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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17
A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT

AT OF for nothing has the Penn
IN sylvania been called the
standard railroad of America"
which means of the world. Sec
retary McAdoo, telling the Presi-
dent that the Philadelphia division
has broken all records for car move
Fment, is amazed at the achievement,
but those familiar with the won
derful system that wrought the
miracle of putting more than a
quarter million cars past Columbia
in single month, and who are
acquainted with the men who did
the trick, are not much surprised.
Pennsylvania Railroad men are ac-
customed to doing the impossible
They are proud of their service and
confident OF their own ability. So.
when the government cried out for
greater speed in war TRANSPORTATION
they simply crowded on more
steam, pulled the throttle wide omen
stuck to the job and delivered the
goods. superintendent Smith saws
he is proud of the men and the sys-
tenn, and well he may be.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17
Shirt-Tdil Sdgdcity
IN. A. Reviews War weekly.J

IN. A. Reviews War Weekly.1
1t seems that it was in what he de-
scribes as "a t-tair'-or was it
pajamas ?-interview with Washing
ton correspondents, that Secretary
Redfield came out strong in favor of
our holding aloof in foreign COM
merce until everybody, including
Germany. had a good lead on us be-
fore we entered the race for business
with the outside world. On just
what grounds the Secretary of Com
merce seems to feel that there is a
mitigating circumstance in the fact
that he talked foolishness in his
shirt-tail instead of fully garbed, as
he usually is when he talks that way,
or talks at all, which is much the
same thing, 1t is difficult to compre-
hend. What he said in the course of
an explicitly authorized interview,
printed in Federal Trade Service,
published by the Publicity Corpora
tion of Washington, was this:
We have a great decision to make.
1t is whether we shall take this op-
portunity and the immediate rich
profit it offers or whether we shall
restrain our energies for a while,
giving France, England. Belgium,
1tdlNt CNGtl ItIV iSu1i ais ttIlO even
Germany's reborn people fair and
free opportunity to get on their
feet.
Mr.. Redfield now says that this
statement was "garbled," and that
it was q shirt-tail statement anyway.
AS to it being garbled, that is in
credible. 1t has the true Redfield-
ian ring. If it really was a shirt-tail
statement it was in every way worthy
of a proved ss~Srt-tail statesman. So
there is no incongruity in that quar-
ter. Indeed, all the evidence, direct,
presumptive and from the essence of
the statement itself, is overwhelm-
ingly convincing of accuracy
Mr.. Redfield continues his emula-
tion of Secretary Baker as the brake
man of the Administration. He is
palpitating with zeal to apply the
brakes to American commerce, so
that we shall not get ahead of other
nations in after-the-war trade eX-
pansion. There isn't n bit of dan
ger, Mr.. Redfield, of the appalling
horrors which your vision scans. Let
American commerce have the freest
course and the fullest advantage,
and it will not be expanded. All
the danger lies in the other direction.
We have not heard British or French
economists expressing any such ap-
prehensions concerning their fiscal
and commercial future as our Sec
retary of Commerce seems to be
cherishing in his altruistic soul. A
fair field and no favor is all they
ask and is all they need. That is
all that we ask for, too; and we do
not think that the American people
will permit even the super-sapient
Mr.. Redfield to deny it to them.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

j. G. Rosengarden, the Oldest
trustee of the University of Penn
sylvania, has resigned after long
service.
IT. r. Richards. active in Lacka-
wanna affairs, is coming home from
France after extended service.
DIR. r. TAFT Mckenzie, promi-
nent in army affairs, is to speak at
Philadelphia on the value of exer-
else in daily life.
Representative Harry Zanders,
of Carbon county, has been present.
ed by a friend in the army with
piece of a large German military
balloon.
-B. Frank Ruth, Reading coun-
Gilman, we'll known here, is urging
q new union station for his city.
General Tasker Ii. Bliss one of
the peace conferees, was born in
Lewisburg, and graduated from the
Academy in 1863.
George w. Elkins, Philadelphia
financier, is seriously i'll.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17

Departments neglect may be realized
and steps taken to remedy it.
There have been failures and fall
ures at Washington since the war
started, but none that has come
home to the people with such force
as this. There is no excuse for it.
The money is at hand. the records
are complete and only an inefficient
working force is to blame. 1t might
be good thing to get rid of a few
of the chair-warmers at Washington
and give their places to returning
soldiers who would sympathize with
those who are depending upon the
meager earnings of men in khaki
for their support.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17
Not in Evidence

The ex-Kaiser has tried to COM
NIT suicide. and failed. Previous to
that he had tried to hold on to a
throne that had been given to him,
rent free, and failed. He had tried
to continue and extend the system
of kaiserism according TO the di-
rections he found on the bottle, and
failed. He had tried to make war
like Frederick and peace like Bis
march, and failed. Ii there is any
thing William Hohenzollern can do
1t is pretty evident 1t is something he
has not yet tried.-Kansas City Star.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17
WoEFUL INEFFICIENCY

"H HE Red Cross has undertaken to
prevent distress as result of
the outrageous delay in soldiers
allotments and government allow
ances to dependents. Much actual
hardship, no doubt, will bo saved
through the activity of this agency;
but the Red Cross will fall to reach
many worthy cases because of the
unwiliingness of hundreds who will
suffer In silence rather than admit
their need. Every effort should be-
made to list those to whom allot-
ments and allowances have been as
signed, SO that the extent Of the War
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17
A Woman Won the War

A woman, no less a parsonage
than Miss Christabel Pankhurst. is
credited with the idea of unified
command, which, under General
Foch, proved the foundation stone OF
Allied success against the armies OF
the Hun. Premier Lloyd George,
among the first to appreciate the
value of the suggestion offered by
the suffragist leader, is said to have
promised that Miss Pankhurst will
be given official recognition at the
proper time. This is not the first
time an idea born in the brain OF
woman has gotten man out of bad
tangle.-El Paso Times.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17

While Lewis s. Sadler. the Carlisle
banker and business man. is main
tanning a silence that is characteristic
regarding rumors of his probable ap-
pointment as State Highway Commits
sioner by the Governor-elect, there ap-
pears to be good ground for believing
that he will accept this important
post in the new administration. Mr.
Sadler Is not a professional road
builder. but we doubt whether there
is in all Pennsylvania one better
equipped for getting results in any
public activity. AS executive manager
of the Pennsylvania Council of Ma
tional Defense he has impressed all
with whom he has been associated
with his ability and energy. Cover
nor-elect Sproul is going to make the
road-building program a great feature
of his administration. and he natur-
ally wants a business man to direct
the work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17

There is very general interest
throughout the State in the compile
tion of the Capitol Park improve
ment. It Is generally recognized
that Harrisburg has done It's part and
will continue to do so in making
the setting for the Capitol what IL
should be. With the comprehensive
plans that have been agreed upon the
environment OF the State buildings
viii be In harmony with the import
ance and dignity Of the Common
wealth.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17
The -Four ChdriotS

And 1 turned and lifted up mine
eyes and looked. and. behold. there
came four chariots out. from be-
tween two mountains and the noun
tains were mountains of Brass
Zachariah vi.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17
A Kentuckidn'S Valuable Load

L. f. Barnes, of Neave, took a
truckload, consisting of 500 turkeys.
for which he was paid $1,275; 1000
rabbits, 5000; two beef hides, $13,
and one horsehide, 81; total value.
SLABS, to Cincinnati last week.
Pendleton Ledger.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17

With suspicious frequency there
comes bounding over the billows the
command Hold yourself in readiness
to join me in France" And every
member of the boards and commits
sions still holding down their Jobs
look hopefully toward the East. But
the injunction to hold themselves in
readiness was hardly necessary. as
most of them have had their suitcases
packed and their hats in hand walt
ing for a rush to the first boat.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17

Colonel Harvey's War Weekly pre-
sents cartoon that is of unusual sig
Eificance at this time. 1t shows Colo
mel Roosevelt and Major-General
Leonard Wood exchanging views, pre-
sumably on their personal relations
to the present Administration. and
uniting feelingly In the observation.
'Wen. he kept US out Of war"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17
Always Something lacking

She-Wilat do you consider the
things that make life worth living
He-The things we don't possess.
Scotman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17
HISTORIC HARRIsBURG

The first Harrisburg printing
office was in South Second street,
near Mulberry. and the type came
from Philadelphia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17
Thankful

Awful, Bore (making conversa-
tion) III passed your house to-day.
She (pointedly)-Oh, thank you
ever so much.-Edinburgh Scotman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17

In the last two months there have
been 65 strikes in Canada, entailing
the loss of 145,790 working days.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17

Mole skins bring from 16 to IS
cents each in Aberdeenshire and Mo-
rayshire, Scotland, and women are
being trained, as mole catchers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17
DO YOU KNOW

THAT Harrisburg preserves are
OH the menu of the men over
seas?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17

The Universal shipyard at Hous-
ton, Texas, has a woman oakum
spinner who works nine hours every
day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17

Published evenings except Sunday by
THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING co.
Telegraph Building. Federal Square
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17

Metal trades employers say wo-
men are more conscientious and
produce better quantity of work
than men workers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17

Member of the Associated Press-The
Associated Press is exclusively en-
titlcd to the use for republication of
ell news dispatches credited to IL or
and also the local news published
herein.
Ill rights of republication of special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17

Tho New York Board of Educa-
tion has authorized an addition for
elementary teachers of SEQ and 500
a year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17

The quarterly report of the Bloom
ington UlI.) Cooperative Society
shows a dividend of per cent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17
LABOR NOTES

England has more women Govern
ment workers than any other country
on the globe.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-17

A 10 per cent. wage increase and
25 weeks back pay has been secured
by Ottumwa (Iowa) Garment Work.
ars' Union
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-05
STD BOWIE TO SPEAK AT CIVITAN LUNCH
 ON LIBERTY BONDS

The weekly bulletin of the Ciyitan club announces Sydney J. Bowie as the speak : CT for the regular luncheon at the South ern club today, and following his ad- dress on. Liberty Bonds, the club will adjourn to the fairgrounds. where they will witness the lighting of the big war airplane which will be piloted into Bir- mingham from the Memphis field by Lieutenant Thompson and Sergeant Chapman.
 The bulletin of the club follows:
 Fellow Civilians: There's an old adage that says a stitch in time is worth two in the bush.' Believing this to be so, General Shropshire is getting his Italian army on their toes, preparatory to rhe big drive next week for Liberty Bonds. As you know, the Civilians are the back ! bone of the Italian forces, so naturally We want to bring home the bacon in this campalgn.
 Friday at the Southern club, Syd Bow ie is going to drill us for the big gas at- tack, which General Shropshire will lead against the public. Syd always has nlen- ty of ammunition for work of this kind, and you are sure to enjoy watching him Nork-out.
 Remember, the best we can do Tor Uncle Sam is little enough right now. Pull down your desk. roll up your sleeves. get busy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-05
SOCIAL WORKERS PLAN FOR ME
 0F SOUTHE&B.. \
Many Noted Speakers Win Be Here During Confer \ ence to Be Held
 April 14-17
The Social Workers association

The Social Workers association mt yesterday at lunch at 12:30 o'clock the Civic association cafe for the puty pose of discussing plans for the South ern Sociological congress, which will be] held in, Birmingham April II to II.
 Rev. Dwight s. Bayley presided over the meeting. Rev. Walter $. Brown, head of the city welfare department. made an interesting talk on the socio- logical congress coming to Birmingham. He spoke of the benefits to be derived from having so many prominent speak- CTS here to tell the various phases of tho work of the association, with view of affiliating with the national organi- zaton.
 c. l.. Harold, member Of the entertain- ment committee. made a brief talk stat ing that practically every speaker on the programme would be here. and that those who were unable to be present were sending substitutes.
 The meeting of the sociological con- gross in Birmingham is for the purpose of mobilizing the leadership of the south for win -the-war'' drive for health, food and labor The object of the meet ing is to organze a unit of volunteefV workers in every southern community to preach on health, food and labor during the war. An effort will be made to make the home line as patriotic and effi-' cient as the firing line.
 Extensive arrangements are being made for the congress, and ZOO visitors ara expected to be in Birmingham to attend the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-05
|BOWIE'S SPEECH AT
 LAWYERS LUNCHEON
 HEARTILY ENJOYED
Crittenden Makes Appeal for Liberty BOnds-Successor to President Whitaker to Be Elected
 Next Week

The lawyers luncheon yesterday at the Civic association cafe was more success ful in many ways than any yet held by the attorneys. It was intensely patriotic. Williams music store furnished Vic trola for the entertainment of the crowd, giving America "Over There" Army Bugle Calls" and other war selections.
 Shortly after l o'clock Judge J. T. Stokely introduced Sydney J. Bowie, who surpassed himself in presenting "The Ba- sis of Patriotism"
 After MT. Bowes speech, Judge Stoke ly introduced T. J. Crittenden, chair man of the four-minute men. who spoke loud and clear for the purchase of Lib erty Bonds. Birmingham must win the Liberty Loan flag to be given to the city first oversubscribing it's quota. Br- mingham's quota is $5,000O00. Let's win this flag and let's throw a vastly over subscribed Liberty Loan in the face of the Kaiser" said Mr. Crittenden.
 At the lawyers luncheon next Thurs day q president of the Birmingham Bar association to succeed Mir. Whitaker will be elected. Mir. Whitaker has gone to Washington to serve the government in the offices of the custodian of alien enemy property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-05
PAULIST CHORISTERS TO GIVE CONCERT HERE
Boy Choir to Sing for Stricken France Under Auspices Music
 Study Club
OF BIRMINGHAM. ALA. STATEMENT MARCH 4, 1918

Musical Birmingham is eagerly awaiting the brilliant and spectacular event announced for April 19 at the Jefferson theatre, when the Paulist Choristers of Chicago, under the lead ership of their celebrated conductor, Father William J. Finn, will give a con cert for the benefit of stricken France under the auspices of the Music Study club.
 The choristers are now making a six months tour of the American continent and the proceeds from their concerts are directed to France for immediate aid in the northern villages devastated by the enemy.
 While some work cannot be done un- til the war is ended. much can be done now, and the Paulist choristers, by their efforts, are doing their bit, boys winning sympathy to a common cause their youthful voices.
 For France" is their battle cry. And helping France is only another way of helping America win the war.
 Were trying to pay our debt to Lafayette" says 11-year- old Billy Hal lissey, a soprano soloist known as "The Mocking Bird" Billy is said to rival Galli-Curie in his coloratura vocal flights, and his high surprised the blase critics of New York and Boston.
 Father Finn believes that his boys are singing better today than they did even at the International Music festi- val in Paris, France, in 1912, where in competition with the worlds greatest choirs they were awarded the Grand Prize Perhaps it is the inspiration The lads wear the uniform of France and are making their music count in this year of crisis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-05
ALLIED ARMIES ID
 ENLIST RECRUITS
 FORL|bERTY DRIVE
Field Marshal RushtOn and Forces Discuss Methods
 of Liberty Loan Cam
 paign and Plan Parade

Preparatory to the opening of the big drive next week, the entire forces of the allied armies were called together at mess in the Tutwiler sector yesterday by Field Marshal Frank Rushton, who method of attack to be used in going over the top during the coming Liberty Loan campaign.
 One hundred and seventy-eight seri- minded soldiers were at their posts when the officer of the day, General Sparrow. gave his instructions To use the words of General Sparrow such an array of man power is capable of put ting over anything. that it desires.'
 By a unanimous vote it was decided to enlist recruits for the army from all plants and industries in the district. We want this to be the most democrat ic organization ever gotten together" said Field Marshal Rushton. Lets make it representative in every respect by getting men into our ranks from all walks of life"
 The question of getting a permanent secretary for the armies was discussed favorably, and each man present do- pated a dollar for this purpose. It Is probable that some man who can devote part of his time to this work will be secured in the near future to act in this capacity.
 Inasmuch as the respective armies have worked the same territory for the past two campaigns, it was decided this time to rotate eakh division to the west. thereby putting all soldiers in new bat tlefields and giving each commander the same opportunity to make good.
 The field marshal called attention to the big celebration out at the fair grounds today in honor of the visiting aviator, who is coming over from Mem phis to do scout duty. Ten thousand men are wanted at this event., said General Sparrow, whereupon he appoint ed that number from among those pres ent. sss Among others who spoke were Key Milner, who asked for pictures of every kind that might be of use to the intelli- gence department.
 General Woodall also made a short talk, urging a full attendance at all of the lunches and at the mammoth pa- rade to be staged Saturday afternoon. One feature of the meeting was the introduction of the new commanders. c. M Blanchard. c. w. Shropshire and R. T. Brooke. Each of them received an ovation. True to his promise Field Marshal Rushton dismissed hi@S forces promptly at o'clock. with the under standing that they hold themselves in readiness tc report at the meeting Mon- day night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-05
Glory Division" Will
 Be Feature in Parade
Service Flags Will Be Displayed by Women Workers-Red Cross
 Nurses to Assist

Many unique features will be pre- sented in the patriotic parade tomor- row afternoon at 2 o'clock. which will launch the third Liberty Loan drive, and Mrs. Rivers Carter has been ap- pointed chairman in charge of the glory division" by the woman's Lio- erty Loan committee.
 All women who have husbands. sons. brothers or sweethearts in the service aie urged to be present and take part in the parade. bringing their own service flag Any women wishing to have the attractive poster designed by Howard Chandler Christy on their au- tomobiles are requested to call by To- cal headquarters of the woman's com nlittee in the Jefferson County Bank building and secure them.
 Major General Lucien Brown has se- leCted number of women to act upon his staff in the parade, wearing Red Cross uniforms.