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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 30. 1919
NEEDLESS INCREASE

N OMESTIC coal by all the laws
of supply and demand ought
to be going down in price, but
yesterdays news dispatches an
nounced the intention of the New
York State fuel administration to
add seventy-five cents more ton
for anthracite.
Why this advance is necessary
does not seem clear. 1t is no secret
that the mines have an over-abun-
don't know what to do with it. Last
year the dealers were pressing the
operators for as many tons as they
could buy. To-day, thanks to the
mild winter, the coal business, so
far as the domestic side is con-
cerned, is almost at a standstill.
Soft coal, on the other hand, is
away below war prices and getting
back rapidly toward prices we en-
ioyed just before we went into the
conflict. Penn Gas has been offered
in Harrisburg as low as 50 a ton,
carload lots at the mines. and con-
sumers believe it will fall to even
,ower levels.
Why, under these conditions, is it
necessary that a uniform price of
twenty-five cents above war prices
re fixed for New York? Isn't it
tbout time the New York admin
stration follows the lead Of that in
Harrisburg, and goes out of busi-
ness?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20
The Uniucky Johns

OF all names John has the repu-
tation of being the most unhappy
with royalty. We remember that
when John Stewart ascended the
throne of Scotland he changed his
name to Robert, but even this did
not avert the calamitties that over
wheimed him. or the Popes named
John only the nonentities escaped
disaster. The record of John, the
English king, we all know. John
1. or France reigned only a few
days, and John IL, having lost the
battle of Poitiers. died a captive in
London. And thus through the past
centuries of history we see the mel
ancholy professions of Johns dogged
by disaster and misfortune. in Con-
stantinople, in Sweden. in Russia
and in Bohemia. The two excep-
tions in the tragic gallery are John
of Portugal and John Sobieski.-
From the London Daily Chronicle.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20
We Defend JoSephus
From COL. HARvEY's WAR WEEKLY

Presidential string on the demand
for the biggest navy in the world.
He attached the proviso that the
PRESIDENT could at any time arrest
the letting Of additional navy con-
tracts II armaments were limited
by the Peace Conference. This serv-
ed two purposes. 1t put additional
strength into the disarmament club
the President could swing at the
conference, and, above ali, it prac-
ticaliy confirmed and reaffirmed the
broad general principle, so long
tacltly accepted at Washington, that
all government authority, legisla-
tive as well as executive, is and of
right ought to be safely in the hands
of the President.
We can not stand silent while the
fine record Secretary Daniels made
during the war is smirched, as it
has been smirched, by attacks grow
ing out of this really harmless. even
II intricately asinine, bluff about the
big navy. With patriotism and self
knowledge of the highest degree
commendable, Secretary Daniels en-
tirely effaced himself during the
war. He let those who knew their
business do the work. He was con-
tented with the mere absorption of
the glory. And glory there was and
to, spare. The record of our navy
during the war is up to the highest
standards and traditions of that
splendid branch of our armed serv-
ice. And during all that trying time
Josephus Daniels was secretary of
the navy, winning the everlasting
gratitude and the deserved applause
of his countrymen by scrupulously
refraining' from having ANYTHING to
do. with the control of the navy's
affairs.
And now he is being assailed be-
cause he again effaced himself and
obeyed literally the orders of his
stiDerior officersi
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

Thomas Cunningham, clerl
the Philadelphia courts, who y
here yesterday, is one of the
figures in Pennsylvania politics.
Attorney Thomas w. Patters|
who appeared here recently in
telephone case, is to be toastrnas
at the southwestern PennsyivaI
bankers dinner at Pittsburgh
morrow. t
IN. s. Grubbs. Allegheny couI
farm agent. say that Allegheny I
have a big corn crop next SUNNI
General G. B. Dougherty. "
has been III, Is improving and regal
ing his strength.
Senator Owen B. Jenkins ed
brated his birthday yesterday 4
Philadelphia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20

Gratis were still unable to put through
the measure that means to much to
the women of the country.
Ever since the struggle started in
the Senate the Republicans have been
ready at all times to muster for the
proposition far more than two-thirds
of their number, but the Democrats
have always fallen short by several
votes of the requisite support in their
own party. The women of the
country realize the true state of af-
fairs, and know where to place the
responsibility for the delay in giving
them the vote.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20
PROMPT ACTION

i Chamber of Commerce, Cit,
Council and the County Commission
ers seized upon the suggestion!
made by Governor Sproul for tn,
improvement of Harrisburg is al
excellent indication of the readi
ness of Harrisburg to go along OF
the big program the Governor ha'
outlined.
Charles e. Covert, as chairman
of the Chamber of Commerce com
mittee on joint city hall and court
house, is happy choice. Mr.. Co.
vert is a man of broad vision and
big undertakings. He is inf1uen-
tial and ambitious to see Harris.
burg take its place as the foremost
capital city of the nation. He may
be depended upon to use the Offices
of the committee of which he is the
head to promote the good feeling
that now exists between City Coun-
Gil and the County Commissioners
on the subject, to help smooth out
any difficulties that may arise and
get the project going so rapidly that
we shall be in position to vote on a
bond issue for the building at the
November elections.
City Councilmen and the County
Commissioners need no urging in the
matter, however. They are keenly
alive to the needs of the occasion and
ready to do their part to make it a
success. They realize that what Gov
ernor Sproul said with regard to our
lack of courthouse and city hall is
true. Indeed, they came to that real
ization months ago and would have
moved much more rapidly with the
undertaking had it rot teen for war
conditions and the necessity of leg
islation to give them the necessary
permission to build Jointly. Now that
City Solicitor John L. Fox is hurry
ing forward the bill that Lieutenant
Governor Beidleman will push
through the Legislature extending
the powers of the local authorities
in this respect, the city and county
officials may go forward without
misgiving as to the outcome of Their
plans.
A fine public spirit is being shown
by all concerned. Both County
Commissioners and City Councilmen
are measuring up to their respon-
sibilities in a manner that promises
great things for the contemplated
improvement. They realize that to
be of most benefit to the great body
of working men now uneasy over
the prospect of unemployment, pub
lie work should be gotten under way
at the earliest possible moment
and that il they do their part and
Governor Sproul moves as fast as il
now seems he will with the States
part of the program, the prosperity
of Harrisburg during the recon
struction period will be assured and
instead of an oversupply of labor
here, we shall be able to take care
of all our own people and MANY
from the outside.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20
Sounds Like Hotel Graft

What may happen in this country
is suggested by the news that Porto
Rico is consuming so per cent more
coffee today than she did before the
island went dry" so that prices
have gone up and the restaurants
are charging 10 cents a cup-right
where the coffee comes from.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20
Introducing the New Marshal

Bud Oldham of Black Rock is the
new marshal. Boys, look out for
Bud. He is all right. but will stand
for no infractions of the law-From
the Walnut Ridge Blade. $50.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20
Lord Heareth the Poor

When the poor and needy seek
water, and there is none, and their
tongue faileth for thirst, the Lord
will hear them, the God OF Israel
will not forsake them.-Isaiah
xii. IL
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20
Keep the Girls There

There is never. enough labor for
the farms. no matter what the un-
employment problem may be else
where. Why not make farm life at
tractive to returned fighting men -
From the Chicago News.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20
The DISTINGUISHING Mark

Henry Wallner of White Oak was
in this community last week. He
didn't look natural at this season
of the year without a skunk hide
tied to his saddle.-From the Boone
County Headlight.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20

And just as we figure the end of the
furnace season, is in sight, they begin
to advertise spring millinery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20

Sixty industrial plants in Lima.
Peru, have been compelled to cease
work because of a walkout among
the weavers and their sympathizers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20
LABOR NOTES

The Sun Shipbuilding Company of
Chester, Pa, is still purchasing ad-
ditional ground upon which they will
build homes for their employees.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20

There is an acute shortage of car
penters in Rexburg, Idaho. where
many large granaries, are being con-
structed for the immense crop of
grain.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20

An extensive shipbuilding plant
viii be operated at Oronoeto, New
Brunswick, and in the near future
the building of wooden ships will be
commenced.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20

Members of the Associated Press-Ths
Associated Press is exclusively en-
titled to the use for republication
of all news dispatches credited to
it or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news pub
lshed herein.
All rights Of republication of special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20

We think better of the League OF
Nations now. Germany is opposed to it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20

Streator, ILL.,. trade unionists are
forming handlemaker's union and
1t is their intention to engage re-
turned disabled soldiers and sailors,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-20
DO YOU KNOW
That Harrisburg shoes are be
ing worn in Cuba?
HISTORIC HARRfsRuRC.

|. General Zachary Taylor vfsi
Harrisburg right after the M6xi,
war and spoke at the Capitol
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-11-13
Removing Warts From the Face.

One of the difficult disfgurine
things to get rid of is the eruption
of many small warts on the face
The British Medical Journal tells how
DR.. Charles Ind has succeeded in
eradicating them. He paints the warts
three times in one day with a satu
rated solution Of salicylic acid in al
cohol and the following morning ne
cuts them off with a fiat sharp stee
instrument, beveled on one side only
This is painless, but it leaves tiny
bleeding point at the site of the wart
This he Immediately paints again with
the salicylic acid solution, which Is
applied twice again the same day. Or
the second morning the sites of the
warts have small brown scabs, which
are bathed once a day with pure al
cohol till they drop off, leaving 6
healthy skin.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-11-13
A "No" That Made a Friend.

A business man went to two bank.
ers. He wished to borrow $1,000 from
one and $1,000 from the other. Ly.
man Arson tells the story in the Oc-
tober issue of System, the Magazine
of Business: The first banker loaned
him $1,000, but was so unpleasant
and condescending about it that the
business man went back to his Office
with the thought, "I'll never have any
more dealings with that bank as long
as live" The second banker refused
the loan of $1,000, but he did it so
graciously and with so clear an ex-
position Of his reasons, that the bust.
ness man left as a booster for the
bank, and said to himself, 'sI'm going
to put my affairs in such shape that
there will be no earthly reason why
this man should not loan to me.
want to do business with him." The
second banker had learned the art OF
saying "No." It is a real art. You have
to practice it every day.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-11-13
FLAT ROOFS FOR HOT LANDS
American Indian Desert Dwellers
Knew Secret Of Home Building We
Seem to Have Forgotten.

We dwelt with Colonel Roosevelt
upon the historic and cultural value
Of the ancient Indian towns Of Ari-
zona which, had they been in Europe,
would doubtless have been preserved
unchanged as living records Of success
full communistic forms Of government,
whose social and ceremonial life Of
fered a study of the greatest possible
importance to our knowledge of man.
kind as q whole. And we asked:
What right have we in ''free Ameri-
ca to stretch forth an autocratlc
hand arbitrarily to change the village
life Of this ancient and peaceful folk!
We spoke of the characteristic
architecture of the pueblos, by many
centuries the oldest inhabited towns IN
America, whose flat-roofed, terraced
houses are not only in utter harmony
with natural surroundings, but const1-
tute, from a practical standpoint, the
most successful type of building Tor
desert cities. High above the sands'
the fiat roof forms porch for the
open-air Indian, whereon at certain
seasons~he works, rests, receives his
guests, eats, and sleeps.
In North Africa, in Spain, In Asia
Minor, where climatic conditions are
similar to those in Hopi Land, the
same fiat roof may be found. But we
think we know better! In a land OF
burning sun, the slanting, hot, tin roofs
Of the government dwellings clinging
in an inherited architecture Of rain
soaked central Europe, cut their lncon-
gruous outline against rainless sky,
impotent in their longing to shed wa
ter! And the sun streamed into their
big European windows, inviting myr-
lads Of flies, and forming a contrast
indeed to the shadowed cool OF the
thick-walled Indian houses, whose
open freplaces insured at all seasons
wholesome ventilation, in spite Of
high, narrow windows.
And vet the white mans impractical
transplanted house, brought from far
other climes, is urged upon the Indians
as "civilized." With no eye to either
beauty or fitness, our arbitrary stand
ards (rarely, in the Indians case, put
to the test of experimentation hrst)
are forced upon a people who through
centuries of experience have learned
how to conquer conditions foreign to
us. Improvements there might certain
ly be in the Indians manner of life,
but why not along those lines which
nature has taught as most appropri-
ate?-Natalie Curtis, in the Outlook.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-11-13
The Attractive City.

In a word, then, so far as I am per-
sonally concerned. you will not make
your city more attractive to me by
buildings, parks or monuments-what
other city has not these things? But
if YOU can show the heart that I know
is in your breast, if you can forget to
look straight ahead in order to cast q
look of friendly interest on a passing
stranger, if you can cease to fear be-
ing "done" and become inspired by the
desire once in while to show that you
are a human being amidst your bricks
and stones, just to that extent will you
do your part in making your city at
tractive. Oil may draw money to
Tulsa: social exclusiveness will always
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-11-13
Automobile Does Chores.

Another way of making an auto
mobile do all the farm chores at q
small expense for gasoline has been
devised by Frank r. Weisgerber OF
Salina, Kan. His invention is an at
tachment comprising frame with
a pulley at its forward end adapted to
project in front of the radiator of the
car; the frame has coupling connect,
ing it's shaft to the crankshaft Of the
automobile, so that by starting up the
engine it is possible to operate the
threshing machine, saw wood, churn
the butter, turn the ice cream freezer
cut the fodder, turn the grindstone
operate the cream separator, or even
milk the COW if the farmer is equipped
with suitable milking apparatus.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-11-13
New Electric Lamp.

An electrical lamp has been devel
oped in Europe which virtually con
sists of a metallic arc inside of seal
ed bulb containing attenuated heliun
and neon gases. The wire anode ter
inmates so closely to the edge Of the
hemispherical iron cathode that The
current discharges across the gaI
spontaneously. The rays have an or
ange hue and are only slightly actinic
making the lamp useful in photo,
graphic dark rooms. It is also recon-
mended for use in mines, and Other
places where inhammable gases may
be present, because breaking of the
bulb instantly extinguishes the light.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-11-13
Powerful Lens Of English Make.

The most powerful lens used in
aerial photography during the war, 1t
is said, was made in Birmingham, Eng
land. It was 61s inches in diameter
and had a focal length of SO inches.
The power and clear definition Of this
lens were such that when used in an
airplane it gave good visibility and
detailed information Of what was hap
pening five miles below it. 1t is said
that the photographer could easily de-
tect the presence Of barbed wire from
Q height of three miles, and movements
of troops that had been effected under
cover of darkness were likewise trace
able by the experts. Birmingham man.
ufacturers have been so successful in
making lenses that they believe they
can col-pete with Germany, which has
long had a monopoly Of high-grade
manufa ctures OF that kind.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-11-13
What He Couldn't DO.

The motor bus stopped and the
conductor looked expectantly at the
steps. But no one descended, and
at last he stalked up impatiently.
Ere, you,' he said to a man on
top, don't you want Westminster
Abbey?"
EYES," was the reply.
Well,' retorted the conductor
come down for it. cant bring il
on top of the bus for you
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-11-13
KEEP EYE ON HENS
Hawaiian Owners of Chickens
Are Sleeping Lightly.
Fearful That Nine. Pele, the Goddess
Who Lives in Kilauea Crater, 10
Eager for More Poultry to
/ Furnish Her Dinner.

Owners of coal-black game cocks in
Hawaii are keeping out an eye to see
that the chicken house Is locked Sc
curely every night.
And that's all because the volcano
Of Kilauea is now the most active 1t
has been for 35 years.
Six months ago kilauea was sput-
terirg away in its mile-wide bowl OF
burning, molten rock, with the level OF
the flaming crimson sea Of boiling
lava 900 feet from the top Of the era
ter.
The night that Secretary of the Navy
Daniels and his party paid Kilauea a
visit-the latter part Of Augustine
level of the seething lava lake was
about 80 feet below the crater's top.
Several overfows already have oc-
Cured. A cone which once jutted SUI
feet above the crater's top has melted
away into the sea Of fire. Two hours
after the secretary and his party left
the main crater and second smaller
one, caved in, joining the craters.
And Kilauea still is going strong.
As to the connection of all this with
coal-black game cocks? Oh, that's very
simple.
Many years ago, when the islands
first were becoming white mans
land, Kilauea became angry. 1t roared
and hissed and sputtered and the
ground shook. Then the lava over
flowed and moved slowly down the
mountain side toward Hilo.
The native Hawaiians had been
Christians but comparatively short
time. Their fright knew no bounds,
for the island legends are full Of the
tales Of what Kilauea did when Nine.
Pele, the goddess who lived in
Kilauea's crater, became angry.
So the Hawaiians prayed that the
flow might stop, but it didn't.
Then they danced, but that was in
effective.
Finally, forgetting their Christianity
for a time, they sent party by canoe
. to Honolulu to consult a few remain
ing priests of the days when they all
worshiped the strange South sea
deities.
"Throw black rooster into the lava
flow," was the advice they brought
back.
The sleekest, shiniest cock on the
island of Hawaii was picked for the
sacrifice, and while the maidens
danced, the warriors cast the squawk-
ing bird into the base Of the lava flow.
In an hour the flow had stopped.
Nine. Pele, the most-feared goddess
of the island, evidently had been sat
fsfed with q chicken dinner.
American residents Of the island be-
lieve that if there is ever another big
lava flow, coal-black roosters will come
into demand once more.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-11-13
FOR SALE TO C0LORED PEOPLE

Six lots on Locust street in Block 81,
which is the next Block going North to-
wards the Union Station.
One lot, No. 5, in Block 26. This is a
corner and is in one Of the best b locks.
All of the other lots in this block have
been sold to Isaiah Hartwell, III. B.
Guess, Della Duncan, Mary Roney and
Lizzie Riley, all good neighbors.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-11-13
Unrest.

"Now," inquired. the man Of ponder
GUS manner, what is the cause of all
this unrest?"
"Well," replied the man who always
tries to give some kind of an answer {;
81 can't undertake to speak for any
body except myself. Most of mine is
caused by a family Of jazzmaniacS in
the adjacent fiat"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-11-13

make Newport and Palm Beach desir-
able to limited number; the palaces
of Pasadena will attract other million
aires there. But you'll prefer smoky
old Pittsburgh or noisy Kansas City,
or St. Joseph, or any other city that
shows it's heart beneath the CRIME and
takes the lid of it's smile.-J. Brecken-
ridge Ellis in the Twilight Hour Mag
aZine.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-11-13
Only Wings

How do you know it was stork
and not an angel that brought your
little brother?"
"'Cause I heard pa complain about
the size of the bill, and I guess angels
don't have bills"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-11-13
Ire ADVANTAGE.

"The automobile has one big ad
vantage over a horse"
"What is that"
= ut can be tired without wanting tt
STOP"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-11-13
Home Brew.

F'Come on up to the house for dinner
and We'll give you some good home'
made l>-ead."
"You have seme 8eod homenads
beer, too, I supposer
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-11-13
Yachine Washes Cars.

A pachine has been invented to
v,t the outside of railroad cars
q they pass through 1t.