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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
President Issues Red
Cross Message TO u. S.

Washington, Dec. president
Wilson, in proclamation made
public yesterday calls on every Am
erican to join the American Red
Cross during Christmas roll call w
eek, December 16 to 90, and thus
send forth to the whole human fam
ly the Christmas greeting for which
II waits and for which 1t stands in
greatest needs. The proclamation,
prepared before the President depa
rted for Europe, follows:
TO the American people:
zone year ago twenty-five
million Americans, by enrolling
as members OF the Red Cross
at Christmastime, sent to the
men who were fighting out bat
ties overseas a stimulating mes
sage of cheer and good will.
They made it clear that our
people were of their own free
choice united with their gov
ernment in the determination
not only to wage war with the
instruments of destruction, but
also by every means in their
power to repay the ravages of
the invader and sustain and re-
new the spirit of the army and
or the homes which they repre-
sented. The friends of the Amer
lean Red Cross in Italy, Belgium
and France have told, and will
tell again, the story of how the
Red Cross workers restored
morale in the hospitals. in the
camps, and at the cantonments
and we ought to be very proud
that We have been permitted to
be of service to those whose
sufferings and whose glory are
the heritage of humanity.
Now, by Gods grace. the
Red Cross Christmas message
OF 1918 is to be a message of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09

Miss Pauline Strominger, of Brook
lyn, is a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Newton, of Green street, for the re-
mainder. of the month.
Miss Sara Cooper, of Asbury Park,
is spending a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward n. Cooper, of Camp
Hill.
Mrs. Charles c. Linton, of 1907
North Second street, is home after
visiting old friends in Hollidaysburg
and Johnstown.
Miss Pearl Thompson went to
Jacksonville, Fla, this morning, to
remain for the winter with her aunt,
Mrs. Blair Gambler, who is winter
ing at her suburban bungalow.
DIR. J.. NJ. Campbell, of Paxtang,
is seriously ill at his home with in
fiuenza.
Lieutenant and Mrs. L. w. Frasier.
of Philadelphia, spent the weekend
with the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Warren Frasier, of I'll North
Seventeenth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Slaymaker,
of 1926 State street, returned after
a weekend visit in Philadelphia.
Miss Evelyn Speakman. of 700
North Seventeenth street, has re-
turned otter visit in Albany.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Slusser and
family, of AZ North Summit Street,
spent the weekend in Pine Grove.
Ralph Davis, of McAlisterville,
Pa, has returned home after a short
visit with relatives here.
Donald Wieland. of 1910 North
Sixteenth street, returned home Fri
day night from Camp Hancock, Au-
gusta, Ga.
Edward Garman, of Penbrook, is
home from Camp Hancock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
-Ns6STORK
NEWS

Ian announcements under this head.
ING must be accompanied BY name
20 assure dccHrdcy.1
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren f. Patterson,
1928 Kittatinny street, announce the
birth of a daughter, Dorothy Jean
Patterson, December 1. 1918. Mrs.
Patterson was formerly Miss Mable
Eberly.
Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Trullinger
announce the birth of a daughter.
Dorothy Jane Trullinger, November
2S, 1918. at the Keystone Hospital
Mrs. Trullinger was formerly Miss
Mabel Whitcomb, of this city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
Have You Contributed
to Salvage Campaign

on Saturday six calls reached Red
Cross headquarters, asking that the
Salvage wagon stop and get newspa-
pers, etc. Two postal cards contain
ing the same request also reached
the chairman at 105 Locust street
This is an Improvement over other
days OF late, but the number of calls
should be trebled. The Red Cross
will rely greatly during the coming
months upon its salvage income. I'm
fortunately many people have lost
interest because the war has ended,
but Red Cross work must continue
for months yet If you have news
papers, old magazines, rubber rags,
tinfoil or any old metal phone the
Red Cross. 1884 and ask the wagon to
come for the articles. They can also
be left if you wish in the vestibule to
the basement of the Public Library,
which is Salvage headquarters.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
CHARGED WITH ARSON

LewiStOwn, Pa, Dec. 9.-Charsec
with burning his restaurant build
ing and contents, at Mt. Union,
week ago. for the purpose of collect
ing the insurance money, Patrick
Galassy, was e ven a hearing l'efore
Justice o. j. Cassidy, and remanded
to Jail in Huntingdon to await trial
Deputy State Fire Marshal Gilbert
Greensburg, made the information y
woman clerk in the restaurant was
the principal witness against Galassy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
PERSONALS

Private j. William Cuddy. for
merly assistant manager of the local
WoolwoEth Store, returned home
yesterday, having been discharged
from the army. He was repairing
arms in the Bowman Technical
School, Lancaster.
MISS Blanche Tressler, of New
Bloomfield. spent the weekend with
her cousin, Miss Blanche KeIl, on
North Second street.
Ralph, Hutchinson, u. s. Navy
spent Sunday with his mother.
Guy Leidigh of the u. S. Ship
Gibboney spent Sunday with his
mother
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
GARNETs ARE SCHEDULED

Harrisburg Garnets are scheduled
to open their season with the strong
Stewartstown FIVE, champions of
lower York county, on Saturday, De-
cember 21. They also will be the
Christmas day attraction at Lancas-
ter. playing the fast st. Joseph Cath
Ollie club quintet of that city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
Injured Woman Found in
Street; Claims HOldup

Late Saturday night the police were
called to. South Front street, and found
on being questioned. she said that she
had been assailed and held up by two
men and two women. Inasmuch as
no money was taken from the woman,
the story is not taken very seriously.
Mike Budnic was held up by two
negroes in South Second street, near
Hoffer. and relieved of $25. One of the
hold-up men covered Budnic with a
revolver while the other went through
his pockets and took his money and
a watch. They have not been caught
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
Daughters Of 1912 Hold
Annual Election Tomorrow

On Tuesday afternoon at $50
o'clock the annual meeting of the
United States Daughters of 1912 will
'be held at the Civic Club. Miss May
Fox, chairman of the nominating
committee will present her report,
and annual election of officers will
follow. There will be several musical
numbers by Miss Elizabeth Ross, and
the talk of the afternoon will be a
discussion of recent Current Events
by Mrs Mabel Cronise Jones. Mrs.
James Barr Mersereau, the retiring
regent and who has refused a re-
years and who has refused a re-
nomination, will preside. Members
are privileged to bring guests.
Other numbers on the program
will be a reading by Mrs. Harry G..
Keffer and an original war poem by
Mrs. Anna Hamilton Wood, entitled
"Homeward Bound"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
COMING FROM CAMP

Percy L. Leidich, son of DR.. P. G.
Leidich Front and Vine streets, a
first class sergeant of the Medical
Corps, who has been in training at
Camp Jackson, Columbia, S. c., is
expected home soon. Before enter
ing the service he was associated
with his father in business.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
STEELTON CLUB HUNTERS
RETURN WITH LARGE DEER

The Steelton Club hunters, who
maintain a hunting camp at Pine
Grove, returned home Saturday
morning, bringing with them the
only deer shot by them during their
entire hunting trip. The deer is a
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
AID SOCIETY MEETING

Mrs. l.. NJ. Kay, president, an
nounced the regular monthly meeting
of the Hebrew Ladies' Aid Society
to be held at Kesher Israel Syna-
gogue, Capitol and Briggs streets,
Tuesday evening, December 10. at s
o'clock. All members are urged to
attend.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
RED CROSS ROLL BOOSTERS
ARE TO MEET THIS EVENING

Mrs. w. II. Nell. chairman OF the
Red Cross Rollcall for the local chap
ter and it's auxiliaries. has called a
meeting of the canvassers, captains
and lieutenants for this evening. at s
o'clock, in the Red Cross Headquar-
ters, in Harrisburg. street. She has
made a special appeal to have all can
vassers attend so that they may re-
ceive full instructions on the work to
be done.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
LIVERPOOL

Jay Snyder. employed in Harris
burg. spent the weekend here with
his family.
Game Warden S. Maurice Shuler is
spending the week at the State Game
Reserve in the upper end of the
county.
Dr. and Mrs. j. r. Richards, of
Philadelphia, are visiting here with
Mrs. Richards parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. c. Reifsnyder
Miss Alice Freed was a recent visi-
tor with relatives at Harrisburg.
n. II. Miller, employed at HARRIS
burg. spent, the weekend here with
his family.
Ramsey Williamson is critically i'll
with pneumonia at his home in Pine
street.
The Rev. G. II. Knox and family,
spent a week with relatives at Har-
risburg and Lancaster.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
SLIGHT BLAZE on RIDGE ST.

On Saturday noon the fire COM
panies of town responded to an
alarm on Ridge street. The fire
proved to be but a Glight blaze and
was extinguished with little diff
Guilty. 1t was in the home of Mark
Carter. 16 Ridge street, and but little
damage was done.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
HARRIsBuRGERs ON PROGRAM

An excellent program was given
last evening at a housewarming and
victory celebration at The Lebanon
Y. NJ. III. A. Among the Harris
burgers present thp following took
part in the evenings entertainment:
Miss Clarabeile Claster gave several
Vocal selections accompanied by
Miss Sarah Baturin and Rabbi Louis
j. Haas gave an address.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
Concerts Are Pleasing
to Large Audiences

The last in a series of two concerts
by Betsy Lane Shepherd, soprano,
Sara Gurowitsch. 'cellist, and Helene
Whitaker, pianist, was given Sat
urday night in Fahnestock Hall un-
der the auspices of the w. c. T. U.
The artists displayed exceptional
ability in this closing program, evok-
ing floods of applause from their
audience.
The program presented follows:
Prelude in G Minor, Rachmaninoff,
IF l Were a Bird" Henselt, Helene
Whitaker; "Quel Ruscelletto," Para
dies, "Chanson Triste," DuParc, Yes
HeuX," Rabey, Betsy Lane Shep-
herd; Variations Symphonique."
Boellmann, Sara Gurowitsch; ARIA, !"
selected, Betsy Lane Shepherd;
Hungarian Rhapsodie," Pepper,
Sara Gurowitsch; "Berceuse,"
Chopin; "Impromptu in \ Flat"
Chopin; "Etude," Chopin" Helene
Whitaker; THE Fount of Bimbini,"
Cadman; The Fairies" Mabel
Wood-Hill; The Mistletoe," Balm
bridge-Crist; The Winds in the
South" ]. p. Scott, Betsy Lane Shep-
herd; allegro Appassionato, Saint
Saens; Russian Melody" Paul Juon;
AT the Fountain" Davidoff. Sara
Gurowitsch; songs of the nations:
Woe to You Traitor"-Russian folk
song; "I'll Follow You," Irish, Flor
ence Turner-Maley; The Mother
Heart" Scotch, Stickles; Echo
Song" Norwegian, T'hrane; I'm the
Captain of the Broomstick Cavalry"
Carrie Jacobs Bond, Betsy Lane
Shepherd.
The Norwegian Echo Song was
particularly delightful. In it Miss
Shepherd brought forth colorature
ability. Her singing of the little
song by Carrie Jacobs-Bond was
another. beautiful selection. Mrs
Bond is a representative American
composer and this is one of the
finest of her songs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
BOROUGH COUNCIL
TO MEET THIS EVENING

The regular monthly meeting of
the borough council will be held this
evening. Several important matters
are to be acted upon, among them
the street car ordinance which was
delayed for some time.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
RAINIONDO LUCIA

Raimondo Lucia, the four-year-
old son of Maria Lucia, of 567 South
Second street, died Saturday morn
ing. Funeral services were held this
morning in st. AIMS Roman Church,
the Rev. Sama officiating.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
Courthouse Notes

Corporation Dissolved. - a decree
/ in dissolution for c. l.. Bailey and
Company. incorporated. was signed by
the Court. The company is no longer
controlled the Chesapeake Nail Works
in the southern part of the city.
Guardian Named. - Upon petition
of Mrs. Sarah NJ. Sparver. n grand
parent, the Camp Curtin Trust Com
pany was named as guardian of three
minor children of Mrs. Edna NJ
DeWeese, late of the city.
Attorney Returns From Camp. -
Lieutenant Joel Claster. a member Of
Camp Johnson, Jacksonville, Fla, has
returned, and will resume his legal
praC tice after spending a week with
his parents at Lock Haven. He is
associated with Oscar G. Wicker
sham.
Charter AnnuIIed. - Upon petition
the charter of the Lawrence Power
Company. which was granted April 1t.
1905, was annulled in quo warranto
company was originally organized to-
furnish water power in Wayne town
ship, Lawrence county.
Seek Divorce. - Four libels in di-
vorce were filed in the following
cases: John +. Longenecker VS.. Julia
Lonenecker. infidelity; Melvin II. Me
Farland VS., Elsie Mcfarland, infdel-
fty; Lemuel G. Linn vs.. Helen Linn:
desertion; Macy Bichell. vs.. Edward
w. Bichell. desertion.
To Fill Wheel. Jury Commis-
sioners and President Judge George
Kunkel will fill the jury wheel on
Wednesday and grand. petit and tra-
verse iuries for the January court
sessions will be drawn on Thursday
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09

good sized buck, and was shot Fri
day morning by Kasimar Posiga.
The club members are now looking
forward to venison dinner to be
given something this month.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
WOOD For FUEL

We have just received several car.
loads of seasoned oak and chestnut
wood sawed in stove lengths anG
ready for immediate delivery. Phone
us your order.
adv. DETWEILER BROS.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
WEST FAIRVIEW BAZAAR

The Ladies Aid Society of st.
Marks Lutheran Church, West
Fairview, will hold a bazar and
sauerkraut supper in the fire en-
ginehouse Friday evening, Decem-
ber IS.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
NPRATRIE SCHOONER" SOLD

Marietta, Pa, Dec. 9.-Personal
effects of the late Jacob Smith, of
Denver township, attracted a large
number of curio buyers from all sec
tions who wanted the old prairie
schooner" or Conestoga wagon. IN
his possession. There was lively bid
ding, and finally DR.. s. G. Burkhol-
der, of Reading, paid $1O2 for it. He
also purchased a set of team bells
for $50. There were sold many relics
which could not be replaced at high
figures
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
CAMP HILL RED CROSS BUSY

The Camp Hill branch Of the Red
Cross under the direction of the
chairman, Mrs. Robert L. Myers.
will work Tuesday afternoon and all
day Thursday. Members are ask
ed to spend as much time as pos
sible in the workrooms in order to
finish this months allotment of
work
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
TO CAROL CHRISTMAS EVE

Under the direction Of Miss Ma
tilda Ritter, troop captain, Oak
Troop No. 4, Girl Scouts of Stevens
Methodist Church will hold its regu-
lar meeting this evening. The girls
are asked to bring their Vkuleles
with them so practice for carolling
on Christmas eve may be begun.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
ENTERTAIN BIBLE CLASS

The members of the Dorcas Bible
class were entertained by Mrs. II.
d. Hammond and Mrs. Carl Gage
at the home of the latter, 160S For
ster street at the regular monthly
meeting. Afer the business was
transacted light refreshments were
served to the following: Mrs. J. T.
Burnite, Mrs. Grams, Miss Kirk
wood, Miss Mary REIN, Mrs. Joseph
Rehn, Mrs. Sthuffer, Mrs. b. f. Fry,
Mrs. w. j. Stewart, Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. w. Writ.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
CIVIC CLUB NEXT WEEK

on Monday of next week, Decem-
Der 16, Governor Brumbaugh will
address the Civic Club at its regular
monthly meeting. The meeting will
open at 3 o'clock a half hour earlier
than usual and the Governors ad-
dress Will be the first thing on the
progTm in order that he may take
q tram.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09
GUESTS HERE


Liuetenant Benjamin Ayres, of
Worcester, Mass, and Lieutenant
Edward Bream, of Carlisle, were
weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph II. Hosmer, of 605 North Fif-
teenth street. Both lieutenants
trained at Camp Grant, Illinois, and
Plattsburg where they received
their commissions. Lieutenant Ayres
will resume his studies at Dartmouth
College. where he is a senior, on his
return home.
Miss Anna Bradley, of 1925 State
street, spent the weekend with
friends in Mercersburg.
Miss Rose Garonzik, of North
Third street, spent the weekend with
Lebanon friends.
Miss Edna Forrer, 244S North
Sixth street, spent the weekend with
Mrs. Charles Robb. of Dauphin.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09

The naturalization of Canadian
coal mines and all essential indus
tries is called for by the AmalgaA
mated Mine Workers of Nova Scotia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-09

DR.. and Mrs. James Edward Dick
inson, of 22S North Second street,
are guests of relatives in Hornell,
New York.
Mrs. Henry Blake Bent and Mrs.
Philip T. Meredith are home after
Visiting Mrs. William Godfrey in
Philadelphia. Mrs. Godfrey was for
merly miss Marian Angel of this
city.
Mrs. Francis Jordan Hall and her
mother, Mrs. Spencer c. Gilbert, went
to New York this morning to Join
Mr.. Hall, who has been there on
business for several days.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-13
Gerard Asked to Reveal
Warnings He Sent to U.S..
Former Ambassador Will Testify in Army In
quiry-Universal Training Must Await Wars
End, Says Baker-Admit. "He-Men" Are Needed

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12. - Secretary
Baker, in the course Of another vigor-
GUS cross-examination before the Sem
ate investigating committee to-day,
voiced strong opposition to the crea-
tion of a department of munitions, and
broad, general statements regarding
! adequacy of army equipment, which
Chairman Chamberlain said would
"lull the country into a feeling Of
security"
The committee decided further to
investigate the operation Of the de-
partment under the reorganization
plan before interrupting the inquiry to
| champion Senator Chamberlain's bill
for secretary Of munitions and other
measures.
The committee to-day decided to hear
former Ambassador Gerard testify to
what warnings he gave the government
that it was likely to be drawn into the
war against Germany. The former am
bassador will be heard at his own re-
quest.
The request was made in telegram
from Mr.. Gerard to Senator Wads-
worth. Owing to the fact that Sec
retary Baker is now appearing before
the committee, it was decided not to
call Mr.. Gerard at present, but to give
him an opportunity to appear later.
No date has been fixed.
Secretary Bakers examination on
ordnance and supplies was concluded
late to-day lin executive session, and
it was announced that next week the
committee would call members of the
Council Of National Defence, the War
Industries Board and other govern
ment agencies for examination as to
their opinion of the necessity for a
munitions department.
In the executive session the Secrc-
tary was questioned for nearly two
hours regarding supplies for the Amer
lean army overseas and other conhden-
tial matters. Chairman Chamberlain
asked why, in his annual report, Mr..
Baker had disapprovcd the Senator's
bill for universal military training.
The Secretary replied that his prin-
cipa objection was that sufficient Off
GERS could not be spared from the SER
vice to take charge of the training.
He also expressed the belief that de-
cision on definite military policy for
the nation should be deferred until the
end of the war, when the world will
face greatly changed conditions.
At the outset of the open hearing
the committee demanded to know what
had been done about 1900 Lewis ma
chine guns held in storage while cam
tonments and camps need them for
practice.
Weeks Points to Delay
Secretary Baker promised that they
would be distributed Immediately and
Senator Weeks observed that the dis
tribution had been delayed month.
That is the essence Of this whole
thing" said Senator Weeks. "There is
delay-too much delay. Things that
should be done at once are delayed,
when every day counts"
Mr.. Baker cited statistics Of shortage
early in December and how supplies
had been increased during the month.
Mistakes in distribution and in furnish
ing correct sizes, he contended, also
contributed to shortages.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-13
Camp Upton Men
Learn Real Use
Of the Bayone1

CAMP UPTON. J.. l., Jan. 12.-snar-r-rl
Show yure teeth
Cur-r-se Let 'em have it
The above is not selection Of sound
advice hurled at a preliminary prize
fighter by an over Jealous manager from
the corner of the ring. 1t is more than
that. 1t is advice given by an in
structor to rca! fighters about to par
ticipate in the greatest game of all.
1t is true and verbatim report of
cries made scores of times each dav by
Sergeant Major Covington, on detnche I'd
service from the British army to this
encampment. whose duty it is to teach
young America how to battle with the
bayonet.
"Ain't they gr-rand now?" the SER
geant major asked, after long drill
to-day. "Say, those fellies cud lick a
million" And he hastened back to his
work.
Throughout the drill the instructor
dashed among the men, shouting advice
and handling without gloves the man
cmy without snerlng.
mani" he will cry when he spots ~
soldier who he thinks is not vicious
enough. you're after blood Do you
get that? Blood! Lay on! Tell 'enl
what they are. They kill babies. Do
you hear that? They kill babies. They
kill women! Cur-r-rse 'em!"
And the men of the 77th respond as
he wills, for Sergeant Major Covington
knows the game, the deadly game, and
he proposes to send these soldiers who
are New York's Own into the trenches
fit to kill-not to be killed.