, electric lights, electric
starteri all in splendid shapej nearly as good as
new, Must be seen To BIO appreciated, f, II,
Patch Rutland, VI, l4t3p
Thick Cream and Buttermllk always on hand,
Fresh Buttermilk twice week, Ask for bottled
Mil, and Cream at Taylor'a Restaurant Remem-
Der every drop Of our MIX Ia clarified. Limited
amount Of Coned Beef. S. W, Jewett. ldtf
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-06

the outbreak of the scarlet fever, when
over 1876 cases were claimed to have
been traced to this milk route. In
spite of this theory, it is said that
every test made of the milk by the
state laboratory failed to reveal any
signs of disease in the animals, Since
the ban has been on the farm, the milk
has been separated into cream, this
pasteurized, and made into butter, and
the product sold under the direction of
the state board of health.