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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16

will put the rockies in charge of, Tom
Downey and Cook will look after the
other bunch. The first game will
probably be played Friday, with Buck
nell. Recruits from major camps are
expected to report next week.
While the option rule is meant to
prevent State League clubs from be-
coming the farm of major league
clubs, the rule has not been strictly
enforced, for at the opening of the
practice season Elmira is farm of
the Phillies, Harrisburg farm of the
Athletics and Reading farm on the
New York Giants. There is bound to
be a call for a showdown, and CAL
houn declares that he will have moth
ing to worry him when the call for
laying the cards on the table is made.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16
ADJUSTMENTS

a regular little bob-cat when it comes
to lighting? :et this is just what
proves to be the case in Little Mary's"
new film when gang of street urchins
attack her at her palatial home.
Gwendolyn, the poor little rich girl," :"
is so called for her wealth and material
comforts and her poverty in the happi-
ness and affection she Graves. She is a
full-blooded little girl, but as is often
the case in real life. is denied the actual
pleasures of childhood through her
selfish parents, who are too busy with
their own ambitions to realize that
their child is unhappy. A tragic -inci-
dent brings realization to the parents
and the doctors prescription of plenty
is Immediately acted upon, and love, as
we know him with quiver and bow,
leads three loving hearts over the hill
of shadow into the valley of sunshine.
on Friday and Saturday Charlie
Chaplin will be seen in his long await
ed production, The Cure"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16

Don't miss this big fun show at the
OTpheum tonight. Everything new
and a complete change
j. A. COburn's from last years per-
Minstrels formance. The we'll
known title assures the
latest and best in minstrelsy. Clean fun,
splendid singing, clever comedy, en-
joyable novelties and real merit. The
beautiful and unique ensemble first
part, The American Hunt Club in In
dia = Princess Rainee impersonated
by Charles L. Cameron, the popular
basso, Lester A. Lucas, as the Royal
Rajah. the splendid Indian palace.
Charlie Gano. his Fountain of Youth
and Sacred Mule; Charles Vermont, Tom
Post. Harry Ford, the graceful Boni
Mack. and other comedians.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16

Henry w. Savage's great musical and
dramatic production of "Everywoman"
comes to the Orpheum,
''EverywOmanr Monday evening. April
%. This is the o=2 and
only "Everywoman" company. There
has never been a number TWO, or Sec
ondary, company. "Everywoman" is
one of, those rare creations which has
made theatrical history. Written by
Walter Browne. it is revolutionary in
its every conception. 1t follows no
beaten path. 1t Is a pioneer. With it's
magnificent stage pictures, it's wealth
of costumes and scenery it bewilders
and astonishes. With its fine w.t. deli
cate humor and keen satire, ii enter
tains and enlightens. "Everywoman''
finds n response in every heart, touches
a chord in every breast 1t has mes
sage for every one.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16
CANCEL DARCY-sNITH BOUT

New Orleans, La, April 16. - The
proposed twenty-round bout scheduled
TO be held here April % between Les
Darcy, of Australia, and jeff Smith. of
New oYrk, will not take place, accord
ing to an announcement made last
night after a meeting of the directors
of an athletic club that had arranged
the match. The action was taken in
compliance with a request from Gov
ernor Pleasant that the bout be can
celed for the public good.
The Governor said in his request:
Let Darcy follow the noble example
of Georges Carpenter, of France. be-
fore seeking athletic engagements in
louisiana"
1t was said last night that Young
Ahearn, of Albany, \. Y, would be
substituted for Darcy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16
WILLARD CANNOT
SIDESTEP PROMISE

\ newspaper clipping quoting Will
lard at Norfolk as saying that he had
been refused enlistment at Chicago be-
cause of his height and weight was
shown to Captain Kenney.
"Our records do not show such ap-
plication," said Captain Kenney.
However, if Jess thinks his bulk a
bar, l wish to assure him that l have
full authority to waive such restric-
tion and will accept him by wire If he
wishes to join the colors."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16
"POllyanna"

"Pollyanna," a comedy of optimism
by Catherine Chisholm Cushing. found
ed upon Eleanor II. Por-
''POIIyanna" ter's widely read glad
stories. comes to the Or
pheum Theater, one night and Saturday
matinee. April 81. The original cast is
promised, including Patricia Collinge,
as "Pollyanna;" oswald Yorke, as PEN
dleton,' the hermit; Nanette Comstock,
as Aunt Polly" Joseph jefferson. as
"Dr Chflton;" Selma Hall, as the Irish
maid: Helen Weathersby and Maud
Hosford as the loquacious Ladies Aid
ers;" Stephen Davis, as Jimmy" at II;
Henry Duffey impersonates him at II.
The scenes are laid in the community
where a young girl. unconsciously by
example in quaint philosophy. spreads
happiness among the discontented and
embittered.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16
American League
National League
WELSH no NiEET KaLBANE

Cleveland, o., April 16. - The un-
believable has come to pass. After
months of hedging, Freddy Welsh,
champion of the world has
agreed to meet Johnny Kilbahe,
worlds featherweight champion. Man
ayers of both men signed articles here
night for a bout to take
place in New York May 1. According
to the agreement, the boxers will each
weigh 1876 pounds at O'clock
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16

A new act to vaudeville this season is
that of Charlie Howard, assisted by
Margaret Taylor and Hal
The Pine, in a singing, talking
Naiestic and dancing melange called
Bill "A Happy Combination" This
attraction will head the new
bill at the Majestic the first half of the
present week. Grouped around this Of
fering are: Moon and Morris, late fea-
lures of the Winter Garden and other
Broadway attractions. in an excellent
novelty dancing act: Cecile Weston and
Company. popular favorites in an ar
tistic piano and singing Offering; Ma
honey and Rogers, presenting a laugh
able comedy skit, and John La Vier,
clever contortionist, on the flying
trapeze.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16

Chicago, April 16. - Captain +. II.
kenney in charge of recruiting for the
regular army in the Chicago district,
said he had received no reply from
Jess Willard with reference to enlist
ment of the latter.
a telegram to President Wilson Of
ferng the pugilists services was made
public week or more ago. Willard
on the same day left for Norfolk, Va,
whittier Captain Kenney followed him
with letter saying that his services
would be accepted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16

ORPHEUM - Tonight = Coburn's
Greater Minstreis.
Wednesday, night only, April Is - Sam
Adler in "A Womans Secrets" (Yid-
dish).
Saturday. matinee and night April 21-
The Glad Play, "Pollyanna."
COLONIAL-"Th Hidden Children"
REGENT-"A Poor Little Rich Girl.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16


@ S RaSh9 9SseS RSs 5n9%n for % Se han
AND ls M ] TeF WAS WAS gaGuT our g"g GnFTah & their
series Which fairly close to the ultimate
The Chance
No ball club yet has eyer three world series The old
andou usted by the Pirates in g. ~ - ~
& % G the % ed so @ P fg only P s @ gea1 later % T % s
the only people chance establish heear
They Phiies
Tigers White Indians this achievement
80 - King Cole the Course
merry old soul he
Till
A
But What he vhen he his pipe
ana & kea e aid s %G %San " be bnIeS Eesn his Climb
Made the Fidders blush
And the Fiddler-wel while h amt rough
a
TT
ready for the first call
those bent the phrase swell catch to describe oed
Timing the Punch
your punches? surrender! Bosco
The Egg Stymies
course then on the Other As he climbed the fence on the last hole my par
called finding you'd
portions vegetables
the putting
How eapaE are there @ queries F. II Ii & 6ween the
about major league squad
many W ~ The Boston why ~ ~
Rudolph Tyler eh Barnes Ragon and Allen Tesea
being should come
popping shwk MOgdge Allen Fisher
''''S S 'n'n TINS
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16

To-day. tomorrow and Wednesday at
the Regent Theater will disclose Mary
Pickford in a picture
Mary ptckfOrd which, although of
starts mt typical Picford charm.
the Regent presents the famous
girl-star in charac-
ter quite different from any
thing in which she has ap-
peared heretofore. For instance,
who ever heard of Mary Pickford being
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16
GEORGE W. sTRATToN DEAD

Easton, Pa, April 16. - Georg,
Woolley Stratton, who for thirty-fiv,
years was master mechanic of tn,
Pennsylvania Railroad shops at Al
toona. died here Saturday at the home
of his niece. Mrs. II. e. Kiefer, ageG
80 years. He was born in Philadel
phia and entered the Pennsylvania
Company's employ in 1864. He re
tired in 1906. Since then he and hi
wife travelled extensively, at one tim,
spending four years in Europe. Al
the age of ~ he made tour of the
world.
At Altoona he was active in all civil
work, served many years in the school
board, was a director in banks anC
corporations and one or the incorpora-
tors of the Altoona Hospital. He Is
survived by his wife and two children.
Mrs. Clarence Postlewait of New
Rochelle. n. Y. and G. Edmund STRAIT
ton, of Philadelphia.
Use McNeil's Pain EXterminator.-
Adv
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16
lit WITH LARGE ENTRY LISTAMUSEMEN
Robert warwick in THE Argyle Case

Those who heard Wilmot Goodwin in
this city, few seasons ago, need NJ
introduction to the QUALITY
Concert by of concert that will AVA
WfImOt them in Fahnestock Hai
Goodwin tonight and to-morroN
night, when Mr.. Goodwin,
assisted by Florence Austin, -violinist
and Samuel II. Quincy, at the piano
gives his recital under the auspices Q
the Ladies' G. a. r. Gen. E. o. c. Circle.
No. 20 MIR. Goodwin is a baritone o:
wonderful technique and control. which
allows his great fleXibility of voice L
run the gamut of tone and emotion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16
WHERE THEY PLAY TOMORROW
American League

American League
Boston at Philadelphia.
Washington at New York.
Chicago at Detroit.
Cleveland at st. Louis.
National League
Philadelphia at Boston
New York at Brooklyn.
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
st. Louis at Chicago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16
American League

Chicago, 6; Detroit, ..
Cleveland. 4; st. Louis, o.
Eastern clubs not scheduled.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16
WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY

National League
Philadelphia at Boston.
New York at Brooklyn.
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
st. Louis at Chicago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16
BASEBALL SUMMARY
Where Teams Play To-day
RESULTS OF YESTERDAY

National League
Cincinnati, 8; Pittsburgh, ..
st. Louis, 3 Chicago, 2.
Eastern clubs not scheduled.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16
American League

Boston at Philadelphia-
Washington at New York.
Chicago at Detroit.
Cleveland at st. Louis.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16
National League

Philadelphia. II; Boston, 8.
New York, 6; Boston, ..
Pittsburgh, 4 Chicago, 2.
st. Louis, .; Cincinnati, /.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16
OF SATURDAY GAMES
American League

American League
Philadelphia, 16; Washington, 4.
New York, Z; Boston, 2.
Detroit, 8: Cleveland. 2.
Chicago, II; st. Louis, 0.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16

Somewhere in desolate wind-swept space
In Twilight Land-in No-Man's Land
Two hurrying Shapes met face to face,
And bade each other stand.
And who you?" cried one. agape,
Shudderng in the gloaming light;
Il know not" said the Second Shape,
Il only died last night
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16

Use McNeils Pain Exterminator.-
Adv,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16

Hand putters"
Thowers would
the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-16

"Pollyanna,
by Catherine
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06
Painful Coughs Relieved.

DR. Kings New Discovery is a
soothing. healing renedy for coughs
and colds that has stood the test of
nearly fifty years. For that cough
that strains the throat and saps the
vitality try DIR King New Discover
The soothing pine bslsams and mild
laxative ingredients soon drive the
cold from the system. Have bot.
tie on hand for winter colds. Group.
grippe and bronchial affections. At
your Druggists. SOC. Advertise
ment.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06
NOT JUST WHAT HE WANTED
Soldier Travelling In Hot Country Might
Have Dispensed With Wooden
Comforters Sent Him.

The darkest tragedy must have its
comic relief. The recent Indian
troop train disaster, when a score Of
men died and 200 were taken to hos
pital through being sent thousand
miles across the Sind desert without
ice or aerated water, was no excep-
ton.
A relative of one of the men who
went through the terrible ordeal,
sending home word Of his own safety,
described how he arrived at Rawal
Pindl, in the last stages Of heat-ex-
haustion, and found a parcel await
ing him.
practically desiccated," he wrote,
81 had scarcely the energy to cut the
string, out curiosity triumphed even
over nv desire for bed, the punkah,
and ice water-oh, unlimited ice wa
teri A pal got up from full length
on the floor and trawled across To
come and see. 1t might be pineapple
or somethingl 1t wasn't. 1t was
those nice, warm wooden cOmforters
you sent to me at Bulford, whence
they bad been forwarded. and for
which many. mary thanks. Perhaps
some day I may Z vent = Ruasis.s
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06
GOOD PLACE.

'Tn the magazines sent to the hos
pital / found some with a lot Of So
ciety beauty cuts"
''ToOk 'em to the right place TO
have the cuts dressed"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06

There was no act of criminality
committed in connection with the
boxing bout at Albany, N. Y, Tues
day night in which Stephen Mcdonald
was killed by blow under the heart
delivered by William Teddy Hicks,
Coroner Warren S. Hastings decided
after an inquest.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06

The United States went to war in
1912 over the very principle that Ger
many now insults the world by rails
inp-the freedom of the seas.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06

Nearly $4,000 Americans are est
mated to be fighting for the allies and
INQUIRY shows that nearly four-hfths
of these are in the khaki-clad British
army commanded by Field Marshal
Halig. 1t is estimated that the actual
fiohting force of Americans now in
France under the Union Jack is prob
ably larger than the United States
army which was actually engaged
hostilities in the brief campaign OF
the Spanish-Ameriean war. Hun
dreds of Americans have given Their
lives for the cause OF the allie i
hundreds OF others bear permanent
scars of the shock Of battle, but each
new battalion and each group OF rein
forcements arriving from overseas
brings numbers OF their fellow coun-
iryn,en to take their places. Anhav
fought with a pluck and detarminA-
ton which have won them UNIVERSE
resucct and admiration
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06

Miss Lucille Miller, who is reputed
to be the most beautiful girl in the
whole state of Montana, is wintering
at Palm Beach. Miss Miller had to
make trip of about 1900 miles to
get to the popular winter resort, but
nothing could stand in her way.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06

The Kentucky Court of Appeals has
affirmed the decision of the Bourbon
circuit court in the case of William
Mitchell VS.. the L. C N. railroad.
Mitchell was employed as a freight
conductor and was injured in wreck
in the Paris yards, He was awarded
a verdict of $4,000 by the trial jury,
which, with a penalty and interest
accruing though will make a total
award of about $24, 900.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06

The French government has de-
cided to mobilize the entire civilian
population of France between the
ages of 16 and 60 for national defense.
Both sexes will be included in the
mobilization as many women are
ready to fight.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06

AS yet Germany has no semblance
of blockade. She has merely made
a threat to sink ships in certain wa
tiers, provided she can get to them
through actual blockade of Great
Britain.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06

An explosion in west side tene-
ment district in Chicago buried near
Iy 100 sleeping people. The known
dead are 7, injured q and missing Il.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06

Everybody is glad we don't have
TO break in new President Just now
and swap horses while crossing a
swollen stream.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06
FIFTY-sECoND YEAR

WATCH THE DATE-After your
name. renew promptly, and not miss
a number. The Postal regulations
require subscriptions to be paid IN
advance.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06
JUST STUMBLED ONTO IT.

Director (apologetically) = 1
meant to tell about that hole in the
ground, Jim.
Screen Actor Climbing OUT No
matter; / found it.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06

AT the request of President Wilson,
anti-alien land bills pending in both
Oregon and Idaho legislatures have
been withdrawn.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06

Heavy hogs sold at $l2 a hundred
hounds on the Louisville market
Tuesday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06
TUESDAY, FEB. 6

Iawson's Leak" excitement seems
70 have been lost in the shuttle.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06

My folks down South keep telling me: BE
clean and sweet and pure" And I'll bet
you am just about the purest cigarette
ever made!
Why, the SOVEREIGN factory is busted
every morning, just like ladys parlor.
That's the sort of home | have. And
I've got to make good all the time-in
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06

the look of me, and the smoke of me.
The finest, whitest, cleanest home you
ever saw. Only the purest, sweetest, rich
est Virginia and Carolina tobacco enters
there. And when | come out, wrapped
in the daintiest of white imported paper
don't you know / am proud to be
SOVEREIGN?
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06

Tho Slam government savings bank
rs 1850 depositoi- With t1se977 70
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-06

i am guaranteed by '''O 49," 9 buy me-
If You don't like me to your dealer and gel
your money back have said Southern gentleman known
the world over keeping his word and have given mine
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
GERMANS Are
PREPARED FOR
WAR WITH U. S,
Berlin Government Has Coun-
try's Mind Prepared for Ex-
pected Eventualities.
Press Continues to Give Feverish
Bulletins Regarding War
Preparations in U. S.

Berlin. Feb. %. via London, Feb.
2s.-The prominence which Chancel-
lor Won Bethmann- -Hollweg gave in
his address to the Reichstag today
to discussion of relations with the
rnitcd States is regarded here ~ .n-
dicating his purpose to prepare thu,
German public for the eventuality
which is looked forward to in many
quarters. There was much confusion
OF opinion and prophecies on this
point today. on account of the con-
unued absence of authentic news
from Washington, as we'll as the re-
ports which are being received in re-
gard to the state of public opinion
in America. The German press con-
tinues to serve up fragmentary but
sensational bulletins indicating fever
ish war preparations in the United
States.
At this hour. it may be said that
a declaration Of war from Washing
ton would find the German mind quite
prepared for it. Less of ripple
would be caused here than was occa-
stoned by Rumania's entrance into
the war, and a final break with the
United States would be likely to meet
with stoical interference as far as
the public is concerned. There is no
feeling that a crisis is at hand. but
merely an ominous tension which has
been gathering intensity. The nation
is now pinning it's faith to it's u
boats
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
ENGLISH ARMY
NEARER BACDAD
After Forcing Turks at Kut-El-
Amara, British Force Makes
Big Sweep Ahead.

Today's official statement from Lon.
don on the Tigris operations shows
that after forcing the Turks from
General Maude,s fore
es are rapidly pushing their way to-
ward Bagdad. They have pursued the
Ottoman troops more than 30 miles
west and northwest of kut This in.
dicates an advance of some fifteen
miles since the last report and places
the British not more than seventy
five miles In an air line from Bagdad.
In their first expedition late in 1915,
the British were within eighteen
miles of Bagdad. but were forced to
retreat to ut-El-Amara after de-
feat at Ctesiphon. Afterward General
Townshend was hemmed in. at Kut
and surrendered last April.
British casualties in all war theaters
fell to the comparatively low mark OF
18,428 during February despite con.3
siderable sharp lighting on the SommS
front. The January total was 32,354.
The British air service reports =
raid on German iron works 81 near,
Saarbruecken. so miles inside the
border of Rhenish Prussia.
German forces yesterday attacked
the Russian positions on both sides
of the Jacobeni- -Kimpolung high road.
says the Russian ohicaal sfatennenf
and occupied the heights two miles
southwest Of the village OF Val PutnS.
A Russian counter attack won Eack
from the Germans the heights noafl
the railway line. but the leveti0na !. l,6s
both slider OF the high ROAD resaaims N
the hands Of the TeutOuA