8 HARRIS BURG TELEGRAPH A NEWSPAPER FOR THU HOME Founded 1831 Published evenings except Sunday by THE TELKGKAI'H PRINTING CO., Telegraph Building. Federal Square. 30. J. STACKPOLE, Prcs't and Editor-in-Cliief F. R. OYSTER, Business Manager, GUS M. STEINMETZ, Managing Editor. A Member American Newspaper Pub cr?r sjSfe'jL 'ishers' Assocla tion. The Audit Bureau of Clrcu- Ja lation and Penn- IfjlfilSEp iY sylvania Assoclat iSiSfllii Eastern office, RMiMlBi W Story, Brooks & "J§ Finley, Fifth Avo- Si? irf m,e Building, New Yorlc City; West prn office, Story, Brooks & Finley, • '"' " • < w-"'-"y People's Gas Build ■ - ing, Chicago, 111. Entered nt tho Post Office In Harrls burg, Pa., as second class matter. By carriers, ten cents a < T ywja) week; by moll, $5.00 a year In advance. SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 17 There is no great and no small To the Soul that maketh all; And where it cometh, all things are And it cometh everywhere. — EMERSON. ST. PATRICK'S DAY THIS is St. Patrick's Day and we are all Irish. No matter whence our ancestors came or what na tional tinge may adhere to our names, wo are Irish this one day of the year. For who is there who would not do homage to the dear old Saint whose kindly deeds and loving service fit so well into the characteristics of the Irish people? It is a tribute to the national char acter of Americans that they have been able to preserve the good from all the races and nationalities that have gone into the melting pot of the great republic in which we live. Tho most beautiful customs of the Ger mans, the English, tho Scotch, the Irish have found their way In a meas ure Into our own lives. We love them not alone for their national origin but for their significance, and that is why SL Patrick's Day sees our shop windows decked in green, the sham rock smiling front the florist's win dows and a sprig of green on the lapels of millions of coats all over tho land. THE BEST NONE TOO GOOD THE Municipal League has under taken to show the people of Har risburg that the citizens' com mittee of tho School Board has made 110 mistake in selecting William B. Xttner, as architect to design the new High School buildings for the city. The taxpayers, who will be called upon to fooi. the bills in any event, should study these reports and recommenda tions carefully. The best is none too good for Harrisburg. The city never has Buffered from the advice of national experts. It reflects nothing upon lo cal architects that when the people have a problem of vital importance to solve they call in somebody who has had more experience and a greater measure of success along a given line than any man of the profession with in the boundaries of the school dis trict League takes the position that tho people were inducAl to pass the High School loan with the distinct un derstanding that a committee of well qualified citizens should assist the School Board in arranging for the ex penditure of the money to be bor rowed, and that to keep faith in this proposal the agreement of the com mittee acting In conjunction with a committee of the Board itself should have the endorsement of the entire Board. The League also feels called upon to show that this report was made in entire conformity with the best interests of all the people and that it should be adopted on that score especially. A large number of citizens take the same view of the situ ation. Publication of the findings of the Leagug should provfe a chapter of interesting reading in the school his tory of the city. RUSSIA AS A REPUBLIC RUSSIA a Republic! The swift se quence of events at Petrograd has brought about the most amazing change of government in the history of the world. Even China, with its bloody battles and its years of planning and plotting, offers no parallel, while the French Revolution is to it as a tidal wave and a volcanic eruption are to a gentle, settling earth quake. Up to this moment the progress of the Revolution has been without ser ious hindrance and the activities of government have been transferred from tho reactionaries to the liberals with comparatively little disorder and with scarcely any interruption of mili tary activities. The abdication first of the Czar and next of Grand Duke Michael not only proves the strength and popularity of the revolutionary movement, but will have a marked er fect on any reactionary officers in the army who might be inclined to with hold support from the new govern ment. Indeed, the very ract that the revolutionaries have felt themselves strong enough to go beyond their first intention of maintaining the dynasty through the regency of Archduke Michael and have decided upon a re public, is in itself a significant com mentary upon the state of mind in Russia at this time. News dispatches say that the revo lution was made possible larpely be ( cause of the activities of pro-Germans at the Czar's court and in the affairs * SATURDAY EVENING, of the government, hampering the operations of the army and stirring up dissatisfaction among the people, with the thought of bringing Russia to the point of a separate peace. Again we see- the vicious plottings of the Kaiser bring down an avalanche upon his oton head. Not only did he not succeed in his treacherous purpose, but, the outlook is, he has aroused the Russian people to the point where they will not only decline to make peace separately, but will push their military operations with a vigor and magnitude that may become the determining fac tor of the war. Instead of drawing more legions from the East to defend the constantly growing pressure on the West, the Kaiser may be forced actu ally to weaken his western front in order to attempt to erect an impassa ble wall before the great stream of men that Grand Duke Nicholas may be expected to turn loose upon him with the coming of spring. In a night the Russian people have become the Russian nation. The war has worked the great miracle of free dom for them. No more will Ger many be able to say that the free peoples of France and England are not lighting the battles of democracy in their war upon Prussian imperialism because they themselves are linked up with an absolute monarchy. All that is past. It is now democracy united in a tremendous assault upon abso lutism, for Germany has lost even its semblance of popular voice in govern ment since the beginning of the war \ placed all power in the head of the military. But the success of the Russian revo lution means more merely than a closer unity of action by the al lies against their common enemy. It will have its effect also upon Germany itself. Unquestionably, there is dis satisfaction in the empire with the way the war has gone. The peo"ple were led to believe that their armies would soon swefep all before them; that victory would be only a matter of weeks—and now they doubt even if years of fighting tjjid unlimited sacri fice of wealth and life will bring them through triumphant. The restless ele ment, which includes the Socialists, must look across the border into Rus sia with longing eyes. The turnover at Petrograd will doubtless lend fuel to dreams in Germany that never have been moro than whispered outside a certain limited circle of those who have not been content to accept even an efficient government without full voice in it. Victory for German arms, or even peace without victory, may leave the government of Germany un changed for the moment. Defeat al most certainly will witness an up rising at Berlin. Tho whole world will feel the quick ening influence of this week's events in Russia and not the least important results will be the shattering of in ternational alliances that, following this war, would have been a constant menace to the peace of the world. Tho United States, as well as every other nation, will be the gainer. PATRIOTISM Tho members of the National Au tomobile Chamber of Commerce as sembled here to-day offer and pledge you their fullest co-opera tion in the present crisis. The au tomobile industry, which is the third largest in the United States, is ready to serve its country with all its resources of trained mechan ics, machine tool equipment and modern factories. We know our in dustry can be of immediate help in preparing our country for any emergency, and desire you to feel our membership of 101 manufactur ers Is ready and available subject to your call. This message, sent by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce to President Wilson, typifies American patriotism of a new type. There was a day when business did not hesitate to take what profit it could from every adverse condition ip which the gov ernment found Itself. "War contracts" were taken at figures that were the foundation of many great fortunes and private citizens did not hesitate to take the last dollar that could be ex acted. Now how different! In tho crisis now confronting this country, the spontaneous and universal tenders of assistance made to our government form one of the most inspiring inci dents in our history. The melting pot of American citizenship has done its work well. In this respect, ( the fol lowing from a letter of the Youngs town Sheet and Tube Company, of Youngstown, Ohio, to its stockholders is interesting and enlightening: It Is worthy of note that in the front rank of those who have ten dered unreserved support to the nation in a time of possible need are to be found the great industrial organizations of the country. Many months ago this company furnished to the War Department a detailed statement of its equipment anil rc\ sources, pledging these reservation to the national defense. Many others followed the same course. These pledges still stand, await ing only tho call of the country for their redemption. The indus trial organizations of America hold their patriotic obligations above all others—to be fulfilled first at any cost. This policy reflects the spirit and, in the highest sense, protects the Interests of both stockholders and customers, whose most solemn obligations and most fundamental welfare are served by perpetuation of our national safety and our na tional Ideals. In the voluntary enlistment of our great Industries for national defense, even before the people had been heard from, may be found a lesson for those who have been un willing to concede to corporations the civic virtues they claim for themselves. These large aggrega tions of capital, necessary to effici ently carry on the business of tho country, have demonstrated that thoy are owned and directed by men who represent the hlghes't type of citizenship, are animated by deepest concern foi" the national welfare, and are willing to make for that end sacrifices that repre sent the supreme limit of patriotic devotion. It is hoty unreasonable to hope that, out of "the universal manifes tation of these virtues brought about by the present situation, may come a better understanding among all our people, rich and poor, employer and employed. ThU would prove some compensation should peace, so ardently desired by all Americans, eventually become im possible. Here we hnve the message of a great manufacturing concern to its own stockholders. Could anything be more inspiring? Could anything more clearly or more definitely disprove that Americans are dollar-crazy and that AIN'T IT A GRAND AND GLORIOUS FEELING? ByBRIGGS I 1 SLICED ANb l/ rT^STBT"^) SUPPOSE I'LL rPv Y£CH™ ° T H a GRCEM* . J AFTER YOU HAV/E SLtcED YOUR I DRIVE OKJ a "BLIND" hou= AMD ]\ jf' OUR c ON\PAhUOW.S DROVE ST nice and straight up the ; Course:- akd You feel, like ! n 77 f . caLt'N I Nwei-t-- guess V/A NOw what Bya Knouj U TRee OR ROCK *5 OwLV . A VI U short putt from the hole rz J&L 'WHILE VOUR MAXES ALL. oweb-DROVE Jjr TH£ green AMP ARE LOST IN THE ROUGH' 5 ®nTHE GReet-' r OH-H- AIWT IT A AMD GLOR-YOS FEELIN. ;TA r^TrA their desire for wealth transcends all their better feelings? Patriotism that stands to givo all its worldly possessions is exceeded only by patriotism that lays down its own life; they arc akin and proud may be the nation that possesses them. The Sap Is Running [Front the Cleveland Plain Dealer] It freezes hard o'nights. The sun gets up in a murky sky, the mists roll back anil its warming rays cheer tho frozen grass, start little rivulets from the sooty snow drifts and make wet, sticky mud of what, an hour before, was iron-hard earth, sparkling with .frost. Hero and there a bit. of green shows~ip the lawns. The buds 011 tho trees are swollen almost to the burst ing point. There are birds, too, robins and bluo birds back front tho South, and their notes bring genuine cheer. But those are tho pleasures of eye and ear. Nature likewise prepares pleasures of the palate. The sap Is stirring In the maple, and In the woodlands back from the city inn with caps over ears and heavy coats and boots and canvas gloves are tramping the heavier snow in the timber. They tap a tree here, another there, and hang small tin pails to catch the sweetish sparkling liquid which is to become a crystallized delight. There has been much snow after a dry fall. The trees are all well nourished. Tho sap runs at its best and the sugar-making season is really under way. If you are city bred, you will watch for the now sugar in your grocer's window and think no more about it. If country bred, the longing for native hardwood timber, for pitted snow un der foot and tho sight of scurrying rabbits and busy gray squirrels, for the taste of ntaple sap and the smell of the sugar camp is overwhelming nowadays. Who has dropped hot ayrup on clean snow and molded and tasted it knows a delight to which his urban kinsmen may be strangers. Pass the Tubers These verses, written thirty years ago aro especially timely now: "An old lady sat In her old armchair For days and for weeks her only fare As she sat in her old armchair. Had been potatoes. But now they were gone, of bad or good. And she thought of the deacon over the way. • The deacon so ready to worship and pray. Whose cellar was full of potatoes. She said, I will send for the deacon to come.' • And the deacon came over as fast as he could,' Thinking to do the old lady.some good, But never for once of potatoes. He prayed for patience, goodness and grace; But when he prayed, 'Lord give her peace,' She audibly sighed,' Give potatoes.' So ending his prayers he started for home, The door closed behind, he heard a deep groan; 'Oh, give to the hungry potatoes.' And the groan followed him all the way home; In the midst of the light It haunted his room; 'Oh, give to the hungry potatoes.' He could bear it no longer; arose and dressed. From his well-filled cellar taking in haste, A bag of his best potatoes. The widow's heart leaped up for joy, Her face was pale and haggard no more. 'Now,' said the deacon, 'shall we pray?' 'Yes,' said the widow, 'now you may.' And would you hear this simple tale, Pray for the poor, and praying, pre vail? Then preface your prayer with alms and good deeds; Search out the poor, their wants and needs; Pray for tholr peace and grace, spir itual food, For wisdom and guidance—all these are good— But don't forget the potatoes!" —The Independent. Bread Sold By Weight Within a few days the food con troller will Issue an order making it compulsory to sell bread by weight all over the country. In London and other places bread is sold by weight when the customer buys it over the counter. Else where the assize system is In force, and the weight of the loaf is reduced as the price of flour rises. In future every loaf Will have to be two pounds or four pounds In weight. Bakers say they will have much difficulty in carrying out the order if the bread has to be delivered. It would solve this difficulty and release labor for more useful work if all bread and flour was fetched from the shop.—London Chronicle. Always a Good Day [From the Toledo Blade.] There can't be too many Red, White and Blue Mondays RXRRISBURG TELEGRAPH! LK 'Pe.iuvcifCtfCUvav By the Ex-Committeeman Economy in the State government, the paring down of largely-increased estimates for conduct of departments and commissions and getting by with out enacting new revenue laws appear to be the things most talked of in tho newspapers commenting upon State politics and there is a general desire expressed that the State government shall be on a basis which will enable it to operate when times become nor mal without having to pass new money-raising acts. The Pittsburgh Gazette-Times in a lengthy article declares that there is iK) need for increased revenues if the government is put 011 a basis of econ omy and quotes Speaker Baldwin as saying that the governmental expenses are increasing to such a rate that be fore long they will absorb all of tho State income. The Philadelphia Press is insisting upon some reductions and says that if the Economy and Effi ciency Commission does not do some thing the Legislature will put through a general reorganization of the gov ernment, even to extent of lopping off some branches. —The Philadelphia Record to-day declares that Senator Penrose is not disposed to make any compomises with what it terms tho Vare-Brum baugh or Flinn-Mageo forces and that ho will not enter into a deal with them on next year's gubernatorial nomination. The Record says the Senator may come to Harrisburg dur ing the session and then remarks: "In reference to the investigation of the alleged maladministration in tho conduct of the State government, Senator Penrose asserted that he held the same opinion as he has held all along and declared that he would 'keep his pledges to the people.' He said that no overtures for a compro mise had been made to him and an nounced that 'they would not have been received very cordially or got ten very far if they had.' " 'I am making my own contest,' said Senator Penrose, 'and do not pro pose to enter any deals or compro mises. The subject has never even been broached to me.' Reports, ap parently inspired, that a deal would be made between the warring Re publican factions have been circu lated persistently since the veto of the Sprout resolution by Governor Brum baugh. The Senator branded these reports as 'all talk.'" —The Philadelphia Public Ledger to-day trots out United States District Attorney E. Lowry Humes, of Mead ville, as the possible Democratic nomi nee for Governor next year, saying that since George W. Guthrie Is gone he Is the "most likely candidate." It will be recalled that the Ledger gave prominence to various possibilities In 1914 and that they were found to be stalking horses at the finish. ' —Friends of Joseph F. Guffey, the Allegheny county Democratic boss who will shortly retire as acting state chairman after having failed to do any of the things which the Demo cratic State leaders had promised they were going to do, are engaged in booming him for the Democratic nom ination for Governor, too. Guffey would be about the easiest man to defeat and it is doubtful whether the old-time Guffey men would have much to do with him. —Democratic State Chairman Mc- Lain will be home from bordei 1 serv ice next week and will assume charge of affairs at the Democratic windmill in a few weeks. He will find the headquarters well run, but the Demo crats in the Legislature running with out any leadership. —Thero does not'appear to be much excitement over the bills to abolish the party square and to do various other things to the ballot. The election bills are piling up in the pigeon holes of the committees in charge, but it does not seem likely that very much will be done about them. The Demo crats are getting ready to roar about some corrupt practices acts but they will not get far enough to cause any trouble for any Democrats. —S. C. Wagenseller, a well-known clerk In the Department of Internal Affairs, is being actively urged by his friends to become a candidate for the Republican nomination for regis ter and recorder in Northumberland county this year. Mr. Wagenseller Is a resident of Shamokln and has been active in party affairs. A dispatch from Ilazleton says: "S J. Hughes, the city clerk, who has been, registrar of vital statistics here for the State Department of Health ever since the system of recording births and deaths was started In 1906, received notice from Harrlsburg to day that J. B. Hutchinson, aged sev enty-six, has been appointed as his successor and to turn over the books as soon as the latter qualifies. It is charged by friends of Hughes that the naming of Hutchinson, who has always been a stanch Democrat, Is THE PEOPLE'S FORUM FEEBLE MINDED EXHIBIT To the Editor of the Telegraph: I happened into the rooms in Lo cust street where the feeble minded exhibit is being held tho other day and was surprised at the small number of people there. On inqury, I learned that that day was no different from any other and that only a few dozen came in to see tho exhibits during the en tire evening. ' Of course we realize that in the face of a great countrywide railroad strike, threatened precipitation of our country info war and the many other news happenings of the day, such a relatively minor thing as the elimina tion of feeblemindedness in the State of Pennsylvania retires into the shade. Every citizen of 1 larrisburg owes it to himself or herself to obtain through the sources that tho Slate Board of Charities has provided, information 011 the scourge that to a degree threat ens the welfare of the State. Where a cancer grows, the doctor burns out the spot. A worthy attempt to segre gate tho feebleminded of the State is being made in this city and other cities and it should be supported. INTERESTED. AGAHNST MILITARY TRAINING To the Editor of the Telegraph: And now, dear friends, another great imperative and urgent responsibility rests upon you and all other American citizens who would not have the Unit ed States involved in the European maelstrom. Do not think I exagger ate, Out of my political experience I am convinced that it is only as the American people are aroused and re sistant, that they escape tho doom of a period of militarism anfl retrogres sion. The Senate military committee has reported favorably the Chamber lain bill which requires six month com pulsory military training of all voung men from the age of 19 to 26. In 41 Stute Legislatures at this moment there have been introduced bills for compulsory military training of boys in the public schools of those States. Think of it! It is agread among edu cators—Dr. Sargent, of Howard Uni versity, one of the most widely recog nized authorities on the subject, is positive and emphatic that military training is among the poorest methods for the development of youth. The ac tion is automatic, stiff and repressive and opposed to tho present day ideals of bodily exercise for freedom, control und expression. Tho great countries at present engaged in warfare committed ns they are to militarism, do not prac tice military training in the schools. The system was temporarily tried in England and France, but was given due to politics because the former some years ago, became a leading Pro gressive. He was elected a delegate for Roosevelt from Luzerne county more than four years ago. —Judge John M. Garman, of Wilkes- Barre, who was here last night on Ills way homo from tho Houck funeral, remarked that the Legislature did not seem Inclined to do much and that the best it could do would be to pass ap propriation bills and then go home without adding to the stack of laws now existing. —The Senate seems to have con firmed most of the postmasters about whom there was much doubt and the Democrats are now sitting back watch ing what is going to happen In towns where the faithful want to split the terms such in Reading. The action of A. Mitchell Palmer in putting his own candidate Into place at Bethlehem is being much commented upon and some of the Democratic congressmen are inclined to buck. Invocation to Nature Earth, oceun, air, brother- hood! If our mother have imbued my soul With aught of natural piety to feel Your love, and recompense the boon with mine; If dewy morn, and odorous noon, and even, With sunset and Its glorious ministers, And solemn midnight's tingling silentness; If autumn's hollow sighs In the sere woods, And winter's robing with pure snow and crowns Of starry ice the gray grass and bare boughs; If spring's voluptuous paintings, when she breathes Her first sweet kisses, have been dear to me; If no bright bird, insect, or gentle beast 1 consciously have injured, but still loved And cherished these my kindred— then forgive . This boast, beloved brethren, and withdraw No portion of your wonted favor now! —Percy Bysshe Shelley., MARCH 17, 1917. MP because of its uaelessness and fu tility. It is not fitted to modern war fare. It would seem that the average soldier needs to be trained to the use of the pick and shovel rather than to the use of the sword and gun. When it comts to the wholesale slaughter of men. machine guns appear to be the most effective and economical instru ments of war; while it is estimated that at Verdun as much dirt has been dug for trenches as was handled in building of the Panama canal. Think of the transformation of the world that might be effected if all the enor mous energy now being spent in de struction could be turned to world bet terment. In the present world situation op> position to compulsory military train ing in the schools of the United States looms up as a great moral issue, sec ond only to opposition to war itself, and very closely related to it. Uni versal compulsory military training announces to the world that we peo ple of the United States have aban doned our ideals, that we are prepar ing to get into tho game of war and are training our youth for it. Will this not breed that same jealousy and rivalry and fear towards us that ex ists among tho nations of Europo to wards each other—the very root of war? And over and above all else, consider the effects on the boys them selves. What hope is there for the fu ture if our boys in schoo 1 and our young men just out of school are to be trained not only in body but in mind and spirit disciplined to the militaristic idea? Compulsory mili tary training is the gravest danger threatening us at tills time. If the militarists and the munition makers should succeed in getting possession of our schools it would not bo long be fore protest against war will be a crime punishable by death, shooting, hanging or any old hurry-up method. We dare not complacently assume that because our institutions are free in form, we are safe; for unless we guard against the insidious encroach ment of destructive tendencies we shall lose their essential spirit. Only a little more than a generation ago the Germans were aghast at the introduc tion of conscription. Up to the time of the present war England regarded her freedom from conscription an ele mental condition of liberty. After a bitter struggle she yielded to the pres sure of conscription and she has also surrendered tho rights of free speech and of a free press. Are the American people asleep or dumb with fear that they are not moving on their National and State Capitols In protest against such laws as compulsory military training of our youths? Harrlsburg, Pa. 11. F. P. | OUR DAILY LAUGH INSULTED DIGNITY. L <dy \ Dug What'* " the cause of jour grouch? }£[/ J j Turtle You'd fc I have a grouch r! V / too. If your wife wanted to use you tor a washboard. /"-; ,/L I *rj 0m fe Q) AMATORY. {' y-rV Don't you >W ''•'MB think they are /STV ,M two souls with JftyjA but a single thought? Mvm Well, I II 'lull shouldn't won- Vl lit/ der ' They are 1 llf — both acting like yj-t\W"TT" P* r ' ec ' idiots. DEFINED. What is a tVh Ls | margin, pa? T-~ o // J A margin, my J boy, is much tho same as a verge. When you buy W stocks on a mr- jp/S gin you are on fl the verge of los- • 11 *rW. ing your money. [j jmfo' Bmtittg (EJjat Httfps to frame a dog license law for the State which will afford a great er measure of protection for farmers, especlallytho se engaged in the sheep-, raising Industry which lu increasing 1 In value in agricultural counties, arc being taken by the State Department of Agriculture, the State Game Com mission and representatives of State wool interests. Havoc among flocks ot sheep is reported as increasing and the damages which counties must pay M lias been running between $35,000 and $40,000 per pear. Objections haye been made to the enforcement of the present dog license law by a number ol' counties, whose olticials contep* that the requirement that the county should have unlicensed animals killed "" co s ß t'tutional. The act has been ®",° r , some counties with good Jesuits In thinning out the number of ownerless dogs, instances having been round where dogs were found in al- W K. d , "I*'®' OUe ° f tho SUKRCS tions which-has been made is that the adopt in a modified form an tnglish system of requiring dogs to no penned up or confined wlthtt yards after sundown, while in other instances certain restrictions upon o! J , einK ,lcon sed have been fnif ? various ideas are bc w.ni ? OUt wlth the object of !} a *V?5 future meetings to agree upon Provisions ol a bill to submit to the Legislature. * * nninni 0 ®' 1 " 1 , 8 say that the number ?U2 In ? aud loan associations char tered during the first quarter of the piesent year will probably run ahead or the number granted letters patent in any similar peri*i. Such assocla "°"s Jave been incorporated at the rate pf six and eight and some times week and as practically all have authorized capital of $1,000,000 each the aggregate amount of capital au thorized runs high in value, in addi tion a number of such organizations . d notices to increase stock from $2,000,000 to 05,000,000. Dean George W. Kirchway, of the Columbia Uaw School, of New York, one of the most eminent authorities on penology In the country, is to speak here next Tuesday in behalf of tho bills to abolish capital punishment. He succeeded Thomas M. Osborne as warden of Sing Sing prison and elab orated the ideas of that noted reform- l r .-,, T J* c , ! i n w '" be the guest of Bishop Darlington while in this city. * • The original grants of the property upon which the borough of Milton stands have been photographed bv r red eric A. Oodehftrles, Deputy Sec retary of the Commonwealth, who is editor of tlie Miltoniun. The grants show the signature of John Penn and are dated right after the French and Indian war. The original survey is also shown. # • * • The Rev. j. rtuuch Stein, form ri,,£ a l tor . ol ' u St - John ' s Reformed Church, in this city, and lately In t.i^uY e , at Reformed Church. Bethlehem, has accepted a call to Christ Reformed Church, Wilkes- Harre. Mr. Stein was prominent In re ligious affairs when in Ilarrisburg and has many friends here. * • • X''° f ?", ow military matters are of the opinion that there should V ,* * aken to set this States male population Into such listed shape that communities could bo drawn upon to furnish organizations for delence. The number of men wli* i . n the army Is larger thaff M, ilt tllc same timo there is such need for manufacturing, transportation and farming that ii S d Ju e(lui '-° Ci ; ro in forming new units The general belief is that In the event of war there would bo wnnil p ll volunteer army which would form a line of defence behind the National Guard, which would rank with the regulars. Eventually when trained, this volunteer army would bear the burden of the war * * * * '\ Riding along the Riverside to see the Ice seemed to be a popular diver sion Saturday and yesterday and there were thousands of people who went out to see the singular conditions cre ated along the banks by the Ice. Not lor years has the ice been piled up the way It is at present and there to ilT 0 sur P_ r,s Og formations to be seen between the Rockville "rif fles and Hill island. The "front steps appear to be going through the situation fairly well although they aie hard to find in some sections. As for the numerous small Islands they ook like battlements now with tho 'V® P'' ed many feet Into the air over their tops. Its rather remarkablo when one thinks how the islands look now to realize that a few months hence they will be green with trees. Members of the Legislature are Mowing u great interest in the Capitol Park extension plans and there will be little discussion about bills to beautify the reservation. It is noticeable that anions the members there are many who regret that the State did not buv to the river while it was about it A sentiment to that effect is growing in the state, however Harrlsburgers may think about it. | WELL KNOWN PEOPLE —Congressman O. D. Bleaktey, of Franklin, who went from Philadel phia to Washington by aeroplane, wants to do it again. —Henry Rcuterdahl, who is urging that the interned sailors be removed from Leaguo Island navy yard, is one of tho foremost naval critics and a great Rooster for a big navy. —D. L. HoopinKarner, connected with Carnegie Institute at Pittsburgh, will take up important educational work for New York banks. —Henry C. Fownes, of Pittsburgh, won the Pinehurst golf prize this spring. He and other relatives have won It In years gone by. —J. L. Replogle, the steel magnate, has been elected president of the American Vanadium Company, suc ceeding J. J. Flannery, of Pittsburgh. —Porter S. Kier, Pittsburgh busi man, has been elected president of the national itsadciatlon of manufacturers of refractories, Including big llio brick plants and the like. • —Prof. Samuel Hamilton. Alle gheny county school superintendent, wants people in his county to tako greater Interest In rural education. * DO YOU KNOW "1 That Harrisburg manufactures more sun bonnets tlmn any city in, the state outside of Philadelphia? HISTORIC HARRISBURG In early days the town meetings used to be held at one of the numer ous hotels and it was not until after the War of 1812 that courthouse meet ings became popular. When Moses Heard God Out of heaven he made thee to hear ' his voiee, that he might Instruct thee; and upon earth ho shewed thee his great lire; and thou hoardost his words out of the midst of the Are.— Deuteronomy lv, 38,
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