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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-18

''I vote for table d'hote dinner"
said Mrs. Stevens, eagerly. What do
you say. Helen?"
I'D like table d'hote myself"
seconded Helen.
"Well, don't see what you women
like about those Places" said War
rem, disagreeably. "You get the
same food in all of them, and you
know just what to expect"
I'm for a juicy steak myself,
Mr.. Stevens put in, but whatever
the ladies want, We'll do of course
Warren grumblingly allowed him
self to be led to a table which
Helen and Mrs. Stevens selected,
Helen for the life of her did not
know why she preferred table
d'hote meal, unless it was because
she was tired of being led about
and forced to eat thick steaks every
time she and Warren went out fol
dinner.
If she had been allowed once ir
a while to order what she really
wanted, things might not have beer
so bad, but invariably Warner
talked her around to his way Of
thinking, and she ate steak because
Warren said that it was nourishint
and just what she needed. rather
tHah pSSauSo ShS was N' " ~
of it.
1--WE won't have steak here. any
way" Helen said a little defiantly
laughing at Warren.
Just what does that remark
mean?" Warren questioned.
I'm tired of eating steak, War
rem, and you always make me share
one with you"
That's to save your stomach
a.. Il
when you are left to yourself-in
digestible salads and the like. Yol
don't think you'll find anything ap
petizing here, do you?"
Yes, / do, you old crank" sale
Mrs. Stevens quickly. She was priv
ileged as an old friend of the fam
lily to say what she liked to War
rem. Helen and 1 had lunch herr
the other day and they serve al
excellent meal"
cold storage chicken, I suppose
and red ink" said Warren scorn
fully.
Not at ALL" said Mrs. Stevens
good naturedly, anyway, you mel
ought to be agreeable once in {
while. We always go to the restau
rants you select"
well, we're going, aren't we?'
said Warren.
You might just as well decld'
MOTTO go as to act so disagreeabl
about it," Helen said quietly.
Warren said nothing more unit
they were seated at corner tabl'
in the bright, CHEEKY little restau
rant, and the waiter was bringing
the funny foreign relishes.
"I see they have lobster" Warrel
said then, glancing down the menu
They can't be much good" Mr.
Stevens put in.
"Of course not" Warren seconded
mot with all the rest of the stuff
served. 1t just couldn't be possible
They couldn't afford to do it,"
But the lobster was good. Eacl
portion consisted of half a small
lobster, with some surprisingly goot
mayonnaise served on the side. Heller
noticed that Warren ate all of hi
and some of hers, which she oblig
ingly left for him. Everything 81
far had been excellent. Warren wa
unusually fond of noodle soup, and
indeed, the meal had surprised evel
Helen, who had never taken Dime
| there-only lunch.
Chicken or steak, sir?" the wait
er said suavely after he had removed
the lobster.
steak" questioned Warren, sur
prised. DO you serve steak?"
"Oh, yes, or broiled chicken"
"Steak for me-" Warren quickl,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-18

at is a hideous mess, and it has
occurred to me that Dunham can put
you in bad if he wants to. When you
made that 100000 loan, you for
got-and 1 forgot for the moment
that you own ten shars of Westfall
Foundries in your own name. If Dun
ham wants to stand from under, this
might be used against you. You
must get rid of that stock, Monty,
and do it quick. Transfer the ten
shares to me, dating the transfer
back to Saturday. / still have the
stock books in my hands, and I'll
make the entry in the record and date
it to fit. This may look a little crook
ed, on the surface, but it's your sal
walton, and we can't stop to split
hairs when we've just been shot full
of holes.
"WESTFALL."
Smith folded the letter mechanical
ly and thrust it into his pocket. Car
ter Westfall was his good friend, and
the cashier had tried, unofficially, to
dissuade Westfall from borrowing
after he had admitted that he was
going to use the money in an attempt
company's stock. Smith was think
ing of the big bank loss and the
hopeless ruin of Carter Westfall
when he tore the second envelope
across and took out the inclosed slip
of scratch-paper. 1t was q note from
the president and it was dated with
in the hour. Mr.. Dunham was back
in Lawrenceville earlier than eX-
pected, and the note had been writ
ten at the bank. 1t was q curt sum-
mons; the cashier was wanted, at
once.
At the moment, Smith did not con-
meet the summons with the Westfall
cataclysm, or with any othr unto
ward thing. Mr.. Watrous Dunham
had habit of dropping in and out
Unexpectedly. Also, he had the habit
of sending for his cashier or any
other member of the banking force
at whatever hour the notion seized
him. Smith went to the telephone
and called up the Richlander house.
The promptnesS with which the
multimillionaire' daughter came to
the phone was an intimation that his
ring was not entirely unexpected.
This is Montague" he said, when
Miss Richlander's mellifluous Main
four six eight-Mr. Richlander's S
Then: What are you going to think
of man who calls you up merely to
beg OFF," he asked.
Miss Richlander's reply was merci-
full and he was permitted to go on
and explain. I'm awfully sorry, but
it can't very well be helped, you
know. Mr.. Dunham has returned, and
he wants me at the bank. I'll be up
little later on, if l can break away,
and you'll let me come. ." Thank
you, ever so much. Goodby."
The Lawrenceville Bank and Trust,
lately installed in it's new Inarble-ve-
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vember, 1914; the Franklin county
end of the Chambersburg and Bed
ford turnpike by the same procedure
in April, 1915, and, finally, the sec
tion of the Harrisburg Carlisle and
Chambersburg turnpike, lying be-
tween he Cumberland Franklin
county line and 'Chambersburg, was
acquired by purchase in October,
1915"
Mr.. Fry pointed out instances. no.
tably in Center, Lackawanna, Cam
bria and Bucks counties, where fl
nancial assistance had been given to
the department, either by automobile
clubs, good roads associations and
private citizens, to aid in the aboli-
tion of toll roads.
Mr.. Fry called attention to the CO.
operation of citizens in Chester and
Delaware counties in the construc-
tion of State highway route 1871; also
of the cooperation of citizens and
cement corporations in aiding in the
improvement of State highway route
159, between Bethlehem and Easton.
MANY counties are offering aid to
the department in the construction
of highways on the fifty-fifty basis"
said Mr. Fry, while others are ta-
king up the question of issuing bonds
for the same purpose, notably in Nc
Kean county which ratified a $780,
600 bond issue for highway construc-
ton.
I'm closing I will say that / am
optimistic enough to believe that
Pennsylvania, the grandest and best
State in the Union, will not, at the
proper time fail to provide the neces-
sary revenue and appropriate ade-
quate amounts for the carrying on of
the most necessary work of highway
Inn nnrovemenf -
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AUTO CLUBS ARE
RENDERING AID
Howard Fry Makes Interest
ing Talk Before Franklin
County Motorists

The part automobile clubs have
played in bringing about improved
highways was brought out last night
by Howard w. Fry, chief clerk of the
State Highway Department, in a
speech before the Waynesboro Auto
mobile Club, at that place.
THE department feels that the
county commissioners know more
about local road conditions than we
do at Harrisburg and it is for this
reason we like an expression of their
preferences in proposed State-aid
highway construction. 1 know that
your club is vitality interested in see
ing freed the Waynesboro, ,Greencastle
and Mercersburg turnpike" said Mr..
Fry. 81 cannot say just what will be
done with regard to this pike, for the
reason that we are not cognizant of
what the Legislature will do with our
proposed appropriation for toll road
purposes"
"Franklin county in the past has
proffted from toll road appropria-
tions. The Franklin county end of the
Chambersburg turnpike was acquired
by condemnation proceedings in No
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-18
SCOPE OF WORK
IS OUTLINED BY
DEFENSE BODY
Chairman Pepper Will Pre-
sent Plan to State Com
mission

Chairman George Wharton Pep
per and a delegation representing
the State Committee of Public
Safety to-day outlined to the State
Defense Commission the scope of
the work which the members of the
committee believe they can under
take. The State Commission will
meet Tuesday to consider the propo-
sition.
The meeting was held in the
office of the Governor and lasted
over two hours. The committees
statement was presented formally
by Mr.. Pepper. When the meeting
ended it was stated by the Governor
and Mr.. Pepper that there had been
free discussion and that the rela-
tions and work of the two bodies
would be determined later.
Governor Brumbaugh denied re-
ports of friction. There was moth
ing that could be called friction"
said he. I'VE differed on some mat
ters, of course, just as any people
will do in discussing n matter of
this magnitude, but the meeting
was harmonious, l want that under
stood"
The meeting next Tuesday," con-
| tinued the Governor, will be to de-
| fine the relations between our COM
mission and the committee and a
! plan for cooperation will be adopt
ed. In the meantime we will con-
slider the statement submitted to us
by Chairman Pepper"
AS chairman of the State Commit
tee of Public Safety Mr.. Pepper
made witty sally at criticism aim
ed at the preliminary expenses the
committee had called for out of the
| $4,000 600 fund apDrOpriated nv the
Legislature.
Let me say that we have taken
what my friends of the press are in
clined to believe are extremely
luxurious apartments in the Finance
Building" he explained, where we
will be glad to welcome you, and we
will take pleasure in introducing
you to some of our overpaid en-
ployes. And / personally will share
with the president of this organiza-
ton my rake-off in the transaction.
That is a small matter"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-18
RIFLE CLUB FURNISHES
TWENTY-FIVE GOOD SHOTS TO
UNCLE SAM IN HOUR OF NEED

Twenty-Five members in some
branch of the military service of the
nation, either in the regular service
or in training at Fort Niagara, is the
record of which the Harrisburg Rife
Club, this city's newest semimilitary
organization, working in conjunction
with the National Rifle Association.
is justly proud. 1t was precisely for
this purpose that the club was Or
ganized April 3, 1916. Starting with
roll of ten members it has grown
to a membership of one hundred and
twenty men, well organized and be-
lieving strongly that the young men
of our nation should have the OPP
portunity to become proficient in the
use of firearms, so that when emer-
gencies, such as now exist, arise, they
are prepared to meet them, well
qualified for any contingency of
war.
The Harrisburg Rifle Club was
formed April 3, 1916, and incorpor-
ated February IA, 1917. 1t operates
under regulations approved by act of
Congress April 81 1914.
During the past year all of the
members have practiced strenuous
ly. with the result that last fall Ad-
! jutant General Thomas j. Stewart
selected fifteen of the members to
| represent the Commonwealth at the
National matches, which were held
in Jacksonville, Fla. His selection
was justified. Despite the fact that
the Harrisburg boys were pitted
against experts from forty-seven
teams in the big Civilian match, they
! finished in fourth place.
! For it's splendid work the club re-
quires an adequate tract of land on
which it is proposed to erect tar
gets with ranges from 200 to 1000
yards. The club is recognized by
the Federal government, consequent
| ly, the range must be constructed
along lines laid down by the Ma
| tional Rifle Association, and also
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-18
School Notes

The examinations for the Ed s Her
man Mathematic prizes were held late
yesterday afternoon. Two books
bound in blue, the Academy color. and
bearing the Academy seal, are given
for excellence in mathematics, the
awards being based on the special eX-
aminations. One book Is awarded to
the boy making the highest grade in
a special examination governing alge-
bra A and plane geometry. The sec
ond book is awarded to the boy maxi
ing the highest grade In SPECIAL eX,
animation covering algebra 3. solid
geometery, trignometry and advanced
algebra. These prizes are the gift
of Edwin S. Herman, Sr
TECH
Techs annual open house will be
held on the night of June 1. At this
time the entire building will be
thrown open to the PUBLIC, and all the
blast. An exhibition of the work OF
the pupils will be displayed.
Every number on the program was
encored Nst evening at the first con
cert of the Mandolin and Guitar Club
so well was the program received by
the audience that was in attendance
The concert consisted of selections by
the club; duet by Cole and Maurer;
Elscheid; impersonations by. G. R
Kirk; an instrumental selection by
the Goldstein Trio, and mandolin solos
by Professor w. d. Meyer, director OF
This musical organization was just
started during the past winter, and
was KEEP up by the funds of the stu
dents, who paid for their own instruc-
tion. The entertainment last evening
was varied, and was thoroughly en-
joyed by all who were present. Those
who participated last evening Were:
Seniors, Raymond Baxter, Robert
Eager, John Keller, Norman Todd
Victor Snyder, Lester Zimmberman,
Sidney Kay, Musser Miller; Juniors,
LLOYD Cole and Fred Essig; Sopho-
mores, Albert Michael. Henry Young,
John Connor. William Gardner and
Wilbur Nisley; Freshmen, David Ro-
senberg, Gustave Erdman and Harold
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-18

by the National Board for the Pro-
motion of Rifle Practice.
With this end in view, the CLUB
recently arranged for the lease or
purchase of a tract of land along the
Conodoguinet creek, near oyster
dam, Cumberland county. Adequate
funds are required for the purpose
of digging the necessary pits and to
build the proper butts and other
safeguards.
A superintendent of one of our
patriotic corporations recently do
mated sufficient lumber and the CLUB
is working hard for the purpose Of
securing sufficient funds to complete
the range.
The club believes that the Harris
burg citizens, patriotic in all other
movements, will be glad to assist
with the carrying out of such a pro
ject The club is permanently estab-
lished. The boys of to-day will be
the men of to-morrow-dozens OF
Boy Scouts will be eligible for mem
bership within a year or two, VINO
will be anxious to learn to shoot
straight as their older brothers are
to-day doing. Therefore, the Har-
risburg Rifle Club appeals to all
patriotic citizens of Harrisburg and
vicinity to help along work which
cannot help but be of service to the
city, the State and to the nation.
Contributions should be sent to Geo
S. Beal, club treasurer, Telegraph
Building, Harrisburg.
Following is a list of the member
ship who have Joined the colors: e.
]. Stackpole, Jr., Jackson Herr Boyd
John M. Smith, Theodore, j. Gould
Curzon Eager, Richard e. Robinson
John 3. Warden, j. G. Weistling
Theodore e. Seelye, Frank w. Hof-
fer, r. b. Oglesby, Wallace E.. Hack
EFT, Samuel Fleming, Jr., William
McCreath. Raymond P. Clark, Bruce
A. knight, j. Coyle Kennedy, DR.. r
L. Perkins, Harold Busch, Fl. w
Taylor, w. r. Lutz, r. d. Galley.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-18
CHAPTER III.
HTnfaGfaG sic

Smith drew out the chair from
the stenographer's table and sat
down. Like the cashiers of many lit
tie city banks, he was only a salaried
man, and the president rarely allow
ed him to forget the fact. None the
less, his boyish gray eyes were re-
flecting just a shade of the militant
antagonism in Mr.. Watrous Dun
hams when he said: II was dining
at the Country Club with friend,
and 1 didn't go to my rooms until a
few minutes ago"
The president sat back in the big
mahogany swing-chair. His face,
with the cold, protrusive eyes, the
heavy lips, and the dewlap lower
jaw, was the face of a man who
shoots to kill.
II suppose you've heard the news
about Westfall?"
Smith nodded.
"Then you also know that the bank
stands to lose a cold hundred thou
sand on that loan you made him"
The young man in the stenograph-
er's chair knew now very well why
the night-watchman had been sent
away. Smith saw the solid founda-
tions of his small world-the only
world he had ever known-crumb-
ling to a threatened dissolution.
ITO Be Continucd)
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neered quarters, was only four
squares distant. AS he was approach
ing the corner, Smith saw that there
were only two lights in the bank, one
in the vault corridor and another in
the railed-off open space in front
which held the presidents desk and
his own. Through the big plate-glass
windows he could see Mr.. Dunham.
The president was apparently at
work his portly figure filling the pad
ded swing-chair. He had one elbow
on the desk, and the fingers of the
uplifted hand were thrust into his
thick mop of hair.
Smith had his own keys and he let
himself in quietly through the door
on the side street. The night watch
mans chair stood in it's accustomed
place in the vault corridor, but it
was empty. To suspicious person
the empty chair might have had it's
significance; but Montague Smith
was not suspicious. The obvious con-
clusion was that Mr.. Dunham had
sent the watchman forth upon some
errand; and the motive needed not
to be tagged as ulterior.
Without meaning to be particular
ly noiseless, Smith-rubber heels on
tiled floor assisting-was unlatching
the gate in the counter railing before
his superior officer heard him and
looked up. There was an irritable
note in the presidents greeting.
"Oh, it's you, at last, is it?" he
rasped. You have taken your own
good time about coming. It's a half
hour and more since | sent that note
to your ROOM
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-18

JOHN PRICE JAChoON
At the first annual banquet last
night of the Bankers Bowling Lea
que of Harrisburg and Steelton. John
Price Jackson was the principal
speaker. His address was brimful of
patriotism, urging every young man
to do his bit"
Commissioner Jackson told of the
many ways young men would prove
valuable in aiding their country. He
urged them to rally to the colors.
Those who are not called to war duty
he advised to help in the food pro-
duction, and making a success of the
increased acreage; and strict atten-
ton to the financial affairs of the i'm
pending crisis.
Tells of Visit TO Germany
Mr.. Jackson gave a very interest
ing narrative of his sojourn in Ger
many at the time the Teutons sent
their ultimatum to Russia, and the
subsequent declaration of war be-
tween the two countries.
The banquet was held at the rooms
of $. S. Rutherford, caterer, North
Second street. Guests numbered forty
and represented the various city and
Steelton banks. Music was furnished
by the Wieger orchestra, of Steelton,
Songs printed on the menu cards
were a feature between courses.
The committee in charge of ar
rangements included, A. S. Banmller,
Chairman; William Croft. Harry C.
Deik and George Sheaffer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-18
COMMUNICATIONS Rush
For Naturalization Papers
By Associated Press

New York, May 1S.-The rush of
unnaturalized Germans for permits
to enable them to continue living
within a half-mile of armories, forts
or other places used by the army and
navy. has become so great that
Thomas d. Mccarthy, United States
marshal, has requested the Depart
ment of Justice for fifty additional
thirty-eight Investigating applica,
tions.
Many hotel and cafe proprietors
have discovered that their resorts
will after June be within the zones
forbidden by the Presidents war
proclamation to enemy aliens.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-18
Naval Gunners Rescued
From the Rockingham
Arrive Safely in N. Y.
By Associated Press

New York, May 1S.-The British
steamship which picked up fourteen
men of the crew and naval gunners
of the American steamship Rocking
ham after that vessel was torpedoed
and sunk off the Irish coast on May
1 arrived here to-day with them.
Two men were killed when the
Rockingham was attacked. All the
survivors were returned to America.
The arrivals to-day, Third Officer
Arthur McKenny and thirteen naval
eunners, said they were adrift in an
open boat for forty eight hours be-
fore being rescued at point about
14O miles north of the spot where
their ship sunk. They had ample
provisions and water they said, and
suffered no hardships.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-18
TWO CASES co TO JURIEs

Tow cases in Common Pleas courts
reached juries this afternoon. The
one was heard in courtroom No. l
before President Judge George Kun
kel, Mrs. Annie Bordner of Carson
Vile appearing against George Paul
us and asking damages for alleged
slanderous statements which were
said to have been made in October,
1915. The other was a trespass case
before Judge S. ]. NJ. McCarrell, Mr..
and Mrs. John L. Koons suing the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-18

Philadelphia and Grading Railway
Company for damages because of the
death of their son Lester in an ac-
cident. Mrs. Joseph Anthony was
awarded verdict of $207 against A.
G. Troup, piano dealer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-18
Too Late For Classification.
Help Wanted-MaIe

TWO handy men wanted to paint
roofs. Boozers need not apply. Hite
& Hlte, 904 Market street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-18
LIQUOR BANNED
in ARMY CAMP
Reserve Officers Who Drink
IntoXicantS Will Be
Expelled

Fort Niagara. N. Y, May 1S.-There
is no place in the reserve officers
training camp for the lusher or the
man immoralIy inclined. This was
made plain to all men Wednesday by
Colonel Samuel w. Miller, the post
commander.
The members of the fifteen COM
panies in camp were informed that
any man seen leaving a saloon will
be summarily dismissed Each COM
pany was paraded on the grounds and
the order read to each one. The new
order went into effect at o'clock
Wednesday night. 1t is an IRON bound
rule, and leaves absolutely no loop
hole.
A man seen entering or coming from
saloon, or one who brings liquor
into the post is affected. and the order
also states that if the odor OF intoXi-
cants is detected in his breath he is
as guilty of breaking the rule as
though he entered camp in an intoXi-
Gated condition. Those who have been
known to visit questionable resorts
also are guilty of sufficient infrac-
tion to the rule as to cause their be-
ing stripped of their uniform and sent
home.