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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-09
LIBRARY BREAKS
ALL BOOK RECORDS
December Circulation Goes to
Unprecedented Figure of
1861

December reports of the Harrisburg
Public Library. submitted to the board
of trustees at their monthly meeting
last night, were considerable of a sur
prise, as, they showed the December
circulation to have gone to the un-
precedented figure of 1851, while the
information was also given that the
circulation for the first Saturday of
January had risen to almost 1000.
These figures indicate a demand for
service close to the ability of the
library to supply with it's stack of less
than 1880 books and it's limited
amount of money available for pur-
chase of books, especially those of
special character which are now so
much requested.
The circulation last month was
about 1000 ahead of last December
and over 1000 ahead of November,
and the six libraries located in the
public schools circulated 754 books,
with demands for more books from
the existing libraries and requests to
establish branches in four more pub
lie schools. An organization with a
community headquarters in the Shim-
NELL building offered to supply an as
sistant to take charge of books and
requests for more books for the young
sters at the open air school were also
made. An unusually high percentage
of circulation lately has been among
the school children for whom a story
hour is held at the library and who
are visited by members of library staff
and given talks at their schools on
how to use books.
The total registration of persons
taking out books at the library has
reached 1857. considerably beyond
expectations. while in December alone
there were 2,996 persons who visited
the library to read books in the build
ing.
The library's work for the city last
year was considerably expanded and
the demands for the new year bid fair
to be the greatest vet
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-09
NURSE PRAISES
MASTER MEDICINE
IN the Verge of Nervous Breakdown
She Uses Tanlac and
Receivers
RECOMMENDS IT HIGHLY

"Tanlac has proved such re-
markably efficient tonic and has done
so much for me that l feel that l owe
it to other sufferers to endorse 1t,
says Mrs. W. r. Backenstoss, a we'll
known maternity nurse, whose address
is Route, 8, Harrisburg, Pa.
Mrs. Backenstoss says further, Il
was on the verge of nervous break
down brought about partly by hard
work and partly by catarrh of the
stomach and acute indigestion.
Il was unable to sleep, 1 had a pal
pitation of the heart, l would bloat
with gas whenever l laid down, l had
frequent spells of dizziness and L was
rapidly losing weight"
Naturally I was concerned over
my condition and realized that 1 must
do something quickly. so having
heard so much about Tanlac l drop
ped in and had talk with the Tan
lac man. AS a result l began taking
this remarkable remedy and l am free
to say that the results were far be-
yond my expectations.
THE relief | obtained was almost
immediate and as l went on l could
almost feel my strength returning. My
nerves rapidly grew stronger; l slept
better and that tired feeling left me
and my stomach has now been so
toned up and strengthened that 1 can
eat as | have not been able to for
a long time"
'Tanlac has performed wonders in
my case and l have no hesitancy in
advising its use by anyone who is suf-
fering from stomach disorders or a
run down, nervous condition"
Tanlac, the famous reconstructive
tonic, is now being introduced here
at Gorgas' Drug Store. where the
Tanlac man is meeting the people and
explaining the merits of this master
medicine.
'Tanlac is sold also at the Gorgas
Drug Store in the p. r. r. Station
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-09
Guests Suck Cocktails
From Nursing Bottles

St Louis, Mo-, Jan. 9. Cocktails
were served in small nursing bottles
at a Baby party" given at the St.
Louis Country Club by Mr.. and Mrs
julius S. Walsh, Jr Each bottle was
fitted with the usual rubber nipple
used with such containers when a
milder form of beverage is served to
real babies. The guests included the
acknowledged social leaders and
members of the younger married set
and the debutante set All of the 100
guests were dressed as children and
from an reports there were some
babies among those present
EVERY known variety of dressed-up
children was represented at the gath
ering. There were children" from
every walk of life, poor. little waits
ana poor little rich girls, sunbonnet
babies, romper kids and sailor bows.
The room where the nursing bottle
cocktails" were served was fitted UP
TO represent bar. To gain entrance
to the bar it was necessary for the
guests to climb ladder and slide
down a board into the room. The
same performance was repeated in de-
parting.
Mrs. Walsh wore a long wasted
knee length white lace frock with a
blue sash and a blue ribbon in her
hair and blue sc Tks over flesh colored
stockings. Walsh appeared first as
little Lord Fauntleroy and later as an
Eton lad.
The supper room was arranged like
a cafe. with small tables and a negro
quartet with banjos furnished music.
Walsh is son of the chairman of the
board of directors of the Mississippi
Valley Trust Company, one of the
largest institutions in the city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-09
Walks 30 Miles to
Claim Seventy Cents

San Francisco, Jan. g. Because he
had been cheated out of 20 cents of
his pay, Baron Felix Won Gurkow.
who, besides claiming that title, saws
lie Is the son of a famous Russian gen
eral annd former governor-general of
russian Poland, walked thirty miles
from that part of the Kern county
highway on which he is employed to
bakersfield, and told his story to w.
w. Harris, deputy of the Industrial
Accident commission.
The baron, who refused to say any,
thing about himself other than to
claim his title. said other laborers
were belng treated as he was and the
complaint was for them as much as
for himself.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-09
Threw Bluff and Sold SIS
Diamond Pin For a Quarter

Kansas CITY, Jan. 9. = "l3iutfing'
doesn't always pay. Albert Krause.
for instance. is trying to replevy his
SIS diamond pin, which he sold for a
quarter.
He was being examined in the
Wyandotte district court, having filed
suit for $4,000 against the Kansas
City Railway company as a poor per-
son.
What's that you're wearing ?"
asked the attorney for the car com
pany, pointing to a stone in Krause's
scarf.
Pure glass; answered Krause.
Cost two-bits and I'll sell it at cost
if Won went it."
"And I'll take it," answered Miller.
Added to that, Krauses suit was
thrown out of court
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-09
STATUE OF TELEGRAPHY
HOISTE,D TO 4 ROOF

When a huge bronze statue typify-
ing the wonders and progress of
telegraphy was raised to the roof of
the new Western Union telegraph
building in Dey street, New York.
recently. thousands of spectators wit
messed the operation. The statue is
entitled The Genius of Telegraphy''
and is thirty feet in height. It pre-
sents the figure of a man of heroic
strength and power mounted upon a
terrestrial sphere. The wings of the
wind spring from his shoulders and in
his left hand he grasps the lightning,
while in his right are the coils of wire
which harness 1t to earth and to the
needs and purposes of man.-From
the January Popular Mechanics Maga-
zine.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-09
Titles in Spain Elaborate
American Girl Finds

Washington. Jan. 9.-The Spanish
military attache, Col. Don Nicholas
Urculla Cereijo, said at a dinner
here:
Yes, Spanish titles are very. very
elaborate. / heard recently of an
American girl who wrote home from
San Sebastian to her millionaire
father:
Well, I'm engaged to three dukes.
five marquises, seven counts, four
barons and a don.'
What on earth do you mean p"
ker father cabled.
Don't get excited she cabled
back, it's all one. He's a Spaniard >"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-09
CATARRH, ASTHMA AND
BRONCHITIS VICTIMS
You Owe II to Yourself to Give this
Treatment a Trial

You cannot afford to continue suffer-
ing when proven remedy is within
your reach. Only those who have fall
len victims to one or other of these dis
entailed and how stubbornly they resist
all forms of treatment. Temporary re-
lief may easily be had but permanent
relief can only come when treated with
Famous Forkola.
The success which has attended the
use of Forkola in the treatment Of
Colds, Catarrh, Bronchitis Tonsiiitis-
Group and Whooping Cough has ffrmlY
established its value. Lay aside ali
doubt and distrust and do what thou
sands of others have done. Go to votIr
druggist and get small jar of Famous
Forkola. Follow directions Carefully
You will be surprised and delighted 10
find how quickly 1t will relieve you.
Your druggist or II. C. Kennedy cal.
sunply you.-Advertiseme
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-09
Bail Chicago Woman Held
as London Fortune Teller

London, Jan. 9.-Mme. Elmira Brock
way, of Chicago, known as a psychic
demonstrators, who was arrested in Lon
don. a few days ago, charged with for
tune telling, was released from the
Brixton prison. Bail was furnished by
members of the British College of
Psychic Science.
Nine. Brockway is go years old and
has independent means. A son is cap
tain in the French army and has charge
of all the ambulances of the American
Red Cross on the Western front.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-09
\ TIP ON LUBRICATION OIL
In the Farm and Fireside this ap

pears:
81 have been told writes South
Dakota reader. that | should use a
medium lubricating oil for my car in
summer and light oil in winter. Now
l cannot understand why it should
make any difference. because the en-
gine runs very nearly as hot in winter
as it does in summer
Without knowing the make of car
and the kind of oiling system used, a
definite recommendation cannot be
made in this case, but the advice to
use a lighter oil in winter is correct in
most cases. Cylinders receive their
fabrication chiefly from some form of
a splash system. While the temper
ature of the cylinder walls is about
the same in winter as in summer when
the engine is running. the temperature
in the crank case is much less in win
ter. This makes the oil in the crank
case thicker and it does not splash as
freely. Consequently, to lubricate the
cylinders as we'll In winter as in sum-
mer lighter oil is needed"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-09
A WINTER BICYCLE

Montreal, Canada, man wanted to
use Lis bicycle in winter. He removed
the front wheel and attached small
sled to the forks Thus he had
bicycle-sled. which enabled him to
ride around at ease, says the Popular
Science Monthly for January.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-09
PROF.. Trunks no LECT1rRE

The Engineers Society on Monday
at Front and Chestnut streets will be
addressed by Prof. w. Thinks, of Car
negie Institute. Pittsburgh Mile
stones in the History of Machinery"
will be the subject of the address.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-09
KNOW SAMUEL HELLINCTON9

Pennsylvania railroad police are
trying to locate Samuel Hellington.
colored, of this city to inform him
that his son, porter. died at Wash
ington. D. G. 1t is believed Hellington
came to this city several months ago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-09

Druggists refund money if PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure Itching Blind
Bleeding. or Protruulng Piles. First ap-
nlinattan Rivaa retiaf hae
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
TRAINING CAMPS BROKE.

'"Herc I've jut gotten over being
Kent by aching bones, and now I'm
broke" remarked one Of the men, "buJ
It's long casualty list. The entire
outfit is wiped out financially"
Ocular evidence of the condition OF
affairs is apparent by the almost en-
tire elimination Of the NOR eeXpen-
s;ve Egyptian and Turkish cigarettes
which were the rule when the camp
opened, and the substitution of the
little book of brown tissue papers
and the small bag of tobacco. Some
of the men who never before have
attempted to roll their own cigarettes
are having serious time of it.
81 haven't had comfortable smoke
.it week." complained tall, thin
man. Either | get too much tobac-
&C. in the thing and the resultant Gig
arctic is constructed along the gen
eral lines of a sofa cushion, or els,
/ get in too little and it falls out
and when the match is applied the
PAPER flares up to the imminent peri
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
The Safest Investment Known

When you invest in a Liberty Bond you
buy signed promise to pay" backed by the
total resources of the richest nation on the
face of the globe-a nation whose wealth is
recorded at the astounding figure of $50
billion dollars, or nearly the combined wealth
of Great Britain, France, Germany and Aus
tria-F,ngary. You buy the bond Of a nation
whose yearly income is estimated at 40
billion dollars, or about 400 times the interest
charges on our total outstanding debt includ-
ing the present billion dollar issue,-one
whose per capita wealth of $4,000 is larger
than that of any other power and whose per
capita debt, even after this 2 billion dollar
loan is sold, will be but $50 or about one
tenth that of either Great Britain, France or
Germany.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
JEUTON.DESERTERS
in SWITZERLAND
FORMER TEUTON SOLDIERS
GATHER IN COUNTRY.
ITALIAN BIRTH
MANY GO ON FURLOUGHS AND
REFUSE TO LEAVE.
Furnish a Problem for the German
Army Staff, Which Cannot
Compel Their Return.

(Correspondencc of Associated Press
Berne, Switzerland, June S.-Be-
tween 10000 and $4,000 deserters from
the armies of the Entente Allies and
the Central Powers have fled tC
Switzerland since the beginning of the
war, or have refused to leave the conu-
try at the conclusion of furloughs and
thus are classed as deserters. The ma
jority are said to be Italians.
The long list constitutes a not in
considerable problem for the authorl-
ties. They enjoy the same rights a.
other foreigners who are here legiti-
mately, yet cannot be drawn on in
any way for axes or state expenses.
They pax no military tax of immun-
it, andy not infrequently commit deeds
that make it necessary to send them
to jail-where their support natural
ly falls on the Confederation.
AS a problem they may be said to
rank in vexatiousness with the innu-
merable and constant violations Of
neutrality which come to light almost
daily, especially on the part of the
French and the Germans.
The general staff of the army an
nounces on an average dozen aerial
violations week by aviators who cut
across lots" on the way to or from
France or Germany, and who cross
the little neck of Switzerland that
juts up into both countries in the
northwest corner of the country.
This little neck also is weekly the
target for both French and German
shells. The gunners, far behind the
lines, get wrong ranges and "shoot up
Swiss territory before they can be
told Of their mistake.
Les soften, but occasionally, prison
ers of war attempt to escape either
from Germany or France, and are shot
and killed after they have reached
Swiss territory, or else the pursuing
shots crash over into Swiss territory
and menace those on this side.
1t is generally the case that fugi-
tives who do manage to reach this
side, regardless of where they come
from, are royalty and handsomely
treated Recently four Russians es-
capped from Germany, swan the Rhine
and landed on Swiss soil. They were
met by veritable reception commit
tee on this side, were given meal
that satisfied even their enormous
starved appetites, and were generally
feted before being escorted to an in
ternment camp, where they will speno
the rest Of the war.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08

Ct the end of my nose" Men who hava
long rolled their cigarettes and are
expert in the handling of the "mak-
ings" are in brisk demand as in
structors in the art among the duff
fcrs at the business.
Explains Targets.
Major William S. Valentine during
TIE course of a lecture to the men
of the Seventh company on, the uses
of the uses of the bayonet and the
manner of handling it impressed on
his hearers the fact hat an enemy
neck of stomach presented the most
admirable targets for the bayonet for
the reason that there were no bones
tC interfere with the successful pas
sage of the blade into the anatomy.
There are too many bones in the
head and chest, he said and it would
b. difficult matted to withdraw the
hayonet once it became imbedded be-
tween a couple of ribs.
However," continued the major, "if
your bayonet happens to get stuck,
and you can't twist it out, fire a
charge from your rifle after it. This
will always loosen the bayonet."
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
What is a Liberty Bond2

A Liberty Bond is promise from the United
States Government to repay you IN gold on
June IS, I947, the full amount you now pay
for the bond with interest at 3 = per cent per
year until I947.
This means if you pay 500 for bond
now you receive promise from the United
States Government to repay you $l00 on
June l5 l947, and until then the Govern
ment will pay you $3.50 year interest.
The Government reserves the right to call
your loan on June IS, 1882, that is to repay
you your 500 between this date and l947.
The holder of the bond has the unusual
privilege of exchanging his 3 y per cent bond
for any new bond issued by the Government
during the present war which may bear a
higher rate of interest.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
Are You A Patriot?

Subscribe for your Liberty Bond now. It
is as patriotic act you do. The
Secretary of the Treasury says: The greatest
immediate service the American people can
render in this War for universal liberty
throughout the world is to furnish the means
for its vigorous prosecution. This bond issue
is the first step. earnestly bespeak the CO.
operation of every citizen throughout the
length and breadth of the land in this great
service of patriotism"
Make the best financial and patriotic ia.
vestment of your life today.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
AS Good AS Cash

In some ways the Liberty Bonds are
even better than cash. They are in much the
same class as United States Bank Notes-are
almost as liquid as checking account at
your bank-and they pay you three and one
half per cent interest. Any banker will take
your bonds as security for a loan.
No investment you hold can be safer and
other bonds enjoy such broad and
ready market in you wish to sell. You
get your money almost as easily as you
withdraw it from a savings bank arc the
right to convert it into higher rate bonds
gives you absolute protection of income.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
Liberty Loan Spells Immediate
Prosperity

What will be the effect on business Of the
successful subscription of the two billion dol
lar Liberty Loana
Do not worry-Farmer, Manufacturer.
Merchant, Employe.
The immediate effect in every war has
been that business was stimulated to the last
degree.
Every railroad, every mill and factory.
every mine, every farm will be pushed to its
utmost to meet the increased activity caused
by the Government coming into the market
as buyer on the greatest scale ever known.
1t is said that the Allies alone will spend
ten billion dollars year in this country.
Does this not spell immediate prosperity
War for the next three years as regards
business will mean a kind of concentrated
prosperity the lavish spending of vast
sums of money on our industries by our Gov
eminent.
The cost will come in loss of our young
men, in waste of money in unproductive lines
and for the future in increased taxation. But
the cause of Civilization is worth the cost.
large oversubscription to the Liberty
Loan will shorten the war and lessen its cost.
And no one need hesitate to subscribe be-
cause he fears any possible business depres-
sion In the immediate future.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
Tax Exempt

Our Government has made these bonds ex-
empt from all taxes excepting estate and in
heritance tax) and thus they yield an income
of 3Z per cent absolutely net to you, re-
gardless of the amount of your income from
other sources.
You may have bonds of 500 denomina-
tions registered thus eliminating any loss
from theft and making it possible for you to
receive your interest direct from the Govern
ment rather than by presenting coupons at
bank for collection.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
AUSTRIA STRONGER.
(By Associated PreSs)

Udine, June 8.-Austria is reported
to have made formidable gathering
Ct forces on the Italian front by the
withdrawal of troops from the Rus
sian front. Two-thirds of the entire
Austrian army now faces the Italians.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
WE STORE YOUR PIANO
FOR THE SUMNER FRET.

All pianos will be thoroughly over.
hauled, tuned, regulated and delivered
in the fall at reasonable price.
STARR PIANO COMPANY
Phone 172J 513 Main St
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
As Good as Cash and
Paying Interest ;

E y asking you to subscribe to the Lib
3 erty Loan" your Government does not
x ask you to spend your money. Instead,
M it holds out to you an opportunity to
save and invest.
1t merely asks for the use Of some of your
savings. 1t offers to pay well for the prvi-
Iege and to give you in return the safest in
vestment in the world-a United States Gov
ernment Bond.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08

The furniture is being moved into
Fed Cross headquarters on Sixth
today, the signs being placed on the
windows and the place generally put
IN shape for active work.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
Subscribe Today at any Bank,
Department Store or Post Office

grown in the Southwest Scientists
in the Southwest say the beans must
have been placed in the cliff dwell
i2qs more than 500 years ago. The
seed crop is 10 be used to produce
beans for war crops.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
ANCIENT BEANS GROW.
lind Beans Grown by Cliff Dwellers
500 Years Ago.
- Assoclatsd Pressl

Globe, Ariz, June 8-Beans found
in the cliff dwellings near here have
been planted and some Of them have
been found to grow and produce large
plants which bore pods having from
20 to II large pink beans which are
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08

Concert and dance Sunday, after
room and evening, beginning at p.
IT,, Woodland Park; White Star
stages, fare 10 cents.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08

Saturday night dance at Woodland
] ark open air pavilion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-25
Balance of a Special Lot of
Summer Dresses at 1898

Priced at SIS and $3.50
In addition to a fine assortment Of
English Stripe Voiles, Rhodea Crepes,
Silk and Cotton Crepes, and Fine Print
ed Lawns, there are several pretty styles
in Net. Choice from the entire lot at
only $S.95.
Palais RoyaLThfra FIOor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-25
Cloth and Silk Suits
Reduced to $500

SUITS Thai Formerly We're PrIced AZ
SIS, SIS, $40, $45 and Up to $50
This includes nearly every Silk and
Cloth Suit remaining in our entire stock.
There are some remarkable opportuni-
ties offered here in the collection; all
clever styles, handsomely tailored and in
the colors popular this season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-25
Over 1000 Pieces Fine White Enamel Cooking
Utensils At Reduced Prices u A c Ear@ca s@

2-quart Water Pitchers, regularly s5e, at
zoe.
2E.quart Water Pitchers, regularly csc,
at soc.
3k-quart Water Pitchers, regularly, $40,
at Csc. 49,
4-Quart Coffee Pot, regularly s5c, at csc.
3-quart Coffee Pot, regularly 75c at zoe
12quart Berlin Kettle and Cover, regular
ly $l.65, at e1.40.
loquart Berlin Kettle and Cover, regular
ly $1.45, at $50.
6-auart Berlin Kettle and Cover, regular.
ly sec. at zoe.
Equart Berlin Kettle and Cover, regular
ly soc, at 55e.
PalaIs RoyaI-Fourth Floor.