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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

Professor NJ. w. Yost, instructor of
Latin and German at the Technical
High School, is the second member of
the faculty to be called into the great
National Army in training at Camp
Meade, Admiral. Md. Mr.. Yost passed
the physical examination during the
Thanksgiving holiday and recently
was given a 24-hour notice to be pre-
pared to go to camp. When school
opened after the close of the Christ
mas recess, Mr.. Yost failed to return,
as he had already taken up a course
of training at the Maryland camp.
The Tech tutor was one of the new
instructors elected in the fall, and
was the first teacher to take hold of
the course in Latin that was just
introduced into the Maroon insitu-
ton. He is a graduate of Ursinus Col
lege at Collegeville, and his father
is librarian of that institution of
learning. Prior to coming to Tech
he was a member of the faculty at
Morristown, New Jersey. With ten
more members of the faculty of draft
age, it is possible that the conscrip-
tl0n Will make IuFtneF lnFOauS lnlO
the Tech faculty. A successor has
not as yet been elected, and the posi-
tion is being filled by Harry Musser,
as substitute, a well-known city at
torney.
Members of the senior class will
hold class dance at Hanshaw's Hall
Tuesday evening, to which all mem
hers of the school are invited. De-
lones orchestra will render the
music. Details are being planned by
President Miller, Fred Huston and
Rees Lloyd.
y meeting of the members of the
faculty was held yesterday afternoon
at the close of school. The principal
subject for discussion was the advisa-
bility of holding midyear examina-
items. The matter was threshed out
ana DIR. c. b. Eager. principal of the
school, will give full details to the
students at the chapel exercises Fri
day morning.
Senior essays are beginning to come
in to Professor Pierce Rettew, teacher
of senior English The essays must
all be turned in before February Is.
The thesis are required of all gradu-
ates. some of them being used at the
commencement exercises.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
Moscow Branch of New
York Bank Is Seized
By associated Press

Petrograd, Wednesday, Jan. q
The Moscow branch of the National
City Bank of New York which for
several days escaped the general
order for the confiscation of all
banks there, was seized by the Boil
sheviki Saturday night.
The Petrograd branch of tha
National City Bank which was seized
by the Bolsheviki n week ago. ex-
poets to arrange to take care of the
financial needs of American resi-
dents in q few DAYS.
The currency shortage in Russia
is becoming increasingly serious.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
Plan to Expedite Coal
Shipments to City

The fuel commission of Dauphin
county met for its annual meeting
this afternoon at o'clock in the Of
flee of Walter =. Mcguire. 1t is un-
derstood that conditions in Steelton
are such that the commission will be
approached for relief if they do not
improve shortly.
Ross a. Hickok, fuel administrator
is in Baltimore to-day, and will not
preside at the meeting this afternoon
Members of the fuel commission said
that Mr.. Hickok will confer with
State Fuel Administrator Potter al
Philadelphia some time to-day to eX-
pedite shipments of coal to this city
1t was following his visit to the fue]
administrator at Philadelphia some
time ago that Mr. Hickok was able
to announce the shipment of thirty
six cars of coal to this city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
FEUDCOSTS MEAT
WASTE DEALERS
MOST OF PROFITS
When Independent Refuses to
Enter Pfice-Fixing Agree,
ment, War Is Declared
By Associated Press

Philadelphia, Jan. 3.-Investigat-
ing the business of dealers in meat
waste the Federal Trade Commits
sion to-day heard testimony of w. S.
Ballin, an official or the M. L. Shoe
maker Company, dealers in butchers
scraps and refuse, and independent
renderers and dealers in fertilizers.
The witness made the charge that
the American Agricultural Chemical
Company attempted to force his con-
Germ into a price-fiXing agreement
and when it refused, declared war.
which since last May has cost the
Shoemaker company $4,000. Mr..
Ballin testified that e. ]. Murphy,
of the American Company, in Sep
tember extended the olive branch
and when the overture was refused
he threatened to put me out of
business" Mr.. Ballin said that Muir
rhy acknowledged that the compe-
tition had also cost the American
company about $4,000. He produced
letters from Murphy to the effect that
the latter's concern is paying twen-
ty cents pound for butchers scraps
in Philadelphia, six and seven cents
in New York and only half a cent a
pound in Detroit.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

conventional First Part" while pre-
senting the songs, music, dancing and
fun which are the very heart of
American minstrelsy, is given to the
audience in an entirely unique and
up-to-date form. The background
represents an American fort, which
stands out against the sea, with a
lighthouse silhouetted, and battle
ship steaming by. Richness and
beauty are added by magnificent park
entrances leading to the beaches. The
satin. with the comedians appearing
as servants of the officers. The scene
is preceded by gorgeous pageantry,
picturing famous events in American
history and suggesting the final tri-
umph of democracy and peace.
The AL. G. Field Greater Minstrels
will be at the Orpheum Theater next
Tuesday night and Wednesday, matt
nee and night.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
Plan Y. M. c. A. Branch
For Colored Members

A study of the city in an effort to
determine whether the time is op-
perfume for the opening of a colored
Y. NJ. C. A. is being made by Robert
P. Hamlin, field secretary of the col
ored mems department, interna-
tional committee of the Y. M. c. A.
Mr.. Hamlin will spend the next two
or three days in town, to study the
local conditions, and to determine
whether the time for opening a coll
ored branch is opportune. He came
here at the request of officers of the
local association, following a recent
meeting of colored people Who de-
sire to open a branch. Mr.. Hamlin
will go over the local field thor
oughly and will report on the FEAST
bility of founding local association.
at this time.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03


cision must be made in assigning the
Commissionership of Public Safety
ana the Commissionership of I'll
nance: DR.. Samuel +. Hassler may be
named for the former and Charles
w. Burtnett to the latter post.
Plan Conference
1t was reported to-day a confer
zence may be held tomorrow to con-
kder appointments. Offices to be
led on Monday include city solicit
or. city treasurer, city assessor, city
Vengineer and city clerk. OF these five
IT. is said, M. B. Cowden, engineer,
and City Clerk r. Ross Seaman. are
assured of reappointment. While ther
are many rumors current in council
manic circles mentioning many
names Tor the other three posts, none
can be confirmed. The report that
there may be no changes also has
been heard, but so far the commits
sioners have said little to indicate
who they may or may not favor.
Changes in County
In the county offices the reorgan-
ization will take place also on Mon
day. At the prothonotary's office
there will be only one change, Ell
mer e. Erb leaving as n deputy to
resume his practice of law and
y &haileS E' ass becoming prOtnOnO-
tary. County Controller Henry w.
Cough will succeed himself. 1t is re-
ported that Deputy G.. Fred Holtz-
man may be replaced.
In the county poor directors of
flee there is a vacancy due to the
resigation of Clerk c.. w. Hensel
This may be filled on Monday. The
county commissioners also will have
two appointments to make on Mon
day, one a mercantile appraiser for
1918, the other q prison inspector.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
Imports Through PhiIa.
Greatest in History
BY associated Press

Philadelphia, Jan. 3.-Forcign
trade through the port of Philadel-
phia for the first eleven months of
1917 was the greatest in the history
of the city, according to figures
made public to-day. The total
value of exports was $461,SOS,143.
exceeding those for the same period
in 1916 by S165,S26,724.
Import values for the first eleven
months of 1917 amounted to S97.-
O71,661, a decrease of s1,16S,936 az
compared to 1916
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

ke small army of probably S,O00,-
20 men.
indications are that the German
tude is harmonizing domestic
erences and is convincing Rus
is that they must fight to save
r revolutionary principles.
etrograd newspapers are unani-
rs in declaring the Germans and
trians have. after one week.
bwn off the mask and made il
r that the central powers do not
1t a real democratic peace. The
VIDA says:
German Imperialism is again be-
hing to show it's claws"
Eermany's apparent unwillingness
give Poland, Lithuania, Livonia,
Irland and Esthonia the privilege
free self-definition is the rock
pn which the negotiations have
t. Other peace conditions are
bred by the Bolsheviki leaders
o say Germany opposes the most
Rl principle underlying the Rus
h revolution
In an interview Foreign Minister
ptzky said peace negotiations
pbably would not be resumed at
est-Litovsk as the Russians op-
se stoutly the principle of annexa-
Dn Tuesday evening at a joint
citing of the central executive
hmittee of the Congress of Sol
and Workmen's Delegates, rep
atives of the Peasants Depu-
he Petrograd Workmen's and
iErs' Council and representa- tives
the General Army Congress for
demobiliZation of the Army a
blution was adopted unanimously
laring the German peace terms
llst. 1t denounced Germany's at
de toward the Baltic provinces
tyrannical and authorized the
rnment to take steps to transfer
re peace negotiations to 4 neu-
country.
Fl. Trotzky's declaration was made
Ffore the central committee of the
buncil of Soldiers and Workmen' s
elegateS, during an address in
hich he denounced in scathing
|rms "Germany's hypocritical peace
rbposals," asserting that the gov
of the Russian workers
ould not consent to such condi-
ons. He said that if the central
overs did not agree to free disposal
the destiny of the Polish and Let
sh nations it would be urgently
ecessary to defend the Russian rev.
luton. He said the needs of the
-ont would be satisfied. whatever
forts might be necessary.
, Representatives from all the
ronts who attended the meeting
eclared the troops would defend
ne revolution, but said bread and
oots were necessary.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
WRITES HOME OF Y. NJ. C. A.
WORK IN SOUTHERN CAMP

Garfield McAllister, who is now in
Y. M. C. A. War Work at Camp
Sewer, Greenville, s. c., writes this
interesting letter to Robert b.
Reeves, general secretary of the local
Y. NJ. c. A.:
II have just made the circuit of
the first week in Army "Y" work
and want to write a bit to YOU,
knowing how much you are inter
ested in my undertaking.
There are seven units in this
camp. Ours is No. 261 and cares for
men in Signal, Ordnance and Quar-
termaster Corps. a battalion in
charge of Major VenDenchem.
There are several inches of snow
on the ground and it is cold. The
soldier boys have nicknamed mo
Mae and treat me fine. This is II
great place to do things that one
can't do. If You don't have what
you want, you make it and just ever
lastingly SMILE"
AUTOMOBILES of all kinds can
be bought to good advantage by get
ting a list of those advertised on the
WANT AID PAGE.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
DRIVE STARTS AT CARLISLE

Carlisle, Pa, Jan. 3. = The drive
in, this country for the quota for the
Knights of Columbus camp fund
opened last evening with a big mass
meeting held in the courthouse here,
at which the main address was de-
livered by Congressman Michael Dom
oboe, of Philadelphia.
The Rev. f.. j. Welsh pastor of st.
Patrick's Catholic Church, presided
and the band of the Carlisle Indian
School furnished music during the
evening. The campaign actively open
ed to-day when bands of specially
picked workers began the effort to
secure funds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
RED CROSS NEEDS CLERKS

Tvpists and clerks for clerical
work are urgently needed at Red
Cross work-rooms in the Public
Library, Mrs. r. l.. Gillespie, secre-
tary of the chapter announced to-
day. I'VE need these volunteer
workers for work in the morning
and afternoon. BY helping us, they
will be doing a big service for their
country, and will be helping the Red
Cross" said Mrs. Gillespie. Volun-
teers are asked to come to the Pub
lie Library tomorrow afternoon, be-
tween the hours of two and five
o'clock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

The Colonial Theater has
January 10 and H. of is
o herew be
the that week at the 0rpheum Theater
Of
Griffith myriad of
worko
Griffith the attention Of - -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
PATRIOTIC PRAYER SERVICE

The half hour vesper service OF
prayer for the country which has
become one of the regular weekly
forms of worship of the Pine Street
Presbyterian Church will be held to-
morrow afternoon at SIS O'clock.
The service lasts half an hour, there
is no address, and music forms an
important part of it
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
FIRE IN OvERHEATED FLUE

m aIdIIII OF HIe ITUIII DON D, SIN-
teenth and Walnut streets, set the
department to work. early this morn
ing. The cause of the alarm was a
small blaze in the overheated fiue of
athe kitchen stove at the home of
.sCbarles Hill, 1903 Elm street. The
tire was confined to the chimney.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
SILVER WITH COAL AT HAND
More Than 500 Loaded Cars OH Sid
Inpa Mt Hunting RdOn

Huntingdon, Pa, Jan. 3.--While res
idents of Huntingdon and other CEN
tral Pennsylvania towns are suffering
for lack of coal, the Huntingdon Il
Broad Top Railroad hasimore than SOC
cars loaded with bituminous from the
sidings here. These loaded cars have
been on the sidings here more than
a month, while others are accumu-
lating along the line.
There is no present indication OF
any outward movement of the cars,
and employees of the company attri-
butte the delay to lack of motive
power.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

1t is fact long recognized by stage
experts, as well as by audiences, that
one of the reasons for
AL. q. Field the continued popular
MInstreIs ity. year in and year
out. of the AL. G. Field
Greater Minstrels has been that the
program each season is presented in
a new. original dress. but at the same
time retaining the flavor and essence
of minstrelsy.. This is demonstrated
in striking way this year, for the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
ITALIAN LOSsES SLTGHT

Rome, June 2.-Enemy subma-
rines during the week ending De-
cember 29 sunk one Italian steam
ship of more than 1900 tons and one
sailing vessel of less than 100 tons.
Two steamers which were attacked
managed to escape.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

Mrs. Vernon Castle. one of the most
popular motion picture stars, and
known as the
Mrs. Vernon Castle worlds best
in ."SyIyia of the dressed woman.
Secret Service" is featured in
a t h T. / | ing
drama at the Victoria entitled Sylvia
of the Secret Service" In this feature
Mrs. Castle portrays a totally different
role from any she has. as yet had be-
fore the camera, the character being
a. detective. AS a trailer of thieves
she is a great success. While hunting
the thieves she wears many elaborate
gowns, and in one scene she is shown
i'm an apparel shop showing her trying
on a costume with the film tinted in
the color of the fabric. This is, how
ever, only one of the minor features
of the picture. as it is a thrill from
start to finish. To-day there will be
shown another part of the wonderful
new serial. Vengeance and the Wo-
man." featuring Carol Holloway and
William Duncan. For tomorrow and
Saturday, June Caprice in Unknown,
No. ga" will be presented.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

In Nan of Music Mountain" which
is TO appear at the Regent Theater to-
m8rrow and Satur-
Wallace Reid day. Wallace Reid
in "Nan of plays the part OF
Music Mountain" Henry de Spain, a
young westerner
The story deals with his adventures
i'm cleaning up a gang of outlaws and
thieves, and, incidentally, his quest to
avenge the murder of his father
There is a very Fascinating love story
with the daughter of the worst thief
in the gang as his fiancee.
How would you like to get married
in the snow? You would If it was
''rhe" girl, wouldn't you? That's the
way that Wallace Reid thinks in this
great picture of mountain feuds and
dazzling love. This Paramount pro-
duction was written by Frank H.
Spearman. and originally appeared in
serial form in Everybody's Magazine.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

William y. Foulk Jr., III S. S. Penn
sylvania, is spendins.a a shortfurlough
at his home. 2039 Penn. street. Be-
fore his enlistment. April G. he was
employed as a machinist at the Har-
risburg Foundry and Machine Works.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
MRS. SARAH NJ. SMITH

the late William Smith, t12 Calder
street, died at the home of her son,
Thomas G. Smith. 112 Calder street.
early this morning. She is survived
by three sons, Robert G. Smith, Will
liam Smith and Thomas G. Smith, and
nine grandchildren. She was char
ter member of Covenant Presbyterian
Church. and is the mother of Former
Councilman William Smith.
Funeral services will be held Sat-
urday afternoon, at o'clock, from
the late residence, the Rev. Harry
Klaer. pastor of Covenant Presbyte-
rian Church, officiating. Private
burial will be made in the Harrisburg
Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
ORPHEUM

ORPHEUM
Saturday, matinee and night, January
5-"Furs and Frills," the New YORK
Casino musical success.
Tuesday night and "Wednesday, maui
nee and night, January s and al.
G. Field Greater Minstrels.
MAJESTIC
High Grade of Vaudeville.
COLONIAL
To- night and to-morrow-ReX Beach's
THE Auction Block"
Saturday Earle Williams, with
Grace Darmond, in I'm the Bal
ance."
REGENT
To-day last times The Judgment
House." from the novel by Sir Gill
bert Parker.
Tomorrow and Saturday. double at
traction Wallace Reid in Nan or
Music Mountain" and the Mack
Sennett comedy. THAT Night"
Monday. Tuesday and "Wednesday -
Douglas Fairbanks in "The Modern
Muskateer."
VICTORIA
To- -day-Mrs Vernon Castle in sylvia
of the Secret Service;" also Ven
geance and the Woman"
Tomorrow and Saturday - June
Caprice in Unknown, ga"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

The engagement of "Furs and Frills," "
a phenomenally successful musical
comedy, comes to the Or
"Furs pheum. Saturday, matinee
and and night. Harriet Burt,
FriIIs" Ferne Rogers. Thomas Bur
ton and Burrell Barbaretto
head the large organization. which is
the only one presenting this muSlcal
ward Clark. the co-author of you're
In Love-" wrote the funny book and
lyrics. and Silvio Helm composed the
tuneful music, which had remarkable
runs in New York City at the Casino
Theater and at the Plymouth Theater
in Boston. 80
The story is concerned with compli-
cations resulting from the purchase
by wife of q sable coat at bargain
sale. Her brother pawns the coat to
make a bet on the races. Another
wife sees it. and the hubby of wife
No. 1 presents it to her. In order to
avoid criticisms on the part of her
husband, wife No. 2 again pawns it
and gives hubby the ticket. He gets
the coat and his stenographer walks
off with it. Then the complications
begin.
In addition to the above funmakers.
there is a large cast of principals, in
cluding Beth Smalley, Harry Miller,
George Sladc, Milt Dawson, Ben wall,
Helen Barry and others.
The large chorus, composed of
comely and agile girls, who aspire for
greater things in the future, and at
tired in gorgeous costumes, will be
prominent features in. the proper
preparation of the many catchy musi-
cal numbers, some of which are:
"Furs and Frills," "You Can't Take 1t
With You When You Die" Does
Polly Want Wally?" "You Can't Think
of Everything" tits Easy to Lie to
Your Husband" "a Short Farewell Is
Best" Heart of My Heart" make
Yourselves At Home" and others.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
RUSSIA MAY THROW
ARMY AGAINST HUNS

'[Continued from First Page.[
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

The peer of all fashion acts that
ever appeared at the Majestfc-Cathe-
rine CIR a w -
Catherine CrawfOrd's ford's Fash =
"FashIOn Revue" ion Revue -
at the Majestic Will be the big
attracti o n
there for the remainder of the week.
With an appropriate setting as the
background for the style display,
eight attractive models promenade
about the stage displaying the latest
in wearing apparel. Nor is mere man
overlooked in this style show. The
most up-to- date in mems winter togs
is also shown. A strong vaudeville
show is grouped around this attrac-
tion. Included on the bill are the Van
Brothers, in comedy, songs and nom
sense; Arthur Picken and Company,
presenting an amusing comedy
sketch, entitled Their Wedding
Day" Dougherty and Scala, young
couple in a bright song and patter
skit, and Reno, in big surprise Of
fcring.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
James B. Dinger, Contractor
and Sportsman, Is Dead

James B. Dinger, aged 81 years.
1882 North Front street, prominent
as brick contractor, and for many
years one of theleading shots of the
state, died to-day. He had been ill
for some time. The survivors are a
widow, an done son, Robert. Funeral
arrangements will be announced
later.
Jim Dinger, as he was known,
was son of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
George Dinger, early settlers in Har-
risburS, and who located in the
Hardscrabble district. The son was
educated in the public schools, and
when young man learned his trade.
Many large buildings throughout the
city, including the annex to the Com
monwealth hotel, were built by Con-
tractor Dinger.
Early in life Mr.. Dinger became a
successful hunter. His work on the
river during duck season and in the
field brought him much prominence.
When the Harrisburg Sportsmen's s
Association was organized he became
a charter member and was one of it's
early officers. Later he became a
member of the Pennsylvania State
Sportsmen's Association.
He was a crack shot and was class
ed with such men as the late Elliott,
at one time worlds champion;
Charles e. l.. Brelsford, the Wor-
dens, Rulford and others. He won
many trophies and held state titles
Il number of times. His popularity
became all the stronger because of
his clean craftsmanship for which
he was noted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
COUNCIL PLANS
FOR CONFERENCE

TContinued from First Page.r
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
MRS. CATHARINE CAMPBELL

Mrs. Catharine E. Campbell, of
Baltimore, died Wednesday after
noon at 4.45 at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Payne,
of 800 South Fourteenth street, after
an illness of three months. Mrs.
Campbell was a graduate of Central
High school. class of 1907 and of the
Teachers Training school in 1909.
She also taught school for three
years prior to her marriage.
She was a member of the Union
Baptist Church, of Baltimore, and q
nonresident member of st. Paurs
Baptist Church, of this city. Funeral
arrangements have not yet been COM
pleted. Besides her parents, she is
survived by her husband. DIR. Camp
bell, of Baltimore; three stepchil-
dren, three sisters three brothers,
and host of other relatives and
friends.