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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

7 ET nobody he deceived or enter
l. tain false hopes concerning
the latest German proposed
offer of peace, the generosity of the
terms of which will surprise the
world" according TO Berlin dis
patches.
Germany is not sincere; the Ger
man government is playing politics.
Germany is confronted by a great
internal crisis. The Hohenzollerns
are in danger of losing the support
of the people. The masses are be-
ginning to mistrust their government,
Something must be done to convince
the doubters that the Kaiser is desir-
Gus of peace. The most natural
thing in the world for the crown, un-
der the circumstances, is to present
to the United States and our allies
terms of peace which the imperial
government knows before hand the
entente will not be able to accept,
at the same time impressing upon
the folks at home their generosity, y
thus placing the burden of refusal
upon the eneslies of the central
powers and tending to quiet growing
discomfort in the empire
How much this political plotting
is diluted by sincerity will be evident
only when the terms" are presented
by the chancellor in the Reichstag
His decision to postpone the speech
which was to have been made to-
morrow, indicates that it is designed
for effect more than for any other
purpose.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02
1000 Doctors For the Front

The American army of mercy is
always mobilized. There is never
lack of physicians, ambulance
drivers, nurses. whenever and
wherever needed. Our surgeons in
particular. whether specializing in
inventive surgery, like DIR. Carrel, or
in base-work, like DR.. Blake, or aid
ing a nation stricken with disease
and an army in retreat, like Dr.
Ryan in Serbia, have won golden
opinions in the field.
The General Medical Board of the
Council of National Defense has ar
ranged to send 1000 surgeons to
the front within the next three
months, anticipating the consent of
the Government, which may be as
sumed. 1t has been difficult for
France and Great Britain to sup
ply enough physicians for field hos
pitals without neglecting the con-
stant needs of the home population.
At this distance from operations and
while waiting the departure of u
substantial field force of our own.
the United States can spare that
number of devoted men.-New York
World.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02
JOFFRE AND LAFAYETTE

HARRISBURG will entertain
General Joffre next Tuesday
and his reception promises to
be even more enthusiastic than that
which marked the coming of General
Lafayette to this city January 80,
1925.
Lafayette and his suite rode into
Harrisburg about 3 o'clock in the
evening, horseback from Washing
ton. after a pause at Middletown for
luncheon. Joffre will come by spe-
ciaI train of Pullman cars from the
National Capital. Lafayette was es-
corted to the Governors Mansion by
the Dauphin cavalry. Joffre will be
met by the Governors Troop. La
fayette remained the guest of the
city for three days: Joffre. in these
times Of rush and hurry, will find it
possible to remain perhaps less than
three hours Lafayette visited Per-
severance Lodge of Masons while 1t
was in session and sat beside the
president of the Senate in the old
brick Capitol 1t is to be hoped
Joffre. too, may be able to visit our
magnificent Capitol and catch
glimpse Of its splendid proportions
and its works of art.
Lafayette came to claim that
need Of admiration and homage
which America owed him for his
patriotic and valiant services in be-
half of the colonies during the war
Of the Revolution. Joffre comes to
remind us that Lafayette and an
army of brave Frenchmen made it
possible for America to try out on a
gigantic scale the principle of demo-
cratic government, for which
Frenchmen are now dying by the
hundred thousand and to arouse us
TO the debt which we owe to France
and to our heroic ancestors whose
efforts on the field of battle were
brought to a victorious conclusion
only because FrenChmen chose to
fight by their sides.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02
Repaying Germany
kansas City Timesl

1t ought to be a gratifying refec-
ton to patriotic Americans that
events are rapidly demonstrating
that as people we are not too
proud to learn, even from Germany.
In fact, we are coming to realize
that Germany has been one of our
most helpful allies in preparing for
war.
We know we have been waste
full peopIe heretofore and one reason
has been that we have not had TO
economiZe. If we now turn over a
new leaf in this respect it is because
we have learned from Germany that
we cannot fight Germany effectively
while wasting our substance In eX-
travagant living. If we go into tins
war with trained armies recruited on
a basis of universal service, with
ample reserves with stores of am
munition, food and clothing and
with officers who have proved their
ability by other means than their
dexterity in politics we can thank
Germany for the lesson.
Nor should we overlook the help
Germany has been to us in restoring
the American merchant marine to
the sea. We had permitted our car
rying trade to dwindle almost to
nothing and were sending our goods
friend the enemy has lndured us TO
make the sea our own element again
as ii was in our earlier history, and
our shipyards are ringing with the
hammer and saw of the ship build
ers.
of German efficiency we never
Thought of going elsewhere for
nitrates than to Chile, but our
teacher soon showed us by sending
out commerce raiders that our sup
ply might easily be cut of in time
of war. SO we decided the govern
ment should go into the business OF
making its own nitrates. In the same
way our manufacturers have learned
to make dyes for our own markets
and many other things that used to
be made in Germany" now are be-
| ing supplied at home.
We ought to try to repay Germany
| in some way for the valuable lessons
thus given us, and perhaps the
thing we can best teach her is, after
all the thing she most needs She
seems to be we'll equipped to do most
ANYTHING in the world except to live
in peace and' prosperity with her
neighbors, and so perhaps 1T should
! be our part to introduce her gov
ernment and people to the advan-
tages of democracy. If Germany
could Just get a democratic attach
ment on its machine it would cure
its present tendency to fly off the
track without sacrificing anything OF
it's speed and endurance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02
Turkeys Folly
TWashington Herald |

The Porte has seen fit to submit to
Berlin pressure and break with the
United States. 1t will repent at leis-
ure. The long delay in taking the
step betokens it's half-heartedness.
Turkeys status in the central
power group is as insecure as Bull
garia's. She has everything to lose,
and nothing to gain in the war. Ger
man victory means German absorp-
tion of her empire. German defeat
spells the loss of Constantinople. 1t
Is a miserable part that Turkey has
been forced to play,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02
The Oregon's Flag Unfurled

tFrom the Portland Oregonian1
Eugene, Ore.-With one and a
balf stripes missing, shot away in
the Spanish Am erican war, and with
its field of Stars and Stripes bullet
pierced, the flag that flew from the
masthead of the battleship Oregon
when the record run was made
around Cape Horn was unfurled at
the University of Oregon the other
day
The banner is twenty-four by
twelve feet and was presented to
the university in 1911.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

TO sit sill and confembldfe,-fo re-
member he faces Of zaomen Sgifhom de-
sire, 10 be pleased BY the great deeds Of
men zaiihom eHzy, 10 be everything and
evcryzphcre in sympathy, and yet content
10 remain zghere and zvhat you ave-is
not this TO knozg both sgisdOm and vir-
inc, and 10 dzselt zgiM habPineSSP-
STEVENSON.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

Senator Knox has an eminently
practical mind. lie cuts across lots
in getting rid of red tape and the sur
plusage of legislative restriction in
the work of preparation for our part
in the great war. AS a result of his
forceful presentation of the matter we
shall at once make use of the interned
enemy vessels now tied up in the har-
bors of the United States. These ships
will take the place of those which are
being sunk with great frequency by
the German submarines.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02
The TELEGRAPH Flag

To the Editor of the Telegraph:
The Telegraph always leads. Your
supplement to the Telegraph on
Flag Day was certainly character
istic of your paper. Passenger trains
coming in from the West on the
Philadelphia railroad on many of the
windows was pasted the Telegraph S
supplement and to-day you can see
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

Nothing has more aroused the peo-
pie with respect to the situation in
France than the intimation of Gen.
eral Joffre that the man-power of
Lafayette's land is almost spent and
that help of substantial kind in the
lighting force must come from the
United States.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02
HARRISBURG AND THE WAR

TT is interesting and inspiring to
i delve into the files of the TEL
EGRAPH and find how in every
war this community has proven its
loyalty to the government and the
patriotism of its people. In the Rev.
olution 1t had its important and
creditable part. In the second war
with England it was promptly on
the firing line and in every war
since our people have demonstrated
their love of country and loyalty to
the constituted authorities. Now, in
the great international struggle upon
winch we have entered this city has
. again placed itself in the honorable
osition OF a very leader in the re-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

Two of the most distinguished
speakers of the United States will ad-
dress the Chamber of Commerce and
it's guests this evening. The Rev. DR.
Hills and ex-Congressman James
Francis Burke are real orators. who
will have something to say worth
while.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

There is no mincing of words by the
French commissioners. They are not
concealing the facts. In their judg-
ment there should be an American
army in France as soon as it is pos
sible to transport the troops. We must
get awake. Whatever complacency
has heretofore existed in our consid-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

An order-in- Council has been pass
ed extending for another six months
the embargo on the entry into
British Columbia from the United
States. China or Japan of any i'm
migrants classed as skilled or un-
skilled laborers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

Manifestly the Legislature is not
going to adjourn until it gets good
and ready. Perhaps continuous ses-
sions from day to day would facilitate
the legislative program. 1t is the old
story of dilatory proceedings foI
months and a grand rush at the finish
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02
LET CHILDREN HELP

TITHlN the next forty days prac-
w tically all the educational in
stitutions of the country will
close for their summer vacations. All
those children who are old enough
work will be released from their
studies and be free to go on the
farms and into the gardens to help
In the cultivation and gathering of
crops. In most communities schools
begin their fall sessions from the
first to- the third Mondays in Sep
temoer. In many States, however,
the harvest work is not completed
until the middle of October or later,
Would it not be a good plan, in view
OF the scarcity of labor and the
probable difficulty in gathering crops.
to make the announcement now that
high schools and colleges, and per-
haps even the seventh and eighth
grades, will not begin their autumn
sessions until all harvest work is
completed.
rms assurance, given early in the
season, would enable city families
and farmers to make arrangements
which would enable them to utilize
the labor of those children who are
old enough to help in the harvest.
1t may be safely asserted that the
practical experience and the physical
training which the boys would get
while so employed would be no less
valuable in their future careers than
the knowledge they would get if they
spent the additional four or six
weeks at their books. If the opening
of all schools of the higher grades
were postponed, those young people
who feel compelled to work in the
harvest would have assurance that
they would not get behind their
classes. Moreover, the announcement
that the opening of schools would be
postponed as an, aid to war prepared
ness wonld have a valuable psycho-
logical effect in impressing upon the
minds of the young their share in
the responsibiliti of citizenship
and would create in them through
out the remainder of their lives a
higher appreciation of their obliga-
tions to their country.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

National prohibition is inevitable
From all quarters come urgent ap-
peals for the prohibition of the manu-
facture of liquor from grain during
the war.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

Measures for the temporary assist
ance of farmers who have suffered
loss of crops and live stock on ac-
count of the drought and locusts
have recently been proposed by the
Argentine Minister of Finance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

Grafton of the part which we must
take in the war is certain to give way
before the cold. hard facts of the
situation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02
Labor Notes

Eighteen thousand people are en-
ployed in the salmon canning in
dustry in Washington.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

Unreasonable censorship of matters
of public concern during the war will
result only in public distrust and lack
of interest among the people. OF
course, everything which will be of
service to the enemy ought to be sup
pressed, but there is a growing i'm
preston that the mistakes of Eng
land in this regard are to be dupli-
Gated at Washington. Now is the
time to avoid errors. The newspapers
of the United States have manifested
the most patriotic attitude since the
breaking of relations with Germany.
They may be trusted to cooperate
with the Government in every pos
sible way, but any disposition to
hamper their legitimate activities will
inevitably result in lack of co-opera-
tion and serious detriment to the pub
lie welfare.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02
DO YdJ KNOW

That plans for Capitol Park
Extension are attracting State
wide attention?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

The protection of women employ
ed in danger zones Is now being per-
fected by scientific experts in Eng
land. Many safeguards are already
in force, such as ample washing
facilities Cncluding hot baths and
douches), fireproof overalls, wells and
respirators, gloves, face ointment or
lotion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

AS a first result of Government
control of the coal mines, miners
in England and North Wales are to
receive a substantial increase in the
war bonus paid them. The bonus,
which has heretofore stood at 1873
per cent, will hereafter be Is per
cent. The. increase affects $4,000
workmen, and means an increase of
$1O,000,000 a year to the wage bill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

NO DISLOYALTY ALLOWED.
."Is Grace Jealous OF her hus-
band?"
jealous? Why. on their wedding
trip she wouldn't even let him ad-
mire the scenaEx.s
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

The activities of the Jewish Agri-
cultural and Industrial Aid Society
extend to 36 States and to Canada.
It's main object is the fostering and
announcement of agriculture among
Jewish immigrants. 1t conducts a
farm-loan department which in II
years has made 400 loans aggre-
eating $2,330,092, and farm labor
bureau which in nine years secured
positions for 699S men. Various
educational activities and co-operat-
i've enterprises sfe conducted by the
Society
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

HISTORIC HARRISBURG
If the first railroad station had re-
mained Unien station would have
been down around Dock street
bridge
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

Ell. J.STACKPoLE,P Prest s. Editor.in. Chief
F. r. OYSTER. Business Mdnager.
GUS NJ. STEINMETZ, Managing Editor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

Published evenings except Sunday by
THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO.,
Telegraph Building, Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02
THE PEOPLES FORUM

the Telegraph's idea in all sections
of the State.
Signed,
A READER.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

Again the importance of the farme
TO mankind is made evident.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

Among visitors to the Capitol yes
terday was Robert p. Hapgood,
former member from Mexican and
prominent in the associations of
Pennsylvania publishers. He stopped
off to see the legislators at work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

Ex-Mayor Alexander II. Connell,
of Scranton, was here yesterday. He
is a former member of the House
and looked in on old scenes. He is
one of the Scranton registration COM
misSioners.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02
ONCE BITTEN, ETC.

~Why did that brilliant woman
marry such a stupid man."
Because her first husband was a
genius"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

John IL. Fertig, who will become
Deputy Auditor General shortly, is
one of the best-posted men on the
laws of the State at the Capitol. lie
is member of the Schuylkill county
BAR and has done the bulk of the
work on the last half dozen codes
which have been before the Legis-
lature. He worked out the tremen-
dous amount of data required for the
repealers now in the Senate and
helped prepare, the township law
code. He is equally well posted on
corporation and taxation laws.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

Entered at the Post Office in Harris
burg, Pa, as second class matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-24
EVAN GEL|STIC
MEETINGS PLANNED
FOR BELD|NG SOON
REV. M. p. FIXES WILL HAVE
CHARGE. MEETINGS WILL BE
IN OPERA HOUSE

Definite arrangements have been
made regarding the evangelistic cam
paign which will begin here next
month. 1t has been decided to hold
the services in the opera house and
Evangelist Maurice p. Fixes of De-
troit has been engaged to conduct
the three weeks campaign, beginning
February 25. In preparation for the
work prayer meetings will be held
in private homes in different parts of
the city beginning next week and con-
tinue until after the close of the
evangelistic meetings. Mrs. w. A.
Wilder is chairman of the prayer
meeting committee and desires hearty
cooperation on the part of all in
her work
Much interest is already being
manifested in the coming of the evan
gelist and undoubtedly the opera
house will be a popular and busy
place during the three weeks Mr..
Fixes is here.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-24
CONN UNITY WILL
OBSERVE NATIONAL
PAY UP WEEK
1T WILL BE THE OBJECT OF Ey-
ERYONE TO PAY UP ALL FIN
INCIAL OBLIGATIONS

A great campaign is to pass
across the country during the week
of February 10 to "a. This is the
time designated as National Pay-up
Week. Millions of dollars will change
hands in the United States to the
benefit of everybody in the communi-
ties which observe this national cam
paign.
1t is easy for little money to
build up a great deal of prosperity
when it is kept moving in legitimate
channels. The beneficial results of
National Pay-up Week are certain to
be felt far and wide. Everybody
should plan during this week to wipe
out all debts and enter into the COM
ing season prepared to do better than
ever before.
Pap-up Week is for everybody. In
keeping with the objects of the cam
paign everyone is urged to make an
effort to secure settlement with all
debtors, whether it be for mercandise
or service. Farmers should get to-
gether and straighten up their ac-
counts with each other. Every en-
terprise should benefit by the move
ment.
The payment of bills will not only
generate business and pass prosper
ity around, but the business men of
Belding will back it up by offering
low prices on standard merchandise
during National Pay-up Week. Each
business firm participating in Ma
tional Pay-up Week will advertise
some special article or articles during
the week. The event will be Of great
benefit to the trading public.
The Board of Commerce is behind
the movement and is looking forward
to a general benefit to everybody in
the community. There is no question
but what the National movement is
of mutual benefit to both buyer and
seller, payer and collector.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-24
LOCAL TELEPHONE
SERVICE RECEIVES
CRITICISM OF MEN
c. E. TARTE OF CITIZENS TELE-
PHONES COMPANY TALKED
AT MEETING

The noon-day Board of Commerce
meeting and luncheon held Tuesday
was largely attended, there being
about sixty members present and the
feed was a good one. President K.
Howard Hall presided. Secretary
Gunsolus, after reading the records
of the last meeting, suggested the
idea of having the board entertain
the ladies at one of the luncheons in
the near future. After some discus
sion it was decided to do so.
The matter of complaints in regard
to telephone service was brought up
and discussed at some length. Nu-
merous complaints have been regist-
cred with the board that the city is
entitled and ought to have better ser
vice. President Hall introduced G. E.
Tarte of Grand Rapids, president and
general manager of the company.
He listened to the discussion
which brought out the fact that some
of the patrons were fairly well salts
fled with the present system and SER
vice, while others considered it out
of-date and were at times greatly
inconvenienced by not getting reason
ably quick service. Mr.. Tarte made
it clear in his remarks that the COM
pany were anxious at all times to
give the best service possible and
realized that it was for their best in
terests, and also for the best inter-
ests of the public and their parons
to do so. He said that improvements
all along the system were being made
and would continue as rapidly as the
revenue from the investment would
warrant. Mr.. Tarte stated that un-
der the present system in this terri
tory and from this exchange the COM
pany had realized only a trifie more
than two per cent. A change to the
automatic magnetic or central energy
system would necessarily mean an
advance in rentals. The discussion
resulted in the appointment of a
committee to confer with Mr.. Tarte
and report at another meeting. The
committee are: F. w. Howard, Mayor
Clyde A. Knapp and /. L. Hubbell.