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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
CITY QUICK TO GRASP
CHANCE AT BONDS
IContinucd from First Page.1

was the early start on the colossal
campaign which was especially ar
ranged to gather in folks with small
fortunes, the worker of America. 1T
looks good" chuckled the govern.
ment merchant, tucking away Pa
tfiot Lynch's coin. II think this sale
Will go flying. Five dollars Is with
in the limit of most everybody. and
this is the big chance for every man,
woman and child to show that he is
back of Uncle Sam, not only with
sentiment but the necessary coin.'
Hundreds of 'baby'bonds and thrift
cards were on hand at the Hill and
Maclay street stations and at the
twenty-five subStationS. In a few
weeks an organization to include de,
partment stories, schools, groceries.
cigar stores. etc, will be established
and a thorough can sass OF the city
will be made, so that everybody will
have an opportunity TO get acquaint-
ed with the plan.
Worlds Best Investment
Millions of persons are expected to
become buyers OF thrift cards and
war savings certificates. The act of
Congress permits of an issue up to
$4,000, 100000. They make the best
and safest form of investment for all
with small savings. They afford the
NftSINSi anu largest way III WHICH
such men and women and children
can give financial support to the
United States for the war. And they
return higher rate of interest than
the Liberty bonds. The only limita-
tions, and they are made to exclude
wealthy persons from taking advan-
tage of such better terms than are
| carried by the Liberty bonds, is tina,
the war savings certificates may not
be bought by any one at one time
for more than 500 and that at nc
time shall any one person own more
than $1,000.
The war savings certificates return
more interest than can be got OF
small sums of money in any other
way. Both self interest and patriot
ism combine to urge their purchase
Wage-earners can save their money
in no way so advantageous, and they
have for 1t the obligation of the
United States government.
Here in Harrisburg an effort /.
shortly to be made to have every
school child take out a book anc
start the purchase of the stamps
These stamps will be sold in de
nominations of twenty-five cent,
each and a book is provided will
the purchase of the first stamp. A!
rapidly as the stamp books are filled
they will be exchanged for the five
dollar certificate.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
Gratz Borough Election
Protested in Court

petition contesting the election
of councilman for Gratz borough
was filed to-day with the county
courts. Testimony and argument
will be heard December II. In The
petition it is stated that at The cleo
ton last month because of Il mis-
print on the ballot fourteen votes
received by George L. Hepler on the
Republican instead of Prohibition
ticket We're. not counted by the
board, and that as n result Newton
w. Miller, Republican candidate. re-
ceived a higher number of votes.
The other two whose electio Is not
contested are Harry A. UmholtH and
J. A. Willard, Democratic and FRO
hibition nominees. Hepler ran on
the same ticket, but an alleged mis-
take on the ballot resulted in his
defeat, it is stated.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
Steelton Woman Injured
When Automobile Upsets

Mrs. William Phillips. 176 South
Second street. sustained a fractur-
ed arm and body bruises. William
Phillips and Miss Ruth Phillips body
bruises and decorations when the
automobile in which they were riding
turned turtle near Shippensburg yes
terday afternoon.
Miss Phillips was driving the car
at the time of the accident and said
this morning that she was not travel
ing very fast. She said she did not
know what caused the car to turn
over. Miss Phillips is a clerk in the
Philadelphia and Reading freight
office in Trewick street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
West Side Hose Company
Dedicates New Apparatus

of the West Side Hose Company was
dedicated Saturday evening. A street
parade, in which 200 firemen took
part and a banquet marked the in
stallation of motor driven apparatus
in the West Side company, replac-
ing two faithful fire horses.
The truck was presented to the
company by President T. ]. Nelley,
of council. and accepted by Edward
Lewis. During the banquet speeches
were made by Borough Solicitor
Frank B. Wickersham, r. ]. Nelley,
president of council; Burgess Fred
Wigfeld, Councilman e. c. Hender-
son and l. b. Reider, Borough Secre-
tary Feidt and Edward Lewis, one OF
the oldest members of the company
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
WELL KNOWN RESIDENT
DIES VERY SUDDENLY

Funeral services for Allison II.
Norris, aged sc. for many years one
of the best known figures in poll
teal campaigns who died yesterday
morning after n brief illness will be
held from the home of his brother,
Frank E. Norris, 1854 Spruce street,
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Rev. c. B. Segelken, pastor of
the First Presbyterian Church will
officiate. burial will be made in
the Baldwin cemetery. Mr.. Norris
was a graduate of Hamilton College.
New York, and was employed at the
local steel plant for about 20 years.
When he became i'll he was con-
nected with the Harrisburg Manu-
featuring and Boiler workers. One
sister and three brothers survive
him.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
STEELTON
STEELTON BOYS
SEEING FRANCE
Local Soldier Writes of Ad-
ventures to Cities on
Furlough

Word was received here by friends
of Francis d. Beidel. who is in
France. stating that he and the Shell
Hey brothers are seeing Farnce while
on a leave of absence.
A letter written on November IL
| is as follows:
when You are talking about Won
| derful towns don't forget to include
Marseilles. We received our pass
ports for permission, as it is called.
one day and the next night we were
in Marsclles. We were the first
Americans to present French pass
ports at Paris and we were held up.
| We were taken before a colonel and
he decided that our permissions were
good after holding the train three
minutes for us.
French Very Kind
1--WE had only second-class trans
portation tickets but the French
made us take first class. We rode on
a strictly military train and made
good time. Coming down on the
train we met an officer whom we
knew and he gave us lot of dope
on this town and how to see 1t all
with as little cost as possible.
First Americans at MarScilleS
Tomorrow we shall go back to
Paris. The scenery is great, especially
at this time of the year. We are
evidently the Grst American soldiers
here for the people AL look at us
with interest. a young fellow whom
we have known for some time is go
ing to meet us in Paris and show us
the town. l wish that you all could
take this trip for it is great.
In another letter young BeideI
tells how scarce things are. He says
Uncle Sam has the best fighting men
on the face of the earth. The letter
follows: II wish l could tell you IN
words what a No Mans Land really
is. You have seen pictures of 1t but
how unlike n picture 1t is. Wher
sit and think of these eventful tive
weeks which l have passed through
think of the cost economlcal anS
physical; think of the dangers which
Ihave passed through; think of the
terrible sights have witnessed, any
then think how I managed TO pun
through it all unharmed. it seems
like one long dream.
Must Buy Socks
1--WE have ben overlooked Tor W.
] have not received thing. NO DOCKS
] magazines. tobacco. cigarets or any
thing. We have not received ever
}, heavy stockings for winter ana un
t less you can purchase some you ar
/. forced to wear the same six pairs w
" were given in Allentown.
S Shoes Are Bad
= "I have bought several pairs o
g socks and have even had TO pay 10
e the repair of our shoes or go o'
d the ground. | believe that Uncl
t kSam has the greatest fighting men ol
d the face of the earth. | believe tina
d the United States can equip her mel
+ better than any other nation. d.
hope that your packages Will not D.
held up much longer.
Eycntful Weeks
"These few weeks seem like Who'll
/, years. so eventful they were. Not
j moment but what there was some
thing interesting or possibly horror
strickening. Now comes repose'
rest and thank God for 1T. as l an
: about all in. l am we'll physically
. but it is my mind that needs tn
a rest We do not expect to be at tn
: front again until next spring.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
Colored Woman Holds
Up Man 50 Years Old

While Joseph Fortney, aged so,
was on his way home Saturday night
he was stopped by a colored woman.
She said. How do you do, old MANI"
and caught hold of the lapels of his
coat and then was in the act of going
through his pockets. After getting
away he went to the hardware store
of r. p. Reynolds. where he related
the story. The suppostion is that it
was the same party that accosted
Robert King. DR.. o. NJ. Swartz and
Felix Schraedley in a like manner
about two weeks ago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
Big Rush For Tickets
< For Charity Concert

A large sale of tickets for the
charity concert in the High school
auditorium Friday evening was an
nounced by the committee this morn
ing. 1t may be necessary to give
the concert on two different even
ings, judging from the demand for
tickets Announcement of the con-
cert was made in all of the local
churches at the services yesterday.
The proceeds will be devoted to AS
sociated Charities fund to conduct
this Winters work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
V|NOL MADE THIS
RUNDOWN
WOMAN STRONG
Her Signed Letter Proves
This. Read 1t

Keene, N. HI was all run
down, had no strength, no appetite
and bad cough, so that good deal
of the time l was unfit for work.
My druggist told me about Vinol. L
took it, and my cough soon disap-
peared, my appetite improve1 and l
am strong and we'll again. Mrs.
Irine Davis, so Russell St.. Keene,
n. II.
Vinol is constitutional cod liver
and iron remedy which creates an
appetite, aids digestion, enriches
the blood, and in this natural man
ncr creates strength. We guarantee
it. Geo. a. Gorgas. druggist; Ken
nedy Medicine Store, 321 Market
St.; c. f. Kramer, Third and Broad
Sts.; Kitzmiller Pharmacy, 1925
Derry St, Harrisburg, and at the
best drug store in every town and
city in the country.-Adv.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
"YALE AND THE cVNS,

ale and the Guns is the title
of a small booklet which has pone
out to the alumni of Yale to remind
them of the existence and the sig
nificance of the University's highly
developed field artillery school. Tho
book which is profusely illustrated
with photographs and which has
upon its cover a picture of two men
IN Khaki standing on either side OF
the Nathan Hale statue on the Col
Iese campus with the words, "The
spirit OF 1776 and The Spirit of
l9lI-has been printed and dis
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
STEELToN PERSONALS

Jacob Kades, of Shamokin, spent
yesterday with his daughter, Mrs.
d. p. Baker. Pine street
Mr.. and Mrs. John f. Yoselwitz
and Miss Ida Yoselwitz, S64 South
Second street, are on an automo-
bile trip to Altoona.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03

tributed under the auspices of the
Military Committee of the Yale Cluo
of New York City. The edition of
$4,000 is more than sufficient for all
raduates ard nongra duates of the
College and the Scientific School, and
the graduates of the Law and Med
ical Schools
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
Surprise Penbrook Pastor
and His Charming Bride

About thirty of the Penbrook
friends of the Rev. and Mrs. Charles
O.. Houston surprised them at the
home of Mrs. C. L. Houston, los
Green street, Penbrook. Announce
ments had just been sent out to a
few intimate friends that the couple
had been married November 18th,
which was n surprise to everyone.
The bride formerly Miss Helen I.
Sellers, is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Reuben Sellers, 612 Muench
street. Harrisburg and a graduate
of Central High school. Rev.
Houston is a son of Mrs. c. L.
Houston, of Penbrook, pastor Of the
Church of God at Camp Hill, Pa.
Games and refreshments were the
order of the evening and many
tokens of remembrances were OK
tended by those present.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
OFFICIAL ORDERS ABOUT
ENLISTING SELECTED MEN

Official orders were received at
the local recruiting office this morn
inc that no men between the ages
of 21 and 81 would be enlisted after
December IL. This is expected to
stimulate recruiting here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
LIEUTENANT LEAVES

pr. F. T. Romberger, of Elizabeth
Corps at Camp Gordon. Atlanta, Ga.
left this morning for camp after a
short furlough. He spent Thanksgiv.
ING DnY at his home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
EvANGELISTIC SERVICES

EVanBeHstlc SERVICES will Continue
in the Grace Unite1 Evangelical
Church this week. After the services
tonight a business meeting of the
Christian Endeavor Society will be
held.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
EDWARD S. BALDWIN DIES

Edward S. Baldwin, aged 60, died
at his home, 500 Main street, yes
terday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. No
arrangements for the funeral have
been made.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
OBERLIN WEDDTNc

MISS Eva NJ. Fasnacht was mar
ried to Harry V. Stauffer by the Rev.
III. s. Keefer, pastor of the United
Brethren Church at Oberlin on SAT-
urday afternoon. After a wedding
trip they will reside in Oberlin.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
PAVING WATER RENTALS

Borough Secretary Charles AP
Feidt was busy to-day receiving pay
ments for the semiannual borough
water rentals. Residents and prop
erty owners have until December .
to pay the rent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03

Miss Eva Seifert, of Phila deInhia
has returned home after visiting Miss
Stella Shupp, 1853 South Third street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
MALvY CASE TO GO TO TRIAL.

Paris, France-The committee of
the Chamber appointed to look into
the Malvy question has approved NJ.
Forgeots report favoring the sendiuS
of NJ. Malvy to trial before the .igh
court by Is votes to 3. The Chamber
will discuss the +, port to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
DoRCAS SOCIETY BAZAAR

Marysville. Pa. Dec. 3.-The Dor.
cas- Society of the Lutheran Church
will hold bazar in Diamond Hall
on December IA. A sauerkraut sup-
per will be served and fancy work
sold. Homemade candies and other
articles Will be sold.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-15
OUTLAW LE:AGlIE|:. TALKED IF IN
 CAL|F.
(By Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15.-Out. law baseball, which has been a dor mant issue here since the old Cali fornia state league folded it's tent. is again being talked of despite the fact that the war is forcing many long established leagues to the wall. Plans for the outlaw league. which are very much in the formative stage. are said to be ambitious, and include not only the revival of the old state league in part but the inclusion of cities outside the state.
 Cliff Blankenship, who led Salt Lake when that city entered the Coast league, Cy Moreing, the Stockton Mag nate, Charlie Doyle of Sacramento, former Coast league star, and the baseball men who formerly handled thc Shotc iCoSuc lIdHCulSeS Ill santa Cruz, Fresno and San Jose, are said to be behind the reyfyal. E.
 Outlaw circuits in California have usually come to sudden ending. The old state league had the record for longevity, but it's career was short as baseball league careers go. The old Pacific league, which started in opposition to the coast league some years ago, was shattered before it finished its first season. The coast league itself was outlaw for time, but finally needed the invitations of the National commission to come Into the fold
 In burst of prosperity year or so before it went out of business the state league secured talent of nation wide fame Hal Chase jumped the majors and played first base for Stockton. Doe" Moskiman, Charlie Irwin, Joe Nealon. Jimmy McHale, Sam Mertes, Ben Henderson and Tom Hackett, most of whom saw service in the majors were also, secured by the outlaws during this period.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-15
CARDINAL LUCAN RECEIVES
 MEDAL.
By Associated Pressl

PARIS, Dec. 15.-The 152nd line regiment, itself the first to receive the "fourragere" both in the colors of the war-cross and of the military medal, has just conferred military medal "fourragere" upon Cardinal Lucon, archbishop of Rheims, in recognition of his bravery in never quitting his post in his much bombed city.
 In order to make the Cardinal-Arch- bishop eligible for this distinction, the regiment appointed him honorary chaplin to the regiment and later when the nreate was dining with the regiments ness the colonel presented the insiss syinx Soldiers ea cam paign have nothing to offer" we should like however to give you a souvenir of your visit to the Fifteen two" so offer what we value most the 'fourragere" of the regiment
 The 'fouragere" which the Cardinal will henceforth wear on ceremonious occasions is plaited cord worn round the shoulder like the aiguill cites worn by American naval off cers in full dress. The first fourra gere was made of strands of the same solor as the war cross and was award ed to all men Of any unit which had been cited twice in tn earmy orders. When some units had won five cita. tions new fourragere was granted made in the colors of the military med. al. But even this was found not to be sufficient, and when the famous foreign legion had won six citations, a third fourragere, woven in red. the color of the legion of honor, was in- stituted for units that exceed five ci- tations.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-15
350 LOGG[RS ID OFFER THEIR
 SERVICES
(By Associated Press)

EUREKA, Cal, Dec. 15.-When the Twentieth regiment of Engineers (Forestry) leaves for France over $50 men within it's ranks will have been supplied by the logging camps and mills of Humboldt county. No numbering section of the state has supplied more experienced men for logging and mill work near the west ern front and in other parts of France.
 The call for recruits for this spe- ciaI department of war work has met with such response in the redwood numbering sections of northern Cali fornia that many of the mills are now running under a serious handicap due to labor shortage. Many men who have been employed for years and have developed into expert mechanics and woodworkers have deserted in- dustry for the experience and adven- ture offered through service in the forestry regiment.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-15
A NEW POTATO PRODUCED
 IN CAL|F.

EUREKA, Cal, Dec. 15--A Hick, man, an aged gardener of this city has succeeded in crossing the dami liar Irish potato with the dahlia, the combination producing a species of potato which is believed to be far superior to that found ordinarily on the market. With the new potato one may have flowers for the decoration of his home and, when the plants have reached maturity, potatoes for his din- ner.
 The main value of iifckman's pota- to-dahlia comes from the fact that the plant follows closely the dahlia type and hence should be immune from the blight, the great potato scourge of the northwest The new potato is said to have a flavor far superior to that of the ordinary potato. It bears heavily.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-15
CRAB FISHERMAN ARE DOING
 GOOD BUSINESS IN CAL
(By Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15--Guided by new conditions framed by the state market commission, crab fishermen of the state are selling their product at a rate which bids fair to ease the pres sure and other foodstuffs considerably. Most of the dealers have signed up to take a fixed number of crabs which they are selling approximately 30 cents. The crabs must be at least seven inches in diameter.
 The crabs are being sold to the dealers by contract for about $2.15 a dozen, which allows him commis- sion of approximately 35 cents. One hundred and eighty crab fishermen have taken out licenses with the state fish and game commission.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-15

Bill Rohrer, of Juneau. started out recently in a skiff for Douglas. The heavy seas running proved too much for the light boat and it overturned. Nothing daunted, Rohrer got astride the overturned craft and sarted back for Juneau, but after struggling for and hour and half without making much progress, and as he was about to give up the struggle, his cries at tracted two men on the water front. who went to his rescue. He was brought ashore, and a change of cloth ing, hot drink and a thorough warm ing before the fire. restored Rohrer to normal condition.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-15
FRESNO MAY JOIN BASEBALL
 WORLD IN 1917 SEASON
(By Associated Press)

FRESNO, Cal, Dec. 15.-Fresno Is seeking place in the baseball sun since the announcement of Walter McCredie. manager of the Portland club in the Pacific coast league, that he would Hike to do business with the Fresno people"
 McCredie stated that Fresno would make a good league city, and would like to have an offer from that town for the Portland franchise, which is up for sale to the highest bidder.
 No definite offer has been made by Fresno as yet, but Sacramento Is also seeking the franchise, has start ed an active campaign to secure this franchise
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-15

The Juneau Cold Storage Co.,, buy CTS and shippers of fish, has volun teered to do its bid toward reduc ing the Il. c. l.. and will hereafter sell all kinds of fish at retail to Jul. neau consumers. Retail prices recent. ly given Tor fish by the company was Is cents for halibut red snapper and black cod 10 cents per pound. The company does not deliver, the pur- chasers taking their purchases with them.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-15

Ladies of Anchorage have organiz ed the Anchorage Women's Athle tic club, with the object of promoting and encouraging athletics among the women Of that town. Mrs. Sinclair is president, Miss Waller business manager. Mrs. Hoeful secretary and Mrs. Martin treasurer. Rooms have been secured in the Labor Temple, and will be fitted up with lockers, showers, etc.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-15
MEETING TO BE HELD
 AT CITY HALL TOMORROW

A meeting of the council of defense will be held at the City hall tomor row at o'clock the following mem bers are requested to be present: A, J. Adams, M. Brock, R K. Capers, Dr. w. H. Chase, Caleb Corser, Dr. w. w. Council, Geo. Dooley, Geo. c. H. A. Slater. H. G. Steel, M. J. Sulli- van
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-15
SNUGCLERS iRE WATCHED IN
 ITALY
tBy Associated Press)

BASEL Dec 15.-Thongh Swiss border authorities have increasingly sharpened their surveillance of all frontiers so as to put a stop to the petty smuggling that has been going on, principally into Germany, it has been impossible to eradicate it en- tirely.
 A recent arrest for smuggling, whereby a dishonest official was caught in the act shows the amusing features that accompany the work of ferretting but the smuggleTs. For it was series of loud and violent snoozes that led to the arrest of the culprit.
 Cantonal Constable May, charged With watching the smugglers, was about to leave on his bicycle for a tour of a part of the German-Swiss border when he began to sneeze. His superior officer examined Mays knap- sack and found in it a quantity of pepper which the constable was about to smuggle into Germany on his tour of inspection. In his pockets was a quantity of German money, learned" according to his admission by similar previous operations.