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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-25
u. S. as War Move
Takes Full Control
OF Gold Exports
Only Shipments Necessary
to Maintain Import of Raw
Materials Are Permitted

The United States government, through
the medium of the Treasury Depart
ment and a committee of foreign en-
change bankers. recently appointed,
has undertaken absolute control of all
outward movements OF gold from the
country. This became known yester-
day when it developed, in connection
with gold exports to Japan, that only
such outgoing shipments are being per-
mitted as are necessary to the main
tenance of the flow Of raw materials
into the country.
In taking this step the government
is following the action of all the other
belligerents. England, France, Russia,
Germany and the other warning coun-
tries long ago took steps to control
their gold supplies and prevent loss by
seepage through unofficial channels.
Incidentally. shipments of funds that
might be made 10 neutral countries on
enemy account, to South America for
instance, and Mexico. have been re-
duced to a minimum. Bankers who are
scrutinizing operations in the ex-
change market and gold shipment, that
might arise out of enemy operations
have been on duty for several weeks
now. Since they became active ship
ments OF gold &c neutral countries have
fallen Off quite substantially.
II was learned in Wall Street yes
terday in connection with the govern
ment's control of gold movements that
certain restrictions nave been placed
on the transfer Of funds from New
York 10 San Francisco. This. it is
understood. has been done Tor the pur-
pose Of giving the government a check
on the gold export movement TO Japan,
which has exceeded $50, 900 in the
last eight months and recently has
been proceeding al an accelerated rate.
Az matters now sland. banker who
desires 10 nave funos transferred in
any large amount from New York TO
San Francisco must frst get the ap-
proval Of the Treasury Department at
Washington. Once having obtained that
he may proceed with the operation.
IL has been customary for the govern
ment TO transfer funds by telegraph
for nothing more than the cost OF send
ing the telegram across the country.
This service has in consequence been
of considerable assistance to bankers
who have been engaged in shipping
gold TO Japan. as II has saved them
the necessity of consigning the actual
metal from New York 10 the Coast.
The permanent withdrawal Of this ser
vice would mean an increase in the
cost of shipping gold to the Far East,
and Japanese exchange would have 10
q edvance TO a correspondingly high level
10 make il worth while 10 export go!d.
In.smuch. however, as the government
has not absolutely shut down on the
,slegraphic transfer of funds TO San
Franeisco, gold exports 20 japan are
and yesterday s3.o0o.ooo
was arranged TO 60 forward on the
ne.t stesmer leaving the Coast Tor
Jsnsn. The shipments are being made
in settlement OF the trade balance
.,.inst the United States. This coun-
wv il buying far more from Japan than
she is selling her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-25
Pan-Cermans Say
Renouncing Gains
Means Revolution
Warn Chancellor War Aims
Must Not Disappoint
People
Prom The Tdbun. Buresul

Washington. May 2i.-AccordIng 10
advices to the State Department, "Vor-
warts" the semi-official German Social
ist paper, published on May 90 the text
OF n letter addressed TO the Chancellor
by the Pan German Union in proof Of
the reports that the Pan-Germans had
threatened the government. The letter
stated that there was bitterness bor-
dering on desperation in Germany on
account Of the doubt surrounding the
imperial governments war aims.
The letter urges the Chancellor 70
state unmistakably what are Germany's
war aims, and says that unless these
aims correspond with the desires of
the people and with their sacrifices in
this war there will be such disappoint-
ment and bitterness that the people
will rise and sweep away the mon
archy. II warns the Chancellor that
any renouncing of Germany's victories
will have tor immediate consequence
a revolution - the word must be
spoken"
The replv Of the Chancellor is some
what sharp. and reminds the Pan-Ger-
manists that their duty to the crown
is TO wait ard not force the govern
ment 10 take a position il is not ready
to formulate. He adds that either it is
true that a revolution would threaten
~ that /. ia mot IL il il true then
the responsibility lies with those who
have not combated such a tendency.
II it is not true, then he can only look
upon the matter as threat and an
attempt Of minority to force the hand
Of the leaders of the government.
In commen. the "Vorwarts" states
that the Socialist leader Scheide-
mann's mention Of revolution in his
Reichstag speech caused widespread in
dignation in Germany. IL was only
possible for such influential factors as
the Pan-Germanists TO make such
statements, IL was said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-25

necessary for taking part in a gigantic
struggle.
Thinks Preparations Remarkable"
IL think thai what has been per
formed in those forty days is ost
remarkable. II Is quite true that the
action Of the executive government
may be delayed. and mas been de-
layed, by the fact that certain meas
tres before Congress took some time
to pass, and some of them nave not yet
passed But ] have lived with repre-
sentative assemblies all my life. and
who is it that supposes that repre-
sentative assemblies are going to
make great and new departures in
public policy solely at the waving Of
wand? Such expectations are vain.
1t is useless to entertain them.
81 am quite confdent-l, perhaps,
feel more confident tnan, j. seems 70
me, one who has mad 10 personal ex-
perience Of American politics should
ieel-but. speaking for myself. I feel
quite confident that Congress will not
refuse 10 the President and the gov
ernment of the country all powers,
great as they are. which are absolute
ly necessary il the war is 20 be sue
Cessfuliy pursued.
81 am not only persuaded that it
will give those powers, but ! am per-
suaded that when those powers are
given, they will be used 10 the utmost,
with as little delay as the imperfec-
tion Of human institutions and Of hu-
man beings allow. 70 throw the great
md. ! believe. the decisive weight of
America TO the full extent into the
great contest.
Dawn OF a Happier Day"
"In that belief shall leave these
shores. In that belief shall make nv
report TO the Allied governments. so
far as can reach them, on the other
side Of the Atlantic. and in that belief
look forward with cheerful conf
dence 20 days which will undoubtedly
be days of trial and difficulty. but be-
yond which we surely can see the dawn
of happier day. coming not merely TO
the kindred communities to which We
belong. but TO all mankind and all ma
tions which love liberty and pursue
righteousness
"Mr. President. will say no more.
thank you. Through you ! thank
every we'll wisher in America for all
that you have done for me and for my
friends. | wish YOU farewell. ] wish
for a reunion at no distant date. under
happier circumstances, when we can
meet. not feeling that we have 20 deal
with a great crisis which requires all
our capacity. all our courage. and all
our perseverance, but that we can LOOK
back upon trials already successfully
rasssd, upon = duty happily accom-
plished. upon a permanent peace for
ourselves and for the rest OF the
world" ,,,
Mr.. Bslfour called on President wii-
.on At the White House to-day for
probably the last time during the vis''
Of the missicn-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-25
Capt. Delaage, Head
OF u. S. Flying Corps,
Killed Chasing Boche
Escadrille Commanders Ma.
chine Stalled When He Set
Out After German

Paris, May 24.-Captain Delaage,
commanding the American escadrille,
was killed while flying near Ham, on
the Somme front. He set out in a
special machine of the climbing type
to attack German.
Mounting almost perpendicularly, he
had reached a considerable height when
the engine stopped abruptly. The ma
chine dropped straight to the earth
and Delaage was crushed beneath the
motor.
Major Mitchell, an American aerial
expert, and representatives of the
corps ana the embassy will attend the
funeral tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-25
Marshal's Aid Says
Jofre and Viviani Won
u. S. Army's Help
Quoted in Paris as Asserting
Their Intervention Obtained
American Division

Paris. May 24.-The Temps" quotes
a member Of the immediate entoursge
Of Marshal Jofre on the innumerabls
ways in which the warmth Of American
sentiment toward France was mani
tested and adds:
Thanks 70 the Intervention Of ".
vivisni and Marshal Johrs, IN Ameri-
can division Of from 5000 to $4,000
men will soon arrive In France"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-25
Smoke Bombs Screen
Liner from U-Boats
Implements l8 Inches Long
Tested by French Ship

officers of French steamship told
Yesterday Of experimenting with smoke
bombs on the first day out.
The bombs are eighteen inches long
and four inches in diameter and, IT
was said. would ignite the moment
they hit the water. They gave out
great clouds of smoke which cffectu-
.lly hid the steamship, il was said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-25
Wilson to Nominate
Sims as Vice-Admiral

Washington, May 24.-President Will
SON will soon nominate Rear Admiral
Sims to be a vice-admiral in view Of his
nosition as commander Of the Ameri-
can naval forces cooperating with the
Allies in European waters.
This decision was reached to-day at
n conference between the President and
Secretary Daniels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-25
Wilson and Pershing
Hold a Confercsnce
Baker Introduces Head oieie 7,
'te.
Expedition to President


Washington. May 24.-President
Wilson conferred to-day with Major
General J. j. Pershlng, who is to COM
mand the first American expedition
cry force to France. The conference
was short and neither General Per-
shing nor Secretary Baker, who in
troduced him to the President, would
discuss it.
The time of the departure of the
force has not been announced, nor
has that of General Pershing, who,
with his staff, will go ahead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-25

vCSus PENCILS. Best penc'ls made are
VENUS; II dssress-AdVt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-25
4 Plattsburg Panorama

What's doing among the boys in the Oh'cers ke,
Training Camp Plattsburg is told IN picture and
story in a full page of next Sundays tribune
There's mighty interesting article by Frances
Fisher Byer. interview with Colonel Wolfe. and
striking pictures of many of the embryo officers for
first half million troops
Don't miss this page Of Pattsburg. 1t will show
you better than any pictures story could separately
Just how the pick of the nations red blooded men
fitting themselves lead armies against the enemy
Tell your newsdeaer to- day you must have The Sunday
Tribune for May II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-25
w E A T H E R

Pair and somewhat warmer to-day
and Saturday; moderate winds,
becoming variable.
i0uIi Report on Page
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-01
Millions Lost to Farmers
Through Animal Diseases

State College. Pa. Dec. 1.-Infec-
tious diseases that can be controlled
by proper management are causing
annual losses of more than $780,
100000 to the live stock industry of
this country. according to DR.. l. D.
Wilson. veterinarian at the Pennsyl-
vania state College. He claims this
amount OF money lest every year IS
sufficient to furnIsn the meat ration
for two million soldiers for eiyat
months.
DR.. Wilson pleads with the Ameri-
can falmers to control these ravag-
ing diseases and to produce more and
better live STOCK SO that after the
war there will be no enimal bank
ruptcy He estimates. that in France
and England there has been a ue-
crease of 5000 900 heao of cattle. L.
100000 hogs and 17,500,0O0 sheep
since the war began.
During the last fifteen years, he
said, the population of the United
States has increased by $1,000. 900
persons. During this time there has
been falling off of 100000 head of
beef animals and 100000 sheep,
while the number of hogs has in
creased II 100000.
This situation. in the opinion of
DIR. Wilson, places before the Ameri-
can farmer one of the biggest prob
lens of the day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-01
'MARY'S ANKLE
PLEASING COMEDY
Almost Continuous Laughter
During Three Acts of
Clever Farce

1t would be almost an impossibility
TO crowd more comedy into the three
acts of "Mary's Ankle" by May Tully,
which was presented at the Orpheum
theater last night.
The audience was kept in almost a
continuous uproar because of the
ludicrous situations turning up every
minute or two. In fact there were
times when those who saw the COM
edy would have appreciated little
chance to rest but there was no let
up in the continuation of the farce
until almost the closing lines. While
the company presenting this comedy
certainly can not compare with some
of the other casts in similar produc-
tions the play in itself makes up for
this to large extent with the result
that discriminating audience has
little chance to watch for real ability
and show appreciation of it. Some of
the members in the cast might make
exceptionally good vaudeville stars.
1t is a question whether they will
become popular stars on the comedy
stage in large productions.
The plot of the farce is a tangle
of condolences starting after three
young men decide to send out fake
wedding invitations so that they can
get wedding presents from rich
relatives and then pawn the gifts
After bit of indecision they decide
to have the doctor, who is one of
the trio, marry. For the bride who
doesn't exist they pick the name
MARY Jane Smith," The fun starts
with the discovery that there is a
real Mary Jane Smith" Winifred
st. Claire plays this part and is easily
the best one in the cast. Roxaine
Lansing, as her aunt, and Charles
Lindholm, as an uncle of the doctor,
also display more than ordinary
ability. Others in the cast were
Robert Lussuer, Fred House. Jack
Lewis, Nola Mercer, Zelda DeWell,
Sam Carlton and George Clark.
MAX ROBERTSON.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-01
WIRE CHIEFS TO
REPORT MONDAY
w. L. Vanaman Part of Read
ing Railway Unit, Is Ready
For Service

Walter L. Vanaman. wire chief for
the Philadelphia and Reading Rail-
way Company in this city, will leave
Monday morning for New York. He
has been made Master Signal Elec-
trician with the 314th Provisional
Battalion, United States Signal Corps.
Part of this unit is made up of
10 Reading Railway employees. and
will leave in the very near future
for France. The unit is made up of
train dispatchers, operators, and
signalmen. They will be examined
and equipped in New York City.
other Branches
The remainder of the contingent is
being selected from the Erie and sew
eral western lines. These men are
booked to take charge of a 40o-mle
railroad now nearing completion and
which is being constructed by the
United States. The object of select
ing these trained men is that they
will not need any instructions, but
take charge at once the same as they
would in their own country.
Mr.. Nanaman, who has been in COM
mand of the Stevens Memorial Guards
enlisted some time ago. He has ar
ranged with the Mems Bible Class of
the Stevens Memorial Methodist Epis-
copal Church to look after the Guards.
The latter will be placed in charge
of a committee.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-01
DILI.SBURG

Jacob Shelter, r. d. No. i. has gone
to Youngst own, Ohio, to spend the
winter with his daughter. A few
years ago Mrs. Shelter died and Mr.
Shelter has found it difficult to find a
housekeeper and decided to spend the
winter with his daughter.
The Rev. T. Wagner and family
of Boiling Springs. spent Thanks
giving Day with Noah Arnold and
family, r. d. No. /.
Naomi Brenneman, who has been
living with Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Ben
der. is spending a few days with
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Frick, Wellsville
w. w Bethel, cashier of the Ma
tional Bank, has been i'll for several
days.
Mrs Elizabeth Porter visited Mr.
and Mrs. Scott Shelter. at Harris
burg. on Thanksgiving Day.
Mr.. sand Mrs. S. NJ. Ensminger
spent Thanksgiving Day with C. w
Gross and family at Camp Hill.
Ferd w. Lloyd and family of Har-
risburg, were guests of James Floyd
and family on Thanksgiving Day.
Ruth Bender. of Lebanon Valley
College, spent her Thanksgiving va
cation at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Bender.
Martha Bailey, of Philadelphia, is
spending several days with her
mother, Mrs. Josephine Bailey.
Prof Charles S. Smith. of Lansford.
is enjoying a vacation here.
News has been received here that
George Stouffer, of Dillsburg, who is
now stationed at Camp Meade, has
been ordered to the Philippine Islands.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-01
ENOLA TYPHOID
FEVER CHECKED
State Department and Water
Company Searching For
Cause of Epidemic

Enola. Pa, Dec. 1.-Officials of
the State Health Department ex-
pressed their belief yesterday that
the recent outbreak of typhoid fever
in Enola had been checked. Dur
ing the epidemic last month four
teen cases were reported to the
Health Department. No cause for
tire epidemic has been intimated by
any person who had anything to do
with the. investigation.
gineer of the Health Department,
said that the reservoir that sup
plies the town has been cleaned and
that the water company has COM
piled with other suggestions from
the department to safeguard the
health of the community.
During the investigation the
health officials Investigated several
alleged dead ends" but found
nothing in these pipes which would
contaminate the water supply.
However, citizens of the town blame
the drinking water for the epid emic
and several people are desirous of
calling public meeting to discuss
the subject. Since the State Health
Department placed warning signs
about the town to the effect that
residents should boil all drinking
water the people have been COM
plying with the request.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-01
Jubilee Supper in Honor
of Mt. Unions Good Work

Mount Union, Pa, Dec. 1.-About
forty men attended supper Thurs
day evening given by the Ladies
Canteen of the Local Red Cross
Chapter. The meeting was a jubilee
meeting of the Y. M. c.. A. workers.
c. B. Ewing, chairman. When the
total results for this section were
announced and the amounts given
by the various towns stated, Mount
Union had cause to be proud of her
loyal people. The sum of $4,000
was the quota for Huntingdon, Bed
ford, Blair and Fulton counties but
the total obtained was $6O,O75 TO
date, in which Huntingdon county
lead with $27,500. OF this Mount
Union gave $14,300 and Mount
Union with it's surrounding district
$16,10O. Addresses were made by
c. B. Ewing, +. A. Appleby, ]. B.
Agnew, L. n. Crum, Frank Moore
and l.. w. Chilcoat.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-01
RAILROAD RUMBLES
TO ELIMINATE ,
ALL CONGESTION
At Least Railroad Board Now
at Work Is Exerting It's
Powers Toward This End

Pittsburgh. Dec. 1.-The general
operating committee of the eastern
railroads at a meeting here yesterday
took further steps toward relieving
the coal shortage in various parts OF
the country and in Strengthening out
the congestion on eastern railroads
by the appointment of a subcommit-
tee of railroad experts, who will sit
at Cumberland, Md, and deal at first
hand with the situation, which ad-
mittedly is hindering the nations S
war efforts and acting as a depress-
ing factor on business throughout
the country.
The subcommittee. it was an
nounced, is to be composed of the
following: +. L. Blaser. Baltimore;
A. c. Needles, Roanoke, Va; j. II.
Tongue. Chambersburg, Pa; S. Ennes,
Hagerstown, Md, and j. L. Turk,
Camden, n. j. The subcommittee will
esablish headquarters at Cumberland
Immediately.
Work Mapped Out
The subcommittee will conduct the
work on the ground for the follow
ing lines. all of which are east of but
not including the Pittsburgh terminal
territory, and east of Parkersburg,
w. Va: Baltimore and Ohio. Cumber-
ing, Pittsburgh and Lake Erie, West
ern Maryland. Coal and Coke, Cum
berland and Pennsylvania, and Nor
folk and Western.
A statement issued from the head
quarters here of the general oper-
ating committee says:
The subcommittee was instructed
to obtain information covering the
exact transportation situation in the
territory described; to agree upon
and put into effect measures for the
immediate relief of congested points,
keeping the general committee con-
stantly advised, and to pay particu-
lar attention to Government freight
and to the movement of raw materi-
ais for blast furnaces.
The subcommittee was further di-
rected to agree upon and make rec
concentrations to the general COM
mittee when any situation is of such
magnitude that 1t cannot be reached
by local treatment
"The general operating committee
wishes to advise the public that in
placing any restrictions on any class
of traffic, proper provision will at all
times be made for foodstuffs for hu-
man and animal consumption"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-01

Mrs Pierce F. Feister and family
at Shiremanstown.
Charles Whistler, of Harrisburg,
is spending the weekend with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. b.
Using, at Shiremanstown.
Miss Sue A. Kline, of Shiremaus-
town, spent Thanksgiving with her
mother at Liverpool, next week, Miss
Kline will attend teachers, institute
at New Bloomfield.
Mrs M. II. Getty, of Harrisburg.
Mrs. George Wolfe. of Mechanics
burg, and r. L. Smith, of Dillsburg,
spent day recently with their sis
ter, Mrs. John w. Wolfe, at Shire
manstown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam L. Heighes, of
Shiremanstown, spent several days
with the formers parents in Me-
chanicsburg.
Miss Hulda Sutton, of Shiremans-
town, is spending several days With
Miss Dorcas Miller, at Penbrook.
Miss Zelda Lower, of Shiremans-
town, spent Thanksgiving with her
parents, at Hogestown.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-01
SOLDIERS VISIT HOMES

Marysville, Pa, Dec. 1.-More
than one soldier secured q furlough
to spend Thanksgiving day at their
homes in Marysville.
Sergeant f. A. Kline, stationed at
Camp Dix, N. j., is enjoying a six
day furlough with friends in town.
Earl Bare, a member of Company
ID, 316th Engineer Corps, stationed
at Camp Grant, Rockford, ILL.,, is
spending a short furlough with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. d. Bare,
in Front street.
Joseph Rice, in training with the
National Army at Camp Meade, Ad-
miral, Md, is spending several days
with his parents, the Rev. and Mrs.
S. L. Rice, at Zion Lutheran Church
parsonage.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-01
WEDDING AT MARYsVuLLE

Marysville, Pa, Dec. AT 6
o'clock on Thanksgiving evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. e. c.
Lauder, in Mifflintown, pretty
home welding was solemnized when
their daughter, Miss Ethel Lauder
and Walter Mitchell Straw. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward n. Straw. of
Marysville, were united in marriage.
The ceremony was performed by The
brides pastor, the Rev. w. II. Lilley,
pastor of the Mifflin United Tvan-
gelical Church. A wedding supper
was served to the immediate fam
lilies. They are on their wedding
trip to Philadelphia and otner
points of interest, after which they
will make their home in Marysvjlle.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-01
Conductors to Install
Officers For Next Year

The following officers will be in
stalled tomorrow by Dauphin Divi-
sion No. 143, Order of Railroad Con-
ductors:
Chief conductor, j. c. Wright; as
sistant chief conductor, D. C. Mowery
secretary and treasurer, c. II. Pastor
senior conductor, S. b. Lego; junior
contiductor, J. A. Hamilton: inside
sentinel, j. T. Cooper; outside senti-
mel, II. n. Myers; cipher correspond
ent. c. II. Pastor; division trustees
S. II. Smith, w. +. Garman and j. r.
Claw