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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05
Don't
Prolong
the War

tho President Should mi sna me IT and what
Eala 10 ms and that. These persons ALWAYS
snsat 70 .heir government in every other re-
Il Inns Is nat no adverse criticism be voiced at
sedition is so easily sown However ds, ana
t bes near hearts may be their opinions they must
s several months ago is now being waSed and
tepmn pe nj TO speedy and satisfactory
inncy co,operation Anything else will pro-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05
Practical,

Mother" said the sweet young thing, "all
the girls are taking up physical culture, and
think will
That's nne idea. daughter" interrupted
the head Of the family. Here's broom for
your back and shoulders, dustrag to mako
your arm movements graceful, and dishrae
to develop your bust. Now get busy and calls
thenic!"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS Tho Times-
Dispatch, and not individuals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05
Another Viewpoint.

Another Niewroint
Remember. son." said the daddy who Wa.
trying to drag the kid out of bed; tho early
bird catches the worm"
Poor little worm!" murmured son, turning
over.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05
Dear Readers

1t worries me terribly to think how lonesome
you and would be II all the fools on earth
were dead!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05

In every community there arc
representative Americans OF
nlsn esteem. too-who have
oeepiy Embedded convictions con-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05

Not at These Prices.
According to our ancient lore.
The fires OF hell forever roar!
But l can't see, upon my soul.
Where the devil the Devil gets the coal,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05
Nursery Hero.

That baby of mine is some patriot, believe
me-"
Whats he done?'
Why he dug out old regiment of tin
soldiers made in Germany and licked tho paint
off OF them"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05

AlEMlhn THE ASoOCLAtED fhs.sS -. f,e
cntIieu to the use ok
,enUbncation OF ali news credited or not other
wise credited this paper, and niso the lo.a. Lew
pupIi,hrd rights VI republication u spe-
yiai usu.t nee herein n also reserved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05

Questions and Answers.
Another Case OF Stammering From interior.
ence-Your answer in the issue OF July 81, re-
ferrtnG to fntafferencs with left-handedness In
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05
The Original Kick

The Original Kick.
Eve: For heavens sake Adam. please get I'D
that tree and pick me a skirt! haven't a
thing to wear!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05

TELEpHONE, Randolph L
Private Brnnch EachAnYo
connecting with all uepart-
InCnts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05
Warming.

Warming.
NOW Is the time to pawn your tennis racket
fishing tackle and summer nanneIs, and get
your overcoat.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05
Nllillllon1 GluIps.DisputIh

s Battered January 81. 1901. 1t the oet-Onics ss
Richmond Va, n second-class- matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05

BRANCH OEtlCESs Wasn.
Ing ton, 7lU IourSee.n
sueet, n. w.; New aofH
City, Filth Avenue Duhu-
inr; Chicago, tcvpies uHS
BuIuinx; fnhauc.pniA' nlo-
tu,l Lie Nuunnk.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05

II our frieuis win mahuoet \.
iliustrations Tor publication wish 10 nave
ARTICLES returned, they must In AL cases eenu ''
that purpose.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
New War Tax Bill Imposes
Greatest Duties American
People Have Ever Faced

Washington, May .. - The new
war tax bill was ready for Congress
to-day proposing probably the most
extensive and greatest line of taxa
tion ever faced by the American
people.
Doubling of normal income tax
rates, with reduction of exemptions
and increases of surtaXes on great
incomes; absolute elimination of all
articles on the tariff free list with
the imposition of a minimum duty
of ten per cent. and a horizontal in
crease of ten per cent. on all new
taxable articles together with in
creases of taxes on internal revenue
and new taxes which reach to the
remote departments of business and
household life are proposed to make
up yearly income of $500, 900 600.
Increases on postage rates include
newspapers which it is proposed 20
charge on the parcel post zone sys-
TEN.
The new taxes include Ievies on
life and fire insurance, on house
hold, electric light bills, telephone
bills, railroad tickets. admissions to
amusements, club dues. automobiles
pleasure boats, jewelry and practi-
cally everything that enters into the
life of a family.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
Small Investors Are
Given Opportunity to
Purchase NewWar Bonds

The United States Government bond
Is undoubtedly the most universally
desired form of investment. Always
as good as gold, yielding a profitable
interest, it is sought for on all sides
by all classes of investors.
In order that people in all walks
of life may avail themselves OF the
new Liberty Loan bonds of 1917, the
administration at Washington is rang
ing the denominations of the bonds
invest may have equal opportunity
with others to share in the invest
ment.
Some of the local banks are going
step farther to make 1T stu easier
for people of limited means to acquire
these attractive securities. Several
DAYS ago the Commonwealth Trust
Company announced that 1t would ar
range that anyone might purchase
bonds from the smallest denomination
by paying 10 per cent. or more at the
time OF purchase, the balance to be
paid in weekly or monthly install
ments, and interest allowed on all
payments at the same rate as that
borne by the bonds.
The Union Trust Company to-day
announces that it will start war
bond club similar to the Christmas
and Vacation Savings Club by the
payment of weekly lnstalments for
nifty weeks. the amount of such in
stalments to be dependent upon the
denominations of the bonds and the
member to receive bond at the end
OF the fifty-week payment period.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
RAILROADERS ARE
GIVEN CHANCE TO
CROSS TO FRANCE
Engineers Corps Being Form
cd Offers Special In
ducementS

Harrisburg men who wish to en-
list in the Engineers Corps, which
Will leave for France as soon as it
can be recruited will have to apply
to Major John c. Oakes, Corps CT
Engineers. United States Army,
Philadelphia.
Nine regiments of engineers will
be recruited at present and it is eX-
pected that thirty others will be es-
tablished soon. Only men eN-
perienced in railroad work and mo
chanics will be accepted for this
branch and they will receive pay
greater than that of men enlisting
in the other branches of the army.
number of Harrisburg men have
already made application for the En-
Glneers Corps, while others have
been appointed for commissions.
The new branch will be ofIicered
by Reserve Engineers and will be
commanded by regular army officers.
1t is not known where the men will
be trained, but it is thought that il
Continued on Page IG1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09

tion at the hands of the committee
men who also enthusiastically ap-
plauded the addresses of David Il.
Tracy, president of the Chamber of
Commerce, and William b. McCaleb,
superintendent of the Philadelphia
division, of the Pennsylvania rail
road. Mr.. McCaleb said he was pres
ent because he has two boys who are
Scouts.
influence For Democracy
Il am for this movement because
it teaches boys to be manly and
democratic" he said. 81 want my
boys to understand that Boy Scouts
are Boy Scouts and nothing else,
whether they come from the wealthy
residential sections or from the
alleys. and | am pleased to note that
the Scout movement is teaching
them that fundamentally one boy is
just as good as another, no matter
What their worldly circumstances. ."
He spoke enthusiastically of the good
Continued on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
Congress Split on 7. RS
Plan to Send Recruits
to French Battlefront
By .Associatcd PrcsS

Washington, May 9. - Conferees
of the House and Senate on the war
army bill to-day sought to compro-
mise their differences over the ques-
tion of whether Colonel Roosevelt
shall be permitted, as provided by a
Senate amendment, to raise a volun-
teer force for service in France.
Prospects of an agreement, however,
on this, the main issue, seemed
slight.
Thet only hope held out for a COM
promise was said to be based on the
chance that the Senate might recede
from it's position on the question. In
that case it was said the House con-
ferees might accept the Senate
amendment fixing the age limit of
those subject to selective draft at
from 81 to 81 in lieu of the House
provision fixing it at from 21 to 40.
Failure to reach an agreement prob
ably will necessitate the sending OF
the bill back to the two houses for
further instructions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
CA MPAIGN
WARMLY ENDORSED
BY THE GOVERNOR

The campaign to raise. $4,000
with which to finance the Boy Scout
movement in Harrisburg for the
next three years got under way with
a big swing day at a noon lunch
con held by the campaign committee
in the old Board of Trade building.
Governor Brumbaugh, the prin-
cipal speaker, heartily endorsed the
movement and said he would feel
hurt II the committee did not call
upon him for a contribution.
The Governor was a member of
the Boy Scout council when it was
first organized in Philadelphia and
he said he had nothing but admira-
tlon for the movement.
1T has been my general observa-
tion," he said, that the Scout move
ment has done more than anything
else in modern life to bring out
manly qualities in boys. 1t teaches
boys to develop clean minds and
clean bodies"
The Governor received an ova-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
WHISTLES ROUSE
MARSHAL JOFFRE
FROM SLU MBER
Noisy Greeting Awakcns
Members of Mission as
Well as Whole City
MANY RUSH TO STATION
Distinguished French III a n
Stays in Statcroom While
Engines Are Changed


Marshal Joffre and party passed
through Harrisburg this morning
The special train arrived at $50,
making the run from Altoona in
three hours. Everybody in the par
ty was in bed when the train reached
Harrisburg.
They were not asleep after the
train started for Philadelphia. En-
gine whistles started blowing when
the train left Rockville and con-
tinued until the train left Harrisburg
at $40. While Marshal Joffre. and
other members of the party, re-
mained in bed they heard the engine
whistles and made inquiries. The
only persons stirring were the secret
service men.
The Joffre train was many hours
behind schedule because of the
wreck in Indiana. The stop here
was only long enough to permit the
changing of engines and inspection
of cars. A pilot train preceding the
special arrived 10 minutes earlier.
Thinking Joffre was on this train the
whistles started to blow. This
awakened Harrisburg folks, and
hundreds on the Mulberry street
bridge. and the Pennsylvania rail-
road station was crowded.
No one got glimpse at the great
general, however. He had given or
ders to the porter when the special
was passing over the Rockville
bridge. that he was ready to get up,
but when the train reached the local
station he was still in his state room
Attached to the train was a car con-
tanning many handsome floral de-
signs.
The Middle Division crew in charge
of the train included Engineer Jesse
Reynolds; fireman, n. +. Ration
special duty engineer, Samuel Hertz
Ter; conductor, Barton j. Armpries-
ter; fiagman, M. T.. Baird, and brake.
man, Laurence Brunner.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09

quarters of A mile long on the inn
pcrtant high ground above Caronne,
northeast of ChevreuN, where they
are opening up the back road to Laon.
The Germans have been claiming the
retention of Chevreux but the Paris
report to-day indicates that IL the
French are not actually in possession
OF it they at least have well hemmed
it in.
German counterattacks last night
were particularly heavy and costly
and al no point were they success
full, Paris announced.
Use Masscd Troops
With massed reserves and every
available gun at his command Crown
Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria is striv-
ing to halt the oeaseless British as
saults on the Brocourt-Queant line,
the last bulwarlI protecting the rich
est prize of the Germans in Northern
trance-the coal field of Lens. The
reckless expenditure of human life
by the German commander has had at
least temporary reward in the re-
capture of Fresnoy. at the northern
end of the lines. This little village
and the wood which surrounds it
formed a sharp salient driven by the
Canadians to within two miles of
Drocourt. Its capture marks the first
time in the present offensive that a
German counterattack has succeeded
in wrestling an important position
from the British. Curiously enough
the same official statement from Ber-
lin which announces the capture of
Fresnoy indicates that the British are
much closer TO the southern end of
the Drocourt- -Queant line than has
been claimed by London. The Ger
man war Office tells of heavy lighting
between Reincourt and Fontaine, the
former village being a bare mile and
a half from Queant and less than that
distance from CagnicOurt, the next
German stronghold north of Queant
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
MARSHAL JOFFRE
GIVEN RECEPTION
in PHILADELPHIA
French Visitors Shown Hiss
toric Points in Home of
U. S. Liberty
TO VISIT NEW YORK
Schools and Shops Close For
Holiday; Thousands
Turn Out

Philadelphia, May 0. Vivianl,
Joffre and the members of the
French mission arrived in Phila-
delphia at o'clock this morning
and under escort they at once began
a whirlwind tour to view the points
of historic interest in the city be-
ginning at Independence Hall, the
shrine of liberty.
Cheering crowds were everywhere
and the face of General Joffre
beamed with JOY, as bareheaded he
bowed his acknowledgement of the
homage paid him.
by proclamation of Mayor Smith
the public schools were closed for
the day AMI many industrial estab-
lishments and stores gave their em-
ployes haif-holiday and tn fed
eral courts suspended activities dur
ing the official reception.
Visit Historic Points
Upon it's arrival in the city the
party was met at the railroad sta
ton by Mayor Smith and an official
reception committee consisting of
many of the city's most representa-
tive citizens. Escorted by the First
City Troop and a squad of motor
cycle and mounted police the dis
tinguished visitors were first taken
to Independence Hall where, in the
Declaration Chamber of the his
torc structure, the principles of
democracy were to be rededicated
with impressive ceremonies. From
Independence Hall they were to be
taken to Old Congress Hall, Car
penter's Hall, the Betsy Ross house,
Benjamin Franklin's grave and
thence to Fairmount Park where n
reception by thousands of school
children was to be held at the Will
liam Penn house. Other points in
the park, rich in historical interest,
were also to be visited and then the
party was to go to Franklin Field
for the public reception for which
TContinued Oh Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
Issue Hangs Fire

Issue Hangs Fire
Every thing indicates that the pres
ent struggle on the British front is
regarded by both sides as one of the
most important actions of the war,
but it may be many days before any
decision is reached. The determina-
tion with which the Germans are
lighting and their strenuous efforts at
the concentration of guns and re-
serves shows that the DrOcourt-
Queant line is regarded by them as
of vital Importance and will only be
surrendered in the last extremity.
From two other war theaters news
comes that opens up many possibili-
ties. The lighting on the Macedonian
front, constantly developing in sever
ity and extent, gives renewed color
10 the belief that General Sarrail is
initiating operations of major impor-
tance and possibly offensive. The
developments on this front appear to
have given fresh impetus TO the revo-
lGtiOnary movements in Greece, rein
forced by news that Venizelist troops
are on the firing line and have been
VictoTs in the first clash with their
hereditary foes, the Bulgars. King
Constantine has been declared depos-
ed at a great mass meeting in Salo-
niki and an Athens dispatch says that
the kings followers are deserving to
the provisional government in in
Creasing numbers.
Russian Troops Move
MesopCtamia offers the second point
OF interest with announcement from
Petrograd that Russian troops are
again on the move on the Persian
border The unexplained inaction of
these forces was believed in some
quarters to have been responsible for
the sudden halt in the victorious ad-
vance of the British army from Bag
dad. General Maude's successes had
resulted in the practical surround
ing OF the Turkish army in Mesopo-
tsmia when the Russian withdrawal
from Mush and the halting of a Rus
sian drive from Persia changed the
situation The condition of affairs in
this remote region is still. however,
obscure and presents possibilities
rather than probabilities.
The persistence and violence Of the
German Counterattscks along the
Chemin -des-Dames plateau, the COM
manding ridge won by the French in
last weeks great drive, indicate the
Importance the German high COM
mand attaches to the lost ground.
General Nivelle's troops are yielding
no inch OF il, however, and gradu-
ally are forging ahead in important
sectors.
Last night an attack by the French
gave them a line of trenches three
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
Wheat Scars to New
High Record Prices
BY .ftfocinicd Prcr.

Chicago, May 9.-Excited advances
in wheat at the opening to-day re-
flected the bullish government crop
report which was issued Just after the
close yesterday. May sold from S3.O7
to s3.11, which was from ten to four
teen cents higher than yesterdays
close.
The market advanced sharply yes
terday in anticipation of the crop re-
port, May ascending IL cents, and for
the first time in the history of the
board selling at $500. The acreage
abandoned. however. proved greater
than expected and the additional ad-
vance reflected it this morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
FRENCH REFUSE TO BULGE AN INCH FROM
GROUND WON In GREAT OFFENSIVE MOVE
Massed Formations and Every Available Gun Brought In
to Play by Crown Prince of Bavaria in Last Desper-
ate Play to Save the Great Coal Fields of Northern
France

Field Marshal Won indenburg tremendous drive OF yese
day an tide of British victory the Arras
battlefield speedily spent and all his lavish expenditure
men wasted Already the British
have reacted strongly that OF the ground lost in the
vicinity of Fesnoy has been regancd The Germans still
cnging village itself but their hold upon insecure
that recaptue and the entire restoration OF the British position
appears imminent
1t is vital necessity for the Germans hold fast here if
they speedily lose Lens and its valuable oalheds and
find their whole line the northern the ranCOBegian
mperd. Even urgently necessary is for them
hold the French around the bend in the northeast OF scissors
where the German stronghold of Laon considered by mill
ay critics the key the entire German position i'll Northern
france is the French objective.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
RUSS MAY MAKE
PEACE If i. s.
REFUSES HELP
President Wilson Told Situa-
ton in Great Empire Is
Serious

Washington, May 9. - Unless the
United States acts Immediately in ala
of Russia's munition plants and Rus
sia's wide flung armies. n separate
peace will he concluded between
Russia and Germany.
This is the substance of q remark
able letter that has been received by
President Wilson from Michael NJ.
Podolsky, u member of the Russian
Munitions Committee, who is in
Philadelphia. The letter epitomizes
the Russian situation both indus
trially and in its military aspects. 1t
is based not only upon Mr.. Podol-
TContinued on Page 131
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
ARREST DOPE DIsTRIBUToR

James Houser, who has admitted.
according to the police, that re is
a commission agent for Tony Penn.
was arrested this morning at 16 Cow
den street, by Patrolman j. II. Ri
neer. When arrested he had thirty
two packages of dope in his possess
sion and said he was selling them at
fifty cents per package. He is white
and about twenty -four years old. He
was turned over to the United
States authorities.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
Thaw Requisition Is
Refused by Governor
on Advice of Brown

Governor Brumbaugh this after
noon announced that he had refused
TO grant the application of the Gov
ernor of New York for the. extradi-
ton to New York city of Harry X.
Thaw, which requisition was asked
three months ago when Thaw was
located in Philadelphia, after a SEN
sational flight from New York.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
MISS BROWN REsIGNs

Miss Olivia ID. Brown. of Philadel-
phia, to-day resigned as clerk in the
state Banking Department after
seven years service. Miss Browns
resignation takes effect on Nav 3t
She is n sister of Judge Charles
Brown. of Philadelphia. and had
charge of important work under ex.
Commissioner William II. Smith.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
Hindenburg Is Again
Predicting a Victory

Amsterdam, May 9.-Field Marsha.
Won Hindenburg is again predicting
victory, according to the Berlin Tage-
blatt. The paper quotes the field
marshal as saying, in reply to an
address from the Saxon second cham
Der:
The soldier spirit. which is al
ways cultivated by the All-hIghest
war lord. has again proved its
strength. If the home army also hold
on then we are certain of victory"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
40 GANIE TOnAY

. Rain and cold weather prevented
the opening at Island Park to-day.
The program announced will be car
ried out tomorrow, the local wealth
er forecaster indicating fair and
warmer weather
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vIcInItyi Part
~ cloudy tonight and Thurs
dny; light frost Tonight IL
weather clears.
For Eastern Pennsylvania; Part
Iy cloudy tonight and Thursdays
frost Tonight III weather clears;
gentle TO moderate northwest to
north winds.
River
The upper portion of the main
river will fall Tonight and the
lower portion Thursday. All
tributaries will fall or remain
nearly stationary. \ stage of
about go feet Is indicated for
Harrisburg Thursday morning.
General Conditions
The storm that was central off the
North Carolina coast, Tuesday
morning, has moved northeast
ward and il now central some
distance of the New England
cOast. 1t caused light rains In
the last tventy-fOur hours I'm
the Atlantic States from Georgia
to Massachusetts.
Temperature: a. M, IS degrees.
Suni Rises, 4i4S N. m.
Moon; Rises, 1925 y. m.
River Stage; SO feet.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature. 30.
Lowest temperature, ~.
Mean temperature, 4T.
Normal temperature 80.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-09
ALLIES HOLD
LINES UNDER
CALLING FIRE

Tremendous Drive Made by Won Hndenburg in Effort to
Stem Tide of British Victory Wasted With Great Loss
of Men and Material; Germans Cling to One Point
won in Vicinity of Fresnoy Where Their Hold Is
Very Slight ''