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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
Seven Boys Charged With
Serious Crime by Father
of Small Up Town Girl

Three boys early to-day were ar
rested, charged with having Grim
inally attacked young girl last night
in wildwood Park. -Four others are
being sought in connection with the
crime.
The boys were taken before Alder
man DeShong, of the Twelfth ward,
for a hearing. DeShong to-day re-
fused to give out details of the case,
saying that the boys and their par
ents would not like the crime to be-
come known.
The father of the girl later in the
day consulted District Attorney
Stroup. The father, who is a we'll
known fireman, said he would push
the case through the courts to de-
guilty ones.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
MiddletOwn Boy Dies
From Mysterious Gun
Shot Wound in Head

Mystery surrounds the death of
Paul Bergstresser, IA years old, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Bergstresser.
of Ann street, Middletown, who was
found early this morning by a broth
er in a woodshed on the lot at the
rear of his home suffering from
a bullet wound in his head. Young
Bergstresser was taken to his home
where he died at 10 o'clock without
regaining consciousness.
Alarmed by the absence of his
brother, Paul, one of the Bergstres-
ser boys went in search of the bow.
Shortly after $50 o'clock the limp
form of the lad was found lying in
the woodshed with blood flowing
from the wound in his head. A .22
caliber rifle was found lying at his
side.
Coroner Eckinger was notified and
at once began an investigation. 1t is
believed the gun was accidentally
discharged while the lad was clean
ing it. No funeral arrangements
have been made.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
But German Propaganda and
Peace Literature Fail to
Influence Patriots
ALLIED TROOPS ARE NEAR
Spies Gave KaiSer's Hosts De-
tailed Information Be-
fore Battle
BY associated Press

Rome, Nov. l0.-Italy will con-
tinue to fight until the end despite
the efforts of German propaganda
and the disaster on the Isonzo front,
in the opinion of official circles here.
The government must fight the eff
fects of Austrian and German propa-
gnda as well as do all in it's power
to drive the enemy from Italian soil.
1t is felt Italy narrowly escaped
the fate of Russia, as it is believed
the campaign carried on to destroy
the spirit of the Army and the reo-
pie reached its height when the
Austro- German blow was struck in
have been healed.
Since the Isonzo defeat the "u-
thorities have learned that anti Brit
tsh and anti-American reports were
widely circulated throughout Italy.
Austrian aviators dropped bombs
over Italian trenches containing Ger
man propaganda and peace litera-
ture. The propaganda campaign was
also carried on through resident
German citizens.
During the recent retreat it was
noted that the Austro- Germans pos
sessed detailed information concern
ing the number of Italian troops and
their positions.
1taly's armies, under new COM
mander, General DiaZ, are in their
new positions, probably along the
Piave river, ready to offer stouter
resistance to the Austro- German in
vaders. 1t is apparent the momen-
tary halt on the Livenza river was
only for the purpose of delaying the
enemy as much as possible until the
bulk of the Italian forces could es-
tablish themselves in the new de-
fense line.
British and French troops have
arrived in Northern Italy and will
aid the Italians in beating back the
invaders from capturing Venice and
the rich manufacturing district in
lombard and Piedmont. Berlin re-
ports the Teutons advancing toward
the Piave through hill and over
plain, indicating that the italian
Withdrawal in the Carnic Alps as
not yet halted.
General Cadorna has been appoint
ed italian member on an inter-allied
staff. The other members are Gen
eral Foch, one of the great French
leaders, and General Wilson, of the
British staff. These three probably
will take supreme direction of the
allied campaign in Northern Italy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
Veterans Will Hold Ball;
Proceeds to Be Devoted to
Smokes For Our Soldiers

Members of Captain Howard f.
Calder Post, Veterans of Foreign
Wars, will give ball the evening of
December u, in Winterdale !: all, the
proceeds of which will be devoted to
the purchase of smokes for the bows
in France. A good orchestra will be
engaged for the ball and the hall
Will be handsomely decorated for the
event. ..... ..........
Members of the Post are all men
who know what it means to be thou
sands of miles from home without
even the comfort of a smoke. They
have decided that they can do moth
ing that would be more appreciated
by the men in the Army than to pro-
vide tobacco for them.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
INCREASE TN TAX
RATEFOR 1918N
NOW FORECAST
New Budget Attracts Almost
Undivided Attention of
City Officials
PROBLEM is DIFFICULT
Increasing Costs of Labor and
Materials May Mean In
crease in Expenses

With less than two months until
the new administration in City Coun-
ell takes office the commissioners al
ready are making plans for their
budgets for next year. While 1t is
certain that the city tax rate will be
raised according to some of The off,
cials, the budget will determine
largely how much of an increase
may be necessary.
Daniel L. Keister, whose election
as mayor is practically assured, will
be the only one of the new members
of council who will have chance 60
arrange his budget. Commissioners
Lynch and Gross. both reelected,
also will start work on their account
of expenses for the coming year. but
DR.. Samuel +. Hassler and Charles
w. Burtnett will not take office
until January after the budget has
been passed. They may be called
into conference when 1t is prepared
however.
Garbage Again
The present commissioners are
facing a difficult problem as they
prepare their accounts for next
year. With increasing cost in mate
rails for repairs, increasing labor
costs, the ashes and garbage collec-
ton trouble, Hardscrabble and
other needed improvemen facing
them, it will require much fgurinS
to determine the various items.
City Assessor Thompson Is work
ing on the assessment figures an"
the board of revision will probabl
meeting in the next two or thre
weeks, after which the commission
ers can decide finally on the budgc.
and tax rate.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
WAR VETERAN TELLS
OF SOLDIERS NEEDS
Y. M. c. A. Campaign Will Keep Men Clean and Add
Much Needed Home Touch to Lives of
Those at Front

in the Civil War 1t was Woman who
strengthened the sinews of the ma
tion with her unflagging enthusiasm;
bridged over the chasm between civil
and military life. The cry of Am
erican women in those days was to
Keep the men in the field civilians
and to make the people at home, of
both sexes, half soldiers.
Ilmes and customs change very
little, and if ever soldiers needed the
Y. M. C. A. shack and the homely
comforts and cheer furnished bv
such organizations as the Y. NJ. C. A.
1t is these lads now lined up for
France, these, the flower of our
country.
take it that few persons have
enough imagination to picture life in
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
SCHOOL BOYSAND
GIRLS TO WORK
FOR WAR FUNDS
Railroad Men Pass Hat to Pro-
vide Recreation For
U. S. Soldiers

Following the lead of boys of the
city, girls of Harrisburg are sign
ing pledges, promising to earn a dol
lar for the Y. M. C. A. and Y. w.
G. A. War Work Fund. Activities
were opened in the schools OF the
city yesterday.
Boys Campaign Director Arch II.
Dinsmore and Mrs. Mabel Cronise
Jones addressed students of Techni-
cal High and Central High schools
yesterday. Mrs. Jones spoke on the
"hostess houses" which the Y. w.
G. A. War Board is building, and Di
rector Dinsmore addressed the bows
on the subject, Boys and the War"
ut is the patriotic duty of every
boy to study more, to earn more, and
to take the place of some man who
is at the front" said Mr.. Dinsmore.
ITO keep the. standard of efficiency
at its present high point, it is nee
essary that the boys of America take
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
BY ALLEN SANGREE
Writer and Veteran of tic Rocr "

WFIter and veteran OF the BOcr War
NJ EARLY sixty years ago Abra-
IN ham Lincoln in speaking to
the Civil War Sanitary Com
mission said: Il am not accustomed
to use the language of eulogy.
have never studied the art of pay
ing compliments to women. But
must say that of all that has been
said by orators and poets since the
creation of the world in praise of
women If applied to the women of
America 1t would not do them justice
for their conduct during this war. :
When Abraham Lincoln said this
he must have known something of
the soldiers life at the front and he
evidently appraised correctly what
it means to have an intimate link be-
tween the home and the battle line.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
Town Meeting Charges
Not Upheld by Court
BY Assoeiated Press

Philadelphia, Nov 10.-Charges of
fraud brought by the Town Meeting
party against Republican election
officers in connection with the Third
division of the Fourth ward were
not borne out here to-day when the
ballot box was opened at the order
of the election court. Attorneys for
the Town Meeting party alleged that
twenty-three ballots had been ille-
gally thrown out. A count of fbe
ballots showed a total of 60 Repub-
licans and Al for the Town Meeting
party. Four ballots on each side were
found to be vitiated, which left the
final total So Republicans and as
Saz.p ..Maating,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10

3 pans, Nov Io-Gernan aviators last night dropped
: bombs French hospital at zudecoote department
F y The Norde. killing seven persons and woundng nine
3 SEIZE SUSPECTED BAGGAGE
+ Hoboken, NJ j. Nov 1o-seores Of trunks and bags
3 containing belongings Of the officers and men of the
{ North German Lloyd Steamship Line were seized by
+ Department Of Justice agents here to-day Search viii
: be made for suspected documents
r WET FORCES LEAD IN OHIO
3 Cincinnati o, Nov lo-With the substitution Of Off
eia county figures for unofficial returns in the final stages
s of ohos wet and dry contest the antprohbiton major
i hovered for forty hours near the thousand mark and
= at o'clock this morning stood at 1888.
! BERLIN REPORTS CAPTURE OF As1AGo
{ Berlin, Nov, 10.-The Austro-German forces which
invading Northern Italy have reached the Piavs river
!. Asagq has been captured The Piavs river has been
: reached all the way from susegana to the Adriate
i ENEMY CHECKED, ROME REPORTS
= Rome Nov. lo,-The enemy has been checked in the
3 odor Valley the office announces hostile thrust
at Brooon in the Tesno BASIN also has been checked
; An Italian rear guard force which had been surrounded
: at Lorenzago, succeeded in forcing its way out
: TURKISH CASUALTIES 10000
i London, Nov. lO-The British army in Palestine
pursuing the defeated Turks, has made further gains
: the office announces. Askaon has been occupied
: The Turkish casualties, exclusive Of prisoners are more
,ba. 10000
GERMANS ENTER FINLAND
.t,,1rr
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
Tarred and Feathered
Men Are Warned to Keep
Away From TusIa, Okla.
By Associated Press

Tulsa, Okla. Nov. 10.-The where
abouts of seventeen half-naked, Sc
verely beaten members of the Indus
trial Workers of the World seized
from policemen. fogged with cat
o'-nine-t tails, tarred and feathered
last night by band of sixty black
robed and hooded knights of LIB
erty," was unknown here TODAY.
With the warning never return 10
Tulsa" the /. w. WIS were started
throuFlN the brush away from the
cts sop1wed by fusillade Of shots.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
Great White Way to Be
Dimmed at IL Tonight
By Associated Press

New York. Nov. 10.-Broadway's
far-famed Great White Way" will
be dimmed for the remainder of the
war. commencing tonight, by order
of the fuel administrator at Wash
ington. The myriads of lights in their
fantastic advertising designs will not
glow only from 7.45 until IL o'clock
each night, instead of from dusk un-
til the early morning hours.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
City Now Lags in Number
of Regular Army Recruits

Pennsylvania has contributed 1.721
than New York State, according to
figures given out at the United States
Army Recruiting Station, at 325 Mar
ket street. This state has sent 28.759
men into the Army. and New York
has sent 27,03S. The Harrisburg dis
trict leads all the districts in recruit
ing. but the city of Harrisburg itself
has not contributed as large a olIota
in proportion to its size as the smaller
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
BY associated Press

Paris Nov. 10.-German troops
undertook a series of advances last
night against French positions north
west of Rheims, says to-day's Of
fetal report. They were repulsed by
the French.
The announcement follows:
"On the front northwest of
Rheims the night was marked by a
series of efforts directed by the
enemy against our trenches and
small posts, especially in the sectors
of Loivre, Courey and DuGodat. We
repulsed the enemy by our fire and
he was not able to approach our lines
at any point
East of Neuville we penetrated a
German trench and destroyed shell
ters
"On the right bank of the Meuse
(Verdun 'front.' the artillery fighting
continues to be spirited in the vicin-
ity of Chaume wood, where there
were patrol engagements il which
wetook prisoners.
A%"In the Vosges and in Alsace we
Inflicted considerable losses on the
enemy in raiding his lines northwest
of Senonnes and east of Seppois.
There is nothing to report from the
remainder of the front"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
BRITISH MAKE
BIG GAINS
IN FLANDERS
Early Morning Attack on German Positions Northwest
and North of Passchendaele Results in Successful
Drive; Gain Of 500 Yards at Some Points; German
Attacks Unsuccessful
By Associated Press

London, Now 10-The British made attack this morning
the Flanders front Passcendaee The office
nounces that early reports indicate good progress
The announcement follows:
At sunrise this morning attacked German positions
northwest and north of Passchenda The reports indicate
that good progress made The stormy with heavy
rain and high wind"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
Y. NJ. C. A. WORK POPULAR

New York, Nov. 10.-Early reports
from all sections of the country indi-
cate that the SS5, 100000 Y. M. c. A.
war fund campaign will result in a
heavy oversubscription, nccording 70
an announcement by the Nation,
War Work Council here to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity: Fair
Tonight and probably sundays
continued mild temperature,
lowest tonight about 40 de-
grees.
For Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair
Tonight and probably Sunday;
little change in temperatures
gentle to moderate winds be-
coming variable.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
KILLING OF BOY
NOW SURROUNDED
BY NEW MYSTERY
Police Can't Understand Whv
Youth Shot Second Time
at Nephew

Charles Nagle, the 14-year-old Leb-
anon boy who shot and killed his
f-year-old nephew while "playIng
rabbit" was placed under arrest in
Lebanon to-day on a charge of mur-
der preferred by the district attor-
ney. From what at. first was be-
lIeVed TO nave been an unfortunate
childhood accident there Is now n,
prospect a murder mystery of the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
Attention, Patriotic
Citizens!

The campaign workers of the
Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion and the Y. w. @. a. will call
OH you Tuesday and Wednesday,
.iext, for your contribution to the
war work fund. Do not keep
them waiting. BE ready for them
and save their time. They arc
working for your boys.
Prepare to give and give gener-
ousIy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10

British Front in Belgium, Nov.
10.-The British troops which at
chendaele area were reported at an
early hour to have battled their
way forward as much as 500 yards
at some points.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
River

The Susquehanna river and all it's
tributaries will continue TO fall
slowly. A stage of about 4.S
feet is Indicated for Harrisburg
Sunday morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Charles J. Mpple and Marian HetrlcI
Va,.
s MS Tnne Sr and Emma d. RnnEhar HarrIsburgi
sarah ZenrnE. Fishervie
H. MOhIer,
ne II Using, stOwn. - ' = '-~ ~s-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10
General Conditions

A moderate disturbance has de-
veIoped In the West and is now
central over Iowa; 1t has caused
showers i'm that state and In
Eastern South Dakota. The
weather has continued fair
throughout the remainder of
the country. except In Northern
California, where light rain has
fallen, and In Northern New
England, where some light snow
hns fallen.
There has been n general rise of
to 10 degrees in temperature
over practically all the eastern
half of the country and over
nearly all the Pacific slope,
while over thc Rocky Mountains
and Western Canada and near
Iy all the Plains States tenn
Deratures have fallen to 10
degrees in the last twenty-fOur
hours.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10

Temperatures s n. M. IS.
sun: Rises, GAS n. M; sets, SOL
u. NJ.
Moon: New moon, November ID.
River Stage; 3 feet above low
water mark.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10

Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, 81.
Lowest temperature. n.
Mean temperature, 81.
Normal temperature, n.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-10

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-19
WILL SHOW PICTURES
Two Comedies VIII be shown at
City Schools.

Motion pictures. with an extra
heavy bill, will be shown again this
week at the Elder, KaleY, Laurel,
River Park and Perley schools. The
performances include two com
edies, Buster Brown" and the
Comedians Downfall" two reels
showing military training at Culver
Military academy, educational and
travel films showing badger and
boar hunting, match manufacture.
scenes in and about Tacoma, Wash.
and Australian views. An admission
fee of = p cents is charged.
The schedule for this week is as
follows: Tuesday, at the Elder,
Wednesday at the Haley, Thursday
at the Laurel, Friday at River Park
and Saturday at Perley. A change
in program will be made next week,
according 10 F. b. Barnes, municipal
recreation director. Tonight the pic
lures Will be shown at the Lincoln
school.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-19
MILK CONSUMERS
TO GET HEARING
Dalrymen OF Northern Indiana
and Southern Michigan
to Meet Feb. %.

Milk consumers viii present their
side Of the milk question at the even
ing session Of the meeting of dairy
men Of nortken Indiana and south
eTn Michigan 10 be held here We'd
nesday. Feb. IS. Morning and aft
ernoOn meetings will be held at the
Chamber OF Commerce, but the
evenings program will be given ia
the high school auditorium.
Addresses of welcome by MayOf
Keller, Jamss Proud, president Of
the ST. Joseph county farm bureau,
and Albert Fulk. president of the
st. Joseph County Milk Producers
association, will open the meeting
at the Chamber of Commerce at 10
o'clock DR.. 5. p. SchereT Of In
dianapolis will respond in behalf of
the state and national dairy ass0-
Citations.
Speakers on the program for both
the day aad evening meetings are:
Dr. Seherer, owner of one of the
largest HOlstein herds i'm the state
DR. O. r. Snyder. publicity agent for
the Indiana manufacturers of dairy
products, H. c.. Stevens of the dairy
department of Purdue university,
and w +. Roberts, official tester for
the St. Joseph County Cow Testing
association.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-19
OPEN HOUSE FOR THE
UNEMPLOYED PROPOSED
Volunteers of America Plan to- Aid
Those Who Are Looking
For Work.

South BEND post. Volunteers of
America. recently established in this
city with headquarters at 43O s.
Michigan St, is preparing TO turn
the top floor of their building into
an open door house for young girls
or women out OF work and without
means OF support with the provision
that they secure a position.
Interesting meetings are being
held by the South Bend volunteers.
about 10 people having been ad-
mitted into the organization since
its incorporation. The building is
partially equipped for the aid of the
destitute. Several eases have been
handled already. according 40 Capt
II. A. MOrey, secretary. COOpera-
ton OF local citizens is solicited
Stan captains of the volunteers
are Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Dunn, while
Lieut. NJ. h. Smith acts as musical
director and Capt III. \. Morey as
solicitor and secretary. The South
Bend post is under the territorial
supervision of Maj.-Gen. Fielding of
Chicago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-19
TWO FOUND GUILTY
ON GIRLS TESTIMONY
Witness SAYS She Had Telephone
Arrangement With Hotel
PrOpFietOrs.

The testimony Of the only wit
ness for the prosecution, 16-year-Old
Irene Nelson, was sufficient TO con
vince Judge HammeTschmidt in city
court Monday morning that Mrs.
Maggie PenrOse and Harry Bucher
were both guilty of operating houses
of ill-fame. Both were sentenced to
serve 80 days in the county Jail.
An appeal 10 the circuit court in
each case was set by the judge at
5000
Miss Nelson testified that she had
an arrangement with Mrs. Penrose
by which the latter called her by
telephone To the Gordon hotel, OF
which she is the keeper. and that
at least on one occasion that this
was done. Mrs. Penrose denied any
such arrangement but the court
could not consider her evidence. The
amdavits in both cases were sworn
out by Efie Nelson, the mother of
the girl.
Mrs. Loretta Ryan is charged
with adultery by John Ryan. The
third party in the case is an un-
married man, William Smith. A
hearing in the case was set for next
Saturday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-19
THREE MILK SAMPLES
ARE BELOW STANDARD
Visible Traces OF Dirt Are Found i'm
Five-Aot Enough Hut
ter Fat.

Three OF the milk samples SUD-
mit,ed to the medical laboratory By
the public health officer for tests
were reported back Monday as below
the standard in percentage of but
ter fat
The three offenders i'm this in
stance were the J. Suabedissen dairy,
II. w. Heintzelman Co. and Ed.
Scherperell Co, each one ee which
had test OF 3.2fo butter fat 4
number OF others complied with the
letter Of the law by a very small
margin.
OF the 10 samples submitted FIVE
showed visible dirt after the test
had been made. The offenders We're:
Rogers Dairy Co, II. w. Heintzel-
man, Frank Michalski, West Side
Milk CO. and Alex Molnar The
Rogers Dairy Co. besides the dirt
has the largest number of bacteria
per cubic centimeter. 50,0OG, OF any
OF the samples His record was tied
by Arthur 9. Jain though the latter
had much richer milk possessing,
in fact, the highest percentage of
butter fat, 4.5so of any of the sam
pies.
Following is the record returned
by the laboratory.