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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-05
HARLAN LOSES CAME.
League Island Quintet Defeat Locals
bv Score OF 3d fn Is

A basketball team from League Island
last night defeated Harlan basketball
team. at Brownsou ) Hall. by score OF
"a TO Is
B;lI Gallagher. manager of the Harlan
team. expressed himself before the game
that he did not expect to defeat the
League Islanders. us Harlan had had
very ligttle practice together as vet
however, the local boys arc fast rounding
into shape and will soon have winning
team.
The following was the lineup:
4 4
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-05
Alexander Zenker

FIRST Ntol.nist 81 the Philadelphia Or
cse1ra and pupii of leopold Aaer will
teach in Wilmington onc day wrek For
appointment address Alexander Zenser
carr al Philadelphia 0rCisestra- Academy
oi Music. rbilsdriphia
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-05
Win From Ridley Park.

The girls basketball team of ". II. S
defeated the fast Ridley Park team at the
local gymnasium yesterday afternoon by
the close score Of 1917. The game was
tightly contested throughout, but Viii
Inlngton had the best Of the contest, by
her fine passing and the spectacular shoot
ieg of Seibel.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
23 Americans Die of
Wounds in Battle

Washington, April IA Twenty
three killed in action-the largest
number yet reported in single day
and 211 dead, wounded or missing
were reported in yesterdays casualty
lists made public by the War De-
partment. Two lists were given out.
The delay in publishing the lists was
due TO the governments policy of
first notifying the next of kim.
1t is indicated here that the grow
ing daily lists are due to the facts
that Americans are now participant
ing in the Picardy fighting, while at
the same time there is renewed ac-
tivity of the Germans against the
sectors held by Pershing's men.
Five American officers are men
toned in to-day's lists. Lieut.-Col.
Thomas J. Rogers of the Regular
Army is reported slightly wounded.
Major Edwin r. Kimble of the En-
gineer Corps has died of wounds re-
ceiVed in battle.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12

contemplated. One of these will be
the selection of a man of broad eX-
ecutive experience to head the new
organization. The names of several
men of national reputation under
consideration are being carefully
guarded until a final decision is
reached
Congress will be asked for legis-
lation TO allow a complete overhaul
ing of the Aircraft Organization, and
the Signal Corps will be eliminated
from control over the aircraft work.
William c. Potter, who has heen
placed in charge of operations under
the new regime, is already in 1aily
touch with all the factories which
are producing Liberty Motors. and Il
genuine speeding up" has actually
been accomplished.
In some respects the action to be
taken is entirely in line with that
recommended by the Senate Mill
tary Affairs Committee. The prin-
cipal recommendation of the Senate
Committee was for a reorganization
this step had already been definitely
decided on before the report was
made. The Senate Committee also
indicated that the taking of produc-
tion out of the hands of the Signal
Corps was essential to the succ sss
of the aircraft program.
The talents of Howard E. Coffin.
chairman of the Aircraft Board, it
is believed, will be utilized in the
new organization.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
US. TAKES OVER
FOUR SHIP LINES
TO MOVE TROOPS
To Be Devoted to Transporta-
ton of Soldiers and
Supplies

Washington, April 12.-President
Wilson. by proclamation. has direct
ed the taking over by the govern
ment next Saturday of the Clyde,
Mallary, Merchants and Miners and
Southern steamship companies for
the duration of the war and directed
their control and operation by Direc-
tor General of Railroads McAdoo.
The lines will be devoted to trans
portation of troops and war ma
terials to the exclusion so far as may
be necessary of all other traffic, the
proclamation says. Such facilities of
the companies not needed for war
services will continue to be used for
routine business purposes.
The government will assume con-
troll not only of the vessels, but also
of all wharves, docks, warehouses,
tugs, lighters and barges and all
other physical property of the steam
ship companies.
The proclamation directs that aft
er taking control. Director General
McAdoo shall enter negotiations with
the companies with a view to fixing
just compensation for the possession,
use and control of the properties.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
NEWS OF WEST SHORE
Patriotic Meeting Turned
Into Liberty Loan Boost

Wormleysburg. Pa, April ~
The patriotic meeting scheduled for
this borough last evening under the
auspices of the Cumberland County
Public Safety Committee was not
held on account of the failure of the
two speakers, the Rev. II. ]. Fergu-
son of Silver Springs and DR., NJ. NJ.
Dougherty of Mechanicsburg, to ap-
pear. Despite the inclement weather
large crowd was present and Bur-
CESS j. Fred Hummel took charge
and turned the meeting into a Lib
erty Loan campaign session. Plans
for the campaign in the borough
were mapped out. The campaigners
are J. Fred Hummel, chairman;
Charles Favorite, A. j. Wright, ]. l..
Baum, John Garvin, Edward +.
Baum, the Rev. S. +. Vance, Harry
Knier, Ross Schaeffer, David Monn,
Rolla Sparrow, Ralph Brown. Her
hart RnnGa and Danltp1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
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Advertisements.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
KELLER CHURCH
MASS MEETING
Service Flag and Honor Roll
to Be Presented at
ShiremanStown

Shiremanstown. Pa. April 12.-
What promises to be the most en-
thusiastic patriotic meeting ever
held in Shiremanstown will take
place Thursday evening, April is, in
Keller Memorial Church. Deputy
Auditor General G.. IL. Meyer will
be the chief speaker. Other features
will be a prelde of the Airs of the
Allies" by Mrs. George Kubacker.
organist of st. Johns Church. Miss
Mary l.. Buttorf, soprano soloist
of the Grace Methodist Episcopal
Church, Harrisburg, will sing a pa
triotic solo, and A. X. Rupp, repre-
senting the young men of st. Johns,
and Miss Helen Marie Senseman, of
the Luther League. will present a
service flag and soldiers roll of
honor. Both of these gifts will be
accepted by st. Johns pastor, the
Rev. Henry X. Lantz. l.. Kemper
Bitner will preside.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
"rORACCOLESS THURSDAYs'

EnOIn, Pa, April I2.-At inc
meeting of the local unit of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Division OF
Women's War Relief, held yester-
day in the Y. NJ. c. A, further plans
for waging the Tobaccoless Thurs
days during the month of May were
made. S. G. Hepford, secretary OF
the Y. NJ. c. A, was placed in
charge of the soliciting committee.
The idea of observing these smoke
less days next month was originated
by Mrs. II. G. Huber, head of tho
unit. She plans to have the men OF
the community give the money usu-
ally spent for tobacco on these days
to war-work organizations.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
Personal and Social Items
of Towns Along West Shore

Mrs. Charles Hockenberry, of Fifth
street, New Cumberland, was taken
to the Harrisburg hospital yesterday.
Mrs. Walter Henerin, who spent
several weeks with her mother. Mrs.
Catherine Cook, at New Cumberland,
has returned to her home at Balti-
more.
w. Brooke Moore. Pennsylvania
Railroad trainmaster, at Altoona,
called on G. b. Chandler. in Sixth
street, New Cumberland, yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Stewart, of
New Cumberland, have returned from
visit to friends at Chambersburg.
-, The Rev. y. =. Mower, pastor Of
the United Brethren Church. of
Wormleysburg, will preach in Trim
ity United Brethren Church, Sunday
morning.
James Boyd, employed at E. Z.
Flurrie's brickyard, at New Cumber-
land, was taken to the Harrisburg
hospital.
p; NJ. Miller. of Enola. left yes
terday for Bellaire. Ohio, where he
was called owing to the serious ILL
ness of his son, Delbert Miller.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
DR.. F. P. Whitmer Is
Out For State Committe,

Newport, Pa, April 12.-Dr. T.. p.
Whitmer, well-known resident cf
this place, has filed papers as a can
didate for member of the RepupIi-
can state committee at the May
primaries. DR.. Whitmer for a num-
ber of years has been active as chair
man of the local Republican com
mittee and his petition is signed by
district.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
RECITAL AT ORPHEUN

NHWp HIIl' AprlI II. = AnnOunCe-
ment was made to-day that a recital
for the benefit of the Camp Hill
branch of the Emergency Aid will lie
given in the Orpheum Theater, NAV
/. Miss Marietta Sultzaberger, OF
Mechanicsburg. assisted by Mrs. Ma
bel Hess Drumgold, vocalist of New
York, will give the recital. Mrs. w
NJ. Pound. Park avenue presiden'
of the local branch has charge OF
arrangements.
Betty Wales and Mr. Kidd" Is
the title of a play to be given the
auditorium of the Camp Hill schools
Friday evening. April 10, by High
School talent and members of the
Emergency Aid. The proceeds will
be devoted to the Emergency Aid.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
TAFT AGAIN SERVES
ON U. S. LABOR BOARD

Washington, April 12.-The fna
step on the part of the government
to prevent strikes and lockouts dur
ing the war was taken by President
Wilson when by proclamation he ap-
proved the report of the war labor
conference board, submitted last
week, and reappointed William
Howard Taft and Frank p. Walsh to
serve as permanent members.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
"HALF-SOLED BREECHES"
BEING WORN BY M'ADOG

Washington, d. c., April 12.-Fas
tidious Washington is sitting up II
surprise at the revelations of viii
liam G. McAdoo. Secretary of the
Treasury and Director General o.
Railroads, in a speech for the Third
Liberty Loan at Raleigh. N. c.. tina
he is wearing "half-soled breeche.
and half-soled shoes" to release
cloth and leather as a means of help
win the war
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
WILL RECTTE "POLLYANNA"

EnOla, Pa, April 12.-This eVe-
ming Miss Mabel Mullins, connected
with the New York Star Lyceum
Bureau, will recite "Pollyanna. the
Glad Story" in the Summit street
schoolhouse. Miss Mullins will inn
personate eight characters and will
show three acts. The entertainment
is under the auspices of the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Zion Lutheran
Church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
BOUGHT FIRE TRUCK

west Fairview, Pa, April 12-
borough is proud of it's new fire.
lighting apparatus. The council n,
its last session authorized the pur
chase of a fire apparatus for tho
Good VIII Fire Company and I;
committee recently purchased tn,
Hygeinic Hose Company truck OF
Steelton. 1t has been delivered ant
placed in service this week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
Wheat From Burned Mill
Being Taken Out of Creek

LemOyne, Pa, April 12.-More than
1900 bushels of wheat have been SAL
vaged from the race at the Olwsted
Mill near Eberly's Mill. which had
Willis. of this place, operator of the
mill, said this morning. The wheat
is being sold to Chicago firm. What
unable to say. The wheat fell into
the water when the flames burned
the floor away. The total amount of
grain lost was about 5000 bushels. in
which was included more than 5000
bushels of wheat
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
RErI-RNEn TO CAMP

LcmOyne, Pa, April Iz.-LleulvH,
ant H. c. Spragg, of the Medlcal
Corps. at Camp Hancock, Augusta,
Ga. has returned to camp after
spending a ten-day furlough with
his wife at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Hamilton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
oRRIs-MYERs WEDDING

WormIcysburg, Pa, April IL
Miss Rebecca Ruth Myers. of Worn,
leysburg, and Frank D. Orris, of lie
moyne, We're married Wednesda,
evening in their newly-frnishe T
apartment in Front street by the
Rev. A. B. Mower, pastor of ST
PauPs United Brethren Church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
TO REPEAT CANTATA

LemOync, Pa, April 12.-The East
er Cantata. entitled Priest and
King" rendered by the choir of the
Christian Church on Easter Sunday
evening. was so well received that
requests have been made for it's rep
etition. The choir will repeat the
cantata on next Sunday evening.
April II.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
AIR DICTATOR TO
DIRECT MAKING
OF ARMY PLANES
Genuine Speeding Up" Al
ready Instigated by Potter;
Coffin to Work

Washington, April -. - 1t was
learned at the War Department to-
day that drastic reorganization of
the aircraft production machinery
is imminent.
Several steps of importance are
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
RECEPTION TO PASTOR

New NumberInnd, Pa, April II. =
A reception will be held on Monday
Methodist Church for the new pastor,
the Rev. V. 7. Rue and family. The
local churches and their pastors will
be invited.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
PLAY FOR CHURCH BENEFIT

Ihmp Hill, April I2.-PIans Tor :
play to be given in the fire hall for
the benefit of the Trinity Lutheran
Church are being made by the Sun
day school class taught by Mrs. II. I.
Flender. The time for holding the
play has not been set
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
CHURCH MEETING PosTPnNEn

camp Hill, April IL. - The annual
election of church officers which was
TO have taken place at a meeting OF
the congregation of the Presbyteriar
Church on Wednesday evening was
postponed until next Wednesda,
evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
RED CROSS ENTERTAINMENT

Lemoyne, April 12.-The "EVeninp
Of Games" held by the Red Cross Aux :
iliary in the West Shore Bakery Au-
ditorium last evening was well at
tended. The proceeds will be devot-
ed to a fund with which to buy ma
terials.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12
ENTERTAINS SORORITY

Shiremanstown, Pa, April ~
Miss Sara Rupp was hostess for the
Sigma Beta Sorority Club at her
home here on Monday evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07
SALVATION ARMY WOMEN
FACE DEATH TO PROVIDE
DOUGHNU1S FOR FIGHTERS
Sergeant Griffiths Tells How Lassies Work in Dangerous
Place With Courage Equal 10 That of Battling Yanks

tain place in France, and just as
Fritz started to drop his peace mes
sengers over in the shape of six-inch
shells, they fell all around where
those ONE representing the Sal
walton Army were making ~doughnuts
and coffee for us boys, and believe
me under the conditions they were a
Godsend. a Miss Benson was cooking
and Miss Anderson was rolling the
doughnuts and another woman serv-
ing. | did not get her name. the shells
were dropping only a hundred yards
from them. did they run and seek
shelter? No, they put on helmets
and continued their work. never
tlinching. but worked on as cool as
if they were in their own kitchens
back home. We boys feel proud OF
our American womanhood especially
those who will sacrifice and GO
through hardships MS these women
have in France. We all say God
bless them"
Sergeant Gritlths has sent his faith
er quite a collection of souvenirs in
Guiding n helmet with a large hole
In front, an officers cap, saw bayonet,
officers shoulder straps, ammunition
pouch, Identification discs, etc.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07

of appreciation. If I did not
now say that | can never forget the
service of the hundreds OF men who
have so ~staunchly aided my cam
paign."
Governor-elect Sproul said: THE
election in Pennsylvania has result
ed in n most complete Republican
victory. 1t is, of course, gratifying
to me that the figures are so decisive
as to leave no room for explanations
or excuses. The issues were clearly
defined and the lines distinctly
drawn, and there can be no doubt
as to the intent of the voters of
Pennsylvania.
The one outstanding feature of
this campaign has been the unity
of support for the state ticket by
all of those who believe in the prin-
ciples of Republicanism. The indie
pendent voters and the so-called
regulars have Joined hands in a way
which promises we'll for the Re
publican party, if those of us who
are trusted shall keep the faith.
Il feel that the vote of confidence
which has been given us is a charter
from the people for a progressive,
constructive, broad-spirited admins
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07

tration of the states affairs which
will meet the great issues of these
wonderful times and turn them to
the advantage of our citizenship in
every practicable way.
pennsylvania is a mighty Com
monwealth, generally well ordered
and with Il government that is very
mighty developed in comparison with
that of any other state or nation,
but there are great opportunities for
a coordination of our public activi-
ties and n wide extension of their
usefulness. We are so favored and
so prosperous in Pennsylvania that
we have the means. If we have the
will, to make this great Republican
state the actual leader in real serV-
ice among all the democracies of the
world.
Now let us go about doing this.
With the war and its strain. now
we hope and believe about over. let
us set out to get for our people here,
who have done so much to win the
war, every advantage that is TO be
had from this civilization and this
democracy for which we have been
fighting. ! am enlisted in that
cause
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07
MANAGER OF P~ENN-HARRIS
GETTING DETAILS READY
FOR NEW YEARS OPENING
II. +. Virgins Comes Here With Experience Gained in OPP
Grating Long Chain of Luxurious Hostelries;
Wants to Keep Prices Reasonable

.Meet me in the lounge room of
the Penn-Harris' is the slogan de-
v.sed to-day by Manager Horace Lee
land Virgins. who will have supreme
charge of the magnificent hosiery
at the corner of Walnut ana mira
streets. which is to be thrown open
on New Years Day.
MIR. Virgins gives the Impression
of n worldly-w wise boniface, when
the same he is, for he is a de-
scendant from the old Leland ram
ily. famous in the seventies Tor It's
string of hotels over this continent
His mother was a member of TINS
well-known family; his Uncle
to hotel keeping like a duck to
Charley" once managed the COM
monwealth here. THIS family TOOK
water. /, entertained real sentiment
abiut tbs business and Man
ager Virgins stipulated to-day In a
talk with the Telegraph representa-
tive that he aims to make This huge
comfortable establ. shmCnt so m
cratic that men, women II children
of Harrisburg will use it for Il meet
ing place and feel lat home
The Leland chain of hotels in
GUIDED the old Leland House IN
Springfield. H., and there Manager
Virgins learned his profession of
making folks comfortable. When
this hosiery burned nown he went
to the Hotel Jefferson, in Peoria,
which at that time was in a condi-
ton similar to Harrisburg; it had no
good hotel. This hotel vas built
anew according to modern plans and
now forms one Of the chain OF ten
places conducted by the United Ho-
tells Company.
Reasonable Prices
. The Penn-Harris lounge Oom en-
tends the whole way along Third
street on a floor just above the main
floor. II is divided by a curtain
which may be pulled back to offer a
huge dance floor. Manager Virgins
figures that dancing will continue to
be popular and so provision is being
made to have a good orchestra play
every night ut the dinner hour. which
runs from 6-S, the table d'hote din
ner being $1.25.
From Manager Virgins brief OBJ
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07
Official Count of Vote
Begun by County Court

Judge s. J. NJ. McCarrell, with
h. Frank Mead and Harvey NJ.
knapp as a~ssistonts and acting as
tellers to tabulate the vote, began
the official count of the city and
county election returns promptly at
noon to-day. 1t is believed that the
vote from the entire city can be tab
ulated before tomorrow.
Little change is expected in the to-
tails for the various candidates as
compared with unofficial figures, ex-
cept that the soldier vote will prob
ably increase the big majorities Civ
en- all the Republican candidates.
Because of the laws controlling
the soldier vote these eturns will
not be opened until late in the month
and the complete official totals will
notbe announced until that time.
Election commissioners who went
to the various army camps are begin
ming to send in returns to Prothono-
tary Charles T.. Pass.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-07
PROGRESS WILL
BE- SPROUL AIM
Governor-Elect Makes State
ment About His Plans: Bon
niwell Congratulatcs Him

GoVernor-elect William c. Sproul
left no doubts in the minds of any
II who read his statement issued
in Philadelphia last night that he
means to give the state the pro-
gressive and business-like admins
%tration which it will need in the
reimbursement of affairs following the
war. His statement followed an in
sterchange of compliments with. his
rival, Judge Eugene c. boutwell,,
who assured him of his heartiest
support.
Judge Bonniwell also issued a
statement in which he showed that
he was a mighty good loser. He con-
graduated the people of the state on
election of Sproul, saying:
THE electors of Pennsylvania
have recorded their verdict, and as
a believer in the will of the major
ity, l accept their Judgment. [ feel
no personal regret whatever. except
on account of the faithful and
priceless friends who have so loyal
ly supported ME throughout this
extraordinary contest, and in whose
disappointment | sympathize.
My friend. Senator Sproul, has
conducted a campaign of signal dig
nifty, as l also sought TO do. He has
during all the time of our personal
acquaintanceship indelibIy impressed
me not merely with his great execu-
tive ability and character, but with
the lovable personal traits so invalu-
able in the Chief Executive of our
great state.
His decisive election is due to
no faction of Republicans. 1t is due
to his own great qualities. With
Senator Sproul as our chief eXecu-
tive, ] feel assured that we will all
have cause to gratefully appreciate
In administration during the next
four years freed from graft and
scandal, that will with ability aid in
solving Pennsylvania problem. and
in doing so open the road to u wider
and still more noble career for him.
Il take this opportunity to CRATE
fully thank the many, many loyal
friends who have aided me. The
individuals | shall seek TO person
ally thank; but | would be indiffer-
ent, indeed, to the most ordinary