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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
DOWNES URGES
WIDER USE OF
NIGHT SCHOOLS
Superintendent Says at Least
500 Adults Would Like Ad-
ditional Training

Wider use of public night schools
was urged to-day by DIR. Downes
city school superintendent.
II am sure that there areat least
500 adults in this city who are in need
of better educational training. and II
they only make known their needs.
feel sure the school board will pro-
vide at once for additional teachers
and rooms in various buildinsg. At
present we have three night schools.
Two in the Wickersham building for
colored adults and for foreigners. and
another in a small building in Walnut
street, also for colored lople. The
attendance at these schools is less
than 100.
I'VE are considering changes in
the school system which may result in
more night school work, but have not
completed these plans" DIR. Downes
said.
125 In Continuation Glasses
instructors at the Wickersham
building for the night classes are John
P. Scott and NJ. II. Layton, while
Luther Newman has charge of the
Walnut street school. The buildings
are open four nights q week. Continu-
alton schools at present have an en-
rollment of 125 boys and girls. who
attend one day each week. Practical
courses together with academic work
are arranged for each class.
With the completion of the high
school development and improvement
plans and ne erection of new build
ings, city school officials will give
much of their attention to developing
practicf work for the manual train
ing of students.
made for practical work in the wood =
working, machine. forge and electric
al shops. 1t was said to-day, and DR..
Downes already has considered tenta-
tive plans.
In Junior High Schools.
This Will be made possible by the ad-
dition of manual training work in the
junior high schools. and will give all
boys much more experience bv the
time they enter the senior high school.
with the result that many needs of the
school district may te made right in
the shops of the boys high school.
Recently thirty iron standards
with metal sign plates were finished
at the Technical high school. These
are to be used near school buildings
to warn autoiStS TO run slowly. Much
similar work will be done later. ac-
cording to present plans, which may
include repairs in n number of schools
when needed.
In some cities the school officials ar
range with industrial plants 20 have
the boys in high school spend n week
in the shops, and a week in school. AL
ternating during the term. While at
work in the plants the boys are paid
apprentice wages.
To Fit Up Shops
This plan. however, is not being
considered for Harrisburg. Dr. Down
es said, as shops are to be fitted nm
right in the buildings for the practical
part OF the manual courses. This puts
all the students under the same in
structor for the entire year. and gives
them the advantage of instruction
while at work.
Eventually the classes NAV be mt
to work designing and making tables
desks and many other supplies needed
for various public schools. This will
save the cost of everything except
materials. 1t was pointed out, and Will
in all probability be considered by the
school board.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
BEAUTY DOCTOR
TELLS SECRET
Detroit Beauty Doctor Gives Simple
Recipe 10 Darken Gray Hair and
Make 1t soft and Glossy

Miss Alice Whitney, a well-known
beauty doctor of Detroit, Mich. re-
Gently gave out the following state
ment; Anyone can prepare a simple
mixture at home, at very little cost.
that will darken gray hair, and make
it soft and glossy. To a half pint of
water add l OF. of bay rum. a small
box of Barbo Compound and Il OF. OF
slycerine. These ingredients can be
bought at any drug store at very little
cost. Apply to the hair twice a week
until the desired shade is obtained.
This will make a gray-haired person
look twenty years younger. 1t is not
sticky or greasy and does not rub off.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
WHEN
SOME R. R. MEN
GET NO RAISES
Dissatisfaction Arises in Shops
and Baggageroom When
Checks Arrive

Readjustment of wages, bringing in
creases to a number of Philadelphia
division employees of the Pennsylvania
railroad, caused quite a bit of excite
ment to-day For a time it looked as
if there would be a strike in some de-
partm ents. Employees of the baggage
room of the Pennsylvania railroad sta
ton refused to work until assured they
too would receive an increase, and al
the Lucknow and Enola shops a dozen
or more men refused to go to work
until a wage increase was forthcom.
ing.
The Philadelphia division paycar
yesterday started on it's semi-monthly
rounds. AS announced several days
ago in the Telegraph, number of en-
ployes received increases, varying from
10 to 20 per cent. Draughtsmen, shop
men and clerks were among those re-
ceiving increases. The total amount OF
increased wages paid out was estlmat-
ed at $4,000. More will come to-day
reaches other points along the di-
vision.
Baggagcmen Raise Objections
When the baggagemen found theiT
increase was not included in yester-
days checks they decided to kick. The
night forces, with number OF day
men, notified Edward Koenig, local
baggage agent, that they would not
work unless they received more
money. 1t was said that Philadelphia
baggagemen and others have had their
wages increased and the local force
wanted similar recognition of their
services.
Edwin +. Dunlap, passenger train
master, assured the men that in all
probability they would get an increase
next payday. The men ask for a re-
adjustment which will give them full
pay for twelve hours and extra pay for
overtime equal to time and half time.
Shopmen received increases from
three to five cents an hour. Black
smiths who have been working by the
hour were disappointed in getting no
Increase. They expected five cents
more per hour.
Local officials were unable to give
any information as to future increases.
The readjustment in progress since
November /, 1916, is in the hands of
the officials at Philadelphia. All COM
plants are forwarded to the general
offices at Philadelphia.
While no official announcement has
been made it is said the attaches at
the Pennsylvania railroad station. in
Guiding the ushers, gatemen and ticket
examiners, will be advanced one point.
This will mean an average increase of
from $5.40 to S6.40 per month for each
employe.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
MAYORS ILLNESS
DELAYS NEW PARK

Although City Solicitor John E. Fox
made an informal suggestion yester-
day that Council hold an informal
meeting to decide what is to be done
in the "Hardscrabble" situation. it is
not believed that anything will be
ent FS
The last action in the case. was the
OPINION OF Judge $. ]. NJ McCarrell in
oNerruling EXCEPTIONS to the report OF
the viewers, appointed to decide on
damages and benefits to property own
ers. number of appeals from awards
are pending but have not been listed
for trial.
whether the city will take over prop-
efues from owners who agree to the
awards of the viewers. and then await
the. result of litigation in the cases
which are appealed. is the question
which will be up for discussion. The
other alternative is to let the whole
situation as it is until the appeals have
been heard. which may not be for at
least nine months.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20

ton temporarily as commander of the
Southern Department.
Major General Pershing notified the
War Department to-day that he had
assumed command of the southern
department embracing the American
forces on the Mexican border which
post was held by Major General Fun
ston. Secretary Baker said General
Pershing's succession was automatic.
he being the next in grade to Gen
eral Funston. General Pershing will
retain command until a permanent
successor is named by the War De-
partment. No consideration has yet
been given to appointing new COM
mand for the southern department.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
PinPLes Disappear

There is one remedy that seldom fails
to clear away all pimples, blotches and
other skin eruptions and that makes the
skin soft, clear and healthy.
ANY druggist can supply you with
zemo, which generally overcomes all
skin diseases. Acne, eczema, itch, PIN
Piles, rashes, black heads in most cases
give way to zemo. Frequently, minor
biemishes disappear overnight. Itching
usually stops instantly. Zemo is a safe.
antiseptic liquid, clean, easy to use and
dependable. It costs only 25c; an extra
large bottle, S1.00. It viii not stain, is
not greasy or sticky and is positively
safe for tender, sensitive skins. z
~ The z. ". Rose Co., Cleveland. o. ,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
OIL RESOURCES DROP

New York. Feb. 2O.--A reduction of
36 per cent in the petroleum resources
of the United States is estimated by
Prof David b. Roger, of the West Vir-
ginia Geological Survey, one of the
speakers before the American Institute
of Mining Engineers in convention here.
Operators of the country, he added
are experiencing great difficulty In
supplying the ever-increasing demand
for the product. States producing par
afine oil exclusively are 40 per cent ex-
hausted. Professor Roger says He
suggests that the supply might be in
creased by searching for new sources
by means of deep digging for sand oil
and gas.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
For Rheumatism; Lumbago, Neuralgia,
Colds in Chest, Sore Throat and Ton
siIitis Its One Grand Remedy.

and Neuralgia in a few minutes.
Thousands use it successfully every
Tonsilitis. Stir Neck, Pleurisy, Bron-
chitis and deep seated Coughs. Over
night they all disappear.
For Sprains. Bruises. Sore Muscles,
Lameness. Neuritis, and to reduce
Swollen Joints it's the quickest result
producing remedy on earth. while for
Sore, Burning, Aching, Feet, Bunions.
speedy remedy. Ask for MUSTARINE.
in II big. yellow box, for % and so
cents. Never sold in jars.
Get 1t at Clark's Medicine Store.
Mail orders filled. Begy Medicine Co.,
Rochester. N. Y.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
WOMEN TOO AMBITIOUS

Excessive ambition leads all sorts of
women to exert themselves beyond
their strength. The girl striving for
honors in school, the busy housewife,
the shop girl, the society climber or
leader, all overtax their natural pow
ers of endurance. Then come nervous
troubles, backache, headache, fire.
quently organic troubles, which reduce
them almost to despair.
Women suffering thus should first
recognize the necessity of putting on
the brakes and slowing down. Be-
sides this. to remedy the mischief al
ready done to their health. the best
reliance is upon that famous and
standard medicine for women's all
ments. Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compo nd.-AdvertiseInent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
Women For Army
NoncOrnbatant Posts

London, Feb. 2O.-According to the
Express, the military authorities are
developing n scheme under which
women will be substituted for men
I'm a number of noncOmbntant posts
in the army both in Great Britain
and France, such rs cooking, can
teen work. storekecpinE and clerical
work, thereby releasing thousands
of men. The Express says that al
ready 10000 women are employed In
army work rs cooks. waitresseS.
motor drivers and similar occupa-
tions, hut the new scheme will omen
vacancies for many thousands.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
MORE RHEU MATISM
THAN EVER BEFORE
Clergymcn, Lawyers, Brokers, Me.
chanics and Merchants Stricken

our old friend Rheumatic is having
his inning this year, and few words
of caution from one who knows all
about it may not be amlss.
Wear rubbers in damp weather;
keep your feet dry; drink plenty of
lemonade, and avoid strong alcoholic
drinks.
If rheumatism gets YOU, or sciatica,
and you have sharp twinges, gnawing
pain or swollen joints or muscles, you
can get rid of all agony in just a few
days by taking one-half teaspoonful of
Rheuma once a day.
All druggists know about Rheuma: !:
it's harmless, yet powerful; chear, yet
sure, and a 50-cent bottle will last a
long time. Ask II. c. Kennedy, or any
druggist.-adv.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
DON'T WAIT
Take Advantage of n Harrisburg Wo
mans Experience


When the back begins to ache,
Don't wait until backache becomes
,hronic;
Till kidney troubles develop;
Till urinary troubles destroy nights
rest.
Profit by a Harrisburg woman's ex-
perience.
Mrs. q. W. Emminger, 329 Herr
street, Harrisburg, says: For quite
a while l suffered from n weak and
lame back and soreness and an ache
through it. 1 have also suffered al
times from nervous headaches. Each
time, l have used Doan's Kidney Pills
which l get at G. c. Potts Drug store,
and they have relieved these COM
plants"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney -'emedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Emminger had. Foster Milburn
Co, Props, Buffalo, n. Y.-Advertise-
ment
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
MUSTARINE stops Headache, Back
ache, Earache, TOothache In .
Minutes. 1t Penetrates.

II you only knew the quick and
blessed relief MUSTARINE gives to
sufferers from swollen, painful, gnaw-
ing, aching, rheumatic joints and mus
cles you would get a 20 cent box this
very day.
MUSTARINE is the good, old-fash-
ioned mustard plaster brought up to
date with IA other ingredients added
and all the blistering qualities taken
out 1t is very penetrating.
1t surely does stop Headache. Back
ache, Toothache, Earache, Lumbago
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
MANY GUARD DEsERTIONs

Charleston. w. Va. Feb. 20.-Eighty-
five members of the Second West Vir-
ginia regiment have deserted since the
regiment left here last fall for San An
tonic. Texas. according to a report
made to the Adjutant General. The
Adjutant General has been authorized
to offer a reward of $50 each for ar
rests.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
PERsHING FILLS VACANCY

FL Paso. Tex, Feb. 2O.-Major Cen
eral John ]. Pershing assumed tempor-
airy command of the southern depart-
ment last night. filling the vacancy
left by the death of Major General
Funston.
Speaking of the death of General
Funston. General Pershing said:
we can ill-afford to lose his keen
mind in the military counsels Of the
Republic"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
NO CHANGE IN ORDERS

san Antonio, Tex, Feb. 20.-The death
Of General Funston, il was announced,
will involve no change in the plans
for the return of the Natioral Guards
men, virtually completed yesterday.
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23
ALL SCOUTS SHOULD CAMP.

out-of door activities are fundamen- tal in scouting. Only In the Scout snmp can the Scout attain his high est ambitions and the scoutmaster his fullest influence.
 Nothing but insurmouutahle difficult. ties should prevent any troop from having the privilege of spending a week at least in the open.
 The camp may be ro-ardlnated with gardening ar crop gathering A few hours day of productive labor will be worth while and will stimulate the appetite for recreativc activities. Gut. ting the camp out of the Scout year is like leaving the yeast ont Of the bread.
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23
.BOY. SOU I 5 &e Conducted by National Council of the
 Boy Scouts of America
DEAN RUSSELL ON SCOUTING

James F.. Russell. dean of the Teach CTS college, has this to say of the Boy Scout program:
 ''Our children are in school n total of one thousand hours in the year. The average child of school age Is awake a total of 5,475 hours. The normal child Is getting impressions. using Ideas. reaching conclusions, fixing hab- It's. organizing his modes of behavior four hours outside of school for every hour spent in school. l would consid- er myself prince among school men if could devise a school program In which the curriculum should appeal so directly to boys interests and the courses of study apply so seryiceably to adult needs as the Boy Scout pro gram. Every task in scouting Is Q mans Job cut down to boys size.
 .The appeal 'o a boys interests is not primarily because he Is boy. hut particularly because he wants to he n man. Scan the list: agriculture and angling. hlaeksmithlng and busi- ness. carpentcring and eivies. dairying and mining music and plumbing. poul- try and printing. first aid and polite ness. llfe-saving and nature study. sea- manship and campcraft. patriotism and cooking. and scores of other accom- pllshmentS and activities requiring ac- curaie knowledge that Is susceptible of direct and immediate application to everyday life. Everyone of these tasks holds the boy. not only because he is il hoy and likes to do them. but also because they are tasks which grown men find useful. II Is the man In the boy that Is emphasized. and the type Of manhood idealized Is that which strives to stand for the right against the wrong for truth against falsehood, to help tte weak and oppressed. and 10 love and seek the best things of life Hence the Scout onth taken hy every boy ah becoming a teHderfeet. On my honor. I will do my best CD to do my duty to God and my country. and to ohey the Scout law: t2l ta help other people at all times t3) to keep myself AtAlA -AtHttN NAANAtNr hAfAAAhAN a"ah's aAia morally straight.
 "Scoutcraft Is not intended to he a substitute for schooling. II k n device for supplementing the formal instruc- ton of the schools. by leading the boy Into new fields and giving him chance to make practical use of all his powers. intellectual. moral, and phys. The best thing about it Is its extraordinary diversity. reaching out to boys of all degrees of mental ability. in all kinds of social environment. and creating for them real need to do their level best.
 "Rut the most significant eontribu- ton of the Boy Scout movement to ed ucatinn Is its pedagogical methods. As Il teacher. take my hat ofr to Sir Rob ert Baden-Powell. the genius who In bare decade has done more to vital. lze the methods of character training than all the school men in this country have done since the pilgrims landed oa the New England coast"
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23
Surgical Stupidity.

\ French soldier had been shot in the leg and was taken to the hospital for treatment. For some time the sur eeon prohed the wound. until at last the sufferer demanded what he was doing.
 T nm trying to md the bullet" was the reply.
 What stupidity" cried the patient. Why. I have it in my pocket"
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23
No Time.

An Italian. having applied for eiti- zenshlp was being examined in natu. ralization court.
 "Who Is the president of the Unit ed Statesf"
 "Mr. Wils'
 "Who k the vice president? "Mr. Marsh"
 ''If the president should die, who then would be presidcntT' "Mr. Marsh" :"
 Could you he presidents" "No"
 Why"
 Mister. you 'scuse. please. very busy worka da mine. e."-Everybody's.
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23
improving Ones Good Points.

The art of posing lies in ones abil- fly to acquire 1t without appearing af- ferfed. To make those with whom one comes In contact weary with un- necessary affectation Is of course a thing to be deplored. If the individual however. realizes the importance of helping natures endowments, she will appear perfectly natural in always striving to look her very best. Learn fo know your own good points and take the trouble to cultivate them. You will find thnt it will pay.
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23
SKIN TORTURES That Itch, Burn and Scale Quickly Re. lleved by Cutieura-Triai Free.

IL takes about ten minutes to prove that a hot bath with Cuticura Soap followed by gentle applications of Cuticura Ointment will afford relief and point to speedy healment of eczemas, itchings and irritations. They are ideal for all toilet purposes.
 Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. l., Boston. Sold everywhere.-Ady.
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23
SCOUTS HELP CITY CANNING.

New York city has started a muni- cipal canning kitchen. to take care of the surplus food rejected at the docks. The mayors committee of women have begun the canning of these foodstufrs on an immense scale for the benefit of the poorer people of that city. their output to be sold at cost. In this work they are finding the ever-obhging Boy Scouts invaluable through careful sorting of fruit and vegetables rejected by the Y food inspectors.
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23
5000 GARDENERS PARADE.

Five thousand members If the Roy Scouts of America took part in the Wake Up America" parade recently held In Greater New York. Many If the boys carried hoes and rskes. some were supplied with first.aid equipment and others carried signal flags. In this way the marching Scouts indicated how they intended to do their 'blf" during the present national crisis
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23
FILLING THE LEADERS PLACE.

Scout troop organizations must be continued, snid the chief Scout execu- tive in recent statement to all Scouts. Wherever leaders enter active military service at the front. their places must be filled immediately from the ranks of the patriotic men who must stay at home because ef those who are dependent upon them or be- cause of physical disability.
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23
Our Difficult Language.

Apropos of the difficulties that ouJ foreign-born friends experience in learning United States" subscriber writes: "A boy born Dane and raised in German family came to me and said: 'Will you borrow me your wheel barrowT and when he saw me smile he said, T mean. can I lend it from your"- Outlook.
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23
To Drive Out Malaria
 And Build llp The System

TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know what you are taking. as the formula is printed on every label. showing 1t is Quinine and Iron in . tasteless form The Quinins drives out malaria. tho Iron builds up the system. Go cents
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23
He Needn't Bother.

Horace Must 1 take ticket for n dogf
 Ageut-No: you can travel as an or dinary passenger.
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23

No sadder proof ean be given by Ii man of his own littleness than dls- belief in great men.--Carlyle.
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23

Wash day is smile day if you use Red Cross Ball Blue, American made, therefore the best made Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23

Don't desplse the failure. He may have tried to dull care and gloom away and does Ii in hurry.
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23

The man who boasts of his small feet may have head to match.
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23

Daily Optimistic Thought. The liberty of the press is essential to free government
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23
Something Lacking.

For the first time Louis was hearing the cherry -tree-and- -hatchet story. It was very dramatically related by . patriotic aunt. but Louis was not so deeply impressed as he might have been. When the climax was reached and George Washington said. "l can not tell n lie" Louis displayed his first glimmcr of enthusiasm.
 Couldn't he?" he asked What WAS the mntter with himT'-Philadelph Star.
 Some folks are SO industrious that when they haven't anything else to do they worry.
 Don't he miser; collins have no pockets
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23

sroP THOSE SHARP SHOOTING PAINS ''Femenina" is the wonder worker for all female disorders Price SI .oo and Soc Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23

Don't he miser; collins have no poslefS
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23
INTERNATIONAL, SUNDAYSQ100L, LESSON By REV. r. B. F1TZwATER, D. D., Teacher of English Bible in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicaeo) Copyright. 1s1T. Western Newspaper Union.) )'
LESSON FOR AUGUST 26.
THE CAPTIVITY OF JUDAH.

LESSON TEXT-II Kings 25l-2i.
 GOLDEN TEXT--As 1 live. saith th Lord God, l have no pleasure in tn death of the wicked.-Ezekiel S:ll.