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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15

me. and golly! from the rocket he
was certainly spreading enough bull
let's around to make a thorough job.
But like all the other times L had
attacked balloons, l saw and lis
tened to the numerous machine
guns in n sort of detached way,
knowing full well they were all
trained my way, but never for an
instant thinking one of their bullets
might put period" to my career.
There were too many other things
more important to think about if
wanted to cause any damage to
Fritz. Thus in a vague sort of a
way I knew l might stop q bullet
some day and that was as far as
let my thoughts run in that direc-
ton.
1t was after I had turned and
was using the gun with one chance
in five that the unexpected hap
pened. You might say more cor
rectly, the expected, depending, you
understand, on the point of view
anyway, for the second time L was
headed straight for that slowly de-
scending balloon, one angry boy
you can we'll Misunderstanding mad,
you might say. Just the same, 1 got
some pleasure out of seeing the
Boche observer take to the air via
the parachute route. That was in
deed pleasure, but the Boches cut
it mighty short, for it was almost i'm
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15
Brilliant Tech Banquet
For State Champions
At the Penn-HarriS

We claim the championship of
Pennsylvania in scholastic football"
Make 1t the whole world roared
throng of Tech undergraduates,
alumni and guests at a big league
banquet served in the grill room OF
the Penn-Harris last evening to
celebrate Techs surprising victory
In the robust sport of pig-skinning.
Percy Grubb, faculty athletic di-
rector, and king-row one at that,
as testified to by DR.. Charles B.
Eager the principal, made his chal-
lenge as Carl Beck finished off his
third Vermont turkey leg and
"Toney" Wilsbach inhaled so cents
worth scented stuffing. Some seats,
Horace; best meal that maitre
d'hotel, Davidson, has yet served.
When Coach Paul Smith blew the
referees whistle to let go every
thing, table full of varsity players
who had conspicuous position i'll
front of the speakers table went at
the Penn-Harris chow like har-
vest hand after green corn on the
cob. Nothing could be heard for
some moments but the conscientious
grinding of stalwart molars, and the
throttling of ice water, for Tech
boys train on the safe and sane.
Coach Smith was so cautious that
he frisked Carl Beck of a ten-cent
cigar which he was smoking along
with his oysters.
Professor Grubb felt so good over
the overwhelming record, 597 points
to the foes measley 10, that he in
troduced DR.. Eager as the little
giant of Walnut street." whereupon
the jazz leaders called for a shrill
of tribute, responded to with such
vigor that the oldest waiter dropped
a plate of soup.
DR.. Eager was visibly effected by
the triumph after long years of de-
votion, a devotion that has made
Tech nationally known and set in
on a pinnacle for all-around activity.
He told something of early days and
then spoke emphatically of the war
record. He praised Percy Grubb, j.
+. Reese, the money guy of Tech,
and said that Coach Smith saw the
error of his ways in leaving Central
Ugh for Tech. OF the Tech war heroes
he especially mentioned the four
boys from the schafer family, Will
liam, Robert, George and "Loui-
Loui." He gave particular attention
to the peronality and deeds of Mar
eel Won Bereghy, who died for his
country. He spoke of a letter from
Frank Gipple who assured him that
no one need be ashamed of the Tech
boys "over there" He narrated
something of the killing of Eugene
Davis, who would not be content
until right at the front where a shell
took his life. He estimated that
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15

mediately after that their bullets
began to find me. And when they
did they certainly arrived in
punches. Two made a visit through
my fur suit just below the knee,
grazing my boot with such force
that l thought surely the leg was
hit, but since / could still use the
leg as we'll as the other one it did
not worry me any, for in that case
IL could not be serious. AS for the
second bullet, that was more SER
ious. 1t passed just under where [
was sitting and cut the control
wires on my rudder. Not only did
l hear the twang of the cut wire but
looking down, saw it.
In a Terrible Fire
No sooner had l noticed this than
things began to happen too swiftly
for thinking. A bunch of bullets
must have hit the motor and an
other flock hit the gasoline tank.
because before / could switch into
my second tank the propeller gave IL
few gasping turns-and stopped.
And there was your dear, sweet.
little Walter" ten miles inside the
German lines with a dead motor,
dead stick and cut controls and
600 meters high. s.'.
1.-THE end of the thrilling air
battle will be told tomorrow with
the tale of prison life to follow on
the succeeding .dayl
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15
ROUND THE BASES

1 Branch Hickey. former president OF
| the st. Louis Cardinals baseball club
a day or two since has been voiced
by other real lovers of the national
peating:
IF the executives. the players and
everyone directly interested in the
game will forget that the dollar sign
is associated with baseball and boost
it as the one big national game, there
is no doubt in my mind regarding its
comeback"
Major Hickey went on to say that
the road is open for basebalrs return.
Fandom is ready for it. as we'll as the
players and the club owners. But it
must be brought back on the basis of
game. of skillful exhibition and
one where intelligent competition is
Baseball" Major Hickey continu-
ed, sis one sport that has remained
clean. even though 1t has been COM
mercialized; But. though it is pro-
lar sign with baseball has been over
played"
Which appears to be about all there
is to say in expressing the exact
views of lovers of the game all over
the land.
Speaking of railroad wrecks. there
was the old lady sitting peacefully
in a corner of a first-class compart-
ment seemed more upset over the
fact that the cord had broken than
that there had been an accident.
Good gracious" she cried. What
ever was that on my nosea'
THE communication cord, madam"
replied another passenger. "Apar-
emily, our train has broken in two"
II should think so"' was the lady's
hsxe b. They ought to
piece of string like that could hold
a train together!"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15

seventy-five or 100 Tech boys saw
something of the war.
by this time V. Grant Forrer had
got outside of his own and the tur-
Key which an invalid on the left
dld not consume and the gnashing
or Penn-Harris provender so threat
ened to become a debauch that
POSTMASTER Grubb shifted the scene
TO Cap. Gilbert Elmer. who looks
like Patrick Henry and Battling Le-
whisky combined. He presented him
a beautiful silver cup, fourteen inch
es high, donated by Max Reiter, the
Jeweler, who made the same gift
last year.
From behind ramparts of turkey
bones the audience now saw the
lights douse and Peter Paul Shank
played Hamlet's ghost, lone hand,
giving a humorous solloquy on To-
ledo, Johnstown and some of the
other cold hoofs who failed to meet
Tech. After q toast for each varsity
man something in rhyme with a
jolt TO it, and when the room was
bizarre with fancy hats and paper
streaming the to;Gtmaster called
on Lieutenant Governor-elect e. L.
Beidleman, who got rousing hand.
Born and educated here, Mr.. Beid-
leman had closest attention and,
himself moved by the deep interest,
he made no bones of stating his at
titude toward school activity in Har-
risburg. He talked like one of the
boys and cautioned there be no jeal-
ousy because Hap" Frank was
elected captain over Carl Beck. This
must make indifference" he warn
ed. You must keep up your har-
nony and team work. You have
made this school famous all over the
land, and / want to impress the
Importance of organization and play
ing on the level. What you learn
at Tech will be the most import
ant thing of your life training.
1T is a fact that Pennsylvania has
done more than any other state for
schools; a total of some S67,OO0,0OO
has been appropriated in compare
lively recent years, in order that
our boys and girls may get modern
education and be the equal of per-
sons of wealth.
II have only one regret about our
schools here. namely, that they did
not adopt the university plan. 1t
was a great mistake they separated
the girls and boys. What we should
have had was the university stand
ardized system which provides for
the future adequately
Other speakers were DR.. s. Win
field Herman, Professor Rees, Col.
Demming and Coach Smith. Each
of the varsity lads were presented
a gold football and Coach Smith
was not forgotten.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15
HAS VICTORY BANQUET AND MAKES CHAP

| the same way. have nothing but
thanks for the generous friendship .
of the fans who have been loyal to
the team in its many ups and downs
under my control.
1T Is fitting to say that in releas-
ing the club It continues in the hands
OF Mr.. McGraw. who will be advanced
to the position of part owner in the
organization and is one more step of
advancement for him from the time.
number of years ago. when he first
entered on his duties to the club. He
is entitled to much credit and praise
for his untiring efforts for the benefit
OF the club.
81 am still much interested in the
club and its success with my asso-
ciates and myself as a unit. I am
the third largest stockholder in the
organization"
Secretary Foster in statement
said:
"The new owners take possession
with a keen sense of responsibility
to the public OF this city and of the
entire country. They realize that tho
New York ball club is something
more than a mere private business
enterprise: that, In its playing de-
partment. II belongs largely to its
patrons, and their aim will, there
fore, be to cater always primarily to
their comfort and wishes"
Mr.. Stoneham was stated to be the
largest contributor to the purchase,
and is known as an ardent sport en-
thusiast.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15

,Singink Fund Ackerman, Sides and
Force.
John stager has returned home
from Washington, ID. C., where ne
of Mrs. Claude WHITAKER who was
Frank Noel, aged SIS, died at his
home. Pike and Catherine street. yes
terday, from pneumonia. He is sur
vived by his wife. one brother. Abram
Noel, twin; four sisters, Mrs. Lydia
Mrs. I.avinia Miller, harrisburg, and
Mrs. Anna Lockman, New oxford.
Funeral services VIII be held on Fri
day afternoon at 2.s0 o'clock from
pastor of the Presbyterian Church,
Will ofrlciate. Burial will be made
in the Middletown Cemetery.
| The three fire companies of town
will attend services in the Church OF
| God, sunday evening. where the Rev.
! .. NJ. krayoill will deliver a special
sermon to them. They will meet at
their respective hose houses at $50
o'clock and will proceed to the
church.
! Colonel Ellsworth Camp, No. 81,
Sons of Veterans, mustered in several
new members at their meeting in the
| lodgeroom in the q. A. +. Hall last
evening.
morning the following officers were
elected for 1918: President, S. C..
Young; vice presidents, 5; G. Peters
and J; S. Longenecker; cashier, NJ. IL.
clerk, John Reiger; assistant clerks,
Miss Amanda Gingrich and Miss Mar
gle Longenecker; notary public, w. j.
kinnard; solicitor, NJ. K. Metzgar;
night watchman, J. w. Stauffer.
| Corporal Fred Lutz, who was re-
Gently mustered out Of service left
where he has secured a position on
the police force under Major Gray.
| John Haas. of Wilson street. re-
from Elmwood. Ill. yesterday;
| Karl Bowers, who spent the past
several days in town returned to Hog
Island shipyards.
Mr., and Mrs. Frank Fronk enter
tanned the members of Middletown
their home on Monday evening in
honor of Miss Anna Fronk's birth
day. AFTER various games had been
| played refreshments were served to
Mrs. Alice Hoffman, Mrs. Kathryn
Rehrer. Mrs. Mary Beard. Mrs. Grace
| Geesey. Mrs. Bertha Rhan. Mrs. EN-
ma Musser. Mrs. Kate Hevel. Mrs.
Kate Price. Mrs. Rebecca Nipple,
Mrs. Sara Wilson. Mrs. Minnie Mack.
Brubaker. Mrs. Mary Koltrider. Mrs.
Mary Ramsey, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Fronk, Miss Jennie Kocher, Jerome
Easterday and Miss Anna Fronk. who
received many beautiful and useful
Preparatory services to Holy COM
munion will be hel din the Presby-
terian Church this evening and Fri
| day evening.
NJ G. Whitman, Ann street. reopened
been closed for the past several
months.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15
[cGraw Gets Slice of Giants
When Famous Team Is Sold

N York, Jan. 15.-The control
Interest in the New York Ma
b League club. held by the es-
of John T. Brush. was sold yes
y to Charles A. Stoneham. q
r: Judge Francis Y. McQuade
John ]. McGraw. The sum OF
200 was said to have been paid
he controlling interest.
" officers of the club were an
eed as follows: Charles A
ham. president; Joha J. McGraw,
president and manager; Judge
els X. McQuade. treasurer, and
b. Foster. secretary.
b board OF directors, including
hrst three named, will consist
of Ross F. Robertson, John
en-, Horace A. Stoneham and Leo
ndy. all of whom are residents
is city.
n. Hampstead. the retiring pres
issued the following statement:
lis day I have. in conjunction
n. A. Lloyd. o-executor- and
ee of the estate of John T..
b, passed the stock to Messrs.
es A. Stoneham. Francis y. Nc
and John j. McGraw. who will
lure, I am sure, keep the Giants
oroughly successful organiza-
have many regrets, indeed, but
that it was for the better in
of the estate and those de-
knt upon It TO accept the offer
+. Stoneham and his associates,
those associated with me feel
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15
MAYOR TO BE GUEST
OF THE kIWANIS CLUB

II. 3. Rubin. of Rubin & Rubin
will be the ilent booster at the XII
wani Club luncheon to be held in the
Penn-Harris hotel tomorrow noon
William a. Rodgers, of c. NJ. Sigler
Inc, will give the attendance prize.
Mayor Daniel L. Keister and Chief of
Police ]. L. Wetzel will be the guests
at the meeting. Secretry V. II.
Breckenridge in his weekly letter ad-
monishes the members to watch your
step"
An interesting feature of the meet
ing will be an exhibit Of pictures OF
war work in Harrisburg to be Moor
porated n a War Department record
w. G. Alexander, salesmanager of the
Moorhead Knitting Company and ar
dent Kiwanian heads the Committee
in charge of the collection.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15
RING BoUTs LAST NIGHT

The most interesting fray was
Harlem Eddie Kelly staying six
rounds with Benny Leonard, world
lightweight champ at the Olympic.
in Philly. Kelly cheated Leonard out
of starting his 1919 knockout rec
ord. He was not only on his feet
at the end of the eighteen minu-
tes, but in the early rounds he fought
the champion, did the leading and
actually had the champion on the
defensive.
Boston. Jan. 15.-Harry Greb, OF
Pittsburgh, won a referees decision
over Leo Houck, of Lancaster, Pa,
in a twelve-round bout here last
night.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 15.-Wil-
lie Jackson, the New York light
weight, decisively outboxed and out
fought Johnny Noye, of St. Paul, in
every round of a ten-round bout
here last night.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15
Huge Profit on Giants Sale
Chief Concern of Magnates

mission should simply be a court OF
appeals for cases their own organi-
zation could not settle.
The sale yesterday of the con-
trolling interest in the New York
National League Club, to John j.
Mcofaw, Charles Stoneham and
Judge Francis X. McQuade still was
topic of great interest among the
baseball magnates. The stock which
sold yesterday for a sum reported
bought by John Il. Bush from An
drew Freedman in 1908 for $780,
900.
The profit of $1,25O,0 900 on the
in the history of baseball, it was
pointed out. The Chicago club of
the National League was purchased
in 1906 by Charles w. Murphy and
his associates for 100000 and when
the club was sold in 1914, it was said
the price was more than $1,000, 600.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15
BY associated Press

BY associated Press
New York, Jan. 15.-The chair
manship of the National Commission
was the leading topic discussed at
the meetings of the National and
American Baseball Leagues here to-
day, while the session of the minor
leagues was devoted to the discus
sion of their demand that the small
er circuits be relieved of the draft
rule. When the minors went into
session the members still were firm
in their declaration that the big
leagues must grant their request.
August Hermann, of Cincinnati,
said he was opposed to the demands
of the minors for representation on
the National Commission and for a
voice in the affairs of the major lea
CUES. He pointed out that the minors
now had an organization of their
own and said that the National Com
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15
BREEDERS TO MEET

The State Holstein-F Friesian Breed
ers' Association OF Pennsylvania will
meet at the Penn-Harris Hotel on
January % during the State Farm
will be d. D. Aitken. OF Flint. Mich,
president of the National Association T;
W. M. Rider. of Brattleboro. VT,
George IL. Stevenson. George Bulkley,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15
REAL HOSPITALITY

n, howdy, Parson; hoWdy.
by saluted Gap Johnson. of
|us Ridge. Ark. when one OF the
|en had opened the door and ad-
b the presiding elder. Come
In and make yourself at home
ble cold, hain't it2 Kick some of
dogs out OF the way and back
the fireplace and warm yourself.
|lr britches ketch aflre set down
at there there stool and put
|elf out"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15
HEADS CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

S. S. Miller was elected president,
and J. A. Miller. secretary-treasurer
OF the Harrisburg Cemetery Company
yesterday. The board of directors is
composed of Clinton NJ Hershey,
John ]. Hargest, d. II. Swope, s. S.
Miller. f. j. Henley, and E. X. Fraz-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15
TREAT ,EF HoUGH

And will you love me when
older and homelier2
My darling, you cannot avoid
nE older, but you will never
homelier.-Boston Transcript.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15
Francisco, Jan. II. - st. Mary's

E'rnncisco, Jan. II. - st. Mary's
BE will be able to go into swim
competition on magnificent
this coming year II 1t is the de-
sf the athletic authorities at the
Ind institution. \ letter Just re-
D from Ensign Charles Small.
at Philadelphia, states that he
earned "Stubby" Krueger. the
g champion backstroke swim
from Honolulu. and Clarence
next to Duke Kahanamoku in
prints, are to enter st. Mary's.
ilonel Roosevelt by the calendar
only sixty years." says Herbert
] ess in the Chanute Tribune,
measured in deeds and thoughts
I II the other phases of real vital
|. compared to his life's span,
hselah died q youngster."
|urther extension of time within
1918 motor vehicle license
may be used. has been grant
State Highway Commissioner
.O'Neil, who notified the various
authorities throughout the
to recognize 1918 tags until
=ary l.
IL suggestion made by Major
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15

of the ball players with a
war record is Big Ed. Sweeney.
|cago, who did the bulk of catch
br the Yankees several seasons.
a sergeant now, and his steel
|s better than ever, so that he
be seen again in fast company.
kwo brothers were in the war,
10th being advanced in rank.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15

suggestion made by Major
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15

IS too tragic a matter to joke
this telescoping of railroad
|, resulting in many deaths, but
as to recall Mark Twain's sug-
IN to g. Southern railway con-
+ AZ the slow-moving machinery
I'd through lower Georgia. Il
no intention" said Mark, "of in
Tx. But would 1t not be better
Blk on the cow-catcher behind. I
Ae no possible danger Of our run
bver q COW. but there's been one
+ to walk in here on me for the
EN- miles"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-15

ina there's a "WiIson street."
|ich once wns Wilhelmstrnsse.
|hat won't get your ''shirty" cut
len "checkie-check'ss n loss.
The Montana nonpartisan. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1918-192?, 1919-03-08
THE LETTER THAT DID 1T.

rash statement. But really Mr.. Camp
bell find you are mistaken in almost
every statement you have made in re-
gard to the Nonpartisan League.
Now Bro. Campbell while your let
ter is interesting and has been read
very carefully, you have not explained
the things that we farmers want to
know.
For instance, I have before me cir
cnlar I received from you only last
summer in which you say that Town.
ley's only object in organizing the
Nonpartisan League, is the sixteen dol
The Montana nonpartisan. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1918-192?, 1919-03-08

you think it would be better to make
one excuse last at least one year, as
people are bound to become suspicious
of you change your excuses too Of
ten.
Another thing that l would like to
know is, why, after paying $41 ton
for shorts that our government said
could be produced for $27 ton, was
forced to sell around one hundred hogs
(Which have finished hauling today
for 13 1-2 cents per pound, when the
government had said that 1 shall have
II 1-2 cents per pound. Why was I
The Montana nonpartisan. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1918-192?, 1919-03-08

so-called Montana Loyalty League,
which is nothing more than curtain
to hide the dirty lying gang, the cop
per crowd and their dirty lieing news
papers. One thing I will give you and
the Montana Loyalty League credit for,
and that is your dirty lying tricks that
you are always trying to pull over the
public. The farmers and laborers are
onto you and your so-called Montana
Loyalty League.
North Dakota has the best state gov
ernment today of any state in the
Union, and I defy you to show me 9TH
The Montana nonpartisan. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1918-192?, 1919-03-08
Fife, Mont, Feb. Is, 1919
Mr.. Will a. Campbell.

Helena, Mont.
Dear Sir: Your letter of the 7th
instant received, also the leaflet. I
have carefully read the matter over
and think you go too far when You
compare members of the Nonpartisan
League with Bolshevism and radicals.
l want to call you attention to S, 6, Z
and s in your leaflet and inform YOU
that you are not right, but fully wrong.
No organizer Of the League that have
heard OF any the bylaws of the Organi-
zatlon are not explained that way.
l am a member of the Nonpartisan
League and as you know the state of
Montana has large membership and
grows larger every day. I DOM think
Montana farmers have done anything
unfair to the government through the
war. We have done our part and don t
think we ask too much if we ask rep
resentation among our law makers.
You call me a member of your Or
ganization and if you count your mem
bers the same way as you do mine, you
probably have not got very many. I
have never become member so don t
figure me for your support. We have
good government and we will try to
make it good. Government for the
people and by the people and not for a
small percent Of them. I would advise
you to be more friendly to us farmers
instead Of comparing US with Bolshe-
Wiki
Yours truly,
CARL HOLGREN.