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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07
Two Harrisburg Men
Promoted in Army

Word has reached this city of the
promotion of two Harrisburgers in
the service. Lieutenant Richard Rob-
inson, son of II. A. Robinson, 1929
North Front street. has ben promot-
ed to the captaincy. Captain Rob-
inson is serving in the Q~uartermas-
tiers Corps and is located in France.
The other promotion reported is
that of Lieutenant Colonel Charles
II. Patterson to colonel. Colonel Pat
terson who is at present located at
Washington in the Department of
the Inspector General of the Army,
is a graduate of the Harrisburg High
school and is well known in the city.
lie is a brother of Andrew S. Pat
terson. president of the Union Trust
Company, this city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07

servation of the capital city he fig
ures that folks here relish good food,
sold reasonably, and he has made his
schedule which includes a 75-cent
luncheon in midday for businessmen
and women who are down town
shopping. There will also be a rea-
sonable a la carte bill of fare, fur
nishing what the markets afford"
to use Mr.. Virgins discreet express
sion. The chef is a knockout, tried
and true, after ten years service in
the United Hotels Com pany circuit.
Il want the Penn-Harris to be Il
big community house for Harris
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07

Major Robert Grifiths. of the State
Treasury Department has received a
very interesting letter from his son.
Robert w. Gritiths, Supply Sergeant.
Headquarters Horse Battalion, 1880
Ammunition Train, American Expedi-
~tionary Forces in France, which Is
dated October II. 1918. After detail
ing incidents relative to the several
drives his outfit have been engaged
In. he says h Il up to hat date he
had came out O.. n, although he had
a few narrow ones, and pays the fol-
lowing tribute to the splendid work
of the salvation Army women.
by the way Dad. the Red Cross
and Salvation Army are doing great
york bringing the stuff right up to
us In the front line, serving us
smokes and eats. Cod bless these
dear women, they need all the SUPP
port they can get, and if you have
anything to give Dad give 1t to the
Salvation Army.
Here Is an incident of the courage
of these splendid women which
know all the folks back home would
like to know. on October -, 1918,
we were under shell fire in a GER
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07
MOTHERS ACTIVE
In PREPARATION
OF GIFT PARCELS
Soldiers to Get Varied List OF
Gifts From Home For
Christmas

Remarkable is the array OF gifts
which have been placed in Christmas
parceIs to be sent overseas 10 the
khakl-cIad soldiers by fond mothers
of Harrisburg. Volunteer inspectors
or the packages who are required ny
A. Uar Deportment and the Amert-
can Red Gross to approve all sllt'
before the label is placed thereon
have found oddities beyond recount
,re # is a hard TASK for a mother
or a sweetheart to pack into a ooN
weighing two pounds n hi'ee''
ounces. enough Christmas cheer ana
nractical gifts to last through the
whole wear. An adoring mother mt
ed the small carton given her 10y inc
Red Cross. with a warm sWeateI'
Along with other gifts. another noun
ar hroueht a touch of Christmas JOY
nv sending a wee santa Claus. Re-
membering probably the noisehlahIHS
proclivities of her soldier sun "
mother sent a "ka2oo' with the SEN
timent hat the hoy might play II on
the tramp down the
Headquarters workers nave p''"
strenuously active at the local par
eel inspection headquarters III lh'
old Ford display rooms. next TO 'ue
Hotel Senate for the entire WeeN'
Hundreds of anxious giverS nave
incurred into the rooms with their
countless questions. The method OF
eending the parcels are outlined
To them and they return later win
,bo 61Iad partnu which inCideNtallN
dare not weigh more than two pounds
and fifteen ounces. The label - ar
fixed after inspection by the workers
and after the necessary postage Is
paid, the box is sent On its way over
seas.
4 model OF excellence among pack
ages was cited by a committee +
er this morning. She showed a IeIe-
rraph representative a carton con-
tanning two pairs of socks two II
kerchiefs. a quarter pound OF choc-
olates. the entire package weigh
ing about two pounds.
An unique gift was sent TINS morn
ing. 1t was a rubber ~cneckerboard
for some Harrisburg lad who must
have loved to get a King as well as
a Kaiser.
When packages have been inspect
ed. they are covered with KHAKI
handkerChiefS and finished up with
Christmas red ribbon. Khaki hand
kerchiefs and ribbon for the purpose
are on sale at The Christmas parcel
headquarters.
Cartons for out-of-town auNili-
aiies have arrived n have been
sem to the various headquarters,
where they will be distributed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07

burg" insisted Manager Virgins.
Il want the folks here to feel that
this is Harrisburg's hotel; l would
like to see civic pride displayed.
Many applications for permanent &C
commodations here have been re-
ceived and these indicate that the
Penn-Harris is going to fill a long
felt want"
In addition to the dining room in
the big lounge apartment, there are
two other restaurants in the base
ment, one facing Walnut street. the
other Third. Harry r. Price, of the
United Hotels forces. arrived to-day
to act in the capacity of assistant to
Mr.. Virgins and temporary offices
have been established next door to
the Penn-Harris in Walnut street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07
P~OST-ELECTION ODDS
AND ENDS IN NATION

In Michigan, with less than 200 pre-
cincts missing. Lieutenant-Com-
mander Truman IT. Newberry. Repub-
lican. had increased his lead over
Henry Ford TO more than $500 votes.
Thomas Van Lear. Socialist. was re-
elected mayor Of Minneapolis.
1t seemed certain to-day that Mis-
souri, had chosen Spencer. "A Republi-
can, 20 the United States Senate over
former Governor Folk.
Undecided contests in several states
made it impossible to say to-day lust
what the Republican majority in the
House will be.
Governor William u. Stephens. of
California. continued To increase his
lead over Theodore \. Bell, Democrat.
and the Governors success seemed
certain.
Iowa Republicans captured the
states entire Congressional delegation
Of eleven at Tuesdays election.
Jeanette Rankin. an aspiraut for
the United States Senat" from Mon
tana., ran a poor third To Senator
Walsh.
The defeat of the state prohibition
amendment in Missouri by l00, 600 was
indicated to-day.
-
Woman suffrage, apparently. has
been badly defeated in oklahoma.
If the result Of the gubernatorial
election in New York depends. upon
the soldier vote. It will not be known
until after December -. il was stated
to-day at the office of Secretary of
state Hugo. .
In Connecticut the Republicans
elected their present four Congress-
men without much difficulty.
Homer. :. Cummings, getting chair
man of the Democratic National Com
ittee. took consolation in saying iast
night: The great reduction. almost
TO the vanishing point, of the large
normal Republican majorities in New
Jersey end Illinois. Is significant Of
the general temper OF our people"
which temper had not greatly been
displayed to Democratic advantage. IN
view of the large Republican gains
giving control of Congress to the
Democratic rivals.
Women ha we won the vote in Michi-
gan and South Dakota. although the
suffrage amendment was badly defeat
ed in Oklahoma.
Yesterdays prediction that the big
lead the ''wets, had in Ohio would he
cut down by the count, was verified
to-day. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS led by
80, 900 in the first reports. but at night
the dry element had a lead OF near
~ 5000.
Frank Il. Willis last night conceded
the election of his Democratic opon-
ent. Governor Cox. in Ohio.
The election in Maryland resulted
in q tie in the Congressional delega-
tion. each party having three repre-
sentatlves. At present there are Jour
Democrats and two Republicans.
Returns outside of New York show
hat Smith failed to carry a single up
state county.
When the new House is organized.
Congressman Porter, following the
seniority rule. will become chairman
Of the foreign affairs committee. sue
ceeding Representative Flood. OF Vir-
ginia.
Representative Julius Kahn will he
chosen to succeed 5. Hubert Dent as
chairman Of the House military COM
mittee.
According to carly figures to-day.
Florida has entered the column Of
bone dry" states.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07
Cattle and Hog Census
Postponed Until Nov. 19

The census of cattle and hogs
which was TO have taken place No
vember I has been postponed until
November 10. because of the Span
ish influenza epidemic. 1t is the
third time il has been postponed.
The census is 10 be taken in the
twelve principle states of the coun-
try n the request Of the Federal food
administration. The country school
children will make the census, and
each county food administrator
will compute the county's total and
send ii TO the state food administra-
tor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07

\ meeting of the hotel and restau-
rant men Of the county will be held
in the V. NJ. e. \. Tuesday evening, at
= o'clock. to discuss the new rules by
the Food Administration on flour,
bread and sugar. The meeting was
called by Food Administrator Donald
MnrArn,frE
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07
NEW SUPERVISOR NAMED

Miss Mary +. Bogue. of P%hiladel-
ph!a, was to-day appointed uper-
visor OF mothers pensions to succeed
Mrs. Helen Glenn Tyson, of Pitts
burgh. resigned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07
Suits and OVercOatS
SIS TO S35

FALL FURNISHINGS
Shirts Neckwear
Hosiery Underwear
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07

In Connecticut the Republicans
elected their present four Congress-
men without much difficulty.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07

Undecided contests in several states
made 1t impossible to say to-day Just
what the Republican majority in the
House will be.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07

In Michigan. with less than 200 pre-
Cmcts missing. Lieuttnant-Cum-
mander Truman II. Newberry, Repub-
lican. had increased his lead over
Henry Ford TO more than $500 votes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07

Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07

Groceries
Best Lancaster county evapo-
rated corn; special Friday only,
pound
India and Ceylon teas, good
quality; special Friday only,
pound .39c
Sauerkraut, large cans; spe-
cial Friday only. .....2 for &c
P~ie-flling package; special
Friday only, package 10c
Dives, Pomeroy &c Stewart,
Basement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07

II seemed certain to-day hat Mis-
souri, had chosen Spencer. "A Republic
can. 20 the United States Senate over
former Governor Folk.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07

If the result Of the gubernatorial
election in New York depends.upo
the soldier vote. It will not be known
until after December -. it was stated
to-day at the office of Secretary of
state Hugo. .
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07

Governor William u. stephens. of
California. continued to increase his
lead over Theodore \. Bell, Democrat.
ana the Governors success seemed
certain.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07

Women ha We won the vote i'm Michi-
gan and South Dakota. although the
suffrage amendment was badly defeat
ed in Oklahoma.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07

Iowa Republicans captured the
states entire Congressional delegation
eleven at Tuesdays election.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
IlENNEDY'S TEAM BRINGS HOME THE BACON

The big membership contest on the part of the White Pass Atn- letic Club members has closed, and Captain Jimmie Kennedy is wearlng the smile that won't come off while Captain Alex Blanchard and his trusty men are saying I've also ran" The yictors added sixteen new members to the roll, and the losers eleven. There Were two oth- CT members joined without solicita- tion, so that the final result of the "Grive'' is a list of twenty nine new names. With this additional btlu the club expects to "carry on
 throughout the winter and condi- tions next summer will, 1t is hoped, De 50 improved that this deserving organization can remain open in- definitely.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
ST, MARKS BENEFIT ENTERTAIN MENT BRINGS OUT BIG CROWD

The benefit for the St. Marks church rectory last night was one of the big successes of the year and not only packed the Popular Picture Palace once but did it twice ana then there were some who did not see the show. As financial sue Pcess it was more than was antici- pated by its promoters and as a fine, genteel and artistic perform anee 1t stands out in class by itself. The reels Were delight to the movie picture lovers and every number on the program was render ed Tn the best manner by the indlv- idual members of the volunteers who helped make the affair such a success. !
 Miss Lois Butt showed her talent as an elocutionist and proved that her reputation was honestly gained. Mir O'Brien was accorded an ova- tion when he appeared and had to respond to several encores be-
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23

fore the audience would allow him to retire.
 The Kiddjes did their patriotic stunt in the clear cut and perfect accord as they usually do and re- ceiveG hearty applause.
 Mrs. Theodore Armstrong, Jr.' won the hearts Of the audience in baund and he'd their attention throughout the recital of her song The words and music are both in spring and breathed patriotism and loyalty to the flag in every line an word. Mrs. Armstrong was enthusiastically encored again and again and it is hoped Skagway will have another opportunity of hearne this taletned lady. --
 The second show was repetition of the first and just as enjoyable
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
IF IT ISN'T AN EASTMAN '
 IT ISN'T A KODAK

Keller Bros. theSkagway agents for the Eastman Kodak company, have received a large shipment of all sizes of N. c. and Autographic Kodak film. and printing out pa pers both Azo and VeloX. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
PHONE 10

+ If your paper Is not delivef ' + promptly, or you are missed, * 3 hone 19. The Daily Alas ' + kan goes to press after receipt <
 * of the days cables, between * < 4 and D. m. =
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
25G,OOO NOT 25,OOO MILES

Chief Engineer Jack Young Of the steamboat Dawson Of the B. Y. N. fleet says he did not say twenty five thousand miles as the number of miles his good ship traveleds in ~ eighteen years he as been a. board her but two hundred and fit! thousand miles. It was a typo graphical error that said the former number and We are glad to make tn correction. Two hundred and fifty thousand miles and that is going some. ''
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23

SAN-TC& COUGH DROPS. Admin istered os sugar. Acts almost in- stantly. The prescription of an eminent physician. Keller Bros The San-To1 Drug Store.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-30
ST. DAVIDS TO KEEP
ITS 2O3D ANNIVERSARY
Historic Radnor Church Will Oh.
serve Founding With Services
Sunday

Old st. David's Church, Radnor, will ceIe-
brate next Sunday the 2OSd anniversary of
the opening for worship of the present church
building, which remains substantially as first
erected in 17ls. The same outside stairway
at the west end, leading to the gallery. was
added in 1771. and the vestry room to the
north at a later date.
In the graveyard is the grave of General
C"Mad") Anthony Wayne, of Revolutionary
history. with the monument erected to his
memory by the Society of the Cincinnati.
There are also many graves dating back to
the early eighteenth century
A noteworthy stone is that over the grave
of DR.. Henry Yates Carter, a surgeon on
Nelson's flagship, the Victory, at the battle
of Trafalgar, when Lord Nelson was killed.
Doctor Carter later, emigrated to this coun-
try and died here.
Next Sundays anniversary services will be
conducted by the Rev. DR.. Mockridge, rector
of st. James's Church, Philadelphia, who has
had charge of st. David's during the sum-
mer months.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-30
CHAPTER XIV
Exit Mr.. John Smith

TART.Y in July Mr.. Smith took his oe-
L. parlure from Hillerton. He made a rare
well call upon each Of the Blaisdell fanilies'
and thanked them heartily for all their KIND
ness in assisting him with his Bialsde'l
book.
The Blaisdells, one and all. said they were
very sorry to have him 20. Miss Flofa lran"-
lv wiped her eyes and told Mr.. Smith she
could never never, thank him enough '"r
what he had done for her. Melicent. 100,
with shy eyes averted. told him she shoo'u
never forget .what he had done for her-ann
for Donald.
James and Flora and F'rank-and even
.Iane-said that they would like to nave one
of the Blaisdell hooks when they were pun
lished to hand down to the family. flora
took out her purse and said that she w"uln
pay for hers now but Mr.. Smith hastily. ana
with some evident emba rrassment, retnsed
he money. saying that he could not tell YET
what the price Of the book would be.
All the Rlaisdells. except Frank, FRED ana
BESSIE. went to the station to see MI o'',n
off. They said they wanted to. They t"ld
him he was Just like one of the family any
way. and they declared they hoped ne woulo
come back soon. Frank telephoned MN ,naS
he would have gone, too, if he had not hau
so much to do at the store.
Mr.. Smith seemed pleased at all TINS at'en-
tion-he seemed. indeed, quite toucheu' u'
he seemed also embarrassed-in fact. ne
seemed often eInba rrassed during those iast
few DAYS at fullerton.
,CONTINrED TOMORROW
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-30

hands Of the robber. he jumped UP so sud-
denly that he knocked the pencil from her
hand and u flew toward Blue Jay, an inter-
ested spectator not far away. Blue Jay
picked 1t up in his bill.
The robber read the second message with
eyes that nearly popped out of his head.
Then he looked up and saw Blue Jay with
the pencil
ITS a Bird-the Bird that sneezed at me-"
he cried. Even the Birds know my crime
and despise me. | am a thief and worse
than a thief, | am a traitor. oh, don't l
know that now? Haven't I been approaching
myself all night long? While real Ameri-
cans are fighting, I'm stealing from them
I'm stabbing them In the back. I'm worse
than Benedict Arnold. oh, what can l do?'
Give the money back" cried Peggy. The
robber jumped at the sound of her voice.
He thought It was Blue Jay speaking.
I'm do it. I'll take it back this very day.
And then I'll enlist. I'll give my whole self,
even my life, to my country to make up for
this wrong"
The robber turned and ran to the hollow
tree. He reached in to pull the treasure out.
He seemed astonished. then searched franti-
"ally, while a great look of fear came into his
eyes.
ITS too late" he sobbed. TOO late! Thu
money is gone -
TomOrrolc'S chapter tells hour Peoov
sees the money restored to Uncle SnmJ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-30
OH, r1ONEI!r1O
~ NZNamoyX Ro0eT
mG1SD ezuMor oT H0Uysnns" Sd&S

gave the other half it's rights there wouldn't
be any charity, 7 believe"
Dear, dear What have we here? A
rabid little socialist p" Mr.. Smith held up
both hands in mock terror. Il shall be petit
tioning her for my bread and butter yet:
Nonsense! But, honestly. Mr.. Smith.
when | think OF all that money'-her eyes
began TO shine again-'and of what we can
do with It, II just can't believe It's so ~
But YOU aren't expecting that twenty
millions are going to right all the wrongs
in the world, are you?" Mr.. Smiths eyes
were uuizziCal.
NO, oh. no but we can help some that we
know about. But it isn't that ] just want To
give. YOU know. We must get behind Things
to the causes. We must"
We must make the Mr.. Days pay more
to their girls before they pay anything Il"
pension funds. eh?" laughed Mr.. Smith, as
Miss Maggie came to a breathless pause.
Exactly 80 nodded Miss Maggie, earn
estly. "Oh. cant YOU see what we can do
with that twenty million dollars?"
Mr.. Smith gazed on Miss Maggie's flushed
cheeks and shining eyes. smiled tenderiy'
Then with mock severity he frowned.
Il see-that I'm being married for my
mouey-afIer all - he sColded.
Pooh 80 shifted Miss Maggie. SO altogether
bewitchiugly that Mr.. smith gave her a
rapturous kiss.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-30
ADOPT PLAN TOILET
BURDEN FROM MAILS
Emergency Aid Purposes to Check
Circulation of Postal
Advertising

A campaign to eliminate useless matter
from the mails to help tighten the heavy
burden under which the Government is
working has been started by the victory
committee of the Emergency Aid.
Regardless of the strain on the postal
service, n bulletin issued by the
points out that many persons receive daily
some sort of advertisement, circular or mail
ing card which is of no interest to them and
which adds to the waste and high price OF
paper as well as to the overhead charges
of the advertising firms.
The committee urges every citizen-man
and woman-to have post cards printed with
the following form: Z am not interested in
-, and will ask you to take my name off
your mailing list. / do this with the patri-
otto object of saving paper and clearing the
mails"
The name and address, the same as that
used by the advertisers, should be clearly
given, and 1t may be necessary to follow
up such a notice with a second, as large
firms with a wide market may have different
distributing agencies.
Loyal firms, it is said. will be grateful for
this assistance and such others as do not
appear to be overpowered with gratitude may
eventually be reported to the proper authors
ties.