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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
Output of Red Cross Is
Steadily Growing Despite
Signing of Armistice

The largest monthly total of pro-
duction in six months was announced
this morning by the Harrisburg
chapter, American Red Cross, as the
result of the past months efforts of
Red Cross volunteers, toiling in har-
mony with the 'carry on policy of
the organization. For the month of
November. 32,755 articles is the sum
total of the chapters activities, as
announced in the report of the
Woman's Bureau, made public to-
day by Miss Anne Mccormick, di-
rector, and Mrs. C. II. Orth, eXecu-
tive secretary.
Despite the announcement that
armistice terms are signed and peace
is here, it is the Red Cross policy
outlined in the report to carry on
activities. A glance at the report.
giving the number of articles turned
out, is sufficient evidence to show
that the local chapter is in hearty
accord with this policy.
The total work accomplished by
workers in the knitting department
was 3,173 articles; surgical dressings
total was 81. .6S2; miscellaneous arti-
cles, 355; hospital garments and sup
plies, 1926, and refugee garments!
1,619. Two hundred sweaters and
four comfort kits were presented to
soldiers. Sock machines turned out
157 pairs during the month. Ninety
four cases, containing a total of 49,
761 articles, were shipped during the
month.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
KEYSTONE BOYS
TO BE in ARMY
OF OCCUPATION
28th and 10Th Divisions AS
signed to March nto Ger
many by War Dept.

Washington. Dec. Five addl-
tional divisions have been definitely
assigned to the American army OF
occupation now advancing into Ger
many. General March announced to-
day. They are the second and Sew
enth regulars, the 2Sth (Pennsyl-
vania) and 33d Qllinois) National
Guard and the 10th Northeast Penn
sylvania. Maryland and District of
Columbia) National army.
These five divisions have cen given
the task of occupying Luxembourg,
General March announced, and go
to specified areas around Montmedy,
st. Mihiel and Longuyon. They form
the second line of the army of oc-
cupation ready to reinforce the 9TH
er army on the Rhine If necessary.
The official composition of the
American army of occupation, the
Third army, as reported by General
Pershing. follows:
First. Second, Third. Fourth. Fifth
and Seventh regulars.
Twenty eighth, 32d (Nichigan and
wisconsin,; 33d and 42d (Rainbow)
National Guard; 10Th, seth (Kansas,
Missouri, South Dakota, Nebraska,
Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona) Ma
tional army. Major General Joseph
Continued on Page 2
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
City to Do Its Share in
Extending Capital Park

Mayor Daniel L. Keister and other
city officials who spent yesterday
afternoon in conference with George
A. Shreiner superintendent of piblic
grounds and buildings, over the
plans and sketches for the Capitol
Park Extension improvements, have
given assurance of their hearty sup
port of the state in the project. City
Council will meet Monday afternoon
at o'clock to confer on the pro-
posed plans.
The necessary ordinances and ac-
ton to transfer the Walnut street
bridge loan VIII be enacted and the
people may vote on the matter when
the special election for Senator is
held in the winter, This would nut
everything on definite basis and
the details of the plans could be
rushed so that contracts be let early
in the coming year
Governor-elect Sproul is greatly
interested in the Capitol Park plans.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
GETS
SEA LEGS ON IN
TRIP TO FRANCE
Wilson Cheerful Under Bright
Skies and Ocean Sunshine
on Third Day Out

On Board the L. S. S. George
Washington. Dec. - President
Wilson's third day at sea found him
much improved in health. HIS cold
is yielding to treatment and his voice
is rested and much stronger.
Having cleared the work which
had accumulated at his desk, the
President yesterday enjoyed a day
of recreation and exercise. His ship
ran into somewhat better weather
this morning after a night OF heavy
weather. In the afternoon he prom
enaded along the decks and joined
a party at the rail watching the
Pennsylvania the flagship of Admiral
Mayos squadron, rise and fall on
the heavy swells. The sea was
bright with warm sunlight. Mr.. Will
son engaged i'm the conversation on
timely topics, swapping stories and
experiences with those on board.
Hears Interesting Stories
The party included officers in the
lower grades whose stories of eX-
periences in the submarine zone are
tremendously interesting. When it
was learned that a film starring a
famous comedian was to be shown
during the evening on board the
ship. the President announced that
he intended to be present, evidently
anticipating the entertainment with
pleasure.
While Mr.. Wilson was on deck, he
earnestly conferred with Jules j.
to the United States and Count Di
Cellere. the Italian ambassador at
Washington, and had a short con-
versation with. Secretary of State
Robert Lansing and Henry White.
colleagues of the President on the
peace commission. No formal con-
ferences have been held so far and it
seems apparent that plans for the
peace negotiations have been we'll
laid out.
Keeps in Touch With Affairs
Mr.. Wilson has been solicitOus of
the comfort of those accompanying
him and is personally seeing that all
orders are carried out. He reads
every wireless message received and
peruses the ship newspaper with
much interest. Before leaving the
George Washington he intends to
inspect the ship from stem to stern
and meet the officers and crew.
Paris, Dec, THE program for
President Wilson's visit here is not
yet fully settled, according to Marcel
Hutin of the Echo De Paris. He
says however, the crack troops form
ing the guard of honor already have
been selected. 1t is probable that
President Poincare will give q
lunch for Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson on
Saturday. December IA, the day they
a rriva In PariS
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
DUNDOFF FIGHTS
HARD TO ESCAPE
DEATH PENALTY
Father of Stcelton Youth Tells
on Witness Stand of
Fight in Store

Nasil Dundoff, the Steelton youth
who is on trial for his life. charged
with murder, may know his fate late
this afternoon or early this evening.
All the testimony in the trial had
been heard at noon to-day, and court
adjourned until 1.30 o'clock, Judge
S. j. M. McCarrell announcing that
the attorneys should limit their ar
guments to the jury, making it as
short as possible. Both District At
torney Michael l.. Stroup and Will
liar II. Earnest and Oscar G.. Wicker
sham, the latter two attorneys for
the defendant, agreed.
During the morning session of
court many character witnesses were
called for the defense, all of them
testifying that the defendant up to
the time of the shooting had been
known as an honest, industrious
youth. Among these witnesses were
many prominent businessmen and
officials of the borough.
Has Good Character
County Treasurer Mark Mumma,
formerly tax collector in the bor-
ough, said he had known the family
about six years and knew Nasil to be
one of the best young men in Steelt-
ton. When ss-eXamined by the
district attorney, Mr.. Mumma said
the youths reputation was as good
as the best. Others called by the
defense were M. r. Alleman, Chief
of Police Grove, Irwin NJ. Durnbaugh,
eX-chief of police; Claude Brinser,
Frank Knoderer, Matthew NJ. Gu
sack, postmaster; Edwin NJ. Bennett,
a postal employe. and Benjamin f.
McNear Jr. Counsel for the defense
also said he intended to call William
II. Nell, president of the Peoples
Continued on Page .
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
ONE MAN WILLING TO WORK
FOR THE CITY WITHOUT PAY
So the Job Goes to DR. b. Lawrence Who For Four Years
More Will Help Ailing Feet of Coppers

For four years more Harrisburg
patrolmen will be able to laugh at
corns, chilblains and bunions--the
terror of every man who has to
spend as many, hours on his feet as
the policeman does in his days
work.
This morning Mayor Keister an
nounced the reappointment for the
four-year term of DR.. j. B. Law
renee 204 Market street, as official
chiropodist for the police depart
ment.
Any policeman who has an aching
bunion or a cmarting corn may go
to DR.. Lawrence and have his feet
treated free of charge. NO police
man can keep his mind on his duty
and on a hurting corn at the same
time" said the Mayor to-day, "and
the services of DR.. Lawrence have
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
HOLLAND SUGGESTS
HOHENZOLLERNSBE
EXILED ON ISLAN
Would Place ex-Emperor and
Grown Prince in East or
West Indies For Life
ALTERNATIVE is SURRENDER .
TO WORLD COURT Or JUSTICE
BY Associated Press

London, Dec 7I the Allies insist upon delivery the
former German and prince international
OF Justice Holland will yield but will first urge that the Allies
content themselves with undertaking by Holland
them for life of the Dutch colonies according Amstc
dam dispatch to the Express.
Holland it is understood will suggest that Herr Hohenzoern
and his son be placed island in either the East West
indies where they will be guarded by Dutch fleet
1t is also anticipated that Holland will asked for conpe
saton Tor permitting violation of her neutrality by allowing
German troops through the province of Lmburg
retreat from Belgium and receiving German ships Antwerp
This compensation the correspondent possibly may
the cessation of certain territory along the Belgian frontier
by Holland since 1880 perhaps the southern part Dutch
burg the population OF which region claimed to be principally
Belgian. ~ s,'
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
ARMY OF Y.M.C.A.
WOOD CHOPPERS
ENTER WILDWOOD
Wood For Winters Burning
Fiercely Attacked by
Valiant Band

Wildwood Park, Dec. wild
wood Park, the most beautiful of
Harrisburg's many natural preserves,
has been invaded byan army of wood
choppers, several score strong, who
allege they are the representatives
of the Central Y. M. c. A. and are
here to chop wood for the "Y" fire.
place. They further state they have
been sent here to stage the first an
nual woodchopping bee.
Among the gang of men who in
vaded the park this afternoon are
prominent Harrisburg businessmen.
including j. William Bowman, Eli
\. Hershey, John S. Musser, Frank
b. Musser, Charles l.. Schmidt, w. H.
German, b. f. Barker and others
whose names are familiar through
out Central Pennsylvania. The party
reached here shortly before noon.
with Captain b. f. Barker, who
states he heads a businessmen's s
team, driving a seven-ton Mack truck
in the lead of the parade. Following
him came Charles l.. Schmidt. we'll
known florist, in a small delivery
truck, and AL X. Thomas, cashier
of the East End bank, who also drove
an immense truck. Questioned by
a representative of the Harrisburg
Telegraph as to what the object in
bringing the trucks is, they explain
ed they are going to transport wood
from the park via autotruck. 1t was
explained that the wood will be used
to replenish the Harrisburg Y. NJ.
{. A. fuel supply and will be placed
in the 'Y" fireplace during the win
ter.
The army of amateur lumberjacks
carries with 1t fully organized hos
pital detachment, a chaplain and a
commissary department. DR.. Harry
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07

been so much appreciated by the
men during his first term that |
have decided to reappoint him. He
is the only man on the city roster
who gets no salary"
Every man ought to perform
some public service, / think" said
DR.. Lawrence, by way of explana-
tion. This is my bit. The men
need the attention and their salaries
are not so large that they can afford
to pay, and | suppose If 1 asked for
a salary it would be only the first of
a long series of requests of the kind.
so | do the work for nothing and
get my pay i'm the smiles of the men
and say, If you think the friend
ship of policemen isn't worth some
thing. just YOU 80 ask an officer to
guide you TO a chiropodist's office
and observe what he says"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
STAPLE BUSINESS
FIRST CONCERN OF
LABORANDCAPITAL
Plans Made For Getting Back to Peace Basis That VIII Pro-
Dide Work For Returned Soldiers: City Delegates Home

The Harrisburg representatives to
the great Congress of businessmen at
Atlantic City have returned home and
report the convention the most inn
portant as to its discussion and re-
suits ever held in this country. 1t
is expected that the local Chamber
of Commerce will take immediate
steps to form a committee on reor-
ganization of industry and commerce
with a view of readjusting the after
war conditions. This program will be
followed in all the communities
throughout the country and 1t IS
hoped in this way to prevent the
decentralization that sometimes fol-
lows war.
This would include plans for as
Stimulating the returning soldiers and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
Spanish Influenza Still
Claims Victims in City;
One Death at HOspital

Spanish influenza continues its
sporadic outbreaks in various por-
tions of the county, and seems once
again to bo taking it's toll of lives.
one person died, and two new pa
tients were admitted to the Harris
burg Hospital in the latest appear
ance of the dreaded disease, during
the twelve hours preceding noon to-
day.
Mrs. Laura Bishop, 213 Hummel
street, was admitted to the hospital
in dying condition at 10 O'clock
last night and died at 2.3O O'Clock
this morning. She was the wife of
Frank j. Bishop, bridgebuilder.
The two other cases admitted were
Raymond Hackett, 1876 State street,
who is employed in the State High
way Department, and Peter Baker.
a farmer living near Duncannon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
Yankee Officers Meet
COblenz BurgOmaster;
Enemy Gets Out Today
Bp Associaled PresS

Amsterdam, Dec. 7.-Five Amer
ican officers arrived at Coblenz on
Thursday and conferred with the
burgomaster. the local German COM
mander and the railway authorities,
according to the Cologne Gazette.
The newspaper says the last Ger
man troops will leave Coblenz to-
day.
British troops entered Cologne at
o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07

thus overcome the effect of sudden
Generalization of large forces. The
purpose is to provide employment
promptly for all who have been .serv-
ing the country since our entrance
into the war
Seek Peace Plans
1t would be difficult to cover the
important action of the convention
in any brief way, but in addition to
the decision to send a strong commit
tee of business leaders to Europe to
keep in touch with the peace confer
ence. recommendations were made
urging the government in the cancel
lation of war contracts to promptly
and equitably adjust these contracts
Continued on Page 2
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
Proposed. Amendments to the Con-
Stitution
CANDY FOR YANKS
GOES IN A HURRY
By associated Press

Washington, Dec. Mime mill
hon pounds of candy for the army
has just been ordered by the War
Department, and il was an.
nounced to-day that a consider
able part of it would be rushed
overseas in time to insure a plen-
titul supply for Christmas. Other
special purchases for the expedl-
tionary forces include 565,OOO
gallons of pickles.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
Rain to Puncture Week
of Fair Weather; Snow to
Fall in Northern Penna.
By associated Press

Washington Dec. Weather pre-
dictions for the week beginning Mon
day, issued by the Weather Bureau
to-day, are:
North and Middle Atlantic states
-Generally fair weather will pre-
vail except about the middle of the
week when rain Is indicated proba-
bly snow in extreme north districts.
temperatures somewhat above nor
NAL.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
DUTCH ARE WILLING
TO GIVE UP KAISER
Grown Prince Censured
BY Associated Press

LONDON, Am extraordinary meeting
met summoned Berlin the
possibility of the Allies occupying Berlin owing Ccrmanys
alleged inability
TO Amsterdam adViccs the Express
MUNICH, THE Frederick
former
published
from the local
NaChriCtcn
himself make
10 and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
American Army Enters
Fortress on Rhine

Amsterdam, Dec. 7-American
troops on Wednesday entered Malnz.
capital of the province Of Rhenlsh
Hesse and one of the principal for
tresses of Germany, on the left bank
of the River Rhine, according to the
semiofticial Wolff News Bureau of
Berlin.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
THE WEATHER

for Hnrrisburg and vIcinItyt
Cloudy and warmer to-nIrh,'
with lowest temperature nbOut
30 degrees; Sunday pnrtIy
cloudy.
For Eastern Pennsylvania, Cloudy
and warmer tO-nIght; SUNDAY
partly cI0udyt warmer In enst
DOrtiOnj moderate south nnd
southwest winds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
RoNEY AND MAcKEY ID REMAIN

philadePhia-Wilam e Sprqu, governor elect to-
be reappopted and indicated that Dir Edward Martin.
of Philadelphia, win be the next state health commits
sioner. The men sure Of resppointnent are William
Roney manager Of the State 1afuranee Fund and Harry
A. Maekey, chairman Of the Workmsn's Compensation
Board. The govemoreect also made 1t plain that he
fayors changing the Woruneas Compensation Board INTO
Anew Department 'Just as rapidly as possible win
give assurance to many Of the state Officials that they
are to retaia office during my adniuistraor said tas
governor-elett
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
REPUBLICAN VOTE
IN PENNSYLVANIA
BREAKS RECORDS
Sproul and Beidleman Have
MajoritieS Greater Than
Ever Given in State
ROAD LOANS VICTORY
Senator Beidleman Leads His
Ticket, With One County
to Hear From

Governor William C. Sproul
and Lieutenant Governor-elect Ed
ward +. Beidleman received great
er majorities at the November cleo
tion than ever recorded in Pennsyl-
vania in belief of officials at the
State Capitol who to-day finished
the official computation of the votes
returned by all of the counties eX-
cept Luzerne where the soldier and
sailor vote is in question in the
courts. Without Luzerne Senator
Sproul received total of 5S5, sol,
while the total vote for all of his
opponents was 1894 and his plu-
rality over Eugene G. Bonniwell,
244,255. The same counties give
Senator Beidleman a total of 537,-
$40 votes, a plurality over ]. Wash
in = Logue of 272,059. The COM
binvd vote of his opponents was 3d.
$50.
The Republican candidates for
Congress-at-Large won by large ma
iorities and Judge John w. Kephart
led the field with 2O9,696 votes for
Supreme Court, Alexander Simpson,
Jr., having 147,753.
The road loan amendment to the
constitution is shown TO have been
carried in the sixty-siX counties re-
porting by 25S,S92 majority, while
the Philadelphia debt limit amend
ment, the second on the list carried
by over 1875, 700.
The aggregate vote of the sixty
six counties was announced as fol-
lows:
Jud0p of tho Sunrpup Count
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
General Conditions

The storm TINT WAS central on
the New England coast. Friday
morning, has moved OF seaVvard.
mud the high pressure aren from
the central part of the country
has drlfted eastward to the At
lantic coost
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
River

The SusGuehanna river and NIL Its
branches VIII fall slowly or re-
main nearly stationary. A stnpe
of about 4.OJ feet IN Indicated
for Harrisburg Sunday morning,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES

and enc E. Hcnery, Harrlshur~. Ruax
ShepIer Wayne Adene
Harrlnburg j.
Shppensburg. Frank kIIn FrasE
Fischer, Washington, D. C and Mary
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
cIrY. CELEBRATES BR1rA1Ns DAY

Harrisburg city to-day Is celebrating sfitaias
day big dinner in the Y M. CA. win mark the evsa-
ing program Religious services viii be held tomorrow
morning at il3o in St Paurs Episcopal Church
The sun., 1918-10-15
situation Unsatisfactory

Railroad and banking circles evil
denced a lively interest in the confer
ence between Director-General McAdoo
ard railroad representatives in WASH
ng;on yesterday, and the protracted de-
lay over the final adjustment Of the rail-
road contracts brought forth severe criti-
cism in some quarters. 1t was said that
one reason for the Railroad Administra-
TONS refusal to settle the rentals TO be
paid the roads was that the Director
Generals bureau desired to have the new
equipment distribution matter adjusted
before concluding the final details OF the
contracts. This virtually Is holding
club over the roads, for it Is pointed out
by railroad men that some systems do
not need this new standardized equip
ment and cannot use it even II they are
forced to take II. For instance, u north
ern road might be put down for $500
cars of the standard type, and after be-
ing charged for that amount of new roll
ing stock would have no Jurisdiction in
the matter If the Railroad Administra-
ton decided TO use all Of those cars on
some southern or Western line. Natu-
rally the railroad executives are viSor-
ously contesting this arrangement. and
though It Is holding up the final settle
ment of the matter. II Is too important
to stockholders to pass without pro-
test
The sun., 1918-10-15
Too Much I. &. &.

The businesslike manner in which the
wire companies were handled when
taken over by the Government and the
haphazard method adopted in the case
Of the railroads was emphasized by a
linancier who played part In the for-
mer matter In speaking of the railroad
tDngle. The fact that the arrangements
between the telephone and telegraph
companies and the Post Office Depart
ment were conducted by committee OF
business men. while the Interstate Com
merce Commission had a finger IN the
railroad control problem, may explain
the whole thing. Just now the roads
are still waiting for the |. c. c. certifi-
cation of the rentals for the three year
test period, and in turn railroad stock
hclders are waiting for dividends which
cannot be paid until the Dtrector-Gen-
eral OF Railroads puts an end to the
Interstate Commerce Commissions vac
lllating tactics.
The sun., 1918-10-15

The continued strong upward move
ment In Mexican Petroleum has brought
with 1t a flood OF rumors regarding the
motive back of the buying, none of
which can be substantiated. The char
acter OF the buying. however, is sufh-
GENTLY plain to Indicate that whoever is
purcha sing the stock IL doing so for rea-
sons which outsiders do not know. for
while short covering may have played
part In the stocks SO point advance from
par It could not account for any i'm
portant part Of the rise. One account
which appears trustworthy is that tho
buying is for the account OF men who
know how great a boom oil COM
panies will enjoy when peace comes,
and as the Mexican fields are now
the greatest in the world Mexi-
can Petroleum Company should bene-
At immensely by the ending OF the
war. A prominent British authority
points out that the price of coal in Eu-
rope during the reconstruction period
will be prohibitive, and that therefore
The sun., 1918-10-15

In all the discussion OF peace issues
little has been said about the peace fea-
lures of Liberty bonds. though this Is OF
major Importance. as was emphasized
by an investment banker yesterday.
When peace comes all of the various Is
sues of Libertys will cell at premium.
this fnancier pointed out. and people
should keep this in mind when purchas-
ing bonds of the fourth issue, for 1t Is
not unlikely that these bonds will sell
above par IL the end OF the war Is
brought appreciably nearer by the latest
turn in Germanys military and political
situation. Investors have seen the
Libertys sell lower as soon as active
trading commenced In the different is
sues, but this time those who are walt
ing to purchase them in the market after
the campaign is finished may be disap-
pointed. for should peace on tho Allies
terms be accepted by Germany there
would be n scramble for all of the Lib
erty securities.