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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02
CHIMNEY FALLS
ON QUINCY BOY
Lloyd Evans, Aged II Years,
Instantly Killed at United
Brethren Orphanage

Waynesboro, Pa. Sept. Lloyd
X. Evans, aged II, an inmate,of the
Quincy United Brethren Orphanage
was killed on Saturday morning
about $50 o'clock at the orphanage
when a chimney fell upon him crush
ing his skull.
Young Evans, whose home was at
Ebensburg, Cambria county, Pa,
with several other children, were
playing about the house near the
railway station, while several men
were engaged in tearing down the
walls of the building. While thus
engaged the chimney toppled over
and Evans was caught beneath it
and had his life crushed out. When
the chimney began to fall warning
was sounded. but the youth became
confused and, instead of running
away. ran toward it and was en-
trapped. The funeral services will
be held Monday at 2.S0 p. m.
MRS. CHRISTIAN GOOD DIES
Waynesboro, Pa, Sept. 2.-Mrs.
Leah S. Good. wife. of Christian
Good, south of town, is dead. She
was 76 years of age and is survived
by six children.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02
Dress Fabric For
School Wear

tDry Goods Dept.-2nd Floor)
Dress Ginghams 29c, 39c, 59c, 69c
Peggy Cloth ................ 900
Beach Cloth, all colors 39c
Colored Poplin, all colors ........ 45c
Linen Suitings, all colors at popular
pri les.
Perct4ies in light and dark colors ..39c
Colored Voiles, all colors 300
Extensive line of white goods for
dresses, waists, skirts, etc., at popular
prices.
Wool Dress Goods in staple colors.
Dress and waist materials of all kinds in
black and colors, reliable qualities at
reasonable prices.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02
MEMORIAL FOR SOLDIERS

Marietta, Pa, sept. "a memoir
ial service was held to-day at Long
eneckerfs meeting house in honor
of Sergeant Abram Breitigan. who
was killed in France last month. The
services were conducted by the Rev.
o. H. Yereman. of Philadelphia. The
Rev. Linn Longenecker and the Rev.
j. w. G. Hershey assisted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02
NEWS OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, CITY'S SUBURBS
MRS. ANNA CALLAHAN DIES

Lewistown. Pa, Sept. Mrs. Anna
b. Callahan. aged 55 years. one of the
best-known women of this place, died
Saturday morning at her home. 1877
west Third street. Four daughters
and four sons survive,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02
VOTING FOLKS ENJOY OUTING

Donaldson, Pa, Sept. "A party OF
young folks enjoyed a pleaure trip
to Marlin Park recently. They had
an enjoyable time, although the day
was somewhat marred by rain and
they had a few automobile troubles.
The party consisted of Miss Florence
Halter. Miss Myrtle Bressler, Miss
Alice Miller. Miss Verna Crone, or
Philadelphia; James Lawler Mitchell
Ere eman. James Heaney and Mr..
Grumbine,
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Suburban Notes
LIVERPOOL

Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon. Glass, OF
Northumberland, are visitors at A. E.
Kerstetter's.
H. E. Ritter made trip to Harris
burg on Friday.
Mrs. Joe Ulsh and daughter Mar
garet of Altoona, are visitors at
Charles w. Fritzs.
Miss Puera B. Robson spent sew
eral days at Harrisburg and Mechan-
icsburg.
Mrs. Jean Coulter spent several
days in Altoona.
The Rev. r. B. Ritter, Frank Rit-
ter and Harry Deckard were Friday
visitors at Harrisburg.
Master "Bobbie" Richards has re-
turned from an extended visit to
Narbeth.
DR.. and Mrs. C. NJ. McKelvey, of
Mechanicsburg. and the Rev. Elmer
E. McKelvey, of Williamsport, were
visitors in town this week.
Miss Sarah Kiser has returned
home from Marysville where she
spent the summer with relatives.
Mrs. Cordclia Richards, of Phila-
delphia, is spending a two weeks
vacation here with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. L. C. Reifsnyder in Market
Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02
MIFFLIN COUNTY ACCIDENTS

Lewistown, Pa, Sept. 2.-Banks
Miller, an eight-year-ol son OF Ed
ward Miller. is suffering with sore
foot due to treading on broken glass
John Russell. of Lewistown, sur
fered badly injured back when
caught by a wheel at the standard
Steel Works.
Bruce Seasholtz suffered a oadiy
burned face at the Standard steer
Works, when oil poured on 4aole
flashed back flame.
George Craig suffered badly IN
jured arm when he fell from motor
cycle.
Frank Peck had foot bruised up
at the standard Steel Works.
III +. Hogsden had a hand badly in
iured aat the Standard Steel Works.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02
DIR. MAINS breaches

Mechanicsburg, Pa, Sept. a
Yesterday morning the Rev. DR.. G.
p. Mains. Harrisburg, occupied the
pulpit in the Methodist Episcopal
Church and delivered an interesting
sermon. The pastor, the Rev. ]. Ellis
Bell, will return tomorrow after
spending \ vacation with his family
at Ocean Grove, and other places.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02

Conference. Miss Robson will leave
for williamsport on Thursday, Sep
tember 5. to take up her new work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02
FOR AN ACHING HEAD

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate
Healthful, and most agreeable to the
taste. Refreshes and invigoratesI Use
IL in place of lemons.-Advertisem
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02
SEARCHING FOR MISSING MAN

"All confidence and optimism of
the millions behind the lines is
strengthened by the grafonola."
SPANGLER MUSIC HOUSE,
2112 North Sixth street. adv.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-29


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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-29

Of what rank my knowledge of the navy
young man Of perhaps twenty-six. and
the other an older man, was. though in
flannel suit almost obviously either a
soldier or a sailor. AS they sat opposite
to me it was impossible for me not to
hear what was said. The first thing to
catch my attention had been the mem
ton of Sir Arthur Wetherby's name, and
found they were discussing him in
connection with one Of his most recent
declarations on the German menace.
The elder man was inclined to regret
these utterances Of the retired soldier.
which we're being warmly praised by
becoming manifest to them. and they,
not caring possibly to discuss the per-
sonalities Of the service before the out
side world, as represented by myself,
slid their conversation on to the sub
ject of invasion in the abstract The
sailor stoutly maintained, though he
seemed to regret the fact that no Con-
tinental Power dared attempt a landing
in England, while the other thought It
was quite likely subject for the dreams
of a strong military nation, who under
stood little Of what sea-power meant;
In my character of curate / ventured
with much trepidation to put in an oar
One of them had just asked for a sug-
gestion as to where the landing could
be made.
Surely" I said. 1T would be where
almost every one Of the many invasions
have been made-in Kent. Caesar landed
in Kent; SO did Hengist and Horsa and
Hardicanute. Duke William virtually
did SO. and Napoleon wanted to-"
At hrst, fancy, they were inclined to
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/ kMSTEHLTH!Y TERROR
@1 'Jo4n E&ksvseN

lowing day quietly In his house, and
when I left CharIng Cross by the 9:45
for Dover. 1t was as timid and spec
taCled Young clergyman.
In this character I was source of
gayety to a killed soldier who insisted
who addressed me as Sky" and who
wished to know IL I was on my way to
make an attempt at the cross-Channel
swim
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resent my intrusion into the talk; but
the sailor, perhaps confounding, as many
still do. a clergyman with a scholar and
thereby crediting me with some histori-
cal knowledge, welcomed my interven-
ton.
Exactly" he cried 1T has been
done time ,, and nd again; and more often
We'll. anyhow. they all destroyed the
England Of the time" said
The soldier looked queerly at me.
Does that apply to the landing you
omitted to mention?"
Which was that?" asked.
"St. Augustne's."
We all laughed at that, but / think I
had the best laugh 4 long talk en-
sued on the subject, but, as often hap
pens in argument, with no other result
than to stiffen each of us in his pre-
vious judgment
1t was only after they had gone that
the walters words came back to me-
He had mentioned the view that could
be had from Shakespeare's Cliff andsthe
quaint interest there was in the Warren.
The nearest road to the cliff. from which
was told ! should have an extensive
view of the coast toward Dungeness, lay
by the old road round by the Harbor
breeze blowing in by the sea. and the
road as mounted up past a cluster of
coast guard cottages that stood out white
and conspicuous against the green hill
side led me on to the bold headland that
approached Shakespeare's Cliff. That
Cliff ! soon saw high and clear cut in
outline. with silvery foam beating inter-
mittently at its base.
CCoNTiNUED TOMORROW
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holding out both hands to Billy Bel.
gium, who seized them eagerly.
And I have ears like them. too"
said Billy Belgium. Il can understand
what thew say, although I can't speak1
their language yet. I love the birds. n
so do l." responded Peggy en-
Enthusiastically. And I wish Mr.. DatI
enemy and they would help him getI
rid of the crop Huns"
II do like some birds" admitted Mr..
Dalton bit uncertainty. But / hav6J
to protect my orchards and my fielde}
against feathered thieves. There ard
some birds that are robbers andI
pirates. They would ruin me IL u
didn't fight them"
Them you really ARE fightins3
them." said Peggy accusingly. "That'g
why they have deserted your farm
and why the pests have become sol
thick"
That's just what told him." Billy1
Belgium broke in eagerly. THE birds
are the friends of the farmer u
i've thought that, too. since gotI
reformed" ,lgreed the Giant. II don't
approve OF those newfangled scare.
crows you'te put out.
What al e those things, anyway?"
asked Pegl:y. One gave me all
awful fright No wonder the birdsJ
keep away from them" "a
That's what they are intended for,v{
said Farrno' Dalton They work BY
clockworle. ~ electricity. and by wind
power. Thh agent who put them u
guaranteed that they would free thu
farm Of nll thieving birds. They've
done eXaotl.' as he said they woulds
He put thel, in on trial, but thinN
I'll buy the. L."
Are the lirds worse than the crot<
Huns?" asked Peggy.
NO" admitted Farmer Dalton "Th0}
pests are Iuining my whole farm"
THE birds eat the pests" argue
Peggy.
"lhe agent says they don't eaf3
.''"' do themselves" persisted Farme{
Dalton.
-,~.ne one IL wrong and some on
is right" declared Peggy. " told tn
birds we'd arbitrate this thing. An
you willing?"
"IIl not stand for any thievin
birds destroying my property" sal
Farmer Dalton obstinately.
Then the Giant spoke up.
THE invisible fairy has brought ID
good fortune I'm willing to listen
her. I've worked hard for you, Farmi
Dalton, and you know that Now, I'd
seeing all my hard work go fo1
nothing just because of these pest
And what bothers me most Of all
they are doing just what German1
wants them to do and we can't sto
them. I tell you IT is a patriotic dutT
to do anything we can to beat the
and save the crops. If arbitration
the way, we'll arbitrate. And I'll nd
do another stroke Of work until u
do"
We'll. If you feel that way about
all right" reluctantly consents
Farmer Dalton. But let's do 1t in
hurry. We can't let the pests get an
more of a start on u.s."
Come on, then. to the woods" crid
Peggy hopefully. II know We'll nd
the right way out Of this trouble"
For right is right, and right vi
win the day." quoted Billy Belgiul
following them.
I'm the merit chapter. Peggy acts Al
Judge betUeen the farmer and tn
Birds, and finds ,chat a smile ,ctH do
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ding an old farmer from over in Jersey
on fake poolroom bet on a race that
never was run. The farmer pro-
tested. and Maldono hit him. hit him so
hard the old fellows hanging between
life and death, We got an ante-mortem
statement and bunch of evidence he
cant wiGgle away from. He's in Jail
and no chance of getting bail till it's
determined whether the old man lives or
dies. If he dies it's the chair for NAL
dono."
Why. ] saw Maldono In the Fifth
Ward tonight
impossible :" said Robinson.
II tell you I did. could not be mis-
taken in the man. Mike Kelly saw him
too. and intimated that tomorrow being
primary day. Maldono was expected to
be very active"
Robinson was already reaching for
the telephone,
Well. ri be shot at sunrise :" he ex-
claimed. after a brief conversation with
the Jail. What do you think of that
Bailed! Rottenest I've ever known In
Philadelphia"
CONTINUED TOMORROW
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Copyright. 1918. By Public Ledger Co.
CHAPTER \ tContinued)

MIR. Abbotbrumley?" the elder ad-
dressed me in an interrogative tone.
"Abercromby." answered. bowling.
The inspector cUughed and said:
MY information Is that the gentle
man is never sure of his name. though
he always gives one with h'A in it,
The two doctors nodded. and the frs,
continued: 49,,
your nerves are a little unstrung. run
down a bit, eh' so that you had the
idea that there are German spies chas-
ing you all up and down England"
This made me laugh; 1t seemed too
conclusive for disproof.
Aren't you in danger OF forgetting
the distinction between post hoe and
propter hoc?" I asked.
HIM" the SECOND Clipped in. Know
some Latin. eh?"
Thinks he's been to Berlin, too, -
said the police inspector in stage
whisper to the police surgeon
To me the connection between know
ing some Latin and having been TO
Berlin was obscure.
II know little Latin, but have some
logic" | answered.
Both men pricked up their ears at the
mention Of logic; and ! expected they
would-lunatics. especially Scotch ones,
Come" said the elder. lingering his
you express it?"
Very simply, SIR" / answered. Are
my nerves the cause of the spies, or the
spies the cause Of my nerves? Nina
you. I do not admit to more than GER
tain cerebral excitement at unexpected
revelations of official incapacity in a
Government department" The elder man
with the beard smiled at this last. "Of
course" I continued, Il am aware 1t Is
my present mental condition you are
concerned WITH and not with the causes,
which may be either real or imaginary,
that have induced it."
Thank you" the police surgeon re-
usual in such cases to be brought to
the point by the person l examine. But,
since we have been so far unconven-
tional, may Is we'll remind you that
a person in hallucinated condition may
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roadway to a big colonial-style house,
set back some distance from the road,
the smooth, well.kept grounds reminds ID
chickens7" said one. Just then a white
clad figure rose up from the Gloucester
hammock on the porch. and Babs looked
at them! Babs, with a healthy tan on
had known! "Where's BessS" they
cried. after the first noisy greetings were
over and Babs had invited them all up
with homemade root beer.
II suppose she's in the nursery. as
usual" Babs replied.
The Nursery"
Come and see for yourself" and the
girls followed Babs over the field in
back Of the house to a long. white
Babs. They entered spotless white
room. where the walls were lined with
glass doors. behind which were the re-
frigerators. Where we cool our cream.
'nS asd Rssr ssSs hsrs %s srs s'nanS
at the white-tile floors and the spot.
lessness of everything in general
throughout the pasteurizing room and
dazzling with whitewash. and the ce-
ment floors were freshly washed. They
found Bess in smaller building. be-
yond the dairy. surrounded by. half a
dozen. long-legged. black and white
calves. Al the sight of strangers the
calves galloped wildly out the door into
the green pasture, and Bess was al
most breathless by the reception her
friends gave her.
Come, Bess, you poor deluded farm
sr Err, take @! off your apron and come riding
Wait until you see my cows" ex-
claimed Bess' An pure -blooded Hol-
herd. I have a record for butter fat"
You surely look It! Come. and We'll
let you tell us the horrid details later"
and they dragged Bess out of her be-
loved dairy at last. They visited all the
points of interest around Rockville that
Babs and Bess had to show them, and
came back to a real chicken dinner. to
which Mrs. Blakely heartily. invited
her and kept her from crying over her
boy in France.
During dinner one of the girls glance
,strayed onto Babs' left hand. and she
saw a sparkling diamond. Besss eyes
twinkled as she caught the glance, and
said Jack Blakely had a furlough
lately" Babs blushed and distracted
their attention Immediately. by crying
Just think of Bess as bloated bond
holder. girls! She has efficiency down
to a science in her old dairy and gets
a percentage on all the profits. SO that
she's bought two Liberty Bonds al
ready"
DO you really like your work. Bess?"
queried Marion. as they were leaving.
do I? | just love it. I'm here for
life II they'll keep me-"
We'll keep her" said Mrs. Blakely.
putting her arm around Bess's waist af-
teCtionately.
Tomorro,o'S Complete Norefette--
AUNT BESS'S TRUNK"
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be firmly convinced that he Is reincar-
nation OF Julius Caesar and at the same
/ time be an excellent logiCian, and a man
IF iite!s common sense on all other points of
Precisely. till you light on his hallu-
cination."
The examiner-in-chief nodded assent,
| lingering his watch chain and observing
me narrowly.
| BY the way, what is your hallucina-
ton? I haven't been told"
Isn't that for the inspector to say?"
! / asked. The prisoner is not usually
| expected to charge himself"
My information is that ne has the
| deluslon that there is German invasion
of England planned" the inspector said.
The civilian doctors emitted a whistle
| OF astonshment. Both We're silent for
little, and then the other turned to me
We'll, what do you say to that?"
'This-Lord Heritage has said it. too.
Have you examined him? Professor Will
anwsd nm Simpson , setr ssd It. toS but he Is s,
Wetherby has said it; but you haven't
| signed his certificate: Bernard Bush
ford, the Socialist, has written 1t, yet
he hsoia IL stl tn haha 5sieys Gtso g., large Why
me for this examination into my mental
condition for for, saying what all these
Inc Dearueu medlco ErlnneQ, ana
believe winked at his brother
Il have no idea" he said slowly. "un-
less 1t was because you went to the
Whitehall Office to say It,"
The other roared at this, slappng his
leg. and the inspector gaped in bewilder-
ment.
Then / cried In relief. you won't
consign me for further examination and
observation"
How can l." he replied, when I my
self share in your hallucination?"
The police surgeon carried me of with
him to his house. We had a long talk
l stayed the night there, earning my
bed with the story, or as much of it
as ! thought 1t prudent to give, of my
adventures. When l had finished he re-
marked that ! had been wise not to
tell them all that at the police station.
or he would have been inclined to au-
thoriZe my detention.
At his urgent advice I spent the fol-
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CHAPTER III
The Giant on Strike

fPeooy, hidden By Comoufd0e
Perfume, goes to see hoD the tDdr
crops of the Giant Of the Woods are
getting on. She finds they are being
attacked by hordes Of insect Huns.
She appeals to the Birds for help,
but Nnds then, urptlltng because Of
cnmity Sho,Dn By Farmer Dalton.j
E1ARMER DALTON was working
desperately among his cabbage and
tomato plants when Peggy ran UP to
him. He was digging around the roots,
and every once in while he would
pull out a round fat worm. which he
would crush viciously under his heel
II don't know what I'll do with these
cutworms," Peggy heard him say.
They are destroying all my garden
truck
IF you make peace with the birds
and shows them that you are not their
enemy, maybe they will help you,"
suggested Peggy, forgetting she was
hidden by Camouflage Perfume.
Farmer Dalton looked up quickly to
see the speaker. His face went blank
when he found only seemingly empty
air
rs my conscience accusing me?"
he murmured. Peggy wanted to
laugh, but he seemed worried and un.
well, SO she grew quickly sympathetic
instead.
mo, but maybe your conscience
ought to accuse you IL you are treat
ing the birds badly" Peggy continued.
Why don't you make friends with
them?"
A wild look came into Farmer Dali
tons eyes. He stood perfectly still
a moment, then staggered toward the
house.
My worries are upsetting my
mind" he muttered. 1--WE been afraid
of this-afraid of it,"
The Giant of the Woods met him.
What's the natter" called out the
Giant. seeing how i'll he looked.
Something is going wrong with my
declared Farmer Dalton.
Tell him not to be scared. It's me-"
cried Peggy to the Giant. The Giant
broke into a laugh.
Don't be afraid. Mr.. Dalton" he
said. That's my invisible good luck
fairy. I've told you about her. She
has come to help us get rid of the
pests"
'"You actually hear her voice. too?"
Mr.. Dalton asked anxiously.
Yes, and I feel her hand" replied
the Giant as Peggy slipped her fingers
into his fist. Peggy stretched out the
other and placed 1t in that of Mr.. Dal.
ton. He was astonished at first, then
look of great relief came over his
face.
shes real! She's real!" he said
And l need a good luck fairy so
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Foes OF THE FARMER

much" he added. squeezing Peggy's
fingers.
At this moment Billy Belgium came
running up to them. His eyes opened
big and. to Peggy''s surprise. he seemed
to be looking right at her in spite
Of the Camouflage Perfume.
"Why, it's the invisible fairy grown
up" he shouted.
You can see herr" asked the Giant.
Sure I can see her-right between
you and Mr.. Dalton, holding your
hands,"
you have eyes like the birds. They
can also see me-" exclaimed Peggy,
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Remember the Specialist

Remember the Specialist
Johns--Doctor, you are a gen.
eral practitioner. What is the
difference between that and a
specialist?
Doctor-A general practitioner.
sir, Is a man to whom you pay a
fee for telling you to what special.
ist you should go. Topographic
Messenger.