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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
7. R. ADVISES HIS
SUPPORTERS TO
ENTER THE ARMY
Only Course Open Since Ad-
miniStration Refuses to
Accept Volunteers
BY associated Press

p Oyster Bay. N. Y, May 21.-Colo-
rel Theodore Roosevelt announced
tonight that all men who had vol
unteered to serve with him under
the American flag had been absolved
from all further connection with the
movement and that the only course
open to thin now is to enter the
military service IN some other way
If they are able to do so, and if not
so. to serve the country in civil
life.
i'As good American Citizens said
Colonel Roosevelt in former state
ment, we Loyalty obey the direction
of the communicative chief of the
American army and navy. The men
who have volunteered will now con-
slider themselves absolved from fur
ther consideration with this move
ment. The funds that have been
promised will be treated as with
drawn and applied to other pur-
poses. 1 therefore direct that this
statement be sent to the leaders in
the various states who have been
raising troops"
Colonel Roosevelt said that after
conferences personally 'or by wire
with some of the men who had vol
unteered to raise units, regiments
and battalions, it had been decided
unanimously that the only course
open was to disband in view of the
decision of President Wilson not to
permit the organization of the divi-
sions authorized by Congress.
Our sole aim," the statement con-
tlnued, ''is to help in every way in
the successful prosecution of the
war and we most heartily feel that
no individuals personal interest
should for one moment be considered
save as it serves the general public
interest.
I'VE rejoice that a division of our
fine regular soldiers and marines.
under so gallant and efficient a lead
er as General Pershing, is to be sent
abroad. We have a right to a GER
tain satisfaction in connection there
with"
Colonel Roosevelt declared that
had his offer been accepted all four
of his divisions would have sailed
and two would have been on the fir
ing line by September /. the time
at which the Secretary of War has
announced that the assembly of the
selective draft army is to begin"
II WISH" added Colonel Roosevelt.
respectfully to point out certain err
rors into which the President has
been led in his announcement. He
states that the purpose was to give
me an independent command. In
my last letter to the Secretary of
War, explicitly stated that if l
were given permission to raise an
army corps of two divisions to be put
under the command of some general.
like Wood, Pershing Barry or Kuhn,
| desired for myself only the posi4I
ton of Junior among the eight brig47
adler commands. 1 would not have
been independent. l would have
been in precisely the position of all.
the other brigadiers commanders.
except that l would have ranked aft
er and been subordinate to the rest
of them"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
MEN IN
DAUPHIV co MUST
SIGN DRAFT ROLL
County Officials Estimate
That Number Will Regis
ter June 5
ALL IN READINESS
Nearly All Registrars Volun-
teer Services; to Make
List in Day
ALL IN READINESS

County officials estimate that there
will be approximately ten thousand
men in Dauphin county who come
within the age limit prescribed in
the conscription bill and must reg
lister June 5, the day set by Presi-
dent Wilson for the enrolment of
all males in the country between the
ages of 21 and 81 years.
This estimate is based partly on
the military roll figures. Last year
this comprised total of more than
25, 900 names of men between the
ages of 21 and As.
No further preparations were
made in the city or county to-day
for the registration. AS soon as in
Struct1onS are received by Mayor
Charles A. Miller and Sheriff w. w.
Caldwell at the conference to-mor-
row afternoon, arrangements will be
completed. More volunteers were
received from city and county reg
istrars and registry assessors. The
list follows:
County: Dauphin, Frank b. Putt;
Hummelstown, Cyrus Miller; Lower
Paxton, John E. Unger: Mifflin town
ship, John A. Harmon; Upper Pax
ton township, w. III. Lehman.
City: First ward. First precinct,
w. NJ. Kahn; Second ward. Second
precinct, j. f. Heiges; Fifth pre-
cinct. George G. Swilkey; Fifth ward
Third precinct, A. II. Taylor; Sixth
ward. Second precinct. Walter
Brownewell; Eighth ward, Fourth
precinct, Charles Moesleiu; Twelfth
ward. Third precinct, John d. Rec
ord.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
FLAG
PATRIOTICALLY
SHOWN BY CIRCUS
American Colors Exhibited to
Exclusion of Every Other by
Barnum and Bailey

American colors. red, white and
blue, made to-day's circus parade
one big patriotic demonstration.
Barnum and Bailey pageants are
usually of an elaborate character
but that of to-day surpassed any
thing ever seen in Harrisburg. Flags
of other nations were not in evidence
this year. Old Glory was the only
flag that was displayed.
There We're many big wagons de-
picting features of countries now at
war. Banners on the wagons were
in forms of large shields in Ameri-
can colors. The bands won ap-
plause with their patriotic airs, and
when the United States division,
which brought up the rear of the big
procession passed there was an out
burst of applause.
Thousands of people viewed the
gorgeous cavalcade, representing all
classes and races of people There
were many visitors from outside of
the city and the sidewalks were
banked ten deep. Windows along
the route were at a premium, too.
The parade this year included new
features in addition to the old pro-
gram. The open cages afforded a
chance to see many rare wild ami
mails. Camels were in evidence, and
the herd of elephants is the largest
in the United States to-day. The pa
rade left the grounds on time and
covered big route.
Many Inspect Tented City
The circus arrived from York
early yesterday morning. The six
sections bringing the big show to this
city were delayed and it was late in
the afternoon before the tented city
was in, shape for real inspection.
Yesterday many thousands of people
visited the show grounds and
watched with interest the raising of
the tents, the preparations for din
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
Prominent Irishmen to
Draw Up Constitution
For Island Home Rule
BN Associakcd PrcsS

London, May 21.-It was announced
by Premier Lloyd George, in the
House of Commons, to-day, that the
government proposed to summon im-
mediately convention of representa-
tive Irishmen in Ireland to submit 10
the British Parliament a constitution
Tor the future Cover nment Of ireland.
Premier Lloyd George stated to o-day
that the chairman Of the proposed
Irish convention will be nominated by
the crown.
IF a substantional agreement is
reached regarding the character and
scope of the constitution framed by
the convention" said the premier, 1.-The
government will take the necessary
steps to enable the imperial par1fa-
ment to give legislative effect therein.
The convention will be held with clos
ed DOORS"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
Administration Food
Bill Reported to House

Washington, May 81. Favor
able report on the administration bill
to COVE the President broad powers
as to preferential shipments of food,
munitions and other war traffic was
made to-day to the House.
The report says the bill is ger
name to the earnest effort we are
making to utilize the highest state of
efficiency during the war the trans
portation facilities of the country
and to promote the efforts of the ad-
ministration to carry on the war by
requiring prefential shipments of all
freight which, in the judgment of
the President, is essential to the pub
lie security and defense
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
Motorists Up in Arms
Against Condition of Pike

All motorists are up in arms over
the condition of the Lebanon and
Reading Pike. This highway has
been in an almost intolerable condi-
ton for months and is now spotted
with large areas of sharp broken
stones who are doing little more
than tearing the life out of automo-
bile tires.
1t was expected that this highway
would be taken over by the State,
but it is still toll road with fire.
quent gates where the luckless tour
lists are held up. When it isn't COW
cred with mud it is a pillar of dust.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
Accident to Naval Gun May
Have Caused Nurses Deaths

Washington, May 21.-The two
Red Cross nurses killed on the Amer
lean steamer, referred to in the fore
going dispatch, were Edith Ayres
and Helen Burnett Woods. both of
Chicago, and attached to base hos
pital No. IL.
The Navy Departments official
dispatch gave no details of the ac-
cident other than that the nurses
were killed by fragments of brass
from one of the liners guns. This
was taken to dispose of the first re-
port that they had been struck by a
shell ricochetted from the water and
to Indicate that they were killed as
the result of some sort of gun
accident.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
ALLIES PUSH
FORWARD FOR
GAINS
Haig and Petain Smash Hindenburg Line on Mile Front
and Take Support Trench in the Rear; Germans
Forced Bit by Bit to Give Up Ground in Northern
France; Counterattack Fails

Generals Haig and Pean again pushing ahead their
offensive IN northern France and to-day both report gains
Alter driving into the Hndenburg line along mile front
yesterday morning in the northwest
British resumed their attack last evening captured support
trench behind the position just taken.
The rmness of the British hold section the
enDug line seriously threatening the Quean Docourt switch
protecting oua attesed by the failure of the German reactions
General i1ag is well maintaining his initiative by
forcing the Germans to give ground
Not only did the British themselves able hold their
OF the morning against heavy
their offensive the day and push further maintaining
their second advance also against
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
c Commissioner Gross Will
Be Able to Attend Council

injured last week in an auto accident
has recovered and it is expected will
be able to attend Council tomorrow.
This will be the first time since the
death of the late Commissioner Harry
f. Bowman that there has bene Ave
mem bers in Council. Mayor Charles
A. Miller will preside.
Contracts for fire hose for the city
department. and for riprapping the
river slopes, from Calder to Maclay
streets, will probably be presented for
approval
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21

The French for their part in the
great battle have resumed their ad-
vance in the Champagne. Having
foiled the crown princes desperate
and costly effort to regain control of
the Chemin-des-Dames plateau on
the Aisne front General Petain
turned to the Champagne sector and
struck nortnward on the Moron
villieres heights.
Several lines of German trenches
were captured in these operations
and Some 500 prisoners taken. All
the important observation posts in
this section of the front are now in
French hands, facilitating their fur
ther advance in the drive calculated
to flank the Germans out of the
salient to the northwest projecting
towards Rheims.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
Berlin Admits Rcvcrses

Berlin's official statement to-day
admits that gains were effected by
both the British and French. The
British aimed at much more than
they accomplished, the German war
office asserts. having attacked on u
front of several miles along which
the Germans maintained their posi-
tions with the exception that a de-
molished trench was abandoned.
The French are conceded footholds
on Mont Carnillet and Mont Cell on
the Champagne front.
There has been no let-up in the
promising offensive launched by Gem
eral Cadorna against the Austrians.
He reports new success by the 1tal-
ians in the capture of a hill between
Palliova and Britovo and also the ex-
tension of the Italian positions in the
Nodice area.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
THIEVES TRY
TO BLOW SAFE
OF DIR. KALBFUS
Enter Office in Franklin
Building and Drill Holes
For Charge?

Thieves last night broke into the
office of Game Commissioner Kalb-
fus on the fourth floor of the Frank
lin Building and made an unsuccess-
full attempt to blow open the safe.
They were evidently frightened away
before they succeeded.
AT night the Franklin Building has
been without a watchman and the
first evidence of the robbery was no.
ticed this morning when employees
entered the otrces. The transom
above the door had been removed
and then lowered to the floor, evil
IDENTIFY very carefully tnat the glass
might not be broken or--ahy noise
made to arouse anyone in the vi
cinity.
Try Jimmy
A small drill hole was made on
the side but the workmen were evi-
IDENTIFY amateurs or had very poor
drills, as they gave it up before
making much headway. The rob-
bers next endeavored to Jimmy" the
locks and although the combina-
ton was thrown out of working or
der and the door pried at the side,
they were unable to force open the
door. The safe contained a number
of postage stamps, but little else of
value. Whether or not any small
valuables were taken from the office
has not been definitely ascertained
The detectives of the police de-
partment are working on the case,
but, although every move points to
amateurs. they were clever enough
to cover their tracks.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
French Torpedo Boats
Defeat a German Fleet
BY. Associntcd .PrcsS

Berlin. May 21. - An engagement
between German and French torpedo
boats off the coast of Flanders is re-
ported in an official announcement
from the admiralty. The announce
ment says:
"On the morning of the goth off
the coast of Flanders, a short outpost
engagement took place between Ger
man and French torpedo boats. The
enemy boats were repeatedly hit by
our artillery and our vessels returned
without loss or damage"
The French official statement is
sued yesterday reported that a flotil-
la of German destroyers had been
driven back to its base by a patrol
of four French torpedo boats. The
statement said that one of the
French vessels had suffered some
damage
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
TContinucd on Page 91
HURT IN FALL FROM CAR

William DeSilvey, aged 23, a
brakeman on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, was badly injured about the
back list night when he fell from a
moving car in the Marysville yards.
He narrowly escaped being ground
to death by the wheels of the train.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
FIGHT FOR PROHIBITION

Washington. May 2r. - Eaor.s TO zdd p-ohib
ton amendment to the food bill were forecast BY
eral amendments introduced in the Senate to-day pro
posing various plans 20 ruTtau manufacture ol iatoi-
eating beverages during The war
ARRESTS MADE ON MEXICAN BORDER
Washington, May 3l.-RePorts Of renewed activity
on the Mezoan border have their foundation in the hr
ing ofa shot across the border by Meean at Nogales
and the arrest OF party including Americans bearing
arms ana suspected Oh violating AmenaaR neutrality
PROCLAIM JUNE a HOLIDAY
trenton N. j. May <l' r. Governor Aage today
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21


20
Liberty Loan bonds public
of them
allowing
of the bonds + 'NS' ~ ~" S"'e
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
CONTINUED on Page 81

T.. G. GRACE CONFINED TO HOME
Bethlehem, Pa, May 21.-E. G.
Grace, president of the Bethlehem
Steel Company, is confined to the
house with an affection of the right
eye, a specialist being in attend
ance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity: I'm
settled, probably rain Tonight
and Tuesday.
For Eastern Pennsylvania: Prob
ably rain tonight and Tuesday,;
moderate northeast and east
winds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21

Inc suSquehann0 river and all Its
branches will probably continue
TO fall slowly or remain near
ly stationary tonight. Gen
eraI rains, indicated for the
watershed tonight and Tues
day, Will likely cause rise In
all streams of the system.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
General Conditions

Local rains have fallen In Oregon,
Washington and In Alberta,
Canada, and also in Maine,
Northern Pennsylvania and New
Jersey.
In the Rocky Mountains, over the
greater part of the Plains States
and from the Upper Mississippi
Valley eastward to the Atlantic
coast temperatures are from g
TO ~ degrees lower than on Sat-
urday morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21

Temperatures 3 n. M, 80 degrees.
sum- Rises, 4i3S n. m.
Moons New moon, May %.
River Stages 4.4 feet.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21

Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, 81.
Lowest temperature, 80.
Mean temperature, 40.
Normal temperature, 63.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
LIBERTY LOAN BONDS ARE
SAFEST INVESTMENT IN WORLD

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
MI LiuHHTN LoAS-Psra Ne, A,
I9sss ASb CuRaANcY
Malvern daily record., 1917-06-18
COUNTY DUES HEL.
 ON LIBERTY Dol,Ds

Realizing the great importance and necessity of purchasing Liberty Bonds the citizens of Hot Spring county, have come to the front on this proposition. and done well. The subscriptions from this county are between $45,0Q0 and $50,0o0. The largest part of this being purchased through the local banks. Probably the largest purchas- CT was the Wisconsin-Arkansas Lumb- CT O., whose purchase alone amounted to $25, ,00O
 Now that the Liberty Loan proposi- tion is through with, the attention of all our ciizens will be given to raising funds for the Red Cross. Hot Spring county will no doubt do her full duty in this matter.
Malvern daily record., 1917-06-18
WE MUST GIVE UNTIL IT HURTS

Red Cross Week is here
 The nm has asked the people of the United States to the Red Cross Society ed possible comfort while they the hospitals France and dying the battefelds of allied fronts Let everyone hear the call of mercy.
 The ked cross sending its wagons marked with so you may know them right the battlefield with hearts wandering about black dead, trying to father. a brother
 And before long YOUR father or brother that they trying tosave.
 And nobody going to make all the help that may be given to the Red Cross
 The people asked alive help bind the wounds of others so the work of drop many them do amid the senc of slaughtered The must be given the wagons moving among maimed them and all they have sell live used to make rich
 But this, of Malvern and Hot Spring County call mercynot commercial anything may bring profit to any profit to manhood
 call that should meetand will meet-quick response and child in America this country the land of their birth adoption
 We must give until it hurts"
 CLAUDE MANN
Malvern daily record., 1917-06-18
RED CROSS WEEK
 JUNE IS TO B

The Red Cross War Council wants
 one hundred million dollars for militia ny and civilian relief at home and a.
 broad during the present war. President Wilson, in a formal proc lamation, has set aside the week from june 18th to 18th as Red Cross Week, and has has made a strong appeal to the nation to rally to this call and,
 with practical patriotism, furnish the means by which this single, experienc- ed organization, recognized by law and international convection as the public instrumentality for this purpose, may carry on it's tremendous task.
 The machinery for this campaign is now being carefully organized. The Western committee is headed by John B. Miller, of Los Angles, and assisting him are Lawrence c. Phipps ST., of Denver; William H. Crocker, of San Francisco; Henry L. Corbett, of Port land; Charles 2 Peabody, of Seattle; George c. Taliaferro, of San Antonio, Texas.and Ford Harvey, of Kansas, City Mo. The Western executive sec- retary is Layman L. Pierce and the associate secretary is Richard R. Per- kins.
 Conferences have been held already in the principle centers,-S Fran cisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Denver and Wichita, Kan. At each of these meetings the strongest men in the community have gladly come forward offering both their time and money. Joseph Tumulty, secretary to Presi- dent Wilson, has wired to hundreds of the leading citizens in the big cities and has received from them instant and enthusiastic promises of assist |ance
 A definite program for the canvass is now being worked out. Teams are being organized in all the cities, and the "drive" will be just as thorough as experienced direction can make it, That the huge sum will be raised with out difficulty seems assured. Of the hundred million. the West is asked to
 raise fifteen millions, and those in |charge of the campaign are confident Ithat the end of Red Cross Week will see the entire sum subscribed.
Malvern daily record., 1917-06-18
you deserve.


 There does not live on this conti- nent today 2 man more opposed to war than I. But, we are in state of war now whether we want it or not. % Being in state of war great de- 1,ands are laid upon us and we must meet them,
 ss2 o-o
 Our government has called and ev- cry potriotic man and woman in the country now has an opportunity to show hos or her love of the country.
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 They too may go to the battlefelds of the world and there like aneels-of
 ninister to those who are far
 wounded, sick and dying,
Malvern daily record., 1917-06-18
RED CROSS TRUTHS By Local Publicity Com mittee of Red Cross
 Association.
Association.

We want to get ready to take care of our boys, who for the love and hon. or and liberty of their country are willing to go and if needs be, give their lives for universal liberty. The young womanhood of America now have an opportunity to do some thing worth while for the welfare of human kind.
 This is Red Cross Week all over the United States. The War Depart ment has asked the people of this country to. contribute ONE HUND- RED MILLION DOLLARS to this great cause. This fact alone should awaken our people to the seriousness of the situation that we are facing. The allotment for Arkansas is ONE MILLION AND TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. The allotment for Hot Spring County is FIFTEEN THOUS- AND DOLLARS. Query: Shall we give it periodically and voluntarily, or after awhile suffer the humiliation of having it taken from us by taxa ton.
 The Red Cross workers in the midst of shot and she'll deadly gas, liquid fire and burning oil gather up the wounded render first aid and then bear them to the field hospitals to preserve life, or to take the message of the dy- ing soldier to be transmitted to wife or mother.
 The man who can hear the cry of distress and turn a deaf ear to it must be either brute or an idiot. m a few months there will be borne to us across the Atlantic, tie cry of agony -of American boys who have battle. It may be your boy boy. Don't let him lie
 nd fever and deliriunn,
 and bleeding and
 FED CROSS wor-
 and gently dress
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