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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
EDITORIAL COMMENT

What on earth can be delaying
Herr Hollweg in formally announcing
that the United States started the
war Boston Transcript.
The United States may find itself in
League of Powers to enforce peace
and justice even before Mr.. Wilson be-
lieved it possible.--New York Sun.
If they paint up an American ship
that way to win the privilege of creep
ing into and out of Falmouth once a
week, the Dove of Peace will have re-
signed in favor of the zebra.-New
York World.
In the event of war, says Bill Bryan,
the United States must not join hands
with the Allies. These militaristic jim
goes who think we could lick Germany
all alone ought to be muzzled.-Phila-
delphia North American.
Colonel Bryan tells the public
what the President ought not to do
and Colonel Roosevelt tells it what the
President ought to have done long
ago. What to do the President will de-
cide.-Springfield Republican.
1--WE never meddle with the internal
affairs of other nations" says Won
Bethmann-Ho 1t is probable that
the chancellor was misquoted. What
he really said was "other planets. -
Kansas City Times.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
THE WAR AND TAXATION
~nT,c,YTNr,N-r, IxrTT CnNr ia

L HtESlDfsNI NlISON planS TO
meet half of the expenses of
the first year of war by bond
issue and the remainder by direct
taxation. That is good business. Flu
ture generations should bear their
share of a debt to be incurred pri-
marily for their benefit, but it is. also
wise to clear up our bills as rapidly
as we are able without sitting indus
try and working undue hardships
upon the people as a whole.
During the Civil War it was found
necessary to assess incomes of 5000
and over and it is altogether probable
that Congress will enact legislation
in this emergency, taxing all incomes
at least as low as $500 and prob
ably a few hundred dollars below
that, the higher the income the
heavier the tax in proportion. In this
where it could be best borne and dis
tributed widely over the population.
1t is also likely that all manner of
negotiable instruments will be assess
ed and that taxes will be placed on
liquors and luXuries. And as one
writer points out that while "the path
opened up by the per cent. excess
profits tax leads to dangerous cliffs"
it has been found so easy that Con-
gress may be expected to go further
into the subject. There is some legiti-
mate taxation here, but it should not
be pushed to the point where capital
shall be discouraged from engaging
in new enterprise. In the long range
big returns in immediate revenues
might be offset by serious effects
eventually upon our prosperity, Ind
through that upon wages and en-
ployment.
We must all bear the burden to be
imposed. capital It's share, the private
citizen his share and future genera
tions their share. 1t will be heavy,
but we must assume It cheerfully for
the great good that is to come there
from for the world at large. This
will be our own individual sacrifice
to the cause of freedom,
There II work to be done In every
community as result of the placing
of the country on a. war basis and the
patriotic citizen will not wait to be
asked to do his part, He will stand
ready fop assignment to duty when
called upon by those who have been di=
rectIy charged with the responsibility
of preparing for the eountry's partici-
patton in the W
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
Poe;hca in
Pe~~oqG@mio
By the Ex-Committeeman

Politics will not interfere this ses-
sion with the passage of Senator Bel
dleman's bill to do away with county
tax collectors in this county and sub
stitute therefor a receiver of all
taxes except city taxes, which are
now all paid to the city treasurer.
Last session Senator Beidlemans bill
was opposed by a lot of legislators
who were afraid to trifie with the tax
collectorships of their districts. The
Senator learned lesson from the
failure of this measure and has so
framed his present bill that it will be
confined to Dauphin and York coun-
ties alone. The other legislators,
being disinterested, will pass the
measure. 1t has gone through the
Senate by an almost unanimous vote
and will now come up in the House.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
Daylight Saving in Practice

A report of much practical interest
has been published by the committee
appointed by the British Home Secre-
tary to inquire into the social and eco
nomic results of last years expert
ment in daylight saving, so called. The
main conclusions drawn by the invest1-
gators are that it was we1l worth try
ing, that it ought to be repeated this
summer from April to September. and
that opposition is already so inconsid-
cradle that in time it will probably
cease.
Tie objections are in some cases
curious enough to be noted. AS might
be expected. they came, in the main.
from those whose trades or callings in
volVed early rising. One grievance was
founded on the belief that these work
ers were obliged to get up at an hour
when vitality was at it's lowest, as evil
denced by decreased bodily tempera-
ture, etc. This point was laid before
the Committee on the Health of NUM-
tions Workers. who refused to sustain
it on physiological grounds, remarking:
THE temperature of the human body
is not constant, but is known to exhibit
q distinct cycle during the "a hours. A
modification in the hours of work and
rest leads to n corresponding modifica-
tion i'm the hours of highest and lowest
temperature. Thus a party of Arctic
explorers found that "a complete re-
versal of their hours was followed
within a few hours by a similar re-
versal of their temperature curves"
1t is admitted by the committee that
the establishment of summer time did
in some districts lead to the curtail-
ment of chlldren's hours of sleep, but
1t is pointed out that this was in large
measure the fault of the parents. Most
OF the complaints are, indeed, said to
be consequence of a prevalent re-
fusal to follow the changed clock at
bedtime as punctlliously as in the
morning. Upon the whole, however,
it is believed that the working classes
favor summer time, and the testimony
of employers show that good use has
been made of the additional hour os
daylight,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
Cudahy To Advertise
[Editor and Publisher.1

The Cudahy Packing Company. of
Chicago, is to commence an extended
newspaper advertising campaign. The
list Is being made up at the present
time. The advertising will start in
April and May and will be confined to
the company's hams and bacons, which
have hitherto been advertised largely
by means of signs and billboards,
which form of publicity is to be re-
duced as the newspaper campaign is
followed up,
While nothing definite has been an
nounoed, 1t Is believed that this ac-
count will be not less than S25O,000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
BLANK Date" in Messages
[From the Omaha Bee.l

IFrOm the Omaha Bee.I
Newspaper readers already are be-
coming familiar with one phase of war
operations, that of concealment of the
origin of news dispatches. Absence of
the name of the point from which
the message is dispatched must not
be construed as exposing the authen-
ticity of the information to suspicion;
rather, it should be accepted as better
proof of the reliability of the report.
"Trifles light as air" are of moment
nind, and for this reason the govcTii-
ment has asked the newspapers to be
circumspect in their publication of in
formation that might possess value to
a possible enemy. This does not mean
that the quest for news has been re-
laXed; it is the keener, if anything,
but the publishers of the country have
considerable respect for their implied
obligation to cooperate with the gov
ernent i'm all reasonable defense ar
rangements
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
A Good Combination
[From Newspaperdom.l I

When John WHY'S started in the au-
tomobile business, he decided that by
building car that would stand wear
and tear and by using newspaper ad-
vertising persistently and intelligently
he would have within his grasp the
combination that would guarantee
large success. The record achieved by
Willys simply proves what much older
advertisers already know-i.e., that
quality goods and newspaper advertis-
ing make UP a combination that cam
not lose.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

The figures which have been author
lied by Congress for the financing of
the United States in the war are stag
gering in their colossal aggregate, but
the people of this county are not con-
sidering the money cost. They are de-
termined to maintain the best tradl-
tions and the honor and integrity of an
inheritance rich in the blood and sacri-
flee of our forefathers. 1t is no time to
worry about the financial expenditure.
We must place upon the altar of the
country our lives, our property and our
sacred honor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
A Farewell

My falrest child, I have no song to give
to you;
No lark could pipe to skies so dull and
gray;
Yet, ere we part, ono lesson I can
leave you
For every day.
Be good. sweet maid. and let who will
be cleVeri
Do noble things, not dream them, all
day long;
And 80 make life. death and that cast
forever
One grand, sweet song.
Charles Kingsley.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
PLUCKY, GRATEFUL CUBA

|DLUCKY little Cuba has plunged
into the world war on the side
of the United States almost
without pausing to debate the ques-
ton. We have in this unselfish act of
the baby republic an example Of
gratitude to this country and of de-
votion to democracy scarcely equalled
in the annals of history.
Cuba has nothing to gain but the
satisfaction of fighting for the right
and for the freedom of humanity.
None of the belligerent nations look
ed for her to "go in" Scarcely out
of her swaddling clothes and with
threats of a fresh outbreak of her
recently put down insurrection, Cuba,
it might have appeared, could have
pleaded troubles enough of her own.
But freedom and democracy mean
much on the island and there is more
than a growing suspicion that the up
rising of a month back was financed
from Berlin.
Cuba battled for her own liberty
under most trying circumstances un-
gels in her behalf in '9S and set her
people free. Now these same patriots
and their children are offering their
own services to put down forever
the false doctrine of the divine right
of kings and to prove with their lives,
If need be, their answering belief in
the right of all men to life. liberty
and the pursuit of happiness"
Cuba knows from bitter experience
the way of kings. She has seen her
own sons and daughters butchered by
such beasts as laid waste Belgium
and her lands DEVASTATED by such
fiends as recently ran amuck
throughout the fair countryside of
Northern France. Her blood boils
with the thought. She has cast in
her lot with those who fight for de-
mocracy. She could do no less.
1t is creditable to the patriotism of
the women of Harrisburg that they
have gone ahead so energetically with
the Red Cross movement, a great ac-
tivty which has done so much for the
relief OF sufferers in the great war and
which will do much in the event of
hostilities in this country.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
WHEN ALL MEN BORE ARMS

NET out your spontoons and hang
1T ers. Get out your muskets and
powder horns and your pouches
of leaden balls. You, Mr.. Citizen, If you
are anywhere between Is and 45 years
old, are a member of the unorganized
militia of the United States and liable
for military duty in the service of your
country.
You are required to attend an annual
mastering, where you will receive
training in the manual of arms and in
military tactics.
The Army Regulations" of 1900,
which have never been repealed, al
though they have been amended since
the Civil War, require all this. The
law may have become a dead letter"
but it is none the less the law and
can be put into full force and effect at
a moments notice.
The fact that every male citizen is a
member of the 'unorganized militia"
has been frequently referred to since
the United States sent troops to the
Mexican border last summer and has
been discussed widely since the break
ing of diplomatic relations with Ger
many, but the details have been over
looked.
The SpOntOOn md Hanger
There probably isn't one man in 100,-
600 who knows anything about the reg
ulation spontoon and hanger. And very
likely that one man doesn't know what
a spontoon is, although he may have
hazy idea of the hanger from the
reading of historical romances.
AS matter of fact. "spontoon" was
the Colonial name applied to a hal
berd. And If that isn't quite clear let
it be said that halberd is a half-pike
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
MONDAY EVENING, APRIL o.
IMPORTANT LEGISLATION
Upon inquiry the TELEGRAPH

I Upon inquiry the TELEGRAPH
" Is pleased to find that there is
practically no opposition to tho
proposed legislation for the perman-
ent treatment of the Capitol Park
zone, Bills authorizing the changes
which have been discussed under the
plans of the distinguished architects
employed by the Board of Public
Grounds and Buildings have been
prepared and 1t is probable they will
be introduced either tonight or to-
morrow,
The Camp Curtin memorial park
bill Is being looked after by Senator
Bcidleman and he feels certain that it
will have the approval of the Legisia-
turc, without question. 1t is somewhat
remarkable that this great camp
ground has not before been marked
I'm some proper way. Thousands of pa
tr.ouc men We're organized into regi-
ments at Camp Curtin during the Civil
War and were sent forward from there
in defense of the Union. 1t is highly
proper that a durable memorial be
bStSpllSlleu " ioCdle lnlS paJrlOtlC
shrine.
Senator Beidleman is also quite con-
fident of the final enactment of his
bill providing for receiver of taxes.
1t would seem that such a measure
would have unanimous support, mas
much as it contemplates economy and
efficiency in the public service. His
other important piece of legislation
which is still hanging fire is a Joint
resolution proposing an amendment
10 the constitution giving municipali-
ties larger measure of home rule,
and while it is being opposed to some
extent by certain selfish corporate in
terests which fear invasion of their
privileges through the adoption by
cities and boroughs of their own
charters, the Legislature should
not hesitate to pass it promptly
in the interest of better municipal
government. The recent convention
of representatives of boroughs strong
ly advocated this measure and we can
not imagine any opposition save from
purely selfish sources and that should
have no consideration at the bands of
the legislators.
AS the Legislature is rapidly ap-
preaching its close these and other
proposals should not be permitted to
remain longer in committee, but ought
to have immediate consideration.
Political controversy and factional in
terests may well be side-tracked for
the important business for which the
Legislature has assembled. In the
face of war, involving sacrifice of busi-
ness and personal interests throughout
the Commonwealth, it is high time
that the Legislature should throw into
the discard all those immaterial and
trifling matters which have so long
impeded the real work of the session.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

Governor Brumbaugh and all others
interested in developing the Capi-
toi Park zone are awaiting with
confidence the passage Of the necessary
legislation at the present session of the
General Assembly, The plans outlined
by the distinguished designers who
have been commissioned by the Board
of Public Grounds and Buildings to
prepare scheme of treatment have
met with general approval and there is
no reason why there should be any fur
ther delay in placing the matter
squarely before the Legislature and
providing for the work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE
m pnninnnin Dimnick. hi

y. Benjamin Dimmick, head OF
the publicity branch of the Statewide
public safety committee, was former
ly mayor of Scranton.
Lieutenant Governor Frank B.
McClain presided at one of the last
patriotic meetings on Saturday night.
Deputy Attorney General Keller was
q speaker.
John p. CARRIER, superintendent OF
PHILADELPHIA schools, is making
speeches on importance of physical
training
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
Our WAY Is Plain I

tThe Richmond Times-Dispatch)
The war has become our war. To
win it is necessary to the freedom of
the world, Whatever will help most
to win it quickly it is our duty to con-
tribute, Munitions and money will
help most now, Both these we have.
Our way is plain,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
OUR DAILY LAUGH

RELIEVED HIS
MIND.
Mrs. Instile
This new suit cost
so much I don't
intend to wear It
out right away.
Her husband
That's good. I
was afraid you'd
want TO wear Il
out where folks
could sec you IN
it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
NOT KNOCKING

I've besn told
that you've been
circulating the
report that I'm
old enough to be
your mother.
Why, I never
said such q
thing. I merely
said that I was
young enough TO
be your daughter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

TiAin (Ohio) Flint Glass Workers
Union has organized a cooperative
company and opened a grocery and
meat store.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

The Arkansas State Mining Inspec-
tor is now authorized to close mines
that are not properly operated.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

Sturgeon Falls, Can, has five labor
members in the Municipal Council.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

A hospital is to be erected for bene-
fit of local unions at Gillespie, Ill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
Labor Notes

Nearly half of the 2.400 or $500
London (Eng.) omnibus conductresses
now in service are former domestic
servants.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
FAILED TO
SPECIFY.

The Customer
In those cur
r q n t b u n S I
bought of you I
found currants
only in every 9TH
or one.
The Bdkeg -
Sure! Why didn't
you ask for tho
other ki Il d !?
Them was alter
mating currants.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09
Beware False Prophets

Beloved. believe not every spirit, but
try the spirits whether they are of
God: because many false prophets are
gone out into the world Il John
iv. /.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

real estate agents and they all declare
that something must be done to over
come existing conditions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

land are getting a weekly wage of
$3.50, besides the usual perquisites.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

A party of 90 women carpenters
left England recently for France to
assist in the building of soldiers huts.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

During 1916. 1887 men were di-
rectly distributed for work on the
farms of Alberta, Canada.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

Tt is estimated that the women of
this country waste over 500, 900, 900
yearly in their kitchens.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

There were some real live Easter
bunnies out at PaXtang yesterday. In
the country about the historic Paxton
church there are n number of rabbits
and it seemed as though they were
inclined to be busy yesterday morn
ing. No less than half a dozen were
scurrying about and people who visit
ed the church yard saw them scam
pering amid the trees and over near
the dam there were also some to be
seen very busy about something.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

Vancouver (B. c. Trades and La
hor Council has passed q resolution
against bringing in Chinese labor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

THE ORIGIN Oh
THE ADAGE.
Mrs. Knasg
oh dear! Troll-
bles never come
single.
Mr.. KnagE -
Nope. Marriage
Is the source of
all OF en-.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

The pay of French soldiers has
lately been raised from If cents to
franc (20 cents) n day. The higher
pay is given only TO men in the
trenches.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

Officers of the Order of Railway
Conductors announce that they have
completed details for the pension plan
agreed TO ut the last convention.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

A resolution in favor of prohibition
has been adopted by the Masons and
Bricklayers' Association of Glasgow,
Scotland.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

A Municipal Day Nursery for the
children or muntion workers has been
established by the> Stoke Newington
(England) Council.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

NOW III service are loFHler uOmeSIlc
servants.
Farm help and shepherds in Scot
land are getting a weekly wage of
$3.50, besides the usual perquisites,
A party of 90 women carpenters
left England recently for France to
assist in the building of soldiers huts.
Tiffin (Ohio) Flint Glass Workers
Union has organized a cooperative
company and opened a grocery and
meat store.
The Arkansas State Mining Inspec-
tor is now authorized to close mines
that are not properly operated.
Sturgeon Falls, Can. has FIVE labor
members in the Municipal Council.
A hospital is to be erected for bene-
fit of local unions at Gillespie, Ill.
During 1916, 1887 men were di-
rectly distributed for work on the
farms of Alberta, Canada.
Tt is estimated that the women of
this country waste over 100000, 900
yearly in their kitchens
Vancouver (B. c. Trades and La
hor Council has passed q resolution
against bringing in Chinese labor.
Boston department store girls have
formed rifle club.
Portsmouth. Eng, has five women
taxicab drivers.
Steam Shovel and Dredgemens In
ternational has 2.265 members.
Galveston (Tex.) chauffeur exam
ination board will have q labor repre-
sentative.
A resolution in favor of prohibition
has been adopted by the Masons and
Bricklayers Association of Glasgow,
Scotland.
A Municipal Day Nursery for the
children or muntion workers has been
established by the> Stoke Newington
(England) Council.
The pay of French soldiers has
lately been raised from II cents to
franc (20 cents) n day. The higher
pay Is given only TO mon in the
trenches.
Officers of the Order OF Railway
Conductors announce that they have
completed details for the pension plan
agreed TO ut the last convention.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

Galveston (Tex) chauffeur exam
ination board will have u labor repre-
sentative.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

t. j. J.STACKPOLE. Pres't aud Edifor-in- Chief
T.. r. OYSTER, Business MdnGger.
GUS NJ. STEINMETZ. Managing Editor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

Boston department store girls hav
formed a rifle club
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

Steam Shovel and Dredgemen's In
has 2,265 members.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

Portsmouth. Eng, has five women
taxicab drivers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-09

Published evenings except Sunday by
THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO.,
Telegraph building. Federal square.