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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
Will lnundate Triangle, Hop
ing to Prevent Enemy
Movement to Flank Their
Right Wing
MAY DROWN OUT
GERMAN FORCES
Italians Resist Pressure of
Invader in Mountainous
Country Between Asiago
and the Piave


Rome, Nov. 16.-AlI along the
mountain front from Asiago to
the Piavc river the attacks of the
Austro-GcIm forces which are
seeking to crush in the Italian
line have been repulsed, il is nn-
nounccd officially. All the posi-
tons attacked yesterday remain
cd in the hands of the Italians.
Italian Headquarters in Northern
Italy (Thursday). Nov. Is (by The
Associated Press). - Embattled for
the protection of Venice and Lom-
bardi, the Italiers have opened the
loodgates oc the Piave and Sile riv-
ers, northeast of Venice, to keep in
check the Austro-Ge man force which
has crossed the ,Piave near Griso-
lera. In attempting to inundate the
triangle whose apex is near San Dona
di Piave. the Italians hope to prevent
any enemy movement to flank the
right wing of the Italian army along
the Piave.
Near the Adriatic the Piave and Sile
rivers are contained IN canals rum
ming through land at or below sea-
level and which stretches for many
miles along the Adriatic from the
venetian lagoon. With the rivers
allowed to flow unchecked it would
appear to make Austro- German ef-
forts in this region barren of results.
In the mountains between Asiago
and the Piave the great pressure of
the invaders has not brought great
results. On the Asiago plateau the
Italians are Strengthening out their
line gradually and it is here that
the Austro-Germans have progressed
slightly. These gains, however ap-
parently have not been of great stra-
tegic value, and the danger of the
Piave line being outflanked, although
still present. probably has not be-
come serious enough to cause any
changes in the Italian plans. The
Teuton pressure between the Sugana
Valley and the Piave is very strong
but the Italians have been able to
check violent attacks at various
points along the sector.
Fresh Austro-German attempts 10
cross the Piave have been rendered
futile by the Italian defense. The
Italians are holding in check those
troops which crossed near Zenson and
iE the marshland near the Piave the
invaders had been unable to make
any progress in the face of Italian
ccunterattacks and artillery fire pre-
vious to the opening of the flood
gates.
The action of the Italians in open-
ing the floodgates of the Piaye and
Sile rivers probably means an at
tempt to drown out the Austro- Ger
man forces which crossed the lower
PiaVe several days ago at Grisolera,
about seventeen miles northeast or
Venice The flooding of the triangle
formed by the two rivers and the
Adriatic also probably would make
ineffective any German attempt to
debouch in force against the right
flank of the Italian army along the
Piave. South of San Dona di Piaye
the Sile and Piave rivers are very
close together and near her flood
gates We're constructed to hold the
rivers in check so as to protect the
Venetian lagoon. On both sides of
this triangle the land is at or below
sealevel.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
CITY PASSES
ITS QUOTA IN
Y. M. c. A. DRIVE
Three Hundred Enthusiastic Harrisburg Workers CeIe
brate Success of Campaign at Luncheon; Boys Did
Splendid Work For the Cause; People in All Walks
of Life Help Cause

Harrisburg went "over the top" il
the Y. NJ. C. a. and Y. w. c. A. wal
work fund campaign this afternoon
when contributions and pledges
amounting to $67,7241S, were re.
ported at a jubilee meeting in the
Board of Trade Assembly rooms
Amid cheering and applause, the re.
suit was announced by Mayor ]. viii.
liam Bowman, chairman of the city
organization.
This sum includes the contribu.
ton announced earlier in the week
The city quota was $4,000.
The detailed statement follows:
Division A, Mrs. M. L. Olmsted
leader; Mrs. Jennings, $7O3.S7; Mrs
Payne, $43S.54; Miss Weiss. $641.2O
Mrs. Tate, $4S7. Division grand total
$14,3O145.
Division b, Mr.. Johnston, division
leader; Captain Wallazz, S1,23O
Captain Eager. $29225: Captain
Kinter, SS19.50; Captain Beckley
s211. Division grand total, S9,544.47
Division c. Mr.. Reinoehl, division
leader; Captain Herman, $362.50,
Captain Pass, $215; Captain Stein.
metz, $326; Captain Bacon, S472.75
Division total. $9.629.36.
Division d. William II. Bennethum
Jr., leader. Captains Mccullough anC
Ogelsby, $1,000.15; Captain Breck.
enridge, S23711; Captain Baum
$SO0.05. Division grand total, So.
9SS.14.
Division L, c. w. Burtnett, leader
Captain Barns, S152; Captain Arm
strong, $215; Captain Seaman, $16O
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
Opportunity For
Ali to Contribute

Due to the fact that it was i'm
possible for all persons desiring
to contribute to the Y. NJ. c. A.
Y. w. c. A. fund TO be approach
ed by the campaigners in the
limited time at their disposal, ii
has been decided by the commit
tee in charge to permit churches,
if they wish, to make collections
for this fund on Sunday. Ad-
vices from Washington are that
$4,000 will be needed from this
city to properly finance the move
ment, although $4,000 was the
amount first announced. 1t is for
the purpose of running the con-
tributions up to the maximum
asked that the contributions will
be continued.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
Strike in Finland
Stops Communication
By Associated Press

Stockholm, Nov. IA general
strike has broken out in Finland.
Railroad communication from
Tornea to Russia has stopped en-
tirely. A train leaving Petrograd
Wednesday morning was permitted
to come through but the train leav-
ing Tornea Thursday morning is now
held up at Uleaborg. No Americans
are aboard the train as far as is
known here. Telegraphic communi-
cation across Finland still is broken.
The strike is due to the refusal
of the Bourgeois parties to aclSnowl-
edge the law of Finnish sovereignty
adopted July Is. The railway mems
union has not yet Joined the strike.
A rumor has reached Haparanda
that Premier Kerensky has retired
from Gatchina.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
DESERT VENICE
BEFORE ADVANCE
OF HUN. ARMIES
Thousands Flee From Ancient
City That May Be Given
Up Undefended
By associated Press

Venice, Nov. 16.-Venice is now
almost empty, the population having
been reduced from the usual 16O, 900
to 10000. Despite the proximity of
the enemy lines at the mouth of the
Piave river and the unsuccessful ef-
forts of the Austro- q ermans have
made to take the long triangle be-
tween the mouths of the Piave and
Sile rivers, the remnant of the pop
ulation is calm.
The city may not be defended in
case of an attack in order to spare
the monuments and art treasures.
The mayor of Venice, who is a de-
scendant of the Doges and cham
berlain to the Queen of Italy. an
nounced to-day he would remain at
his post.
The outward appearance of the
city is very desolate. All the main
hotels, cafes and other places patron
lied by tourists, are closed.
City Is Deserted
The city authorities are furnishing
trains and ships to take away any of
the remaining population who wish
to go, The best known centefs such
as the Rialto bridge. st. Mark $
Square and the square where the
sondolas are hired, are now deserted
except by a few stragglers. There are
five shops open and they are selling
goods at any price to save them from
passing into the hands of the enemy.
There has been much activity out
side the lagoon and yesterday several
guns bombarded the enemy positions
at the mouth of the Piave river.
Some foreign consuls remain but
most others residing here temporarily
have gone All the palaces along the
grand canal are closed and the oc-
cupants have gone, though a few
noble families and some descendants
of the Doges remain with the firm
purpose of not abandoning the city
under any circumstances. All the
government offices have been remov-
ed outside the city but the govern
ment prefect, Count Ciola, remains at
his post
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
REBELSDISPUTE
PREMIER'S RULE
IN PETROGRAD
Kerensky Controls Moscow;
Bolsheviki Claim to Hold
Power in Capital
PREMIER'S ARMY LOYAL
German Socialists Ask Reichs-
tag to Discuss Lenine's
Peace Offer
PREMIER'S ARMY LOYAL

Communication with Petrograd
again has been restored but no di-
rect news has been received from
the Russian capital. The Bolsheviki
are still in control in Petrograd
while Premier Kerensky's troops are
reported to be in flight and again to
be marching on the Bolsheviki
stronghold. Efforts of the Socialists
to arrange a settlement with the
Bolsheviki and to bring about n new
coalition government have failed.
Other reports say that the Maxi
malist leaders, Lenine and Trotzky,
are losing their popularity.
The Bolsheviki in Moscow are re-
ported to have been defeated COM
pletely in street fighting which claim
ed 1000 lives. Heavy lighting has
were said to have arrived. several
days ago.
The Wolff Bureau, the official Ger
man news bureau, according to an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Geneva, admits that the provisional
(KerenSky) government has master
ed the revolt in Moscow. 1t says that
Lenine still controls Petrosrad
where the fighting was severe We'd
nesday afternoon.
An attempt to negotiate for the
creation of a Socialist government IN
Russia and the postponement OF a
railway strike there are described In
an Exchange Telegraph Company
dispatch from Petrograd dated Tues
day. The Socialist leaders offered
the Bolsheviki the following basis
for an agreement:
First-The disarming of the Red
Guard. gJayVs
Second-The transfer of the con-
troll of the PetrogrGd garrison to the
municipality.
Third-The cessation of military
operations-and in consideration oi
the acceptance of these terms.
Fourth-Full guarantee that Ker-
ensky's army would be the only one
entering Petrograd and would not
fire a single shot.
Fifth-The army would abstain
from domiciliary searches and ar
rests.
The independent Socialist group in
the German Reichstag has requested
the president to convoke an imme-
diate session of the Reichstag to dis
cuss the peace offer of Nikolai Len
inc, leader of the Russian Bolshe-
Wiki, the Amsterdam correspondent
of the Central News cables.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
Mayor Acts to Protect
Soldiers From Vice TOuts

Mayor Bowman. who has been en-
gagged for the last two or three
weeks in the great Y. NJ. c. A. war
fund drive as chairman of the city
committee. to-day declared that inn
mediate steps will be taken to stop
the steering" of United States SOL
diers from Gettysburg and other
camps into low drinking rooms and
dens of vice.
Mayor Bowman's attention to-day
was brought to the activities of sew
eral police characters who have been
trying to make money acting as touts
for places of i'll repute.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
Border Town Under Arms
to Prevent Mexican Attack
BY Asseriafed Prcts

Preside, Texas, Nov. 16.-Presidio
remained under arms again last night
prepared for any emergency which
might arise from the presence OF
1000 or more Villa troops in Ojinaga
Mexico, opposite here. Colonel George
T. Langhorne, commander of the Big
Bend district, and Captain Theodore
Barnes, Jr., in command of this sec
tor, were again on duty all night di-
recting their patrols.
Wednesday nights precautionary
measures were repeated last night
but there was less stress noticeable
in anticipation of a possible attack
upon the American town.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
Pope Asks Protection
of Women and Children
BY Associated Press

Rome. Thursday, Nov. 15.-Pope
Benedict has asked the governments
of the central empires to instruct
their military authorities operating
west of the IsonZo to follow the rules
of international law in respecting the
lives and property of civilians and
in the protection of women and chill
dren, the clergy, hospitals. churches.
bishops palaces and presbyteries.
The Pontiff also has ordered the
papal nuncios at Munich and Vienna.
If necessary. to appeal personally and
directly to Emperor William and
Emperor Charles to obtain the full
fillment of his wishes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
Red Cross Chapter Seeks
New Quarters For Workers

The local Red Cross chapter re-
ceived notice to-day that the Walnut
street quarters which they have been
occupying for six months have been
rented to the state and therefore that
the Red Cross must seek a new place
before December /.
Mrs. Lyman Gilbert to-day ex-
pressed the gratitude OF the chapter
TO the Hunter estate. which was so
generous as to give the Walnut
street rooms without any charge
whatever.
I'VE have not found a place to To-
cate as yet" said Mr.. Gilbert, land
would take it very kindly If Harris
burgers would interest themselves In
our dilemma. The chapter has grown
so that we need place as large il
not larger than the Walnut street
rooms. Any suggestions may be sent
TO me and we will be very glad to
get them"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
STOVE UPSET: TWO BURNED

Kent, Ohio, Nov. 16.-Jacob Roth.
Jr., and his wife, were burned to
death in their home here early to-
day as a result of a fight between
Roth's father and three friends OF
the elder Roth. During the fight a
stove was overturned and Jacob
Roth, Jr., and his wife were trapped
in an upstairs room and burned to
death.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
Cadet Has One of First
Flags to Go cover TOp''
BY Associated Press

Chattanooga. Tenn. Nov. 16. - E.
Earle Cooke. of Dawson, Ga, cadet in
the sevent Infantry Company at the
Ogelthrope, has one of the first
American flags to go "over the tom at
Vimy Ridge. 1t was sent him by his
brother. a lieutenant of the reorgan-
lied Princess Pat Regiment, from
Canada
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK

Washington, Nov. 16. A pro-
nouneed earthquake. estimated m
have been centered about 5000 miles
from Washington, occurred during
the night, beginning at 1039 d. M
and continuing until, about 1852 a. m.
The maximum movement was between
11:17 p. m. and 11:40 p. m.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
THE EWEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity;
Cloudy tonight; Saturday prob
ably fair; not much change In
temperature, lowest tonight
about 40 degrees.
For Eastern Pennsylvania Cloudy
Tonight; Saturday probably
faIrG moderate northwest and
west winds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
River

The Su~quehanna river and all it's
tributaries will continue to fall
slowly or remain nearly station
nry. 4 stage of about 4.3 #. Is
indicated for Harrisburg Satur-
day morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
NsAsONs TO HOLD REUNION

The fall reunion of the Scottish
Rite bodies will be held at the cathe-
dral. North and Capital streets. from
81 to 20. inclusive.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
ONE HALF ~" FUND RAISED

New York Nov. l6-ygith only two more week days
in which to work, ltte over one half the $35oooooo
YM C. A. war fund had been raised noon to-day. Off
GERS at the headquarters here OF the National War Work
Campaign Council to-day said they realized they were in
the hardest part of the campaign.
PHILADELPHIA FUND INCREASED
Philadelphia. Nov l6.-Total subscriptions obtained
in the city today to the y NJ C. A. war fund amounted
to $25597 increasing the grand total since the opening
Of the campaign to $I194s06.
SCRANTON MAN IN CASUALTY LIST
Ottawa Nov. 16--Wiriam Fairfield, Of Scranton
Pa included among victims announced in the Canadian
casualty list to-day
BATTLING OVER PIAvE RIVER
Rome, Nov. l6-on the Venetian plains artillery
battles of intense severity across the Piave river are in
progress.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
General Conditions

Pressure has diminished over
nearly nll the country enst of
the Rocky Mountains In the Inst
twenty-fOur hours, except along
the northern border, where IL
hns Increased somewhat from
the Lake Region eastward TO
New England. 1t hns Increased
decidedly over the Pacific slope.
II is somewhat colder In the
Southern Rocky Mountains and
In n few other localities of limit
ed area; over the greater part
of the country temperatures
have risen to 10 degrees since
last report, and are now to I5
degrees above the seasonal
average over most Of the cOun-
try east of the Rocky Noun
tains.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
GERMANS ANNOUNCE CAPTURE

Berlin, Nov. 15The town of Cismon, on the northern
italian 'front.' has been captured the office announces
Near the Adriadc on the western bank of the Piave,
Hungarian troops advanced and captured 1000 Italians
GERMAN ATTACK REPULSED
Paris, Nov l6.--A German attack in Belgium was re-
pulsed last night by the French the Office announces
MISSION RECEIVED BY KING
London, Nov l6,The members Of the American mis-
sion to the nteralled conference invited to Buck
ingham Palace this afternoon for luncheon with the King
and Queen
AUGUsTE ROBIN ILL
Paris, Nov 16-Auguste Rodin, the'fatnous sculptor.
is seriously ill., His physician Dr. Stephen chauvet has
issued the following bulletin Congestion of the lungs
has caused great weakness The patients condition is
grave"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16

Temperature; 3 n. M, ~.
Suni Rises, G;55 n. MT sets, 4i45
ID. m.
MoOni First quarter, November Fl.
River Stages 4.4 feet above low
water mark.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-16
AUGUsTE ROBIN ILL
MARRIAGE LICENSES

= Moses o. JaHc NiIkes-Barre
% Jeremiah C. SchrefHer Florence
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Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, 40.
Lowest temperature. 35.
Mean temperature, -.
Normal temperature, ~.
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New Britain herald., 1917-07-17
SIDE TALKS
How Much to Dress?
BIZ RUTH CAMERON

How much does it cost you a year
to dress?
Some day this summer when the
reader friends have some vacation
time that they don't know what to do
with, I wish they'd write me some let
tiers on this subject. Then we'll have
a symposium on it the same as we did
on the subject of how much people
give for charity.
Tell us what your income is and
how much of it you spend on clothes.
Charge Up Your Own Time.
And if you have time we'd like to
know about how you apportion that
money, how much for underwear,
suits, blouses, etc. If you put a great
deal of time into them, charge that
up at the rate of a dressmaker's or
seamstress' time.
Presumably the letters will be an
onymous. If you want to sign your
name. of course the confidence will be
respected.
The way I became interested in the
subject was this: A group of us were
talking about what we spent for
clothes. One woman spent $500 a
year; another, $3.50, (plus consider
able of her own time); a third, 5000
fiat.
A Moderate Proportion?
The third is an unmarried business
woman with an income of about two
thousand dollars and that seemed to
me a very moderate allotment. What
do you think?
Incidentally when we expressed our
surprise that she could SO SO well on
that she gave us some of her rules.
think they are interesting enough
to repeat:
Be careful that your clothes are
we'll spaced,-that is that each gar
ment serves some sufficiently different
purpose. One needs d different kind
Of gown for so many occasions that
no woman of limited income can af-
ford to double up by buying two or
three gowns that serve the same usage.
If you can make a summer coat
really warm enough for winter by
putting an interlining in it, do so and
finish it up while it is in style.
Don't Let Your Clothes "Sour'' in the
Closet.
Don't have the trick OF wearing
some favorite dress all the time and
New Britain herald., 1917-07-17
How's This !?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-five years, and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. ex-
pelling the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for a short time you will see
great Improvement. in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid Of catarrh.
Send for testimonials. free.
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Sold by all Druggists, TIC.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-17

LAST APPEARANCE OF
BESSIE BARRISCALE

Bessie Barriscale in "The SnarI'
surpasses all expectations of the Ly-
ceum patrons. Under the able Tri-
angle direction she appears in an at
mosphere most becoming to her. B
Henry B. Walthal, famous for his
acting in The Birth of q Nation"
will appear in a picture entitled The
Saints ADVENTURE at this theater
Wednesday and Thursday. The story
Is fascinating, it deals with the ex-
periences of a young rector of q
fashionable church, who as the result
of a unique experience undertakes
the task of uplifting humanity. Rapid
action and beautiful scenic effects
make this picture delightful.
Another o. Henry story will deco
rate the screen in addition to many
shorter subjects.
The Lyceum Cameraman has taken
scenes at st. Mary's playground and
many views of the Soldier boys at
Walnut Hill park. They will be
shown at the Lyceum within a few
days.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-17
MARRIAGE QUESTION
IN BROCKWELL FILM

ITO Honor and Obey?", the pres
ent feature of the Fox program in
which Gladys Brockwell, the we'll
known dramatic star plays the lead
ing role, is a powerful six-act su Inject
of woman's problem after marriage.
Miss Brockwell. as the neglected wife
of a successful but dishonest Wall
Street broker, is compelled to sacri-
fee herself to save him from Jail,
and is rewarded by desertion. There
are many gripping scenes in the piece,
which is as well worked out as any
picture that has been produced in
many months.
The feature for tomorrow will be
Anita Stewards latest product .
"Clover's Rebellion"
New Britain herald., 1917-07-17
APPLES, ORANGES,
FIGS AND PRUNES
Are The -Four Fruits Used in
Making "Fruit-a-tiVeS

"FRUIT- is the only
medicine in the world that is made
from the juices of fresh ripe fruits.
Thus, it is manifestly unfair to say, II
won't take Fruit a-tives because l have
tried other remedies and they did me
no good'. On the other hand, the fact
that "Fruit-a tives" is entirely different
from any other PREPARATION tn the w0,ld,
is just why you should give it a fair trial,
in any trouble of the Stomach, Liver,
Bowels, Kidneys or Skin. "Fruit-a-
tives'' is composed ofthe aett1e principle
0/ruit and the greatest ner0e tonic eOer
a1seovered. SOC. box, 6 for So so, trial
size, 25c. Atall dealers or sent by Fruit
a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-17
NIPPON'S FAVORITE
IN LASKY FEATURE

Laskys great perturbation of The
Bottle Imp" is Keeney's leading film
offer for tonight and tomorrow. The
picture, divided into five parts is
most intensely Interesting narrative
and it is regarded as Lasky's master
piece. Heading the cast which inter-
prets the story is Sessue Hayakawa,
the famous Japanese actor.
The fourth episode in the Universal
serial, THE Voice on the Wire" is
to be shown on Wednesday and
Thursday and on Friday and Satur-
day the patrons will see The Neg
lected Wife"
The feature film for the last half
Of the week will be the Paramount
leader, LAS Men Love-" House Peters
and Myrtle Stedman heading the cast.