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New-York tribune., 1919-11-12
Harbord Says U. S.
Mandate Is SOUGHT
AS Armenia's Hope
observation-disclosures Every
where Rule, He Says, and
the Suffering People
Look to Us for Relief

Major General James G. Harbord. of
inc "A. II. f., who recently made a
4ooo-milc journey through the Near
East as head of an American mission
OF investigation, arrived here ycster-
day from Brcst on the transport Mar
tha Washington. He FASTENED to
Washington soon after the vessel
docNed, and after filing his report
with the State Department., will pro
coed to Texas to take command OF
Camp Travis.
His long journey through the Levant
had been attended with more or less
danger. his associates said, but the
general himself made light Of it. sav
ing his party merely had been fired
upon by snipers who were believed to
be mountain sheepherdcrs.
General Harbord said figures which
generally had been accepted as au-
'hentlc indicated 500 900 Armenian
had been massacrcd and about 1.1OO,-
600 dcported since the beginning Of
turkish prosecutions at the outbreak
of the war
The general said Armenia was cx-
tremely anxious that the United States
should accept mandate for her. BE
cause Of Americas freedom, her gov
ernmcnt, ideals and lack Of selfish am
bitiens, the Armenians are desirous
that she should take charge Of their
country and bring order out of chaos.
Everywhere in Armenia" he said,
"our mission found chaos, starvation
and devastation. American relief
saved the country from complete dis
integration, and following in the foot
steps of the wonderful work OF Ameri-
can missionaries there instillcd a deer
gratitude and love for the United
States in the hearts Of desparing
people"
General lIarbord especially com.
mended the work of Rear Admiral NJ.
L. Bristol. American High Commits
sioner in Constantlnople, whom he de-
scribed as an able officer who COM
manded high respect in the East
The American mission travelled 1000
miles by rail and 1000 miles by auto
mobile. The tour which began at Con-
stantinople, went through Mardin and
Adana to Tinis and Baku or the Cas-
plan Sea. All sections adjacent to the
main route of the mission were Gov
cred by special parties sent out from
the main body
New-York tribune., 1919-11-12
Post for Miss Dickersnan
Defeated for Assembly by Sweet,
She IL Reported Slated for Job

ALBANY, Nov. IL Miss Marion
pickerman, Of Oswego, who was de-
featcd for the Assembly by Thaddeus
c. Sweet. viii be appointed to posi-
ton in the State Highway Department
by Frederick Stewart Greene, commiS-
soner. it was reported here to-day
Miss Dickerman, who is at present n
guest Of Mrs. Green, refused to dis
cuss the matter. Colonel Greene and
his secretary are out Of town.
When asked abou; the report he in
tended to appoint Robert l.. Luce, de-
fcated Tammany candidate for Supreme
Court justice, TO the Court of Appeals.
Governor Smith said:
"That's mere idle talk
New-York tribune., 1919-11-12

with their lease to private corpora
tions, was advocated by Mr.. Sims, who
said private railroad financing had pro-
duced an inverted pyramid which is
constantly increasing"
"Wall Street is eternally discussing
railroad credit. but who destroyed that
credit?' asked Mr.. Sims. He declared
many ra.':oad officials, including law
yers and chairmen of railroad direc-
torates, receive "stupendous" salaries,
"The country does not need any
$500 railroad presidents" he said,
100000 OF any salary be charged to
operating expenses.
"Lct the rest of the salary be paid
out of net income," he said. Don't
talk of putting handouts on the work
evs who get So, SIS or SO day when
these officials get 500 day"
New-York tribune., 1919-11-12
A7't

The sale Of the library Of the late
Samuel 2. Avery at the Anderson Gal
leries reached a total last evening Of
$S6,222. George y. Smith was one of
the largest buyers at the evening ses-
sion, paying the top price, 1,625, for
"Matthacus de Cracovia," printed By
Gutenberg. Among his other purchases
we're "Ocuvres Completes de Moliero,'
S1,125: Il rare first edition of Milton :
poems. $500. and the excessively rare
first edition of Rabelais' works. $3.50
The sale VIII be completed This after
noon.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-12
will Beat Dry Law Says
Edwards at White House
Netc York Tribune
Washington BMredu


WASHINGTON. Nov. 11.-Govcrnor-
elect Edwards of New Jersey called at
the White House day for brief
visit with Secretary Tumulty, and to
ask about the Presidents health. Later
he stopped ut tho Democratic National
headquarters and renewed acquaint-
ancc with attaches there. The Gov
ernor-clect was in Washington three
hours. Ell route to Hot Springs, Va.
II called to say Hello to my friend
Joe Tumulty," Mr.. Edwards said at the
White House, ale was riend of minr
before was elected Governor, and |
hope he always will be u friend of
mine"
Asked if he discussed the prohibition
law while here Mr.. Edwards replied
negatively, but added: I'VE are going
to beat it,,
New-York tribune., 1919-11-12
Alfonso Back in Madrid

MADRID, Nov. liking Alfonso, re
turning from his visit to France and
England, arrived in Madrid at noon
to- day.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-12
Royal Dadmnn. Baryionc.
Sings at Aeolian Hal!

Royal Dadmun, Il barytone well
known IN the world of oratorio, gave a
song recital last night at Aeolian Hall
before IN audience OF excellent size
MIR. padmun is a singer OF many fine
qualities He has authority. intelli-
gcnce, style and voice which is
resonant and Of considerable rich-
ness of timbre. His singing Of Handcrs
New-York tribune., 1919-11-12

two Brahms songs ard in the Frencb
group.
In short Mr.. Dadmrn il both ar
artist and the possessor of vocal
organ OF real hesufy. lie deserves q
be heard more often.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-12

Dove Sci, Amato Bene- and of the
same composers "Si ira ceppi,' from
"Berenice." was most admirab in its
style, while his interpretive power. his
command of color and his skill III
phrasing was gratefully evident in the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24
"Dry" Amendment Is
Endorsed by P. 0. S. of A.

Dauphin County Patriotic Order
sons ofnAmerica, in annual conven-
tion at Highspire on Saturday pass
ed resolutions asking the Senate to
follow the House action in the ratifi-
cation of the Federal prohibition
amendment, favoring the proposition
of making the Susquehanna river
navigable and asking the state camp
to set aside an annual memorial day
for members who died during the
war.
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows: President, c. H.
Kirk, Harrisburg; vice-president, M.
A. Weisenford, Steelton; secretary,
j. ID. Wells. Jr., Harrisburg; assist
ant secretary, j. l.. Porter, Dauphin; /;
treasurer, Elmer Duncan, Highspire;
master of; forms, Harry McSwine,
Harrisburg; conductor, r. c.. Bow
ers. Harrisburg; inspector, Guy
Hoover, Steelton; guard, A. Gala
CHER, Highspire.
A memorial is being planned in
the county for county members who
died in the war. This committee is
in charge of Frank B. Wickersham,
Steelton; John l.. Porter, Dauphin;
II. E. Moore, Middletown; P. c. Dun
sdorf, Hershey, and c. H. Kirk, Har-
risburg.
Next years convention will be held
in this city with Camp No. TIC as
the host.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24
SONS OF VETERANS TO
CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS

L.incoln's Birthday. Washington's
Birthday. and the lodge anniversary.
will be celebrated tomorrow night at
s o'clock by General John F. Hart
ranft. Camp No. Is. Sons of Veterans.
in their lodge rooms at Third and
Verbeke streets. An interesting pro-
gram consisting in part of the fol-
lowing will be rendered:
An address on Lincoln" by George
w. Rhoads. past commander of Post
5S. G. A r., an address on wash
ington" by Past Commander William
T. Bishop, of Post 116, G A. r.
"Lincoln's Gettysburg Address by
Charles IL. Honich, commander
Camp Is. Sons of Veterans: several
short talks by veterans of the Grand
Army of the Republic.
After the program has been COM
pleted refreshments will be served.
The committee having charge Of
the arrangements is: NJ. S. Fetter-
hoff, chairman: ID. -. Hammelbaugh,
j. f. +. Bear. j. Earl Hoerner, Forest
julius and Chester Wilt.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24

ways which the State will build
at cost of millions of dollars of
is 40 be given serious attention by
members of the legislative commit
tees in charge of the series of bills
regulating motor vehicles. The State
Highway Department with the lessons
of the damage done by army trucks
in passing through the State during
the war and the development OF auto
truck lines to overcome the trans
portation conditions is disposed to
limit the weight and to care for the
average rather than. the huge truck.
A limit of $4,000 pounds has been
proposed. This is the present ftgure,
but some people want 1T raised. Un-
less a limit is placed and adhered to
there will be damage not only to
roads, but bridges which were not
designed for the gigantic machines
now in use in some sections. Length
is another problem. Twenty-Five feet
is the Ditrich bill limit and some men
want a % foot limit, others con-
tending for %. The width permis-
sible is fixed at 80 inches.
DIR. Hcrsh dead-Dr. ]. G. Hersh,
a former member of the House from
Montgomery county. died at his
home at East Greenville. He was
practicing physician for over forty
years.
Secretary to speak-Secretary of
Agriculture is to be one of the speak,
ers at Farmers Week in State Col
lege.
Board to meet-The Workmen'S
Compensation Board will meet at its
offices here tomorrow at l p. m, and
at it's offices in Philadelphia, We'd
nesday. Thursday and Friday, Feb
ruary &c. % and 2S at 10 a. m.
Chairman II. A. Mackey will con-
duct hearings de novo at Reading
on Wednesday, February 19 and
Commissioner James w. Leech will
conduct hearings de novo at Johns
town. FridaV FebruarY Il
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24
Try 1t On Toast

Serve toast for breakfast tomor-
row, but instead of using high-priced
butter, buy a pound of Benefit Brand
sweet Nut Margarine at 35c. Let
il soak in well. You'll be surprised
how the folks "go to" this new toast.
Don't get scared at the name Mar
garine." because this new table deli
cacy doesn't contain a particle of
animal fat-just the nutritious part
of pure white cocoanut meats churn-
ed with milk. 1t has the same nutri-
tive value and looks and tastes just
like butter when served, but costs
about half as much. Makes a deli
cious spread on toast. bread, biscuits,
Johnny cakes, etc. Sweet Nut Mar
garine satisfies every table require
ment-children often prefer it. Sold
only at Tamsui Tea Co.'S 331 Market
St, up / flight Harrisburg, where
Benefit Brand Teas. Coffees and Gro
Gerry Specialties are retailed at whole
sale prices.
Look for our store in your town.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24

de will be opened March 20. No
ds have been asked for state road
prk for months owing to winter
hd prices and the new invitation
arts the program this year as far
projects previously prepared for
e, concerned. This work will be
bne with due regard for the main
ghway construction under the
rogram provided for by the
1000, 900 bond issue,
The work contemplated is as fol-
VS.: Strabane, Adams county, 27,-
20 feet; Spring. Berks, 1854; Clar-
IN borough, 1912; Pine, Clinton,
! .636; Millville borough, Columbia,
20; Clifton Heights, 5745; st.
arys, 1866; Fairview and Girard
wnships, Erie, 1927; Harborcreek
nd Northeast townships. Erie. 25,-
II; Springfield, Erie. $3.50;
'eorges, Nicholson and Springhill,
.hyette, 26,112: jefferson, Morgan
hd Franklin, Greene, 34,259; Cole
/ in, Lancaster, $500: Union and
bylor. Lawrence, 1906: Upper and
|ower Macungie, Lehigh, 35,O35;
|bolbaugh. Monroe. 23.51O; Elkland
to-f SOIltN dhBO anu
|roken Straw, Warren, 1852.
Commissioner Sadler has engage
ents to meet delegations relative
road work every day this week.
The final sessions of farmers in
flutes in several districts began
day, the list for the week includ-
|g Dauphin, Mifflin, Blair, Craw-
Prd. Butler, Bucks. Delaware and
The latter institute is
|eld in the agricultural section of
Philadelphia known as Bustleton
|he institutes in this county opened
| Union Deposit.
Argument Day-The Public Ser
ce Commission is hearing argument
(day, Philadelphia suburban rate
bses being up. An executive ses-
on will be held tomorrow.
Legislative Reception-Govern
|nd Mrs. Sproul will give the bien-
Fal reception to the Legislature to-
borrow evening at the Executive
|ansion.
Morning Conferences - Highway
|ommissioner Sadler devoted this
forming to conferences with bureau
|hiefs. Monday morning will be for
lch meetings and no delegations will
f received until Monday afternoon
Truck Limits Up-The size of
Fucks TO be permitted on the high
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24
GAIN OF 900 MEMBERS
RE. ORTED AT STEVENS \

A net gain of 900 members in the
past five years was reported at the
review night" held in the Stevens
Memorial Methodist church last
night. An invitation will be extend
ed to the Central PENNSYLVANIA Con-
ference of the Methodist church to
meet in Stevens church next year. it
was decided.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24
YOUTH WINS
DECORATION FROM PERSHING

For distinguished service in carry
ing messages over highly lombard
ed areas until he was gassed, Pri-
vate Daniel c. Shroy, Headquarters
Company, Tenth Field Artillery. son
of Mrs. Catharine Shroy. Middletown,
has received the distinguished sery-
ice cross.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24
IF MOTHER ONLY KNEW

During these days how many chill
dren are complaining of headache.
feverishness. stomach troubles and
irregular bowels. If mothers only
knew what Mother Gray's Sweet
Powders would do for their children
no family would ever be without
them. These powders are so easy
and pleasant to take and so effec-
tive in their action that mothers
who once use them always tell other
mothers about them. Sold by drug
gists everywhere.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24
,oAD BUILDING
BIDS ARE ASKED
roject Long Discussed Will
Be Put Through This
Year by Sadler

The first call for
bids for construc-
tion of highways
by the present
State administra-
ton has just been
issued by Com
missioner Lewis S.
Sadler and covers
building of over n
quarter million
feet of road in
16 counties. The
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24

Don't think you are going to bu
high-grade clothes at lower prices very sool
that's impossible! If you have made study of the wo
situation you already know that all woolens used
Spring clothes in the making months ago. SO no 10
quotations available at this tme-t will be wise eco
omy part to invest in clothing at our present
tremely low prices.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-23
VACATION
 SPOILED BY ULCERATED TOOTH
The Week That This Girl Had Looked Forward To for All the Year Was En- tirely Ruined by a Defec- tive Dental Condition.

At Portland, Maine, one summer, there was a young woman who prac- tically lost the entire enjoyment of her vacation because of tooth trouble. The change in the air from her ac- customed climate caused abscess, known commonly as ulceration and the poor girl suffered for more than a week. Meanwhile the best of times were being had by her associates and others at the watering place. and she with swollen face, was suffering in her room or in some secluded corner where cooling comfortable breezcs could not reach her for fear of in- creasing the pain.
 The cases are by no means uncom- mon occurrences and aside from the pain and annoyance caused by ulcera- ton there is always the danger of blood poison which sometimes results fatally. I want any patients and others who care to, always let me in spect the condition of their teeth be- fore they leave the city. Absolutely no charge for this; and my advice may save you from a. narrowing ex- perience similar to the one of the young lady to whom I have referred pr. Weidlich and Associate Dentists. The Porcelain Dentists, corner Main and Cannon streets, over Kresge's Sc and 1 0c store.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-23
U. s. ARMY HAD
 BEST TELEPHONE
 SYSTEM ABROAD

Coblenz. June 23. - (Correspon- donce of The Associated Press.) At the time the Americans began with drawing from Germany the TTnited states army had perfected one of the finest telephone systems In Europe. From the headquarters of the Third Army in Cohlcnz fifty long distance lines had been set up and 1t is pos stble for the commanding general to sit In his office and talk with Amer ican officers in London, Berlin. Nien- ma, Rotterdam. Brussels, Antwerp. Paris and various other points in France.
 The Army of Occupation has ts1e- phone system closely resembling the best commercial system in the United States. On the top floor of the head quarters building in Coblenz q nins position switchboard was installed soon after the Americans reached the Rhine. Scattered throughout Co., blenz arc twenty private branch ex- changes of the various units of head quarters. Connected to this system are ,nore than four hundred "subscrib- ers'' In addition to tho fifty long dis tance lines.
 Within the German occupied area there has been established by the Signal Corps under the direction oe Colonel Parker Hit, chief signal of flcer, n network of wires connecting the various units of the Third Army Direct lines connect with all the corps and divisions. approximately 16,OOO miles of wire being in service
 This extensive plant has not. how ever been Ruilt by the Third army but consists almost altogether of the
 
 nal Corps and so arranged to meet the needs of the army. Sufficient cir cults were left. however for the civilian population to carry on their business.
 Moro than I5.oOO calls are register ed daily on the Cob1enz switchboard. With the establishment Of exchange In Coblenz 1t was necessary to employ operators who could speak English French and German. The fifteen ,p- orators on duty In Coblenz are all members of the Women's Telephone corps and have been in the service more than a year. The chief opera tor, Miss Helen Cook. was former cmploye of the American Telephone X Telegraph Company fin New York Previous to joining the American Ex- peditionary Force. Miss Cook spent six years as Instructor for the Bell system in offices fin Chicago, Mime apols. Omaha. Cleveland Detroi. and Memphis.
 The word "noodlebuE' is the code name of the Third army switch board in Coblenz, the corps and divisions also retaining the code names that were assigned them during the war. on the back of a twenty -tele- phone directory issued by the Third army the artists conception of g "doodlebug" has been reproduced in the shape of a bug made up of q combination of sabres. rifles and an aerial bomb.
 All the apparatus. including switch boards. telephone instruments and in fact everything excepting the wires, Is of American manufacture and is to bc taken out when the Americans in force sly goodbye to tho Rhine and start for France and Home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-23
BRITISH SOLDIERS
 ARE GUARDING
 AMERICAN GIRLS

Derindje, Asia Minor, Via Paris (By MaiD merican girls, who came df- rect from New York two months ago to carry food and medical relief to the interior of Asia Minor, Armenia and the Caucasus, are held up under guard in this small town which is a short distance from Constantinople. The girls are not permitted to stray outside barbed wire enclosure unless accompanied by British soldiers.
 Conditions in Asia Minor, Armenia. Persia and Northern Mesopotamia are in q chaotic state. Armed bands of Turks are still at large. The Turks in the interior are not complying with the terms of the armistice and still re- tain their rifles and ammunition.
 Recently members of the Balkan Commission of the American Red Cross visited Derindje in time to wit ness the return from Aleppo of a party of Near East Relief Comm ission girls. The party reached A1eppo on a train guarded by English soldiers but the army authorities at that point refused to guarantee the safety of the girls in the interior, declaring that 1t would be murder to allow the girls to proceed at that time.
 At tea one afternoon British officers expressed amazement that American girls intended to go into the Caucasus.
 We have just returned from the interior,'' said one officer quietly Fortunately four of us escaped but the rest of our train, some 20 odd men, were killed by the Kurds. The interior of the Caucasus region Is not the safest place just yet for either American or English sisters"
 Wherever American relief parties have landed on the north shores of the Black Sea and the south shore of the MorTnora Sea, British soldiers are assigned to guard them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-23

The people who complain because big men won't run for office, are often the same ones who vote for the candidate that shakes hands with the most people.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-23

Forestry experts have found that a plant growing luxuriantly in the Philippines and heretofore thought a weed is used in other parts of the Far East for the production of cam DhOr.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-23

The manufacture of soap from sewer fats has been begun in Stock holm by q company that also will try to make it from native vegetable fats, including beechmast and horse chest nuts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-23
BAND CONCERT AT
 BEARDSLEY PARK

The band concert at Beardsley park yesterday afternoon attracted a crowd of 2,0O0. The Harvey HubbeII band of AS pieces under the leadership of H. s. Hadley furnished a pleasing program. The selections included patriotic, classical and popular num- bers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-23

An English inventors inter1ocking
 concrete piling is said to be stronger | than sheet piling made of wood.
The citizen., 1919-02-27

Monday evening the Y. NJ. C.. A.
social room in Blue Ridge Hall was
opened with suitable exercises. Now
the Foundation students will have
a recreation room for their use
nearer home.
At the social rooms on the main
campus during the past weeks the
games have been let out S72 times.
Professor knight gave a very in
teresting and instructive talk last
Sunday evening on "The Value Of
an Education for a Success in Life"
The annual conference of the
Young Mems Christian Association
is TO be held the last of the week
at Lexington. There will be a good
delegation representing Berea.