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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01

bankers of the coltry, at this tine
when increased cosof operating ia
tories calls for lger credits, ae
recognizing that L advertiser Is /
safer risk. fer. th ugh advertising
he is selling to "a ostantly CROWN
market.
Conversely" t message con
tinues, the bankeTealiZes that TIL.
manufacturers wit a market unse
cured by public gd will, must de
pend on unusual mands to nam
tain his expanded Nume. Botn The
business and finalal worlds now
know that advelsing is a fal
reaching force in.rade, not only
insuring sales to thconsuming pub.
lie, but guarding ID protecting the
channels through Nich trade flows
Advertising mes it obligatory
on the manufactur and the pro-
ducer to maIntaiGuality thus guar
anteeing tQhe people dependable
value recolZable by trade mark.
'Keepinthe home fires burning
and keepirthe home factories ope-
rating synonymous and assure
for our m who shall return from
the war. r..nployment at fair and liv-
ing wag."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01
WHY THIS SILENCE?

THE approach of the Thanksgiv-
ing season gives rise to the
thought that in years past the
Kaiser has been prompted to an
nounce some months in advance the
city in which he intends to eat his
Thanksgiving Day dinner. If we
mistake not, Paris was the place US
ually mentioned in the advance no.
tees issued by the imperial press
agent although love of truth
prompts the admission that accounts
Of the Kaiser having fulfilled his
engagement are strangely lacking.
Or, maybe he expects to honor Ber-
lin this year. At any rate. he /.
headed in that direction. II per.
chance he does get to Paris b,
Thanksgiving Day one thing is sure
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01
VOTES FOR WOMEN

DRESIDENT WILSON reflects the
thought of a vast number of
voters when he appeals TO Con-
sress for the passage of the resolu-
ton to amend the federal consti-
tuition by the addition OF a universal
suffrage clause. He is correct in the
view that this is not a party issue.
Both great parties are committed TO
it in their national platforms, but
in both parties there are representa-
tives in Congress who choose to
place their own personal convictions
above party sentiment, which, of
course, is their privilege. But the
adoption or rejection of the votes
for-women proposal should not be
withheld from the individual States
hy the few votes of a handful of OBJ
iecting members. We have been for
a decade or more headed toward the
day of full voting privileges for
women and President Wilson is cor
rect in his opinion that now is the
psychological moment.
We fought the Revolutionary War
and proclaimed this land of free
dom and independence. Yet we per-
mitted black men and women to be
bought and sold like so many cattle.
We boasted what We did not have
and We paid for the lie in the blood
and agony of the Civil War.
g..
liberty and equal privilege, and to
the winning of that war we have
called the women of America to
take the places OF men who have
gone into the army. Not only that
but we have asked for girls md
women to risk their lives in the hos
pitals and on the very edges of the
battle zones of France. We have
asked others to work, and save and
sacrifice in their homes. Most diff
cult OF all, we have asked them TO
cheerfully send their loved ones into
the hell of Europe.
We are fighting to make the world
safe for democracy, but there is no
true democracy where there is not
equal rights and opportunity for all.
We are demanding that women
shall do mems work. We must ac-
cord them. then, the privileges Of
men. We have asked Europe TO ac-
cept at face value our declarations
of democracy. We must stand ready
to prove our sincerity to our allies
On this issue the expressions Of
President Wilson and Senator
Sproul, the Republican candidate for
Governor of Pennsylvania, are singu-
larly similar. Senator Sprouts plat
form contains a strong suffrage
plank and the amplification OF his
views on the subject in recent ad-
dresses clearly indicate that he be-
lieves the time is here for the grant
ing of the ballot to women on equaI
terms with men. This. as the Presi'
dent says, is no party matter. 1t is
bigger than that. 1t is nationa
issue and should be met in the way
the President proposes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01
FOOD PROFITEERS

ttrom'hiladelphia Public Ledger.
1t isigh time that something was
done check the flagrant profiteer-
ing Wch is going on in many of
the rtaurants in this city; and il
MI. SA'ncrs, the district agent of
the Depalnent of Agriculture, can
DO II lswill earn the grateful
thanks Q thousands of Victims.
Ihere is Gcourse no question that
increases lnhe price of food have
JuStileu IN any instances increases
IN tne menlprice. y ct, making all
allowances + this factor, as we'll as
LOT the eerhead charges upon
Whlcn 50 nch stress is laid, it is un-
oehlaple TN some items have been
advanced tIond all reason. When
the price eiresh vegetables is dou-
pleu IN me of plenty, when u
cantaiouPe which costs seven or
elght ceytl in the market brings
from ioftNo eighty cents on the
pIa'e, II - ovious that the profits
are eAorpita. The more expensive
restaurants lead with a degree of
reason tnl music, flowers, cable
Illen anu ther accessories add
seasiS " q expense. But the res
taurants Whl furnish none of these
thlngs oiteShow a greater propor-
1lonate risfl prices. Again, as Mr..
SINNERS PITS out, they have taken
auvantase the food regulations to
uiIilhish portions of bread to
Wnlch missioner is lawfully en-
tl,lea; ;li;st, a hey have done it with
iI ,,.Ppeal to help Mr..
iUonei Lo., ch practices bear very
da, nThose persons of mod
".e oi means who are OBLIGED
go ~ o restaurants at least
So ID in many cases three
49,, ew of the innumerable
80, - ~ ch the Government Is
vidual, itSwer - n1eo,. u tne IIul-
hardly be doubted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01
MEt1QRPHOSIS

pm ~ Contributors Club, in
The boy atic Monthly.]
BEFORE Abrought our groceries
his tianle 'ar began
Inc eroei illie, and he took
And wrote :, fron, the cook.
ana car in his little book,
IN wnlcn If the can
ne wash 10 our kerosene.
neat and clean;
The boy wiz and clean he is,
And stand3ought our groceries,
You'd never straioht
Stoop-should y him for the game
came. oare,ess boy who
And often
For bring ho+ - blame
he was 50 things so late:
If he had eV ess. goodness knows
brushed his clothes!
But now sol uSi''
Ahe 10y man he is,
Sunday he ca. sns HIM
Good-by befoi oe 80 to saw
And Pop shoe oh 80 away:
Az npo,Yd ray as ands withsIh him that
We ali are nroE one.
We an and trim,
of knowing him.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1. 1918

Take your part tctth the perfect
and abstract right, aud trust to God
to see that it shall prove the erpc-
dient.-Wenden Phillips.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01
Patriotic CheUino

1t has been. estimated that by
reason of their neglect to chew Their
food sufficiently the people of the
United States waste food to supply
all France ond Belgium. Chewine
will win the war, Fletcherize an6
confound the kaiser!-From tht
Chicago News.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01
LABOR NOTES

Inc + ood Committee of Enfield,
England has protested against nv
supplementary rations being granted
TO the women munition workers.
The present Constitutional govern
ment OF Mexico incorporated in the
new constitution, promulgated on
February 5, 1917. the most advanced
labor legislation in the world along
the lines adopted by New Zealand.
The total cost of erecting the
American Federation of Labor head
quarters in Washington. which in
cluded the cost of the ground upon.
which the building stands, was $751;
S17.6S OF this amount S66740 has
been paid off, leaving an Indebtedness
of $122,5OO
The annual conference of the Min
ers' Federation of Great Britain
unanimously affirmed the principle
of a siX-hour working day for the
,oal-mining industry, and action is
o be Immediately entered upon TO
ecure legislation to come into opera
ion within four weeks after the dec
hration of peace
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01

M on the eroull Il of reliriou,

yesty on the ground OF religious
scfuples. but. acknowledging no hag,
he becomes to all intents and pur-
we have no room for leeches of
that sort at this time. He prates
much of religious liberty and forgets
that it is the flag he declines to sa-
Lutte that protects him in his right
to worship as he pleases.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01
SALUTING THE FLAG

IGHT, DR.. Schaeffer! Every
X public school pupil should be
AS taught to salute the American
flag. The parent who teaches his
child otherwise is not a good citizen.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01

Member of the Associated Press-The
Associated Press is exclusively en-
titled to the use for republication of
all news dispatches credited to IL or
not otherwise credited in this paper
and also the local news published
herein.
Al rights of republication of special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01
HISTORIC HARRISBURG

In the darkest days of the Revolu-
tion John Harris and his neighbors
gathered provisions and forage for
Washington's army here and took
bills in payment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01

Our boys are doing more in France
than was expected of them; let us at
home buy more Liberty Bonds than
is expected of us.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01
DO YOU KNOW

THAT money subscribed for
Liberty Bonds is spent for muni-
tons here?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01

Miss Sarah Petrilxin. is the first
woman to be in line for promotion
to the post of conductor on the
Pennsylvania Railroad. She is now
a gate-woman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01

Wives of munition workers at va
rious plants throughout the country
are demanding that girl workers be
forced to wear skirts over their
bloomers on the streets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01
IFrom thebrt. Perhaps

A Bulgarian hu, work Sun.
fort. No matt, end COM
WILL viii 'nS tSan niite t how badly he fares
MoasS SSs 'a thn ne It will not be any
lrlenos LAG Ger ouId get from his
ans in the end'
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01

An organized campaign is being
carried on in Wisconsin to rout out
all girl and women slackers who are
not doing anything to help the
country.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01

The United States employment
service shows that private employ
ment agencies cannot cope with the
Government from the standpoint of
efficiency or economy
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01

MAN WHO
KNOWS.
T h o doctor
says I am work.
ing too hard.
I'd put more
faith In that
diagnosis If it
came frpr your
boss.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01
LABOR NOTES

Before the end of next year the
American Army will need 10000 ad-
ditional nurses, it is estimated by the
Surgeon Generals Department.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01

It's odd the way boys turn on what
has given them pleasure. Now that
the riverside bathing season is over
boys are busy bombarding the bath
house near Schuylkill street with
stones. 1t is subjected to more bonn
bardments than Metz and the boys
seem to be storming it in relays
Even the benches have not escaped
and if it We're not for people living up
that way few would be left.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
MEXICAN BANDITS CROSS BORDER ON
 4 VIEWING RAID

Maria, Tex, January 3.-Another raid by Mexican bandits occurred fate to- day at the Brite ranch, 35 miles south west of here. and an equal distance from Valentine, Tex, according to re- ports received at military headquar- ters of the Big Bend district. No de- tails of the raid were given. This ranch was raided Christmas morning by Mexican bandits and one American and two Mexicans killed.
 A troop of cavalry under command of Captain Carl with signal detach- ment, left here tonight for the Brite ranch to investigate the reported raid. Additional cavalry troops were ordered held in readiness to reinforce this troop.
 MT. and Mrs. Sam Nell and MT. and Mrs. T. T. Neill, who live at the Brite ranch and who were forced to fight for several hours Christmas morning to prevent the Mexican ban dits from raiding their homes and killing them, returned to the ranch yesterday after spending the holidays in Valentine.
 After the Christmas day raid Amer ican troops pursued the bandits across the border into Mexico, killing IS and wounding many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04

every possible way. and is disappointed when there Is not some task to be per- formed for the benefit of one md ;tll.
 Is it not possible in this livest, most hustling of southern cities that somehow or some way, or somebody, could be found who would organize such work as this, and if this person or persons can be found, I pledge the cooperation of our company, and offer every facility that We possibly can to organize and cooperate with this work, so that this particular need may be supplied, and supplied in very short order.
 This is not written to you with the idea of securing free advertisement of our product, and our system of handling dictation of correspondence or other matters. but as one who is eager to rem der whatever service he can for the safety of democracy and for our coun- try, as one whose son has seen service with his regiment. and who is now at devoting body, mind and soul to the preparation for the service his country seeks.
 The writer will be pleased to meet any or all who may be interested in this, and any services which he may render will be absolutely free of all cost, and our expert knowledge and experience will be at the disposal at any hour of the day or night to such a movement as this May l have the opportunity of assist ing in a movement of this nature. Yours very truly,
 THE DICTAPHONE, Robert John ston Manager
 Birmingham, January g. 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
TAX BOOKS SHOW MANY DELINQUENT
 PROPERTY HOLDERS
Records of Assessor and Collector Will Cause Many to Pay
 Fees

Figures given out by the tax collec- tors and tax assessors offices show that approximately one-third of the taxpayers of Jefferson county are de- linquent this year. There are between 5000 and 10000 property owners who have failed to assess their property, and al ready a delinquency fee of 50 cents is attached. which, if the period of delln- quency extends to February 1, will be increased to 10 per cent increase in assessment.
 The fee in the collectors office i'm creases in amount day by day, as al collections are now delinquent A fee oi 50 cents and 8 per cent interest on the amount due will be made.
 Many poll tax receipts are being is. sued. The collector states that in the past two days they have been heaviei than at any time since the books have been open,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
Houston Sees Denger im
 Diminished Seed Supply


 MashiM@jon, Jsauary 2.--If normal prod Zion of the nations food and ieed erops ts to be had this year prompt action to protect the seed supplies Is necessary. Secretary Hous- ton warned Congress today in asking for an 1gent deficiency appropria- ton for government purchase and sale of seed to farmers at cost
 There is urgent and imm ediate need for at least s6,000,000 and it is probable that an additional sum will Do required in the near future" said the secretary. "The seed situation pre- sents many difficulties. Two general areas have suffered severely from drouth during the past season, the southwest. including large part of Texas and a part of Oklahoma, and a considerable portion of the northwest, including large sections of North Da- kota and eastern Montana. These re- gions represent large part of the grain producing areas of the United States The seed corn situation in the northern half of the corn belt is more serious than it has been for many years"
 The secretary said it is important that adequate seed supplies of soy beans and white or navy beans are available for the next planting sea son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
Shelby County's Attitude

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 Having just read an article writ. ten by w. B. Reynolds of Monte valla, stating that Shelby county was bitterly opposed to the amendment Now, as a matter of common justice to the people of Shelby county, I will ask you to print a line or so in or der that the people may turn the page over and see the picture on both sides. Shelby county has been in the repub- lican column for nearly % years. How ever at the last election I was hon. ored by being sent to the general as- semb1y of Alabama from Shelby, de- feating local optionist in the pri- mary, again defeating a republican who was a local optionist in the gen eral election. met all corners on tho stump and plainly stated that I was for beat, county, state and nationwide prohibition and never had the sup port of MT. Reynolds, pr. Givan nor Hon. L. Fl. Ellis. Again I ran for Con- gress on nationwide prohibition plat form and as the public well knows was signally defeated yet Shelby county voted in majority over two live and active congressman, namely, the Hon. Fred Blackmon and Dr. Ab- ercrombie. Again Mr Reynolds. pr. Givan and Hon. l.. H. Ellis opposed mo.
 Now, does this ndisputable evidence bear out the statement which MT. Reynolds has made through the wide 1y read columns of The Age-Heralds hope that you will feel disposed to give the above facts the same space which you so liberally gave the article written by MT. Reynolds Very truly yours. H. M. JUDGE, Leeds, January B. 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
CONSOLIDATION OF TICKET OFFICES
 IS EXPECTED SOON

 7 A consolidation of the ticket offices of the Southern. Seaboard' liiihois Central and the Frisco is expected ps the officials, according to expressions heard among them yesterday. None ol them cared to be quoted in the matter ,,,+ sayera1 expressed an opinion that t,,,sN cotton would soon be taken as in lire with the policy of conservatlon adopted by the government.
 It is estimated that change 10 tnls effect would affect over score oI the present employees in the nature oi their work. The policy of operation o' the roads, as outlined by secretary mo Aaoo caIis Tar the curtailment of ex- rensa and unnecessary use of labor in every manner possible, which IS ex- pected at the same time to autolnati- cally reduce the completeness or the oneration that is evident at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
JAP PANESE STEAMER
 |THCARGO ON FRI RACING FOR PORl
Aid Has Been Sent ie Me Vessel, Whict H ss
 ThoughtJs Doomed


 A Pacific E9st Ja1aagy s.-The situa-
 iioe es f1e 3aaanese freighter Shinyo
 s B n whose hold fire has
 eac since last night. was de-
 ee I as hopeless in a cablegram re- ceixea nF EEe marine department of the
 cham af commerce here tonight As-
 sistance was near, the message said.
 and it was expected here that the crew of approximately 50 men would be re- moved without loss of life.
 All day the Shinyo has been racing at full speed toward Pacific port. To- night, as she was almost in sight of her goal it seemed certain, according to the advices, that she would be destroyed, to- gether with her cargo of 7600 tons of steel, cotton and other merchandise. | Naval vessels rushed to her aid today | and it was understood that the assis- l tance spoken of in the message received I tonight referred to them.
 1 The cause of the fire has not been l learned.
 l The Shinyo left this coast for oriental ports December q. She was built in 1891 and is of a gross tonnage of 59o9 tons i She is owned by the Kishimoto Steam | ship company of Osaka, Japan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
ANNUAL REPORT OF
 HUMANE SOCIETY
Activities in the Prevention of Cruel ty to Children and Animals
 Is Shown

Much activity on the part of the of fcers of the Birmingham Humane so- ciety is shown by the annual report, submitted yesterday at the regular meeting of the society. Mrs. M. N Wood, president. states the report shows in detail the work of the society for the year 1917 There were S6 cases of neg lected and destitute women and children investigated and helped. investigations were made of 406 cases of cruelty tt horses, to mules, 225; cows. 7s; swine Il; dogs, 97; cats and kittens, 1lS.
 Among the other activities of the SO ciety were the inspection of stock yards sale stables, packing houses, shelters To animals. Also the inspection of crate' containing turkeys, geese and chickens to prevent overcrowding.
 A recapitulation of the treasurers re port shows that receipts from all sources for the year were $737.9s, disb ursement' s503. 70. showing balance on hand O s234. .2S, less $50 for liberty bond pur chased by the society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
PEPPERMAN SENDS
 OUT s o s SIGNAL

B. A. Pcpperman, secretary of the local exemption board has sent out "S 0 sr called for half n dozen or more persons, who will assist in addressing envelopes com taining the questionnnires sent to draft. The present office force is literally swamped with the work of mailing out the thousands of letters md additional help Is bad ly needed.
 Mir. Pepperman requests that those who can write a good hand volunteer their services for day or two and thereby "do their bit. in this very necessary war serv- ice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
PHILADELPHIANS RAID COAL CARS ON SIDINGS AND RIOT CALL ISSUED

Philadelphia. January S.-Coal riots, which began here yesterday, were re- sumed today when several hundred men, women and children raided cars on a Pennsylvania railway siding and stole more than 150 tons of anthra- cite. Railroad detectives were power less before the women, who risked their lives when an attempt was made to move eight of the fuel-laden cars. For three hours the raiders carried off coal in buckets and push carts and could not be dispersed until riot call brought detail of police, who arrested the ringleaderS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04

LAD DUN DllOAsl ]ANG
 The shortage of labor was empha- sized today in reports of interstate commerce commission inspectors on car service, and locomotive conditions, pre- sented to MT. McAdoo by Commissioner McCord. who was assigned the task of discovering precisely what were the congested conditions on eastern roads The fault in many cases, the reports indicated, is that freight cars and loco- motives were out of repair because roads have too few repairmen and ma chinists, but negligence of railway au- thorities was responsible for most con ditions of faulty equipment, the com missioner reported. The government hopes to remedy the situation by issu- ing specific orders for the repair of cars and locomotives, and establishing a system of personal responsibility for proper maintenance of equipment.
 Except on the Baltimore and Ohio and the Pennsylvania, no congestion is apparent west of Pittsburg and Buff falo, MT McCord said. In the east, however, some roads are choked with traffic while other connecting lines are handling only normal loads, and it is to the latter that the government is ordering the overflow.
 MT. McCord is considering whether express companies should be taken over for government operation and has re- ceived from his legal advisors opinions on the proper procedure in case he de- cides this is necessary to maintain the highest efficiecy. ;. In answer to numerous inquiries to- day from state officials, it was eX- plained that free passes will not be granted for government business.