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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-11
Plan Publicity Campaign
to Educate the Farmers

st. Louis, April 11.-Means of in
ducing farmers by campaign of pub
hcity to increase their acreage of
grain and to produce a normal crop
OF cotton and similar staples by in
Lensllled farming in order to meet the
demand that probably would be made
IN the United States while a state of
war exists with Germany, will be dis
cussed by editors and publishers of
farm journals, who meet here to-day.
Fhe meeting was called by Secre-
tary of Agriculture Houston. Dele
gates from journals representing
more than 100000 readers. among
farmers, have accepted the invitation
to take part in the conference.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-11
TREATMENT OF
BELGIUM SCORED
Alfred Noyes to Appear Here
in S. p. C. A. Benefit; Dis
cusSes Slave Raid

Alfred Noyes, who will lecture at the
Technical High school Thursday even
ing, April 10. for the benefit OF the
Harrisburg S. p C. A., on Hunting
Submarines" interspersed with read
ings of his own war poems. is more
than visionary.
Discussing the slave raid in Belgium
Mr.. Noyes says in The Outlook of jan
uary "a: THE worst outrage that can
be wreaked upon mankind has at last
been wreaked on the wounded body of
country, whose only crime was It's
scrupulous adherence both to the let
ter and the spirit of International
law"
CrowninG Infnmy
In THE Lion of Flanders" Alfred
Noyes has given an impassioned ar
raignment of Germanys treatment OF
conquered people. He says:
And now comes the final outrage.
Americans knew something of the
meaning OF slavery. Have they forgot
ten?
But they have never known sIav.
cry like this, where innocent men are
suddenly torn away from their fami-
lies in the heart of a highly civilized
the lives of their own people 1t is
the crowning infamy of Germany, the
most damning indictment of her civili-
zation. that she should have perpetrat-
ed this appalling horror.
"The world has supped so full on
horrors that it seems impossible to
convey all that this new crime means.
Does the big brother (Amerlca) realize
that women and children at this hour,
throw themselves in agony before the
trains that are carrying their hus-
bands and sons and fathers away into
this new slavery; that even the desti-
nations of the slaves are unknown:
and that thousands are simply lost,
probobly forever, to those whom they
love, for it becomes more and more diff
ficult to trace them in their enforced
wanderings.
II have had exceptional opportuni-
ties for obtaining the full history of
this latest German outrage from the
lips of some of the most responsible
Belgian citizens, including one of the
most distinguished members of the
University of Louvain. The evidence
proves conclusively that the crime had
been long premeditated, and that it is
part of the general scheme of German
domination. feel that 1t is something
like a duty to present this evidence
to American readers"
Harrisburgers, who may be tempeted
to be apathetic in our national crisis,
should hear Mr.. Noyes. The board of
reserved seats opens Monday morning.
April 46, at c. NJ. Sigler's, Inc, so
North Second street. Reserved seats,
81 and rs cents. General admission. so
cents.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-11
ABANDON ATHLETICS

Gainesville, Fla. April 11.-Presi-
dent A. A. Murphree, of the Univer-
sity of Florida, announced to-day that
the University Athletic Association
had Cancelled all athletic dates for the
remainder of the 1917 season because
of the national crisis. The Department
of Military Education will be given
preference over all work, President
Murphree said.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-11

appears and shortly the corn or cal
lus will lift off with the fingers.
F'reezone doesn't eat out the corns
or calluses but shrivels them without
any irritation. Just think! No pain
at all: no soreness or smarting when
applying it or afterwards.
Women! Keep freezone on your
dresser and apply a few drops when
ever a corn begins aching. Pain stops,
corn goesl
Genuine freezone is sold in little
bottles packed in a round, wooden
case.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-11
Storage Houses Have Sold
Last of Packed Eggs Supply

Washington. April 11.-Practically
the entire stock of eggs held in stor-
age through the winter was exhaust
ed March 1, only 5000 cases remain.
ing from the five million cases held
last August /, the Federal Bureau of
ures were based on reports of 224
storage plants. On March 1, 1916.
nearly $4,000 cases were still left
from the winter stock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-11
MUST HAVE PASSPORTS
By Associated Press =,

Washington, April 1.-THE gov
ernor of the Bahama Islands has noti-
fed the State Department that he has
issued an order forbidding any per-
sons to land on the islands after April
without a passport containing q
photograph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-11
MARRIED AT ENOLA

EnoIa, Pa, April II. = on Sunday
afternoon Miss Ada Estella Morgan,
of Enola, and Roy H. Walter were
married at the United Brethren
Church by the Rev. ]. Stewart Glen.
pastor Of the bride. After the cere-
mony the couple left for their new
home near Camp Hill, where a we'd
ding supper was served.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-11

HAWAIIAN wIRELEss CHANGED

New York, April IL. - Wireless COM
munication to Hawaiian territory be-
yond Honolulu is suspended, the Com
mercial Cable Company announced yes
terday. Cablegrams to Honolulu and
other parts of the territory must be in
plain English with full address and
Pull eieuatureg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-11
ARREsT FLAG DEsECRATOR

Cincinnati, Ohio. April IL. Franz
Web, German citizen, has been arrested
and will be detained Indefinitely by the
Government He is accused of tearing
down an American flag at his place of
employment
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-11
&aIEITl N;|!5H
In The
Use OF
Lumber

1t is too often sup
posed that all kinds of
wood will give equal
service under all con-
ditions
This is not true.
The poorest of oak, for
example, makes better
furniture than the best of
ash.
But the best of oak
makes a poorer axe handle
than the poorest hickory.
I'VE have lumber that
is excellent for indoor use,
but it would be very fool
ish to use it where ex-
posed to the weather.
Consult us before YOU
place your order.
Our knowledge of the
proper uses of lumber
will enable you to make
a better selection.
United Ice & Coal Co.
Forster & Cowden SITS.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-11
ARGENTINA GIVES
SYMPATHY TOU.S.
Movement to Enter War on
Germany Gains Much
Headway

Buenos Aires, April lila Razon
publishes a series of interviews with
national leaders on the question of
Argentinian neutrality. Luis Marie
Brago. former minister of foreign af-
fairs, urges that Argentina Join the al
lies against Germany. Senior Brago
says:
"As I advised our government we
should have followed the United States
when 1t broke relations with Germany.
Such action was justified ythe Ger
man notification that it prohibited all
ships from crossing a war zone, arbi-
trarily established on free sea against
all conception of international law.
The situation is aggravated to-day.
The war between Germany and Amer
lea is a struggle of democracy against
absolutIsm and no American nation can
remain neutral without denying its
past and compromising its future.
Ought to Enter War
"IIow can Argentina break the bonds
of solidarity with it's Latin brothers
and abandon its traditional policy to
remain in an isolation which nothing
would justify? We ought then to pre-
pare to range ourselves as soon as pos
sible with those who are oposing the
oppression of an absolute government.
We should constitute the material and
moral union of this continent for the
defense of land and democratic prin-
ciples in international relations"
Estanislao Zeballos, also former
minister of foreign affairs. believes
that Argentina should maintain its
neutrality and thinks that loyal ad-
herence to this policy during the war
would assure 1t the respect of the
world. He advises the appropriation of
all cereals in Argentina so as to as
certain the exact divided pro rata be-
tween Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and
Europe.
Approves u. 8. Position
Edward Bidau. doyen of the faculty
of law, thinks that Argentina is not
yet obliged to modify it's position as
a neutral power but that the resolu-
tion of Brazil to seevr relations with
Germany renders 1t more difficult to
maintain neutrality. Senior Bidau APP
proves the decision Of the United States
and praises the address of President
Wilson to Congress. He believes that
the government should be prepared to
take firm stand in the event of citi-
zens or Argentina losing their lives on
torpedoed ships.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-11
PERMIT ALIEN TO RETURN HOME

Boston. Mass. April IL. DIR. Her
bert. Kienzle, who was arrested in
envy. was allowed by Federal authori-
ties to return to New York. with the
understanding that he report to the
TODAY.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-11
Elderly People
Praise Cadomene
Elderly People Praise CadOmenei
For Nervous Ill Health

Sept. 23, 1916.
of Cadomene Tablets. My wife and /
have used one tube and we find them
as you state. My wife had become
had 1. am glad l got the Cadomene
as 1t has made my wife a whole lot
better, and they have helped me to
sleep, as l was so very nervous. We
both are getting on in years, although
my wife says she is not old, now since
using Cadomene, and l believe 1t, too,
because she is so lively and not cross
as she was. Your Cadomene Tablets
surely made us feel like New People
all right Find stamp enclosed for
Health Book.
Respectfully Hugh Kelsoe.
219 L. Broadway. Muskogee. Okla,
Note-Cadomene Tablets are un-
doubtedly a nerve and system tonic of
unquestioned merit Sold by all lead
ing druggists everywhere. Persons
who have been benefited by Cadomene
owe 1t to others to write the proprie-
tors their testimony.-Advertis
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-11
FUNERAL OF w. b. RoUsH

The funeral of William B. Roush,
who died Monday afternoon at his
home, 415 Rely street. will be held
from the Otterbein United Brethren
Church on Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-11
STRICKEN WHILE ON vISrr

Shiremanstown, Pa, April ~. =
Mrs. II. A. Sheaffer, of Harrisburg,
wife of the well-known bridge build
er, who is staying with her mother,
Mrs. NJ. A. Miller, in East Main street
recently sustained a stroke. Mrs.
Sheaffer has been ill for several years.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-10
NATIONAL ART LEAGUE.

The National Historical Art League,
represented by its president, Mrs.
Francis R. Givens of Louisville, KY,
held most enthusiastic meeting Mon
day afternoon at the Y. M. c. A. I'M
der the auspices Of the City Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs, Mrs. L. A. Nc
Campbell, president. The purpose of
the National Historical Art League is
to perpetuate the history of our art
lists, authors, leaders, heroes, and to
provide a training school in the Fine
Arts to develop the talent of the Ne
gro race. The Women's League, the
Oldest club, was the first to pledge
membership. Six others fell in line,
and the others have it under consid-
Grafton.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-10

FOOTBALL
Western University Geo. Smith College, Sedaia MO-
AT BRENNEISEN PARK, ARMoURDALE, KANS.
Take Argentine Wyandote and Tenth Street Cars and ride
to Fifth and Kansas
Friday, November 16 1917.
Game called at 3 80 o'clock. Admission 20 cents
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-10

The Negroes will be assigned to the
92nd division, to be commanded by
Brig. Gen. c. c. Balleu. They are be-
ing quartered in barracks formerly
occupied by depot brigade troops that
were sent to other training camps to
fill out national guard organizations.
Musical Midway Noisy.
"Musica Midway" the place has
been designated unofficially by the
men of the seth division, because of
the noise that bursts forth there each
night. Already a dozen orchestras
have been organized; there are
score of porter quartets," to say
nothing of banjoists and soloists who
seek to outdo each other. There'd
be about 100 bands in the 92nd divi-
sion if the men of that unit had their
say.
Although organization is scarcely
under way, the Negroes are learning
the 'one-two-three-four' stuff in great
style. They keep time beautifully;
they're strong on rythm, but they are
just bit inclined to put in a fancy
dance step now and then.
When the commander of one COM
pany asked if there were any men who
had had experience in waiting tables,
all but nine stepped forward.-K. C.
Post.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-10
JUSTICE
PREVAILS
Negro Segregation in
South Abolished
Supreme Courts Decision
Against Louisville Affects
Many Other Cities.

Washington, Nov. 5.-L Louisville's
Negro segregation ordinance was to-
day declared unconstitutional by the
Supreme Court.
The decision affects similar ordi-
nances in Baltimore, Richmond, st.
Louis and many other Southern cities.
In rendering the opinion, Justice
Day said:
THE authority of the state to pass
laws in the exercise of the police pow
er, having for their object the promo
tion of the public health, safety and
welfare, is very broad and has been
affirmed in numerous and recent de-
cisions of this court. But it is equally
well established that the police power,
broad as it is, cannot justify the pass
age of a law or ordinance which runs
counter to the limitations of the fed
eral constitution.
THAT there exists serious and diff
ficult problem arising from a feeling
of race hostility, which the law is
powerless to control and to which it
must give a measure of consideration,
may De freely duulllItu. DuL IHlS SOlu-
ton cannot be promoted by depriving
citizens of their constitutional rights
and privileges. The right which the
ordinance annulled was the civil right
of a white man to dispose of his prop.
erty if he saw fit to do so to person
of color and of a colored person to
make such disposition to a white per.
son.
"We think this attempt to prevent
the alienation of the property in ques
tion to person of color was not legit
innate exercise of the police power Of
the state and is in direct violation Of
the constitution"
ST. Louis, Nov. 5.-The Negro seq
regation ordinance of st. Louis never
has been operative, as its enforcement
was enjoined by the federal distric
court.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-10
NEGRO CONTINGENT LlVENs UP
THINGS AT CAMP FUNSTON.
They are Showing More Pep and En-
thusiasm Than Any Others Thus
Far, and Keep Soldiers
Laughing.

Camp Funston, Kas.,-Big Bert
Williams and Mcintyre and Heath
have been pulling a laugh occasional
ly with their footlight capers, but
theirs is funeral stuff" compared to
the stunts put on by this camp. There
are hundreds of Bert Williamses here
with big show going on all the time.
And it's all free.
Even the glum-faced pessimists
who predicted evil with the coming
of the negroes are admitting that thus
far the Negroes have shown more pep
and enthusiasm Than any contingent
that has arrived. There have been
more hearty, wholesome laughs in
camp since yesterday morning than
| there have been for a week, and the
negroes aren't doing all the laughing,
either.
Each arriving train brings in few
OF the Negroes, cheering, singing, play
ing instruments that range from
bass horn to a banjo. Yesterday a
special train arrived with $50 of them
from Missouri points.
Big Negro Leads Contingent.
There were big fat Negroes; little
skinny ones; short, fat ones: dandies
with silk sox and red, white and blue
caps, and the work-a-day kind with
patches on their trousers. One big
black from Macon, Mo-, fully feet
6 inches tall, wore a bright red uni
form of a minstrel show of bygone
days and proudly led bis quota up to
the receiving station. Bowing and
scraping he handed the papers to
Lieut.. Walter L. Schmitz, receiving
officer.
Many of them brought razors, car
ried in sheathes at their hips, and de-
clared they didn't need no other
weapon"
A little fat Negro from southern
Missouri had big fat 'possum which
will be his company's mascot-until
Thanksgiving day. Then he'll be din
ner.
Musical instruments, But No Clothes
Some of the Negroes didn't even
have coats to keep off the cold wind
but clutched tightly to a cornet, &
guitar or a banjo.
Col. e. M. Bigelow, who has beer
taking charge of the Negro troops al
they arrive, is leaving it to the medi
cal officers to say whether or not tn,
: Negroes shall take cold baths immed
lately on their arrival. Negroes ar
very susceptible to pneumonia and a
there is no warm water row, it i
probable the cold shower will be pos
poned for while. The men are bein
given uniform, all are being give
good warm clothing and overcoat
Plenty of bed clothing also is beiu
issued.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-10
NEGROES REAL PATRIOTS.
Majority of Those Drafted Anxious
to Serve.

Is it because they have fewer re-
sponsibilities than the white men that
claims for exemption by negroes who
registered for the selective draft of
June 5 last are so few that they ap-
pear as negligible when compared
with the large percentage filed by his
white brothers? Or is it that the
American negro is more naturally a
patriot when his country needs his
services? There are those who hold
to the first opinion and many more
who believe that thee Ngro is a nat
ural born patriot.
at is remarkable how few claims
for exemption were filed by Negroes
who have been certified for service"
said Matt Hall, chairman of the dis
trict appeal board, yesterday. "And
the few who did file claims appeared
to have valid reasons for exemption.
81 recall one Negro who was certi-
fled from a county east of here. He
had made no claim for exemption
when he registered and filed none af-
ter he had been certified here. There
fore, he was sent to Camp Funston
with hundreds of others who have
gone from this district lately.
after he had gone there a white
citizen of his county called on the
board and drew attention to the Ne
gro's case. He said the man was a
farm hand and never had been known
to be idle. Also that the Negro had a
wife and three children depending on
him for support and they would be
come objects of charity if the govern
ment took him away.
"The citizen was advised to bring
these facts before the board, in the
proper form. This was done, the case
of the negro was reopened and he was
exempted and sent back home"
1t was learned later that the Negro
had made no claim for exemption him
self because he regarded it as his dut!
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-10
PLAN NEGRO SOLDIERS FUND.
National Campaign for 2 Million to Be
Started Soon.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE colored
soldiers comfort committee, ma
tional organization for the relief of
negro soldiers and their dependents,
has just been organized here and will
seek to raise million dollars for the
work. Prof. KeKlly Miller, dean of
Howard University here, has been
chosen president; Ralph w. Tyler,
Columbus, o., national secretary; j..
C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn, treasur-
er. Moving pictures with a negro
cast is to be one of the means to raise
the fund.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-10
Negro Shot Wife After Quarrel.

Following a quarrel, Harry Davis.
a negro, 81 South James street, met
his wife, Mrs. Florence Davis, %
years old, last night at Meyers ave-
nue. and James street, and shot her
in the right arm and right side with
shotgun. She was taken to the
Bethany hospital. 1t was thought she
will recover. Davis is being sought
by the police.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-10
ET'S HAVE NEW NEGRO HOSPITAL l.
Negro Who Didn't Register Was Given
Six Months Sentence.

Opal Richardson, a negro of Excel
sior Springs, Mo-, was senteced to six
months in the county Jail by Judge
A. S. Van Valkenburgh of the fed
eral court for not registering for the
draft. The light sentence was given
on the request of W. G. Lynch, United
States attorney.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-10

to answer the call of his country
when it needed him. He felt that his
wife and children would be cared for
by the community while he was away
fighting, but Uncle Sam does not fig
ure it the duty of such men with de-
pendents to go to the front while there
are so many others who can take their
places in the early call.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-10
NOTICE..

A service in the interest of
Food Saving Campaign will be
held at Allen Chapel Sunday
evening, November II, at 7:45
p. m. Speakers: Mr.. Frank
Witherspoon, Mrs. A. H. Con-
way, Mr.. F. S. Brewster, Mrs.
A. T. Heminway, recently from
France; Mrs. John Lange will
preside. Samples Of war bread,
spoon bread, subEtitutes for fish,
meat or sugar will be displayed.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-10

The Sun for 25c from now until
January I, 1918.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-10
DISCOVERY.

l stood outside the golden gate
That men call Opportunity"
Knocking and patiently did wait,
Thinking 'twould open unto me.
The years flew fast, and yet Stood
While toward midday my lifes sun rose.
''Will it open now to my strong manhood,
Or wait till evening shadows close?"
1 cried aloud but to my call
Come back no answer from within,
At last | thought to stake my all
Upon my own sure strength to win.
Ready to fail closed my eyes,
Slept forward and the gate-latch tried,
And To- found, to my surprise,
The massive gate swung open widel
Roscoe G.. Jamison
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-10
QUARTERLY MEETING.

Or. S. L. Brooks pastor of the A. NJ.
E. church, Independence, will hold
his first quarterly meeting Sunday
November II at 800 p. m. The elo-
quent DR.. F. B. Wells of Bethel church
will preach the Sacramento sermon.
All are invited.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-10

The Oddfellows Choir under the
direction of Mr.. A. t. Moore gave an
excellent program to an overflowing
audience at the monthly free musi-
Gale concert in Loncoln High school
Auditorium last Sunday.