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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
AN EPOCH-MARKING TRUCE

more potently in organizing the latent
forces of the nation in times of peace.
Whether it marks the beginning of a
radical extension of the power and
Initiative of executive agencies of ad-
ministration, as contrasted with the
legislative, or whether it is merely
a step in the direction of a more sane
utilization in public affairs of the
technical experts so indispensable to
the conduct of the private and semi
private undertakings of the nation,
time alone will determine. But that
1t is a step forward few will deny.
A moments consideration of the
place which the Council of National
Defense and it's advisory commission
and its committees are already taking
in shaping the nations preparedness
for war will show it's immense po-
tentialities for usefulness in the ma
tional life. Thus far it has been
above the suspicion of partisan or sell
fish aims. 1t has been carrying on a
work the magnitude and Importance
of which are not and cannot in the
nature of the case be appreciated by
the general public. Yet it has already
accomplished amazing results in. the
mobilization of industrial resources,
in securing the patriotic cooperation
of producers, in the lowering of prices
for vital necessaries of the govern
ment and in many other ways. 1t is
already exercising moral force
which is likely to have all the effect
of law, and while without executive
authority. under the act creating it, is
becoming an effective arm of the
government, pointing the way unmis-
takably to q better organization Of
the country's public and private busi-
ness and breaking down the old dis
tinctions between methods in vogue
in governmental administration and
In the great industries.
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
Dirty Windows-Poor Ewes
(Frofn the Scientific American)

(From the Sclentlflc Amerlcan)
The factors largely responsible for
poor illumination are small, narrow
windows, low power artificial lights
placed too far from the point of
operation, and neglect of facilities at
hand for obtaining light. according
to the Pennsylvania Departm of
Labor and Industry. BY this neglect
is meant lack of cleanliness. This
applies first of all to the windows.
There is scarcely q single industrial
locality which does not contain at
least one building. and all too fire.
quently several buildings of the same
type. They are built with supply
of window space sufficient to illumi-
nate amply the interior. The dust
and dirt accumulated upon them,
however, destroy in large proportion
their usefulness. The same condi-
tion is found in artificial lighting.
The electric light bulb, dusty or
streaked with dirt, the result of hur-
ried and incomplete attempts at
washing, often shaded with fixture
meant to be a reflector. but which in
reality is anything nut that, family
illuminates the work and impairs
the health and the efficiency of the
worker.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
Those Who Help Themselves
By BRIGGS

I arrived in Vienna one night late
in July, 1914. The streets were filled
with young men, singing, dancing,
shouting and expressing joy in many
ways. Why! Austria-Hungary had
just declared war upon 'Servia, and
they were going to picnic. In a
week they would wipe Servia off the
map.
1t all seemed very far away from
my country. A war in Southeastern
Europe could not affect us, and
Americans could go on in the ways
Of peace, ignoring cannon and rifle.
But Russia undertook to defend
Servia, Germany, the ally of Austria
Hungary, promptly declared war up
on Russia, and also attacked and in
vaded France, the ally of Russia. But
it still seemed very far from Ameri-
ca, and we could go on with the ways
Of peace.
Belgium was devoted to peace, but
it was overrun by the Germany army,
its people were slaughtered, and it's
cities burned. But that was still very
far away from us, and we could go
on in the ways of peace, ignoring the
cannon and the rifles.
Great Britain was drawn in. The
war came a little nearer and spread
upon the sea-. But it was yet far
away, and would never touch us. We
could sleep in peace. These matters
did not concern us.
But we awoke suddenly from our
dream. The little fire that had been
started in Southeastern Europe had
spread all over the world. Although
we withdrew steadily from the flames
they reached out for us as steadily.
Now we cannot avoid them if we
would, and we must fight fire with
fire.
AS the world comes more closely
together what affects one is likely to
affect all. Isolation is no security,
and, in reality there is no isolation.
Doing everything our self-respect ad-
mits to avoid it, we are nevertheless
drawn into war.
History shows that no nation re-
mains great unless it protects itself,
and that protection lies in the skill,
courage and energy of its people,
trained and concentrated for action
Joseph A. Altsheler.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 1S.
a drop Of honey catches more flies
than hogSheGd Of UtnegGr.-Anon.
MIR. PATCHIN's ADDRESS

IT must be apparent to all members
of the Chamber of Commerce how
important are the MONDAY lunch
con meetings from time to time when
distinguished speakers qualified to dis
cuss the vital questions affecting busi-
ness and the welfare of the country
appear as guests of honor. Robert
III. Patchin, Secretary of the National
Foreign Trade Council, discussed in
q comprehensive, lucid and beneficial
way yesterday the foreign trade situa-
ton now affecting the United States
and the conditions which will arise out
of the war. 1t was a most interesting
address and was heard with appre-
citation by large number of business
men.
Perhaps the most important fea-
ture of his remarks was that having
reference to the vital necessity of pro-
viding an adequate merchant marine
to care for the international trade
which must follow the great war.
Just now the United States is building
up enormous export trade which will
IOiillllut dI luc COICluSlOn Ol INC
war, but which must be safeguarded
through a flexible tariff and such
other commercial regulations as
should be devised by the authorities
at Washington. Unless this shall be
done there is danger of this country
losing a large part of the benefit
which has come through the demora-
lization of the commerce of the world
since 1914.
Harrisburg is more largely interest
cd in these questions than the ave.
rage citizen, perhaps, thinks. We are
a great industrial community and the
export of our products means a con-
tinuance of our prosperity. Any ces-
sation of the trade in South America
or elsewhere throughout the world
would mean a gradual diminution of
our own activities and these are the
matters which must have considera-
tion during this period of world wide
conflict. Every time the Chamber of
Commerce presents a speaker who has
given thought to these questions it
fulfills its function as the central
business and civic organization.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
my Own United States"

The poet sings of sunny France, fair
olive-laden Spain,
The Grecian isles, Italia's smiles and
1ndia'S torrid plain;
or Egypt, countless ages old, dark
Africa's palms and dates;
Let me acclaim the land / name, my
own United States.
1 love every inch of her prairie land,
each stone on her mountain
side;
love every drop of her waters clear
that flow in her rivers wide.
! love every tree, every blade af
grass within Columbia's gates;
The queen of the earth is the land of
my birth-my own United States.
The poet sings of Switzerland, Draw
Scotland's heathered moor,
The shimmering sheen of Ireland's
green, Old England's rockbound
shore,
Quaint Holland and the Fatherland
their chorus high praise relates;
Let me acclaim the land / name, my
own United States.
Julian Edwards in the comic
opera, when Johnny Comes
Marching Home"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
would be impossible to exagger-

TT would be impossible to exagger-
crate the importance or the far
reaching significance of the pledge
of national service given by the COM
mittee on labor of the advisory COM
mission of the Council of National
Defense. Although in the form of
advice to employers and employees in
our industrial plants and transporta-
ton systems and to the State Legis-
latures to make no change in exist
ing standards of labor without the
approval of the council as essential
for the effective pursuit of the ma
tional Defense" this declaration
comes with all the force of law
binding upon the nation. 1t accom-
plishes at one stroke what it took two
years to bring about in Great Britain,
after much strife and travail, and,
what is vastly more important, 1t
opens the door to ultimate govern
ment supervision over the relations
between capital and labor. For it is
plain that If, under the pressure of
the national necessity and the men,
ace, these great forces of society can
be brought to act together on a basis
of mutual understanding and agree
ment, it marks social and indhs-
trial revolution which no peace
treaty can possibly overthrow.
This action of the council is the
result of careful deliberation by
chosen representatives of the labor
organizations and of the more impor-
tant of the great employing interests
of the country. 1t carries the weight
not only of the interests directly rep
resented, but the official sanction of
the executive heads of the Federal
Government. This is form of prac-
tical cooperation in efficiency and
harmony which has grown out of the
menace of war, but it is destined in
all human probability to operate far
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
The Patriot

Whether right or wrong in it's do
mestic or its foreign policy, judged
by whatever standard, whether of eX-
pediency or of principle. the Ameri-
can citizen can recognize no social
duty intervening between himself
and his country. He may urge re-
form; but he has no right to de-
stroy. Intrusted with the precious
the gift of participation in popu-
lar government, the Constitution
makes him at once the beneficiary
and the defender of interests and in
stitutions he cannot innocently en-
danger; and when he becomes o
traitor to his country, he commits
equal treason against mankind.
John Albion Andrew.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13

There is a growing sentiment every
where throughout the country in favor
of the city manager form of govern
ment for municipalities. This doesn't
mean that there shall be any material
disruption of the present scheme of
government but it does mean that the
people are desirous of concentrating au-
thority ill the hands of competent per-
sons who will give their whole time
and thought and energy to the conduct
of the city's business. Harrisburg. for
instance. is large corporation which
deserves the undivided attention of at
least one man. If it is thought desir-
able to continue a commission. as would
probably be necessary for legislative
and supervisory responsibilities, all
very good; but manifestly there must
be at least one individual who is con-
stantly on the job and who has had
sufficient experience to justify his en-
ployment as the directing head.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
Offering Services

We see that prominent individuals
are Offering their services to the gov
ernment. That is all right: but really,
the best way is to hunt up recruit
ing officer, and enlist, Just as the mod
est, brave American boy does. There
is no kings highway into the service
of the country. Every man stands on
the level when It comes to fighting for
the country. And every man who is
honored must be able to present for
recognition, not q name merely, but
an energy and purpose that will take
rank of themselves. This war is going
to turn out many n splendid name,
and achievement. not favor, Is TO do
it.-Ohio State Journal.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
HELP THE BOY SCOUTS

TIME Boy Scouts of the whole coun.
- try, including those of Harris
burg, have undertaken to conduct
100000 home gardens the coming
spring and summer as their contribu-
tion to the food supply Of the nation
in the war crisis.
This is an admirable work. 1t
emphasizes the importance of the
movement started by the HARRIS
BURG TELEGRAPH some weeks ago
to have all the boys of Harrisburg and
vicinity "do their bit" by working the
vacant ground that otherwise would
run to weeds. But even the we'll
organized Boy Scouts will not be able
to get the most out of the ground If
they are not given proper direction.
Most of them are city-bred lads to
whom gardening is comparatively
new experience. They need help.
Who will come forward with money
sufficient to pay for one or more
organizers and superintendents to
direct their activities?
The TELEGRAPH has ceiv e
from DR.. Henry NJ. Stine a contribu-
ton of 500 for the purpose. Is there
nobody else in Harrisburg patriotic
enough to aid in this to the extent of
one dollar, five dollars, ten dollars or
more? The fund is still open. The
call for volunteers is urgent. Who will
enlist?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13

to the question raised in Congress as
to the efficiency of the volunteer sys-
tenn as compared with selective con-
scription.
If the ranks are readily filled, if
there is a rush to enlist, then the vol
unteer system is all that has been
said for it by it's advocates. If; as is
to be suspected, there will be difficulty
in getting recruits, then at once will be
demonstrated the wisdom of selective
conscripton on the scale recommended
by the War Department.
The outcome Will be watched with
interest.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13

forgetting that they are Republicans
until the war is over. and being
Americans"
Any attempt to inject partisanship,
directly or indirectly, into the work
of preparation in Congress or else
where will be properly denounced
throughout the country. Every step
will be marked with more or less of
shortcoming, but as a nation we must
stand together and support Loyalty
those who have been commissioned
to discharge the responsible obliga-
tions of administration and the ex-
ecution of our laws.
Here in Pennsylvania every vestige
of factionalism and political bicker-
ing should be pushed so far into the
background that the people will
cease to feel the resentment and dis
content that inevitably follow par
tisan maneuvering for personal or
party benefit.
/ Republicans throughout the State
are sick at heart over what has been
transpirihg on Capitol Hill during the
last few months. The old Philadel-
! phia mess has been dumped at the
seat of Government and men of all
parties are disposed to regard the
continuance of this internecine war
! fare with more or less contempt. Re-
/ publicans want the thing to stop
They are privately and publicly de-
manding that the leaders devote their
thought and their constructive ac-
tivities to the building up of great
Commonwealth, which is the best
way to justify the existence of any
party.
So we repeat, now is the time to
bury all political and other differ
ences in the one purpose to present
to the overseas enemy an i'm
pregnable front in the Keystone
State.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
Faithful Citizens
TSt. Louis Westliche Post I

The historic moment in which the
loosened bonds of friendship between
the United States and Germany,
which have lasted more than ono
hundred and fifty years, have finally
been torn apart, arrived last night
with the reading of the Pres:dents
message before Congress.
There can exist no doubt over the
standing of the American citizens OF
German extraction. The German
Americans do not have to give assur-
ance of loyalty. They have steadily
shown themselves to be true and du-
tiful citizens: with their blood they
have helped to build and uphold the
Nation,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
immigrants

Americanization of immigrants
throughout the United States goes on
under the direction of the Chamber OF
Commerce and other civic bodies. II
has been found since the outbreak OF
the war in Europe and the decision OF
our Government to take hand in the
conflict, that many foreign born citi-
zens are desirous of standing shoulder
to shoulder with those who came over
the ocean long ago in determining
once for all the right of the average
man to the enjoyment of liberty and
the pursuit of happiness.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
NO TIME FOR DIVISION

nRESIDENT WILSON will have
the support of the country in
his purpose to urge upon Con-
gress selective conscription in the or
ganization of an adequate army.
This is no time for slackers nor is it
any time for a real or imaginary
division in the sentiment of the peo-
pie. This country is now in the war.
IT isn't any longer a question of what
we shall do, but what we must do to
maintain the best traditions of a lib
erty-loving people. All differences of
opinion must be submerged for the
welfare of the public. We must fol-
low our leaders, and the best way to
demonstrate to the common enemy
the purpose of the country is to get
behind the President for prompt
and vigorous prosecution of the war.
Harrisburg is already mobilizing its
resources in every direction and best
of all it is preparing to send it's loyal
young men right to the front at the
first call. Many of them have already
enlisted in the army and navy and the
different other branches of the service.
Others are preparing for efficient
service when their assignments shall
have been received.
Time was, perhaps, when partisan
ship might have been excused in the
preliminary discussion of prepared
ness, but there is no longer any place
for theoretical or academic consider
alton of matters that are now deter
mined. We are in the war and must
take our full part and responsibility
in its prosecution. AS Elihu Root re-
Gently observed in a great speech, all
Republicans should. support President
Wilson, submerging partisan feeling
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
Example of Ready Repartee
(Kansas CitY Times

The egg resembling a w, which
The Hopkins Journal took to be a
sign of war. has come to grief. A
caller was holding it in his hand
when a second man entered The
Journal office and announced the
sinking of the American steamer
Algonquin by the Germans. In his
excitement the first caller squeezed
the egg a little too tightly and there
was an explosion. But the laughter
which followed dwindled when the
unfortunate man finished mopping
off his face with a handkerchief and
remarked without a smile: I'D
rather have the yellow on my face
and shirt front than up my back,
like 1t is with a lot of fellows know
Of"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13

The powers which have been dele
gated by recent act of Assembly to the
City Council by reason of vacancies in
that body must not be abused in any re-
spect. Governor Brumbaugh, before he
approved this measure, was given the
assurance that the law would not be
used in any wise to promote political
interests that the act was in the inter-
est of economy and not for any other
purpose. We trust the City Council will
do its utmost to meet public expectation
in the vacancy caused by the death of
Mr.. Bowman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13

Now and then one hears a story to
the effect that the Penn-Harris Hotel
is not going to be built. Perhaps, in
view of the frequent disappointments
on the hotel question this sort of rumor
may be expected, but if anybody has
any doubt about the big hotel going up
they should hang around the corner of
Third and Walnut and they will find
out for themselves that we are to have
a real hotel at last
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
Obedience to Laws

Submit yourselves to every ordi-
nance of man for the Lords sake;
for so is the will of God, that with
we'll doing ye may put to silence
the ignorance of foolish men: as
free, and not using your liberty for
q cloke of maliciousness but as the
servants of God.-I Peter II, 8 to
16.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
Conserving the Calf
TFrom the Houston Post1

Let the calf live and later on 1t will
furnish food for twenty times the
number of people. 1t is an idotic
stomach that Graves veal and a bone
head that slaughters the calf.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
Depends on Viewpoint

It's all in the point of view. While
America is raging at the wholesale
plotting done by Won Bernstorff, the
kaiser is just as wrathy because he
did not do enough. - Washington
Herald.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
OUR DAILY LAUGH
HER ALIBI.

p r o I 0 8 s o r:
Daughter, y o u
will kindly re-
frain from smil-
ing at gentlemen
we pass.
Daughter: Why
father. I was only
smiling to myself
and that man got
in the way.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
Will Extend Sympathy

The Kaiser is complimenting his
men on their brilliant retreat. If
they will come across with a distin-
guished surrender the world will at
least extend ympathy.-Washingt
Herald,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
Against the Rules

If it would be against the rules of
civilized warfare, how would it do to
capture q U-boat crew and make 'em
attend a Bryan lecture every night
until they holler enough? = Macon
Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
Acres of Officers

There is no need for any cry about
shortage of officers with tactical eX-
perience. Let the President summon
to the colors all those actors who
have been generals in the movie war
dramas.-Hammond Times.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
Were in a Hurry

How hurried the German retreat
was is evidenced by the fact that in
some of the towns evacuated they
did not have time to even smash the
dishes before leaving.-Kansas City
Times
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
UseIessness of Wealth

The deposed Czar, it is reported,
has a private fortune of two billion
dollars. But the tough part of it is
that just at this time he can't get out
to buy anything with it.-Macon Tele-
graph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
Futility of Legislation

Governor Harding has signed the
bill providing that 40 pounds shall be
the standard for a sack of flour in
Iowa, but it does not say who will
provide the price.-Burlington Hawk
| eve.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
Looks That WAY

Although the sun is yet high, it is
believed the Central Powers would
like to call the game on account of
darkness while the Allies have men
on second and third.-Kansas City
Star.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
THE VoLUNTEER SYSTEM

T<Fhe President has called for 517.-
600 volunteers for the National
Guard and the Regular Army.
The response of the people of the
country to this call will be the answer
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13

BY the way, what has been done re-
Gently about the Donate statuary2 At
least the poor girls should be given an
airing along the River Front during
the coming summer, and perhaps some
candidate for City Council will include
the placing of this statuary as one OF
the pledges of his campaign.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13

Farmers in Pennsylvania and Ohio
are making good wages mining coal
on their lands, many who live near
railroads clearing as high as $40 a
day, being paid at the rate of Is cents
per bushel.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-13
Labor Notes

The Canadian Department of Labor
has informed the city of Montreal
that the city has full powers to inves-
tigate charges of combining to main
tain prices and also to prosecute per-
sons believed guilty of so combining.