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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
FAMOUS COMPOSER
DEAD FIFTY YEARS
Author of Darling Nellie
Gray" Got Little Else
Than Fame

Westerville, o., March 29.-This
| month marks the f1ftieth anniversary
fthe death of Benjamin r. Handy,
known all over America as the COM
poser of the immortal song Darling
Nellie Gray"
Despite the span of half q century,
| his resting place in Otterbein ceme-
terry, Westerville. o., has visitors al
most daily from the north, south, east
and west. Just these few words, "Over
the Silent Sea Passed Benjamin r.
Handy, March 16, 1857" are on the
race of the modest shaft.
Hanby's song carries with a haunt
ing melody and the pathos of an en-
shaved race. 1t was his sympathy with
that race that stirred him as a young
college student to give 1t expression in
the song. Darling Nellie Gray
WesterVille was one of the under
ground stations in the period preced-
ing the Civil war, and the emotional
young man had ample opportunity to
near narrowing tales of slavery and
the separation of slave families.
1t was this, according to his widow,
Mrs. N. Kate Handy, who now lives in
Alhambra, Cal, that inspired him to
write the son that ranks with Uncle
Toms Cabin" as factor in bringing
the downfall of negro slavery.
Made Little Out OF It
One of the stories that are told
ABOUT this song is that the Composer,
after the fashion of Francis Scott
Key. wrote the words on the back of
an envelope while travelling from Day.
ton to Cincinnati. This is denied by his
widow, who says it was written in
their home at Westerville few years
before the outbreak of the war.
He did not realize that the song
would be so popular, consequently he
did not copyright it," writes Mrs. Han
by. 1T was a year before he knew
thatit had been published, and then
he found copy of the song in music
store in Columbus, o. When the wrote
the publishers they replied that while
they made the money he had made the
reputation and that ought to balance
the account"
The song netted the publishers thou
sands of dollars and even saved them
from bankruptcy 1t was never q
source of revenue for the composer.
Mr. Handy struggled along as we'll as
ne could, man with reputation rIt
little money.
Other Songs Not Hits
Ot pathetic interest to his brief
story; FOR he died when S3, is the ef-
Tort he made to repeat his original
success and the failures which attended
that effort, for, though he wrote a
number of songs. not one of them ever
had more than passing success.
A bronze tablet to his memory and
in appreciation for the famed song is
IN the corridor of the Otterbein COL
lege library at Westerville. Students
and alumni of Otterbein, his alma
mater, cherish his memory and his
song. On bluff overlooking a wide
valley stands giant elm, guarding
ms resting place. In summer the sun
light plays through the leaves and
drops its quivering light and shadow
upon the turf. In winter the red of |
the cardinal and the blue of the iay
bash to and fro through the stripped |
branches, and the "peter-ee" of the
red bird recalls the music that the
poet wove into his song
with lasting melody
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
TEA FOR JINRIKIsHA MEN

Peking, March 29.-Madam Wu
Ilns-tang, wife of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs, assisted by number
OF American, English and Chinese
women, is raising fund to better the
condition of jinrikisha men in Picking.
The jinrikisha is practically the only
means of transportation in Peking,
which has q population of over ], ,000,-
600 persons. More than 5000 jinrik-
isha men ply the streets constantly.
Heretofore no shelters have been pro
vlded for thesemen and tho death rate
among them has been very high, es-
pecially in cold weather. Tho relief
so-iety proposes to erect shelters i'm
which stoves will be placed in winter
and tea will be served throughout the
year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29

Central Grammar School
to Give Easter Program

The Central Grammar School Liter
airy Society will hold its Easter pro-
gram in the <Iiigh school auditorium
April 4. The program will be presented
by the b class and officers of A class
will preside. The program Will be d-
vided into three parts
Numbers on the program follow: Mu-
sic Spring Song" school, essay, "Po-
liteness." Miss Myrtle Smell; recitation
Spring" Earl Rider: biography, ISL
mon Cameron Long," Jacob Wolf; vocal
solo, I'VE Welcome the Flowers" Miss
Helen Powder; referred question. 1.-The
Egg, the Chrysalis and the Resurrec-
tlon,' Allan Longaker; defamation,
Forestry" George Crist; music 1.-The
Star-Spangied Banner" school: auto
biography, George Fisher: talk, "Eas-
ter Lessons and Easter Pleasures" Miss
Anna Smith: debate, Resolved, That all
wars are unjust" Affirmative side, Will
liam Smith and John Hoblitzel: mega
tive, Robert knight and Paul ,Obercash
the flag salute in song, school.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
|-MIDDLETOWN :.
Rescue Company Presented
With Trumpet by Firemen

Citizen Fire Company, No. 3. of Har-
risburg, on Tuesday evening presented
the Rescue Hose Company of the bor-
ough with silver fireman's trumpet.
During the convention of the Cum
berland Valley Firemen's Association
at Middletown on July last the Citi-
zen company was in the Rescue di-
vision in the parade and the members
were entertained by the Rescue Hose.
AS testimonial of appreciation Nthe
Harrisburg firemen made Tuesday
nights visit to present the gift. The
Rev. DR.. William n. Yates, pastor of
the Fourth Street Church of God and
chaplain of the Citizen company, made
the presentation speech.
Miss Erma lands. who was thrown
out of the automobile run by her
brother, Warren Lands. at Swatara
Hill, Tuesday night. is still in serious
condition. The driver lost control of
the machine and the girl was hurled
out and dragged along the road for
many yards when the car overturned.
She was unconscious when picked up.
II. a. Romberger, of Philadelphia,
spent yesterday in town.
The Rev. l. II. Albright will deliver
his lecture on history of the United
Brethren Church at Shamokin this
evening and Mount Carmel Friday
evening.
Martin Crull spent yesterday at
York.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Church of God will meet at the home
of Mrs. ]. B. Deckard this evening
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Springer are spend
ing the weekend at Lebanon.
Miss Florence Scholl has returned
from New York city.
The Middletown Choral Society met
in the Liberty firehouse last evening.
Mrs. Sherman Hawthorne, of Har-
risburg, was the guest of the Social
Circle, which met at the home of Mrs.
n. G. Thurman this afternoon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29

Within ten minutes after an appli-
cation of Danderine you can not find
a single trace of dandruff or falling
hair and your scalp will not itch, but
what will please you most will be
after a few weeks use, when you see
new hair, fine and downy at first
yes--but really new hair-growIng
all over the scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately
doubles the beauty of>your hair. No
difference how dull, faded, brittle
and scraggy, just moisten a cloth
with Danderine and carefully draw it
through your hair, taking one small
strand at O time. The effect is amaz-
ing.-your hair will be light. fluffy
and waVy, and have an appearance of
abundance; an incompatible Iustre,
softness and luxuriance.
Get a 20 cent bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine from any drug store or
toilet counter, and prove that your
hair Is as pretty and soft as any
that 1t has been neglected or injured
by careless treatment-that's all
you surely can have beautiful hair
and lots OF 1t IL you will just try a lit
tie Danderine.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
STEEL PLENTIFUL
FOR GOVERNMENT
Consumption For Government
Not Expected to Exceed Two
Per Cent. of Capacity

Steelmakers in conference are dis
cussing prices at which steel mill prod
ucts will be supplied to the govern
ment. Without regard to the conees-
sion which will be made, it is TO be
remembered that the total consump-
t1on Tor government purposes does not
Did fair to exceed per cent. of the
country's productive capacity. Much
or II, of course, will get first attention.
and by that fact penalize domestic
consumers in respect to delivery and
price.
In summarizing the situation the
iron Age of to-day says:
representing an effort to serve the
government with material without re-
gard TO other obligations of the mills
1t is not yet believed that any price
reductions are likely in future pur-
cnaslng for the governments of the
Allies. Signs are that general export
ing VIII carry sitter prices rather than
otherwise.
Domestic Buying Heavy
Domestic buying has been of no
lnconsiderable magnitude in the last
rev weeks, in anticipation of the readi-
ness with which high market aug
ments with demand. And here there
has been the specter of the govern
ment with its great resources and the
ultimate possibility of it's needing ma
terfal on a gigantic scale. One sign
of the present distortion is a further
delay in shipments of boiler tubes be-
cause of the government program with
It's fleet of little as we'll as big ships.
The week has been like those of
the last two months; higher prices
have been established for certain prod
ucts. Important this week is an ad-
vance of 50 in billets and sheet bars.
In fact. sale of 1900 tons of sheet
bars is noted at $3.50 above the $40
OF the present market and for delivery
at mill convenience. One of the strik
ing advances in a division which has
long been spectacular was in plates; a
price of cents has been accepted on
5000 tons of hull plates for the first
quarter of next year, and it represents
only half of the amount the buyer was
desirous that the mill should take.
The railroad situation has so far
improved that prompt coke for fur
mace use is now obtainable at SS
against S12 four weeks ago, and for
foundry use Nat $40, against $13 a
month ago. None of the stacks of the
Carnegie Steel Company is idle for
lack of coke. but there are twelve
repairs"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29

the potash used in the State came from
the German empire and there have
been all sorts of preparations put or
the market to make up for II while
some new mixtures have appeared.
The department has taken the DO
sition that the present law does not
give adequate protection to the farm
ers and others buying fertilizers. What
Will be required will be q very strict
provision for statement of constitu-
ent materials on the labels of fertiliz-
ers. Hundreds of thousands of dol
lars worth OF fertilizers are sold in
this State, the inspection fees alone
running over $4,000.
New Bonus DecIsion.-Deputy At
torney General Hargest has given an
opinion to Auditor General Powell to
the effect that Philadelphia fire in
surance company Is not required to
pay bonus on an issue of $500. 600
OF new stock which was put out to
make good losses due to the San Fran
cisco fire in 1906. The company had
capital of 100000 and after the fire
reduced its par value from 500 to
$50 share, issuing 100000 worth
of new stock in order to restore the
original capital of 100000. 1t is
held that the company originally paid
60 DSliuo OH 9fOO,UVU WHICH Included
the SSOO,OOO subsequently issued
Ex-Judge Woods Here.-Ex-Judge
Joseph M. Woods, of Lewistown, was
among visitors to the Capitol.
trustees Confirmed. - The trustees
recently named to the Norristown and
Wernefsville boards have been con-
hrmed and the commissions will be
issued.
Linglestown Gases. - Complaints
filed with the Public Service Commits
sion against trolley service on the
LinSlestown line have been taken up
and answers sent.
Board Lets ContractS.-The Board
OF Public Grounds and Buildings to-
day let contracts for buildings at Nor
sanza and other institutions.
Hearings Under Way. Hearings
are, under way in Philadelphia and
Pottsville to-day on public service
cases.
Beaver Men Want Road-EIighway
Commissioner Black was visited to-
day by a delegation of Beaver coun-
tians who asked that immediate steps
be taken to improve roads in that
county.
Preparing Report.-The report of
the Economy and Efficiency Commits
sion is being prepared by Solicitor Nc
Dewitt. 1t is to be sent to the Legis-
lature next week.
Board Mecting.-The State Com
pensation Board is meeting to-day in
Pittsburgh. Important cases are be-
ing taken up from western districts.
Thaw Case Tomorrow Attorney
General Brown will give the hearing
in the Thaw case at Philadelphia to-
morrow morning. On it will depend
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
! ENGLAND,s WAR pEBr

London. March 2s.--rhe 1000, ooO,-
Ooo-pound loan of 1917, IL regarded
as. q consolidated loan, wipes out the
whole of the outstanding floating debt.
ana gives the government clean
slate start for the issue of further
short dated borrowing which is ex-
pected to appear soon. Commentators
estimate that including the conversion
of exchequer bonds and of the Az per
cent. war loan, in addition to the new
money obtained, the total capital of
the new issue reaches around 2,15O,-
100000 pounds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
A Simple Way to
Remove Dandruff

There is one sure way that
has never failed to remove dandrufe
at once, and that is to dissolve it. then
you destroy it entirely. To do this,
just get about four ounces of plain,
common liquid arvon from any drug
store (this is all you will need), apply
it at night when retiring; use enough
to moisten the scalp and rub it in
gently with the finger tips.
BY morning, most If not all, of your
dandruff will be gone, and three or
four more applications will complete
ly dissolve and entirely destroy every
single sign and trace of it, no matter
how much dandruff you may have.
You will find all itching and digging
OF the scalp will stop instantly, and
your hair will be fluffy, lustrous,
glossy, silky and soft, and look and
feel hundred times better.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29

EUGENE (SHORTY) MILLER
Announcement was made to-day that
Eugene (Shorty) Miller. the former
athlete. had promised to manage the
Steelton baseball team of the Bethle-
hem Steel Company League. He has
rendered his resignation as physical
director at Boyd Memorial Hall of the
Pine Street Presbyterian Church, Har-
risburg, and will enter upon his new
duties April IA.
Plans for the baseball season will
be in charge of a committee consisting
of II. Is. Bent, chairman T. r. McEntee
and A. G. Ueberoth. All games will be
played on the Cottage Hill grounds.
which belongs to the Bethlehem Steel
Company. Extensive improvements will
be made and work will start at an
early date.
VIII Act As Coach
In addition to managing the team
shorty" Miller will also act as coach.
1t is probable he will be included in
the regular lineup. The team will play
series of exhibition games in addi-
tion to the league contests.
Manager Miller's ability is well
known in and about Steelton. lie has
been n star in every sport in which he
participated AS a member of the old
Bethany A. C. baseball team of Har-
risburg he played frequently in Steel
ton. He is a graduate of Central High
school, Harrisburg, and last season was
coach for Techs football eleven.
Neighbors' Day.-The Main Street
Church of God Sunday School will OBJ
serve neighbors' day Sunday afternoon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
MAKING BUTTONS FROM MILK

It has remained for two French
chemists, Francois Lebreil and Raoul
Desgeorge. to conceive an idea where
by milk ma ybe made to yield a
fabric which may be converted into
clothing and ornaments. The curds of
the milk, says the Popular Science
Monthly. are subjected to q chemical
treatment by means of which the
mass is converted into plastic sub
stance which may be rolled into
sheets resembling celluloid, from
which buttons and other articles such
as combs, umbrella handles, bric-a-
brac and even imitation leather may
be made, all of which are OF attrac-
tive appearance and of excellent
wearing qualities.
The milk is first robbed of its fat,
after which it is warmed with rem
net so as to form curds. 1t is then
parboiled and exposed to the air, and
then 1t is treated with acetone to give
it the required hardness, Elasticity and
transparency. The product may be
made so soft that it can be used as
substitute for silk in the manufac-
ture of fine underwear, or it may be
made solid enough to serve as a good
imitation of ivory.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
j. NJ. GLAND. STEEITON BAND
MEMBER, DIES AT AGE OF 40

Funeral services for ]. Mark Gland
aged 49. for many years a member of
the Steelton band, who died yesterday
morning at l o'clock at his home.
$40 North Front street. will be held
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Rev. A X. Wier. pastor of the
Centenary United Brethren Church,
will otficiate. Burial will take place
at Shoop's Church Cemetery. Mr..
Gland was a member of Steelton
Lodge, No. 3S2. Loyal Order of Moose.
Moose members will conduct the serv-
Ices at his residence tomorrow even
ing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
IoNDoNERs FREE OF DRUGS

London, March 29.-London is not
in. the grip of the cocaine habit, So
says report of the cocaine commit
tee which has completed an investiga-
ton into what alarmists said was n
growing curse of the people. "The
habit is practically confined to a small
section of the Dominion troops and to
an almost negligible number OF broken
down medical men," the report added.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
LARGEsT poMER DAM

What is to be the largest power
dam i'm the country is now under con-
structIen In Nevada county California.
stretching across a narrow gorge
called Emigrant Gap, this dam Will
block up sufficient water to create an
artificial lake nearly thirty SQUARE
miles in area. What was once n
miniature, lazy stream will thus be
converted into a mighty lake.-Pop-
ular Science Monthly.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
Miscellaneous Needs For
Easter Wear

Ladies' silk gloves; black and white,
mt special prices.
New spring yelling, black and coll
Ors ............. 35c
New embroidered hnndkerchiefs,
DC tn 25c
Ladies' silk hnndkerchiefs :. 12Nc
Ladies' crepe dc chine hand<er-
chAeIs ...s...... SJc
New cnmisOIcs. at special prices.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
NEW FERTILIZER
ACT NECESSARY
State Officials Getting Ready to
Meet Conditions Caused
by the Big War


Plans are being
made at the State
Department of Ag-
riculture to frame
a new bill regulat-
ing fertilizers sold
in the State be-
cause of conditions
which have arisen
through the supply
of German potash
being cut off by the
war Tho btIllr nP
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
DOCTORS ADVISE IT;
HOSPITALS USE AND
DRUGGISTS GUARANTEE
BACORN'S "FORKOLk"
4 Physicians' Treatment for all Throat
Chest and Lung Troubles.

You Just rub it on over the throat,
chest and lungs. 1t relieves at once by
inhalation and absorption. Go to your
druggist to-day and ask for a small
sized package of Famous Fork kola"
and refuse all substitutes. Thousands
right in your home town have used Ba-
corns Famous "Forkola" instead Of
sickening internal dosing for cold and
catarrh sore throat, tonsilitis and even
incipient pneumonia. Remember every
druggist in America is authorized to
refund your money IL dissatisfied, but
be sure you get Famous "Forkola" IL.
C. Kennedy can supply you.-Adv.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29

the Governors action as the matter
has been referred to Mr.. Brown.
Police Complimented. The State
Police have been complimented for
the rounding up of Sam Montegna,
charged with murder at Marcus Hook.
The State police chased him through
four States and landed him in West
Virginia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
SteelfOn SNAPSHOTS

To Sing ut Services.-Mrs r.. l.. Pee
and Mrs Ralph Mumma, of Highspire,
will sing duet at the lenten services
in st. Johns Lutheran Church this
evening. The Rev. l.. l.. Pee will
preach the sermon.
To Hold Sale.-Class 27 of the First
Methodist Sunday School will hold q
food sale in the social room of the
church tomorrow morning at 1890
o'clock.
Blast Furnace Rcpairs-No. 5 blast
furnace at the local steel plant was
closed down yesterday for general
overhauling and to be refined. b fur
| mace, put into operation few days
ago, will relace the furnace tempo-
rarily.
Council Meeting.-A meeting of the
council of st. Marks Lutheran Church
Lincoln streets, this evening.
birthday Party. = Beatrice Tupta.
noski was guest of honor at birthday
party given by her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Tuptanosld. The guests in.
cluded Mildred Baker. Sylvia Zimmer-
man, Mary Funk. Kathryn Rick, Ada
Rick, Pauline Wharton, Helen Shultz,
Catherine Hoke, Gladys Quick, Hazel
and Beatrice Tuptanoski, Luther
knaub, Brinto Tuptanoski. Charles
Quick. John Donely, Leroy Donely,
George Roth, Joshua Shambaugh,
George Shambaugh and Eugene Fry.
Married By Squlre-John Crosson and
Miss Fannie Jones, Third street, were
married by Justice of the Peace Dick
inson yesterday at noon.
Golden Anniversary-Mr and Mrs
John Buser, of Enhaut, will celebrate
their golden wedding anniversary April
II. The committee arranging for the
affair is composed of Mrs. T.. C. Buser
Mrs. Il. V. Sellers and Miss Isenberg.
Foot Crushed-James Keys, Front
street, while operating an elevator at
the Evans Burtnett Company, at Har-
risburg, sustained crushed right foot
COmmnndery to Entertain-Baldwin
Commandery, No. los, knights of Malta,
will entertain the past commanders of
the DGuphin district Monday evening.
District Deputy Grand Commander A.
X. Wallace and other prominent mem
of the grand commandery of Pennsyl-
vania will be present
GERBERICH NAMED TRUSTEE
f. 5. Gerberich, superintendent of
the Kreider shoe factory, to-day was
named trustee of the Emaus Orphan
Home by the Dauphin county court,
to fill the unexpired term of the late
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
ORRINE SAVED
HIM FROM DRINK

That Orrine really does bring quick
relief to those being tortured by the
liquor habit, Is the testimony of many
mothers, wives and daughters.
This scientific preparation promptly
kills all desire for whiskey, beer and
other intoXicants 1t can be given in
the home secretly without loss of time
from work. No sanitarium expense.
We are so sure that Orrine will bene-
fit that we say to you, If, after a trial
you fail to get any benefit from its
use, your money will be refunded.
Costs only $1.00 box. Ask us for
free booklet telling all about Orrine.
Geo. A. Gorgas, 16 n. 3rd ST., Har-
risburg; John A. McCurdy, Steeiton;
il. f. Brumhouse, Mechanicsburg -
ADV.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29

Ladies', Misses and Child
ren's Hosiery For
Easter
Excellent Quality I'm SILK, SILK
Lustrc and Cotton Finish
Hosiery.
For women ......... 12Mc to- 3Jc
For children .......... l2Hsc TO @0c
Ladies' silk boot hose; black, white
and fancy stripe, at special prices.
Ladies' black silk Isle hose, mt spc-
ciHl prices.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29

GERBERICH NAMED TRUSTEE
f. S. Gerberich. superintendent of
the Kreider shoe factory, to-day was
named trustee of the Emaus Orphan
Home by the Dauphin county court,
% fill the unexpred term of the late
|. o. Nissley. The term expires Sep
.ember 2, 1923.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
Mems Wear For Easter

New alI-siIk neckwear, large as-
- sortmeut 25c
Mems dress shirts, percaIe, all sizes,
at special prices.
Mems aII-elastic suspenders re
Mems silk h0se, all cOIOrE 49,. .5c
Mems coiored isle hose 80. 12Nc
NeW DeIts ................ 25c
Mems carriers . &. 1Oc. I5c, 1Oc and 25c
Mehs 4-piy linen collars .... Zoe
Mems soft collars ,,..,. I2I%c
mems underwear, shirts and drnw-
CTS '.......... ............ .Oc