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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21
WELL BURSTS
FORTH FROM IT'S CASING

An artesian we'll that has been a
source of trouble to the village of
Sheldon, n. D., ever since it was
drilled 10 years ago. burst out of It's
casing recently and threatened great
damage to the community. The well
was $50 feet deep and incased by "a 4
inch iron rf)e, the original pressure
of water at the bottom being so lb.
TO the square inch. An overflow out
side the casing soon after the well
was connected with the waterworks
system, flooded several square miles
of surrounding farm territory, and
the village was still fighting damage
suits brought by farmers when the
latest outbreak of water occurred.
This time the well pipe sank out Of
sight and a cavity so feet in diane
ter. opened up, the water being in
violent motion for two days. Sound
ings showed the crater to be 20 feet
deep at the point where the well
pipe disappeared. A view of the
flooded district caused by this mis-
fortune is shown in the Popular Me-
chanics Magazine.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21
TOBACCO FUND
DRAWING NEAR
THE $500 MARK
Several Patriotic Citizens
: Pledge Selves to Contrib
ute 81 Weekly During War

Americans who have been in
Europe know how difficult it is to get
good smoking tobacco. the kind to
which their palates have been edu-
Gated.
To an American no tobacco is as
good as the weed that is grown in
the States, and to the soldier no sub
stitute will dot does not satisfy
the hunger.
The fund which the Telegraph has
started has been steadily growing
day by day. but there is no limit to
reach. no place to stop, the boys
need this weed, and If they need 1t
it must be given to them. For upon
these soldiers depends the country,
and upon the tobacco the boys de-
pend.
Some of the good citizens who
were unable TO go to the front have
pledged themselves to give 81 a week
to the tobacco fund, others not so
prosperous have pledged themselves
TO give 81 a month for the period
or the war for smokes for soldiers.
The givers can denote to what regi-
ment their packages are to be sent,
even to what individual. The tobacco
sent is bought at a great reduction in
price and 25 cents given to the fund
will buy 45 cents worth of tobacco.
The fund is nearing the 5000 mark.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21
STEEL SHIELD PROTECTS
ADVANCING SOLDIERS

No single instrument of destruction
is playing a more vital role in the
present war than the machine gun.
To deprive Germany of this weapon
by offsetting it's c\ect is the purpose
of an inventor who has developed q
bullet-proof fighting shield that is
perhaps worthy of study. The de-
vice is a wedge-shaped steel shelter
mounted on one front and two rear
wheels and intended to accommodate
10 infantrymen. The shield is de-
signed to be folded flat and carried
through the communication trenches
to the firing line. where it could be
assembled quickly under cover of
darkness. ready to protect Sammies,
Tommies and Poilus during an early
morning advance across No Mans
Land" Popular Mechanics Maga-
zine contains further details of this
interesting contrivance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21
OF NEW POWER
A BIG WAR SECRET

Transmission of power BY a meth
cd hitherto unknown is the interest
ing subject of an article in the oc-
tober number of Popular Mechanics
Magazine. This discovery is now be-
ing utilized by the British War
Office and Admiralty. After the whr
it will be available for general use
by all power users and it is said will
completely revolutionize prevailing
systems.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21

labor was defined In resolutions rec
ommending that labor standards re-
main unchanged and that a labor ad-
justment board be named to handle
all major disputes. The declaration
was made for industry that 1t endorse
a policy of no lockouts or strikes
while differences were before the
board and labor was urged to take a
similar stand.
A general declaration of the policy
business will pursue toward the gov
ernment and it's war needs sets forth
that "undismayed at the prospect of
great taxes. facing the consumption
of it's accumulated savings, American
business without hesitation, pledges
to the government full and unquali-
fed support in prosecution of the war
until Prussianism is utterly destroy
ed. The convention will dedicate to
the nation every facility it has devel-
oped and every financial resource at
its command on such terms and un-
der such conditions as our govern
ment shall determine to be just"
Does Widespread Good
No conference on the national de-
fense and the problems growing out
of the world war has been so poten-
tial in it's practical discussion of the
questions involved as the war con-
vention here of American business
under the direction of the United
States Chamber of Commerce. AS
usual. Harrisburg is having its part
in this important work as it has had
in the mobilization of the National
Army. Among the delegates are
David f. Tracy, president of the
Harrisburg body: ]. William Bow
man, an ex-president; E. ]. Stack
pole, member of the national organi-
zation and delegate; E. d. Hilleary,
T. p. McCubbin, George S. Reinoehl,
and John c. Motter.
Intense patriotism has pervaded
the sessions and none can doubt the
determination of the businessmen of
the country to see the war through
to a successful finish.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21
MILITARY MOTOR TRUCK
is AT HOME IN WATER

Amphibious automobiles are not
altogether unfamiliar contrivances,
but l. . s.nd-water motor trucks de-
signel primarily for military pur-
poses are far from usual. Such a
machine has been developed and the
Popular Mechanics Magazine con-
tains photographs and a description
of 1t. There is reason to believe that
it will in time see the battlefields Of
France. 1t has behaved well in re-
cent tests and inspired Z. siderable
confidence in the minds of those who
have seen 1t perform. While carry
ing dozen passengers, the car has
been driven into rivers and lakes
and c sed. the same as a motor
boat. : scouting parties and others
operating in advance of an army, 1t
Is thought that the car should prove
immensely useful, especially in view
of the fact that the enemy in retiring
never leaves bridges standing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21

The Y. NJ. C. A. will begin a course
of lessons in Spanish. at the club
rooms. Tuesday night, October 2.
There will be very moderate tut
tion fee charged for the lessons.
The school will be instructed by
Mrs. Melvin Menges and the students
are entitled to membership in the
Spanish Club, which is social or
ganization for persons who are able
to speak the language. There are
twenty-eight lessons in the course,
and and they Will Tblroe be given every TUGS res
class is only for men.
The first meeting of the committee
on social activities met in the Y. NJ.
c. A. last evening. The meeting was
for the purpose of organizing and
planning social activities of the as
sociatlon. for the winter. The com
mittee in charge is composed of Wal
ter F.. Dietrich, Frank c. Foose Harry
c. Hoffman, ID. d, Hammelbaugh, Earl
w. Killinger and j. Harris Bell. Com
mencing Saturday evening. September
22S, there viii. be a series Of Open
ments given in the building. Early
in October, the Y. NJ c. A. will have
housewarming in honor of the fin
ishing of the remodeling of the club
house.
Special features are being planned
for Thanksgiving, New Year and 9TH
er holidays during the winter
Arch II. Dinsmore is expected to ar
rive late this afternoon to take charge
ana 9be Srsani7s 3M e a boys rs department. Of
floor will be remodeled and fitted up
for the bows clubroom
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21
BUSINESSMEN
ASK U.S.TO FIX
ALL WAR PRICES
Industries Undismayed at the
Prospect of Greatly In
creased Taxes
BY associated Press

Atlantic City, \. j., Sept. al
Government pr.ce fixing of all essen
tial products, not only in sales to
the government but to the public as
well, was recommended in resolu-
tions adopted to-day at the closing
sessions of the War Convention or
American Businessmen. The con-
vention advocated legislative crea-
ton of a general government pur-
chasing department which in addi-
ton to fixing prices would have
power to distribute the output of in
Gustries in manner most necessary
to the conduct of the war.
1T is the spirit of American busi-
ness said the resolutions, that
however fundamental may be the
change in the relation of government
to business the government should
have the power during the period of
the war to control prices and the
distribution of products for public
and private needs to whatever extent
may be necessary for our great ma
tional purpose.
Propose New Board
The purchasing department pro-
posed would absorb the present war
Industries board and the functions
of the director of priority. The pres
ent power of the government to con-
troll priority or shipment would De
extended to include authority to di-
rect priority of manufacture. sale and
distribution. All buying now done
by various bureaus of the War and
Navy Departments would be centercd
in the new board. The convention
recommended assisting the govern
ment in making purchases. the for
nation of a general committee of in
dustry, representing all branches Of
business, which would aid the pur-
chasing department in apportioninS
orders. This committee would han
die much of the work now done by
committees of the Council of De-
fense.
Attitude Defined
The attitude of business toward
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21
HEAD-ON TRAIN COLLISION
AT END OF SIGNAL RIOCK

recent head-on collision of two
freight trains has few parallels In
railway history in that. it occurred
at the point where two block signals
were located to mark the division
between two blocks on a track which
was used for trains travelling in op-
posite directions. The two trains. as
shown in the Popular Mechanics
Magazine, met almost exactly at this
deadline, because one entered one
block only five seconds after the
other had entered the adjoining
block. Other factors contributing to
the accident were the facts that the
dispatchers' orders were defective
and tAlt heavy fog obscured the
right of way. Each train was
drawn by two big locomotives. Two
men were slightly injured In the
crash.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21
AUTO LOCK HAS ALARM
AS AN ADDED FEATURE

4 thick tri;Ngular block. to which
a strong U-shaped metal member is
attached. constitutes n new type of
automobile lock. To protect a car
the U-shaped part is clasped abSut
the tire and rim of front wheel.
and then the two parts are snapped
together like n paddock. A key un-
locks it. but if it is tampered with,
a gong begins to ring, The lock is
shown in the October number of
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21
LEAPS INTO BLAZING POOT
AND RESCUES CHILDREN

A courageous young man who gall
lantly went to the rescue of three
helpless children trapped in a mo-
torboat which was surrounded by a
blaze of ignited ga.kline, is the hero
of an exciting account in the Oc-
toher issus of Popular Mechanics
Magazine. How he solved the difT-
Guilty of their rescue is picturesq N,lv
described and illustrated,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21
MOTHER OF TWELVE DIES

Marietta, Pa. Sept. 21.-Mrs. Susan
Morrow, 65. died from the effects OF
fall sustained several days ago.
She was a member of the Mennonite
Church and taught in the Sunday
school. She is survived by her hus-
band, twelve children, three brothers.
a sister and a number of grandchil-
dren. She was Miss Breneman. one
of Lancaster county's oldest families.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21
Russia to Turn Alcohol
Into Useful Productc

Petrosrad, Sept. 2l: - With view
of promoting temperance perma-
nently. the Provisional Government
has ordered that all supplies of al
premises shall be used for the manu-
facture OF vinegar and mineral
waters. These products, it is speci-
fed. shall not contain more than l
per cent. alcohol.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21
EIIIOTTsBURG

Miss Ethel Kistler and sister. Miss
Bella Kistler. have returned home
after spending some time at Harris
burg.
Miss Kizzie Kistler. of Harrisburg.
is the guest of relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Stambaugh,
of Pittsburgh, and Levi Shearer, OF
Swissdale. are spending some time
here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21
PROMINENT SPEAKERS SECURED

Marietta, Pa, Sept. 21.-The Lam
caster County Teachers Institute,
which meets in November. is already
arranging their programs. Ex-presi-
dent william Howard Taft. Governor
Frank b. Willis. Ohio, and II. d. Fess,
of Ohio, are among the speakers al
ready secured.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21

aged so. from a complication of dis
eases. She was a member of the Brin-
ser Brethren Church. which was orig
mated by her father. She is sur
vived by her husband.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21
Defensive Measures in
U-Boat Warfare Prove
to Be Very Successful
BY associated Press

London. Sept. 21.-The press asso-
citation hears on high naval author
ity that the new defensive measures
against submarine warfare are meet
ing with success, justifying the hope
of further reduction in the losses
and says it can be started on official
authority that the results of the
methods adopted in the past month
give cause for growing confidence.
According to an admiralty state
ment, dozens of ships have been saw
ed by the smoke box system, which
the admiralty during the last few
months has supplied to a majority OF
British merchantmen.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21

MRS. JOHN BRTNSER DEAD
Marietta, Pa. Sept. 21.-Mrs. John
Brinser, well-known resident Of
West Donegal, died Tuesday night
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21

SALVATION ARMY SERVICES
Special services will be held by the
Salvation Army in the "hall at 456
Nerbeke street. this evening. Major
and Mrs. =. B. Campbell will be in
charge.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
Started Wild RumOrs.

Passaic, n. j., July 1S.-The man
who started rumors of disaster to
American warships, which grew into
wild reports that the New York hos
pital ship was overcrowded with
wounded men is believed to have
been found to-day in the person of
Chas. e. Knapp. District Attorney
Lynch has obtained confession
from Knapp which is said to contain
vivid picture of the imaginary
blowing up Of an American dread
naught. The prisoner, who was SEN
fenced to one year in Jail on a charge
of disorderly conduct, probably will
be the subject of a Federal grand
jury investigation.
knapps' purpose in spreading the
story, 1t Is said, was to profit imam
cially from sympathy he aroused by
claiming to be one of the survivors
OF the battle" He piled his begging
operations successfully, among sal
lors. marines and soldiers, it is de-
clared.
When arrested, Knapp was wear
ing the uniform of chief gunners
mate.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
MRS HAGUEWOOD'S
CASE INTERESTING
STORY OF ANDERSON WOMAN IS
AMAZING IN SOME DETAILS.
MADE GREAT CHANGE,
Has Words of Comfort and Advice
for All Troubled as She Was.

81 think every ailing person ought
to take Tanlac," declared Mrs. Critic
Haguewood, Of 60 Riverside, Ander-
son, in statement she gave May 26.
II suffered from an aggravated liver
trouble and kidney trouble, and was
OH the verge of a general breakdown
when ! began taking Tanlac. I had
dizzy spells that would be so bad I
would fall, and suffered great deal
from this and the pain that went with
the attacks of liver trouble. My back
hurt me SO terribly that would have
to have help to get out Of bed, and I
had the most awful attacks of sick
headache imaginable. My skin had
become so dark that 1 was almost
brown, because Of the liver trouble.
l was just barely able to be up and
could not work.
but the Tanlac got me in fine
shape, and | am strong and hearty
now. My skin has cleared up a lot
and do not have those dizzy spells
nor the headaches now. | have
fine appetite and l never belch up my
food like l used to. The Tanlac got
my kidneys and back in fine condi-
ton, too, and I'm not troubled with
backache now. 1t Is great medi-
cine, Tanlac is
Tanlac, the master medicine, is
sold exclusively by Bells Drug Store,
Walhalla; J. c. Cain. Oakway; Sa-
lem Drug Co., Salem; Seneca Phar-
macy, Seneca; Stonecypher Drug
Co, Westminster; Hughs e Dendy,
Richland.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25

maintain the various branches of
charitable Institutions? They would
hardly be called on to do such things,
and they would hardly be foolish
enough to attempt to do it even if
they were. The great trouble with
the newspaper situation is that the
public has too long regarded the
newspaper as a mendicant. If a news
paper asks for business, it is consid-
cred a mendicant; If 1t complies
with all requests for gratuitous use
Of its columns, it enters the realm of
philanthropy In way, but seldom
gets such credit; If it charges for the
use OF its columns for public, charit-
able or religious institutions, it Is
sure to be classed as anything but
that which in reality 1t is-a legiti-
mate business, and public servant
without whose services the commu-
nifty would undoubtedly suffer in de-
gree greater or less, according to con-
Gitions and circumstances as they
might prevail in the community, =.
There is no one business that does
more for any community than does
the newspaper, and there are few, If
any, that receive less in return.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
ENTERTAINMENTS FOR BRIDE.
Joyous Occasions Precede Marriage of
Popular Young Lady.

A lovely entertainment was given
on July 3 by Mrs. FL. r. Hughs in
honor of Miss Meta Norman, pop
ular bride OF the month. The guests
were met at the door by Mrs. J. r.
Darby. dressed as Red Cross nurse,
the beautiful home decorated in red
and white. The guests were engaged
for while in progressive rook. The
prize was given to Miss Sara Moss for
scoring highest, she presenting it to
the guest Of honor. Lovely refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Hughs, as
sisted by Mrs. Darby and Miss jamie
Harrison. Little Elizabeth Hughs,
dressed as a Red Cross nurse,
brought forth tray of lovely hand
kerchiefs with which the bride-to-be
was showered. With appropriate
words and charming manner, Miss
Norman thanked the guests for their
beautiful gifts. Those enjoying the
hospitality of Mrs. Hughs were the
Junior Priscillas and Misses Pauline
Steck. Grace Beard, Idah Pitchford,
Ida Biemann, Hannah Miller Harri-
son. jamie Harrison, Tabitha Strib-
ling.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
Negro Killed by Lightning.
(Anderson Mail, 19th.)

Kirk Jones, a negro about 40 years
OF age. employed on C. f. Martins
farm. was killed by lightning in a
patch Of woods near Meals Creek
about 2 o'clock Wednesday after
noon.
Jones went hunting with his dog
shortly after noon yesterday. and
when he did not return during last
night a search was begun for him
this morning. His dead body was
found beneath a tree which had been
struck by lightning. His dog was at
his side when the body was found,
having remained there from the time
his master was stricken down. Jones
body was not mutilated by the bolt
of lightning, the only marks of the
bolt being his scorched hair.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
Number Drops to 1S.

London, July 1S.-Fourteen Brit
ish shpis Of over 1000 tons were
sunk by submarine or mine in the
last week, according to the official re-
port tonight. -Four British vessels
under 1000 tons were sunk and
eight fishing vessels.
Arrivals 2,S2S; sailings 1920.
British merchant ships sunk by
mine or submarine over 1000 tons,
including previously, IA; under t.
900 tons, 4.
British merchant vessels unsuc-
cessfully attacked, including three
previously, 10.
British fishing vessels sunk, 8.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25

Misses Mary Ellen and Annie Will
son delightfully."- entertained on We'd
nesday, July 4th, at 1890 o'clock, in
honor of Miss Norman. The lovely
porch was decorated in patriotic col
ors and the guests enjoyed several
games Of rook. Miss Alice Belle Nc
Lees scored highest and was award
ed the prize, beautiful handmade
centerpiece, which she presented to
The guest Of honor. A delicious salad
course was served. Master Cheek and
Marcus Long came in bearing an
American flag filled with appropriate
gifts for the bride-to-be. Those en-
joying the occasion were the Junior
Priscillas and Misses Julia Kauf-
mann, Frances and Edith Carter,
Mary Cornelai Barton and Idah Pitch
ford.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
Reading for Soldiers Ono Cent.

Washington, July 21.-Magazines
and newspapers bearing one cent
stamps hereafter may be posted, un-
wrapped and unaddressed, by persons
other than publishers, and will be
forwarded by postal T. authorities to
American soldiers and sailors in
France.
In announcing plans for gathering
reading matter conveying home news
and fiction to the boys abroad, Post
master General Burleson suggested
that magazines print the following in
the upper right hand corner Of their
front covers:
Notice to the reader: When You
have finished reading this magazine,
place one-cent stamp on this notice,
hand same to any postal employee
and 1t will be placed in the hands Of
our soldiers and sailors at the front
No wrapping. No address"
The publications will be carried
under parcel post classification at
one cent each, regardless Of weight.
A concentration station has been des-
ignated in each State for assembling
OF the reading matter.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
WONDERFUL STUFF
LIFT OUT YOUR COI,NS.
Apply Few Drops Then Lift Corns
or Calluscs OF With Fingers.
No Pain.

No humbug! Any corn, whether
hard, soft or between the toes, will
loosen right up and lift out. without
a particle Of pain or soreness.
This drug Is called freezone and Is
compound OF ether discovered by n
Cincinnati man.
Ask at any drug store for a small
bottle Of freezone, which will cost but
a trifle, but is sufficient to rid ones
feet Of every corn or calius.
Put a few drops directly upon any
tender, aching corn or callus, In
stantly the soreness disappears and
shortly the corn or callus will loosen
and can be lifted off with the fingers.
This drug freezone doesn't eat out
the corns or calluses but shrivels
them without even irritating the sur
rounding skin.
Just think! No pain at all! no
soreness or smarting when applying
1t or afterwards. If your druggist
don't have freezone have him order
1t for you.--Adv.