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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31

to be the most commonly accepted
one in the camp.
Officers say that theorists have al
ways been one of the chief assets of
army life. 1t is said they were new
er more plentiful than when the
troops were at the border. In the
center of each group could be found
man either telling why the troops
were being kept in the southern
sand or reasons for an early order
from Washington giving them per-
mission to return home.
With all their wonders and trou-
bles the boys accept their fate glad
ly and with resignation. They also
take life very optimistically, accept
ing it much as the theater adver-
tisement looked upon the draft.
With every question that comes up
there is always the underlying SEN
timent, In any event why should
we worry about it
= hmm mediately upon finishing the
work of paying the men bills of lad
ing and all forms will be made ready
for the order to move. Everything
will be classified and arranged, all
even the bills of lading will need
is the date and destination and the
clerical work of the move will be
complete.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
Banishes
n Nervousness
Puts Vigor and Ambition Into
Rundown, Tired Out
People

If you feel tired out, out of sorts.
respondent. mentally or physically
depressed. and lack the desire to ac-
complish things, get so cent box of
Wendell's Ambition Pills at H. C.
Kennedy's to-day and your troubles
will be over.
If you drink too much, smoke too
much, or are nervous because of
overwork of any kind, Wendelrs AM
bition Pills will make you feel bet
ter in three days or money back
from H. c. Kennedy on the first box
purchased.
For all affections of the nervous
system, constipation, loss of appe-
tite, lack of confidence, trembling,
kidney or liver complaints sieepless-
ress, exhausted vitality or weakness
of any kind get box of WendelPs
Ambition Pills to-day on the money
back plan.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
UNCERTAINTY
KEEPS TROOPS ON
ANXIOUS SEAT
When Will We Go South? I?
How Long Until We Get
in Trenches? Questions

Uncertainty is the word that huns
from every tent and every place
where a squad of guardsmen get to-
gether. The chief amusement has
become trying to dope out just when
they will be called from the city,
how long they will remain in train
ing camps, when they will be taken
across the Atlantic, how long they
will train in France and how long
before they are in the trenches and
how long they will have to stay in
the trenches before they march
down the streets of Berlin.
OF course, interfering with the
above logical train of thought comes
a thousand and one sidelights to be
considered. What if Germany
should declare peace? What If they
take the National Army first? and
like questions persist in bothering
their minds during this hot weather.
Even the theorists themselves at
tribute the loss of weight that each
man is reporting more to the mo-
mentous problems of the day than
the long, hard drills to which they
are subjected.
"Nothin' to it, remarked one this
morning. why it's just as clear as
can be to me, they are going to pay
us tomorrow and the next day we
move sure. They never paid us in
such n hurry before and they
wouldn' do it now # they weren't go
ing to take us away from here" The
men have signed the muster roll and
look forward with great pleasure to
the visit of Lieutenant Insley, who
is expected to play Santa Claus to-
morrow. Veterans of border duty
say that when they went into duty
last year on June 22 they were paid
the latter part of August and then
only for the nine days of June. So
the man who advanced the above
theory received more support than
most theorists have been able to
command.
One of a group even ventured to
suggest that he didn't think they
would be taken away from Harris
burg. but excused and allowed to GO
home They won't never take us
out OF this country" he stoutly
maintained. His theory was prompt
ly hooted down by his comrades as
each advanced a private theory all
his own. mo wonder it's got us
guessin' said another, " feller al
ways wants to know what's comm
next, this is too much like dying and
not being able to think of many past
good deeds
When one of them was asked
when he thought they would move
hep romptly proved his biblical
knowledge by quoting, That is not
given even unto the angels OF
Heaven to know" His view seems
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31

need to order as everything on the
bill is offered to you. and 1t sure Is
good. We had roast goose and tur-
key last night along with a lot of
other things and 1t was the funniest
thing to hear the waiter trying to
make us understand what we were
eating, making noises like a turkey
and Hopping his hands and arms
like a turkeys wings. Strawberries
are served very strangely, being
brought on with the stems on. No
butter plates and all the wine you
can drink. No, I have not used
any of it, but you should see those
soldiers dig into it. The Lafayet:es
are all at one table and there were
half a dozen empty bottles thare at
the end of the first meal. The fell
lows put up an awful howl because
we had to eat in the second class
dining room, because the first class
dining room had better service and
flowers on the table. In fact. one
fellow got so peeved that he bet a
five franc note that we did not get
strawberries for supper. We did,
but the loss of the note did not pre-
vent him eating four portions of
strawberries.
I'VE were in New York harbor all
night, coming to anchor near the
Statue of Liberty and there receiV-
ing the Italian Commission on board
about 11.30 p. m, consisting OF the
Crown Prince of Italy and his party
and a scow full of baggage. Some
people might consider it an honor
to travel with a prince. I don't
know about the honor but I'm not
nervous over it.
I'VE were conveyed by two L. S.
destroyers one on each side OF us,
but they left us last night and
turned back home. 1 judge the
courtesy was out of courtesy to the
Prince as we are pretty close to
America for submarines.
It's the funniest thing to watch
people sit down at the writing desk
and try to pull the chairs up closer.
say, try, because they are all nailed
down. l know. I tried to pull one
loose myself. Invariably though,
everyone will endeavor to pull the
chairs up.
Yesterday Sunday at p. m. ev-
eryone was requested 80 go to life
boat drill and be assigned to boat.
There are twelve of them, holding
from twenty to sixty persons each.
have not been assigned to one yet,
but l know how to tie the life belt
on. There is only one way you know,
otherwise they will drown you in
stead of saving you.
French Sounds Like GruntS
"At 4 p. m. a class in French was
called in the dining room, a French
teacher offering her services to the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
YOUNG DAUPHIN FLYER
TELLS OF HIS TRIP
by Roshon.
TContinued From First Page ]


Squadron; and of the diversions,
rumors and excitement on board
the voyage across the Atlantic to
say nothing of the presence on
board the vessel of the Italian Com
mission homebound.
Young Shaffer, who is a licensed
aviator, sailed on the Touraine from
New York on June 30th. his mother
and father saying good-by on the
dock. The first letter, written at
various times during the trip, was
mailed upon his arrival in Bordeaux
on July Z, while the second letter
was written from the American Y.
NJ. c. A, Paris, on July Is. They
give an accurate and interesting ac-
count of his experiences from the
time of the ships sailing.
The first letter was as follows:
Well Fed
Dear Mother
Did you stay until the boat left?
I tried my best to pick you out, but
failed to see anyone I knew.
It's a great life here on board
with nothing but soldiers, mostly
ambulance fellows, and luckily 1
have not been seasick-yet AS for
my appetite, it's increasing every
meal. However there is plenty to
fill up on-six and eight course
meals Really, one would think they
were in a swell hotel. That, how
ever, is not a good comparison, as 1
know nothing about swell hotels,
but most of the other fellows of the
Lafayette do, one speaking French
very fluently. Naturally he does
most of the ordering. The menu is
printed in French, but there is no
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
Draft Boards Are
Completing Numerical
Lists of Men Called

Members of the county draft ex-
emption boards are completing the
numerical lists for their respective
districts showing the order in which
the men will be called for eXamina-
tions.
AS soon as the quotas are received
from Colonel Sweeney, of the state
board, notices will be mailed at once
to the men who must appear. Be-
cause of the verifying of credits for
National Guard enlistments, Colonel
Sweeney said the district quotas
probably may not be sent out until
Thursday. c. C. Cumbler, chairman
of the first county division board.
predicted to-day the first men would
not be called in to be examined be-
fore next Thursday or Friday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
GO after that
BILLIOUSNESS AND
SICK HEADACHE

One dose of simple vegetable laxa-
tive is all that is needed. Don't take
calomel salts or powerful purgative
pills. If you do you will become a
chronic sufferer from Constipation and
Liver Troubles.
Every one needs to take a good lax
ative occasionally. and failure to do
this Is the reason why there are so
many sufferers from chronic stomach,
liver kidney and bowel troubles.
Simply go to your druggist and ask
for small box of Lebanon Herb Tab
lets Take one tonight, you will feel
one hundred per cent. better by the
morning. Natures way is always the
best and that is why Lebanon Herb
Tablets, being purely vegetable, are so
effective in correcting and toning up
the Stomach, aiding digestion and
making the liver active, banishing
Rheumatism and Constipation.
Every druggist in America is au-
thorized to refund the purchase price
to any dissatisfied user, so try them
tonight at our expense. Geo. A. Cor
gas can supply you.-Advertisement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
TWO HURT IN CRASH

Rockville, Pa, July 31.-The third
auto accident in this vicinity within
week last evening injured two men.
An auto driven by men whose names
have not been learned collided with
a buggy and then stone fence. The
buggy, driven by Wesley Fisher, of
Fishing Creek Valley, was badly
damaged. The auto is a wreck
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
BLAST CHURCH TOWER

THhree blasts this morning were
necessary to raze the tower of st.
Lawrence German Catholic Church, at
Fifth and Walnut streets. Hundreds
of tons of brick were brought down
without injury to any one or damage
to property.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
BEATEN BY WOMAN

After Henry Lups attempted to
beat Mary Daily at 624 Primrose
alley last night Mary turned, picked
up chair and did the beating her
self Henry is in the hospital and
Mary in jail.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
SOCIETY TO MEET

The Women's Missionary Society
of the New Cum berland Church of
God will hold its next meeting Thurs
day evening at 7.45 o'clock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
Fireproof HOTEL WILLARD

New York ave. and Beach; delightfully."-
cool location; open surroundings; full
ocean view; running water in rooms;
bathing privileges; excellent table;
capacity. 400
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
HOTEL MAJESTIC

Virginia ave. and be5s Cap, 500; eIe-
vator: private bath = &c. s12.50 up
wkly.. Amer. plan1 Sp Eurpn: plan.
Free garage. M. A. SMITH
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
HOTEL KENTUCKY

Kentucky Ave-, Near Beach. Capacity
400. Majority rooms with hot and
cold running water. 35 with private
bath. Telephone and electric lights
in every room. Elevator from street
level. Send for booklet and points OF
interest. American Plan Rates, in
cluding good meals.
81 tO 81 dailyj $40 to $3.50 weekly
". ID. kENNADY, Proprietor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
Resorts
ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.
THE WILTSHIRE yipsln.s 1rs as,eS ASa

Ocean view. Capacity 500. Private
baths. running water in rooms. ele-
vator. etc. Music s3.00 up daily.
special weekly. Amer. plan. Open
all year. Booklet. SAMUEL ELLIS.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31

NELLUNDY Virginia ay: ID
minute to Steel Pier: excellent cui-
running water; elevator to street
level. Capacity $50. Special $3.50 up
weekly: $3.50 up daily. e. H. LUNDW.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31

LA BELLE INN S. CAROLINA AVE.
Piers and amusements. White serv-
Ice. Bathing from hotel. American
plan So day up. Rooms 75c day up.
]. YOUNGBLOOD,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
HOTEL TENNESSEE

Tennessee Avenue and Beach
ocean view. Bathing from MOTEL.
Showers. 50 up weekly. $3.50 up daily.
A. HEALY.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
KENDERTON

OCEAN END TENNESSEE AVE-,
One of Atlantic City's most prominent
hotels off the boardwalk. Centrally
located Rooms single or en- suite
with private bath. Elevator. sun
parlor. open lawn attached. Booklet
and rates on request. A. C. CHATHAM.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
Resorts
ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.
Bathing Allowed From Hotel

Lawn Tennis Court, Dance Floor.
Booklet with points of interest in At
lantic City. August RuhwadeI, Prop.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31

from beach. American plan $3.50 day
up, 50 up weekly. European plan Use
day up. Bathing from hotel.
CATHERINE PADGETT.
NOPW0ODA Arkansas and Pa
with Harrisburg visitors. Bathing
from hotel. 50 up weekly. Dancing.
w. r. SMITH.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
AMERICAN MILLIONS
IN RUSSIAN LOAN

Washington, May l6.--The United
States government today loaned
$l00. 900. 900 to Russia.
while rumored for some weeks
as being under way. the loan today
came as u distinct surprise. II is
believed the growing unrest In Rus
sia. caused the sudden decision to
lend immediate financial aid In an
attempt to bolster up the provisional
government,
The ceremony took place In Sec
retary McAdoo's private Office and
was attended by the secretary. Rus
sian Charge 0nou. Counsellor Polk
OF the state department, Assistant
Secretary OF the Treasury Crosby
and attendants.
II Ia understood a considerable
portion OF the immense loan will be
spent In the United States for rail-
road supplies--now urgently needed
by Russia.
Signing OF the loan Just precedes
the departure OF the American COM
mission to Russia. II brings the
total OF the American war loans up
to s625. 900, 900.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
ACCUSED OF ASSIGNING POW
EIss NOT GRANTED
s3,39l,oOO,oOO DEFICIENCY BILL
Amendment Il introduced Setting
Aside Huge sum for Acquiring
Freight Cars

Washington. May l6.--violent at
tack on the council OF national de-
Tense for assuming powers never
contemplated for II under the law"
came TO head In the senate late to-
day. when an amendment to the ur-
gent deficiency bill was passed. stip-
ulating that the powers OF the coun-
ell shall not be enlarged during the
war. The action was taken after the
senate had come out OF heated ses-
sion behind closed doors.
The amendment reads:
I'm the expenditure OF money the
existence OF state OF war shall not
be construed as enlarging the powers
or duties OF the council OF national
defense. but such powers and duties
shall remain as prescribed by the act
creating such council"
While the bill under discussion
was the $S.3s1, 100000 urgent de-
aciency bill. the debate took wide
range. II developed opposition to
price-fixing during the war and to
unlimited government food control.
Much Of the opposition to the
council OF national defense was fired
from the democratic side. The first
measure considered under the bill
was an additional appropriation OF
100000 granted the council by the
senate appropriations committee.
The executive session today was
guarded with unusual zeal and prac-
tically none OF the debate on how
SS.3aI 900 900 OF the peoples money
should be spent. was allowed 10 be
made public
Senator Smith OF Georgia intro
duced an amendment authorizing the
president to spend 500. 900 900 out
OF the sums appropriated for ships
"for the construction and acquiring
Of freight cars to be used In trans
portation by the railroad companies
OF the United States"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
NEUTRAL CONFERENCE
At. bUENOS AIRES

Buenos Aires. May 1S.--Announce-
ment Of agreements of all Latin
American republics except Brazil, for
a neutral conference on or about
September 7, was made ofiicially to-
day. The meeting will be held at
Buenos Aires. Brazil's non-partici-
patton is brought about by her
breaking diplomatic relations with
Germany several weeks ago.
Argentine has been ssitating q
conference Of South American re-
publics for several months, with the
object Of obtaining unity Of action
for preserving trade as well ~ neu-
trality.
It was learned today that Spain
had made formal overtures to the
Latin-American republics for a po-
litical and commercial postwar con-
ference, to be held In Madrid.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
AMENDMENT
7 SE[ECT|VE SERVICE

Washington, May 16.-Here is the
so-called Roosevelt amendment to
the selective service army bill:
The president is further authoriz-
ed to raise and maintain by volun-
tary enlistment, to organize and
equip, not to exceed four infantry
divisions; provided that the organi-
zation OF said force shall be the same
as that OF the corresponding organ
ization Of the regular army; and
provided further, that there shall be
no enlistments in said force OF men
under twenty-five years Of age at
time OF enlistment; and provided,
further. that no such volunteer force
shall be accepted in any unit smaller
than division.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
EXPLOSION ON PIER
NOT DYNAMITE PLOT

sault Ste. Marie, Mich. May l6,---
An explosion today on the govern
ment pier In the 81. Mary's river
here, which killed four men ana
probably fatally injured three was
due to accidental causes and was not
the work OF dynamite plotters' These
facts were developed during II hasty
vestlgation. conducted by military
and civil ofi,cials Jointly,
The great 500 locks, Vital to the
transportation system OF the conn-
try. escaped damage. Investigation
of of,,cials revealed that the explosion
resulted from the Ignition OF IRE
works and dynamite caps, being han''
cd by tcamsters from the basement
of a local store to dumping place
The presence OF the explosives In
rubbish was not discovered uutu nj
ter thu accident
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
RADICAL SOCIALIST I6 APPOINT.
ED MINISTER Or FOREIGN
AFFAIRS
.DUMA LEADER MINISTER JUSTICE
New Members Oppose Separate Peace
With Germany and Favor Publ.
cation Of Treaties

Petrograd. May 16.--Russia was
building a cabinet today through
which the duma government hoped
to patch up Its differences with the
council OF workmen's and soldiers
delegates.
Complete coalition with the lat
ter was rejected because the council
laid down terms which the dnma
3 leaders thought excessive. In that
they amounted to the requirement
that Russia announce a renunciation
OF her previously stated foreign pol
icy.
Resignation OF Paul y. Miliukoff
gave opportunity for appointment in
his place as minister Of foreign af-
fairs Of NJ. Tereschenko. a youthful
radical socialist, believed likely to
command full support OF the work
men and soldiers.
The post of minister Of war. sue
ceeding Gutchkoff. resigned. the du-
ma named A. F. Kerenski. now min
lister Of justice and one Of the duma
leaders who has always commanded
full sympathy Of the soldiers and
workmen.
Miliukon, II was learned today. is
to be offered the post OF minister Of
education. His resignation was due
to difference In views with his fel-
low cabinet members over the ques-
ton OF reorganization.
The duma governments announc-
ed purpose in shifting and rearrang-
ing the cabinet is to crystalline Rus
sia's foreign policy.
In this connection, Tereschenko
and Kerenski are both known to op-
pose separate peace with Germany
and to favor publication in full Of
treaties and compacts with Russia's
allies, with revision OF such COM
fNnnktnuad IN paoa ol
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16

WAR BUDGET
IS CONSIDERED
FOOD SPECTATORS DENOUNCED
Immediate Need for Food Coatsol
LegiSs1soa Shown by Dats From
Europe and Q. 8.

Washington. May 16.--Congress
under urgent request from Presi-
dent Wilson was expected today to
put ON some steam with its legisla-
ton.
The presidents request covered
particularly the food control mea-
sures. the need Of which he pointed
out at night conference with con-
gress leaders. The need for action
instead Of mere talk and delibera-
ton was pointed out by the presi-
dent and there we're signs that con-
gress is about to heed the cry of the
commander-in-chief OF Americas
war forces.
The immediate business before
the senate today was the considera-
ton Of the tremendous war budget
$3.3s0.s46.000. Passage OF the draft
bill was in prospect. with food then
the pressing business OF the upper
house. After that will come passage
of the $500. .000. 900 tax measure.
President Wilson denounced food
spectators. while Secretary OF Agr,-
culture Houston explained that the
administration believes the food
shortage is due to large quantities
Of products being held for higher
prices.
The president placed food control
second in Importance only to the
military forces themselves.
AS the food bills now shape up,
they will provide for a food tabu-
lation and for encouragement OF pro-
duction; regulation Of food prices
and appointment of food dictator.
and preferential shipment OF food
stuffs.
BY way Of arguing the immediate
need for the food control bills, the
president presented facts to the
conferees about the real situation in
Europe and this nation, as gathered
from original sources, including data
OF Herbert c. Hoover. food expert.
and the possible choice for food die
tator.
These reports showed conclusively
the error in arguments Of certain
conferees that the food situation had
been exaggerated.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
GRANTS PASS. JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON.
ARMY LEADERS
ARE IN TRAINING


Washington. May i6.--uncle Sam
began with his military machine In
earnest today 20 grind out the "Arst
10000" who VIM lead Americas
army. Forty thousand potential ON
GERS got down TO business.
AZ the adjutant-general's once. re-
ports coming from the i6 ofiicers
schools In every part OF the country
stated everything Ia under way and
In fine, shape In the camps.
During the hrst day the men were
given stringent examinations physi-
cally. then vaccinated for smallpox
and typhoid, beginning today. the
real training started.
In few OF the western camps.
the full quota OF $500 men failed
TO appear the a. 80 - Their places
are being fn. 60. tne big reserve.
More than 200. 900 applications
have reached the war department.
Only the finest ofYcer material will
get Into the first 10000, Al the end
OF twelve weeks training the best OF
the 10000 In training today will be
picked to officer the first levy OF 500. :
900 drawn by the selectlve service
bill,