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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-20
By Associated Press.

Brussels, June 20.-Belgium is
like a dead country. At least it
seemed so to President Wilson and
his party as they were taken
through the ruins on their way to
the city.
Brand Whitlock, American Min
lister to Belgium, accompanied the
King and Queen and Mr.. and Mrs
Wilson throughout the trip and ex-
planned conditions along the way.
From time to time the cavalcade
halted to permit the visitors to
study at close range some piece of
destruction that was unusually thor
ough. Nieuport was the first halt.
President Wilson, who was riding
with King Albert, followed Queen
Elizabeth and Mrs. Wilson, who de-
scended from the next car, and
walked through what had been the
city of Nieuport to the ruins of the
canal. The only houses that were
intact or even habtable were one
or two frame shacks which were re-
Gently erected for the entertain
ment of tourists.
Visited Old Trenches
From Nieuport eastward along the
old line of trenches to Dixmude,
where the lines at one time almost
touched each other. the party alight-
ed at one or two places to examine
the nature of the trenches. 1t then
went on toward Ypres. All that part
of the ride was in an almost de-
serted country. There were very few
refugees and there could be seen
little attempt toward reclaiming the
soil.
Here and there civilian was en-
countered, but always his face ex-
pressed seeming hopelessness. Ypres,
however, showed a somewhat great
er display of animation. Notwith-
standing the terrible destruction
wrought there, a few former resi-
dents have found their way back
and n dozen or more frame build
ings have been erected to serve as
hotels. restaurants, drinking places
and small shops. They reflect the
only industry in the place, catering
to tourists, both official and unoffi-
cial.
A semblance of civil government
has been restored in this district, and
the burgomaster appeared before the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-20
CHAPTER CCXXYu.
Copyright, 1919, King Feature Sy
dicafR Inc

Copyright, 1919, King Feature Syn
dicate, Inc.
West wasn't in the office to-day
proposition. So l couldn't speak to
MIN about that stock transaction you
accuse him of" said Jim, crum-
pling the paper he had been read
ing and flinging it down beside the
couch where he was stretched out.
Il think I'll telephone Phoebe and
see If she'll jump in a taxi and spin
over here to give me the straight
of that story"
wait, Jim," 1 said, rising and
STOPPING automatically to pick up
the paper. why do you want to
ask Phoebe about it?" l continued,
Strengthening up, well pleased that
1 had an excuse for my crimson
face.
why do 1 want to ask Phoebe ?"
repeated Jim, starting up impa-
tiently; ito get the straight of it.
of course"
Don't you think I've given you
the straight of it?" asked
breathlessly.
"Land-no!" chuckled Jim. Il
don't think you've got Vests num-
ber at all. And l want this story
ing prejudiced."
Jim! 1 cried. You doubt my
word! You doubt my word! Now
listen! 1 gave you that story just
as Phoebe told it to me. But l had
to plead for permission to tell
She doesn't want to go over it and
agonize about it again with you
But that isn't the point If you go
to her-to ask her if told you the
truth, Ill-Pll never forgive you
as long as we both live. l couldn't
having you think l could lie"
Anne, don't make scene, for
mercy's sake" began Jim impatient
ly. Then he limped across the room
to where l stood with back turned,
and caught me by my trembling
shoulders and turned me to face
him. He put one strong hand under
my chin, and raised it so that my
burning eyes looked straight into his.
| felt the tears start. but l forced
them back while 1 waited a breath
less moment for him to take me
in his arms and soothe away all the
doubts and differences there.
He didn't, though. Instead he used
words, and they pushed us apart
again.
Don't whimper," he said. 'I
won't call Phoebe. But you've got
to let me get Vests side of it when
he comes back right"
That's exactly what I think you
ought to do" 1 said looking up at
Jim with great satisfaction. "I
don't think he'll lie to you-at least
not very successfully when you look
at him so keenly."
mo. I guess he won't" said Jim,
dropping his hands from my shoul-
ders and dawdling back to his place
on the couch with an air of indif-
ference that was like a dash of ice
water in my face.
The days of our romance seemed
dead. I hadn't it in my power any
longer to kindle Jim's spirit nor yet
to stimulate his mind. AS he settled
himself among the pillows 1 rose
and went over to his side. running
my fingers through his hair.
That's comfy, Good old Anne
stroke the animal and he'll get in
nice temper" said Jim contentedly.
l wasn't content. and | longed to
tell him so. to ask him what magic
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-20
Adams Commissioners Ask
Correct List of Candidates

Gettysburg, Pa, June 20.-In or
der that there may be no errors in
the ballots for the primary election
in September when a full ticket. in>
cluding almost all of the borough,
ward and township offices, is to be
nominated, G.. Allen Yohe, clerk TO
the County Commissioners, is send
ing out blanks to the secretaries of
all school boards, town councils,
boards of auditors and the like, in
structing them to be returned to the
commissioners office with COM
plete list of the offices to be filed in
each district, the number of men to
be nominated for each Office and
for how many years they will serve.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-20
Reddind for WdueA ond al the hMiIN

, Valerie Cosby had to darken his
| eyes to deep pools when he looked
at her. They had ewinkled for
Envy, and softened to tenderness
for Betty, but since my own en-
gagement days l had never seen him
look at woman as now he an
swered Val Cesby's amber
eyes. If only he'd reach up with
strong wrists and pull me dc wn to
his side! If only he'd put his arms
about me and hold my lips to hist
But Jim lay passive, contented.
with his eyes shut and his dark
lashes shadowing his checks. And
l stood stroking his hair, aching
because he wanted nothing more
of me, and trying to dismiss the
fear that he might be thinking of
Valerie Cosby even while my hand
lay on his head.
Suddenly he opened his eyes and
spoke with startling abruptness:
Anne. that kid brother of yours
is doing mighty well for himself.
Little Evvy'S an only child with
doddering old folks who don't
count and a tidy little fortune she
inherited from her Grandm other
soft!'
hair as if it had been burned.
Are you calling Neal fortune
hunter?" l cried, recalling Evvy's
defense of herself, the way she had
accounted for her following Neal
and dragging him back.
"I should say not" asserted Jim,
sitting up promptly. "Evvy's a
mighty attractive girl; sweet and
feminine. The boys in great luck
all around Nothing against Envy
that she has coin"
Envy told Valerie Cosby and me
that she almost had to propose to
Neal because he was running away
from Mason Towers the night of
their engagement. She said he was
running away because he didn't
want to be judged as you're judg-
ing him now for all you say to the
he let her money come between
them. But 1 know better. 1
know"
l hesitated and Jim broke in,
smiling at me toleranrly:
"Oh, JIM" 1 cried, sinking down
on the couch at his side and laying
my hand timidly over one of his.
please help me-please! I know
Neal doesn't love Envy. l know
she trapped him that night If he
loved her he wouldn't care if people
thought it was her money he want.
ed. He never cares for what people
say when he feels he's right He's
independent You know that His
suitcase was packed that night and
he was going to run away. And
Valerie Cosby saw Envy run after
him. Then-to pay Envy up for
something there is between them.
though l don't know what - Val
came and took me to-to spy on
them"
What? How can you say that?r
cried Jim. getting to his feet an
grily and shaking off my detaining
hand.
"Oh, never mind that-it just slip
ped out 1t doesn't matter. What
does matter is Neals happiness and
Phoebe's. They care for each other.
This isn't fair. Won't you help me,
jim? Won't you?"
And I was So terribly in earnest
that not even Jim's wild rushing to
the defense of Valerie mattered then.
ITO BE Continued.)
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-20
U. S. NEEDS CLERKS

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces that both men
and women will be admitted to the
open competitive examination for de-
partmental clerk scheduled for this
city on July 19. Eligibles will be
placed in the following groups:
Those who have graduated from a
college or university of recognized
standing; those who have graduated
from standard High School or COM
pleted course of study equivalent
to that required for such graduation,
and who have had one years expert
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-20

2S39-Taffeta, foulard or satin,
could be combined in this model
with other suitable material, or one
material used. could have trimming
in contrasting color. One could
have this stylish model in shantung,
linen or gingham, with a chemisette
OF batiste, organdie or net. The
belt is a new style feature.
The pattern is cut in 7 sizes: "a.
IS. SO, 40, ~, A and 46 inches bust
measure. Size 3S requires rs
yards of 44-inch material.
Skirt measures about 1 2-3 yards
at lower edge.
A pattern of this illustration mail
ed to any address on receipt of 10
cents in silver or stamps.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-20
By McAIQnu

ceeded births in the quarter just
ended. While the total number of
births was 161,775 the deaths num-
bered 241,21S. making a decrease in
the population of 79,443.
Forty-one per cent of the deaths
were due to influenza During the
whole year of 1918. the birth rate
also was the lowest on record, the
average increase for each year dur
ing the FIVE preceding years was
2S7.664, but in 1915 the natural in
crease by excess of births was only
50,7S2.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-20
Lutheran Picnic at Paxtang
Instead of at Hershey

The Lutheran Brotherhood Central
of Harrisburg and vicinity announces
that the Lutheran picnic and reunion
VIII be held at Paxtang Park Thurs
day of next week. instead of at Her
Shey. The reason for not following
the original plans is due to the fact
that the Railroad Administration will
not furnish transportation facilities
on account of the heavy troop move
ment from the various ports to de-
mobilization camps, during the
months of June and July.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-20
NEWS OF SOLDIERS

Now BIoomfeld, Pa, June 20
George r. Kell, who has been in
France with the transportation de-
partment for sixteen months, return
ed to his home here last week. He
was a sergeant-major. w. A. Myers
received word that his son Sergeant
Henry Myers, has arrived in this
country and is expected home in the
near future.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-20
Letter to the Editor
THANKED

Knights of st. George. Harrisburg,
Pa. wish to express their great ap-
probation and heartfelt thanks to
you for your kind assistance during
the convention of the Supreme Direc-
torate held in Harrisburg. May 25,
25 and 81, 1919.
Most respectfully,
JOHN CZERNISKI, Pres.
AUG. WALDSCHMITT. Sec.
Knights of st. George, Branch No.
1853 Harrisburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-20

woman and child was in the streets.
Schools were dismissed, or the pupils
were brought in a body to join in
the demonstrations. 1t seemed there
was at least eight children for ev-
cry adult and, although Mr.. Wilson
failed to respond to all the cheers.
it was only rarely that he failed to
answer the cries of "Vive fAmer-
ique' and "Vive President Wilson"
from the youngsters
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-20
CONVENTION ON SUNDAY

4NOW A1AOOHHfHENHNHt 7 d't y uIIB w
District No. 6, of the Perry County
Sabbath School Association will hold
it's annual convention at the United
Brethren church at Shermansdale on
Sunday afternoon. June 20, at $50
o'clock
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-20

ence; those who do not qualify under
either group one or two.
Application papers and further in
formation may be secured by calling
at the office of the secretary, Board
OF Civil Service Examiners. post office
building.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-20
DEATHS EXCEED BIRTHS
IN ENGLAND AND VALE

London-For the first time in the
history of England and Wales since
records have been kept deaths ex-
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
CITY ITEMS

Ghildren's rubbers 4Sc. Damon's s Shoe Sale.-Advt.
 A story Ais going the rounds of the city concerning a workman in one of the local factories who has been dis charged following a speech that bor- dered on Bolshevism at a banquet.
 The Stanley Works M. B. A. carni- val at Turner hall Feb. 14, 15 and IT. -a1vt.
 The fourteenth anniversary of Court Columba Daughters of Castle, will be celebrated with a banquet this eve ming in K. of c. hall.
 Mrs. A. E. J. Reilly and child are spending a few days in New Britain
 The Hartford lodge of Odd Fellows had as their guests last evening Lex ington lodge of this city. The meet ing was the occasion of degree cere- monies.
 The Stanley Works Mutual Benefit association bazaar will open Friday evening in Turner hall Good enter tainments will be provided each night.
 The Home Missionary departm ent of the First Congregational church was entertained at o'clock this aft ernoon, with Mrs. Pease's class in charge.
 A service will be held this evening in the First Church of Christ, Scien- tist.
 The Commonwealth club will hold a meeting and supper at the Y. M. c. A. banquet hall this evening. At the conclusion of the meeting, Rev. Ed ward Cummings of Boston will ad- dress those present on '"The League of Nations"
 The young women employees of the New Britain Trust company held a dance in Booths hall last evening"
 The Ladies' society of the Film Baptist church will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. J. F.. K1ngbere' 81 Garden street.
 The school board will hold it's regu- lar meeting in the department office in City hall Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
 Card tournament at Eagles rooms Thursday Aight.-advt. The harvesting of municipal ice is expected to be started today. The ice is about nine inches thick Spring pumps and oxfords at Long s.-Advt
 Mayor Quigley is expected home to- day or tomorrow from Gainesville, serious illness of his brother, Thomas Quigley. The latest report was that the brother was getting much better.
 About a dozen of the young wom- en employees of the traffic department
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
COMPLICATIONS AT
 MONTANA STRIKE
American Federation of Labor Does Not Endorse Action But Inde-
 pendentS Do.

Butte Mont, Feb. 12.-Endo ment by the Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly, an American federal ton of labor organization, of the strike of metal mine workers, (inde- pcndent) and Metal mine workers union No. 800 of the I. W. w., effec- tive today, has added to the compli- cations of the labor situation in Butte.
 No American federation of labor union yet has voted to strike in sym pathy with the miners, despite the ac- ton of the central labor body.
 The electricians, machinists, black smiths and structural iron workers are unions with American Federation of Labor affiliations which have taken Cognizance of the strike, voting that their mem bers would not work for the mining companies until the con- troversy with the miners is settled.
 The recommendation that unions not voting to strike, vote to remain away from work was said to be to enable unions which operate under interna- tional charters to grant authority to members to remain off duty without infringing charter provisions forbid ding strikes in sympathy with organ izations not affiliated with the Ameri- can Federation of Labor.
 Attempts were made by organized bands of pickets to reach the mines but they were dispersed by the police, who in several instances were support ed by the soldiers.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
WILSON'S ATTEND OPERA

Proceeds from Performance Will GO
 to Care of War Comprehension
 Leads in Applause.
 Paris, Feb. 11.-President and Mrs. Wilson tonight attended a gala per- formance at the opera arranged in their honor. The proceeds of the per- formance will be added to funds de- voted to the care of war crippIes. MT. and Mrs. Robert Lansing accompanied MT. and Mrs. Wilson in the presiden-
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
BAPTISTS ADJOURN.
Northern Convention, Meeting at Co.,
 Iunbus, Elects New Yorker,

Columbus, O., Feb. 12.-The Social Service commission of the Northern Baptist convention and representatives of social service associations of vari- ous states, affiliated with the Northern convention, will adjourn their two day convention here today.
 At yesterdays session Dr. RoIvix, New York, was elected chairman of the convention. He is social secretary of the American Baptist Home Mis- sion. pr. J. Foster Wilcox, Philade1- phia, was elected secretary.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
FOR FEEBLE OLD PEOPLE
John Dewitt Recommends VinoI tC
 Create Strength and Vitality.

HhSa1e strength aElC Vitality.
 Marlton, N. J.--I am 6 9 years of age and after severe sickness, was in a weak, rundown condition. Vinol has built me up and made me strong, so now l feel real well again, and I can recommend it to others for such conditions. John M Dewitt.
 The reason Vinol was so successful in Mir Devitt's case, is because it contains beef and cod liver peptones, iron ana manganese peptones and glycerophosphates the very elements needed to build up a weakened, rum down system, make rich, red blood and create strength. It is perfectly wonderful what it does for old people.
 Sold by The Clark &5 Brainerd Co.,, Druggists Liggett's Riker-Hegeman Drug Stores, John J. McBriarty, Na- than Novecl, w. H. Russell, and Druggists everywhere.
 r. S.-For rough, scaly skin, try our SaXol Salve. Money back if it fails.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12

unions are acting together and it is believed they have agreed on joint ac- ton if dissatisfied with the result of the conferences.
 Demand 4S Hour iWeek.
 The railwaymen's demands include 4S hour week and control of rail- ways by representatives of the man agements and workers This latter clause is considered a step toward naturalization out an alternative has been prepared in the form of a mission of labor delegates and boards of directors.
 The miners want a six hour day and 30 per cent increase in wages, while the transport workers demand a A hour week and a, wage increase of 20 per cent.
 Northcliffe Assails Lloyd George.
 The premier was vigorously criti- cized by Viscount Northcliffe in a new weekly published today. The attack is an article cabled to the publication by Viscount Northcliffe, who is in southern France. Lloyd George is said to be a "political chameleon, who lacks force to compel the Tories and their allies in parliament to ac- cept needed reforms. The premier is accused of waiting for the newspapers to tell him what to do.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12

tial box, which was draped with the Stars and Stripes.
 When MT. and Mrs. Wilson entered, the whole audience rose and applaud ed, the president lowing his acknowl- edgements.
 Many delegates to the peace con- ference, including A. J. Balfour, Brit ish secretary of state for foreign af- fairs, and Prince F'eisal, of Hedjaz, were present
 The opera given was La Damna- ton de Faust" by Berlioz. The pres ident appeared to enjoy the evening and led in the applause.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12

women. Mrs. JOHN KoPPELMANN, R. No. l, Mclean, Nebraska.
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 For special suggestions in regard to your ailment write Lydia F. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass. The result of it's long experience is at your service.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12

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New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
TRANSFER OF FUNDS.

The board of finance and taxation will recommend the following trans fer of funds to departments to make up deficiencies: From street lighting to sewers, $1,5OO; from state high way account to sewers S1,O00; from salaries to health $6,700; from sal aries to schools, $6,000; from char ities to schools, 5000; from police to incidenta1S S110O0
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
KING OF SPAIN GOING
 TO VISIT so. AMERICA

Paris, Feb. liking Alfonzo, of Spain, has definitely decided to visit South America, according to the Gaulois. He will go to Buenos Aires. Montevideo and Rio Janeiro, it is said, but the date of the voyage has not yet been fixed.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12

of the American Hardware corpora tion held a banquet at the Heublein hotel in Hartford last evening. Sev- eral short speeches were made. The party attended the performance of 'Maytime" at Parsons theater after the banquet
 Charming silk hosiery at Long's.- AdVt.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
WISDOM OF BRITISH
 POLICY QUESTIONED
NOrthClifie ASsaiIS Lloyd George
 Radical Press Critical

London, Feb. 12.-While the press generally approves of Premier Lloyd Georges labor program, it fails to tisfy the parliam entary labor party, which has prepared an amendment to the reply to the speech from the throne, regretting the absence of definite proposals dealing with 'the present cases of industrial unrest and for. securing, as regards wages and working hours. conditions of labor which will establish higher stand ard Of life and social we'll being for the people" Lloyd Georges pro- posa1s also are adversely criticized by the radical section of the press which regards them as vague and un- likely to be carried out by what is alleged to be a "reactionary parlia- ment.'
 1,5OO, 900 Workers Affected.
 The labor situation reaches a, crisis today in conferences between the government and three great unions, representing nearly 1,500,0 900 work CTS, the result of whose demands is awaited with keen interest by the en- tire labor world. The unions are the Miners Federation of Great Britain mem bership 8O0,0OO; National Union of Railwaymen, membership 100000 and the National Transport Workers Federation, membership 250,000. The
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
TO EAT BEEFSTEAk-

The members of the Shuttle Mead ow club will have beefsteak at the clubhouse Saturday evening" Dancing will follow the supper.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
TO ALL WOMEN WHO ARt ILL.
This Woman Recommends
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound-EIer Personal Experience.

Mclean, Neb.-s'I want to recon- mend Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-03-13
Elmdale Items


Mr.. Williams, brother of Mrs. Clay
Miller, from Kansas. was visiting
his sister and brother.
lIr ,rton and daughter, Texas,
arc having a siege of the Flu.
Robert Fox had letter from his
son in France saying he would start
for home about the first of March.
w linking that if the farmers
tool UGH pains with their machin
cry as the railroad men do with their
engines, they would last so much
longer.
am thinking the Commercial
Club misses it in one particular and
that is the store keepers have it un-
derstood to close at six o'clock, pre-
cisely. Now there is quite number
of shop men who can't get away till
six and how to to get anything out
of the groceries stores, is a question.
The Postoffice is all right so why
wouldn't it be all right to wait, say
Is minutes longer In the morning it
is too early to open and at night too
late, so we are up against it. We try
our best to get there, but fail.