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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
DISTRICT QUOTA
FOR LIBERTY LOAN
SAFELY PASSED
Country Districts Come to
Front in Closing Hours
of Campaign

With the Second Liberty Loan
campaign now officially closed, COM
plete totals cannot be announced be-
fore the end of the week. the cam
paign committee announced to-day
1t appears certain, however, the COM
mittee said, that the Harrisburg dis
trict has at least equaled it's max
imum quota.
Subscriptions still are coming in
and probably will continue to do so
for3the remainder of the week.
Banks have been swamped with the
number of subscriptions and both
city and country institutions have
been unable to tabulate their figures
one pleasing feature of the last
days of the loan is the way the coun-
try districts started to come through
with their share of the loan. PEN
brook, having a total population of
1900. has subscribed a total of S27,-
p50O over it's quota of $4,000. This
is one of the best showings made by
any town in the district.
John G. Jessop, Jr., to-day said
that the only reason the farmers
have not subscribed more freely is
because they nave lacked an under
standing of the loan and its purpose.
Saturday evening Flavel l.. Wright
and P. f. Duncan talked to the
farmers gathered at a grange meet
ing at Green Park, and all the farm
ers present except three subscribed
to the loan at the end of the meet
ing.
Country Docs Better
Mr.. Jessop said this morning that
Perry county subscribed 1922, 900 to
the loan as against 100000 to the
First Liberty Loan. Jessop is chair
man of the Perry county committee.
The quota for the farming com
munitY of Halifax was $62.250, md
the Halifax committee reports a total
subscription of 100000. Announce.
ment was made this morning. how
ever. that the counties in the Dau-
phin. Cumberland, Perry, Juniata
district still have a quota of $3.50.
600 to make up before their quotas
are complete.
The total for the city of Harris
burg will be made M Just as soon
as the banks have raade their re-
ports and the total may be ready by
this evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
E. MOeslein Held Up and
Robbed by Two CoIored
Women Near His Home

1nveigled into short conversa-
ton, f. Moeslein, secretary and
treasurer of the Harrisburg Apparel
Company, was held up and robbed of
small amount of money Thursday
evening in front of his residence at
422 North street by two colored wo-
men, 1T became known to-day. Mr..
Moeslein was on his way home be-
tween 11.30 and IL o'clock when the
holdup took place. AS he approach
ed his residence two women, appar-
emily well dressed, one short and the
other tall. stopped him. The tall one
suddenly grabbed Mr.. Moeslein and
held him while the shorter woman
searched his pockets. Moeslein ar
ter struggle managed to free him
self and rush into his home. The
women disappeared, and although
the police have been working on the
case no clue of their identity has
been found. Numerous complaints
have been received by the police de-
partment concerning these women.
but so far they have been success
full in eluding the local sleuths.
Mr.. Moeslein received through the
mail his stolen pocketbook minus
the money.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
PACIFTT PASTOR
HORSEWHIPPED
IN KENTUCKY
Leader of Socialist Church in
Cincinnati Punished in
Dense Woods

Cincinnati, Oct 29.-Herbert S.
Bigelow, head of the Peoples
Church of this city, one of the
leaders of the Peoples Council, So
cialist and pacifist, was taken into a
dense woods near Florence, Ky,
shortly before midnight last night,
tied to tree and horsewhipped by
men who wore long robes and
hoods, similar to those described as
worn by the renowned 'Ku Klux
Kan" according to a report from
Florence to-day. The report stated
that the party with Bigelow as q
prisoner, gagged and handcuffed,
worked its way to the center of the
woods. Here they removed the
handouts long enough TO disrobe
him, and then tied him TO a tree.
one of the leaders of the party then
read from a piece of paper he held
in his hand, with the light of a Ian
tern held by one of his associates
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29

Harrisburg's entire colored popu-
lation. with big representation of
colored citizens of Steelton. turned
out this morning thousands strong to
pay their respects to the 1O1 colored
men who left for Camp Meade.
The loud shrieking of the car
whistle at 1915 o'clock announced
that the selected colored men had
arrive din Market Square. and soon
afterward the entire square was
crowded with friends and relatives
OF the men who were to leave. Nine
ty-siX men represented the Steelton
district, four the Paxtang district and
one the EliZabethville district.
With the arrival or the Steelton
men the formation tok place in front
of the Dauphin Building in Market
Square and. led by the Steelton Band
of twenty-six pieces. the 101 men
marched to North and Third streets.
CONTINUED on Page I'LL
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
Drastic Move Against
Reduction Company Is
Planned by the City

Instead of calling for a joint ses-
sion of Council with the Health
Bureau. Commissioner Dunkle this
afternoon met with that department
at its regular meeting to decide what
action should be taken to have the
ashes and garbage collected regu.
larly.
II have not decided positively
what ] Will do" Commissioner Dun
kle said" but / have a plan to pre-
sent at the meeting and will in all
probability recommend 1t to Coun-
ell. 1t will be a drastic development
in the situation. but 1t seems to mo
to be the only recourse. / have ex-
hausted every other means l know
OF to get results from the reduction
company"
A statement that the Working
mems Nonpartisan League was con-
sidering employing an attorney to
force Council to act and compel the
company to collect ashes and gar,
bage. was reported to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
GERMAN RETREAT
in FRANCE NEAR.
SAYS SEC. BAKER
Important Developments in
Great War Impending,
War Chief Believes
HAS FAITH IN ITALIANS
Relentless British Offensive
Is Outstanding Feature
of the Week

Washington, Oct. 29.-Important
developments are pending in the
great war, Secretary Baker indicates
In his official review of last week $
operations on all fronts which con-
cludes with the brief statement that
certain units of American forces in
France have taken their places on
the battle front to complete their
training. This is the War Depart
ments first mention of the fact that
General Pershing's men are on the
firing line.
1t is the wave of activity during the
week on nearly every front, however,
that caught the Secretary's attention
Significant operations are pro-
Sress, he says, both east and west.
on the Italian fronts, in Macedonia.
Rumania, Mesopotania and even in
East Africa. On the western front he
says, new strategic retreat of the
German forces appears to be the next
CONTINUED on Page f1.1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
oLrvE aREEN EoR MILITIA

Observation-Disclosures General BearY announted to-
day that Uniform of olive green slightly darker thar
that Of the United States marine corps rad been selected
iar the Pennsylvania Reserve militia. me hat shirt
eggnss and shoes as well as rank insignia would b.
similar those used in the Army except that the key
, stone would be collar ornament
BRITISH LOSSES IN TRANSIT SMALL
london, Oct 29-In the House Of Commons to-day
Premier Lloyd George said that since the beginning Of
the war 100000 men had been transported With loss
Of only $500 and that of these only 200 had been lost
through enemy actions.
= MUST IMPROVE RESERVOIR
In an opinion handed down late to-day the Publ.
: Service Commission directs til, York County conssl
dated Water Company to place its reservoir at Voc in
better condition ard to enna,. its meter rental charge
from its tariff by November %
: Won HERTLING OFFERED CHANCELLoRSH1P
Amsterdam Oct 29--The zeirng Am Mittag says
the German e,aneeIIorsbip has been offered to the
Bavarian premier Count Won Hestiing who has asked
tot time to consider the matter
. LUTHERANs FAVOR USE or ENGLISH
Philadelphia, Oct 29-opponents Of the tuavsmenst to
substitute English in the Lutheran churches Of Auees
: in place Of German Swedish, Norwegisu and Danish
were denounced enemies Of the United States at the
convention Of til. General Council OF til. Lutheran
: Church here to-day.
PREPARE FOR RAIN
Harrisbug-In case rain this evening interfsrss With
the recruiting Day parade bells and whistles win eoapde
signal at 7 o'clock the committee announces.
;
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
Plot Uncovered to
Destroy Food Supply;
DepOts Closely Guarded

New York, Oct. 20. - All granar-
les, food depots and other places
where food is stored in great .Guan-
titles in New York were under
heavy guard to-day under orders of
Arthur Williams. Federal Food Ad-
mipistrator for the city. who on
Saturday was warned by Herbert
Hoover, national food administrator,
of the discovery of wholesale plots
to destroy the nations food supply.
Guards have been doubled and
United States secret service agents
are cooperating in the work. Ar
rangements have been made t. call
oui the home guard for service iC
necessary.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
LaRue Makes Another
Trial at Exemption

Samuel LaRue, the York county
farmer who has been regularly re-
fused exemption. appeared at the
Capitol to-day. accompanied by his
wife and several elders of the Dunk
ards, to make his seventh attempt TO
escape the draft. The elders had a
talk with Secretary Ball. but did not
see the Governor. who was not at
the Capitol. They were referred to
the draft authorities.
LaRue has sought exemption on
religious and agricultural grounds as
well as having dependent wife. He
is under orders to start for Camp
Meade next week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
SOLDIER ELECTRoCuTEn

PhlIaUeInHIa. IIct. IT. = limited
States ~.ldier. believed to have
been John Jackuuez. Jr.. was electro
cuted on the Pennsylvania bridge
here to-day. He was walking IN the
tracks whom he met his death.
An Identification found in his
pocket shows he was attached ia
Comranv G. 11sth engineers. of the
41st division.
Tt has not heen learned what the
colder was doing on the tracks.
Soldiers have not heen on guard
duty at railroad bridges in this city
for some time.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
COLORED MEN, OFF
TO WAR, GIVEN A
GREAT SENDOFF
Thousands Line Streets When
Selected Men March
to Train
MANY IN THE PARADE
Steelton Furnishes Nearly All
of 101 Men in the
Quota
ANY IN THE PARADE
Colored Men Set New
Record For Recruiting;
20 Men in 20 Minutes

Twenty enlistments in twenty
minutes was the new record set
to-day by Harrisburg recruiting
officers when a score of Steelton
colored men, desiring to join their
comrades who to-day went to
Camp Meade. fairly swamped the
army officers in their haste to en-
list in Uncle Sans fighting
forces. This afternoon the col
ored men are on their way to
Fort Monroe for their training.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
Allies Infamous Pigs,
Queen SOphia's Message

Athens, Oct. 20. Among the
messages exchanged between the
royal palaces at Athens and Berlin
and which have fallen into the
hands of the Greek government was
one in which King Constantine
urged Emperor William to attack
the allies on the Balkan front. prom
sing that Greek forces would at
tack General Sarrail's army in the
rear
In another message Queen Sophia
alluded to the allies as Infamous
pigs"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
Russian Leaders
Cannot Answer For
Men in War Crisis

~ ESSOttdled fFGSS
Petrograd. Oct. 20. - The Off
GERS of the Petrograd garrison
met to-day to discuss the position
of the Russian army and adopted
a resolution declaring that any
authority on the part of it's chiefs
is virtually non-existent. The
resolution says In part:
The community, as it is at
present, cannot defend Russia.
On the contrary the approach of
winter and the present subversible
aspirations of the army and its
lack of any sense of responsibility
will complete. the ruin of the
country X x We do not
renounce our duty. but in answer
ing for ourselves we do not an
swer for our men. The time has
come to make this declaration
openly so that nobody may be de-
ceived or trust in vain delusions."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
WANT PEACE CoNFERENcE.s

New York, Oct. %. = The league
Of Small and Subject Municipalities.
consisting of representatives of a
score or more prosecuted and pill
aged provinces and dependencies,
opened three-day conference here
to-day with the avowed object of
establishing permanent congre SIS
and to assert their right to n separ-
ate representation at international
peace conferences after the war.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
Ex-AMBAssADOR YONoRrn

Amstefdam, Oct. 29. = Count
Con Bernstorff, the former am bassa-
dor to the United States has been
made n ''wirklicher geheimrat" by
the German emperor. with the title
OF excellency. The count is now
ambassador at Constantinople.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29

Italy's soldiers have failed to check
the onrush of the Austro-Germans
and the entire line of the Isonzo is
threatened with annihilation. sweep.
ing down from the mountains into
the plains of Friuli the invaders
have captured Cividale and Gorilla,
100. 900 prisoners and 700 guns.
Great Britain and France are re-
ported TO be taking steps to give the
shattered Italian army prompt and
full support. What form this aid Will
take has not being disclosed. The
French cabinet met last night to de-
eide upon the manner of co-opera-
ton on the Italian front.
Near Headquarters
Where General Cadorna will make
a stand is not yet clear, but two
positions. capable of defense. are
available. The Germans have reach
ed the lowlands and are but nine
miles from Udine. Cadorna's general
headquarters. The railroad running
north and south through Udine
might make a defensive line but the
Tagliamento river, eighteen miles
west of Udine, probably would offer
a strong defense.
Menaccd by Fall
The fall of Gorilla is a serious
menace to the Italian troops holding
the Carso line southwark to the head
of the Adriatic. but General Cadorna
still would be able to offer stout re-
sistance on a line running through
Tolmezzo. Gemona, Udine. Buttrio
and Gradisca. The capture of
Gradisca by the Teutons would make
retreat from the Carso inevitable and
also somewhat of a difficulty. The
line of the Tagliamento river, it ap-
pears, would give the Italians the
better natural position from which
to hold the Germans from the
[Continued on Page 12.1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vIcinityi
Cloudy this afternoon, probably
rain tonight and Tuesday;
warmer Tonight; colder Tues
day.
For Eastern Pennsylvania; Prob
ably rain tonight and Tuesday;
warmer Tonight; colder Tues
day! fresh south shifting TO
west winds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
MAY SEND AID
TO SHATTERED
ITALIAN ARMY

France Reported Be Contemplating Full Support Cd and
With 100000 Prisoners and 700 Guns; Allies Capture Mrckem
Artillery Battle Rge Flanders and Other Parts of 'FRONT.'
Germans Withdraw 'front.' Last Food Esonn
Coast Crumbes
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29

New York. Oct 29.-The Fannie
Prescott. attacked by a submarine,
is three-masted schooner. She sail
ed from Liverpool October for a
destination not known here and or
seven.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
American Sailing Ship
Attacked by Submarines
BY Associated Press

London. Oct. 29.-The American
sailing ship. Fannie Prescott. 4O4
tons gross, has been attacked by a
submarine. She was taken in tow
by the submarine after being aban-
doned by the crew.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
Telegraph's Great
Story of Americas
Advent in Trenches

ID EADERS of the Telegraph
n, enjoyed not only the most
complete and graphic ac-
count of the appearance OF
United States troops in the
trenches that was published by
any Harrisburg newspaper, but
word for word the report as 1t
was printed in the Sunday news
papers published twelve hours
later.
The Telegraph is the only AS
sociated Press evening newspaper
in the Central Pennsylvania field.
The Telegraph prints the news
first and most completely.
Read the Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
River


The Susquehanna river and Its
tributaries will probably rise as
result Of general rain Indi-
Gated for the Susquehanna basin
within the next thirty-six
hours. 4 stage of about feet
may be expected at Harrisburg
Tuesday morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
General Conditions

An area of high pressure is mOv-
Ing seaward on the Atlantic
coast and lis separated from a
strong area of high pressure ac-
companied by cold wave over
Rocky Mountain districts by a
cyclone of moderate energy,
which covers = broad strip of
country.
At Sheridan, Wyoming, the tenn
perature registered IL degrees
below zero this morning and at
Denver, Colorado, 1t registered
2 degrees below zero. the lowest
of record for October I'm the his-
tory of the Weather Bureau.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29
Temperatures 8 q. M, 80.

TemneFnNuref = Ws EIss 70.
Stunt Rises, 8s32 a. Ba.I sets, 5;04
D. m.
M00ns Rises, 4i4S .. M.
River Stage, IS feet above low
water mark.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-29

Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature SO.
Lowest temperature, Is.
Mean temperature, 80.
Normal temperature 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
New York Man Barred
From Ireland Loses Suit
Detained on Ship by British
Order, Captain Testihes

Michael y. O'Connor. owner o. New
York liquor store and Of the estate Of
the late Lord Leitrim. in Ireland. lost
his 100000 suit for breach Of contract
against the Internationa. Mercantile
Marine Company in the Federal Dis
trict Court yesterday he Will appea.
from the verdict.
O'Connor told the court nat he mad
started for IRELAND on the American
liner ST.. Louis las. October for the
purpose OF ordering the cutting OF tim
Der on MS land. He alleged breach OF
contract because Captain John L. Jami-
son Of the 81. Louis refused 20 allow
him 70 land az Liverpool, and added
that his health had suffered because %
confinement In the vessels hospital
ward during the ten days that the ship
remained 900 Liverpool
Captain Jamison testified that a
British aliens exclusion officer had IN
formed MIN that he would be impris-
oned for SIX months and fined 800
II O'Connor we're allowed 70 land. For
This reason. he said. the passenger was
kept under guard Until the ST. Louis
cleared from Liverpool.
Counsel for the International Mer-
camille Marine asserted that IN detain-
ing O'Connor. Captain Jamison was act
ing as the legal representative Of the
British government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Insists That There Are No
More Secret Negotiations
or instructions"
German Press Critical
Zimmerman Has Earned No
Congratulations, Says the
"Frankfurter Zeitung"
By ERNEST KAHN
nr WIS. va rusEsronI

Berlin. March s.-Foreign Secretly
Zimmermann's explanation Of the Ger
man-Mexican project 70 the Budget
Committee Of the Reichstag was well
received BIZ the majority as he proved
20 their satisfaction that MS propose
was meant only as a justified defence
action in case Of war. Only the Social
lists and some Radical members criti-
cised the Foreign Office.
The rumors that Germany has lent
large amounts Of money TO Mexico TO
carry on a campaign against the United
States are nonsense. The reports Of
further revolution in Mexico and Of
instructions sent by Foreign Secretary
zimmerman 20 the Mexican leaders
aye not taken seriously mere.
There are no more secrets TO be dis
covered.
Some Of me newspapers here con-
tinue critical. The "Frankfurter Zei-
tung" SAYS that as Berlin IS silent ],
IS consequently apparent that thinner
mann really wrote the letter which
was published in America. The "Zei-
tung" criticises the idea Of proposing
federation 20 Mexico and refers 20
Carranza's position IN his own country.
J. asks further how zimmerman
faith IN a quick end Of the European
war harmonizes with lie taking over
Of such obligations on Germany's part
or + Germany Is willing 10 carry on
me war for years for Carranzas favor.
IL dc-hts that there is the smalles-
chance Of changing the present Japan
csc policy and finds that the author Of
the idea IS not entitled 20 the congrat-
ulations Of the German people.
Tse sixth war loan is open for SUD-
scription 20 the middle % April. The
government offers besides the old 5 per
cent type Of bonds "a per cent Treas
TRY bills bearing falling interest, bur
rising reimbursement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
No More Mexican
Plots if u. S. Keeps
Peace, Says Berlin
But Semi-Omcial Paper Hints
Alliance Plan Will Be
Pushed in Case of War

Berlin. March s by wireless 70 Say
ville).-Uuder the heading of Fair
Dealing" the semi-official "Nord
deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung' pub
fishes the following editorial:
zone phrase in President Wilson's
inaugural address strikes Us. It re-
la-es to fair dealing and asserts that,
as America desires il for herself. so
she is ready TO claim for all mankind
fair dealing. justice. the freedom 20
live and protection against organized
wrong. That which President Wilson
is ready 70 claim for all humanity. he
never considers as the right Of Ger
many.
The sacrifices which We can bring
70 retain peace with the United States
reach their limits when the mainten-
ance OF our right 20 live and 20
victorious conduct Of the war for ex-
istence. which is forced upon Us, are
jeopsrdized.
NO American vital interest forces
the President TO an act Of war.
The traditional American princi-
pies would demand that America
leave the peoples OF Europe 20 fight
out the fearful struggle among them
selves. and fair dealing would dictate
that she should not take sides against
nation struggling for existence and
which since the time % Frederick the
Great has shown nothing but friend
ship for America.
Even to-day we still wish TO avoid
wa with the United States. II Amer
Ca shares this wisn, then Mexico's
knowledge Of our offer shall De Inn
ted 10 what President Wilson's gov
ernment itself mas published about II.
Which way the dice shall be cast de-
bends upon the President
He alone before history has to
bear the responsibility Of his own
country. which up 10 now still enjoys
the blessings of peace, and which
ought 20 thank heaven as much as
nossible for this. now that We are
involved in the horrors Of q san
culinary war without any cogens ne
cessity."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Two American Filters
Near Death in Air Fight
Outnumbered, Haviland and
Hoskier Escape

Paris. March s.-Two American avia-
tors with the French army had a close
call recently. Willis Haviland and
Ronald Hoskier went up TO attack two
Germans over Roye. Above them few
two other enemy av1ators. whom they
failed 20 see until TOO late.
The hostile airmen dived a. the
Americans Hoskier received the brunt
Of the attack and mis- machine was rid
died with bullets Haviland had chased
one Of the enemy down 5000 feet when
be discovered that be was being made
the target for a hot artillery fire.
Both hiers escaped unframed. but
their machines were shattered.
Sub-Lieutensnt Navarro has recov-
cred from his wounds and returned 20
the front. Harold Willis and Walter
Lowell, OF Boston, and Edward Henkle
have joined the American squadron,
which now numbers ffteen men.