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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
THE W.C.T.U.DRIVE
STARTING TODAY
Introduce Temperance Prize
Contest Plans Into Some
of the; City Schools

A drive absolutely unique in the
annals OF the Harrisburg school dis
trict occurs to-day, when simultan-
eously twenty members of the Wom-
ans Christian Temperance Union en-
ter a corresponding number or
schoolrooms to introduce the tenn
perance prize essay contest which is
70 occur early next month, in all the
eight grades of the schools. These
women will carry with them one
thousand circulars to distribute to the
teachers and pupils concerned. These
dodgers advertise the subject OF the
composition to be written: How
Prohibition Will Help Us Win the
War"
The following schools are con-
cerned in the drive: Foose, Harris,
Reilly, Shimmell. Webster, Stevens,
Willard, Hamilton, Woodward, WICK
ersham, Lincoln, Forney, Camp Cur
tin, Susquehanna, Steele, Cameron,
the Susquehanna schools are closed
because of frozen pipes, but VIII De
visited as soon as the children can
return to their rooms.
Women of the Teams
The following women comprise the
driving team to conduct the contest:
East Harrisburg-Mrs. c. NJ. Spahr,
Mrs. e.. A. Reigle, Mrs. Q. e. Mar
sten, Mrs. Mary Rollison, Mrs. Ger
trude Leidich, Mrs. James Stahler,
Mrs. f. II. Smith, Mrs. j. +. kob,
and Miss Gertrude Gise. Meade -
Mrs. Walter S. Fishel, Mrs. John
Peregoy, Mrs. e. X. Smith, Mrs. ]. ID.
Banks, Mrs. r. c. Arnes and Mrs.
T.. d. Wilson. Harrisburg-Miss
Mary Orth, Miss Ella Broomell, state
secretary w. c. Il. u; Mrs. Thomas
Blair Mrs. Harry Leonard, president
w. G. II. u; Mrs. Carroll kinter,
Mrs. Herman Goetz, Mrs. j. j.
Brehm, Miss Mabel Sites, Mrs. G. b.
King, Mrs. Walter Davis and Mrs
John DeGray.
There is a first prize of $40, two
each of So and five of 81. The sub
ject for the essays is: How Prohi-
bition Will Help Us Win the war.
The Harrisburg Public Library Will
devote a table to temperance litera-
ture. Valuable material may also be
found at the state library, and in
magazines such as The Union Sig
nal, the w. c, T. U. Bulletin, the
American Issue, the Temperance
Educational Quarterly, etc.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
FORMER RESIDENT
IS HONOR GUEST
Mrs. John H. Eager, Jr., En-
tertains For Mrs. Fred
Co%den, of New York

One of the most interesting of
holiday social events was that of
yesterday afternoon when Mrs. John
Henry Eager, Jr., of 120 Walnut
street. entertained in compliment to
Mrs. Frederick Cowden, of New
York city, a former Harrisburger,
who is visiting her sister. Mrs. Ar
thur Hamilton Hull, at 2133 North
Second street The rooms were
bright with holiday greenery and
clusters of beautiful pink roses.
While some of the guests We're
knitting. Mrs. Arthur H. Hull sang
group of songs; Miss Martha
Snavely gave piano numbers, Mrs.
George Ross Hull read "A Soldier"
by Robert Brooks, and and Alan
Seeger's. II 4Iave a Rendezvous
With Death" and Mrs. Walter f.
Dietrich gave much pleasure by vo-
cal solos. \ buffet supper was served
to the following people: Mrs. Cow
den. Mrs. V. Hummel Eager, Mrs.
Joseph L. Shearer, Jr.. Mrs. Will
liam L. Keller, Mrs. Arthur a. Herr,
Mrs. Frederick Sieber. Mrs. Arthur
II. Hull, Mrs. George Ross Hull,
Mrs. AL K. Thomas. Mrs. Walter e.
DIETRICH, Mrs. Charles B. Eager,
Miss Martha Snavely, Mrs. Andrew
S. Patterson.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04

A pretty ITttle luncheon was that
given to-day by Miss Elba RombergeT
OF 222S North Second street. in honor
OF Miss Elizabeth Ann Koons, whose
engagement to Austin I. Romberger
OF this city, was announced.
The luncheon appointments were in
PINK and white, withe a clever ar
rangement of nascissus and snap
dragons banked in a mass of far
Ieyense fern. Concealed among the
fern were tink red hearts bearing the
names of the guest of honor and Mr.
Romberger, which were attached to
red ribbons radiating to each place
THESE the guests were told to pull
when they sat down to the table.
congratulations and good wishes fol-
lowed in a shower for the BRIDE elect.
Those invited to the engagement
luncheon were Miss Ruth Koons, Miss
Mary d. Mylin. of Lancaster; Mrs.
James Mckendree Kelley, Jr.; Misses
c. Marguerite Rausch, Helen Kelly,
Claudine Melville, Alice Cussack, Be
atrice Krebs. Cassandra Musser, Ger
trude Musser, Helen Romberger, Mar
JorIe Bollcs. Martha A. Lawton, Helen
II. Hoffman. Katherine Kelly and
Margaret Romberger.
Miss koons, daughter of Mr.. and
wi o. iiafHey u Moons, OF Zlzl Noftn
Third street, is an alumna of the
Central High School and was one of
the most popular of the girls in her
class in the various school societies
and activities. She is Il member of
the motor messenger service and an
ardent worker in the local Red Cross
chapter.
Mr.. Romberger is an alumnus of
the Harrisburg Academy and is at
present a student at the Pierce Bus
iness College. Philadelphia. He is a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. p. c. Romberger.
of 1924 North Second street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS OF INTENSE INTEREST
Mrs. Eveland Speaks
of Her Missionary Work

social feature of the meeting of
the Lucknow Missionary Society of
Grace Methodist Church. held last eve
ming with Mrs. Willard S. Young, 21S
Briggs street was a talk of her own
work as a missionary given by Mrs.
w. p. asyeland, wife of the late
Bishop SVeland. Mrs. Robert Bag
nell gave a brief address on africa"
and Miss Iva Fulton, who soon leaves
to teach in Mexico. spoke of her flu
ture plans. In attendance We're Mrs.
Robert Bagnell. MIs. E. Fred Rowe,
Mrs. Perrine. Mrs. George Z. Reed.
Miss Reed. Mrs. Emily Miller. Mrs.
w. p. Eveland. Mrs. l.. II. Rausch.
Mrs Charles +. Black. Miss Marian
Wycoff. Miss Minnie Hersh, Mrs.
w. r. Deheney. Mrs. Stillman. Mrs.
Downin. Mrs, Cumbler. Mrs. Emer-
son, Mrs. Morris Swartz. Mrs. F. E.
Downes, Mrs. Spooner. Mrs. Horace
Mcfarland, Miss Helen Mcfarland,
Mrs. Frank Sites, Miss Ripley. Mrs.
Harlacker, Mrs. Harry Bretz. Mrs.
George W. Miley, Miss Reinoehl. Miss
Iva Finton, Mrs. Young, Miss Young.
Mrs. Vance, Mrs. Zimmerman. Mrs.
II. e. Todd. Miss Hull and Mrs. New
ton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
observation-disclosures Bridal
Takes Place in Lancaster

Mrs. E. Weuschinski, of 22S Hum
mel street, announces the marriage
of her daughter, Miss Eleanor Marie
Weuschinski. to John Z. Brame. of
this city.
The ceremony was performed at
noon yesterday in the parsonage OF
the Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancas-
ter. with the ring service being used.
The bride, who was unattended,
wore a dark blue going-away suit OF
chiffon broadcloth with hat to match.
Mrs. Brame is a graduate of the
Central High School of the 1915 class
and will reside with her mother dur
ing Mr.. Brame's term of military
service.
Mr.. Brame is in the service of the
Navy as a gunner on the U. 5. $.
Pennsylvania. He is now spending a
brief furlough at his home here. Prior
to his enlistment he was connected
with Dives. Pomeroy and Stewart as
assistant decorator.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
lrwin-StOber Marriage
Takes Place in Baltimore

Miss Ruth Stober, 2027 Briggs
street, and j. w. Irwin. 1912 Green
street, were married November 12,
in Baltimore. Announcement of this
has just been made. to the great
surprise of friends. The bride is en-
ployed as cashier in the Davenport
Lunch Rooms. At the time of her
marriage she was employed by the
Dives, Pomeroy and Stewart store.
She is the second cashier from the
Davenport Lunch Rooms to be mar
ried within a few months. Miss
Dunkle, a former cashier, was re-
Gently married.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
Lutheran Church Folks
Give "The Reformation

Representatives from the various
Lutheran churches OF the city are
planning to present an entertain
ment. THE Reformation" in the
Chestnut Street Auditorium on the
evenings of January 81 and 20.
From 200 to 400 will take part.
There will be drills, marches. songs
and pictures of the life of that day
exactly true as to features and cos
tuning. Much interest is being
taken in the entertainment.
Miss Mildred NJ. Shradley, who
spent the holiday season in the city,
has returned to Spring City.
Mark S Dietrich, 125 Louther
street. Carlisle, is visiting friends in
the city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
GUYNN-MoTTER ENGAGEMENT

The Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac NJ.
Motter, of Frederick. Md, announce
the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Rachael Motter to Lieutenant
Allen G. Guynn, of the United States
Navy. Miss Motter who is we'll
known here is a niece of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles A. Kunkel, of 221
North Front street, and a sister of
John c. Motter, secretary and treas
urer of the Mechanics Trust CON-
pany, and of Mrs. Frank A. Robbins,
Cottage Hill, Steelton.
Lieutenant Guynn is a graduate of
the Naval Academy at Annapolis,
Nd, and is now in military service
on board the battleship, Illinois.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04

c. Frederick Kammerer, president
Of the Spanish Club, is uniting with
Robert B. Reeves, secretary of the
Y. NJ. c. A, Miss Stitt, secretary of
the Y. w. C. A. and Ms. Melvin
Menges, teacher of the Spanish
classes N calling attention to the
Importance of that language in the
future for commercial activities of
this country, especially with South
America.
Spanish classes will start at once
at the Y. NJ. C. \. and the Y. w. c..
A. and all students of these classes
are eligible to the Spanish Club
which meets once a. month with &C.
lightful social events featured.
These events afford the students a
good opportunity to apply to actual
practice what they learn N the
classes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
Miss MIRIAM I. Miller, instr,

Miss Miriam I. Miller. instructor in
the tHpewriting department of the
School cf Commerce, has returned
fccm Bowling Green, Kentucky,
where she spent the holidays with
friends.
Mrs. George B. Stewart, of Au-
burn, N. Y, and Mrs. John Holiday,
of Baltimore, are the guests of Mrs.
w. Frank Whitman, North Front
street.
Miss Margaret Fishburn, of Wash
ington, d. c., was the guest of friends
in the city yesterday.
Miss Viola Pfeiffer, of Fayetteville,
was a recent guest of her sister, Mrs.
c. Earl Whitmoyer. of 131 South
Fourteenth street.
Mrs. Charles Pass, of Sixteenth
and Derry streets, and Miss Emma
Reel, of 1415 Berryhill street, are
home from Detroit, Mich, where
they spent the past month as the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Whit
moyer.
Mrs. Harriet Hauck and daughter,
Miss Pauline Hauck, of 1901 Berry
hill street, are visiting relatives in
Wilmington, Del.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan Rupp and
children, Arlene and Harlan, Jr., of
Ncrth Collins, are spending some
time here with relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Whitmoyer, of
234 North Fifteenth street, were re-
cent guests of friends in Marysville.
Howard Minister has returned to
Philadelphia, to resume his studies
at the Pennsylvania Military Acad-
emy after holiday visit with Judge
and Mrs. George Kunkel, of Front
and Liberty streets.
Mrs. Priscilla Whitmoyer has re-
turned to her home, 113 North Thir-
teenth street, after an extended visit
with her daughter in North Collins.
N. Y.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04

Miss Anna Slicer, Miss Margaretta
Branyon, Miss Esther Houser, Miss
Rachel May and Miss Florence
Horning: Richard Clouser, Mr.. Ken
nedy, Charles Matter of Norfolk,
Va; Daniel Kulp, Paul Horning.
Walter Snyder, Claire Witchey, Paul
Garrett, Edward Shanda and Mrs.
j. II. Horning.
Miss Virginia Forrer entertained
SOME CT tho Central High school
girls and tcys at her home, 21S
Locust street, Wednesday evening at
n candy party
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
Miss Horning's Guests
Spend Pleasant Evening

Miss Florence Horning, COS Dau-
phln street entertained a number of
ner friends at an informal party.
Dancing and cards helped pass the
evening merrily. A supper was
served in the dining room, where
were in evidence.
The guests included Miss Helen
smith, Miss Pearl Crater. Miss
MIRIAM Horning, Miss Ida Hoffman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
Y.W.C.A. Praise Service
Instead Of the Vesper.

An informal song and praise serv-
ice will be held instead of the usual
vesper service Sunday at p. m. al
the Y. w. c. A. Mrs. e. j. Decevee
will be in charge of the sons service
and is to give several solo selections
by request. Mrs. VIM. Jennings will
preside at the meeting.
A story read by Miss Lois G. Scott
promises to be of much interest
After the meeting a social hour will
follow in the directors room. The
public is invited to attend this serv-
ice.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
Miss Owens Is Hostess
at Cards and Dancing

Miss Cecilia Owens, Fifth and
Camp streets, entertained at an in
formal card party Wednesday eve
ming. After cards, dancing and
music were enjoyed by the guests a
dainty supper was served in the din
ing room where appropriate Christ
mas decorations were used.
Those present were Miss Rhoda
Vert, Miss Bertha Beard, Miss
Freeda Dimm. Miss Lula Beard, Miss
Elizabeth Hargest, Miss Cecilia
Owens; Clifford Wingard, Fulmer
Rey, John Ebersole, Lester Kuller
Hubert Miller, Walter Owens AMI
Jay Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Richardson
have gone home to Petersburg, after
a brief stay in the city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
KLAVEN-KANTER BRIDAL

Mrs. NJ. Kanter. 1906 Eutaw Place.
Baltimore, a former resident of this
city, announces the marriage of her
daughter, Miss Rose Pearl Kanter,
to Sol II. Klaven, of Hopewell, Va,
Sunday, December, 80. The ceremo-
nies took place at home in the pres
ence of the immediate families. After
spending the honeymoon in New York
Mr.. and Mrs. Klaven will reside in
Hopewell.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
HARRISBURG w. @. T. q. MEET
IN FOURTH STREET CHURCH

The semi-monthly meeting of the
Harrisburg w. c. 7. U. was held in
the Fourth Street Church of God
yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. Harry Leonard, the president,
presided. Reports from the various
superintendents of the departments
were read as well as a letter of
thanks from Camp Meade, acknowl-
edging a second lot of jelly.
Mrs. John DeGray showed the cir
culars that were distributed to the
Grammar school boys and girls, an
nouncing the w. c. T. U. Essay Con-
test that would be held for the stu
dents in the early part of February.
She stated that thus far s29 had
been raised for the prizes in this
work.
At the meeting yesterday four new
members were received.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
HAS ARRIVED IN FRANCE

Sergeant Albert Fl. Staekpole, Of
the United States Field Artillery, has
advised his parents, Mr. and Mrs
E. ]. Stackpole, of his safe arrival
in France. He is attached to the
Artillery Brigade Headquarters, Sec
ond Division.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
HOME FROM CHICAGO

10 d. l. NJ. Raker, principal and pro-
prietor of the School of Commerce
and Harrisburg business College, has
returned from Chicago, where he was
attending the convention of the Ma
tional Commercial Teachers Associa-
tions in joint session with the Nation
al Association of Accredited Schools
of the United States and Canada, and
the Stereotype Company convention. ,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
OFF FOR BELLEFONTE

Miss Emily Bailey, of Cottage
Ridge, one of the bridesmaids for the
Fleming-Hastings wedding next week.
left for Bellefonte this morning to
visit Miss Sarah Hastings. Mrs. Ross
A. Hickok and children leave Satur-
day for Bellefonte, to remain until
after the wedding festivities.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
Illustrated Lecture
For Silk Mil Employees

The Rev. DIR. Henry W. A. Han
son, of the Messiah Lutheran
Church. will deliver an illustrated
lecture to the employees of the silk
mill, their families and friends, Mon
day evening. January Z, in the au-
ditorium of the Y. w. c. A., Fourth
and Walnut streets. at 7.SO o'clock.
The subject will be THE Holy
Land" illustrated with many beau
tiful pictures on the screen. Mrs.
Lee S. Izer will sing appropriate
numbers to the views shown, and
there will be selections by the Y.
W. c. a. Mandolin Club and songs
by the girls of the mill.
q This promises to be q delightful
event and is arranged expressly for
the pleasure and profit of the at
taches of the mill and their friends.
There is no admittance fee.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04

Mrs. Leonard Fl. Kinnard, CT
Wynnewood, who spent several days
in town with Mr.. and Mrs. David H,
Wilmer has returned home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04

Miss Katherine Foley, of Reading.
who mas been visiting relatives here,
has eturned home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04

Other Personals on Page 16
The Washington times., 1918-06-14

FOR BALE
An eight-Fosm pssSls aaIA ausIl-
he m BrookiAn1: iot Saxife;
plenty q room for nice HlFdai:
imnediate poasaslion. Prios, Ma.
On cay terms.
THOMAS J. USHER 4 Co, NC,
- 1sth u. y. ".
The Washington times., 1918-06-14
FOR RENT
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

THKOMA PARK and nearDy homes for sc
and exchange rrom s. 00o up. Gail Tak0uA
Park Realty Co., TAkoniA PARE Col T79s- ".
The Washington times., 1918-06-14
FeR SALE-HouSEs

FOR SALE
A ssni-detAehed fFaHna houss b
the downtown tection. Lot has a
frontage Of 2s.t feet, running back
70 q l5-foot alley. Houas q occu-
pied BY thu owner and has many
unusual and attraetivs faafurRl.
Must Be eold quickly, % priss has
been reduced 70 =. -. InmsdiatS
possession.
THOMAS J. FISHER = Co, NO,
~ i5lh IT. N. ".
The Washington times., 1918-06-14
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
A very attractive home On 0ns Of
the best streets In Ingieside, one
and one-half squares from Nj
Pleasant car line. House has 10
rooms, baths. hot-Water heat.
Price only $40 600.
THOMAS J. FISHER 4 CO., INC,
% 18th -. n. ".
The Washington times., 1918-06-14

NOR SALE
A six-room brick Dwelling mar
end Of the nth 1t. car nns: ecu
pied By owner and possession can
be given At once: deep lot to al
ley. two story, rear porch, metal
weather Strfpa- Eas water heater,
etc. Price. A.5o0f $50 cash: bal
Gnce 0aSy payments-
THOMAS J. FISHER q CO., NC,
- 18th st. N. ".
The Washington times., 1918-06-14
SUBURBAN PROPERTY :

ANACQSTLA, D. ca Groom bunEalow,
with 100 feet OF ground for 81 90, on cay
terms IN Butler Heights snbdivision X
n. MORRISON. SO F St N W. =
The Washington times., 1918-06-14
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The Washington times., 1918-06-14

FoR SALE
A tEoStqry, elgA4-Fo@ bE1ek
dwelling On broaa aEunns d ~
northwest. lot = = fo6t frona -
ll-foot pared ailgy. Thl1 49, -
bean kspe n uc9ilent eoadit0l M
po0pl9ton en- b giFan b 0Aya.
PIica, az. raasonabls eaFraG
THOMAS ]. USHER = CO., Nc,
- I5th = NV. ~,
The Washington times., 1918-06-14

FOR SALE
On Rhode Island avenue near Iowa
Circle. A three-story and bass-
ment ten-room brick dwelling On
lot iSi5 foot frontage. PTics H,5oo.
The house could not be built today
for the money
THOMAS J. FISHER 4 CO.. NC,
20 18th 81. n. ".
The Washington times., 1918-06-14
YOUR OPPORTUNITY

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The Washington times., 1918-06-14

FOR SALE
A thrss-EoFy. slsFSn-raaa bFisk
dwelling With two hakhs; iocaasd
eloss 20 two ear lines. n an at
tracfivo portion Of Waahlngt6n
HdghtB; thf8 house q priced a.
81. 80, which q Considerably lower
than TIE Agure obtainsd for similar
pFOpertis8: 70 e occupfod b III
0gnSr, and can b seen II any
THOMAS J. FISHER AGO, NO,
~ 18th T. n. ".
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-05

palace. Here was a typical wild mob
of the French Revolution. 1t was dis.
gushing, abhorrent, repulsiye to see that
mob at work.
About 6 months ~later-during the
May First demonstrations met the
same mob in one of the magnificent
bathrooms of the Winter Palace. There
was something quite different written
on those faces. There was e~cstaey and
expectation. These people had been
marching several hours, with red ban
mes, singing songs of freedom, brother
hood and the Internationale. They
were all half starved, but there was a
marvellous, significant fire in those
eyes. | m~arvelled. l was puzzled un-
til from a neighbOring room | sudden
ly heard the strains of wonderful mu-
sic. 1t was the famous Petrograd con
ductor, Kouts, leading his orchestra
The smashers of wine cellars sat mo-
tionless, enchanted. l suddenly under
They were listening to the sweet
strains of the Requiem of Mozart.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-05
TranscOntinental Mail
Service By Air Route

Chicago, Sept. 5.-Transcontinenta
aerial mail service will be established
just as soon as the New. York to Chi
cago air service proves a success, Ben
jamin P. Lipsner of the post office de-
partment, said here. He expects soon
TO have mail delivered by airplane to
San Francisco from Washington and
return.
At six a. M. today two airplanes, one
equipped with a Liberty motor and the
other with a foreign make, will start
from Belmont Park, New York, with
mail for Chicago. He hopes to establish
ten hour service between those two
points,
One machine will be piloted by Ed
ward V. Gardner, Chicago, former auto
racer and the other by Max Miller, San
Diego, Cal. Stops will be made at Lock
haven, Pa, Cleveland, and Bryan,
Ohio. The condition of the motors at
the end of the trip will decide on
which shall be accepted by the postal
department.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-05
Ripping Rhymes
by Wall Mason
HINDENBURG.
by Walt Mason

They told me Hindenburg was dead, that he had
kicked the bucket. "This life is such a bore" he said, 81
have resolved to chuck it." They told me Hindenburg
was down, that he was dead and Grated; and I astonish-
ed all the town, the way l celebrated. l painted all Of
Main street red, my soul was so enchanted; they told me
Hindenburg was dead and in the boneyard planted. But
Hindenburg still draws his breath, unsafey and insanely;
it was a substitute for death that h. INDUCED in, plainly.
And now | celebrate the fact that Hindenburg is Twin
he lives to see his armies cracked, and back to Berlin
driven. He lived to see his armies win full many a red
hot battle; and he'll be here when they begin to run like
locoed cattle. Big things will happen yet this fall, the tide
Of battles turning, the Huns will hike for timber tall, for
safety madly yearning. From now, ~methinks, until the
the Huns will have no inning; the allies on their trail
will wend, advancing still, and winning. And it would
sadden me to know that Hindenburs was sleeping, while,
hiking from triumphant foe, his warriors were leaping.
Pm glad that Ludendorff survives, that Kaiser Bills still
up; may they not lose their precious lives until they
We seen the wind-up!