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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
TIMELY NEWS OF CENTRAL Pc
Expert Salesman to Address
Chamber of Commerce

Carlisle. Pa, May 7.-Announce-
ment was to-day made by Secretary
Jenkins. of the Carlisle Chamber of
Commerce, that the speaker for the
noon luncheon on Wednesday, May 3.
will be BARLEY ]. Doyle. Philadel-
phia. vice-president of the Worlds
Salesmanship Congress. over 100
local and visiting businessmen are
expected to attend and Mentzer Hall
has been reserved for the occasion.
Mr.. Doyle is president of the Key
stone Publishing Company. the sec
ond largest publishing house in Phil
adelphia. and is president of the Phil
adelphia Salesmansnip Club. He viii
speak on the scientific methods OF
salesmanship, paying special atten-
tion to the adjustments coming from
war participation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
Suburban Notes
DAIPIIIN

The Mite Society of the Presbyte-
rian Church will meet at the home
of Mrs. William Lyter, in Church
street, tomorrow evening.
Mrs. John Hummel. of Philadelphia
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sabra
Bell.
Mrs. Frank Malhorn and son
Charles Daniel, has returned from a
visit to Williamsport.
Eugene Garman and Fred Putt
were home from Milton over Sunday.
Dr. and Mrs. c. /. Trullinger and
family. of Harrisburg, spent Sunday
at their farm at Speeceville.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Marysville, Pa. May Z. - Prof A.
+. Deckard, principal of the high
school, has just announced attend
ance records for the last month as
follows: Every day during the
month: Ellen Gault, Mary Deck
ard, jeanette Sellers, Anna Whitmy-
er, Anna Aiken, Victoria Nipple, Hell
ell Manning, Margaret Roush, Flor
ence Smith, Rueil Rice, John Shear
err, William Keller, Harvey Bratton,
Howard Adams, Watson Nipple, Ray
mond Kennedy. James Bell, Norman
Wolf, Cletus Bomgardner, George
Corl, William Ensminger, Ray Lilly.
Joseph Ensminger. Every day dur
ing term: jeanette Sellers, Ellen
Gault, Anna Aiken, Florence Smith,
William Keller, Harvey Bratton,
Watson Nipple and Ray Lilley.
The percentages for the month
We're: Males, 90; females, 96. For
the term: Males. 90; females, sc.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
Call Pennsyivanians
First to Battleline

Pittsburgh, Pa, May Z. - Western
Pennsylvania may win the distinction
to the battlefelds of France Under
orders from Secretary Baker, this city
became the recruiting center for a
needed at once abroad. Colonel Edgar
Jadwin, of the United States Engineer
Corps, has been intrusted with the
commission to enlist the thirty-seven
officers and LOGS men necessary to
bring the new volunteer regiment to
its full quota. OF this complement
Colonel Jadwin has already received
the enlistment of $50 officers and $50
men.
The Secretary of War authorizes
me to say" sail Colonel Jadwin, that
this regiment of engineers is intended
be made ready. | do net expect any
trouble in getting the required men,"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
CARPENTERS STILL OUT

According to the statements of Of
ficials of the Carpenters Union.
more than 200 members of the
union are still out, awaiting the con-
tractors to meet their demands.
They are asking for so cents an
hour and an eight-hour day. They
were previously receiving 40 cents
an hour. Several of the contractors
have met their demands and men
have returned to work. No general
strike has been called by the presi-
dent. II. NJ. Brooks.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
OBJECT NO ROOT APPOINTMENT

The Dauphin County local of the
Socialist party has adopted resolutions
dtsapprovinS the appointment of
Elihu Root as a member of the United
States Commission to Russia, and urg-
ing instead the substitution of Norris
Hilquite. A resolution was adopted
pledging their support to the move
ment for the organization of the
workers of the county into one unit
More than a dozen new membership
applicants were acted upon favorably,
but because of the present conditions
of the country an organizer will not
be brought here at the present time.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
JAMES REDDY BURIED

Mechanicsburg, Pa. May 7.-Funer-
al services for James Reddy were
held yesterday afternoon at the home
of his sister. Mrs. Frank Stephenson,
with whom he lived, in North Market
street. The Rev. L. c. B. CasGe, pas
tor of the First United Brethren
Church. officiated. and burial was
made in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery.
Mr.. Reddy was aged ~ years, and
previous to his illness. was night
watchman at the Blue Ridge knitting
mill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
PENNSYLVANIA AND CITY'S s
Well-Known Minister
Has Stroke of Paralysis

Mechanicsburg. Pa. May Z. - The
Rev. II. b. MCLEAN. a retired Presby
terian minister residing in South
Frederick street. sustained stroke
of paralysis on Saturday afternoon.
Owing to advanced age his condition
Is considered serious.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
MEMORIAL TABLET UNVEILED

Carlisle. Pa, May with special
service by Bishop Earl Cranston. of
Washington. d. c., memorial tablet
to the memory of the late Rev.
w. w. Evans was unveiled at the Al
lison Methodist Church here yester-
day. The Rev. Mr.. Evans was pastor
here from 1SS9-92. and largely
through his efforts the new church
edifice was erected.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
sERYICEs FOR MR. ODONNELL

Funeral services for Hugh ]. ODon-
nell, aged so, will be held Wednesday
morning. at 8 O'clock, from the ST
Francis Catholic Churh, the Rev
Ether Murphy officiating. Burial will
be made i'm Mt Calvary Cemetery. Mr.
O'Donnell is survived by his mother
Mrs. Elizabeth O'Donnell; one sister
Mrs. owen Scott, sos South Thirteenth
street. and one brother, Edward j.
ODonnell, of Carlisle.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
BOARD TO ELECT

New mberland, May "A
meeting of the Sunday school board
will he held in Baughman Memorial
Methodist Church on Wednesday
evening at the close of prayer meet
ing. when the annual election of
officers will he held.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
ALUMNI TO MEET

Marysville. Pa. May "A busi-
ness meeting of the Marysville High
School Alumni Association has been
called by the president, DR.. G. w.
Gault. to be held in the High School
room on Tuesday evening. Officers
will be elected and business prepara-
tory to the annual banquet of the
association will be transacted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
TALK ON AFRICA

New Cumberland. Pa. May T.
Mrs. James Gribble, a medical mis-
sionary from Africa, gave an intrest-
ing talk in Baughman Memorial
Methodist Church yesterday after
noon. She related many experiences
in the dark continent Mr.. and Mrs.
Gribble have been carrying on a
series of meetings in West Virginia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
DEER ALONG RAILROAD

Waynesboro, Pa. May 7.-Passen-
gers on the Waynesboro branch train
on Friday were treated to the un-
usual sight of six deer at the Dull
farm. East Fayetteville. Another
deer was also seen in the Ledy peach
orchards
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
CUMBERLAND VALLEY
STOCKHOLDERS MEET

The stockholders of the Cumber-
land Valley Telephone Company met
this afternoon in the rooms of the
company at their headquarters, 227
Federal Square. Routine business
was transacted. The directors will
meet Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock for the electio nof officers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
BRFEAK GROUND FOR CHURCH

Ground for the new Monroe Street
Mission of the Church of God was
broken with special services yester-
day afternoon following the Sunday
school session. The Rev. j. w. Win
field, pastor of the church, had
charge of the exercises.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
FIRE DAMAGES RAkEnY

The Acme Bakery, at Linden and
shrub streets, owned by Bernard
Schmidt, was damaged by fire TO the
extent of $500 Saturday night. An
overheated oven started the fire. The
alarm was sent in from box 3S2 at
o'clock. y
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
JUNIOR CLASS RECEPTION

Marysville, Pa, May Z. The
junior class of the high school ten
dered a reception to the members of
the senior class Friday night in
Whites Hall. Prof. and Mrs. A. +.
Deckard and the two assistant prin-
cipals were guests at the reception.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
DOGS AND CATS POISONED

New Cumberland. May Mime
pet dogs and several cats We're pois-
oned here in the past several daNs.
Some of the dogs were valuable and
all were licensed The owners have
offered a reward for the guilty per-
sons.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
AUTO STRIKES chin

John Baker. the four year-old son
in the Harrisburg Hospital suffering
from contusions of the body received
when he was struck b yam automobile
at Third and Kelker streets. The po-
lice do not know who was driving
the machine.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
MARYSNILLE,S QUOTA

Marysville, Pa, May 7.-According
to figures just issued by Assessor S.
NJ. Epperly, who recently completed
a military enrolment of Marysville
borough, the town could furnish 279
soldiers between the ages of 21 and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07

He is one of Harirsburg's promi-
nent businessmen and resides at 1872
Derry street. He conducts a busy
shoe repairing plant. He is promi-
nent in secret order circles and is a
member of Cornplanter Tribe of Red
Men. His friends are an army.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-07
Snake Oil
VIII Positively Relieve Pain in
Three Minutes

Try it right now for Rheuma tism,
Neuralgia, Iumbago, sore, stiff and
swollen joints, pains in the head, back
and limbs, corns, bunions. etc. After
by magic.
A new remedy used internally and
externally for Coughs, Colds. Group,
Sore Throat, Diphtheria and Tonsl-
'litis.
This oil is conceded to be the most
penetrating remedy known Its
prompt and immediate effect in reiiev-
ing pain Is due to the fact that it
penetrates to the affected parts at
once. AS an illustration pour ton
drops on the thickest piece of sole
stance through and through in three
minutes.
Accept no substitute. This great oil
is golden red color only. Every battle
guaranteed; csc. soc and $1.00 bottle
or money refunded. George A Cor
gas Drug Store.-Adv.
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15

when you meet a German patrol boat.
Once when ! was out with sergeant
and two men we heard the steady
splash OF punt polo in the water
coming slowly toward us. We took
out the safety pins from our bombs
and waited until they were almost on
us. And then we let fly. Look" and
he rolled up the sleeve Of his tunic to
show deep scar near his elbow. II
got this from bit or one OF our own
bombs. No close did we let the Ger
mans come. But not one OF them
could have escaped for at least three
of our bombs dropped right in the boat
Ribbons of Land.
There Is no other way OF getting
close to the Germans In the flood
lands. At intervals there are raised
roads running east and west between
vide stretching lakes-unpleasan lit
tie ribbons Of land bordered by two
lines OF broken poplars connecting us
with the enemy. And far out along
the roads are Belgian and German hid
den advanced posts. There night and
day. men lie in the mud and listen, in
case any one should be fool enough to
attempt an attack along that road of
death"
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
FIGHTING IN SKIFFS IN THE
FLOODED VALLEYS OF FLANDERS

With the Belgian Army in Flanders,
April 3o.-oCorrespondence of the as
sociated press.) boating to battle Is
one OF the novelties OF fighting on this
part Of the western front. where the
Belgian and German lines are sepa-
rated by miles Of flooded land. Trench
raids are almost unheard of here. The
only thing approximating them are the
bombing expeditions carried on from
skiffs. which are padded skllfully un-
der cover Of darkness to the enemy's
lines.
Just at the edge of the water in
front OF our TRENCH" said Belgian
officer. we have two little caches,
where our boats lie hidden. and when
darkness has come we set out on pa
troll Sometimes with padded oars.
sometimes with punt poles-for in most
places the water is quite shallow-we
creep toward the German lines. At
any moment star shell may give you
away and bullets squirting up the
water around you or whistling over
head warn you that rowing about in
No Mans sea Is not always a healthy
game.
Meeting the Foe.
But the crowhing excitement comes
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
ITALIAN FORCES ARE
ON THE OFFENSIVE

Rome, May Is (via London).-The
Italians took the offensive today. The
war office announces that considerable
progress was made in the PLAYA area,
on the slopes Of Monte Cucco and on
the hills east of Gorilla and vertoi-
bizza. They also made thrust In
the northern sector of Carso. reached
the wrecked lines of the enemy east OF
Dossofaili and took prisoners
The statement says the infantry ac-
ton continues supported by artillery.
Numbers OF prisoners are brought in.
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15

tSonlnueu IrOm rage Ono.p
will be treated regardless of a man or
womans bank roll. am certain the
people of this community will get be-
hing movement for 100000 bond
issue and that within the next two
years Butte will have a municipal hos
pital that will be second to none in the
country"
The mayor spoke at the noon
luncheon by the business mems branch
OF the Deaconness hospital movement.
The success OF the plan IL assured and
the raising Of 100000 is almost cer-
TAIN seyen-day campaign will be
started on May % and the necessary
funds will be raised in that time.
John L. Carroll presided over the
meeting today Reports Of progress
were made
Mayor Maioney's announcement of
plans for city hospital was greeted
with enthusiasm.
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
MANIFESTO CALLS RUSSIAN
TROOPS To REMAIN FIRM
CONTINUED from Page One.)

We speak to you in the name of tho
Russian revolutionary democracy. The
people do not wish the war which was
begun by the emperors and capitalists
Of all countries and. therefore. after
the abdication OF the car. the people
considered it urgent TO end the war as
rapidly as possible. Do not forget.
soldiers and comrades, that the regi-
ments of William are destroying revo-
lutionary Russia. Do not forget that
the loss OF free Russia would be a
catastrophe not only to us but to the
working classes Of the entire world.
Defend therefore revolutionary Russia
with all your power.
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
LIGHT BUSINESS FOR
MEETING OF TRUSTEES

With Superintendent ". e Maddox
confined to his home with a severe
cold. it is unlikely that action VIII be
taken tonight AZ the meeting Of the
board of school trustees on the Addi-
tons to the Greeley and Washington
schools. although figures are already
prepared by Architect Wellington
Smith
There was very brief meeting last
Tuesday evening and no special busi-
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
SITUATION IN RUSSIA
NOW MOST CRITICAL
Continued from Page One.)

ther advances by the British and
French, who, in their offensive, havs
pushed to points Of extreme danger
the German lines. The British, how
ever. have held their grip on the Hin
denburg line in the Bullecourt region
the German thrust completely falling
The German drive at the Chemin-
Des-Dames positions. where the
French are well established, for a fur
ther push toward the fortress of Laon,
was equally unsuccessful, Paris an
nounces.
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
GERMAN ATTACK NETS
TEUTONS BUT LITTLE

Paris May I5-An attack was made
by the Germans last night on an ex-
tensive front. Todays official state
ment says 1t was repulsed by the
French fire. The Germans were able
to get "a footing only in an advanced
trench.
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
TO PREFER ALL FOOD
SHIPMENTS ON RAIL WAYS

Washington. May I5.-Chairman
Nswiands Of the senate interstate
commerce committee Is working on
an administration bill to empower the
president to compel the railroads to
give preference to food shipments
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
WANTS SEWING MACHINE,

John H. KeEevan today brought suit
against Ed U. Emo to recover posses
sion OF sewing machine or its value.
$500. 1t Is alleged that the machine
was leased under a written agreement
to the defendant.
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
RUSSIAN SITUATION CAUSE
OF ANXIETY IN FRANCE

Paris. May 15.-The resignations of
the Russian minister Of war, NJ. Ouch
hoff. and General Korniloff. the mill :
tary commander of Petrograd. have
caused a painful impression here and
increased the feeling that the situa-
ton in Russia is getting worse In
stead of better and more rapidly than
was suspected.
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
GERMANS LAUNCH AN
ATTACK AT BULLECOURT

London. May ia heavy attack
was launched by the Germans today
on British positions in the Builecourt
region on the Arras front. Todays
official statement says the Germans
were repulsed In Bullecourt. but that
the British advanced posts in the
northwestern portion Of the village
were forced back a short distance
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
GERMANS CAPTURE A
POSITION ON AISNE

Berlin, May 15 fvia London) -
Troops of the German crown prince
have captured the farm of Ste. Berthe
east Of Fort De Malmaison on the
Aisne front today's army headquarters
statement announces.
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
YOU KNOW HIN.

He's nAgssd ard hArried
u po<.r Moss.
Foe he Is married
To his boss.
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
RUSSIANS FORCED BACK
ON MESOPOTAMIA FRONT

Constantinople. Monday, May IL (via
London. May 15).aThe two Russian
detachments which crossed the upper
Diala (Mesop 1tamian 'front.' have been
driven back across the river with
heavy losses. the war office announced
today.
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
LEWIS FUNERAL

Funeral services were held today Tor
N b. Lewis with the Rev E. b. Reed
officiating In Richards pariors. Burial
was in the Mountain View cemetery
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15

in the house. mostly for army ordnance
and Notifications. and 10000. 900 for
manufacture OF smokeless power for
the navy.
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15

northwest and the middlewest, as well
as prominent grain merchants from
other sections OF the country, have
approved Of what was done by the
different exchanges in maximum prices
and have decided to recommend to
the various exchanges which they rep
resent that such prices be continued
and the buying restricted to the clos
ing Of existing contracts until further
notice
The action which has been taken,
We believe has been beneficial to the
public In stabilizing prices and count
eracting the hysteria that has pre-
vailed in this country for some time
past"
The Chicago Board Of Trade i'm
mediately put the recommendations
Into effect and n was said that other
exchanges would without question do
likewise
Prices Drop.
The curtailment Of speculation ord
cred by the board of trade yesterday
resulted in further price recessions
In early grain trades today. July
wheat sold off IL cents to $2.48 and
September cents to $2.20.
Corn dropped from 1-2 to 8 Ia
cents and oats from l to l Ia cents.
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
GIGANTIC SA|PbU|lD|MG
PLAN FULLY ENDORSED
dcontinusd from Page ona,

serve ordinances. slo.ooo.ooo. Hampton
roads naval basA. Ss.0oo. 900: naval
hospital construction. sa.5oo.ooo: con-
struction and repair Of naval vessels
%. oeo. 900: eastern marine corps post,
81. 500 900: army transportation. $751;
$50. 900.
Reductions Of $4,000 900 were made
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15

ness is anticirated AZ the meeting to-
night
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
Long for General Peace.

The worknen and peasants Of Rus
sia long for peace. but 1t must be n
general peace of all nations. the result
of their common agreement. sep
arate peace is an impossible thing
which must not be allowed To interfere
with or embarrass the course OF events
In the world. II Is evident that Ger
man Imperialism. after having defeated
our western allies. would turn against
us the whole power of its arms. seize
our country and enslave the Russian
people.
THE council OF soldiers and work.
mems delegates leads you toward peace
In another way. BY calling for revoiu-
ton of the workmen and peasants OF
Germany and Austria Hungary we will
invite you to peace after having OBJ
tanned from our government a renun-
clation Of the policy of conquest and
after demanding a similar renunciation
from the allied powers. But do not
forget, soldiers and comrades, that
peace cannot be achieved II you do not
check the eremy's pressure at tbs
front. II your ranks are pierced and
the Russian revolution lies like an in
animate body at Williams feet.
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
No Peace by Separate Treaty

THE German army is not revolu-
tionary army II II still blindly follows
Williams and Charles, emperors and
capitalists. You are fraternizing
openly. not with enemy soldiers. but
with officials Of the enemy's general
staff. disguised as common soldiers.
Peace will not be obtained by separate
treaties or by the fraternizing OF iso-
lated regiments and battalions This
will only lead to the loss of the Rus
sian revolution. the safety of which
does not lie in a separate peace or
armistice.
Reject, therefore. everything which
weakens your military power. which
6istracts the army and lowers its
morale. Soldiers. be worthy OF the
trust that revolutionary Russia puts IN
you"
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
Defending Liberty.

DO not forget. you in the trenches
that you are defending the liberty Of
the Russian revolution and your
brother workmen and peasants
Now how are you to accomplish
this defense II you remain inactive In
your trenches? Frequently only an
offensive can repel or check hostile
offensive. frequently only those who
await an attack perish. Soldiers and
comra des, having sworn to defend
Russian liberty. do not renounce the
offensive. Fight and struggle for this
liberty, and while fighting and strug-
Cling. fear the enemy's traps. The
fraternizing which Is taking place at
present at the front can easily become
a trap. Do not forget that revolution
ary troops have only the right to fra
ternize with troops who are also revo-
lutionary and who are also ready to
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
AGREE TO ELIMINATE
SPECULATIVE TRADES

Continued from Page One.)
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-15
Prices Drop.
MAYOR ANNOUNCES PLAN
FOR FREE BUTTE HOSPITAL

Continued nom Page Ons.)
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25

and outlined the purpose of the meet ing by explaining that Liberty Day had been designated by the President for the purpose of assisting the ldb- erty Loan campaign of the govern ment toward raising three or more billions of dollars for war purposes before the close of the subscription period, October 27 The remarks of Judge Lomen were delivered in his usual clear and concise manner and provoked liberal applause. On con cluding his address. the chairman called upon Judge Tucker who deliv- cred an eloquent address on the duties of citizenship and urged upon hls hearers the necessity for supporting the government to their fullest ability in the present hour of trial and strife. The departing magistrate also took advantage of the occasion to offer his farewell to the people of Nome and described with eloquent feeling his emotions at serving the ties of friend ship born of his association with the Northland and its people. X number of other prominent speakers followed Judge Tucker, the majority devoting their remarks to urging the necessity for patriotic support of the govern ment in the present crisis. Musical selections were rendered by an or- chstra at intervals during the meeting. thereby adding pleasing variety to a very interesting program.