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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
MENOHER FAVORS
PRESENT SYSTEM
OF ARMY COURT
Rainbow Commander Sees No
Reason For Radical
Changes
By Associated Press

Washington, April 16.-The pres
ent system of military justice needs
no radical alteration in the opin-
ion of Major General Charles T.
Menoher, commander of the 42nd
(Rainbow) Division throughout it's
active service during the war. Ap-
pearing yesterday before the COM
mittee of the American Bar Asso-
citation which is conducting an in
quiry, General Menoher said that
with some elaboration of regulations
to make the system more easily un-
derstandable to officers serving only
for war emergency, he, speaking
from experience, saw no necessity OF
changing courts martial practice and
procedure.
'I do not recall" he said, that
in this controversy it has ever been
claimed that any innocent man was
found guilty. With regard to the
sentences, however, it is another
matter.
!. I'VE always felt that adjustment
of sentences would be made after
the war; that final adjustment sc
that every man got the same deaI
was in the hands of higher author
ity."
General Menoher was asked what
objection he saw to creating a sys-
TEN of enlisted juries to try cases OF
enlisted men.
"I believe it would work." he said,
adding that he had never heard the
suggestion before and was not pre-
pared to present q studied reply,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
KOLCHAK'S AIM
Is TO KILL OFF
RUSSIAN SOVIET
After Which Will of People
Will Determine Manner
of Government
BIZ Associated Press

Omsk, April 1G.-Hostility against
the Russians in America and
throughout the world, in the opinion
of Admiral Kolchak. head of the
Omsk government, is due to misin-
formation of the people by the
press. The American mind, the ad-
miral said to-day, had been delib-
erately poisoned concerning him and
his government by agents of the
Bolshevik reactionaries, who were
champions of the old regime. His
only concern at present, he added,
was the suppression of Bolshevism,
which he was confident of accom-
phshing with outside military as
sistance after which the peoples
will would determine the future gov
ernment.
Few Russians in Revolt
"Bolshevism is not representative
of Russia" said Kolchak. 1T is
an adventure by organized banditry.
Except for Lenine, the leaders are
mostly Jews, Let's and Germans.
There are few real Russians among
the leaders. Even on the mistaken
theory that Bolshevism represents
the democracy of Russia, you have
not confidence in the Bolsheviki, be-
cause the Bolsheviki regard America
as the country of capitalism.
patriots Are Misrepresented
"On the other hand /the patriotic
Russians, who are fighting to save
Russia from ruin by the BolsheVikl
have been falsely represented to
you as reactionaries, and because OF
your attitude toward them you have
not their confidence.
"I realize that every country must
solve its own problems. We did
not ask military aid from America.
We shall be able to carry out the
struggle successfully, but we do
need material for the reconstruction
of the railroads and also rifles and
| ammunition. The first duty of my
| government is the suppression of
Bolshevism. Anything helping to
! that end is important for the mo-
ment.
| People Arc to Rule
! The report spread by agents of
! the Bolsheviki party and sources
! allied TO them, is that we are reac-
tionaries. l repeatedly have said and
| given my solemn oath, that after
the struggle is finished the people
shall exercise their will. 1 am not
concerned as to what kind of gov
| ernment there shall be afterwards
! The proper thing for the people tc
| do is to make their choice by
analysis To-day it is impossible tc
arrange an election of an assembly
| A great part of Russia is under
| Bolshevik domination, and there is
no precedent in the world for ar
election in the midst of civil war"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
Predict Settlement ~
of Shopmen's Strike
on d. L. and w. Today

Scranton, Pa. pril 16. Federal
Manager e. NJ. Rine. of the Delaware,
Lackwanna and Western Railroad
Company, and officers of the Lacka-
wanna federation, announced here
last night that in all probability the
strike of the three thousand shop
workers, called five days ago, will be
settled at a mass meeting of the
men today. Following n conference
of officials and federation leaders it
was stated that a new offer of set
tlement has been made. The terms
of the offer are not known.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
PERSONALS

Miss Lille Gotwalt. of York, Is vis-
iting relatives here. this week.
Miss Edna Kugler and Miss Cora
SEowden are going home to Philadel-
.phia for the Easter holidays.
Miss Lenore Rosenthal, of 1927
North Second street. is a guest of her
aunt. Mrs. Jonas Fuld. of Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur THOMPSON
won't home to Cleveland, Ohio, to-day
after 81 fortnight's stay among old
friends in this vicinity.
Miss Edith Hamilton, of Oswego.
y. Y, is a guest of her sister, Mrs.
Ernest Hoagland, of Green street, FOR
a week or two.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Carscadden, OF
Ontario. Canada, will spend Easter
among relatives. in the city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that
really stands out pre-eminent as a
medicine for curable ailments OF the
Kidneys, liver and bladder.
Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands
the highest for the reason that 1t
has proven to be just the remedy
needed in thousands upon thousands
of distressing cases. Swamp-Root
makes friends quickly because its
mild and immediate effect is soon
realized in most cases. 1t is Il gentle,
healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at
all drug stores in bottles of two
sizes, medium and large.
However, if you wish first to test
this great preparation send ten cents
to DIR. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton,
N. Y, for a sample bottle. When
writing be sure and mention the
Harrisburg Daily Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
Gypsy Smith, Evangelist,
Coming to America

Liverpool, April 16.-Gip5y Smith,
the picturesque evangelist. who is
we'll known in the United States.
sailed yesterday from Liverpool for
New York, by way of st. Johns. He
is to conduct four months evange-
listic. tour, commencing in the Met
ropolitan Tabernacle. Broadway. New
York.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
DR.. Hawes Speaks at
Services in Y. M. c. "A.

"The Inner Circle was the subject
of an address by the Rev. DR.. George
Edward Halves. pastor of the Mar
ket Square Presbyterian Church.
made at the third of the series of
Holy Week services held in Fahne-
stock Hall at noon to-day. Elmer II.
Ley, baritone soloist at the Pine
Street Presbyterian Church, and
Frank A. McCarrell, organist at the
same church, presented several mu-'
steal numbers.
The Rev. Robert Bagnell, pastor of
the Grace Methodist Church, will
speak at tomorrow Moons service.
Robert C. Smith will sing. and w. r.
Stonesifer will preside at the organ.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
Brooklyn Transit
Employees Vote to
Postpone Strike

New York, April 16.-Union en-
ployes of the Brooklyn Rapid Tran
sit company voted last night to post
pone a strike to enforce their de-
mands for recognition of their or
ganiZation and higher wages, until
a committee has an opportunity to
confer with Judge julius M. Mayer,
of the federal district court to whom
Lindley M. Garrison reports as re-
ceiver for the corporation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
SECRET Of LONG WEAR
IN SHOES FOR BOYS

Nothing could be more of a tax on
soles than the hikes and games of the
Boy Scouts, but for durability, COM
fort and protection in the rain /
certainly recommend Ne5lin Soles. I
have two pairs of shoes equipped with
them" Scout G. K. Spauldirig, of
Newton, Mass, who wrote this,
speaks from experience.
Thousands and thousands of other
active boys who have shoes with
Ne5lin Soles vouch for their long wear.
Parents who pay big shoe bills will
be interested in this, for Ne5lin Soles
cut those shoe bills down. Buy Ne6lin-
soled shoes, not only for the boys, but
for every member of the family. They
come in many styles.
Have your worn shoes re-soled with
NeolinSoles, too. All good repair shops
have them. They are made scientifi-
cally by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Co., Akron, Ohio, who also make Wing
foot Heels-guaranteed to outwear any
other heel.
0e01iif1 SO1eS
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
Story Tellers League
in Mothers Meeting

The Story Tellers League will hold
the annual Mothers Meeting next
Thursday evening. April "a, at s
c'clcck. in the hall of the Harrisburg
Conservatory of Music. This meeting
will be free to all who wish to attend
and enjoy the beautiful Mother
stories told by members of the club.
Mrs. Harry ]. Keffer, president of
the club. will make a short introduc-
tion to the program, which will in
clude a group of lullabys sung by
Mrs. Edwin j. Decevee.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
HOLD EvANGELIsTIC SERVICES

The evangelistic tcrvices being
held in the st. Paurs Baptist Church
by DR.. o. S. Simms, of Pittsburgh, are
reported as being quite successful
A large number of conversions have
already been reported. This eve
ming DR.. Simms will speak on "The
New Birth" These services will con-
tinue for the remainder of the week.
On Easter Sunday a large number
will be baptized.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
EDUCATORS ON VACATION

Miss Martha o. Seller and Miss Sue
Seller have gone to Spring Lake. N.
j., to spend Easter week. The school
closed yesterday for the spring holl-
day. Much regret is being expressed
over the announcement of The retire
ment of the Misses Seller from the
management of the Seller School,
which for twenty-one years, has
been a popular educational institu-
tion OF this city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
Goes to Meet Husband
Returning From Abroad

Mrs. Charles II. Bair, of Washing
ton, D. c., has gone to meet her hus-
band, who arrived in New York, Mon
day, on the Rochambeau. Mr.. BAR
mas been serving as auditor for the
Treasury Department at Paris. Dur
ing Mr.. BARS absence abroad Mrs.
Bair and small son made their nome
with Mrs. BARS parents, Mr.. and MRS.
j. A .Parthemore, OF this city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
HAIJER GOES TO MAYENCE

Paris, April 16.-General Joseph
Haller, the commander of the three
Polish divisions in France which are
to be transported to Poland through
Germany, left Paris yesterday for
Mayence. He will accompany the first
contingent of the Polish troops to
cross Germany to Warsaw.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
FIND HIDDEN TREASURE

Tutuila, American Samoa, April
ia large amount of silver, sup
posed to have been brought here
from German Samoa at the outbreak
of the war, has been unearthed on
the premises of American firms. The
coin was concealed in terra Gotta
pipes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
SON OF MINISTER DIES

Enola, Pa, April 16.-Ralph Wal
do Sharp, 12-year-old son of the Rev.
NJ. S. Sharp, pastor of Zion Lutheran
church, died yesterday of periton-
tits. The funeral will be held Sat-
urday at o'clock with services in
Zion Lutheran church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
FALLS 265 FEET FROM TOWER
Lancaster Pa April ia cable

IIanCHSUtF, 7 81, APTII n CdUIe-
gram received here announces the
death of James f. Baker. a local
structural ironworker, in Honolulu,
who fell 265 feet from a wireless
tower. He was prominent in local
athletic circles as a baseball player
and boxer, and for ten years had
been employed by the American
Bridge Company.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
PURCHASED BuSINEss

]. B. Welsh and ]. NJ. Welsh, trad
ing as the Gibson Cheese Company,
have purchased the wholesale bust
ness of F. A. Gibson and Co, 1116
James street. The business, fixtures
and good will have been transferred
to the new firm.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16

Fresh from his experiences as men,
Der of the Headquarters Company, One
Hundred and Twelfth Infantry, Private
William r. Sweikert has arrived at his
home, 507 Cumberland street. Private
Sweikert was in the thick of the fight
ing, taking part in the battles of Chateau
Thierry and Verdun. Private Sweikert
was also gassed in the Argonne fight
ing. He now holds his honorable dis
charge which he received at Camp Dix.
In the fighting, Private Sweikert had
several narrow escapes. A bullet wound
in his face, another in his mess kit and
two pieces of shrapnel in his helmet bear
testimony to this He has returned with
number of souvenirs. II am very proud
of what he has done for his country
his mother, Mrs. l. n. Sweikert, says in
speaking of her sons exploits.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
SHERIFF POUNDS HOBO HOME

TUTI OIIcStVT, N. IT, ApTIT Ib.-
Former Sheriff James S. Merritt, of
West Chester county, said to have
given thousands of dollars to the
down and out" during his public
career, left approximately $4,000
to erect and operate a free lodging
house for "indigent transients," ac-
cording to the terms of his will. The
home is intended as a memorial to
Merritt's mother.
Use McNeil's Cold Tablets, - Adv.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
Capitol Hill Notes

Pardon Board Meets-The State
Board of Pardons in meeting to-
day. Decisions are expected this
evening.
Informal Complaint Informal
complaint against the Harrisburg
Light and Power Company was filed
yesterday with the Public Service
Commission by Milton II. Plank, of
this city. The complaint contends
that frequent reporting of a street
light out at Forster and Capital
streets has brought no results.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16

EASTER SERVICE POSTPONED
Enola, April 16.-Holy Week and
Easter services in Zion Lutheran
church have been postponed until
April 81. A death in the family of
the pastor has necessitated a change
of program.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07
Big Auto Plants
In Detroit Close
Shutting of Po,oer e.
pected to Make Vast
Army of Workers Idle

DETROIT, Dec. Con account Of
the coal situation making it impossible
for the Detroit Edison Company to
furnish electric power automobile
plants depending entirely on that con-
Germ will be compelled to close. Other
plants will be permitted to use what
fuel they now have on hand until it is
confiscated for essential industries. It
is impossible to estimate the number
of men this will throw out of employ
ment, but it is likely to run into the
hundreds of thousands. The Detroit
Edison. supplies 10 per cent of the
city's power
Without electric power all the De-
troit plants of the Studebaker Cor
poration, employing 5000 men, must
close. The Hudson Motor Car Com
pany announced to-day it would close
this evening and remain closed until
further notice. This throws out 5000
men. The Continental Motors Cor
poration, which depends on Detroit
Edison for 80 per cent of it's power,
will lay off 800 employees. The Fed
eral Motor Truck Company will be
compelled to close down entirely, as
will also the great Thinker Detroit
Axle Company. This will release be-
tween 5000 and 5000 workmen.
1t Is announced at the Ford Motor
Company that sufficient coal was on
hand to operate "for the immediate
future" Branch plants in the city,
however, will suffer either partial or
complete shutdowns.
The Fisher Body Corporation, which
employs $4,000 men, closed most of it's
plants to-day. A few of the company's
smaller plants will remain open. This
company is dependent on the Detroit
Edison Company for power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07

relative to court action to place gas
properties under state control similar
to present coal receiverships.
Nearly 5000 tons Of coal has been
uncovered in the last two days by
steam shovels moved to the Pittsburgh
fields by private contractors, according
to information from the coal fields
The first Of this coal was loaded on
cars tonight. 1t is the plan of the
Governor to continue production Sun
day. Practically all Of the men have
displayed desire to hold production
to full seven-day week until the
crisis is relieved.
Many towns in the state have Of
fered to send large crews of trained
workers to relieve men who desire to
leave the fields. Ninety per cent of
the men who went to the fields are
willing to remain. Saturday, which is
usually part holiday in the coal in
dustry, was strange new day to the
veterans of the coal fields. Governor
Aliens volunteer army stayed on the
job until the whistle blew Pits which
had been electrified were being oper-
ated tonight. John H. Crawford, State
Labor Commissioner, went to Pitts
burgh tonight for Sunday confer
ence with the Governor relative to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07
Public Warned
Not to TraUeL
Hines Says Only Neces-
'sary Trips Should Be
Undertaken in Crisis

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Warninr to
the public that railway travel will be
difficult and unsatisfactory' until the
coal strike emergency has passed, and
should be avoided wherever possible.
was issued tonight by Director Cen
eral Hines of the railway administra-
ton. Many trains are to be taken off
TO conserve coal, parlor car service is
to be sharply curtailed, and persons
compelled to undertake journeys should
consuN railroad agents as to available
trains before arranging their plans,
the statement said.
The shortage of coal has reached a
point where it is vitality necessary to
reduce passenger train service and to
call upon the public to assume the in
convenience and discomfort which this
action inevitably will entail" Mr.. Hines
said.
Certain passenger trains will be an
nulled and a large number of parlor
cars temporarily will be discontinued
These changes will become effective in
the Western region December 8. in the
Southeastern region December and in
the Eastern and Allegheny region De-
cember 10. The seating capacity of q
parlor car is less than half the seating
capacity OF coach. This step is taken
for the purpose of providing the maxi
mum seating capacity consistent with
the necessary reduction in train mile
age.
"These changes are being worked out
in detail by the regional directors and
promptly upon their completion will be
given wide publicity. Before making
arrangements for travel the public is
advised that inquiry should be made of
railroad agents as to available trains.
ut is the duty Of the railroad ad-
minstration to warn the public that until
this emergency is passed, travel condi-
tons will be difficult sad unsatisfactory
and to urge every one who can possibly
do so to refrain from travel. 1t is I'M
fortunate that the emergency comes as
the holiday season approaches, but it is
hoped and believed that our people will
appreciate the gravity of the situation
and will give full and cheerful coopera.
ton"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07
Amusement Men Offer
Plan to Mediate Coal
Strike and Open Mines

CHICAGO, Dec. Ga committee
representing $50 Chicago amusement
houses has prepared for submission to
Federal authorities, the mine owners
and the coal miners detailed plan
for the solution of the coal strike which
would involve an immediate return to
work and settlement of the wage ques-
ton. Levy Mayer, counsel for the
committee, to-day announced the terms
as follows:
To allow the miners the IA per cent
increase proposed by DR.. Garfield,
which increase must be borne by the
operators, and then to submit the ques-
ton of the additional II per cent to
the decision of seven men of the highest
rank and of national reputation for
fairness and impartiality.
The plan proposes that these men
shall decide in fifteen days how much
of the additional II per cent shall be
awarded the miners after a careful
consideration of the miners rights and
necessities, and also decide how much,
if any, Of that increase shall be borne
by the operators or the public, both
decisions to be retroactive