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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20
By BRIGGS

one of the best things in the world
to-day for all concerned. The con-
ditions brought about by the war
must have upset the old contention
that the work of food production
cannot go beyond a certain point.
High prices to the farmer for his
products are usually caused by small
crops. 1t has been argued, under
ordinary conditions of peace, that
however desirable increased produc-
ton of farms may be from the con-
sumer's point of view, 1t did not fol-
low that such increased production
would result in an Increase in the
cash income per farm. AS the theme
was embroidered, the farmer ap-
peared to have no incentive to scien-
'tific crop increase, for that would
mean merely lowering of the price
at which he would sell.
II should say that the plain man
who now raises soy beans will come
into his own. Farmers are the last
persons to take their place in the
modern world of organized industry.
In so far as agriculture is a special
lied branch, overproduction in it is
temporarily possible"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20
GOLF IN GOOD CAUSE

n n golf links all over the United
States on July 4 thousands
of golfers will play for the
benefit of the Red Cross fund. Golf
is good sport and excellent exercise
at any time, but played in the inter
ests of such a splendid cause it will
have even n greater zest than usual
for it's devotees. 1t is not often that
a man has opportunity to do his
bit" and have a days outing at one
and the same time.
The plan is this. The Red Cross
has suggested to the 100000 golfers
of the country that on July 4, when
the links are usually crowded to ca
pacity from sun-up to sunset, tour
naments be arranged. each entrant
be assessed a suitable fee and the
receipts given to the Red Cross. 1t
is expected that at least $780, 900
will be raised in this way, if the
day be fair.
The plan is capable of extension.
Why not have every vacationist con-
tribute a half-dollar to the fund and
every man, woman and child who
goes picnicking give nickel or a
dime? We believe this idea of vol
untary taxation for the support of
the Red Cross would have popular
approval. The average American is
a reckless spender when he starts
out to have a good time and a little
OF his vacation or outing fund di-
verted TO the benefit of sick and
wounded soldiers would not trouble
him in the least and might be con-
ducive to peace of mind should he
get to wondering whether or not
personal pleasures are permissible
under the strenuous circumstances
of the moment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Temperate Movie Man
Q Edit0r Of the TsIegrabh:

To the Editor of the Telegraph:
Easily the most popular or at
least one of the most popular movie
actors that comes to town is Douglas
Fairbanks. Many of his lovers would
sooner lose their dinner than to mlss
one OF his films. Recently he ap-
peared In Harrisburg in two of our
theaters the same week, and in each
picture there was introduced a pro-
longed drunken scene and, unneces-
sary to say, the tipsy fellows were
very funny and entertaining and
seemingly enjoyed by the audience.
But after talking among themselves
a few of his friends concluded that
ne was too big a man to be asso-
clated with such conduct. One of
these admirers wrote him about it,
asking him If he didn't think that he
could do his bit by cutting out tho
drunken scenes in his future films.
The following answer arrived u
few days ago:
'Iasky Studio,
Hollywood, California.
Dear Mr.. Blank:
Your point is very we'll taken and
L agree with you that drunken scenes
are not necessary, and will not be
SHOWN in any more of my pictures.
Sincerely yours,
Douglas Fairbanks"
TEMPERANCE.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20
TWO WAYS
ITO ensure ample support and ulti-
mate success for his proposed

TO ensure ample support and ulti-
mate success for his proposed
policy of conscription, Sir Rob-
ert Borden, the Conservative Prime
Minister of Canada, has called upon
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, his great an
tagonist and leader of the Liberal
party, to join in forming a coalition
Cabinet to carry on the government
OF the Dominion during the war.
In this country we do things diff
ferently. A Democratic President de-
cides upon conscription as national
policy, he finds his own party defiant
and himself dependent upon Repub-
lican support to pass the measure.
Yet Republicans are not called upon
to take seats in the Cabinet on the
other hand, if they make a nomina-
ton in Congressional by-election,
In district which has peen for years
Republican in representation-as In
the recent election in New Hamp-
shire-spokesmen for the admins
tration are sent out from Washington
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20
CYnics Rebuked

A rebuke to the cynics has been
the cooperation of the leaders OF
the various industries, most of them
representatives of the soulless CD
corporations, who are giving their
time with no compensation, and in
many cases even at personal expense
for offices, correspondence, etc, that
the government may have the benef1t
of their priceless experience. 1t is
very safe to say that were the gov
.ernment to be paying these men sal
aries, commensurate with the in
comes they would receive in their
regular business connections it would
represent a staggering sum. 1t is
not this fact, however, that is so
gratifying, as the spirit behind it
which prompts these men to give
their services in this patriotic way.
Second only is it to the patriotism
displayed by those who have en-
listed for actual service at the front,
for Greater love hath no man than
this, that he lay down his life"
We cannot all go to the trenches,
many of us can contribute very little
individually to the financial aid of
the government by purchasing
bonds, but we can all, from the
greatest to the least, forbear the
utterance Of gloomy or even dubious
comments relative to the business
future. Better If we think such
thoughts, to inform ourselves and see
how groundless they are, and then
spread the knowledge we have gain
ed to help suppress all manifesto
tons of pessimisrh.
We must not only think optimist-
ically, but we must talk and live
that way also. If we say we believe
that prosperity will continue, and
hoard our money, we are hypocrites
and as bad as traitors. Our being at
war should not be made the excuse
for Withholding any contemplated
expenditure, but the more reason for
making 1t, for when we spend we
show confidence in our continued
prosperity.
prosperity.-Commercial Car Journ-
al.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

r. v. Massey, the new general
superintendent of the Pennsylvania
railroad, found a number OF old
friends with whom he had worked
years ago when he took charge at
Altoona.
Judge Charles E. Berger, the
new Schuylkill judge, took a prom
inent part in prosecuting ballot
frauds some years ago.
-Ex-Speaker Amber is working
up sentiment for road improvements
county.
General c. A. Devel, who was
one of the officers at Camp Meade
in 1898. was the speaker at Chester
Military Academy commencement.
District Attorney E. Lowry
Humes will go into the federal SER
vice If the reserves are summoned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

Meanwhile and notwithstanding.
what has become of the daylight saw
ing proposition? If we are to have
this change in our economic system
IL would seem to be about time for
something to happen in that direc-
tion. Congress might save o lot of
daylight by cutting out the debating
activities OF that body and getting
down to brass tacks in the passage
of the war measures and all othef
legislation necessary for the welfare
of the country. 1t is estimated that
British people are now saving S12.-
100000 in gas and electric light bills
as a result of the daylight saving
movement-setting the clock one
hour ahead and so substituting an
hour of sunlight at one end of the day
for an hour of artificial light at the
other. England and France and Ger
many have already adopted the plan
with remarkable results.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

to tell the people OF the district that
1t will be counted reasonable for
them to prefer a Republican to a
Democrat.
1t may be this is the correct way
to unity nation at war. On the
other hand. it may be that the Cana
dian method is better.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 90
Han Is not the creature Of circun,-
staHecs; eireumStaneeJ are the creatures
Of men.
WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH
KANSAS?

TJHE Kasas City Star makes this
editorial reference to agricul-
tural conditions in Kansas:
AS an apology for it's small
wheat crop, Kansas begs to report
that it has from 2 to 21A million
acres more corn than ii ever
planted before. 1t has about twice
the usual acreage of oats and 1t
has an excess of from 25 to 80
per cent. forage crops. In addi-
tion, the small fruits are produc-
ing a bumper crop, and cherries
and apples look quite cheerful.
And now, the congregation will
please arise and repeat in chorus
that time-honored question:
What's the matter with Kansas ?"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20
CROP PEST LETTER

BY Prof. ]. G. Sanders, State
Economic Zoologist
THE GRAPE BERRY MOTH
AND ROOT WORM
d." HE Grape Berry Moth, and
the Grape Root Worm can
be controlled by thorough
spraying with arsenate of lead
and soap. Bordeaux mixture is
added to this to prevent black
rot and mildews from destroying
the crop of fruit. Add three
pounds of dry arsenate of lead
and two pounds of dissolved soap
to so gallons of 1880 Bordeaux.
Thoroughly apply just after the
grapes bloom and again about
IL to 16 days later. This will
kill the tiny berry, worms shortly
after they hatch and most of the
beetles of the grape root worms
before they deposit their eggs.
In some sections of Pennsylva-
MIA, where the season begins
earlier and is longer 1t may be
necessary to make a third spray
ing in the fore part of August to
prevent injury by the second
brood of grape berry worms.
Thorough work is necessary and
the spray can be applied best by
using leads of hose and directing
the spray nozzles by hand.
If the root worm beetles ap-
pear in numbers and eat their
peculiar chain-like areas in the
grape leaves without getting
enough poison to kill themselves,
thorough spraying with three
or four pounds of arsenate of
lead to fifty gallons of water,
should be made Immediately,
covering the foliage entirely with
spray and the root worm beetles
will be destroyed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

The success the Crown Prince has
had lately would seem to indicate that
1t might be a wise policy to let him
take command behind the lines to loot
the French households of silver and
kitchenware
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

In 1898 Stationary Firemen's In
ternational had 444 members. At
the recent convention the member
ship was placed at 1900.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

There Is hardly a trade or profess
sion that was formerly considered
absolutely masculine that does not
now engage many women.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

OF the 2.600 women conductors
employed on the London (England)
street cars nearly half were former
ly in domestic service.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

During the twelve months the Pc
oria Ull.) Street Car Mems Union
has been in existence wages have in
creased $50 per cent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20
No Marriage De CONVEYANCE

"These fell in love-" is the way the
Independence Examiner heads its list
of marriage licenses issued.-Kansas
City Times.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

A German woman and a prisoner
of war, usually a Russian, working
side by side in the field is a common
sight throughout Germany.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

Sunday labor has been abolished
as far as possible, in the factories
under the control of the British Min
lister of Munitions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

The eX-Czar could give the Kaiser
pointers how to attain a lasting
peace without annexations or indem-
mites
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

No move is made by the British
government without consulting trade
union officials. many of whom are
exempted from military service.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20
Labor Notes

Canada has entered into an under
taking to revise its policy in restrict
ing Hindu immigration into the
Dominion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

The great tinplate mills which the
Bethlehem Steel Company Is build
ing at Baltimore will be ready July
1. and the steel plate mills will be
ready August 1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

Women lamplighters of Glasgow,
Scotiand, wear neat uniform de-
signed purely on masculine lines.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

The English trade-union move
ment has a larger membership than
before the war and it has surrender
ed no standards definitely, although
some are suspended for the time
being.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

To meet the increased cost of liv-
ing over 100000 female munition
workers in England have asked for
an increase in pay.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

to unity a nation at war. On the
other hand, it may be that the Cana.
dian method is better.
ROBBERS OF THE POOR
lNER. HOOVER. speaking al
AVl Washington yesterday. made
the amazing assertion that the coun-
try has been robbed of a quarter OF
billion dollars in the last five
months by food SPECTATORS.
Flour should not be sold for more
than 50 a BARREL" he said, but some
one is charging IS more on every
barrel. About $5O,Oo0,OOO is being
taken from the people each month in
this fashion. This means that $780,
900, 900 has been taken from them in
excess of normal profit on flour alone
during the last five months"
Mr.. Hoover told the Senator's:
Food prices must be controlled
or they will rise to gigantic
Unless food is controlled the
European demand may leave this
country without sufficient supply
The only way to relieve the
situation Is for Congress to pass
the bill creating a food controller.
BY ordinary effort America can
produce so per cent. of what her
allies need. The other 40 per cent.
must be supplied by self-denial
and rigid economy.
Hoover's main purpose in appear
ing before the Senator's was to dis
claim there was any idea of a food
dictatorship" in the bill.
But he need not have explained,
so far as the great majority of
American people are concerned. The
public is perfectly willing to have
Mr.. Hoover as food dictator" Rath-
er one dictator whom they have
learned to trust than a thousand who
have boosted prices at will and who
rob them of a quarter billion dollars
in five months.
The people believe Mr.. Hoover has
told the truth. They are fully con-
vinced that food prices are extra
ordinarily high only because few
food barons have been able to con-
troll the supply. They would not feel
so badly about it did they think the
farmers were getting the benefit of
the high prices, for the farmer is a
good spender along legitimate lines,
and when he is very prosperous the
whole nation feels the benefit in in
creased yields and the consequent
purchases Of farm equipment. But
with the excess profits going only to
the food speculator, to the injury of
both the farmer and the consumer,
public indignation is growing apace.
At time when the food supply is
large, wages high and work plenti-
full to a degree never before known.
the cost of provisions is reaching
proportions that are out of the reach
even of families that never before
had so much money to spend. This
condition is going to give rise to seri-
Gus disturbances if 1t is not cor
rected. Pressed as most business
men are by the hardships and uncer-
tainties of war trade complexities,
they must face another readjustment
of wages If the price of food is not
reduced. Whether they like it or
not, employers must realize that
even the present high scales of pay
will not be sufficient to meet the ac-
tuaI needs of working people unless
there is some relief in the way of
lower food costs. We cannot afford
at this moment, with all the neces-
sity there is for maximum output in
every line of effort, to enter upon a
period of industrial disturbance, of
aad
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

Beginning November 1, members
of Cleveland (Ohio) Electrical Work.
ers' Union No. 3S will receive an ad-
ditional 25 cents a day, and on the
following May / another 25 cents a
day. making the minimum wage
$3.50. Overtime will be double these
rates
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

The Chilean government is devot-
ing much attention to developing the
coal mines of that country, some of
which extend three miles under the
ocean.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20
DO YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg is supplying
large numbers of shoes for
Southern State shipments?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

Published evenings except Sunday by
THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING co.
Telegraph Building, Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

E.J. J.STACKPoLE.P P,sst s. ESitoY.in-C c h;ef
#. r. OYSTER. Business Maxogsy.
GUS NJ. STEINMETz. ManoginR Editor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

HISTORIC HARRISBURG
In early days Sunday services usad
to be held on summer evening"
along the River Front
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

Third-class city officials who have
been here considerably this year
keeping tabs on the legislation af-
fecting that class of municipalities
in Pennsylvania say that they pro-
pose to start early next time. The
Third-Class City League will meet
in Hazleton in August and the plan
is to have the changes favored in
the laws thoroughly threshed out
long before the next Legislature
meets so that the bills may be dis
cussed next year before the legisla-
tors are elected. In this way many
things which have caused trouble
this session will be overcome.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20
A SHORT
DROP.

ALWAYS
HANGING
ROUND.
Mrs. Squirrel.
I wish that
'possum would
utt hanging
round here at
night. He makes
me nervous
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20

The systematic manner in which
the roofs are torn off buildings and
things are ripped apart in the
demolition of the structures in Cap
itol Park extension is attracting
some attention. When the wreckers
start on building it is only a mat
ter of hours until the filling up of
the cellar excavation starts. The
building is taken apart and the ma
terial piled up. 1t does not stay long
as it is in demand and houses are
memories in a mighty short time.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-20
Mr.. Hoover told the Senator's:

Food prices must be controlled
or they will rise to gigantic
heights.
Unless food is controlled the
European demand may leave this
country without sufficient supply
next spring.
The only way to relieve the
situation Is for Congress to pass
the bill creating a food controller.
BY ordinary effort America can
produce so per cent. of what her
allies need. The other 40 per cent.
must be supplied by self-denial
and rigid economy.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-12
THE END IS NOT YET.

waS- ae .praren, D every observer that the success ot tae Russian revolution < far fro., being assured. Ol tre eaatrary. j,s 5srS T greatest stress l:e inst ahead.
 :. .-.> ho.r. .. ;s darkness ard doubt. u,'- certainty ard rniSgsYing r,ixs<. with greet 5es ot hope ard deSpoa5erey or tte part or ore fac -3er. The Gber@. t5-css in PesroErad are rep resented as waiting b-ea-e-eS>.s- s.S b what re -sy F7-il &o. A army .-as anil very recently 7.4S bound together oy one bond that q military d;eiplirs and ore aspiration 7.1at ot rleas.rr c1e ~Li.Ele Father. zise Car wsa ,aS- his ersv-n orer night. Ire question TOW =. how Nil -h;s great army stand To wha. flag will i rally :, Hcsz leader VI. | follow. Tce answer r.usz >2o1 hs given. Tne ba,:,s -ee7 seems to have r. -re s-se.t i--e question = influence between .ez Ea--e-c ~s7ze= and --e Tsa:o.> and no. a --..= ~-1 -~@s. ' -1s experience ot ,ne h. -sz -sE s@ .sas- aS 5. s.s56e. there < no '@ae. e-. 7r. R.-s~.a wiz. sand 7vi.a me Allies
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-12
NO MORE WALKING BOSSES

The more we study the conScription bill re celtly enacted into law by congress, the more we beeome convinced of its usefulness. The most useful part of the >elective draft system will be the ability of OUT government to shift any place or occupation required sufficient men 70 take care of all industrial or agricultural con- dirloElS that may need immediate help. The wis dom of providing naen not only for the army but to see that the whole country is not disorganized
 a.ZlS more and more Vo all aS il dawns upon us .a7- ;. reaches. and that is no doubt the reas- aa Wy zEe SelecEive conScription bill received l- nas.v be said sl'e unanimous indorsement oi congress. By conScription. old "stiffs'-eren shovel stiffs, will be subject to the will of the government. And those of IS who may be phy. z-lsT unfit to So II the trenches. will be made to hoe potatoes or wash the dishes The bossing will be done from tl,e headquarters for all of us
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-12
JOHNNY. CAN'T YOU BE G00De

Ts.@errov : Mothers aar. B.i: v-v m 5aE more -har others
 There is IT god reason . tou5. the truth contained 1T -he wal thar -= modern child z.1.s ro gre@: respec. t9r age ard pare--hoc5. Ina ez r -@@g-s-.-= a-e 15 .ea 'S-..z-- .Al4--''- ard -1= g.rl :2 p.g-s... :s -oas cs3-e sopl,z-cz. =d 1aa- -;S father s- Ter -.5-.zs-. and S-rs-..s- ' indifferent . guiding hard = either Fs7r- eF,=-- a1 snail z-..as. ot ta.si. =s vii. -ss par- er+
 lis ro- ..e e.5-:as.tor95 parents .aa- -a5 world should r-az.- :a- 51- modern rr57rs<s.ss rss-s9.tood .ta., meets rso5zrn problem II I modern z-@-. =s-,5 reflects aS 1oes -a szs e-se - Er=ss - age - = raining TOW 1aES : 5r=z- -1=--y5 -.= awakening T t.=S is.- -=1-=s. e1-o1=1 .ez 1-a-;.z z -se min. sr5 --s stimulation q --.= pav=~ . -eaz5r. H. soon becomes 2 c2..5 I: modern -i2.s l=ag-:rg behind
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-12
FOR THE FIRE
 IN THE CRATE

We have special grate coal which you will do well to use. II burns evenly and with 8 glow tha, brings many pictures to the mind of the behrlder I. is q splendid heat producer. t9>.
 Seated before a grate fire. fed with our coal, there is g charm ana com fort that only srate fire can ereate
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-12

cd Ideas tha tmoshers have So long cherished. This, then must be that which led to theadoption of Mothers Day. \ desire to conserve old mem- or5cS And that day should be made sacred by forgetting the modern time, go back with mother 2nd show her that she has not vet been relegated PIT the back shelf. Johnny. can't you be good to- MOTION. write mother letter and tell her that yOl are still her boy, II will please her so much ,o know that with all your modern ideas, you have not forgotten her.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-12
IMITATION

is the sincerest form of flattery. that is why it pleases us to hear that other laundries claim to do work just like ours. It is tribute to the excellence Of our laudering which we fully ap- preciate. But why not have the origi- nal? Send us your washables and you won't have to say they are as perfect as ours. The work will be ours and the real thing.