Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-31
By ALLEN sANGREE

Tell the World that Harrisburg
has hotel
The Penn-Harris was cracked
open today with a mighty roar which
must have ratified the bones of brave
old John Harris, whose name figures
in the hotel title. and who would
surely have chortled to see the great
desideratum accomplished.
We are on, the map; you bet!
Harrisburg is alive! The Chamber
of Commerce is primarily respon-
sible. Who, next? We refuse to
say. 1t was a popular move. the
whole Commonwealth demanded 1t.
IL got 1t. Watch Harrisburg grow
from now on.
The fact was dominant that no
matter how big the city, beautiful
and substantial hotel does more to
put it and keep it on the map, than
any other one activity. Witness the
Waldorf Astoria, which under the
capable management of a Boldt, is
now as we'll known as Gotham it,
self. In similar manner the Belle
-Stratford has helped to make
Philadelphia
1t was this basic fact which even
tually stirred the progressive men
of Harrisburg TO build the Penn
Harris, q hostelry so marked in
every efficiency that in time II will
be q household word wherever st.
Dunstan patron of all travellers, sets
his foot. Like the warp and woof
of an immortal volume Its consum-
EasS Son was lelsurely. persistently,
developed, and like the masterpiece
OF a great novelist. II had Truth for
its foundation
A Home For Everybody
Every effort manifested in COM
pleting this magnificent structure
which opens today has its separate
story, here and there a CLINT of hu-
man interest, such as the historic
golf game, when T.. u. Wallower
was suddenly whirled into the work,
and so intimate will this hotel be
to Harrisburgers that generations
to come will tell the story of how
honest men so ably contributed to set
the Capital of Pennsylvania on
pinnacle. For ii is the aim OF the
management to make it a home,
and not a place for the wealthy.
Educators First
The Harris in reality did not
wait until to-day for opening, but
last night took care of 100 guests
attending tho convention of the
Pennsylvania Educational Associa-
tion. These folks, therefore, had the
distinction of being the first to oc-
cupy the luxurious Penn-Hnrris
apartments. To-day nearly all the
officials of the United Hotels Com-
pany gathered here to take part in
the actual opening activities Among
them were President Dudley and
his charming wife. The program in
cludes the big dinner tonight be-
ginning at z o'clock. with to-mor-
row set for the public to inspect the
great hostelry. At least one cafe will
be open for entertaining. No event
is scheduled for tomorrow night,
but on Thursday night is the Vic
tory ball.
At noon to-duy the educational
delegates had luncheon In the grill
room and q great number OF dinners
have been arranged for, so that the
schedule is practically filled up to
February %.
OF the legislators arriving on
Sunday for the opening session next
day. IT'S have asked for reservations
at the Penn-Haf1ts. and the hotel
VIII teem with activities during in
auguration period.
Perhaps the keynote was struck by
Senator Boies Penrose when he
wired the editor of the Telegraph:
II fully recognize what desirable
and important public Improvement
the Penn-Harris promises. not only
for Harrisburg. but for the people of
the state"
Slater Gee Whlz, We appeal to
the whole wide world. Why, we are
going to have a maitre d'hotel! Look
him over. He, was on the job to-
day. whom hundreds were asking for
reservations. IL any one thinks this
hotel Is not going to be a success, he
should have been on the scene yes
ierday. Hundreds were asking for
reservatk5ns. The hotel only has $50
roon nd not all were ready for
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