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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
Weighing the Movies

Experts, who have balanced the
good with the bad of the motion pic
lures, hold that the influence is
eighty-five per cent. good, according
to Ellery f. Reed who describes in the
May Mothers Magazine a recent in
vestigation. directed by the graduate
department of sociology of Clark Uni
versity. Following are some of the
conclusions reached:
The movie is great teacher of So
ciology. 1t is no longer true that zone
half does not know how the other half
lives" The broad outlook on social
conditions the photoplay is giving to
the masses Is laying the foundation
for vast social and economic changes
In sex relations the photoplay is
standing for high ideals. Love between
the sexes forms part of almost every
plot Immoral relations or scenes sug-
gestive of such sometimes appear, but
are almost invariably condemned by
the general atmosphere of the play.
Was the movie found wanting in
clean, healthy atmosphere? A number
of the plays were sermons on gam
bling, theft, selfishness, unfaithful-
ness, drunkenness, immortality and So
ciaL injustice. The moral lessons of
the pictures were more effective for
the absence of exhortation. The
drama of life with all its intricate
conflicting emotions, its succession of
cause and effect, it's pain, its injustice
it's joys and it's rewards is more vivid
ly seen than in life itself.
The personal life and environment
of the observer fade away. He lives
with the heroes and heroines on the
screen. Their problems, their suffer-
ings, their regrets. their joys, their
victories are keenly felt by the OBJ
server. He sees that suffering in
evitably follows evil and injustice and
that happiness follows virture, justice
and love. The photoplay has been
large has not been found wanting.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22

Scores of eminent men from all parts
of Pennsylvania were last night named
by Governor Martin g. Brumbaugh to
serve on a committee for the safety
and defense of Pennsylvania. The COM
mfttee is headed by George Wharton
Pepper, noted Philadelphia lawyer, and
will proceed Immediately to devise
ways and means to get complete and
accurate information as to the indus
trial and other resources of the Key
stone state which can be utilized in
case of emergency.
The Governor spent most of the day
getting into touch with eminent men
to serve on the committee and met
with hearty and patriotic response,
that of Mr.. Pepper being especially SO.
He wired: "I accept appointment and
viii render the best service of which 1
am capable"
Details of the work of the committee
will be worked out as soon as con-
ferences will be held. The general
plan has not been announced but there
will be little time lost and the in
formation gathered by departments of
the State government will be placed
at the disposal of the committee and
the men in each community will be
asked to take care of certain features.
The committee is as follows:
Chairman-George Wharton Pepper.
Philadelphia.
Allentown-Col. H c. Trexler, Sam
uel W. Traylor, e. A. Soleliae, James
Hunsicker, James L. Marsteller.
Altoona-James Lloyd, Jr., William
S. Aaron, J. Banks Kurtz
Beaver Falls--Dr. J. S. Louthan.
Bethlehem--Frank Roberts, Warren
A. Wilbur.
South Bethlehem.-Chas. NJ. Schwab.
observation-disclosures ID. Boal
Braddock-B. Il. Dinkey.
North Braddock-David Collingwood,
A. NJ. Scott.
Bradford-Lewis Emery Jr, George
w. Mitchell.
Bristol-Joseph r. Grundy.
Carlisle-Lewis S. Sadlers
Chambersburg-Mo d. Kenne-
dy.
Chester-W. S. Mcdowell. William C.
Sproul, George C. Hetzel.
Coatesville-W. w. Ridgway.
Observation-Disclosures Davidson, E.
4. Norton, i. w. Wright.
Couderspurt-Geo. p. Donehoe.
Danville-James Scarlet.
Dubois-G. A Lukehart.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22

TO be possessed of head of heavy,
beautiful hair: soft, lustrous. fluffy
waVy and free from dandruff, is merely
a matter of using a little Danderine.
1t is easy and inexpensive to have
nice, soft hair and lots of it. Just get
25-cent bottle of Knowlton's Dam
derine now-all drug stores recon-
mend it-apply little as directed and
within ten minutes there will be an
appearance of abundance. freshness,
Huthness and an incomparab BILE gloss
and luster, and try as you will you
can not find trace of dandruff or fall
ing hair; but your real surprise will
De after about two weeks use. when
you will see new hair--flne and downy
at flrst--yes-but really new hair
sprouting out all over your scalp
Danderine is, we believe. the only sure
hair grower. destroyer OF dandruff and
cure for itchy scalp and never fails to
stop falling hair at once.
IL you want to prove how pretty and
sort your hair really is, moisten a cloth
with little Danderlne and carefully
draw 1t through your hair--taking one
small strand at time. Your hair Will
e soft, glossy and beautiful in Just
sew moments-a delightful surprise
awaits everyone who tries this.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
Labor Leaders Protest
Against Anti-Strike Law
BY Assoeiated Press

Washington, d. c.. March 22.-Presi-
dent Gompers and Secretary Morrison.
have presented to Attorney General
Gregory protest against the decla-
ration of the Supreme Court in the
Adamson law decision that the right
of railroad employees to strike is linn
tied by the public interest.
The labor leaders declared the court
had gone out of its way to inject this
"reactionary" assertion into its opinion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
DUTCH MAY BAR SHIPS

by HSSocIdfed PFeSS
London, March pa dispatch to
Reuters Telegram Company from AM
sterdam says: 1T is understood that
the Dutch government has intimated
that it is not prepared to allow armed
American merchantmen in Dutch har-
borS"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
D r I N X
III A 3 I T
RELIABLE HOME TREATMENT

RELIABLE HOME TREATMENT
The ORRINE treatment for the
Drink Habit can be used with absolute
confidence. 1t destroys all desire for
whiskey, beer or other alcoholic stimu-
lants. Thousands have successfully
used it and have been restored to lives
of sobriety and usefulness. Can be
given secretly. Costs only S1.00 per
box. If you fail to get results from
ORRINE after a str'T ycnr no y.
will be refunded. ASK for free bcoS-
het telling all about OnRINE
Geo. A. Gorgas, 16 N. Third street.
HIarrisburg; John A. McCurdy. /Steel-
Eon; II. +. Branhouse, Mechanicsburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
WOMEN IN CONVENTION

Titusville, Pa, March 22.-The an
"ual convention of the 80 t'1'",ste !
rti'ct cf e." Sta - i~ ".'pn
: . s,i il or,c4 op~asu ,ere to-
Giy Will G. ;ddrc4 y. ~ -
of the state Department of Labor.
Harrisburg Delegates from this sec
ton of the state are in attendance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22

Coal Company. thirty miles from here.
was destroyed by fire yesterday with
a loss estimated at $4,000. In the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-10
IN THE WAR FOR IDEALS
 OF LIBERTY
Italy Will Maintain the Struggle Until Justice
 Secured-W Wonderful
 Work Accomplished

ROME, Sept. 10-Italy joined in the war for ideals of liberty and justice, wishing also to insure her frontier from the danger of assaults by her hereditary foe, says Viterio Scialoia, member of tho cabinet with out portfolio. in discussing the pres ent Italian advance positions with the Associated Press.
 Austria" he said, "by bombing Venice and inhuman treatment of our subjects, shows she is always the enemy of liberty and the rights of nations. The successes now be ing gained by the Italian armies crowned many months of work un der the most difficult conditions. The great extension of the Italian front and it's special nature are character istic of Italy's present condition The steep and difficult mountains surrounding Italy on the north give great variety to the means with which the offensives are being made. Making roads and using pulleys to a height of 5000 feet is a military feat worthy of mention. The Ital ians also have made much technical progress, especially in mountain en- gineering.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-10
TAKU RIVER IS NAVICABLE FROM
 SALT WATER TO ITS HEADWATERS
 STEAMER OF SMALL DRAFT

cred with cottonwood groves and consists of sandy gravel soil ell riched by the alluvial deposits and vegetable loam which has gathered in the valley for centuries. The grazing possibilities of the valley can not be estimated, but thousands of head of cattle could find plenty of grass and other food in the summer, and during the winter could graze on the bushes and cottonwood leaves, supplemented with prepared food.
 Saw-Tooth Mountains
 The river runs between two parl. Tel ranges of saw-tooth mountains which reach height in places near y mile greater than Mt. Juneau The mountains are exceedingly steep and rough. and most of them are covered with snow glacier cap They extend hundreds of feet above the timber line and even above the line of the brush, which covers their lower slopes Goats by the hundreds were to be seen grazing among the crags and peaks of the higher noun tains.
 The Cassiar with the party on board left Juneau shortly before noon )n last Wednesday and ran to the mouth of the river A short stop was made at the cabin of F. P Porfd The boat then ran over the bar without any difficulty and stopped early in the evening at the upper camp of the Territorial Road Com mission.
 Pick Strawberries Here is located a homestead taken ID by MT. Pond, and the party pick ed and ate many strawberries which lad been raised there. Vegetables rom the garden were also secured md taken aboard the boat for use ,n the trip.
 An inspection of the work being lone by the road commission force was made. The road has beer cleared for the full 60 feet of the right of way for a distance of nearly .hree miles across the flats at tho mouth of the river. It runs through ! beautiful grove of small spruce md cottonwoods for the greater part )f the distance, the balance being )ver grass flats across the homestead If Ben Bullard. There is but one slight turn in the road for the on tire distance.
 A fine camp has been constructed for the workmen at this point, the kitchen and dining room being 6 fine big log cabin. The men are com fortably housed on frame buildings and tents. A fine large log stable is also being erected, and the crew is at present working on construc tion. work around the rock poin, which extends into the river at this
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-10
Captain William Strong Takes the Pond Party Up River Through a
 New Wonderland.
POSSIBILITIES GREAT
Country Abounds in Game of Many Kinds and Mining Outlook
 Is Also Good.

After having fully demonstrated that the far-famed Taku River is navigable from salt water to the head waters of the stream, and after having demonstrated that the sec tion drained by the stream and it's tributaries will some day in the not distant future become valuable asset to the commercial center of Gastineau Channel, the steamer Gas siar, Capt. William Strong, with it's party of Juneau business men and sightseers arrived back at the mouth of the river Friday night and the party on board returned to Juneau Saturday night on the Iowa.
 The trip has fully demonstrated to the satisfaction of all those max ing it that the region along the Taku River is fit for a tourists paradise The scenery is magnificent, and ex ceeds anything else in Southeastern Alaska in the opinion of the party In comparison the famous Yosemite Valley is tame, according to those who are familiar with both.
 The river is navigable for a boat of large size and of proper construc- ton for a distance of approximately 40 miles, and with a smaller boat of the same construction, the water way can be navigated for as much farther The section drained by the river abounds in big game and fish, and will eventually become a farm ing and stock raising center, as well as a mineral producing region.
 Drains Glacial Valley
 The Taku River drains a glacial valley with an average width of about three miles-ranging from about eight miles on the lower end to one on the upper The bottom of the valley for the entire distance is practically level from one side to the other. and the grade from the mouth of the river to it's source is very easy. At no place in the en- tire distance travelled by the Cassiar was water encountered swift enough to Eadse the use of the entire power capacity of her engines.
 The bottom of the valley is cov-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-10
BARUCH SELLS HIS
 SEAT ON EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, September 10. - seat on the New York Stock Ex- change to Francis w. Welch for $58.O00, and will retire from Wall Street activities, at least during the war. Mir. Baruch will devote him. self entirely to the duties of his po- sition on the Buying Committee of the War Industries Board. and may become the purchasing agent of the Federal Government. if such po- sition is created.
 It is expected that Eugene Meyer jr., who was big operator on the Exchange and close associate of MT. Earuch in his speculation, will be- come assistant purchasing agent of the Government MT. Meyer re- gently retired with big fortune. His firm of Eugene Meyer jr. & Co. has been dissolved.
 Bernard Nj. Baruch has been one of the most successful of modern American brokers, financiers and spectators. He has handled some of the greatest f1otations of modern times. The securities of the Alaska Juneau mine were presented to the investing public through his house, and he has been identified with a great many big transactions that have concerned Alaska. The for tuno accumulated hv him io acx, mated to run into nine figures.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-10

place. The rock work will extend for a distance of approximately 800 feet, after which the road will be extended up the river across the flats.
 Near Boundary Line
 Leaving the road camp the Cas- siar party proceeded to Boundary Creek, about a mile from the Inter- national Line, on the American side, where they remained for the night. During the first days trip, six big glaciers were passed and the mem bers of the party were busy taking photographs and admiring the won- derful scenery. The far-famed Eos ter, or Taku Glacier. with it's dead side partner, the Norris glacier were first passed. Then came the North Arm of the Taku which was passed just before reaching the road camp. The large Twin Glaciers, which cover the top of and surrounds mountain 5,526 feet in height were next passed. Each of these glaciers is as large or larger than the famous Taku, and can be seen for much greater dis tance. They meet at the bottom of the mountain and fall crashing into "a lake which is kept full of floating bergs.
 On the opposite side of the river is seen Wright Glacier. monstrous in size and which extends for miles back into the mountains. This is the last glacier to be seen on the trip, with the exception of small ones on the tops of the high noun. tains which line the river on both sides.
 Country Changes After passing the Wright glacier GAL TWO-Taku river the entire character of the country changes from that of the coastal section The air becomes warm and balmy, tho characteristics of the trees, bushes, flowers and wild plants are entirely different. The country lis unbelievably different from the coastal section and is about the same as the interior sections. In lstead of spruce and hemlock forests with salmon berry and blue berry underbrush, as on the coast, the river section is covered with cotton woods, birch, alder, willow, balsam l fir, with some pine and small spruce The bushes consist of high bush ] cranberries and willows and small maple. Large open meadows are encountered as we'll as the heavily | timbered tracts.
 Pulp Possibilities The paper pulp possibilities are immense as the river for miles and miles is lined with large flats GOV. cred with heavy stands of cotton wood trees, which make fine paper pulp. The most of the timber, how ever is located on the Canadian side of the line.
 Big game hunting on the river will some day prove an attraction to hundreds of tourists and hunters from all sections of the world. It is not necessary to take pack hors es and travel for hundreds of miles as is dorie at Telegraph Creek. The moose are right in the valley oi
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-10
ENGLAND AND WALES WILL CUT DOWN ON
 RAISING OF CATTLE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10-tAs a war time measure, England and Wales plan to use more than two million acres of grazing land for the plant ng of grain, an official statement received here today by the food ad ninistration announced.
 The agricultural program indicates hat cattle are to be sacrificed for grain in the present emergency and hat the end of the war will find England almost entirely dependent n America for the solution of the neat problem.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-10
CIRCUS WON'T SUFFER
 PEANUT CROP DOUBLED

MACON. Ga, Sept. 10.-The mod est peanut has entered largely into the food crop of South Georgia this year. Nearly double the usual quan- tity is being raised. One farmer near Mystic, Ga, will make l1O bushels to the acre. and with the market price $1.70 . bushel will furnish a paying object lesson to that section.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-10
WELL, IT HELPS SOME.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 10. Only three articles classed as foodstuffs showed a decrease in price from May, 1914. to May. 1917. accord ing to a comparison of export prices announced by the Department of Commerce. The commodities not in- cluded in the general advance in cost are green coffee. oranges and dried apples.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-10

Our idea of an unsuccessful honey moon is one wheer the bride does not know how to keep house and the groom does not know how to keep still.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-07-13
A DOLLAR IN ROAD
REPAIRS SAVES NINE

Columbia, Mo-, July 12-Did
you ever travel over country
roads where bridges and culverts
were always at a different level
from the roadway on either
side? How much energy is vast
ed and how many vehicles are
wrecked by the presence of
chuck holes on both sides of
culverts and bridges! 1t can be
easily shown that the expense of
avoiding such holes bears a very
minor relation to the waste caus.
ed by their presence.
The mere discomfort of rid.
ing in a vehicle over such OBJ.
%structions is the least important
phase of the matter. 1t is the
wear and tear on the materia
equipment for travel and trans
portation that makes this al
economic problem rather thar
one of mere comfort of travel.
The active use of shovel a
bout ten minutes woul,
frequently be sufficient to re
pair a bad place that might dali,
cause a damage of many dollars
"A stitch in time saves nine,
and a dollar expended in timel
road repairs will save nine do.
lars in material damage.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-07-13
Prices for Threshing.

The following prices for
threshing were adopted by a
joint committee of Threshermen
and Farmers at Higginsville,
June Is, 1917, and will prevail
in Lafayette county for the
year 1917:
Threshing from shock, with
crew, wheat Is cents oats 1919
cents, farmers furnishing feed
and fuel, but fuel to be paid for
by threshermen.
Threshing from shock without
crew, wheat 6 cents oats q
cents. Farmer to furnish crew
and fuel.
Threshing from stack with
crew, wheat 10 cents; oats 6
cents. Farmer furnishing feed
and fuel, but fuel to be paid for
by threshermen.
Threshing from stack without
crew, wheat 6 cents; oats q
cents. Farmer to furnish crew
and fuel.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-07-13
DRAFT THE NATIONAL GUARD
President Issues Proclamation Dis
charging State Soldiers From Mi
Iitia Status-Mobilize August 5.

Washington, July 1O.-The last step
necessary to make the entire national
guard available for duty in France was
taken today by President Wilson with
the issue of a proclamation drafting
the state troops into the army of the
United States August S.
To make certain that the purpose Of
the National Defense Act is carried
out, the proclamation also specifically
declares the men drafted to be dis
charged from the old militia status on
that date. In that way the constitu-
tional restraint upon use Of militia
outside the country is avoided and the
way paved for sending the regiments
to the European front.
Prior to the application of the draft,
regiments in the northern and eastern
sections of the country are called into
the federal service as national guards
men, III two increments to be mobil-
lied July Is and 25. Many units al
ready are federalized and presumably
they will be modified with the other
troops from their states. The guard
from the other states will be mobil-
lied on the day of the draft. The ar
rangement was necessary to provide
for movement of the regiments south
to their concentration camps without
congestion, and to the same end the
division Of states into these incre-
ments was revised from the original
schedule.
The operative date Of the draft was
delayed until August 5 so that all regi-
ments can he taken into the army
simultaneously.
Fourteen camp sites for the sixteen
tactical divisions into which the guard
will be organized for war purposes
have already been selected and the
militia bureau is preparing the rail
way routing of the troops to the
camps. Seven of the sites selected
are in the Southeastern Department,
five in the Southern and two in the
Western. The only two divisions posi-
lively assigned are the Nineteenth. in
Guiding the California guard, which
will go to Linda Vista, Cal, and the
Twentieth, including Oregon, Wash
ington and other states in the North
west, which will go to Palo Alto, Cal.
The Missouri and Kansas national
guard, formally drafted into the fed
eral service August 5, will be trained
in a camp at Deming, N. M, instead
of Fort Sill, as originally planned.
They will report to their armories
August 5, but the camp will be ready
a few days later and they soon will
entrain for their New Mexico camp.
1t seems assured now that the Mis-
souri-Kansas division will spend
Christmas day behind the trenches in
France for it is planned to rush the
southern training and give them in
tensiye work in France, just like Per
shing's regulars.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-07-13
MISSOURI PAPERS WILL
COMPETE FOR LOVING CUP
Award To Be Made at Universe
ty for Good Citizenship
Work.

Columbia, Mo-, July 12-Rules
governing the award of the sill
yer loving cup offered by the
School of Journalism of the u
University of Missouri to the Mis-
souri, paper doing the most con-
~stuctive work on behalf Of good
citizenship have been announ-
ced. The rules were formula
ted by a committee consisting Of
the president and two former
presidents of the Missouri Press
Association: H. j. Blanton of the
Paris Appeal William Southern,
Jr., of the independence Exam
liner; and Fred Naeter Of the
Cape Girardeau Republican. The
contest is open to all Missouri
newspapers.
The cup will be awarded to
the Missouri newspaper which in
the twelve months ending April
l, 1918, does, in its field, the
most constructive work on be-
half of good citizenship, which
is Interpreted to mean promot-
ing, by publication of editorial,
news, advertising and other ar
ticles, the elevation of the stand
ards of living and the permits
sion to all men of attainment Of
these standards.
Nominations for the award
may be made by commercial
clubs, civic leagues or other or
gained groups, or by individu-
ais. They must be made prior
to April 5, 1918, in writing to
the School Of Journalism and
be accompanied by a written
statement of the reasons for the
nomination, together with a file
of the issues of the newspaper
containing the articles for which
special claim is made.
The judges will be the pres
ident of the Missouri Press AS
ISOLATION, the president of the
Missouri Writer'S Guild, and the
president of the State Historical
Society. The decision will be
announced during Journalism
Week, 1918, at the University.