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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
"THE CoL0NEL,s MAIDv

Camp Hill, Pa, May 23.-Rehear-
sails for The Coloners Maid" to be
presented by students of the Camp
Hill High school June 16 are being
held daily The play is staged in
North Carolina and is in three acts
The cast of characters is as fol-
lows: Colonel Robert Rudd, Hugh
Harrison; Colonel Richard Byrd
Howard Sechrist Marjorie Byrod
Miss Margaret Harrison; Robert By
rod, Edmund Good; Mrs. ]. John
Carroll, Miss Elma Koser; Julia Car
rol, Miss Pauline Davidson; Ned
Graydon, Samuel Basehore; James
Baskom, Adam Nell, Chinb-ah-ing,
William Hamme
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
Social and Personal News
of Towns Along West Shore

Mrs. Harry Snyder of Wormleys-
burg entertained in honor of Misses
Aida and Edith Snyder of New Mar
ket. and Ralph Matthews and Earl
Fisher of New Cumberland. Others
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Emory
Sibbietts, Mr.. and Mrs. William Rhi-
ver Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snyder
Mrs. W. O. Rishel and family of
Wormleysburg spent Monday with
Mrs. l. w. Rishel of Harrisburg.
E. c. Kreider was the guest of
Mr and Mrs. II. G.. Knier at Worm
leysburg on Monday.
Mrs. John L. Myers of Wormleys-
burg visited her daughter, Mrs. Gro
Yer Mackey, at Lemoyne, on Sunday.
Mrs. II. G. Knier of Wormleysburg
spent Tuesday in Carlisle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Eberly,
Mrs. Elmer E. Henderson, Jacob II.
Miller and William p. Walls, all of
Shiremanstown, motored TO York on
Sunday.
Mrs. Grace Menges, of Lebanon, is
visiting her aunt at her country
near Shiremanstown.
Mrs. Moss Rowels, son Frederick
Ross Rowels, of Mechanicsburg,
visited the latter's grandparents at
ShlremanStown on Monday.
Mrs. ID. Y. Zimmerman, Mrs. Will
liam G. Miller, daughter Florence,
son Richard, of Shiremanstown,
spent a day at Harrisburg.
Mrs. Joe Wolfe has returned to
her home at Mechanicsburg, after
visiting her sister, Mrs. w. A. Kings
boro, at Shiremanstown.
The Rev. and Mrs. o. f. Krenz
and daughter, the Rev. and Mrs. Roy
r. Zeigler, daughter. Eleanor Vir-
ginia Zeigler of Shermansdale, mo-
tored to Shiremanstown and were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Howard
Beaver.
Mrs. Harriet Wickersham and
Mrs. Mary Prowell, of New Cum
berland, have returned home after
spending several days with the
Misses Strong, at Shiremanstown.
Mrs. Minnie Fetzer and Miss Mary
Sheely, of Mechanicsburg, spent Sun
day with the latter's relatives, Mr..
and Mrs. Levi S. Sheely, at Shire
manstown,
Miss Ruth McCreig, of New Cum
berland, will entertain the Endora
Guild on Friday night.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
EIL'Ig5Ii{ERI;JJ !II;lIEl / I!

are peculiarly fitted to promptly re-
lieve soreness and aching in the
kidney regions. They allay in
fiammation, restore normal secre-
ton and correct the alkalinity of
the waste secretions, and thus
stop the source of irritation, pain
and annoyance. There are thou
sands of benefited users of Balm
wort Tablets and all good, con-
scientious druggists recommend and
sell them. Price S1.00 per tube.
CORRECT KIDNEY TROUBLE
Sold by all druggists.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
HALIFAX

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lebo, OF Har-
risburg, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph ID. Sponsler. on Sunday.
j. II. s Marshall is suffering from
severe attack of erysipelas at the
home of his son, DR.. l. s. Marshall.
J. c. Marsh has granted to the local
branch of the Red Cross Society the
free. use of his store building in
South Second street. where bandages
and other surgeons supplies will be
made up. There are now flfty-five
members in the local branch.
Mrs. Harvey Bogar. of Steelton. was
the guest of Mrs. A J. COLON on
Tuesday.
Miss Kathryn Schroyer has return
ed from a weeks visit to relatives at
Palmyra
Miss Elizabeth Samuel is in a crit
ical condition at her home in Mar
ket street
Halifax fs in the midst OF an cpl
demic of German measles and many
children are afflicted
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
APPEAL FOR OIL MONEY

Lemoyne, Pa, May 23.-The Le-
moyne Welfare League has made a
final appeal for money to pay for the
oil to be placed in Hummel avenue
and Rossmoyne street. Some addi-
tional money is needed to pay for
the oil before it can be moved from
the car. The oil will arrive in a
few days and then the street will be
swept and the oil applied.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
DUECANNON

Joseph Hunter, of Harrisburg. was
a weekend guest OF his mother, Mrs.
G. W. Dill,
their bit to help feed the nation by
cultivating more acres to spring and
summer crops.
John Boyer spent several days on a
trip through the Shenandoah Valley
and a visit to relatives at Harrisburg
and York county.
The Union Sunday School Association
has received its charter ana will COM
mence the foundation for their new
chapel on the east side of North High
street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
Gives Quart of Blood
in Attempt to Save Son

Wilkes Barre, May 23.-In the
hope of saving the life of her TWEEN
ty-seven-year-old son. Mrs. John
Luff, of Edwardsville. served in a
TRANSMISSION of blood
The son, Alfred Luff, however,
died at the City Hospital. For sew
eral weeks he suffered from inces-
SAINT nose bleeding. The parent gave
a quart of blood.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
AGED MAN FALLS ON TRACK

Lemoyne, Pa, May %. = Henry
Wilworth, aged 80, of 1892 Chris
tian street, Harrisburg, while on a
walk yesterday afternoon fell on the
Cumberland Valley railroad tracks
here and was picked up by some
workmen. He was taken to the
Harrisburg hospital, where it was
found his injuries were a few
bruises.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
BIBLE CLASS SOCIAL

Wormleysburg. Pa, May 2S.-On
Friday evening the Young Ladies'
Bible Class of Calvary United Breth-
rem Sunday School, taught by w. O.
Rishel, will hold an ice cream and
cake social in the social room of the
church. The proceeds will be used
for the purchase of new pews.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
LANCASTER COUNTY DEATHS

Marietta, Pa, May 23.-Israel
lands, a native of Oreville, died at
the Mennonite Home yesterday. aged
SO years. He was the last of eleven
children, and has q few nephews liv-
ing. He was the oldest man at the
home.
Mrs. Lizzie Kreider, aged 70, died
at the some of her daughter from
a broken hip sustained some time
ago. Four children and a number of
grandchildren survive.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23

Talmudic study of the old type
will soon be memory. The Rus
sian revolution will probably lead to
the final closing of the Talmudic
academies there. Russian Jews will.
as their brethren did in Central and
Western Europe, crowd the univer-
sites and colleges. An American re-
naissance in respect to Rabbinical
lore is. for this and other reasons,
timely.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
Predict Bumper Crops
of Peaches and Apples

Bloomsbury, Pa, May 23.-Pres-
ent indications are that both the
peach and apple crops in Columbia
county will be among the largest in
years. 1t has been found that none
of the spring frosts have injured
the exceptional peach crop.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
HURT BY MOTORCYCLE

Lewistown, May 90. - Thrown
about twenty feet when struck by
the side car of motorcycle in the
Lewistown Narrows, Edward Cruise,
a young man of this place, was bad
ly injured, remaining unconscious
for a number of hours.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
ASK STATE TO TAKE ROAD

Carlisle, Pa, May 23.-Following
the closing of the bridge in Mount
Holly on the principal route between
Harrisburg, Carlisle and Gettysburg
by the borough because it is claimed
the town lacks funds for proper re-
pair, movement has been begun
to have the State Highway Depart
ment take charge. The stream at
the point has now to be forded by all
those using the road.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
''Out of Bed
Three Tines!''

If the victim of kidney disorders
and bladder irritation is compelled
to arise even once in the night, there
is a condition which should be
promptly corrected. If arising more
than once immediate attention is
the part of wisdom
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
WILL ENLIST IN ARMY

Blain, Pa, May 23.-George l..
Gutshall and Miles Bower went to
Harrisburg TO enlist in the United
States army.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
FOR TIRED PEOPLE
Acid Phosphate

HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate
Is very beneficial for exhausted con-
ditions due to heat, over-work or in
sompia. n-alcoholic.-Ad
ment-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23


Caysle
Yards parted by decorative wire fences In addition
of imp
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23

Waynesboro, Pa. May ~ six
young men left for Harrisburg yee-
terday to be examined for thu. United
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-23
SIX APPLY FOR ENLIsTy INT States Arm,

States Army. They were: John r.
Long. Elmer ]. wentz, Charles r.
Doyle. Norman Beaver, Raymond Sor-
bert and Harry A. Weaver.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-29

which should lead 70 the speedy -
covery of the wounded men
Play Laid in Berlin
NeSsrS. Elliott. Comsrock and Gest
are TO produce a new play called The
Future the scenes OF which are laid
in Berlin. tt deals with a fancifu1
meeting I'm Berlin Of the rulers OF
the successful allies. who are there
10 discuss the fate Of the kaiser fol-
lowing his downfall The kaiser -
shown as O. prisoner
Arrangements hsve been mzds
whereby New York. soon after the
New Year, VIII be given an oppor-
-unity OF seeing Andreas DippePB
musical comedy. The Love MIL
This piece was produced out OF town
last February. and withdrawn after
engagements in Boston and Chicago
The book and lyrics are By Earl
Carroll Alfred francis. a newcomer
in the operate field composed the
music.
Gureth Hughes Starring.
Gareth Hughes is having q taste
OF stardom In new Irish comedy
written by WhttfOrd Kane, which ia
being given secret series Of per
formances Somewhere" near Boston
Mr- Hughes and Lillian Tagoe in the
leading roles. are supported by Whit
ford Kane. Edward Phelan and other
American-Irish players
The United Producing company. the
new organization formed TO proSuce
American plays in Canada while they
are yet fresh and popular in the
United States. is about to add "Oh
Boy TO its list The Isle OF Dreams'
with Nesta de Becker. and The Brat
with Rea Martin. are successful in
the dominion
An organization known as Cora
Toungblo0d Carson's instrumentalists
and as the Oklahoma prodiEies win
sail for London later IN the month
for a concert tour Glenn Condor,
editor OF the Tulsa World OF Tulsa.
Okla. viii accompany them IN the
capacity OF press representative
Miss Carson and her musicians W1l
return TO America FIJI August
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-29
u. S. Government Plans to Build Four
Cargo Vessels Daily to Help Feed Army Rene Baohe
Building
Daily 10000

peditionary armies in his keeping.
Accordingly, the government expects
every man who feels that he can do
something for his country on the sea
to come forW ard. He cannot do il too
quick
There Is prospect Of a career IN
view. To any such man the govern
ment offers just now a free educa
ton in an attractive profession
When the war is over the ships OF
our vast merchant fleet now coming
into being viii sail all the seven seas.
The pay Of officers is good For
captains the government wage during
the war IS $3.50 a month; for first
officers $3.50 a month; for junior Off
GERS proportionate salaries.
After preliminary training at the
schools above mentioned, men who
enlist for the cargo-ship service are
taken aboard steam yachts or other
boats for practice The final test
they must undergo is an examination
by a board Of the Steamboat Inspec-
tion service. This being passed. the
candidate receives a certificate OF
efficiency, which practically Euaran
tees his appointment as an officer
For appointment as engineers and
q assistant engineers men must have, IF
course. some knowledge of engines
In this line there IS a special demand
Just now There is AT the present
time a sufficient number Of engine
men. as well as Of deck officers. to
meet the governments requiem euts-
but the need viii steadily increase.
No Tie up to BE Permitted.
There has been Of late much talk,
and even some alarm. about a pos
sible railroad strike that would tie VI
the transportation OF war supplies. .
Such a thing viii not be allowed TO
happen So far as matters Of trans +.
DOrtatiOu are concerned. the govern f
ment has established a practical die b
-atorship. If any railway company /
were 10 refuse TO obey the orders OF
he War department its property
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-29

Of "Hitchy koO. but with a larger
and more important cast Richard
earle. who has not been seen on
Broadway for nearly two years. is its
principal fuumaker. He Is assisted
by Elizabeth Brice, Wellington Cross.
the Three DooIeys civilian. Gordon
and Ray. Marion Davies. Edna Aug
and a beauty chorus DE Looks. In
addition there are several minor priu-
cipalS. including Harry and Anna
Seymour. Dorothy Herman. Frank
2Iayue. jay Wilson. Gick Watson Ben
Hendricks and Tom 1Iartelle. Leon
Enrol staged the piece.
William Far ersham presents his
allsrar production Of r. G Cartons
sparkling comedy, Lord and Lady
Algy-' at the Broadhurst theater. be-
ginning Saturday night Maxine FL
lott returns 10 the New York stage
In this play appearing as Lady AlEer-
non Cheuand, ans Irene Feuwick is
seen as Mrs Tudway- Maclyu Ar
buckle appears as 1fr. Tudway and
ar Faversham VIII be seen as Lord
AlgernOu CEerland- Others in the
cast include Lumsden Hare. FI0riue
Arnold. Eva lie Gallienue. George w
Howard. George Fitzgerald Freder-
lex Lloyd. Philip Leigh. AIRS. Edmund
Quincy, Grace AIDE and Herbert Bel
more.
A New English Comedy.
The English comedy. General
Post" produced by Charles Dilling-
ham, had its premiere at the Gaietv
theater on Christmas eve I'm the
cast are William C0urteuay. Thomas
a Wise. Olive Tell. Cynthia Brooke.
Cecil Fletcher. WiEney Percyva1 and
James Kearney
To the neurological base hospit41
IN France. Messrs- Elliott. Comstock
and Gest yesterday forwarded a col
lection OF 500 scene and costume pic
lures OF "Chu Chin Chow for the
entertainment Of convalescent Amer
lean and French soldiers. The pic
lures are II by Il inches and include
pictures showing Florence Reed in
her slave costume and other heauti-
lu- and unlranal sl--a --------I ~
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-29
BE KIND 10 HER.
DEAR Mss EArREAx-

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX
4 few months ago 7 married q
man who IS very much attached
TO his mother She is living with
MS, but our home is not as peace
ful as 7 would like for we are
very Jealous OF each other. we
had few words lately. and she
told me 7 could do as 7 pleased
but she would stay with her son
] am not happy and have often
thought or leaving them. Shs
hates TO see him kiss me. so that
ne never fondies me any more
when she is present Could YOU
please advise me- She has other
children with whom she could
stav- but she doesn't set alonc
with them and loves my husband
most AIS
So YOUR husbands widowed mother
loves him best OF anyone on earthe
Now my dear. are You going 20 be
So selfish that YOU viii try TO take
from an old woman the love that
means more 60 her than anything e1ss
ON carr1- Why not try loving her a
lttle bit YOURSELF Why not actually
set yourself am interesting problem
How ann j coine ro turn mothers"
diSllse Co affection How am 7 going
To- make our threecoruere1 household
n circle without any uEly sharp
points ON 7re v0uuE- You can af-
ford tp be generous After all. moth
or was first in her boys affection
until sou came into his life Isn't II
rather natural thar she should he
couldn't have enjoyed vou- little home
itA0n+ the intrusion OF anyone else.
lurrIS' don YOU suppose moth
pr realizes her position and is hurt
ny It BE eenerouS my dear child
Tor YOU and you alone can save the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-29
HOROSCOPE

Monday. December 81. 1917
ENCS in friendly place today
~ contends with Saturn in evil
power. according TO astroIosy
Mars also is adverse.
Under this sway men and women
are supposed TO be sentimental and
concerned with love affairs. in which
both are responsive. but saturn BODIES
i'll for future happiness
It IS a day fairly lucky for we'd
dings, unless the bridegroom Re an old
man
Theaters should benefit II they have
special performances. as the stars
promise successful appearances OF
performers and klndliness on the part
q audiences.
II should be an encouraging rule for
hotels and restaurants. Again some
new habit OF custom brought about
by the war promises new pros DerltF-
With the dying Of 1917. Gre zee-s dee
clare that a new sense OF world re
sQonsibility will be born in the Ameri-
can people. This presa ges supreme
achievements, il is foretOld.
Mars gives warning OF losses and
reverses that viii be hard for Am-ri-
cans 10 accept. but these VIII De les
sos for the future that will meau q
conservation Of men and arms. it IS
prophesied-
Seismic disasters are indicated for
the south and the southeast Of Europe
and in the 18th degree east longitude.
There IS a sign that indicates q
growth Of interest I'm animals OF all
sorts. a horse viii in fame ia the
war
With the beginning Of the new year
self control and the cultivation of the
largest human sympathies viii be
brought about by great events
Increase Of crime is f0retOld for
January, when severe punishmeuts
viii be melted out to men guilty o.
acts Of extra ordinary viciOusness- EZ-
ecutions viii be numerous. especially
toward spring
Hospitals have the best possible
for the new year. and Ameri-
can surgeons viii gain new fame a
man viii achieve wonders
through some discovery or invention
Persons whose birth date il is may
have year Of anxiety in business
They should guard their conduct with
those Of opposite sex.
Children born on this day may ne
too fond OF COMPANY These subjects
Of Copricorn are usually very -.eht
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lure Newspaper Syudicata-1
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-29
BY
Rene Bache

would be seized and operated by Uncle
sam If railroad employees refuse TO
work. they are liable 90 be drafted
into service
A problem regarded a while ago as
serious was that of providing means
for the handling Of the vast quanti-
ties Of war supplies shipped from our
seapOrts to Europe But this has been
solved in the simplest way imagiu-
able, by enlisting companies Of pro-
fessiOnal stevedOres-
IN fact. several regiments OF these
stevedOres have been enlisted and OF
gained by the War department Just
how many Of them there are is not
known. but some Of them are in
France II Is their business to load
supplies aboard trains and ships on
this side OF the water. and TO dis
charge the cargoes at the other end
OF the ocean route. This accom-
pllshed, they transfer the supplies 10
freight ears OF motor trucks for
transportation TO the fighting front
These regiments have their own
officers, and wear a distinctive bras
sard' on the sleeve The companies
Of which they are composed have been
formed at the SeapCrtS where they
were enlisted. Thus the men are ac
quainted with one another, and are
used to working together-au obvi
Gus advantage, iuasmuch as IT con
duces to good team work
Government EnfOrces system.
The War department has SO FAR zys-
tematized the war supply business
that all materials. OF whatsoever de-
Scription. are concentrated and stored f.
at points where railroads meet Thus
Chicago, the center of great flexIs
Of railroads and the terminus for
many lines Of fresh water steamers. .
is the chief concentrati ton point for
especially grain and meats +
There are other cOnceHtra tom cen-
tiers for steel ln Pennsylvania. 1um .
Der. mineral supplies. OIL cotton. etc .
All Of them are located at railway
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-29

sunday, December 30. 1917.
-. HIS is an uncertain day. accord
ing TO astrologery. Neptune and
l. Saturn are adverse, while Jup-
tier is in benefic aspect.
It is day in which TO control the
thoughts, since Neptune is likely to
encourage rebeIlioUs and unhappy
moods.
There Is a sinister sign for the navy
and for all travel on the water. For
months the seers have foretold bat
tie on the sea that may be Of very Sc
rIous results. since treachery and sur
prise are involved
All OF the Influences are most pro-
sorts Ii is a favorable day for max
ing appeals
Ministers and spes kers should be
successful during this rule. since the
stars are supposed go make for re-
SpOuSIEeueSs and aupr=cl tiveuess.
Fame for clergyman who viii
prove himself a hero i'm the war is
foretOld-
Collecting money and whatever con-
Germs finance should be most success
full today. Funds for the aid Of chill
dren especially should be easily
raised
This indication is believed TO he the
procurser OF new problems In which
the care Of babies is involved.
VS. omen viii come into a period Of
greatest usefulness and high service
during the coming year. Il is urophe-
sled " lille this applies 20 every ua-
ton Americans VIII accomplish the
greatest things and viii prove 10 be
able TO cope with new conditions.
Under this sway it is wise to con-
slider new enterprises and new part
uerships- Thoughts may be best con-
centrated on commercial affairs when
Jupiter is in kindly power
Men should safeguard the health
during the next few weeks vnen
nerve strain viii be most likely TO
make itself felt, owing 10 the maleflc
power Of a planet that affects the
brain.
Heavy snowstorms that viii cause
serious damage to railways and cause
delays OF most serious import are
prOgnOsticated-
Persons whose birth date 10 is may
expect an active and successful year, .
and they may have few anxieties .
Girls viii have offers Of marriage
Children born on this day will be
energetic and persevering. They prob .
ably VIII have prosperous. happy lives
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