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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-30
FRAGMENTS
INRUMANIAN
LINE RE TIRE
Command Takes Measures
to Restore Positions
Austro Attacks Fail.

Petrograd, Aug. DO large
proportion of two Russian regi-
ments i'm the F0kShani region on
the Rumanian front left their
trenches and retired yesterday,
says today's war office statement.
The dispersal oi one of the reEi-
ments followed and measures have
been taken. il Is stated to restore
the positions affected i'm the battle
now in progress.
Rome. Aug. 80 Austrian counter
in force were made yesterday
against the new Italian positions on
the front above Gorilla, the war Of
fee reports. Everywhere the Aus
TRANS were driven back, and at some
points the Italians made further
gains.
Germans Are Repulsed.
Paris. Aug. 30-German attacks on
the Verdun front last night were re-
pulsed completely, the war Office an
nounces The French penetrated Ger
man positions in the Champagne, tax
ing prisoners and machine gum.
London, Aug 30-"Tbe enemy artil-
lery was active during the night in the
Newport sector" says today's war Of
fee statement THE weather was
stormy and Wet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-30
THE WEATHER

Fair and warmer tonight Friday.
partly cloudy and warmer
Temperature at a. m. 81 Highest
yesterday. rs lowest last night. %
Velocity OF wind al z a m, miles
per hour.
Precipitation none
Relative humidity at p aa.. AZ: at
a m 81 at I p IN today 80
Stage of water. -, "a fall ct ia
last "a hours
J. n SHERIER. NIeteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-30

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Leased Wire Report ]
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-30

Al N b er Of Audit
g,,reau Of Calculations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-30

Washington, Aug So Japan's
mission headed by EiscouRt ishii
uas received today by the senate
with 81 ceremony iu which Senator
Salisbury, president protein. vel
rame# .G- visitors in the absence
af Vice President Marshall and
Ei-cmug Ishii made an address
bearing message OF friendship
and good Will between the nations.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15

said about Friend Tobacco, a man
who was a big Lacquer from top to
toe, no less than Charles Kingsley,
author of Westward Ho," and q
dozen other ripping good novels. We
would take Charles Kingsley's word
about a serious matter like tobacco
mighty sight quicker than the
mountings of old King James, the
gaZaoo who was lucky to be on the
throne when England and Scotland
got handcuffed.
What must that tough old mon
arch have been supplied with when
habit Is custom loathsome 10 the
the brain, dangerous to the lungs,
and in the black sinking fume
thereof nearest resembling the hor-
rible Stygian smoke of the pit that
is bottomless. James probably never
smoked anything but cabbage leaves,
and it is admitted that foreign to-
hacco is far inferior to the native
stuff raised in old Virginia.
Poor James; what q reception he
would receive to-day over on the
front, if he pulled This twaddle. AS
matter of fact he made n narrow
gauge king and nobody trusted him,
so his estimate of tobacco is not
worth a puff. But Charles Kingsley,
ah. we take his word like change
from an honest grocer, without
counting it. He tells the real story
of soldiers smokes, n friend, food,
and companion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
Reserves Will Have
Holiday Intermission

For the first time since their or
ganization June ;, the Harrisburg
Reserves will have intermission in
which there will be no drills from
December 81 to January 4, during
the holiday season.
Winter work was discussed at a
meeting of the officers of the organ
iZation at the City Grays' ArmorN
last evening and plans were made
for drills, rifle practice and guard
duty. Instruction in the manual OF
arms is now in full swing and mem
bers will be required to qualify al
the indoor rifle range at the armory,
which will be used Jointly with the
Harrisburg Rifle Club. Qualitica-
ton of active members will be
obligatory.
The board last evening elected
twenty men to membership and
dropped a dozen. A number were
transferred to the associate list. .
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
Uncle Sam to Count Your
Tax to Save You Trouble

The perpleXing problem of how
much income tax you owe Uncle Sam
is going to be eased considerably,
promises B. +. Davis, collector of
internal revenue for this district, as
soon as the government is ready to
send out agents who will give the
necessary advice. The agent will
be sent to every county seat and not
only will they straighten out all
puzzles but they will swear you to
the return, take your money and
give you a receipt. Returns for in
come for 1917 must be made be-
tween January l and MarHa !. All
post offices will know just when the
government agent is to appear and
it will then be up to the tax payer
to call on him if he does not intend
to evade the law or compromise him
self.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15

every phase of the campaign for its
abundant success and the glory of
God. The conference stands ready to
do everything in its power for the
assistance of the Second Baptist
Church in her present houseless con-
dition.
From Watch Night special season
of prayer will be observed in each OF
the cooperating churches in this city
and Steelton; every church officer and
every member is urged to attend
these prayer meetings. The churches
are in the business of the King for
souls. and IL we would have Gods
guidance in our every affair of life
we must make spiritual things our
main business. Let all our churcehs
pray then for great spiritual shower
on these union efforts for souls.
Tile members of the conference are
urged to be present at the weekly
meeting at Wesley Church on Mon
day morning at 1880 to receive their
preaching appointments for the union
revival services. Let us all be pres
ent and on time.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
PLAN GREAT
UNION REVIVAL
Evangelistic Services to Begin
in Harris A. M. +. Zion
Next Month

Arrangements are now complete
for the great evangelistic campaign
of the Interdenominational Ministers
Conference of Harrisburg and Vicin-
ity. which begins on Sunday after
noon. January 6, at the Harris A. NJ.
IL. Zion Church. one fun week will
be spent in each cooperating church
and the united choirs under the lead
ership of the Rev. A. j. Greene, will
sing the gospel songs which mean so
much to believers. The Second Bap-
tist Church building, in which pente-
costal showers We're experienced dur
ing the last year campaign, has been
put out of commission by fire since
spring. and therefore that church will
not have week of her own in a
building, but her members, under
the leadership of their pastor, DR.
Greene. will be actively engaged in
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
New Athletic Body Is
Planning For Busy Wintel

Members of the Young Mems
Bible class of the Park Street United
Evangelical Church have organized
an athletic club. This club will be
known as the Merton Athletic Assoc
citation. The use of a quarters which
Will be utilized as O gymnasium has
been secured by the association. A
basketball team is now being drilled
under Coach ziegler.
The newly elected officers of thd
association are: President, F. U
Hoover; secretary, Clark Swengel
and treasurer, Laurence Hand. A
campaign will soon be launched I'd
increase the present membership OF
the organization which is now thirty
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15

Mrs. Mary st. Clair Shadmau. 81,
widow OF the late Samuel Shadman,
formerly of Williamsport, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. George H.
Grove. 1247 Kittatinny street, yester-
day morning after a long illness Fu-
neral services will he held from the
house at $50 towmorrow evening.
Further services and burial will be
made at .Williamsport. The follow
ing children survive: Mrs. George H.
Grove, of this city; G. B. Shadman. OF
Washington. D. c.; Mrs. ]. p. Yount,
of Philadelphia Harry and Ray Shad-
man. of Youngstown. Ohio; Mrs. T.
Whitaker, of Chicago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
TOBACCO IS
TRUE FRIEND OF
MEN AT FRONT
Foreign Tobacco Is Far In
ferior to That Bought
in America

Sir Walter Raleigh, name of worth!
How sweet for thee to know
King James, who never smoked on
earth.
Is smoking down below.
For when all things were made
none was made better than tobacco
to be n lone mans companion, a
bachelors friend, a hungry mans
food, a sad mans cordial, a wake
full mans sleep and a chilly mans
fire"
That's what a really great man
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
TO ENLIST HOME GUARD

The local RECRUITING Office has re]
ceived instructions from WashingtQ1
of 81 for home guard service. Fifteed
thousand men will be needed in th{
new Home Defense Army, and HarI
risburg recruiting officers hope I'd
furnish creditable number of thu
new Army.
Men will be recruited at once. Th}
men will be sent to some training
cantonment for a short term OF trainI
ing. and then. as nearly as II can bj
done. assigned to duty near theiI
own homes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
Baker Comes to Aid of
Thousands Unable to Enlist
By associated Press

Washington, Dec. 15.-Secretary
Baker to-day came to the relief of
the thousands of men who have vol
unteered for the Regular Army but
have been rejected because of the
breakdown of the recruiting ma
chinery, by ordering that all quail
fled applicants who presented them
selves before noon to-day should be
accepted even though their ma
animation and other details could
not be accomplished until later.
Thousands of men, seeking to vol
unteer. before the new draft regula-
tions went into effect at noon, had
been turned away because the re-
craiting stations were swamped.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
BETHLEHEM STEEL
LAYS PLANS FOR
NEW PEACE WORK
Head of Great Industry Prom
ises Permanent Prosperity
in Allentown Speech

Allentown. Pa. Dec. 15-Perma-
nent prosperity for the Lehigh VAL
lev through the medium of the Beth
lelem Steel Company as founda-
tion was virtually promised Thurs
day night by Eugene G.. Grace. pres
ident OF the Bethlehem Company, in
an address at the annual dinner of
the Allentown Chamber of Com
merce. His statement, supplement-
eel in measure by an address de-
liVered by Mr.. Schwab himself. was
that while Bethlehem is working
now on war materials. it is designed
TO be employed to the top of its
capacity on peace work, and that
il will be so employed.
Bethlehem has contracts for more
torpedoboat destroyers than there
are in the whole world to-day" said
Mr.. Grace. explaining his remark
that the destroyer was being de-
pended upon to cope with the sub
marine. Bethlehem is making steel
for every torpedo the government
has under contract
Optimistic as to Future
AS to the future or the company
when war orders cease. Mr.. Grace
was frankly optimistic. He told of
the company's decision to place the
headquarters of the Bethlehem en-
terprises in Bethlehem itself. so that
sales of ships will be made in Beth
lehem and not in New York or else
where. Wed actually launch ships
here if the water were deep enough,
he laughingly added.
AS TO the future of our plants,
which now employ $4,000 hands
against 5000 three years ago. let
me say that every extension we have
made has been with a view to per-
manence; every building erected has
been a permanent building. When
peaces comes all this capacity will
he employed upon other work, and
it will be employed, or Mr.. Schwab
will get a new organization.
When the Liberty Bonds came
out I bought pretty freely said Mr..
Schwab. II went to the president
of the Equitable Trust Company. in
New York, MIR. Krech. and told him
wanted to borrow $2,00O,OO0. l
had to pay for the bonds. He didn't
look exactly favorable, and finally
But Charley. you 4lready have
a loan of $2.000,000 here oh, hell
l said. 4 had forgotten about that. y
Duty of American Citizens
From Liberty Bonds Mr.. Schwab
passed to the duty of American citl-
zens in this time of trial, making an
earnest plea for an enlightened
Americanism that will make every
man do his part for the country.
In a reminiscent way he talked OF
his views on the relations between
man and man. and the hitherto arti-
fetal distinctions of aristocracy. The
new aristocracy, he said. would be
made up of those who do things and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
nPENING TnkYn GARnEN

The Tokyo Tea Garden, a new res
taurant with oriental furnishings and
atmosphere will be opened at 225
Market street, Monday, December II.
1t occupies the second floor of the
large building and has been elabo-
rately and tastefully fitted up and
furnished. American and oriental
dishes will be served.
Special attention will be given to
afternoon teas
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
SCHEDULE OF AWARDS

Viewers for the railroad improve
ments at Second, Front and Mulberry
streets announced to-day the sched-
of awards, which will be exhib-
tion with these cases, which involve
many property owners in the Second
ward district from the. river east to
Third and Mulberry streets.
Schedules of awards in the grading
of Orange street will be ready De-
cember "a, and in the grading of
Summit street, December 81.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
sLAsHES HIS THROAT

John Beltzhoover is at the hospital
sugering from a self-inflicted slash
across his throat, as n result of his
attempt. late last night. to commit
suicide at the Lynch Hotel, where he
has been living. Beltzhoover made
the wound with n small pocketknife.
At the hospital it was stated he would
live.
and children with whom he had not
been living.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
SERGEANT r.. G. McNEAL
EARNS LIEUTENANCY

Robert c. McNeal, who was first
sergeant of the Governors Troop
while they were stationed on the
Mexican Border, has been elevated to
the rank of second lieutenant of the
One Hundred and Ninth Machine Gun
Company, stationed at Camp Hancock.
McNeal was formerly a craftsman at
the Pennsylvania Railroad Station
here, and was widely known here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
EDWIN HooFNAGLE DIES

Penbrook, Pa, Dec. 15.-Edwin
Hoofnagle, aged II, died on Thurs
day night at his home in Candy
street. He was a retired farmer
and is survived by his wife and two
daughters. Funeral services will be
o'clock at the home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15

who serve. and he made a telling
point that many man would DOUBT
less have exceeded records made py
the leaders of to-day had opportun-
ity but come their way.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
NONSUPPoRT CASES

Four nonsupport cases have been
listed for hearing on Monday. The de-
PENDANTS are: Ed. B. Humer. S. r.
Hall. William j. Mclaughlin and
John Schraum.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15

On the new premier of Italy. Wit
torio Orlando, has fallen the difficult
task of governing the nation while
the armies in the north are holding
the Germans and Austrians or push
ing them back.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10

lose heart now We are free for the
moment at least, and must plan to
remain free Where are we? Do you
know"
She stared around at the rows of
black houses
There are no lights to display the
numbers. Yes, there Is one. I do
not recognize this street, but we are
on the Thirty-third Street block on
the south side. Where Is your aero
plane?"
told her, waiting to learn what
she would say, unable TO decide for
myself even IN which direction to
drive
eff we only knew what Brandt
what the police will do" she said, strug-
Cling with the problem Keep on as
you are, only little faster, while
We are headed south?"
Yes; the direction does not greatly
matter, so We get safely out of this
neighborhood."
We made two or three blocks before
she spoke again; l busy guiding the
machine over 3 rather rough roadway,
but glancing aside into her face as We
passed under the street lights No pzsser-
by appeared on the sidewalks
What time is 1t. MONSIEUR
Nearly two o'clock
About three hours more OF dark
ness then. II do not know what
to say-Ehat to decide" and I could
distinguish the tremor IN her voice.
You see II have never been a
fugitive from justice before" with q
little hysterieal laugh. even as
newspaper reporter my life has been
rather uneyentful, and this Is problem
not SO EASILY solved. What do you
think, Monsieur"
My thought is they viii make
every effort to reeapture US" I an
swered sOberly- Those two dead
men viii have to be accounted for In
some way. To save himself, and
gain time to get out of the country,
Brandt VIII certainly endeavOr TO shift
the whole affair onto Us. The very
fact that We have run away, after
resisting the police, viii lend prob
ability to his story"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10

stumbled over the step. and sprawled
full length against the stairs. jammed
the door shut
Quick, Mademoiselle; the keyP'
She held 1t out, and l thrust it into
the lock Even as the bolt shot
home the heavy body of the enraged
sergeant crashed against the strong
wood HIS hands fumbled for the
Foley" he yelled savagely, the
muffled voice evidencing his injured
feelings. They've got away. Damn
theml They slugged melr
My eyes met those of Miss Probvn
and she laughed almost hystericaIiy.
dazed still with the suddenness OF the
Obi OH What shall we do? I
[ am all confused"
You'll get your senses In a minute.
No one Is hurt, except that policeman
may have a sore head. Come, let's
get out OF this-the door will not
hold them long Which path leads to
the gate?"
The roadway is yonder." she
gasPed, around the corner of the
house Seei there where the car
stands She drew In her breath
s sh;apP atCan you operate ma
know the French and German
cars" 800 man
This is Mercedes; heard some
one say-yes, seel oh, such luekl"
There was not so much noiee from
within; doubtless Brandt had counseled
less uproar, being more anxious to
escape notice than to recapture us.
indeed our violent disappearance even
policemen would not remain quiet for
long; l took a hasty glance at the
machine, and eranked the engine.
Get In, MademoiselIe," I said.
taxing her hand In mine, and feeling
quite content. 1T is nothing to add
another crime to our nights catalogue.
What Is 1t you say In America, one
can hang as well for sheep as lamb.
have 1t right"
Practically so, yes-but I SERIOUSLY
object to hanging for either. There:
they have begun on the door again.
Let US get out Of here"
1t was new car, and 3 powerful
one My experience with its make was
not extensive, and I ran somewhat sIoy-
~ down the rounded driveway, Some
one fired single shot In our rear.
which must have been 3 signal for
two men stepped out of the shrubberv
INTO the open gateway. I saw them
even as Mademolselle elutched NV
arm, and obeying my first swift in
stinct, turned on full power. They
sPrang back to escape the flying
wheels, one falling headlong; the other,
shielded by q stone post. fired three
shots, one of which crashed into the
tonneau- The same instant we whirIed
INTO the street, dashed past an inter
section, and plunged into the shadows
beyond the arc light. As we took the
turn, almost running on two wheels.
L saw 3 policeman racing for the cor
ner, his star cleaning, but we were
already past and gone. Two blocks,
three blocks, sped by; We ieaped a
street car track, and then took another
turn INTO quiet avenue. l slowed down
until the mahIne was almost noiseIess,
and glanced aside at my companion.
Her eyes were Ike stars, and her
hair flying wildly.
Wasn't it greatl" she painted. "I
i never rode so fast before
Some sport-yes, my own blood
pulslng with excitement, "but, Made
moiselle, where are We TO go?''
CHAPTER XIV
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
Tw1CE-A-MoNTH MAGAZINE SECTION

as the door opened slightly, the CLEAN
OF an electric light some distance away
revealed two men outside, one wearing
the police uniform. We both stood
motionless; then 1 felt her hand grip
mine which held the revolver.
"No, not that" she murmured
swiftly. Keep it out of sight" Then
she stood straight before them.
You are the officers sent from
the statIon?" she asked, her voice
clear and low
Yes, madam" respectfully enough.
You viii find Mr.. Brandt in the
hbrary-the first door to your left
Who, madam"
Captain Brandt, of the German
for you"
The sergeant glanced uneasily at
the silent detective, who stepped
forward.
This is news to u.s." he said in
rougher tone. 1t was Issy Eisen-
barth who telephoned the sation.
barth who telephoned the station"
Yes, at Captain Brandt's sequest, -
coOlly. You didn't suppose Essen
barth had any money did your"
The detective grinned
Never knew him to have" he adj
mltted, but he has got some pull.
What's the case, anyhow, sister
Murder"
"No. and they've got the ones
who did 1t? Say, what IS the gamer"
She leaned forward eonfidentially,
her face revealed In the light
1t may need to be hushed up for a
few hours she whispered. Captain
Brandt viii explain inside He can
afford to pay we'll.
The two men. exchanged chances,
and then both stared at the girl
",You're a wise one, all right"
admitted the plain clothes admiringly,
but L m not SO sure your tip Is straight
Where are you two going?"
We're newspaper reporters" she
answered promptly. 81 am on the
tPrk55;' you know me, Snyder. Now
wait until I explain; this is a City
Associated News man. We got onto
this by accident, but are going to
keep mum. There is other graft beside
the police variety"
The sergeant scratched his head.
Maybe she's right, Foley" he
said, tapping the others sleeve ats
Miss Probyn- I know that. I've
seen her at the City Hall more than
once You meant to get safey out
OF the way before we got here?"
Yes, and you might as well forget
you have ever seen U.S."
Well, maybe all you say is straight"
broke IN the detective roughly, Hbut
1t looks damn queer to me. You
wait a minute while l see this man
Brandt Stay here with them, Synder.
and don't let either one go till / tell
you; watch out noWl"
He pushed past US into the narrow
entry, shouldering me roughly In
getting by Snyder stood just out
side, one foot on the step, his hands
gripping his night-stick The girl
leaned back against the brick Wall,
her face white IN the CLEAN of the
electric, breathing heavily. nv ewes
caught the glimmer of dull metal
IN her hand nearest met was the KEY.
the key of the door Desperation
drove me to action; the delay of an
instant meant certain exposure and
@rrest- The detective must be already
at the head of the stairs. There wes
chance With 3 single stem
| had Snyder by the throat, hurled
HIM about, and drove my fist to his
chm. He went staggering backward,