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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23

COMMITTEE TO
MEET NEXT WEEK
Governor Receives Many Let
ters From Prominent Men Ac-
cepting Call to Duty

Governor Brumbaugh to-day an
nounced that the Committee on Safety
and Defense of Pennsylvania would
hold its first meeting in the State
Capitol next Wednesday morning at
IL o'clock. The Governor will address
the committee at the opening of its
session and probably participate in the
discussions.
' Numerous acceptances of appoint
ment on the committee were received
by the Governor to-day and he stated
that he had heard from practically
every man named. II am more than
gratived at the hearty response to in
Nitauons to serve on the committee
from men of affairs who will give
the time from their business to serve
the Commonwealth said the Gov
ernor.
Preparations to complete the inven-
tory of the military stores in possess
sion of the State in order to ascertain
Just what will be needed to have the
division of the National Guard take
the field at maximum strength are be-
ing rushed and the information will
be sent to the War Department at the
earliest practicable moment
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
Robert Burns Lodge is
Planning Big Celebration
on 47th Anniversary

Robert Burns Lodge, No AGA Free
and Accepted Masons will commem-
crate the granting of its warrant and
the constitution of the Lodge with
special services next Thursday even
ing. The charter for the lodge was
granted in 1870. The committee in
charge of the arrangements is as fol-
lows: Charles PIP. Lusk, chairman;
Henry NJ. Gross, John NJ. Mumma,
Charles c. Schriver, George A. Cor
gas, John Flickinger, Andrew S. DELL
niger, George T. Baker, Howard w.
Baker, Charles w. Boil, |. Birkitt
Dickinson, Edwin c. Dewey, John G.
Dean, Robert ID. Frazer, George w.
Fisher, William II. Fisher. Frank G..
tahnestock, Jr, George c. Eager, Cur
tbs w. Fisher, William II. Hampton,
Howard d. Hertzler, Edwin H. Hess,
Walter Keister, Ira c. Kinder, John
\. Kinnard, Samuel w. Kreider r.
Monroe Leonard, Clayton G. Miller.
James w. Miller, Charles w. Mitchell,
Eugene e. Meyer, John H. Mumma,
II. Lloyd Myers, Isaac l.. Nisley, An
drew S. Patterson, Francis C. Neely,
George Roberts, C. Wayne Singer,
James w. Storey. John A. Witmeyer
and David Fl. Wise.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
Spring Softens Iron Heart
of Chief and He Gives
Hurdy-Gurdys Leeway

Just to prove that he has a warm
place in his heart for anything that
reminds one of spring. Chief of Police
]. Edward Wetzel said this morning
that instead of driving the men with
hurdy-gurdys from the city streets he
will welcome them.
or course, that carries a proviso
with 1t. They will not be allowed to
play the same tune more than six
times in one place. Neither will they
be allowed to grind out tunes in Mar
ket or Walnut streets. Traffic conges-
ton might result or some music struck
soul be brought suddenly to earth by
a gentle push from an auto.
Then. too. complaints of nonmusic-
loving citizens such as Shakespeare
speaks of might force the Chief to
take action. 1t Is a common complaint
from irate citizens to declare that
some forgetful grinder" is serving
the same tune for the hundredth time,
and would an officer please come and
request the honor of the grinders
presence in some other part of the
city,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
Report That Government
Has Placed Monster Order
With Schwab is Denied

Rumors circulating in Steelton this
morning that the Bethlehem Steel Com
pany had landed government contract
that would keep the steelton plant busy
for two years were denied by both
Steelton officials and II. E. Lewis, as
ststant to E. G. Grace. president of the
Bethlehem Steel Company, over the
long distance telephone.
Mr. Lewis said none of the depart
ment heads who would have charge of
this matter knew anything of the con-
tract and that as far as he knew there
was no contract that would affect the
local plant under consideration.
Rumors were to the effect that the
manufacture of a certain kind of steel
was possible in the Steelton plant and
that the work would be steady on this
material for two years. Rumor also
had 1t that several government officials
We're In Steelton several days this
week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
BILLY SUNDAY IS NO POOR MUTT
OF 4 PACIFIST so HE PLANS
TO ENLIST TO FIGHT GERMANS

Buffalo. March 23.-"Jesus, you're
sure taking lot of back talk from the
Kaiser" remarked William Asher sun
day as he unfolded his newspaper and
sugared his breakfast coffee yesterday
morning.
Il wish. Lord. you'd tell America to
help wipe Germany off the map, as you
commanded Israel to destroy the idoIa-
trous and corrupt Canaanites. Count
Billy Sunday In up to his neck when
war comes"
The evangelist. who has taken Buff
falo and Is poised for a spring drive
against the New York division of Sa :
tan's army, is ready to turn the fight
against "Teuton frlghtfulness the min
ute Congress gives the word"
"Whatll 1 do2" he echoed, "Why,
III turn that New York tabernacle into
a recruiting station. I'll call for re-
cruits-volunteers for Christ and the
United States army III have recruit
ing officers there to sign them up I'll
raise enough OF an army myself to beat
down to the dust the DEVILS hordes that
are numbering our women folk
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23

Jesus will be our commander in
chief, and lie has Won Hindenburg
beaten to a frazzle. And maybe he
hasn't it in for Germany for the mis-
erable heresy that crawled out of Leip-
sic and Heidelberg"
Billy Sunday believes the United
States will be at war with Germany be-
fore he opens his Gotham revival cam
paign in the tabernacle at Broadway
and 16Sth street. on Easter Sunday. If
there Is a call to arms he believes his
first duty is to the nation rather than
to New York
In the summer of 1852, when Abra-
ham Lincoln called for volunteers,
Billy Sundays father left his log cabin
at Ames. Iowa. to become a private in
Company E of the 23rd Iowa Volun-
teers. One month afterward he COM
tracted measles and died. and four
months later little Billy was born
I'D be a poor mutt of a spineess
pacifist," said Billy, recounting the
story, "if didn't show up in the front
rank now. wouldn't I?'
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
Millersburg Resident
Threatens Wife and Son,
Then Attempts Suicide

Milplersburg, Pa, March 23.-After
attempting to murder his wife and
son, Paul Bowman yesterday in a tenn
porary fit of insanity tried to take his
own life. He slashed his throat from
ear to ear. Although weak from the
loss of blood, he will recover.
Bowman, who is an employe of the
shoe factory, has always been consid-
cred reliable cltlzen. Yesterday he
became deranged and after threaten
ing his wife and son drew the blade
across his own throat.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
German Bread Ration
is Again Cut Down

Amsterdam. March 23.-The bread ra-
tion in Germany will be diminished
one-fourth, beginning April Is, owing
to the scarcity of wheat, according to
a dispatch from Berlin in the Weser
Zeitung of Bremen. The potato alton
will be continued at five pounds week.
ly and the meat ration will be in
creased by $50 gramms weekly.
1t is announced, adds the dispatch
that the curtailment in the use of
wheat is necessary to insure the pres
ent stocks lasting until next harvest.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
FORMER CAR IS
HELD CAPTIVE IN
IMPERIAL PALACE
Deposed Empress Also In
termed by Order of Revolt
ing Russian Duma

Tsarskoe Selo, Russia, Thursday.
March %, via London, March 23.-On
his arrival here to-day, in the custody
OF four members of the Duma, Nicholas
Romanof, the deposed Emperor, was
turned over Immediately to the Tsar-
skoe Selo commander and taken to the
AleXandrovsky Palace. where the for
mer Empress Alexandra already was
interned.
The special train carrying the for
mer ruler arrived at 1.30 o'clock on the
Continued on Page 191
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
GIRLS IN SUICIDE
PACT SHOOT EACH
OTHER TO DEATH
Hold RevolverS at Temples
and Pull Triggers Stimuli
taneously

Portsmouth, N. H., March 23.-Two
young women who were killed in a
Portsmouth cafe last night were def
CPeggy'D Spalding, daughter of
George +. Spalding, of Newton Mass,
and Ethel Stanton, daughter of j. l..
stanton. city passenger agent of the
Rock Island Railroad. with headquar-
ters at Los Angeles. A note signed
Peggy and Ethel" found in a room in
the Rockingham Hotel, which they
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
FIVE HARRISBURG
GIRLS ARE EAGER
TO ENTER NAVY
Apply at U. S. n. Recruiting
Office For Enlistment
Under New Law

Five Harrisburg women have made
application to enter the service of the
United States Navy within the last
week, according to Chief Quarter
master w. E. Quirk, in charge of the
local naval recruiting station. 900
Bergner Building.
Quartermaster Quirk has not yet re-
ceived any definite orders from head
quarters as to what tho requirements
for the enlistment of women are, but
expects full details within a day or so.
Continued on Page 251
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
WILSON DRAFTS WAR
MESSAGE WITH AID
OF CABINET MEMBERS
Sinking of American Steamer Healdon Adds to Gravity of
Situation But Cannot Cause Immediate Change in
Governments Policy; Everything Is Dropped by
Government to Get Nations Armed Forces Into Shape
For Waging War On Germany
By Associated Press

Washington March p. - President Wilson's address
taken tentative o-day meeting
Practically all the had been asked bring material
points upon which it will touch
While the of the necessarily
will be determined by the developments ten days.
pected be specific character and probably will outline compre
hensve just what he believes Congress should
the Warlke operations German submarines.
Administration officials realize that during the period of waiting
sustained effort being made Germany RESPONSE
bty for the United States The hint of offer of mediation
regarded added evidence this the President
and all his advisers determined that actually
clear to the world that has been of Americas choosing
The President, keep touch with prepara
ons cancelled practically all to-day with
Governor Mccall of Massachusetts, who ways
which that state might with the federal
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
LOCAL MEN WILL
BE AVIATORS IF
WAR BREAKS OUT
Flying Corps to Be Recruited
to 1000 and Life Appeals
to Many

The bells of hell go ting a-ling-a-l
For you-but not for me;
For me the angels sing-a-ling-a-l ling,
They've got the goods for me.
Q, Death, where is thy sting-a-ling-a-
ling,
And Graves, thy victoree?
The bells of hell go ting ling ling,
For you-but not for me.
In a crowd of young men talking
war in the cigar store at the corner
of Third and Market street this morn
ing, was young fellow who hummed
the English trench song, one section
of which appears above. The martial
melody of the song sung by the Brit
ish soldiers in hundreds of miles of
French trenches wasn't at all out of
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23

French refugees from the devas-
tated wilderness over which the re-
tiring Germans have passed add their
evidence to the accumulating proof
that Field Marshal Won Hindenburg'
purpose is to give battle to his pur-
suffers on a line running from Lille to
Laon. This means that, in the event
of the French failing to break
through at La Fere. a further with
drawal of the Germans is due to take
place on the British front.
The sharp salient running from Ar
ras to Cambrai must be evacuated
and, in support of this assumption,
London reports explosions and incen-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
5oo-MILE RACE CALLED OFF

indianapolis. Ind, March 23,-The
annual 500-mile automobile race,
scheduled for the indianapolis Motor
Speedway on Memorial Day, was de-
claerd off to-day by James A, Alli-
son, secretary-treasurer of the COM
pany, because of the threatening war
conditions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
'34LIVES LOST IN
U-BOAT'S ATTACK
ON j. s. STEAMER
Teuton Captain Disappears,
Leaving American Seamen
Sink to- Their Deaths
BY ASSncinted Prcss

FEAN
London. March ga Rotterdam dis
patch to the Daily Telegraph says that
it is reported there that thirty four
members of the American steamer
Healdton were either killed when the
vessel was attacked or drowned sub
sequently \ torpedo which penetrat-
ed the engine room is said to have been
responsible for the death of 13 of the
men.
A Reuters dispatch from The Hague
TContinucd on Page III
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vIcInItyi Rain
and warmer Tonight, with lowest
temperature about As degrees;
saturday fair and somewhat
colder.
For Eastern Pennsylvania Rain
nRd warmer tonight Saturday
partly cloudy. somewhat colder
In west portion; strong south and
southwest winds.
High temperature, with rain, in the
next twenty-fOur hours, will like
~ cause IA general rise In the Sus-
quehnnna river and NIL Its
branches. The rise will probably
he slight TO moderate. A stage
of about g.. feet in indicated for
Harrisburg Saturday morning.
General Conditions
The Southwest storm In now cen-
trai over the Lake Superior re-
gion. with Its southern extremity
reaching to the Texas cOnst. Ii
has caused rain the last
twenty-f0ur hours generally over
broad belt of country extend
ing from the Gulf States north
ward through the central valleys
and the lake region into Canada,
together with u general rise of 2
to IL degrees in the temperature
over nearly all the eastern half
of the country, A high pressure
area from the Pacific ocean covers
most of the country west of the
Mississippi river; 1t has caused a
general fall of = to 20 degrees In
temperature generally over the
Plains States, central and south
ern Rocky Mountains and the
Southwest. At MOdena, Utah, the
tempeFaturs fell to zero this
tered In the month of March,
TemPeRaturet 4 a, ma, 40 degrees
above zer0,
Sunt Rises, 6t01 q, IN,
River Stages 80 feet above low
water mark,
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, "a.
Lowest temperature, 81,
Mean temperature. ~.
Normal temperature 40.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
DRIVER KILLED UNDER CART

DRIVER KILLED UNDER CART
Harrisburg.-Sagi Istevan driver employed by the
Central Iron and Steel Company instantly killed this
afternoon at 245 o'clock when horse which was driv-
ing away in Second street. Cherry overturnin
heavy two-whee cart and pnnng its driver beneath
CAPITOL COMMISSION ACCOUNT CLOSED
Harrisburg.-The of the State Capitol Build
ing Commission, which constructed the present State
Capitol under the of 1901 to-day closed State
Treasury. Edward Bailey, of this city, the
commission paid the State the balance e67e6 and
the additional of $47608 interest the balances
for several years.
AMERICAN AVIATOR MISSING
Paris March 23-J. R. Mcconnell, an American avi-
ator with the aviation corps France has been missing
four days since last engaged with German
chimes over the German lines.
KILLED SELVES FOR LOVE
Portsmouth, N. H., March 2s.-Lght was thrown on
the suicides later to-day when the police made public
paragraph from the joint note left by the young
1t read: "We have experienced perfect love for each
other and cannot bear the thought of separation
will end it all'
CRANE MAY GET JAP POST
Washington, March 23-Charles R. Crane of CHICAGO
understood to-day be under consideration by Pres
dent Wilson for appointment ambassador to Japan to
succeed the late Ambassador Guthrie Crane was ap
pointed minister to China in the Taft administration but
recalled before he left San Francisco because of pub
ished interview dealing with far eastern questions
NORWAY AND GERMANY NEAR BREAK
Amsterdam, March 23 via London-Indications of
renewed tension between Norway and Germany are ap-
pearing in the German newspapers.
FRENCH OFFENSIVE DIES DOWN
Berlin March %. - BY Wireless. - The war office
reports to-day that the French offensive the Mace
donian front is dying down.
DESPERATE FIGHTING MARKS BATTLE
Paris, March ga violent attack was made by the
Germans last night north of St Simon in the region east
of Ham. Today's office announcement saws the
Germans gained ground the beginning but were
counterattacked Immediately and driven back as far as
Seraucourt-Le-Grand three miles northeast of ST. Simon
HARVARD PREPARES FOR WAR
Cambridge, Mass March ga semi-officia1 an
nouncement that in the of the college wear at
Harvard University probably would terminated within
short time and the university plant turned into military
training camp made to-day. The announcement was
in the form of an editorial in the Harvard Crimson
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
Cannot Get Along
Without TELEGRAPH

To the Editor of the Telegraph
Please deliver me y0ur paper
again, starting to-day IL possible.
After taking your paper for over
IA years ] cannOt stop 1t even for
"a cheaper paper. Please start 1t
to-day aEnin If possible. and ObIige
III. q, DAVIDSON,
1uS sayfard 81,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
Preparing Nation

Preparing Nation
Sinking by a German submarine of
the American steamer Healdton, with
the probable loss of score or more
of her crew. many of whom were
Americans, while another grave addi-
ton to the long list of German aggres-
sions against American commerce,
cannot cause any immediate change in
the situation between the United States
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23

The initial phase of the tremendous battle which opened
Northern France has apparently turned favor of the French who
reported have forced their way Aette
Crozat canal at several points Along these waterways the
elected to make their first stand in defense of which
General Nvee rushing his advance troops desperate
break the Hindenburg line before the
dated.
Further south the French attempting batter their way
toward Laon but between them and their lie great
OF Couc and St Gobn and the comparatively meager
reported from Paris indicate that the still
oub Some ground has been gained northeast
TACT that the French having inflicted very
the Germans is ntmaon that the invaders holding this
section in force
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23

diary fires in the district about Arras.
This additional retirement would
mean the evacuation of about 500
more square miles of French territory.
including the great coal mines around
Lens.
The whole question at present ap-
pears to be whether the allies can
move their heavy artillery fast enough
so as to strike n smashing blow at the
Germans before the latter can effec-
lively organize their positions. Mill
tary critics in Paris and London be-
lleVe that few days will decide this
Continued on Page 24.l
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23

and Germany, it was said here to-day.
A virtual state of war already exists,
government officials believe, and they
are doing everything possible to pre-
pare the nation to meet that con-
dition.
The destruction of the Healdton,
however, will be included by President
Wilson in his summary of German
[Continued on Page 2i.l
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
BY Associated Prcss

London, March %, - Private messages have reached
The Hague that Emperor William is suffering from
breakdown Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
The Hague reports The Emperors physicians said
have ordered him to take the Homburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
GERMAN LINE TREMBLES
UNDER TREMENDOUS BLOW
FRENCH PUSH
FORWARD In
GREAT BATTLE

Entente Rushes Heavy Artillery to Launch Smashing At
tack Against TeutOn Troops Before Hmdenburg Can
Consolidate Forces For His Drive; Both Armies Bat
ter Against Stormy Weather to Win First Phases Of
Campaign With Tide Favoring Soldiers of France
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23

CONTINUED on Page 251
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23

Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, "a.
Lowest temperature, 81,
Mean temperature, ~.
Normal temperature. 40.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23

[Continued on Page t01
The Home news., 1917-11-23

Rev s. M. Yancey will preach at II a. m., next Sunday. We are sure all the people will be glad to hear him again.
 MT. c. H. Doe" George, for merly with The McCrory Drug Go. of this city, has just finished a pharmaceutical course at Hodges School of Pharmacy. Little Rock, and has accepted a responsible position with Snod- grass & Bracy Drug Co.,, of that city, which is one of the leading concerns of it's kind in the south. Doe" is a promising young pharmacist and we are sure of his success.
The Home news., 1917-11-23

J. P. Taylor, of McCrorv tonsorial artist of more than lo cal renown, is the latest addition to the Buchanan Shop. Wynne Progress.
 Sgt. E. c. Marsh, left Tues- day for Camp Beauregard, La after a very pleasant visit to h;s father and mother, MT. and Mrs A. J. Marsh, and other relatives
 Don't forget that Carson's are in the McCrory Concrete Buildino with a full line of fancy and heavy groceries. Get our prices on flour, lard and etc. before you buy.
The Home news., 1917-11-23
In Sanitarium Three Weeks

Splendid results in kidney and bladder troubles are achieved by Foley Kidney Pills. Mrs. Fife E. Kleppe, Averill, Minn., writes T was at Fargo sanitarium three weeks for rheumatism and kid ney trouble; got no relief. be- gan using Foley Kidney Pills and found immediate relief. A bottle completed the cure. " For sale by the Red Cross Drug Go.
The Home news., 1917-11-23
Complaint Almost Gone

"Foley's Honey and Tar is great" writes L. w. Day, 65 Campbell Ave-, E. Detroit,
 Mich. Tt relieves bronchitis quickly. My complaint has al most gone and I hope never to have it again. " Time and the experience of thousands have proved that there is no better medicine for coughs, colds or croup. Get the genuine. Sold at the Red Cross Drug Store.
The Home news., 1917-11-23

FOR SALE: 1917 five passen- ger Ford. R. w. Beck. Adv. 11-16-2t.
The Home news., 1917-11-23

BORN: To MT. and Mrs. Chas. Harris, Jelks, Monday, Nov. 19, 1917, a ten pound boy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-10
ENDORSED By SECRETARY
NEWTON.

That the planting of food gardens
as is being urged by this paper, with
the cooperation of the National
Emergency Food Garden Commission
of Washington, is one of the most
important preparedness measures
now before the public, was voiced by
Newton d. Baker, Secretary of War,
today in the following letter:
This seems to me to be a real
contribution to the strength of the
nation. and, incidentally. teaches a
valuable lesson of thrift and of value
of the soil. which it will be very good
for our people to learn in these times
of stress and to practice in times of
peace
This message was sent to Charles
Lathrop Pack who is in Clevelend
where city wide campaign for food
gardens is being conducted.