Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-22
SLACKERS HAVE
FLIMSY EXCUSES
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that he wouldn't buy bonds until he
saw what the government would do
to his automobile, his player piano
and his victrola. Hero is the card
of Christian Scientist who does not
believe in Red Cross aid to men in
1ured in battle, yet I know many
Scientists who have voluntarily join
ed. Here is the card of a Second
street physician who said he had no
faith in the Red Cross. Here is the
card of woman who declined en-
religious principles although many
quaker brethren, ETC., have gladly
Joined.
Il have no criticism for those who
cannot afford to join the Red Cross.
But those who can afford it and are
using as their excuse an assault en-.
the government or criticism of the
Red Cross are men and women FOR
whom there should be no place in
Harrisburg"
why can't we have these
names?" the Telegraph asked Mr..
Jennings. Why can't we have a
list of the Liberty loan slackers,
too?"
.,.. "Slackers and the Tsms'"
The names should be published"
said Mr.. Jennings, "of those who will
not Join on account of various isms'
or alleged beliefs. Publicity should
be given those who from a lack of
patriotism or absence of heart criti-
else the government or assault the
Red Cross and advance these excuses
as reasons. The same thing is true
about the religions which prevent
membership. There is no religion
worthy of the name that is not broad
enough to overlook differences it may
have with other beliefs or denomi-
nations and join in the work of aid
ing the injured soldiers of Amer
ica-in helping bring back dying
men through the snow or rain so
that, perhaps, they can die under
cover, instead of NO Mans Land
can't conceive of a religion that
will not render aid to those in need
of it. l am tempted to give you
these names, but will have to con-
slider the question further.
But I want to say that there are
in Harrisburg men and women who
are enemies of the United States
government; and 1 want to say that
Harrisburg harbors men and wo-
men who hope the United States will
be defeated in this war. The secret
service men have these names. The
unpatriotic are being closely watch
ed"
The Telegraph to-day is in receipt
of additional letters demanding that
the names of Harrisburg German
sympathizers be given publicity.
Women DO We'll
The Lochiel Mothers meeting,
Market Square Presbyterian Church,
has bought twenty-siX Red Cross
memberships. Sixteen sons of the
members of the organization are in
United States service.
Charles f. Pass yesterday can
vassed the plant of the Acme Bak-
ing Company. There are thirty en-
ployes and each of them joined the
Red Cross, permitting the display of
the 100 per cent. efficiency tag.
And Another Dog
There were thirteen Red Cross
markers on the service flag display
ed at the residence of Bishop James
Darlington this morning. Now there
are fourteen. The latest joiner from
the Darlington household is the fam
lily terrier.
The Manhattan Soap Company, of
New York, this morning forwarded
its check of $50 to local Red Cross
headquarters. The company recent
ly operated n coupon plan for the
benefit of the Red Cross, and while
the coupons did not total $50 I'VE
thought we would make it an even
$50, as they undoubtedly can use
it, write the company. The Tele-
graph carried the company's adver~
tisement. ..t
Not at Harris
There is no booth at the c. D.
Harris Store, Sixth and Seneca
streets, to-day. Mr.. Harris, accord
ing TO the workers, refused to per-
nit the placing of a solicitor there,
declaring he had uses of his own for
all the room he had.
Nor is there booth at the Gernert
store, 1901 Mulberry street. The
Red Cross was refused permission to
place one in that establishment.
81 told the Red Cross / didn't have
the room at this time" said Gernert
to reporter for this paper this af-
ternoon. We're crowded with
Christmas orders and couldn't ac-
commodate them. Any other time
we would be glad to accommodate.
them. You understand my posi-
tion?"
Club Coming Nicely
The One Hundred Per Cent. Club
is coming along nicely with it's mem
berships; and before the end of next
week thousands of the new insignias
will be displayed throughout the
city. The One Hundred Per Cent.
tag is placed where every member of
a family, every member or employe
of business establishment, or every
house on a block, is n member Of
the Red Cross.
Enoln Jumps Into Tt
The railroad men at Enola,. got
busy yesterday. Monday is payday
"other there" Booths are being
erected near the paycar stands and
the campaigners expect great re-
suits.
Headquarters at Market and Court
this morning was one of the busiest
places in Harrisburg. Scores of peo-
pie were joining in the booth in front
while other scores were securing
supplies for their last-minute efforts
to put Harrisburg lover the top"
Shippers May Avoid Loss
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