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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-27
U. S. PAVES WAY FOR
FIFTH BIG WAR LOAN

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-In prepara-
ton for the fifth war loan the treas
ury announced today the issuance of
$500. 600 900 or more OF certificates Of
Indebtedness, payable May 6, 1919, and
paying Az per cent interest.
The subscription period will run from
Dec, 8 to Dec. 10. The maturity date
Of the issue indicates that the fifth
loan will be floated in April.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-27
CRISIS Is
AVERTED BY APOLOGY

NEW YORK, Nov. 27.-Difficulties
between Peru and Chile, which resulted
In recall of consular representatives by
each nation from the principal cities Of
tts ncighbor, have been overcome by an
apology on the part of the Peruvian
sui general OF Chile, announced here
tonight.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-27
A Health Builder
For Weakened Lungs

Where a continued cough or cold
threatens the lungs, ECkman's Alcra-
tive viii help to stop the cough,
strengthen the lungs aud restore
health. Soc and Sl.b0 bottles at drug
Eists, or from
.ECKMAN LABORATORY. Philadel-
phia.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-27
Tomorrow Is THANKSGIVING.

nrop by Samelson's for your Tadema
aud Julia Marlowe cigars. Your din
ner will not be complete without them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-27
Thanksgiving Cigars

At Samelson's. Julia Marlowe, Tadema
and Extra. Order your box today. adv.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12
Camp Hill Churches
Combine Sunday Schools

Camp Hill, Pa, Jan. 12.-As a step
toward the conservation of the coal
supply the Presbyterian, Methodist
end Episcopal congregations will hold
their sunday evening services in the
Methodist Church. This new plan
VIII go into effect tomorrow evening.
The Rev. Raymond Ketchledge
pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
and the Rev. Mr.. Brenneman, pastor
of the Methodist Church. will preach
in their prospective churches to-mor-
row morning at II o'clock. In the
evening a union service of the Pres
byterian and Methodist congregations
will be held in the Methodist Church
at $50 o'clock. Young Peoples meet
ing will be held at 6.45 o'clock.
The Episcopal congregation will
hold the weekly Sunday school ses-
sion in the sunday school room of the
Methodist Church tomorrow after
noon at o'clock. on the following
sunday preaching services will be
held after the Sunday school session.
After considerable planning. COM
mittees and ministers from the three
churches agreed on the program OF
union services. The matter was taken
up first by officials of the Methodist
Church. y committee was appointed
to meet representatives from other
churches and talk over the move. The
matter was considered in all churches
with the result that three of them
agreed on the joint sessions. Other
churches have decided to eliminate
weekly services TO conserve the fuel
supply.
Ministers of the churches are we'll
pleased over the move and believe it
will be the cause of establishing a
closer relationship between members
in church work here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12

the submarine. which submerged ten
minutes later.
The Luckenbach had commenced
hiring about 7.40 and ceased firing
at ll.4O, two hundred and two
rounds being fired at the sub
Praise For Ships Crew
The ships crew behaved credit
ably, no trouble being experienced in
getting them to pass ammunition,
the commander of the armed guard
reports. The tiremen stayed below.
Great praise is due the armed guard
Tor the manner in which they per-
formed their duty. The mer sta
TONED at the guns never flinched.
When the after gun was put out OF
commission, the after pointers came
TO the forward gun ana relieved one
another as 167 rounds were fired out
OF the forward gun. Bolges, H., chief
boatswain's mate. was great help,
doing most of the spotting from the
top of the wheelhouse while the
armed guard commander was talk
ing care of things around the decks
and guns.
The destroyer stood by until the
engines were repaired, which took
about two hours and a half, and
then escorted the Luckenbach to a
convoy. which was reached about
. p. M
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12
GUNNERS RAID
CROWS ROOST
Hundreds of Black Pests Arc
Killed at Night in Biggest
Rendezvous in L. S.

Spring Grove, Pa, Jan. 12-Crows
by the hundreds were killed here one
night last week in a carefully plan
ned raid on one of the largest roosts
in the state. The men engaged We're
mostly members of the local gun
club. in charge of c. +. Emig, who
directed the onslaught. The men
Geployed in squads from every sec
ton of the forests, with pump guns
ana twenty-five rounds of ammuni-
tor apiece. There were twenty in
all, and every one armed. When
aroused the crows few from among
the tree tops in thousands. and large
numbers were shot down in this
manner. The raid was made about
s O'Clock under clear sky.
This roost is located in what is
known as Eife's woods. containing
ahoua thirty acres, although there
are other sections in the neighbor-
hood where they hold forth. 1t is
estimated that at least a million of
the black pests are hereabouts. In
Tie early morning they can be seen
flying in every direction on foraging
expeditions. Considerable DAMAGE
is done to the farms throughout the
county by the crows. In n recent re-
port of the State Game Commits
sion this roost was referred to as
amCng the largest in the United
States. An effort will be made dur
ing the winter to rid the county Of
the crows by attacking their rendez-
Vous with guns and b ykilling them
with poisoned corn.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12
Social and Personal Items
of Towns Along West Shore

Mrs. L. O. Houston, wife OF the
Rev. Mr.. Houston. OF Penbrook. is the
guest of Mr., and Mrs. Jacob Lefever
in Bridge street, New Cumberland.
Miss Marjorie McIvor. of New Cum
herland, went to MELVILLE to- spend
the weekend with relatives.
Mrs. Rosie Reign, of York Haven
is spending several days with Mr.. and
Mrs. +. d. Luse at West Fairview.
Mrs. d. w. Miller and son Kermit
of New Cumberland, spent Thursday
With her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Stiles. at West Fairview.
Mrs. Fred Seidle of West Fairview
visited at Harrisburg.
Mrs. ]. II. Lantz. OF West Iaairview,
spent day at Harrisburg.
Mrs. Edward Blair. of West Fair
view, was at Harrisburg on Thurs
day.
Mrs. Daniel Stiles. OF West Fair
view. is confined to her home by ILL
lCss.
Mrs. George Phillips, of West Fair
new, visited at Harrisburg this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Givler. of
West Fairview, spent a day at Har-
risburg.
Miss Leah Steward. of West Fair
view, is confined to her home with
scarlet fever.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shaull. of West
Fairview. visited Mrs. Shaulrs father.
Benjamin Erford. at sporting Hill, on
Thursday. He is seriously i'll.
Mrs. c. w. Luse, of West Fairview,
visited at Harrisburg recently.
Mrs. snyder, of West Fairview, was
in Harrisburg this week.
Mrs. Anna Bender, of West Fair
viz y-iSifad a "a 1.ri al
Miss Mable Schenedfee, of Balti-
more who was visited her sister, Mrs.
Ora Shaull. at West Fairview, has
returned home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12

One of the pleasing entertainments
of the season is promised in A. II.
Woods forthcom-
"Mary's Ankle" ing production of
"Mary's Ankle.
which comes TO the Orpheum today
for return engagement Mary
Ankle" is the clever and original
farce by May Tully. which the New
York Globe compared favoraoly with
Turn To The Right and THE Boom
erang." The story OF the piece. may
he best described as a complicated
honeymoon. The complications result
nom the sending OF a fake wedding
invitation by one of the three penni-
less young men.in order to extract
much needed wedding presents from
cloSe-hsted relatives. The young lady
who has been made an unconscious
partner in design, eventually appears
ia the person of a bewitching Young
woman. named : airy Jane Smith.
From this sketchy outline, which ac-
cordinE to Miss Tully. is founded on
real facts, the author has evolved as
Sprtghtly and entertaining a farce as
The action of the piece is rapid. the
situations are surprising and original,
and there is said to be a laugh in
every line of the dialogue. The no
table New York company includes
Winifred st. Claire, Fred c. House.
Lou Fullerton, Jack Lewis, Nola Mer-
GER Emma De Weale. Maude Nolan
Pete Raymond ana Frederick Neither
ton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12

An array of pleasing Keith acts
make up the vaudeville bill at the
Majestic the last half of
At the this week. An artistic Of
Majestic fering on the program is
tnat OF Catherine Powell,
who is seen in a series of dances of
her own conception. Miss Powell is
charming and graceful and presents
an act that is very pleasing. \ ven-
triloquial novelty, presented by Ray
Conlin. is also included on the bill.
Mr.. Conlin mas a line of good comedy.
which keeps his audience in good
hGmor. The comedy sketch this week
is good for many laughs. 1t is en-
titled why Worry?' and is presented
by Bert Wilcox and a capable sup
porting company. one of the most de-
lightful instrumental musical offer
ings seen at the Majestic this season
is that of the three O'Gorman Girls.
Their work is artistic and high class,
and is very much appreciated. The
act has a patriotic flavor to it, which
works the audience up TO quite a state
of enthusiasm. THE . Arabian
Nights" a sparkling musical comedy
with ten clever people. is the head
liner on the bill. The act is we'll pre-
scented and is diverting and entertain
ing throughout.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12
vINI OF BoBsLED DIES

stown, Pa. Jan. 12.-Jackson
aged about - years. a vet
the Civil War. is dead as the
of being struck by n sled load
hsters on the North Walnut
. hill. Mr.. Wagner was on his
pome on Monday evening last
zas but few PAGES from the
and stepped a little outside
curb when a bobsled loaded
oung people came speeding
hill and the rear end of
ed struck Mr.. Wagner. frac-
his skull. He remained un-
bus until yesterday morning
early hour when he died.
n wagner was the father of
agner Brothers engaged in
ocery business here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12

Despite the snowy. sieety weather.
last evening, large crowds witnessed
the initial presenta-
George Walsh tion in this city of
iu "The Pride the timely patriotic
of New York" picture. THE Pride
of New York" i'm
which the popular screen idol. George
Walsh, was featured. The picture is
a lesson for parents and son alike and
concerns two young men. One is the
son of a rich man and the other the
son of a poor man. The poor man )
son is working industriously, while
the rich mans son is willing his time
away among the bright lights The
girl in the case. because of conven-
tions and her financial station in life.
likes the rich mans son. Both men
are selected for the Army, where
each is as good as the other. Then
it is that industry shows itself and
gains its reward and which leads the
girl to choose the better man. It is
a picture that proves that every
mans chances for success and happi-
ness are just as good as the other
fellows.
For Monday and Tuesday the Vic
toria will present William Farnum
in The Heart of a Lion" undoubted-
ly one of the best screen plays ever
made featuring this noted star.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12
MRS. SARAH GORDON DIES

Hummelstown. Pa, Jan. 12,-Mrs.
Sarah Gordon, aged 20 years, died
yesterday afternoon at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. A. b. Balmer,
from paralytic stroke. She is sur
,vived by the following children:
Newton Gordon, Mrs. A. h. Balmer
and Mrs. John Ely, all of Hummels-
town, and Ray Gordon. of Trenton,
n. j. Funeral services will be held
at the Balmer home on Monday
evening at 7.30 o'clock and on Tues
day morning the body will be taken
to Cressona, Schuylkill. county. for
burial.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12
ACCUSED MURDERER ILL

Lukac. an Austrian, accused of slay-
ing Mike Smith, a Burnham res
taurant proprietor. several months
ago on a road at Burnham, and
whose trial is on the list for next
weeks court of Miffiin county, is
very i'll. He suffered an attack of
quinsy, which left his system in a
weakened condition and rheumatism
set in. He is now unable to leave
his bed
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12

The dainty Vitagraph star. Lillian
Walker, is being featured in a pow
erful drama, en-
Lillian Walker titled, The Lust of
In '.The Lust the Ages" at the
of the Ages" Colonial Theater to-
night. The theme
of the play has to do with the people
Of to-day and their lust for gold.
There are intense dramatic situations
which grip the audience, and the
story is said to be one that holds the
interest throughout. Miss Walker is
charming in the leading role. endow-
ing the character with unusual grace
and charm. The supporting cast is
splendid and not even for a moment
Is there a tendency for the players to
oVeract.
The attraction for Monday and
Tuesday will be a special Metro pro-
Guction. AN American Widow" in
which the distinguished stage and
screen star. Ethel Barrymore, will be
featured.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12
Wilson Blocks New
Executive Department

Washington, Jan. IL. - All possi-
bility of the early creation of n new.
executive department of the govern
ment To handle the supplying of mu-
nitions to the American Army appar-
entity went glimmering last night.
President Wilson let it become known
tan the is entirely satisfied with the
existing facilities of the War Depart
ment for this purpose and that he is
flatlN opposed to creation of n de-
partment which would correspond
GTrut Britain
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12
REGENT

To-day - Marguerite Clark in The
Seven swans"
Monday and Tuesday = Charles Ray
in The Son of His Father"
Wednesday ana Thursday - Fannie
Ward in "On the Level
Friday and saturday - Billie Burke
in The Land of Promise
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12

rus:
glory hallelooyer,
Id dog, we're going to do yer:
lnds of hell are coming to yer:
As We go marching on.
is not classical. or even ele-
admit that, perhaps,
ess Bates" oversteps the Ii
of a poet. Tennyson would
have allowed anything like
slip off his pen. But then
hing may be said in defense.
a real war: it is no dream.
can't handle the Huns with silk
s. Truth. fact, substantially is
America demands; no camou-
We have no doubt but that
|rown Prince would feel pretty
il he knew that Bates had
n him the Missing Link.
eaking of this, it would appear
some good American citizens
sore that we continue to send
les to our soldiers, but with
we must he firm. though not
rtinent The soldiers them
. sofficers and privates. tell in
letters TO home folks that
relish the relaxation of a
The Y. NJ. c. a. and X. of
ks do not forbid it and these
|ations are generally admitted
he greatest Establishments for
uplift there are to-day in our
br Navy. The cigaret appears
preferred by men at the front
a quantity of them can be
about without being broken,
/ is almost impossible to pre-
gar from being crumbled.
Aore, the cigaret remains
longer and affords the quick
ideal smoke for this life.
ct. the war slip by and then
ip to the fact that you failed
tribute to this bodily comfort
ich enjoyed by the fighting
i Tobacco may he sent quick
hsily by contributing to the
hph's Tobacco Fund.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12
VICTORIA

Walsh in The Pride
Of New York.
Monday and Tuesday-William Far
mum in The Heart Of a Lion
Wednesday and Thursday - Come
Through"
Friday and Saturday-Virginia Pear
son in The Stolen Honor"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12

Elisabeth Marbury and +. Ray
Comstock Will present their biggest
New York musical
VERY Good comedy success, Very
Eddie" Good Eddie. at the
Orp II cum NJ II d a v
night only January 21st.
The engagement of this attraction
here is a musical event of consider
able Importance, for the management
has been able to keep the original
ers in this company have not missed
single performance since the piece
opened on Broadway. 1t ran at the
Princess Theater, New York. an en-
tire year; in Philadelphia, at the
Adelphi Theater for four months, and
other long runs in Boston and Chi
cago. The show is now playing a
second return engagement in New
York and ii will come here direct
from its metropolitan visit.
Very Good Eddie" is founded on a
famous farce by Philip BaTtholomae
and Guy Bolton. and therefore has
an abundance of the most laughable
situations. To this has been added
Jerome Kern's melodious score, which
contains more than dozen of the
biggest song hits in years, many of
them already prime faVSrites. And
IL is said there are a number of de-
llghtful dance creations and distinc-
tive features, while the dainty rose
bud chorus. marvels of youthful grace
and beauty, is attired in wealth of
Partisan frocks. In the number one
cast to be seen here are Denman
Maley. GeorEie Mack. Harry Myers,
Florence Earle, Helen Raymond.
Theodore warfield. I.avinia Winn.
Harry Linkey, Jean DeBriac. Elaine
Ford, Ralph O'Brien and a host of
other Broadway taVorites.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12

For her latest picture, THE Seven
Swans" in which she will appear to-
day for the
Marguerite Clark last times at
In "The Seven Swans" the Regent,
NJ a guerite
Clark has chosen a fanciful, elaborate
version of a delightful fairy tale. The
cast is exceptionally good. including
such well-known players as Richa rd
Barthelmess. Daisy Belmore, William
Danforth, Augusta Anderson and
others.
Miss Marion Merchant arranged an
excellent musical program for this
picture. playing the Swan Song from
sLohengrin" as one of the numbers
In the representation of The Dance
of the Hours" from the opera LA
Gaconda" much favorable comment
was heard through the able accom-
paniment rendered during the last
two days.
As the Princess Tweedledee. who
saves her seven brothers from q
terrible fate, Miss Clark has created
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12
The Marriage Question" at the Or

THE Marriage Question" at the Or
pheum Monday and Tuesday, with
daily matinees, is one
The Marriage of the novelty plays of
Question the season. 1t dis
cusses the marriage
question from every angle. 1t is said
TO answer the questions that most
people want to know about the mys-
teries of hymen. Should a woman
marry a man if she does not love
him? Should a girl marry just to es-
cape the grind of daily work? Is it
right to marry for money? Does love
come after marriage? These and
other questions are said to be an
swered to the entire satisfaction of
the audience. The play is the work
of. Ralph T. Kettering and Lorin
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12

one of thefmost winsome and whim-
steal roles of her entire career. The
story deals with witches and fairies
of all sorts and is fantastic and ap-
pealiEg as little Snow White" of last
year. and even more beautiful
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12
|AMJS6M01rS
ORPHEUNI

o-night-Return engagement of
"Mary's Ankle"
Monday and Tuesday. with daily matt
necs-"The Marriage Question"
Coming soon - Comstock and Elliot
offer the smart musical comedy
Very Good Eddie
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12

To -night-Lillian Walker in The
Lust of tine Ages
Monday and Tuesday of next week -
Ethel Barrymore in An American
Widow"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12
I'D FOR SMOKES
EVER WILL BE
FILLED IN ARMY
lt Front Really Need
Eacco to Soothe Nerves
Under Strain

i'll Kaiser. do you ever stop
TO think
y what awaits YOU and your
son, the Missing Link.
1--WE have n little party in Pots
dam -on-the- Blink.
s we go marching on,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12
MAJESTIC
COLONIAL

High Grade of Vaudeville.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12

Howard and they have given il a
sparkling background OF humor,
against which they have piled their
dramatic thunderbolts.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12

glory hallelooyer,
Id dog, we're going TO do yer;
=lnds of hell are coming to yer:
As We go marching on,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-12

One of the pleasing entertainments
of the season is promised in A. II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16

With the meeting here today OF the
state board of Cancellation TO consider
the question or rates soc electric light
and power furnished by the Iowa Rail.
way and Light Compant, there has
been fled in he federal court at Des
Molnes the Recommendation Of Dean
William G. Raymond, % Iowa City,
master in chancery appointed by
Judge Wade, in the gas rate case or
the Iowa Railway and Light Company
VS. the CITY. In that recommendation
the master in chancery recommends
that per cent is a fair earning for
the gas company.
On this basis he estimates that the
charge to consumers should be $3.50
Per 1000 cubic feet, or 10 cents per
1000 feet more than consumers are
now paying. tn Recommendation o.
the master in chancery is subject 20
review by the federal court, the mas
ter in chanceTy having been appointed
TO hear evidence and submit rec
concentration.
Hearing on Electric Rates.
The state board Of Cancellation.
which met here in the district court
room today, is body that was APP
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
BERT" NEWCOMER LANDS.
Now in Some United States Hospital
Saws Letter to Mother.

Now in Some United States Hospital
Says Letter to Mother.
Mrs. c. A. Newcomer received this
morning a letter from her son. Herbert
T. Newcomer. written on board train
thru Delaware" Oct. IA, and posted
at Philadelphia Newcomer. who sus-
tanned a fracture of the skull June =
in France when he fell 1000 feet in an
airplane landed on a hospital ship
Sunday. Oct. L.
The letter proved a great relief 10
the parents of the young man. who had
not heard from their son since letter
written Aug. 2s, when he was about
to enter a convalescent hospital IN
France. and announced that he expect
ed TO sail soon. Newcomer says that
the journey across the water home
ward bound lasted twelve days. so ne
could not have sailed until Oct. }, much
later than he expected when he last
wrote his parents.
Newcomer does not state to what re-
ceiving hospital he is to be assigned.
and probably did not know when ne
wrote He says that he is feeling fine
but that his memory is mo good" and
that his mind is hazy and dull. owing
TO the fracture Of his skull. 1T will
be question of a short time before
I will be as bad as ever. he says,
80 don't worry about me-
Expecting TO be home soon the
young man warns his mother TO get
out the custard pie formula and get
ready to break all previous records.
In referring TO his appetite he says it
will make Dad go some to keep up
with me-