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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27

In the report of the State Economy
and Efficiency Commission prepared by
it's counsel, Harry s. McDevitt. there is
much constructive matter which should
nave the careful consideration of the
Legislature. Several bodies now per-
forming important functions under the
recommendations proposed would he
merged in some cases and their duties
divided in others in the interest of ef-
hclency. Perhaps the most important
proposal Is change of the date of the
Governors election from the even to
the odd numbered years, so that tho
Executive would not be compelled to
assume his duties at the opening of a
session of the Legislature. All who
have observed the embarrassment of
the Governor when catapulted into the
midst of the lawmaking arena, realize
the necessity for the proposed chang..
which would be clearly in the interest
of good government
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27
SATURDAY EVENING, JAN. %
\ HARRISBURG FOUNDATION

Nl risourg who have passed to their
reward fully intended during
their life activities to provide in some
way for the comfort and happiness of
those left behind. Public bequests in
some cases had been thoroughly con-
sidered, but as in many cases the doing
of the thing which was important was
postponed from time to time until the
Intervention of death. Thus it has
happened that many well intended and
philanthropic projects were allowed to
go into the discard through the spirit
of procrastination which characterizes
large part of the human race in its
preparation for the inevitable day.
In many of the deposit boxes in the
banks of this city are the last wills
and testaments of many of our citi-
zens. Some of these doubtless provide
for the things which are close to the
hearts OF the makers of these docu-
ments. Private bequests as we'll as
public bequests are included in these
final testaments.
What troubles many who are filled
with generous impulse and who desire
to help their fellow men is the thought
about the character of their giving and
the nature of the useful thing which
they would like to provide for their
fellow townsmen when their activities
, here cease. AS result many laudable
memorials which would take form and
substance
putting off from time to time the
action which would make a certainty
of an idea never come into existence.
At Cleveland there has been organ
lied what is known as the Cleveland
Foundation-a community trust. This
is a new idea for the conservation of
wealth and for the efficient utilization
OF the proceeds of wealth. 1t offers
advantages to all who desire to make
bequests for educational and chari-
table purposes and for the good of
mankind. Several gentlemen of Har
flspurg have been discussing the mat
ter of similar foundation for this
city. 1t is believed some such plan
would relieve the minds of those who
sincerely desire to help in community
projects for the welfare of all, either
during their lives or at their death. 1t
is figured that within twenty-five years
the Cleveland Foundation will have at
its disposal at least $50, 600, 900.
Elsewhere in the TELEGRAPH this
evening is given some further detail
as to how the Cleveland Foundation is
conducted and this newspaper would
be glad to have the views of any of
our citizens upon the proposition.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

Mayor Smith, of Philadelphia,
says he wants to have the people dis
cuss the new transit proposition a
couple of weeks before he starts to
talk about it.
Ernest II. Trigg. the new head OF
the Philadelphia Chamber of COM
merce, says that he has no place for
sulKers about that organization and
that he wants all to help.
John Foley, the Pennsylvania
railroad forester, is the new head of
the American wood preservers' asso-
citation.
Henry S. Grove. the ship builder.
who wanted to retire as head of
Cramps has been persuaded to res
main until June.
William Krickbaum, the Colum-
bia county auditor, who has been
probing accounts of officials, comes of
a family long prominent in politics
in that county.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Needs of the City
Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. IS, 1917.

To the Editor of the Telegraph,
Last Sundays snowfall still lies un-
touched in most of the streets, includ-
ing Green street Such a system of
street cleaning is absurd and disgrace
ful. They should be readily and sys-
tematically cleaned; residents would
then take pride in having their side
walks cleaned.
a deplorable condition of affairs.
Take the garbage and ash question.
When Il breach has been committed in
a contract of such Importance there
should be no hesitation to cancel il
and pronounce it void. The municipal
authorities must undertake the work
ana meet the necessary requirements.
Ple-crust promises are aggravating.
Take the police system. The police
men personally seem nice, civil body
of men. They are not to blame if the
system under which they are instructed
to perform their duty is entirely old
fashioned and out of date for city
like Harrisburg.
Where do you have to go when in
need of constable, leaving the few
traffic men in the heart of the city out
of the question?
If a woman or man is attacked,
robbed or maltreated throughout the
residential quarters in this city, what
is to be done? Ask the culprit to wait
while YOU find a telephone and then
ring up 107? In the case of the man,
if ne is blessed with physical force,
with knowledge of pugilism or wres-
ting, it may answer, but what about
the weaker sex or the aged? Why, it
is ridiculous and horrible, particularly
to those with modernized knowledge.
We need an up-to-date police sys-
tenn for the proper protection of its
residents. 1t can easily be done in
this city l have travelled the large
and small cities of Europe and made
a study of these subjects.
Reformation in these matters is
essential for the welfare of the people
of Harrisburg. They need and de-
mand it. Yours sincerely.
BRUCE GREEN,
1914 Green street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27
In Market Square

To the Editor of the Telegraph:
Yes, we should have an isle of
safety" and a public comfort station
in the Square, and we have the money
to build them, but there is another
thing to consider-and that is the
traction company.
If the station is built. the safety
standards will probably be removed,
and then where will they hang their
tin box for receiving cancelled trans
fers? And another thing, what will
they do with the beautiful old hot
water boiler they have now in the
Square and which they use for stor-
ing sand? Both these things are there
--go and see.
CITIZE,NT
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27
The Loyalty of Readers

The readers of newspapers are just
human beings. They are fully capa-
BILE of understanding the necessity of q
higher price for a newspaper-if that
necessity is explained to them can
didly. AS a body they are not given
to Incorporate Judgment. As a class
they have in collective form the rea-
sonableness of the individual the con
siderateness, the sense of fairness. If
1t Is necessary for q publisher to
charge them more for his paper
for their paper-he will not be visited
with their wrath and hostility. He
will find their loyalty undiminished.
The readers of any good newspaper
will stand by that newspaper when
the test comes.-Editor and Publish
er
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27
Homes For Martins

To the Editor of the Telegraph:
/ am very much interested in pro-
viding the proper bird boxes for the
martins which visit us each year at
the entrance to the bridge on Market
street. Hundreds of these beautiful
birds congregate around Mr.. Bates
provision store, where they attract a
great deal of attention. If the park
authorities would look favorably upon
the proposition | should be glad to
contribute $40 toward the erecting of
artistic homes, one TO be placed on
each side of the entrance TO the bridge.
l mention this place as appropriate
because the insect life seems to attract
them within n hundred yards of this
spot. Will you not place this matter
before your constituents?
Yours very truly,
THOMAS l.. MONTGOMERY,
State Librarian
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27
Japan Our Friend

Japan is a friend of America. The
island empire has no ambitions and in
terests that necessarily conflict with
those of the United States. And 1t is
now and has been the cardinal prih-
ciple Of Japanese diplomacy to MAIN
tain a friendship with its greatest Gus
toner. its first real friend In the family
of nations.-Philadelp Ledger.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27

Mayor Smith is said to be using his
good offices to bring harmony to the
contending Republican factions in
Philadelphia. He could hardly perform
a more helpful public service. But
should he fail in his harmonizing ef-
forts, may We not all hope that he will
be successful in preventing the bel
ligerents from invading the territory
beyond the Philadelphia line?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27
NO MORE BARE LEGS AT SHORE


TINE Atlantic City beach censor is
at work again. He has Just issued
his book of rules" for the conn
ing summer. Anything that pertains
TO Atlantic City has a very decided
local flavor in Harrisburg, so we shall
herewith print a few of the more
striking restrictions on feminine bath
ing raiment-or lack of it-decreed
for the seashore the coming vacation
season. Among the most interesting
paragraphs are these:
Girls may go without sleeves, but -
not without stockings.
Knitted bathing suits will be per-
mitted-if there are skirts.
All skirts must approach the
knees. Just how near the knees
depends on the architecture" of
the wearer
Life guards VIII not be requested
10 carry rulers to measure the
skirts. That. is left to the indi-
vidnality of the bather
Thin girls will be allowed more
liberty in this line than plump
maids.
And there you are-stockings re-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27
Nation of Ice Cream Eaters

We are. rapidly becoming nation
of ice cream eaters. Last year, take
the word of L. o. Thayer, secretary of
the National Association of Ice Cream
Manufacturers, for/it, we consumed
more ice cream than ever before in
history, and again Mr.. Thayer is the
authority, we paid almost $300,00O,-
900 for it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27
DO YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg is turning out
scores of coal wagons every
month.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27

Universal military service along rea-
sonable lines appears to be gaining
great headway among the people. who
are at last convinced that the United
States is in no more danger of becom-
ing militaristic as a result of such
preparedness for national defense than
Switzerland
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27
HISTORIC HARRISBURG

In old times mass meetings used to
be held along the river front instead
of Market Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27

Philadelphia is now going through
another transit row. It involves the
future of the city and the usual pull
ing and hauling is under way.
Wilkes Barre officials have de-
clined to get behind the mine cave"
proposition and it looks as though the
Lackawanna delegation would have to
to bear the brunt. Unfortunately. the
situation in Scranton is different from
any other part of the state and not
we'll understood.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27

IL. J.STACKPOLE, j. Prest aud Editor-in. Chiff
i. II. OYSTER. Business Mdnoger.
GUS NJ. STEINMETz. Managing Editor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-27

Published evenings except Sunday bv
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Telegraph Building. Federal Square.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-06
VOTES FOR WoMLN

Why do people demand that women
shall show that the ballot in the hands
Of women has proved an unqualified
blessing? No such test IS required with
regard to suffrage for men.
What have women done with the bal
lot? Will the ballot mean prohibition ?
Yes. The following states went dry af-
ter the women were enfranchised: Wash
ington. oregon. Idaho. Montana, Colo
RADIO, Arizona, Utah and Alaska. In
Illinois. after the women were enfranch-
ised, % counties were added TO the dry
column.
In every suffrage state women are to
be found seeking legislation. that affects
the conditions under which women work,
such as wages. hours OF labor. sanitary
regulations, etc. They have sought to
secure laws governing children. covering
their care and education.
Red light injunction and abatement
laws have been passed. by the help Of
the woman's vote.
In every one Of the equal suffrage
States Mothers Pension Laws have
been passed. women have been made the
equal guardians OF their children. with
their husbands. the age OF consent has
been raised 10 eighteen years in all ex-
eept Nevada. where il is IS years.
Women have always been interested
in the moral welfare Of the race and
what medium for such WOW. as effect
i've as the ballot.
Next week, what each Of the equal
suffrage states has secured in the way Of
laws beneficial to humanity, will be re-
viewed.
LAURA c. POLLARD.
Member Of National Woman's Party
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-06
LONG NECK.

! The improved condition Of the county
roads is giving the people Of this dis
| trict an opportunity 20 use their auto
mobiles. During the past few weeks the
roads have been almost impossible. they
have come out Of the winter in worse
condition than they have for years past
The good roads movement has many en-
thusiastic hackers in this section.
Carl s. Pretyman entertained num-
Der OF his young friends at a party sun
day al his home In Fairmont
Mr.. and Mrs G. e. Goslee and John
Wallace. Of Wilmington. spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs Frank Parsons
The ale sale at Mmsboro last Satur-
day drew a good crowd from this place
The springlike weather Of the past few
days has given the farmers an opportuu-
il do some Of their spring work.
S. IN has been held up because OF the
h,e spring.
Mrs. Clara Prettyman Of Milton was
the week end guest Of her sister. Mrs.
p. G. Lingo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beauford Warrington
and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson attend
ed conference at Seaford last Sunday
Coroner Frank Parsons was called to
Laurel and Whitesvile on cases last
week.
Mrs. Kathryn Salmons. OF Lewes, is
the guest Of her brother, Frank Parsons.
Albert Parsons met with an accident
Sunday afternoon while on the DUPONT
road. between Millsboro and Frankford.
Mr.. Parsons himself escaped injury but
the automobile he was driving was badly
damaged when run into by another car.
Corsner Frank Parsons was called to
Whitesville on Saturday.
Peter Massey, who has been sick for a
long time. has recovered so far as to be |
able TO walk around his room.
Mrs. Kendall Warrington, Jr., who !
has been quite sick. is much improved.
Nrs. Clara Perrigon and daughter, |
Mary. Mrs. Harry Martin and two chill
dren. and Miss Clara Perrigon we're the
week end guests Of Mrs. E. G. Lingo.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-06
MAGNOLIA.

Clark NJ. Meusch Of Cumberland. Nd
was the week end guest Of Mr. and Mrs
George W. Collins
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Smith. Miss Kath-
ryn smith, Mrs. Fannie Davis and G
4 Collins Davis were entertained by rela-
! tives in Milford over the week end.
Miss Helen Williams. of Frederica
was the guest Of Miss Leona Jackson ov-
| er Sunday.
| John Jackson of Chester, Pa, is visit
ing at his home here
Mrs. Caddie Blocksom has returned
home from an extended visit with Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel r. Blocksom in Phila
delphia
Mr.. and Mrs. f. G Pardee, Mrs. An
ME Pardee and Miss Harriet Pardee at
tended the funeral Of william Downes
at Dover ON Tuesday The deceased
was brother Of Mrs Pardee
c.. 5. Van Burkalow has returned to
Magnolia from Mt. Herman Mass
Mrs. john ". Wright is spending some
time with her husband at Chester, Pa
Rev, Leolan Jackson returned from
conference on Monday evening
Mrs. r. e. Stout is preparing a spe-
tial Easter service for the Epworth Lea
sue for next Sunday evening at 7:3O
O'Clock.
The Sunday School was reorganized
with the following officers: Superintend-
ent. James K. Sapp assistant. John b
Connor; secretary. G.. c.. Davis: assist
amt, Charles Connor: librarian. Wilton
Williams assistant. Benjamin Hart:
treasurer, Mrs. Laura Wyatt; mission
airy superintendent, Mr.. annie E.
Faulkner, missionary treasurer, A. b
SMITH artist Miss Eva George; super /
ntendent Of temperance department |
Mrs. Lillian Mcllvane; chorister, j. +. /
Davidson; pianist, Miss Edna Grace; as |
'istant Mrs Sallie Butler; superintend- !
'nt Of elementary department. Mrs. Re- |
lecca Smith; assistant. Mrs Laura wy
it, The teachers viii be appointed by
he superintendent at an early date The
reasurer read her report for the quar-
er ending March Slst, showing a bal
.nce Of $3.50.
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. W. Tay-
or was thrown open on Monday evening
O entertain the Ladies' Aid Society and
m unusually busy session was held. The
PRESIDENT presided and after the usual
devotional exercises the roll call was re-
ponded to by IS members, three new
members being gained. Ten visitors
we're present. a committee was appoint
d to receive Rev. Ellis and family on
heir arrival at the parsonage, and a
ommittee for public reception later at
he church. An election OF officers for
he ensuing year was held. The hostess
vas assisted in serving refreshments by
disses Irene Draper, Edna Grace, Louise
stevenson and Kathryn Smith.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-06
MurdCrkiII River & PhiIa.
"FREDERICA"
NATHAN II. MANSON, Captain.
! AND APRIL

wIl leaye FredeF5ica. webb' and Bowers for
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-06
PAUL PRY'S GLENDALE
LETTER.

The many friends Of Andrew j. Dick
erson were surprised TO learn Of his mar
Z riage TO Mrs. Anna Abbott. The groom
I is about seventy-fiye years old and the
bride is seventy three. Mr.. and Mrs
Dickerson have gone to live near Rob
bins. Mr.. Dickerson is acknowledged TO
be one Of the best farmers in this county
Mrs. Sallie Marker, widow Of the late
John Marker, aged seventy-ive years,
/ died at the home Of her daughter Mrs.
George Spicer. at ten o'clock Tuesday
morning. Funeral took place at Nc
Cauley's Chapel on Thursday She leaves
three sons and one daughter. her other
daughter, Mrs. Jane O'Neal having died
just seven weeks ago.
Word has been sent to Mrs. Sarah
Lindle Shankle OF the death Of her son,
Andrew Indie, aged about forty years.
Mr.. Lindle has for some time been a
street car conductor. Mrs. Shankle is
lying very III.
Or. kingman, who recently moved
here, will leave very shortly for Ocean
Grove, where he will reside and prac-
tice his profession.
The boys who so eagerly fiocked TO the
larger cities after employment. have met
with disappointment. and many have re-
turned to work at home. where they fnd
they can make as much and enjoy the
comforts Of home as well Mr. and Mrs
Archie Swain have moved 10 his fathers
home and viii continue farming there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Marker have return
ed and rented the home Of John Milman
Mr. and Mrs. Irving Owens have return
ed and are looking for house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abidee prefer country
life and have returned to Emenda;e.
Postmaster Good took the pulpit on
Sunday evening in the absence Of the
pastor.
Mrs. oscar Sammons, Of Lewes. who
is visiting her mother here, states that
her husband is one Of the survivors OF
the Inflated steamer Memphis, which
was torpedoed in the war zone last week
and he is now IN London waiting an op-
portunity 10 return. Mrs Sammons was
greatly distressed until she learned or
the safety Of her husband.
George Coverdale has purchased a new
automobile and is enjoying the spring
weather. on sunday everyone who own
ed car was out. and many went TO Sea-
ford 10 attend the sessions Of confer
ence
Everyone is pleased with the selection
Of the new minister for this charge.
Contractors on the dupont boulevard |
are laying a side track on the Queen !
Anne railroad where il crosses the road |
and will soon unload stone and cement |
TO lay The surface ON the new road. The |
work is being pushed rapidly this nne 4
weather.
For your Faster and Wedding Gifts, /
see Stokes, the jeweler.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-06
HOUSTON.

! Mrs. Alice Wilson, one OF oldest and
most respected citizens. and wife Of ex-
Postmaster Benjamin Wilson, died sun
day morning, April 1st. The funeral
was held on Tuesday afternoon at two
4 O'Clock Services were conducted by
Rev. Grant. assisted by Revs McFaul
and Whitaker, former pastors. The de-
ceased was resident Of Houston for
more than thirty years. She is survived
by her husband and one son. George A.
Wilson mermeui was ms!e at Holly
wood cemetery. Harrington.
John Dawson is quite in az this writ
ing. He and Mrs. Dawson returned on
Monday from Marcus Hook.
George Townsend and wife Of Will
mingtou spent the week end with $. w.
Townsend and wife,
Mrs. Theodore Thistlewood was Har-
rington visitor on Wednesday.
The residents Of our town were very
much excited on Monday when they
heard the cry Of fire. which proved to be
the barn and outbu.ldines at the parson-
age but by the strenuous efforts Of the
town and surrounding country they put
the fire out before the arrival Of the
fire engine which responded very prompt
ly. The loss was very slight.
The Ladies' Aid will hold meeting on
Monday night. April 9Th at the parson-
age. for the purpose OF electing officers.
All members are requested TO be present
as they want TO make arrangements for
a supper which they propose TO hold on
Friday night. April 18TH 1917. in Red
Mems Han. Proceeds are for benefit Of
the church CARPET
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wright Of Chop
tank. We're the guests Of their daughter,
Mrs. Ralph Jump over Sunday.
Miss Marguerite Graham and friend. Of
Georgetown. were Houston visitors on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. $ NIanlove and Roy
Holloway spent Sunday with George Man
love and family of Milford.
Mrs. Lydia A r. Poole entertained
az dinner ON April 1st. when her guests
We're Mrs. NJ F. Kent. her sister from |
Avondale Pa. Alr. and Mrs William |
Norris from near Laws; Mr.. and Mrs /
George johnson and son. Frank NJ John |
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Thisuewood |
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill Thstlewood and |
children. Agnes Gladys and George. all
IF Houston
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-06
SHAWNEE.

W. L. Mason win preach in Shawnee
NJ. E. Church on Sunday afternoon at
,. m.
Misses Mildred and Mabel Grinith were
week end visitors at the home OF Mss
Laura johnson. near Glendale.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Anderson, Of
Viola; Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Knots, ana
daughter Sara, Of Cedar Neck; Mr.. ana
Mrs. E. r. Knots. OF Milford, and Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Reed Of Lincoln, were
entertained on Sunday by Mrs. Sadie
Knots.
Otis p. Jefferson was a Wilmington
visitor on Monday and Tuesday.
Herman Johnson has sold his farm to
Norman Hammond.
Church news-sunday School at D.
m; Christian Endeavor at 1880; topic,
THE Significance Of Easter" leader,
Mrs. p. H. Griffith.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Nash Of N. Carolina
are visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
D. H. Isaaes.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-06

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Milford chronicle., 1917-04-06
Prevent DiphtherIa.

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sor Diphtheria germs. Protect your chill
3fen by never neglecting d Sore Throat.
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Sore Throat don't give Diphtheria a
chance in that throat in its weakened con-
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Il attacked bv Diphtheria germs.
Keep TONSiLINE in the house
where you san get it quick when
aeeded. 25c.. Soc, and sl.00. "