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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-11

CAUSE AND EFFECT.
Mrs. Skeet-Look here, Silas you
must have bitten a sour old maid.
You've been awful grumpy these,
last few days!
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-11
RAILROAD CHANGES

ID ABROAD presidents and di-
X rectors are still dazed over the
theories of Government owner
ship and operation of the railroad
systems. Things are being done
under direction from Washington
that upset all preconceived theories
of conservative management. These
are days of change and the old
things are rapidly passing away
The United States Railroad Ad-
ministration now controls the great
est transportation system in the
world. 100000 miles of track, with
sc. 200 locomotives. 100000 freight
cars. 5000 passenger cars, and
freight and passenger terminals in
every center of population. This
transportation system is vital factor
in every plan for defending the ma
prosperity and its welfare after the
war is over.
The terms on which 1SS large
railroad systems and about 500 short
lines were united for the period of
the war and for twenty-one months
thereafter are defined in the railroad
control bill which became a law on
March 21, 1918. This law provides
that the railroads shall be operated
as II single national transportation
system during the period of Govern
ment operation; that the owners
shall receive as compensation for the
use of their property standard re-
turn equal in amount to the average
net operating income for the three
year period from June 80, 1914, to
June 80, 1917; and that the Inter
state Commerce Commission shall
have final authority in the making
of rates, but shall be required in fix
ing rates to take into consideration
certificate by the President that
increased revenues are necessary to
defray expenses and to pay the
agreed compensation to the owners
of the roads.
The operation and maintenance of
this great national system costs
about $3.50. 900, 900 a year, of which
more than $1,000, ,000.O 900 is paid for
materials and supplies and $1,45O,-
100000 for wages to 1900, 900 rail-
road employees, who, with their de-
pendants, constitute more than eight
per cent. of the entire population of
the country.
The Railroad Administration has
advanced to the railway systems.
either as loans or as advances on
account of rentals, during four
months of Government ownership. a
total of $50, $4,000.
Orders have been placed for 80. 600
box and coal cars to cost between
eighty and ninety million dollars.
and for over one thousand locomo-
tives to cost about sixty million dol
lars. Negotiations for the construc-
ton of. seventy thousand additional
freight cars are still pending.
It's far cry from the old Demo-
cratic anti-centralization days to tbs
present period of concentration of
control and autocratic power
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-11

HISTORIC HARRISBURG
This city has made iron for over
40 years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-11

n ABROAD presidents and di-
n rectors are still dazed over the
theories of Government owner
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-11

Calls for the blanks for the 1918
hunters licenses are already being
made at the State Game Commission
offices where the license system is
centralized. In some counties mag
istrates have been writing for infor-
nation saying that hunters have
been applying to them.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-11

The Philadelphia North Ameri-
can. commenting upon the State
Chamber of Commerce's survey of the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-11

Charles e. Davis, the sexton of
Market Square Presbyterian church
probably the oldest sexton in active
service in Harrisburg churches was
eighty-three years old recently. In
honor of his birthday, members of
various organizations made up Il
purse for him.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-11

Steps will be taken by the Public
Service Commission in the very near
future to determine upon the scope
of its authority in complaints against
increase of fare on trolley lines
where the fares are governed by
ordinance, This subject was argued
some time ago and the commits ion
is nearly ready to announce it's de-
cision. The trolley fare increase
complaints have been increasing
and are being grouped for hearing
and determination.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
so FEW GET AWAY WITH IT.

The case OF the Washington Times
and Brisbane is only an added exem-
plification of the rule which makes it
hard for a man or a newspaper or a
firm to peddle it's conscience and it's in
huence for price and avoid exposure
soon or late. It seems impossible for a
man or an official or a publicist TO
prostitute his opportunity or authority
without discovery quick or belated and
the penalty Of contempt that applies
Like sex prostitution it is not to be
hidden. Like murder it will out. Some
times exposure comes long after the
fact but when ne thinks, good every
man surely his greatness is ripening, it
rises to crush its bject under load Of
discovered guilt and shame.
When we take time to think care
fully over it very few who have sold
conscience and bartered character get
away with it." 1t is as hard for a
crooked man to conceal his character
as for a lewd woman to conceal her
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
GO TO BED.cAIl A DOCTOR.

Absolute quarantine to prevent the
spread of influenza has settled down
over the capital city of Iowa and not
public place is open for people to
assemble and infect one another 1t
is an example to the rest of the state
and suggestion of what is coming
elsewhere unless people become so care
full voluntarily that the general quar-
antinc does not become necessary.
The first instruction given by the
health authorities is to Keep away
from public places" This means
crowded public places, places in which
ventilation is not so we'll provided as
to guard against the communication of
disease. 1t means to stay away from
the average picture house unless strong
mechanical fan ventilation is provided
and then for a few weeks it would be
better to stay away anyway. The same
should apply TO small church buildings
not mechanically ventilated. Most new
and large churches pump an adequate
supply OF fresh air into their assembly
rooms and force the foul air out which
reduces to a minimum the danger from
infection. School buildings ought to be
so equipped always and many states
now require them TO be. but teachers in
mild weather can safeguard their
pupils by vigilance in keeping windows
open and sick children out.
The next admonition is to take care
Of a cold or ailment at it's inception by
going to bed and consulting a doctor.
A dose Of physic before he arrives will
be in line with the first aid treatment
which he will prescribe. If the case is
not to be one of influenza the patient
will be up and out in a day or two, but
If it is the deadly disease the patient
by prompt care gives himself some
chance to avoid the pneumonia which
kills.
The next caution is to keep away
from people who have colds and keep
yourself away from others if you have
one.
When in doubt go to bed and call
a doctor. When we'll keep out of doors
and don't invite trouble by getting wet
feet or exposing oneself unnecessarily.
This disease, which carries off the
physically fit among our soldiers, is to
be respected and feared by civilians.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10

must produce while this war is wastins
billions Of the worlds wealthr me
work or fight rule should apply TO
everybody.
Cleaning up a wooded lot is worth us
labor cost in improved appearance Z"
the farm and this year it helps the
national cause by saving coal.
Seven cents per bushel was declared
to be a fair price for husking Marshall
county corn at the meeting OF the
county council of defense. Two forty
bushel loads per day at that price VIII
give the husker $3.50 per day and his
room and boa I'd for his services. II the
farmer furnishes an elevator TO DO the
unloadin the price is TO be SIX cents
for husking. Corn is on the taoossan
slide in price owing to peace rumors
aand the farmer mutt play sale N MS
cost of production.
Drastic orders for food saving are
nromised bv the food administration in
order to divide up with the starving
people of Europe during the hard win
ter which is ahead Get ready TO draw
in YOUR belt while there is war on.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
Billy Bunny and His Friends

leas little bunnie, you know, that he
could never sit still in the same place
at the same time for even a little bit
of time, you see.
1--WE can go for a ride In the lucky
mobile. said Uncle IArcky. "All right
let's CO." said Billy Bunny. So the ola
gentleman rabbit put on his boots ana
tied his blue silk polkadot handker-
chief around his neck, and he didn't
forget to put on his old wedding stove
pipe hat. let me tell you, and after
that he was ready to go anywhere.
even to France IL Uncle Sam wanted
him. guess.
Well. pretty soon they were rolling
along in the automobile as fast as a
comet or maybe faster, for that Lucky
mobile could go when Uncle Lucky
wanted It to. oh yes, oh yes. And by
and by they saw Daddy Fox creeping
along the Old Snake Fence with
chicken in his mouth.
ooh. dear" cried the little rabbit.
that old robber fox has stolen
chicken from the good, kind farmer
well. we cant help that" said
Uncle IN,cky. Foxes must live as well
az other people, only it's too bad they
can't eat nuts. like squirrels, or cab
bage leaves, like rabbits"
And then. all Of a sudden. the little
rabbit had a bright idea. He took out
his policcmans whistle and blew on IT
with all his might And would you be-
lieve it? That crafty old fox thought
the Policeman Dog was coming. ana
he dropped that chicken so fast that 1t
almost lost a feather out Of its tail.
And in the next story you shall hear
what happened after that.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
[By David Cory.1

Uncle Lucky I.efthindfoot, the old
gentleman rabbit, sat In the little
front parior OF his little white house
on the corner OF Lettuce avenue ana
CARROT street one sunny afternoon,
and while he sat there all Of sudden
there came a loud knocking at the
door. So Uncle IAicky put down the
book he was reading and laid ms
spectacles on the mantelpiece. ana
slipped his feet into his old carpet
slippers, and went to the door. And
when he opened it, who do you sup
pose was standing on the little 'front.'
porch? Why Billy Bunny, OF course
He had hoped all the way from the
Old Briar Patch TO Gee his dear kina
Uncle Lucky, who had given MN a
gold watch and chain, YOU remember
some three hundred and umpty- leVen
stories ago.
Glad to see YOU" said the old gentle
man rabbit. and he took his niue
nephew into the parlor and made MIN
sit down in front of the fire, for there
was a wood fire in the CRATE this colo
October day
Oh. the wind will son be whistiihs
Around the kitchen door
And the little draughts of chilhness
Across the wooden floor
viii almost take my slippers on
And maybe give me hopping cough.
said the old gentleman rabbit: but ne
didn't know he was talking In poetry
Oh. nv no. If he had. ! guess my
typewriter would have pinned req
rose on his coat.
well. what shall we do? askeo
BiIy Bunny, cause he was such rest
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
Topics Of the Times

It has been assumed that the great
organizers are all in the east and the
big centers. but the way Iowa put
over her loan and the way the more
arrogant states and cities haven't
suggests that they coud learn some
thing by spending a week or two over
in the corn belt.
Wonder # those Germans realize
that when they are burning towns in
Belgium and France they are lighting
torches to set flames in Germany?
Here's hoping that army of Poles
knock the persimmons from the top
branches of German hopes.
Spanish influenza and slackers are
two OF the kaiser's best assistants In
the L. S. A And one is as hard to
bear as the other and needs as de-
cisive treatment and attention.
Said Bill to Woodrow, Listen
SAYS Woodrow to Bill, "Whatve got
TO listen to-"
Clean UP. keep warm. avoid crowds,
watch colds and depend on the doctor
if you get it.
The general conclusion is that the
Hohenzollern government must go.
Even Germany seems to be falling in
to the popular notion about the
kaiser. his six safety first sons and
the military establishment.
The quiet that reigus since Jim
Pierce threatened to raise meery
hades seems to indicate that Jim is
some terrorizer himself
Of course the boys will not slay
women and children when they march
into Germany but they are likely to
be mighty careless with fire.
When 10000 German prisoners are
taken 10000 more are either killed or
wounded according to military esti-
has caused Germany to sue for peace.
The War industries board confronted
with the necessity of reducing the con-
sumption Of print paper has ordered all
publishers to collect cash in advance
from their subscribers. The purpose
is to make sure that every copy of a
newspaper goes to a bona fide sub
scriber who wants that newspaper
enough to pay for it. Millions Of bogus
calculations will be cut out and the
paper supply saved for legitimate sub
scribers.
Down east another fuel shortage is
promised for this winter and Iowa will
be called upon to ship her coal east to
keep munition factories running. 1t
would be wise to get what you need
before winter sets in.
No man ie doing his bit in this war
who enjoys idleness simply because he
can afford it. Retired farmers should
go back to the fields and do what they
can even if they work only a six hour
day Boys should seek useful employ
ment that can be done without inter-
rupung their school work. Others
should help man the factories. All
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10

profession. II speaks In face and ac-
tons, 1t whispers it's secret In a
thousand tongues. He walks In an aura
OF suspicion and distrust. Instinctively,
by sixth sense men know the crooked
man,
SO with the newspaper or the pubiist
that sells inhuepce and secret service
against good public policy. 1t perpet-
ually tattles on itself. Men hear its
whispers. see the signs and hold
opinions accordingly.
Strange as it may seem there is no
real fellowship among the crooked.
None distrust a crook more than an
other Of his own kind. Despite the
adage there is neither trust nor honor
among thieves. The first question the
purchaser asks of the purchasable Is
will he stay bought"
The law of compensation holds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
Iowa Newspapers
THE KAISER'S PROMISES.
Waterloo Times Tribune

The kaisers OF Germany, all OF them,
have been great on promises to the
people. Just now this kaiser Is speak :
ing about, and promising greater
measure of freedom and democracy IN
the German empire. He has MINIS
try now that is fairly well represen-
tative of the people and is calling the
peoples attention TO the fact. He asks
that his legislative bodies in Prussia.
controlled by himself. pass suffrage
bill that will give the people falr
representation at the polls, and these
legislative bodies. controlled by Him-
self, refuse the request. But that does
not prevent the kaiser from reiterat-
ing his demand for more freedom al
the ballot box. He expects his repre-
sentatives in the legislative bodies IN
Prussia to turn down his propositions
as otherwise he would appoint men
who would carry out his wishes.
This country knows no greater Ger
man than Carl Schurz Twenty years
ago Mr.. Schurz pictured in his remin-
iscences the world war to come. being
aware of the nature and ambitions OF
the German autocracy. He was OF The
men banshed from Germany for his
efforts toward liberation Of the Ger
man people from their masters. he
we'll knew the character OF the Ger
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10

man rulers and their hangers on: he
we'll read the German military mind.
He knew them twenty years ago as
the world has come to know them now.
Many who read his articles In Nc
Cures OF that time thought Mr..
Schurz was n bit radical and saw with
mind prejudced. But today they reaa
Schurz conscious that he was right to
the last word. . ..
schurz called attention to the many
promises Of the kaisers and gives rea-
son now to discount any promises the
present kaiser may make to the peo-
pie Of Germany Before we conclude
that the German people are to have
larger share in the affairs OF the en-
pire we will do we'll to compare the
kaisers promises with those of his
ancestors. Put not your trust in
princes" according to Schurz is the
testimony of German history. The
people are to be fooled. Promises are
made, TO be forgotten and to be fol-
lowed by other promises. Schurz re-
minds us that the Hohenzollern princes
come OF a perjured strain. which is
also tainted with egotistic insanity. In
1913 King William III Of Prussia issued
manifesto calling the people to
arms: there was to be a new national
union and participation Of the people
in the business of government. Self
sacrifice of the people was limitless,
victory came but with II only the
'Deutschbund." composed of kings and
princes. There was no free press, no
civil rights. no popular vote. Frederick
William ". the father. lied to the peo-
pie as did William In. In 1S48 the
people were promised voice in govern
ment, but again they were fooled. Up
risings drove the grandfather OF the
present kaiser to England for safety.
the people of Berlin demanding civil
rights. Prussian bayonets defeated the
purpose OF the people in 1s4s for free
government.
So what William is saying today to
the people is nothing new. The pres
ent kaiser is possessed. as Mr.. Schurz
writes. of his ancestors. "of a mystical
faith in the absolute power Of kings.
by the grace Of God" They have all
INDUCED "in romantic imaginings about
the political and social institutions OF
the middle ages" All of them have
been full Of sudden whims. possess
ing the ambition to do something great
and thus to engrave his name on the
history OF the world" None Of them
have kept their promises to the peo-
pie.
Is William to get by with 1t with
the German people? He can not get
by with it with the world.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
Masonic Meetings
Visitors Always WeIeome.

MARSHALL oDGE No. 1903, A. F. &
A. M.--Special communication We'd
nesday, Oct. .. Friday. Oct II, 1880 p
m, work in second degree. r. +. Eng
lish, w. NJ: John w. Wells, secretary
sIGNET CHAPTER. No. 80, r. A. NJ.
Stated convocation Monday evening
Oct q. at 1880. Business session. Ira
A. Davenport, II. p. John W. Wells
secretary.
STATED ASSEMBLY. NIno Solo,
mon couneiI No. 20. r. & s. NJ. Mon
day. Oct. q. 1918, $50. Regular
business. r. Forbes. recorder: George
Gregory. T. NJ.
I soeeia, co-eisv. s.. Alderman CON-
nandery No. 80. X. T. Tuesday oct.
g. $50 supper, followed hv the Order
Of the temple. J. z. Frederick COM
mander. I. T. Forbes, recorder.
CENTRAL CHAPTER, No. 81. o. E.
S.-Reeular meeting Wednesday eve
ming, Oct 1s. $50 o'clock for business
ana initiation. Mrs. Archer Walton,
secretary: Mrs. Cora Wiley. ". NJ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10

British poooeeoloN4
The smallest British possession u
Gibraltar, with m area Of two square
miles: the largest India. with IN area
Of 1,0O2,620 square miles.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1918-12-26
ANNUAL STATEMENT
Board Of County Commissioners Of Richmond County for
the Fiscal Year Ending November 80 1918
Rockingham, N. C., Decembe

aa. Rockingham N. C., December End, 1918
To he County Commissioners:
the honor submit the follow
the county for the fsca year endlhs No
showing saudd during said fiscal
the Icing approved by
County published required W law
Respectfully submitted
H. l.. GUTHRIE
~ fol County.
Eon q
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1918-12-26

Icing approved by
ordered published required w law
- Respectfully submitted
Auditor chmondC
COUNTY DISBURSEMENTS FOR MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1917
To Whom Paid For what Paid AmSg9. s9s
Mrs W. Covington Appo Defense ZOO
Williams his support months SOO @
Adam Talbert his support months SOo
Bill R. covington his support months @ ann
C, Darlington months 800
A Darlington, her support months Soo
Everett, his support months 6oo
sanie Marshall her support 800
Thomas her months 900
Ann Brigham her support months SoO @
sanie Threagn her support months Soo
Hannah Allen her supports months Soo
Harrington, support 800
Harry Smith, his support months Soo
Mrs Z F. Lowe her support months So"
Eliza Kirby. her support months $"o
Emily months 300
months 300
Toma Little her support months Soo
Rap Little his support months % sOo
months 300
Emma Tynden her support months 800
Adeine her months 3OO
Ann Aa Sao Sep supnop nS ppP0I months
Harriet Pearson, her support 3 months 300
W L. stubbs his support months 900 900
Vina Crouch support months 4Oo
45O
Catherine Wall her support months 800
Mathew Morton her support months 500
Jenkins, her support months 900
Calvin Morton, his support months zoo
support months 800
B. REYNOLDS Salary Keg OF Deeds l0SOo S"o
1884
5000
linn Ii \ sbenpard b % work at &C. Co. Home e. ~ ~ " ~ ~ 100
25OO
Mrs W. T Baldwin cooking working Co. Home 1850
Hdwe Home 6l5
Hawley car coal freight M AZ
Baldwin Jail funds 500
F. B. MeLe'.er WORK on nag pole aoo
b b Ferry gown for prisoner Jail 100
Total o %
Baldwin stamps Observation-Disclosures.
a ................ 6s421
Baldwin, stills 10000
Coppedge janio
E. w Smith, clerk Reg Deeds 5000
5000
L. Henry Atty. 125OC
H L. Guthrie salary auditor 10000
Mrs NJ A club Mgr SOC
A M Smith work on courthouse OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 75
c. blacksmith work Co. home 15C
VI " A 0eaMs i rs s as 81 % % o % ~
D. 10000
T. C. Leak lumber for bridges 1..... 23O5
A. .................. SOC
home ..............:. SOC
1920
G Hison hauling coal from depot ..........,.... Sls
Sou Bell Tel Tel Co.. phones for offices and Jail 145
Land, coffin outside pauper 1885,
Walker Evans oogswe Co. stationery ............ ao
Sou Bell Tel & Tel Co, telephone calls ............ 27
insane hospital 1925
Yadkn River Power Co, lights Jail ............... 4s
lights
J. A McAuay Mol Pros Hamlet court . NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ss
ribbons of Ds office 3O
Total l................. e. .so12 A
COUNTY DISBURSEMENTS FOR The MONTH OF jANuAaT
70 What Paid Amoun
w. 266
semiannual
357O
his
Ry Cofreight paper OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
her
support 3O
Anderson, 80
R.
Wallace
.254O2
L.
Sheriff 75O
printing
q. alor 500
E.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1918-12-26

seawsn aIOr sSSo sSSo
C. Davis stove pipe clerks sann.to omiee. 5000
L. Try Ry osi.dr Co., iregn, sa.nS on nx %s
fIs Hno oh'Gss beet Star1 or ai 10
H D. Baldwin stamps laSS 100
Smith inquest dead m baby by o. no,o en and tolls sheriff 1850
recorder
South Bell and @ Tel a Co; phone nfd renss 5757
Hamlet Messenger advertising tax notice @ s1S
HnO hauling coal ic.: sssss
MrA A Mss Maaay cons aS services as
G. seaweL burying baby ,ooO
Remington Typewriter Co.. 800
McIendon, tax paid by error 100 100
L county home .''''''' % asO
Jail and court house % eSe
R. Mcdonald, supplies home 900
Rockingham water court house tx
Town Of Rockingham sn3s snos
L. M Williams Co., supplies county home; NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1l75
mule shoes a ao
Yadkn River lights, house @ SaS
L. Guthrie salary auditor Zoo
Reynol of deeds aSO"O @
H. sheriff 2oo"o oo"o
State Hospital Godsboro, treating SIS
a sss ss'ossSs s.!s Jury ,:,; 100 100
D. H. coroners jury 1"O "O
A. seawel loo
W. M Hale coroners 100
bill cost Long 1SaYV SoV
A. mol not guilty lassl
1s,1,S %sASsy Rich e,sss ss3s 81
H P Austin salary 1000
burial 2oOO
DIR 7 M Manesss salar
TIE and Co..
A statistics 245o
l. Meacham pay bridges 500
5o2S
Southern and
Mrs statistics 2l25
$6O42Io
MARCH, 1918
To WhomP For Amount
L. 10000
w L. 20 SbSS9
Gibson,w ION
his 5Oo
Easter 5Oo
SOO
her 5Uo
800
Tom his