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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-06


BY the Associated Press. s.. -.
PARIS, November Cool E.. M.
House has been the recipient, of nu-
merous congratulations over the
agreement reached by the interallied
conference at Versailles on the impor-
armistice terms for Germany and the
peace conditions. Col. House himself
has indicated his satisfaction at the
results Of the deliberations of the con-
ference
He is resting today after his ardu-
Gus labors in connection with the con-
ferences Of the last ten days. which,
in addition to the formal sessions, in
volved prolonged informal consulta-
tions both by day and night. With
Mrs. House he will dine tomorrow at
the Elysee Palace on invitation Of
President and Nine. Poincare.
Revision Of Second Point.
The completeness Of the accord
.ferees caused qualification and even
some surprise among the participants.
Unofficial comment tended to give rise
to the belief that the third and fifth
pbints of President Wilson's peace
program might lead to discussion, but
it developed that these were included
among those upon which an agree
ment was reached. leaving only the
second point subject to some revision.
otS h0r
terests, including NJ. Matsui, the
japanese ambassador. were represent
ed during; discussion of the fifth point
dealing with the adjustment of colonial
claims, upon which. an accord likewise
was reached. There was a ssmilar
representation when agreement was
arrived at upon the third point, de-
claring for the removal, SO far as DOS
sible, Of all economic barriers.
To Avoid Misunderstandiney.
The accord reached on all other
points appears to have been attained
without diho4ty. with the exception
ot>the second. dealing with the free
dom Of the seas. On this there an
peared to be a substantial agreement
upon the general principle, although
the terms are subject to further dis
'cussion and revision. with a view to
avoiding misunderstanding and max
ing them conform with the general
desires Of all concerned.
The American note to Germany. eent
by Secretary Lansing yoafepdav
showed that the allied governments.
in declaring their Willingness to make
peace with Germany on the basis Of
President Wilson'S terms, reserved
freedom Of action upon clause II Of the
Presidents program. dealing with the
feedom Of the seas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-06
Berger, Socialist, Elected.

Victor Berger, socialist. under fed
cral grand jury indictment on charge
of seditior. is successful in a three
cornered fight in the fifth Wisconsin
district, where W. H. Stafford, republic
car. sought, to return. Meyer London,
The only socialist in the present House,
Was defeated in the twelfth New York
district. where Henry NJ. Goldfogle had
the Endorsement of both republicans
and democrats.
Representative Isaac R Sherwood,
tii. oldest man in the present House,
democrat, was reelected. as was
also Uncle Joe" Cannon, republican,
former Speaker.
House Leader Kitchin Of North Caro-
lima and Acting Minority Leader Gill
lett were returned without oppo-
eition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-06
Republicans Appear
to Have Safe Lead
in Fiqht for House

Republican control of the House
seems assured from the latest returns.
The republicans are now leading the
democrats in the House by twenty
four votes. irrespective of how social
ist, prohibitionist or independent may
side In the organization of the House.
Swagar Sherley, chairman of the ap-
propriations committee, is undoubted-
ly defeated by his republican op-
ponent, Charles F. Ogden. who dis
tanced him by 1,0S4 votes.
Speaker Champ Clark, who was re-
ported defeated on last nights re-
tuIns. is today running more than
1000 ahead of H. B. Dyer. republican.
in the ninth Missouri district. 1t is
figured he will have a reduced though
safe lead.
Charles Dick, former United States
senator, apparently failed to come
back" in politics, being reported de-
feated by Martin L. Davey, democrat,
tn the fourteenth Ohio district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-06

LONDON. November 5.-Ffench
troops have crossed the Ardennes canal
on both sides Of Le Chesne and have
advanced for a distance Of about a mile.
The Americans have forced the
bridgehead south OF Dun, on the River
Meuse. but have not yet occupied Dun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-06

Another widely known senator who
went down to defeat il Senator James
Hamilton Lewis Of Illinois, democratic
whip Of the Senate.
Senator Thompson Of Kensass the
democratic nominee who ran against,
Gov. Capper. was always consideredl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-06

WEATHER.
Fair. continued cool tonight and to-
morrow.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending pm. today: Highest, Sc. at
pm. yesterday; lowest. IS, at $50
am. today.
Full report on page 81.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05
Postal Service Employees
Praised For Xmas Work

Employees of the postal service in
Harrisburg had recognition to-day
from headquarters, the Postmaster
General, for their efficiency in the
last year. Postmaster Sites saw that
the Government chiefs high compli-
ment was, posted in a conspicuous
place, so that all may read.
by your Jealous efforts" he said,
"untiring zeal and loyal devotion to
the service you have successfully met
and solved the many difficult prob
lens with which the service has been
confronted, and rendered efficient
postal service under the most trying
conditions. Information received by
me through many sources shows that
the service is now conducted at the
highest standard of efficiency in its
history, Notwithstanding the fact that
many of the employees have been
called for military duty. You have
also done much valuable work for
other departments, which required
time, patience and skill and which
was entirely foreign to the postal
service. During the holiday season
just past you have handled in a more
successful and expeditions manner
than in any previous year the largest
volume of Christmas mail ever en-
trusted to 'Ne Sostal service. The
instance in which the mail was not
so handled was due to causes beyond
the control of the postal service and
for which you are in no wise re-
sponsible. The magnificent achieve
ments of the past year have been OBJ
tanned by your efforts and you are
entitled to the credit for them"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05
MANAGERS READY
TO CUT SALARIES
This Years Contracts to In
clude Bonus Clause:
Equipment High

New York, Jan. 5.-With the ar
rival of the new year major league
club owners are preparing to line
up their players for the 1918 season,
and the time for mailing out con-
tracts will soon arrive.
Most club owners, it is said to-day,
will hold up contracts until after
the annual meeting of the National
Commission, which will be held at
Cincinnati next Monday. Ways and
cies into effect will be discussed at
tho Cincinnati meeting. and it is a
certainty that salaries are to be
trimmed in every direction.
Bonus in Contracts
For the first time since the death
of the Federal League the form of
contract which calls for a bonus is
expected to return to favor among
the Cub owners this year. With
salaries trimmed, the club owners
can afford to gamble with their
stars, and pitchers, in particular,
will be promised bonuses for win
ming a certain number of games.
Club owners of both major leagues
admit that their total expenses this
year will be much heavier than in
the past. even with salaries reduced.
Railroad transportation will be pro-
portionately greater, hotel rates
have risen, and the cost of playing
uipment-uniforms, shoes, bats,
balls and gloves-has gone up. The
ball which retailed at S1.25 last year
will cost 20 cents more this year, it
is said.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05

siderably more than he is worth in
both money and playing material.
At the same time, the Brooklyn club
will be on hand and trades will be
talked with Ebbets. Zack Wheat or
Stengel may be added to the Cub
roster, and it is certain that the
club is much more in need of out
tlelders than it is of inner gardeners.
The trade for Wheat or Stengel has
been hanging fire for some time,
owing to disagreements as to what
players could be handed the Dodg-
ers.
other Trades
1t is likely that there may be some
other trades. and finding that he can
not get the men he wants, Weeghman
may decide to take what he can get.
Every rival club is decidedly mer-
cenary when the Chicago bank roll is
sighted and the local organization
will pay dearly for anything it gets
1t is limited that the gathering at
Cincinnati will consider shortening
and cheapening the annual training
trips. The clubs are in a great un-
certainty of mind concerning training
plans because they do not know how
they will stand with the railroads
when government managements take
control. They know they will not be
able to secure the travelling privileges
they have had in the past but do not
know how far they will be curtailed
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05
Must Pay High Prices
For Sporting Material

The announcement that there is to
be an increase from $1.25 to $3.50
will not only be of interest to base
ball players, but to followers of prac-
tically every line of sport, as it is
likely that the advance in baseball
prices is only the first of many fur
ther advances which will take in
practically all paraphernalia used by
all sporting devotees
Ammunition for the trap shooter
and hunter has already advanced
about 200 per cent, and will go much
higher. The next Grand American
Handicap will cost the contestants
thousands of dollars more than the
1917 shoot, which was by far the
most costly ever held.
Golf balls have increased in price,
and it is expected they will advance
25 per cent higher. Tennis balls, golf
balls, racquets, footballs, basket
balls-practically everything used in
sport-may be expected to advance e
accordingly.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05
Many Tech High Boys Win
Place on Roll of Honor

The roll of honor students at the
Technical High school for the month
of December just announced by the
secretary, Miss Saul, shows that
there is larger number of students
on the list than for any other pre-
Nious month. While there is a de-
cided increase in the number of first
honor students, above 80 per cent,
the second honor list is greatly in
creased, showing that the students
are buckling down to the years
work leading up to the midyear eX-
Cminations the first week of next
month
Gordon Holland again leads the
senior class. Hugh Wells is at the
head of the junior contingent, with
Wilbur Criswell holding the honor
of being the only second year stu
dent to attain u first honor. Paul
Ray again showed the way to the
first year lads.
The report will be the last sent out
TO the parents prior to the mid
year eEa.ninations. The roll of first
homo. men follow:
Highest averages - Senior class,
Gordon Holland; junior class, Hugh
Wells; sophomore class, Wilbur Girls
well; freshman class, Paul Ray.
First honors-Senior class, Charles
Keller, Frederick Ross, Gordon Hol-
land, John Bowman, Winfield Loban;
junior class, d. ]. Ellinger, Maurice
Habbarde, Wayne Hartmire, Bert
ram Saltzer, Hugh Wells, Lester Mil
Ter, Roy Dixon Ralph Lippi; sopho-
more class, Wilbur Criswell; fresh
man class, Harold Diffenderfer,
Frank Stewart, Paul Ray, Bernard
Weintraub, George Beard, Harry
Siegmund, Paul Fickes, George
Rickenbach, Paul Dapp.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05
Frazee Is Anxious to
Land One More Big Star

Boston, Mass. Jan. President
II. H. Frazee, of the Boston Red
Sox, yesterday stirred fandom with
the announcement that he was hot
is doing a monolg in vaudeville.
would further clinch the American
j .eaeue pennant this summer. Re-
fusing to disclose the players name,
he said the prospects of success were
good and If the deal is consummated
it will be a STARTER" He said:
'I can't name the player because
that would put a stop to the deal,
but you can tell the fans that it will
be one big surprise If it comes
through. If we don't get the man it
won't be because I haven't tried
every way l know"
The Sox need an infelder and one
more outfielder, the former more
than the latter, so guessing is diff
cult. He would not even hint at the
club that has the man he is after
The statement, coming so soon after
his surprising purchase of Strunk,
Bush and Schang, has got the fans
anxiously awaiting developments.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05
R\Y|ELLYC
y w CORNER

The right kind of sportsmen are
back of this organization and inter
esdng contests are assured.
York High won the first game in
the Scholastic League, defeating AL
lentown. score 40 to "a. The baby
member of the league made good
showing. York has IA strong team of
veterans. Allentown will come
around in a short time and will have
to be watched.
Steelton High will open the
basketball season at home tonight,
playing the Allentown five. The con
test takes place in FELTON, hall and
large crowd is looked for. Many
Harrisburg enthusiasts will go -, to
Steelton to see this game.
Veteran players on the Steelton
High team this season are Captain
Lee Coleman, P. Wueschonski and
Morrett. These boys have been Shin
ing for some time and promise to
be factors this year in individual
work. Coach Gaffney is much
pleased with the work of his squad.
There is strong rivalry to become
regulars among the substitutes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05
TECH PLANSFOR
MID-YEAR EXAMS
Faculty Decides Not to Aban-
don Custom of Former
Years

The Technical High school mando-
lin and guitar club held its first
meeting for the year with the off,
GERS, Fred Essig, president; Lloyd
Cole, secretary; and Henry Young,
treasurer, in charge of the business.
All candidates were invited to be
present at the meeting held yes
terday afternoon and over a score of
players were on hand. Professor
VIII d. Meyer will again direct the
club, and the first practice will be
held Thursday afternoon. The men,
bers of the club will hold weekly re-
hearsals until April when the annual
concert will be held. Last season
the concert was one of the largest
attended gatherings held by the Tech
students during the year, and this
year the club members will strive to
at least equal the attendance OF last
year.
Attending the meeting were the
following mandolin players: George
John Arnold, Harold Cassel, Wilbur
Nisley, Curtis Tripner, John Con-
nor, Lloyd Cole, David Rosenberg,
Fred Essig and Henry Young. Uku-
loles, Kenneth Boyer, Milo Matter,
Jack Meek, Carlton Gardner, and
Karl Opperman. Banjos, Ernest
Bachman, Fred Huston and William
Johnson. Guitars, George Rioedorf,
Rees Lloyd, Foster Cocklin and Les
ter Jerauld.
An announcement of particular in
terest to Tech students was made
in chapel exercises yesterday morn
ing by DR.. Eager to the effect that
there will be mid-year examinations
during the first week in February as
usual. They will continue during
the week of February 4, and close
February s. Rumors were to the
effect that examinations would be
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05
CLUB OWNERS WORRY OVER
NEXT SEASONS OUTLOOK;>
PLAN ANOTHER MEETING

Chicago. Jan. 8. That a panicky
feeling exists among the club own
ers of the big league cannot be de-
MED, although the reason therefor
does not seem apparent. Secret meet
lngs and joint sessions from which
there are no reports of any action in
dicate that the magnates are thor
oughly frightened at the outlook for
the national pastime, although the
results of "the 1917 season give not
the slightest reason for complaint or
apprehension.
There will be another mysterious
getting together at Cincinnati next
week. The occasion is the meeting of
the National Commission, ordinarily
an event of very little real import
ance. devoted chiefly to giving Garry
Hermann his annual job as chair
man.
Managers Will Attend
This year magnates of both leagues
are planning to flock to Cincinnati for
purposes unannounced. The Cubs.
represented by Manager Mitchell and
owner Weeghman, are going to
Herrmanns bailiwick ostensibly to
consult with the management OF the
st. Louis club in a last effort to land
Roger Hornsby for the North Side
club. Jack Hendricks, now in charge
of the Cards. "is not inclined to let
Hornsby go unless he can get con-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05
Another Clevelander Is
Ready to Fight For Colors

Cleveland, Jan. 5.-Elmer Smith,
who shared the right fielding job
with the Indians the past season with
Bobby Roth, is now connected with
the Headquarters Company, Eighty
third division, at Camp Sherman,
Chillicothe, Ohio Although not gen.
orally known "Smitty" is an enlisted
man.
Elmer's. name was drawn in the
draft wheel and when he appeared
before the board at Sandusky, Ohio,
he was pronounced physically per-
feet. He was ordered to Chillicothe
and upon arrival there at Las a. m,
he was informed that he still had a
few minutes in which to enlist The
time for drafted men to enlist expir-
ed at 12 m. Elmer thought the thing
over for two minutes and at 11.iS
he was an enlisted soldier.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05

the faculty 1t was decided to continue
the custom. Pupils with high aver
ages Will be exemptSfrom taking the
exams in some of the subjects while
in other studies all will be compelled
to take them. Should any OF the
students have sufficiently high aver
ages to exempt them, but are slackers
in either attendance, punctuality or
conduct, they will be required to
take the examinations. The decision
puts an end to the continued ru-
mors that have been circulating in
regard to the matter.
Tho Tech Camera Club, with
Charles q. Keller presiding, will bold
regular business meeting in the
science lecture room next Wednes-
day afternoon.
Harry Miller, president of the SEN
ior class, has extended an invita-
ton to the entire school to attend
the senior class dance to be given at
lIanshaw's hall next Tuesday even.
ing.
Rings and pins are being order
ed by the classes of the school, and
an order will be sent in the latter
part of this month. The pins and
rings are of regulation school de-
sign, all being alike except for the
numerals of the several classes
Glenwood Beard, manager of the
Tech basketball quintet, is busy SELL
ing season tickets that will admit
the bearer to all the home contests
played by the Maroon squad. He ex-
poets to sell several hundred to
members of the school, friends and
alumni. Techs team will try for
first place in the league this season.
Where to Dine Welp' on the
WANT AID PAGE Tells of the Res
taurants where you get good eats
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05

Carlisle, Pa, Jan. 5.-Eugene
Hanks for the past six years baseball
coach at Mercersburg Academy, has
been secured by the Carlisle Indian
school to direct the return of the
Carlisle Indians in their reintroduc-
ton to Americas national game. The
Indians are making a full schedule
for the coming spring and summer,
at baseball, and found Hanks who
for many years has lived at Carlisle,
available.
Eugene Hanks has been connected
with baseball as player, manager and
coach for eighteen years. having
played in different minor leagues.
He managed the Hagerstown club
for three years and also the one at
Huntingdon, Pa. During the past
two years in the summer time Hanks
has been umpiring in the Blue Ridge
League. His work at Carlisle will be
most congenial as he is well liked
by the redskins who have been ach-
ing to get back to the diamond.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05
New Cumberland Churches
Will Have Special Services

New Cumberland, Jan. 5.-The
subject of the Rev. DR.. II. S. WilcoX's
sermon Sunday morning at 1870 will
be "Jeremiah's Visit to the Potters
House" At 7.30 p. m. the subject will
be What Will You Do When God
Riseth Up?"
Services at Trinity. United Breth-
rem Church, communion, reception OF
members and baptismal services in
charge of the pastor, the Rev. A. r
Ayres
Regular services will be held at the
Church of God, in charge of the pas
tor. the Rev. c.. H. Heighes.
st. Paul's Lutheran Church
Preaching at 1890 by the pastor
the Rev. David S. Martin. Subject
"A Great Question Answered
Preaching at p. m. by the pastor
Subject, Jacobs Wrestling Match
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05
John ID. zEIDERS DIES

Lemoyne, Pa, Jan. JOHN ID.
Zeiders, aged ga years, died yester-
.day of heart disease. Funeral serv-
ices will be held Monday afternoon
at 1.30 o'clock at Grace United
Evangelical Church. Meet at the
house at o'clock. The Rev. Fl. T.
Searle, pastor, will ofticiate and bu-
rial will be in Paxtang Cemetery. He
is survived by his wife, Sarah EN-
ma, two sons, Henry A. and Newton
G., and one daughter. Mrs. Harry A,
Soles. Mr.. Zeiders was well known
in Lemoyne and has been resident
here for a long time. He was an ac-
tive member of the United Evan
gelical Church during the time he
lived here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05
Baseball Practice to
Start Early at Harvard

New York, Jan. 5.-Baseball can
didates for the Harvard informal
varsity nine will be called out on
February IL, following the close of
the mid-year examinations, when
Hugh Duffy, one of the three var
sity coaches retained. will proceed
to carry out the plans that have been
made for the sport this year.
While all arrangements have not
neen completed, it is assured that
there will be freshman nine with
full, schedule of intercoliegiate
ames, and varsity team which
will play games with the Army and
and Navy training camp teams IN the
neighborhood Of Cambridge.
During February Duffy Will devote
all his time to ba''ery Candidates,
and he will not begin to work with
his fielders until March.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05
Milwaukee Fans Want
George Mcbride as Leader

Milwaukee. Jan. 5.-A petition to
have George Mcbride, veteran short
stop of the Washington Americans,
appointed manager of the Milwau.
kee club is being circulated, and
when 10000 names have been secur-
ed it will be presented to President
Timme of the Brewers as denoting
the sentiment of supporters of the
Milwaukee club. Mcbride, who is
still under contract to Washington,
will not make a statement. He says
any announcement or decision
must come from Manager Griffith of
Washington
The petition was started by-board
of trade members, and when the
baseball fans in the Chamber of
Commerce had signed 1t, 1t was sent
through the downtown district,
where names came thick and fast.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05
St. Joseph's Tossers Lose
to Harrisburg All-Stars

An all-star team from Harrisburg
last night at Lancaster. won over
the St. Joseph team, score 81 to 81
1t was the first defeat for the Lam
caster team. Yoder was a Harris
burg star. The lineup and summary:
st. Joseph. All Stars.
J. Hecker. f. Crane, f.
Reinfried, (. Wallower, Z.
Duckius, C. Yoder. C.
Kolb, &. Cough. g.
II. Hecker, &. Cole, g.
Field goals: Reinfried, 8; Kolb, 1;
II. Hecker, 1; Crane, /; Wallower, 2;
Yoder, 3; Cough, 1. Fouls, ]. Heck
er. II out of 2S; Yoder, IT out or
21.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-05
Motor Club Directors
Nominate New Officers

Members of the board of directors
of the Motor Club of Harrisburg last
night nominated officers for the en-
suing year. The annual meeting will
be held Thursday. January IA. Off
GERS nominated are: President. Frank
r. Downey; first vice-president, II. w.
Stubbs; second vice-president, II. H.
Hefkin; third vice-president, L. H.
Lamb; secretary j. Clyde
Myton; board of governors. to serve
three years-Frank Fl. Bomgardner
c. G. Cocklin. M. D.; Murray L. Dick.