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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12
REGRETTABLE INCIDENT

-HE dismissal of two respectable
colored boys from Dickinson
College, where they had peen
students-one for three years ana
the other for one-because they were
negroes, and for no other reason
is a regrettable thing, but 1t is worse
than that when all the circumstances
are considered. Both boys, sons OF
reputable and self-respecting par
ents, are admitted by the president
of the college to be young men OF
character and his only excuse Tor
sending them back to their home at
Steelton was the alleged changed
conditions at the institution, the IN
PRODUCTION of military training and
the segregation of the races.
But DR.. Morgan missed an i'm
portant and fundamental point in his
weak explanation of the depioraole
incident that has caused so much
unfavorable comment. He falls TO
even refer to the fact that the father
of the two boys had taken up with
him on two occasions before the
opening of the present term, the
possible complications or the fur-
ther fact that he had advised with
the Washington authorities and oeen
instructed to induct the boys into the
battalion. since they were already
on the roll of the college.
Surely, there was no occasion Tor
the humiliation of two industrious
and ambitious boys who were doing
their utmost in preparing themselves
nor useful citizens. It's late day to
raise the race issue at Dickinson
College. or elsewhere, particularly
when the colored American soldier
on the fighting front and his loyal
and patriotic folk back home are
standing shoulder to shoulder with
their white brethren in a world war
for justice and liberty and humanity.
OF course, the brothers will not
return to Dickinson. they will COM
plete their education at Howard
University, and because they are
self-respecting and outstanding boys,
they will be spurred by the slight
put upon them to even greater ef-
fort and we shall not be surprised
some day to have them point back
ward to the day when they were re-
quested to leave ancient Dickinson.
with all its honorable traditions, as
the beginning of their real progress
toward useful goals.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12
THE STATE CAMPAIGN

From the Wilkes Barre Record.
There is not an intelligent Demo-
crat who believes that his party
state ticket has the ghost of snow,
and ii is quite generally conceded
that local candidates will go down
in the state crash. Even the pros
pect that Judge Bonniwell Will nave
the votes of some proliquor Repup,
licans, together with the luli
strength of the liquor element In. the
Democratic party, does not seem to
lift the pail of dismay. The fact
that the Palmer Mccormick faction
in the Democratic party has declar-
ed war on Bonniwell and that a host
of temperance Democrats uninf1u-
enced by party strife will either not
vote at all or support Sproul, is
enough to convince the most stead
fast Democrat that the die has al
ready been cast.
The party leaders in Luzerne
county will concentrate their efforts
upon the election of congressman
and representatives, but here too
there is reason for abject discourage
ment. The light Democratic regis
tratiDn shows that the voters have
relatively small interest in these
campaigns, and added to this is the
fact that Democratic candidates for
Congress have never been on friend
ly terms with the local forces in con-
troll of the organization.
The worst enemy of the Demo-
cratic outfit could hardly wish for a
more hopeful outlook than that
which has appeared, mainly by reason
of conditions brought about by the
Democrats themselves. The most
that the Republican leaders now
need fear is that the rank and file
of the party will take it for granted
that victory is certain and relax
their efforts for the November cleo
ton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12
: WE MUST DO IT

THE whole Harrisburg district is
i below its liberty Loan quota.
I'VE must make UP tho deficit; we
must buy our Share of the bonds"
says Chairman Patterson; and with
that we all agree.
We must meet that quota. We
must buy more bonds.
This means all Of us.
Hunt up the nearest committee
man or the nearest hank and sub
scribe for at least one more bond.
Wear last winters o.ercoat, or
suit, if need be. Let your family
worry along without some of the
things the members think they ought
to have. But buy more bonds.
There are twp classes of people in
this town who. have not fully met
their duty. One is rlade up of the
men who bought only one $50 bond
when they should have bought two,
three or four. The other is made up
of large investors whose credit ia
good at bank for almost any amount
within reason, who have withheld
money they should have put into
bonds for the reason that they are
looking for more profitable invest
ments. The bond cop1nittee ought
to go over it's lists ore carefully end
summon to Headquarters everybody
who can buy more bords than he has
bought.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12
Wireless Around the World
fFrom the Philadelphia Evening
Bulletin.)

One of the greatest achievements
NJ modern science seems to nave
passed almost unnoticed. a nles
sage was sent from Cornwall TO aus
tralia. a distance exceeding iz,VoV
miles. and was received pertectly'
As the waves go equal distance III
ali directions. this is equivalent 10
sending a message around the entlre
globe.
1t is hardly more than score OF
wears ago since Marconi was ac-
counted a hare-brained enthusiast
because he proposed electrical COM
munication without wires. NOW
every battalion going into action,
every signal airplane with the artil-
lery and other units are directed
by wireless Gotten by wireless tele-
phones) from the base. Recently
Philadelphia heavy guns have
been bombarding Metz with great ac-
curacy. and the fight of shells could
be directed from airplanes with COM
plete precision in order to save the
civilian population and hit only mill
tary buildings.
In four years great progress mas
been made in wireless, and there is
no reason to believe that perfection
has been attained. If past expert
ence is to be repeated, we are en-
tering upon a new era of scientific
DEVELOPMENT which will surpass the
iaunted achievements OF the nine-
teenth century,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12
COMPLETE SURRENDER

"HERE is a universal demand
throughout the country for un-
conditional surrender on the
part of Germany. No other sort of
peace will be satisfactory to the
American people. President wilson's
response to the Berlin peace pro-
posal has brought to the surface the
real sentiment, and while there are
differences of opinion as to methods
in the conduct of the war, there is
no difference whatever regarding the
limit of force to be exercised against
the Hun.
Undoubtedly there are many
Americans who would have prefer
red that no attention be. given the
German proposal at this time save a
repetition of the Presidents previous
stfaight-from-th declara-
ton. No negotiation with the pres
ent government of Germany will be
They have no. more confidence in the
good faith of the Berlin group than
has the President himself. Secretary
Lansing puts the thing in a nutshell
when he says:
l believe in a God of justice as
well as a God of mercy. When the
time comes to balance the account
and 1t seems to be drawing near
as the vassals of Germany seek
refuge from the day of wrath
the authors of the frightful
wrongs committed against man
kind should not be forgotten.
The Secretary of State has like
Ivise indicated the conviction Of those
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12

Manifestly. ex-President Taft and
his predecessor in the White House.
Colonel Roosevelt. believe that the less
communication we have with Berlin
the better it will be for our fighting
forces and the folks back home.
President Wilson has asked for a
showdown. and to that extent the
answer to the German peace pro-
posal may be important, but in deal
ing with a tricky and unscrupulous
foe. the language he best understands
is force.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12
Editorial Comment

Junkerdom is beginning to realize
that it is a trifie easier to begin a
world war than to win and end one.
New York Sun.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12

Though the New York Times op-
posed the giving of the suffrage to
the women of New York. it earnestly
urges them, now that they have 1t,
to make use of it. The first days
registration indicated that they are
not preparing to make full use of
their privilege-New York Times.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12

The report that the Hughes-Greg-
ory investigation had been completed
seems to have been premature-at
least, the public is not getting access
to the facts.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12

When Ue talk about "getting on"
zoe mean getting more money. Christ
neuer got on."-HWgh Price Hughes.
He is the freeman, t0hom the truth
makes free
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12

All-the-year-round notwithstanding
is now advocated in Congress. But
what does Congress do with all the
daylight 1t saves?-New York World.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12

Member of the Associated Press-The
Associated Press is exclusively en-
titled to the use for republication OF
all news dispatches credited to 1t or
not otherwise credited in this paper
and also the local news published
herein.
Ali rights of republication of special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12

There can be no peace with Ger
many except. the peace of uncondi-
tional Observation-Disclosures City Star.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12
DO YOU KNOW

THAT Harrisburg's first Sc
rious epidemic was yellow fever
about 1890?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12

You're face is good in any bank. Go
in and experiment by buying a Lib
erty Bond on credit.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12

Don't boast unless you have bought
so many bonds you don't know how
you are going to get 'em all paid for.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12
HISTORIC. HARRISBURG

When people in Harrisburg
thought sanitary conditions were
not good they tore down dams and
buildings and paid for them after
wards.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12

Published evenings except Sunday by
THE TEL&GRAPH PRINTING co.
Telegraph Building, Federal Square
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12

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President aud Editor-tR-Chfef
L. R. OYSTER, Business Manager
GUS NJ. STEINMETZ, Managing Editor
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Executive Board
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12

Entered at the Post Office in Harris
burg. Pa. as second class matter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12

Writing in the Philadelphia In
quirer, George j. Brennan gives tris
interesting bit of political history
Congressman w. w. Griest a few
days ago called Senator Sprouts at
tention to an article in the Colum bia
Spy, of Columbia, Lancaster coun-
ty, which stated that the late
Senator ]. Donald Cameron renounc-
ed his voting residence in Harris
burg and enrolled as voter in the
Maytown district in East Donegal
township. Lancaster county. Al
though he was 'infirm, he went out
to vote at the last primary election
in the village of Maytown. where
his father, the late United States
Senator Cameron, was born. Al
the polls he greeted the bystanders
and made known his preference fol
William Cameron Sproul, now the
Republican candidate for Governor
of Pennsylvania. He told his friends
that Senator Sprouts name came
near being Simon Cameron Sproul
Senator Sprouts grandfather Squire
Samuel Slokom, of Salisbury town.
ship. Lancaster county, was a strong
Cameron partisan and for many
years was chairman of the Repubii.
can county committee of Lancaster
county. When the present Guberna-
torial candidate was born, Septem.
Der 16, 1870 and Squire Slokom
found his latest grandchild was e
husky boy, he wanted him name
after his friend, Senator Simon Cam.
eron. Squire Slokom's daughter. the
Senator's mother. was not impressed
with the first name, so a compromise
was made. and the future Governor
of Pennsylvania was called william
for his father. and Cameron fol
General Cameron. Senator Sproul',
mother who lives with the Senator
at Lapidea. his home near Chester
SAYS that she still thinks she made
q wise choice Of Names"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-12

THE dismissal of two respectable
colored boys from Dickinson
- COLLAGE. where they had been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
MAINE HEAv|ES
STAY OVERSEAS
FOR PRESENT
portland EXpress)

A letter received from Capt. Ferd W.
Parker of WestbrooI. Gated Nov. j.,
has been received by relatives, which IS
q relief to those who have relatives anG
friends In the Millken Regiment. as
there is no mention of any casualty in
the regiment that has come to his no
tice. lie received a slight burn on IT, :.
side of his face from mustard gas but
so slight that he did not report it. 1t IS
believed that re would have known had
any of the men in the command reason
ably nearby been hit in the closing days
OF the war and this is almost an assur-
ance that they all came through un-
scathed. The regiment will not be re-
turned to America for the present, hav-
ing been assigned to advance to the
Rhine and perhaps into Germany. While
this is something of disappointment. a
majority prefer to extend their stav
and do sight seeing now that the danger
has passed and they can relax from the
perils which the various armies were
exposed to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
Reign of BOlshevism
in u. S. Proclaimed
in Circular Issued in N. Y.

New York. Dec. PA reign of Boil
shevism in the United States to be-
gin at noon tomorrow. Friday, the
thirteenth. is proclaimed in circulars
issued here today by the "People's
day committee The "proclama
ton" cancels "aH debts, public and
private" repeats "all statutes, ordi-
nances and other enactments of cap
italistic government" declares va
cant all public offices and directs
that the military and naval orsaniza
lions Immediately dissolve land reor-
ganize themselves upon a democratic
basis for speedy rehabilitation"
1t was announced that police or no
police. law or no law. "a mourning
parade of radicals will be held in
Central Park tomorrow to celebrate
the resurrection Of freedom" CITY
officials declare that no permit has
been issued by. the park department
Tor the parade and that police will
be on hand to break it up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
1l2 Cases Of Flu in
City of Auburn

Lewiston. Dec. 1.-THE Influenza
epidemic, in more or less degree,
appears to have returned
Figures tabulated this week by re-
quest Of the Auburn Board'of Health
at the office Of City Manager Otis
show as many active cases in Au-
burn today, as there were about two
weeks after the ban had been placed
on public gatherings in the previous
epidemic.
The figures, which cover only Au-
burn cases reported by Auburn doc
tors, show 70 cases Monday. IS Tues
day, and 10 Wednesday, with II Au-
burn cases in that time reported by
Lewiston doctors, making total of 122
active cases in the city, which are
under treatment. The number Of new
cases reported Wednesday is larger
than the number reported any one
day during the last epidemic.
A report was current Wednesday
that Bates college had closed be-
cause of influenza. So far from this
being true, a member of the faculty
said this afternoon that there was
not a single case in the college. but
that since it was near the holiday
recess, it was considered wise to
close for the fall term at once.
No figures have been tabulated so
far this week to show the increase
in Lewiston, but three new cases
have been admitted to the C. NJ. G..
hospital and five at St. Marys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
Col. House to Impart
Impressions to Wilson

Paris. Dec. 12.-Col. Edward NJ House
President Wilson's personal advisor
Gen. Tasker II. Bliss. Gordon Auchin'
Gloss, son-in-law Of Col. House. and
Joseph c. Grew, former counselor OF
the American embassy i'll Nrcnna. al
members of the American comniss. on
for negotiating peace. az the American
peace mission henceforth will be known
left today by special train for Crest
meet President Wilson when he arrives
there. The special train was fitted Gu,
with Pullman sleepers and a dining car
The commission will arrive at Brest to-
U. S. S. George Washington. on w.,icu
President Wilson is making the voya &c
from the United States. is expected q
reach Brest roads shortly after tina;
hour. Immediately the George Wash
ington comes to anchor outside the har-
Dor, which is made necessary by the
fact that the steamer draws too much
water to enter port, Col. House. Cen.
Bliss and Messrs. Auchincloss and Grew
will Immediately board the steamer and
confer with President Wilson, impair ting
to him whatever information they have
and the impressions they have gathered
from the French people and officials and
diplomatic officers concerning the feel
ing regarding President Wilson's visit.
When President Wilson arrives at tie
Bots de Bologne station at 10 O'Clock
Saturday morning it is anticipated that
he will be welcomed by large crowds.
HOISP holders n 40 Cha
the Rue Royal Of the Rue Monceau and
other streets through which the Presi-
dent will pass will rent spaces for the
spectators at fancy prices. In addition
throngs are expected to line the side
walk Of the streets through which tic
procession passes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
SEN. FERNALD URGES
MORE BUSINESS MEN
ENTER POLITICS

Philadelphia, Dec. 12.-United
States Senator Fernald of Maine, ad
dressing the Association of Manufac-
turers' Representatives at their an
nual dinner and meeting here tonight,
urged business :neE to get into pol
itics and see that 4 larger percentage
of them is elected to Congress. In
my own opinion" he said, "the United
States would be more EVENLY bal
anced and in better shape to solve
great questions if it had larger per-
centage of regular hard headed bust
ness men in it's membership. Senator
F'ernald opposed government owner
ship of railroads. He declared there
could be no further development of
any consequence in American rail-
roads until they are returned to their
owners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
METHODIST XMAS SALE
Thursday Afternoon and Evening
Well Attended and Very Success

The Ladies' Aid of the. Green street
Methodist church held its annual
Christmas sale Thursday afternoon aud
evening at the church parlors. There
was a good attendance and the tales
at which many pretty Christmas gifts
were displayed received good patr5n-
age The church parlors were tasteful
ly decorated with fir trees and ever
green.
The following ladies' were in charge OF
the tables: Candy, Mrs. Ralph Brown;
fancy articles. Mrs. ]. w. Taylor:
aprons. Miss Abbie Lilly; aprons, Mrs.
George Croker; ice cream, Mrs. w. j.
Layton; cooked food, Mrs. Roy Small.
At o'clock harvest supper was
served, to which all did ample justice.
The supper was in charge of Mrs. j. b.
Farrell and Mrs. A. NJ. Pingree. Mrs.
Ralph Brown is president of the Ladies'
Aid.
The supper was followed by a mu-
steal entertainment which was in charge
of Miss Carrie Bradford and which
proved to be very enjoyable. The num-
bers of the program consisted of vocal
solos by Miss Machle and a piano solo
by Miss Alexander. A very pleasing
feature OF the evening was the pressn-
tation of . beautiful cut glass set to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
NATIONAL Home:

Officer of the day, Capt William Don
cyan.
The funeral of the late William Pratt
will be held from the Home chapel at
10 A. NJ. Friday, Rev. c. II. Temple Of
floating.
The moving picture program for Fit
day will be Miss Mae Marsh in None;
Mad" a Goldwyn feature; also a Pathe
News reel.
Hartford J. Noble of Los Angeles, tate
Co. c, LIST Me. Inf. and John c. Brya ut
of Wilmington, Del. late Co. B, 4Sth
Mass. Inf, have been admitted to Tie
Home.
James G. Babbige. late L. S. navy:
Edward A. True. late Co. II, sth Ne.
Inf; Daniel C. White. late Co. x, it.l
Me. Inf, and John keefe, late Co. r,
7th L. S. Inf, have been taken up T. A,
P. awaiting admission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
Red Cross Roll Call Notes

The following Girl Scouts and Boy
scouts will serve in tn. Red Cross y,li
can as messenger as the booths: Gil
Scouts-Margarc Nelson. patrol leader;
Anna llendee. Vivian Mlliken. Mar
guerte Chase. Eleanor Nelson, Mildred
Sawtelle Ruth Pettngill. Marion Chap
man. Fredericka Fife. Katherine Dolii-
Yer. Olive Soule, Dorothy Gray, F,o.-
cnce Wilson. Vivian Foss and Helen
fatchelder. Boy Scouts-Donald john
son. patrol leader: Donald Hewett. Law
renee stiles, Saroll Young. Howard Boil
well. William Weeks, I.inwood Curria-
leader: John Nelson. leader: Charles
Harris William Getchell. Carr kerne-
dy. Whitney Thomas. Knowlton Hew-
ms and Gushing True
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT
Given in Connection with Christmas
Sale at Universalst Church Par

The Christmas sale given by the
Murray Alliance was continued
Thursday afternoon at the parlors of
the Winthrop street Universalist
church and was brought to a close in
the evening with a delicious baked
bean supper and u pleasing enter
tainment. There was n fine attend
ance. The men of the church were
walters at the supper.
The entire program of the enter
tainment was finely rendered and
was greatly enjoyed. Several Of the
numbers presented Wednesday eve
lin solo, Miss Ruth Carleton; dance
Miss Irene Goodrich: song, Miss Ger
trude Walsh; song. Miss Aileen Mo-
rang and chorus; character song.
Miss Dorothy Gray; drill, RED.
White and Blue" with finale, Star
Spangled Banner
Every number on the program of
Wednesday evening was carried out
in a splendid manner. but especial
mention should be made of the Lit
tie Shaking Quakers," with John
owen as I1eAihldu. anu ms SISTER
Quakers. Also of the character song
by Miss Dorothy Gray. violin solo by
Miss Ruth Carleton, the Puff Bali
dance by Miss Irene Goodrich, which
was very sweet and dainty. and the
Red, White and Blue" drill given
with piano accompaniment by Miss
Ruth Carleton, fife. knowlton Hew-
ms, and drum, Lewis Carleton, to the
time Yankee Doodle" The finale was
very impressive when the Rcd,
White and Blue" girls came back
bearing the American flag, everyone
joining them in the singing of The
Star Spangled Banner"
The program rendered was as fol-
lows
Song, Wont You Come to Dolly's
Party?" Charlotte Carleton: song,
"Laddie in Khaki" Gertrude Walsh;
Duet, will You Remember" Jnge
Murcher. Dorothy Robinson: Little
Shaking :Quakers" Owen, Mil
dred Dixon, Beverly Hewins. Hor-
tense Rand, Marion Nichols. Charlotte
Carleton. Hazel Page; character
sketch. "All Out Of Step But jim.
Dorothy Gray: violin solo. "Slumber
Sweetly" (ChansOn DeNoeD, Flth
Carleton; an interpretive dance, The
Puff Ball." Irene Goodrich: song and
chorus. Arlcen Morang; chorus-AIrs.
Harold stone, Mrs. Howard Weber,
Mrs. Earle Church, Mrs. Sybil Morse.
Angie Sylvester. Maude Stetson:
drill Red. White. Blue.'-Red. Thel-
ma Mcguire, Alice HAYNES, Katherine
Thomas, Davis Merrill; White, Flor
ence Carleton, Alice Rideout. Georgia
Metcalf. Arleen Nelson: Blue Phyllis
Cole. Melora Robinson, Madeline
Hussey, Hazel I[aton; finale. Star
Spangled Banner"