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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
ILLITERACY IN IT, S. BEYOND
BELIEF, ARMY DRAFT SHOWS
Secretary Lane, in Letter to The President and Congress
Members, Urges Early Remedial Legislation

. Secretary of the Interior Lane has
sent the following letter to the
President and to Senator Hoke Smith
and Representative William j. Sears
.chairmen of the Senate and House
committees on education:
II believe that the time has come
when we should give serious conside-
ration to the education of those who
can not read or write in the United
States. The war has brought facts
to our attention that are unbeliev-
able and that are in themselves ac-
cusatory. There are in the United
States Cor were when the census was
taken in 1910 5,516.163 persons
over 10 years of age who were un-
able to read or write in any language.
There are now nearly 100000 men
of draft age in the United States who
are, l presume, registered, who can
not read or write in English or i'll
any other language.
Illiterates Over 20 Years of Age
over 100000 of the illiterates
in this country were 30 years of age
or more. This figure equals the TO-
tai population of the States of Cali
fornia, Oregon, Washington, Mon
tana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado
Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico,
and Delaware. The percentage oi
illiterates varies in the several states
from IL per cent in Iowa to 20 per
cent in Louisiana. More than 10 per
cent. of it was in thirteen states
Half of the illiterates were between
20 and As years of age. 1t has been
estimated by one of those concerned
with this problem that if these 1--WE
million and half illiterate persons
were stretched in double line OF
march at intervals of three feet
and were to march past the White
House at the rate of twenty-five
miles a day, it would require more
than two months for them to pass.
over 5S per cent. are white persons,
and of these 100000 are native
born whites.
Vast Economic Loss
"I beg you to consider the econo-
mic loss arising out of this condition.
If the productive labor value of an
illiterate is less by only 80 cents a
dav than that of an educated man
OIL, woman the country is losing $S25,-
100000 a year through illiteracy.
This estimate is no doubt under
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
Capitol Hill Notes

Police to HeIp-State police were
asked byk the State Health Depart
ment to-day to aid in corralling two
smallpox suspects who had escaped
from quarantine at Moon Run. A
new case of smallpox appeared in
Scranton to-day. Engineers and med
ical men are hunting for the cause
of the meningitis outbreak in Lu-
Zerne county.
Williamstown Complaint-Reiff &
Nestor, of Williamstown. to-day
filed complaint with the Public Serv-
ice Commission against the increase
in rates of the Williamstown Gas
Company.
Soldiers Get Prescnts-Attaches of
the Auditor Generals Department
have presented handsome wrist
watches to two attaches of the de-
partment who are about to enter the
United States Army service. The re-
cipients were Robert p. Cox and
Thomas D. Fry, who are leaving this
week. Mr.. Cox goes to the aviation
Photographic school. Gabriel Fl.
Moyer made the presentation speech
es.
His Bell Too Busy-P. NJ. Tebbs,
1916 Whitehall street. Harrisburg, to-
day asked the aid of the Public Serv-
ice Commission in obtaining relief
from ringing of his telephone bell.
He claims that his contract with the
Bell Company is that he should not
have any but his own ring, but that
he gets others.
Capitol Notes-Marie *. Barnitz,
Hanover. was appointed a notary
public to-day.
Governor Brumbaugh, Attorney
General Brown and Commissioner
O'Neil left for Philadelphia this aft
ernoon. They will attend the celebra -
ton of the freeing of the Old York
road in Montgomery county tonight.
Senator w. NJ. Lynch, of Scranton,
was here to-day on Capitol business.
Capitol departments closed to-day
until after Easter. Good Friday is a
legal holiday and the departments
will remain closed until Monday.
Governor Brumbaugh and practical
ly all of the state officials have gone
10 their homes over the weekend
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

~
TO exceptions ana
S@zzzsz1-S to the approval OF
! tw" srt,au Jurius OF quarter ses-
sions
The board urges changing the
| lines of the present structures across
| the creek, eliminating a dangerous
curve and erecting the new bridge
across the creek at a different angle.
Consent of the two property own
ers affected releasing the county
/ from any damage claims has been
secured it is reported. The viewers
were L. Clark Cowden, Joseph w.
Umberger and Paul c. Smith.
Continue Murder Trials. - Motion
to continue the trials of the four
colored men held on murder charges
were granted by the court to-day.
The defendants, Charles Kyler, Will
liam Evans, Jack Ellis and Andrew
Carey, were bourht into court Two
of them, Evans and Cary, have no
attorneys. When asked whether they
had anything to say after they were
told of the m|Sion to continue, Doth
replied in the negative.
During the morning more than a
score of probationers of the court
were called to report. In practically
every case the defendant on parole
had been on good behavior, and sew
eral of them were discharged.
George Stauffer, jointly indicted with
Joseph Fl. Jones for larceny, was said
to have been neglecting his family
Judge Kunkel ordered him to re-
port again in June, but discharged
Jones. calling Stauffer's attention to
the action. Three colored girls, sem
fenced to pay the costs in a suit Of
last year, were ordered to make
final paVmentS before the June pro-
baton court.
Recorder Returns. - County Re-
corder James E. Lentz has returned
after an extended visit to southern
points, where he spent some time
in the soldier camps. He was at his
office in the courthouse to-day.
Letters on Estatc.-Letters of ad-
ministration on the estate of Minnie
Acri were issued to-day by Register
Roy c. Danner to Michael SBarbush.
Offices to Close.-City and county
offices will be closed tomorrow
Good Friday, as it is u legal holi
day.
Pile Petitions. petit
tions for committeeman in city dis
tricts were filed by the following:
Boyd Manbeck, county; George j..
Hutton. Robert l.. Jackson, w. l..
James, city. all Republican. Eleventh
ward, First precinct; Frank A..
Gemperling, city Republican,
Eleventh ward, Fourth precinct;
George r. Hoyer. county: James *.
Armstrong. Thomas Taylor, city, all
Republican. Third ward, First pre-
cinct.
Judge McCarrelI Improving. --
Judge S. j. NJ. McCarrell, who is Ill
at his home, is steadily improving it
was reported to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
CANNOT DISPENSE
WITH MOTOR CAR
No More Than We Can DO
Without Typewriters, Tcle-
graph or Telephone


Gould the American people get
along without the automobile" 2"
asks +. c. Ensminger, distributor for
bort. Undoubtedly they could, but
no easier than they could get along
without typewriter, telegraph, tele-
phone, street car and elevator. 1t
is necessary in order to maintain
present standards of human efficien-
Cy. 1t is one of the things that has
made us great in achievement, be-
cause ii has kept us in closer touch
with Others. 1t has reduced miles
to yards, hours to minutes.
There is therefore a feeling in
official, as well as in civic circles
that after the automobile plants have
fulfilled their obligations and hand
ed over to the Government whatVer
facilities are necessary for the man
ufacture of munitions, they can best
fulfill their duty to help win the
war by building plenty of cars.
Thus, this year will see many OF
our factories busy all night and day
supplying the boys "over there" with
their requirements, and the folks
left behind with theirs. In both
these duties-to the soldier and to
the ciVilian-the automobile indus
try Will be helping materially TO rout
the enemy. Just as physical fitness
in the soldier is the prime essential
on the battlefield, so it is equally inn
portant that there be at hand every
aid to prompt and energetic action
on the part of those at home.
There is scarcely a phase or fea-
ture of business life which the au-
tomobile has not entered with bene-
fetal results. 1t carries thousands
where railroads and street cars can
not penetrate. 1t is ready at call
These facts are more generally
realized than ever since we entered
the war. People have ceased to
think of the automobile in terms of
pleasure only. They know, by proof
of eye and personal experience, that
it is a great and indispensable util-
ity. There will not be the usual out
put of cars this year-that is impos-
sible. 1t is therefore good advice
to order early if early delivery is
desired, for all signs point to a great
demand -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
HIGH BIDS FOR ROTARY
CLUBS MINSTREL SHOW
[Continued from First Pase.1

The cast for the show will include
large number of Harrisburg's
prominent businessmen, most of
them doing "black face" turns. Ms
wei as a number of well-known on
tertalners who will put on yaude-
vile stunts of most professional
character.
George S. Reinoehl, who has
charge of the sale of boxes, reports
that he has received a number Of
blds. and says indications are that
the box seats may bring in hundreds
of dollars. 1--WE will accept no bids
over $780," said Mr.. Reinoehl to-
day for the reason that no one
person may own more than $1,000
worth of War Savings Stamps at one
time and $3.50 worth of stamps
bought after next Tuesday, when the
bids will be opened at my office. will
be worth exactly $1,000 at matur-
ity Bids are already being receiy-
ed and ] anticipate a lively sale. trhe
names of the winners, with their
bids. will be announced in the news
papers"
The rehearsals for the show are
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

Fl. A. Plank, assistant manager
of The Globe, yesterday rounded out
twenty years of continuous service
with the store.
On March 81, 1898, Mr.. Plank be-
came connected with The Globe and
during the intervening years has
made many friends in Central Penn
sylvania. Ben Strouse, owner of The
Globe, presented Mr.. Plank with a
check In appreciation of his twenty
years of faithful and efficient service.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
ITALIAN ARTILLERY ACTIVE

Rome, March 2S.-"Our artillery
yesterday engaged enemy movements
on the road to the east of Badenoohe,
and caused the explosion of a muni-
ton depot east of Nidor," says to-
days official communication. "Our
patrols compelled enemy parties to
retire at Concalaghi and east of
CavaZuccherina.
British aviators brought down
two enemy airplanes east of St.
Dona di Piave."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

going ahead steadily. and the most
interesting event of the season is in
prospect.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
Dress Goods

Dress Goods
Minerva and Bluebon-
net cloth; in plaids and
checks; 32 inches wide;
suitable for suits and
skirts. Friday Sale, yard,
85c
Plaid suitings and
skirtings SO inches wide.
Friday Sale, yard,
Csc
All-wool S h e p h e r d
check suitings; 40 inches
wide. Friday Sale, yard,
S1.39
Black and white check
erboard coatings; all
wool; 81 inches wide.
Friday Sale, yard,
S2.25
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
ONLY 7aV0 More Shopping Days
in Which to Buy Easter -Apparel

There is little time for looking now. 1t is question
of choosing where choosing is best.
In suggesting to those who have not selected their
Easter Apparel that they choose from the assortment at
this store do with full that the com
pleeness and variety is the equal of any in Harrisburg
vicinity.
In fact, consider the stocks complete in
many respects because of the individual given
the shipment of goods they would reach here without
disappointment
Such showing this is indeed rare, considering
the obstacles manufacturers had to contend with in
getting materials and labor
Therefore, women misses and children will find
here array of lovely garments that is unsurpassed in
this vicinity for authentic STYLE dependable material and
reasonableness of price.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

Black Satin Messaline !;
a limited quantity; 80
inches wide. Friday Sale,
yard,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
S1.OO

BOWMAN's-Main Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
17c
Outing Flannel

Light patterns in blue
and pink; good weight;
80 inches wide. FRIDAY
Sale, yard,
22c
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
VIEWERS REPORT
ON BRIDGE NEED
Advise Rebuilding Structure
Across Greek Near
HummelStOwn

The report of
the viewers rec
ommending the
county bridge over
the Swatara creek
Just west of Hum
melstown w i S
confirmed to-day
uy p T. e s i d Q n t
Judge c. G o / Z e
hunkel, subject
TO exceptions ana
to the approval OF
of quarter SoS-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
Friday Bargain Sale
Of ODDS and Ends

This specially prepared list of offerings for Friday
will be heartily welcomed in homes of prudent
Green tickets indicate the articles selected from the
various departments for quick clearance
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
Wash Goods

Irish linen, for suits and
dresses; limited line of
colors; SO inches wide.
Friday Sale, yard, .
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
Cretonne

Fast color; suitable for
coverings, 80 inches wide.
Friday Sale, yard,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

BELL 199I-2356 UNITED
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
199c

Cotton plaids, suitable
for children's suits or
dresses; 80 inches wide.
Friday Sale, yard,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
Corsets

New lots of Corsets :
good models; front or
back lace; high, medium
and low bust; white or
flesh. Friday Sale,
G.. e
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
Silks

Fancy Suitings and
Skirtings; chiffon taffeta,
messaline and satin de
lux; plain grounds with
contrasting satin stripes
and checks; SO inches
wide. Friday Sale, yard,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

Made of floral silk null
in blue, pink and old rose,
filled with pure white
fluffy cotton; 9-inch bor-
der; double bed size. Fri
day Sale,
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-13
The American Greed

The city Of Baltimore offered .
prize Of $1,000 TO anyone composing
the best American creed and 1t was
won by William Tyler Page, Of
Friendship Heights, Maryland. The
creed follows:
THE AMERICANS CREED
1 believe In the United States Of
America "a government Of the peo-
pie. by the people, for the people; !;
whose Just powers are derived from
the consent Of the governed; ademoc-
racy In = republic; sovereign nation
of many sovereign states; . perfect
union, one and inseparable; estab-
lished upon those principles Of free
dom, equality, Justice and humanity
for which American patriots sacri-
feed their lives and fortunes.
1, therefore. believe 1t my duty to
my country to love It.; to support its
to obey its laws; to re-
spect It's flag, and to defend 1t against
all enemies.
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-13
Stringent Wheat Regulations

A Denver dispatch says: The en-
tire wheat supply of Colorado must
be turned over to the government at
the nearest mill or grain elevator be-
fore May ], according to an order Is
sued by Herbert Hoover Of the U. g.
Food Administration and approved
by the South Western Food zone Of
which Colorado Is q part, at a meet
ing held In Kansas City, April 4.
All wheat turned over to the gov
ernment voluntarily by the owners
will be paid for at government price.
II 1t is necessary for the food admin
istration to seize the grain, the haul
ing charges to the mill will bs de-
Quoted from the price paid for the
wheat.
Drastic action OF this sort was
deemed necessary by Hoover because
of the imminent danger Of wheat
famine before the next crop can be
harvested.
Orders have also been Issued for all
persons who have more than thirty
day supply Of Hour on hand to report
to the u. S. Food Administration In
Denver or to the nearest county food
administrator or his deputy before
NAV LIST,
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-13
The Newspapers and the Third
Liberty Loan

That was sensible thing the state
committee did In recommending that
every newspaper be given some paid
advertising In connection with the
Third Liberty Loan. 1t was recog-
milton Of an economic fact that should
have been made early In the national
war campaign and that should be
more general all over the country.
The nation has fioated two Liberty
Loans now and the success Of each
was due In q very large measure to
the support given the drives by the
newspapers. Without publicity the
drives would have fallen far short of
their goal, II, indeed, they had not
failed. For this service the news
papers got nothing.
The government wouldn't dream Of
asking a ship builder to build ships
for nothing, or = munitions maker to
make munitions for nothing. and yet
1t has been flooding the newspapers
with requests for free publicity.
1t is gratifying indeed to learn that,
in Colorado at least, the newspapers
are to be recognized as institutions
which must have support just the
same AS any other business enter
prise.-Colorado AgriculturalC College
News Notes.
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-13
THE WAR

Latest reports show that the Ger
mans have resumed the offensive in
force all along the Western battle
front. Again the attack started
against the British front, which was
showed back In many places, at enor-
nous cost to the Germans In killed
and wounded.
Reports show that the Americans
are now on the battle front, and beat
the first strong attack Of the Huna
It Is now q do or die proposition
with the Germans. They are dying.
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-13
STAND BY THIS EMBLEM
Now's the Time

Judge Robert f. Lewis In review
ing the Salmon case In Denver last
week struck the key note Of Ameri-
canism when he said:
What our government needs Is
the power to curb men who are con-
stantly stirring up strife. And might
say on that point that five years ago
I naturalized . German Socialist in
this court. Not long ago he had occa-
sion to point out the reforms which
are needed by this government.
mo man would have the gall to go
over to Germany or any other foreign
country, and after short residence.
attempt to point out reforms for that
government. We need the power to
curb this kind Of people and be-
lieve we will get 1t after this war:
Why walt until after the war. The
need for such laws is apparent to ev-
cry American citizen aud the sooner
enacted the greater will be our efiic-
iency when most Observation-Disclosures
Courier.
These are our sentiments. Let those
German Socialists Tor others) who
don't like the way this government
is run go back to Germang and there
put In practice their ideas.
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-13

To my mind these Liberty Loans
present themselves rs the best possi-
BILE opportunity to demonstrate the
unity, vigor and power Of the nation
in a struggle into which 1t has enter
ed to sustain Its own liberties and the
liberties Of the world. I cannot Inn
agine cause more fundamental or
more sacred, and have every conf
dence that the people Of the United
States, OF all ages and occupations,
will give their utmost resources to
the government to support IL in this
time Of supreme crisis. The right
must once for all be made trium-
pbsnt and permanent. - President
Wilson.
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-13

The fact that German general has
been killed during the present big
battle In France leads Ring Lardner
to the natural conclusion that the
Freuch and British also are using 2
gun which will carry more than sew
enty.six miles. German officers drive
their mon - American, French and
British ofncers lead theirs.-Lamar
sparks.
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-13
Nature Cures, the Doctor Take,
the Fee

There is an old saying that Mature
cures. the doctor takes the fee," but
rs everyone knows you can help Ma
ture very much and thereby enable It
to effect u cure In much loss time
than Is usually required. This Is par
ticularly true of colds. Chamberlain's 4
Cough Remedy relieves the lungs,
liquifles the tough mucous and aids
In its expectoration. allays the cough
and aids Nature In restoring the sys-
TEN to q healthy condition.
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
MIMI 'oHl Land

Department OF tho Interior. y. $. Land Oificc at
GlenwoOd Springs. Colo, March ~. 1918.
NOTICE Ia hereby given that Harry II.
Smith, Of sulphur. Colorado, who on Sep.
tember I. 1914, made Homestead Entry, Serial
No. Oels0, for las amendcd) nws nwk, Sec II.
~ ewh ,neA swlt, nwh se4. sw 4 mex Ell nch
Sec II. T:S, b W, Bth y. has tiled notice
10 cetablish claim 10 the land above described.
before Henry ]. Hay, U. S. Commissioner. nt
Mecker. Colorado, on the 18th day Of May. 1918.
Claimant nance ~ Witnesses:
George NJ Lord. Walter e. Horn. John
D,scketi. all of Sulphur, and Howard W. Gif-
asrns u. G. WEYAND. Register.
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-13

A girl has . world OF faith In a
doctor. But the doctor is merely
wasting time when he tells girl that
kissing spreads disease and that dane
ing pakes the feet larger.-Luke Nc
Luke.
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
OIL lAnd-Oil Waved

e the ,nts5or ao ~sa "a
NOTICE Ia hereby given that George N.
Lord. Of sulphur, Colorado, who. on May
., 1915. made Presumption Entry, Serial
scx, Sec IL, Tp = s. Il a W. 9Th r. NJ.
has nied notice Of intention to make Final
Presumption Proof, 70 establish claim to the
land a6ove described, before Henry J. Hay, U.
8. Commissioner, At Mcckcr. Colorado. on the
18th day Of May. 1918.
= Claimant names - witnesses:
Harry H. Smith. Walter G. Horn. John
D,ickeft, all Of sulphur. Colorado. and How
ard W. Clifford. Of Mecker, Colorado.
s6m4 d. c. WEYAND. Register.
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-13
Strayed

From my place on Nineinile, about
three weeks ago: Brown mare,
branded, lazy d double quarter cir
cle," old range Round hill, weight
about $50: l Stocking footed bay
mare, weight about 1000 lbs, strayed
of with brown mare; l Black 2-year
old Gelding, branded, "lazy d double
quarter circle" viii pay $500 per
head for return Of same.
mao M. d. HOPKINS, Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-13
State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo.
fnNAs CNsntO -

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
10 senior partner Of the nrm OF r. J.
Cheney q CO.. doing business In the City
OF Toledo. County and State aforesaid.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of CatArrh that cannot be
cured by The use of HALLS GATARRIf
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my presences this sth day Of December.
A. d. 1885. A. W, GLEASON,
(seaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine Is taken in
ternAlly and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces Of the System. Sand
for testimonials. free.
F. J. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists, 7sc.
Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Coal I.and-COai wnivcd

Department Of tho Interior. U. y. Land Once at
6icnwotsi Springs. Colo. April 4. 1918.
NOTICE Ia hereby given that II. Edward
Walsh Of Ranxcly, Colorado, who. on March ~.
1919. made Homestead Entry. Serial No. O@ts.
for nsH nwh. nwS neh Sec ;e, WI sen Zee =:
r ] N, 4 100 W, 8th r. ~, has flied notice Of
Intention To mako Final Three Year Proof. to
establish claim to the land above described
before Henry J. Hay. u y Commissioners. at
Mecker. Colorado. on the .th day OF May. lpls.
Claimant nRmcN as witnesses:
Thomas u. Khoadcs. John kcnncy AMI Grant
Fletcher, all Of Neckcr, and William Powers,
Of Kangcly, CoiorAdU.
ai3mll d. g. wEYAND. Rcststcr.
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-13
A Red Cross Dance

A benefit dance will be given by
the Boy Scouts. on the evening Of
April 10th, at Rooney hall. Halt Of
the net proceeds will be given to the
Junior Red Cross society. a8-l3
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-13

X. H. Zwick, one Of the prominent
ranch and stockmen Of upper Will
liams river tPyramid), attended to
business matters at the county seat,
Wednesday.