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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
Carlisle Indian EnIists in
Uncle Sans Army

That the wards of Uncle Sam are
coming to the aid of their Govern
ment in its time of need, was evl-
denced by the enlistment of John
White. pure -blooded Mohawk In
dian, at the recruiting station to-day.
white, who at present is engaged in
the printing business is a graduate
or Carlisle, where he studied nine
years; AT school he was a football
ana track athlete of some ability,
White has enlisted in the Engineering
Corps to do special work. He leaves
tonight for Washington. His birth
place is Hogansburg, N. Y, where his
father. Philip White. lives. -ll'
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
Registration Cards to Show in What Branches Wo-
Can Aid Government; Booths to be Opened in
Surrounding Towns for Benefit of County Resi-
dentS; Work to Begin Tomorrow

To give the government accurate
information on the number of women
holding positions, or capable of hold
ing positions for the good of all,
women of the state have been asked
by Governor Brumbaugh to register
their names and qualifications. The
work of registration will begin to-
morrow morning, when women of
the state will fill out small cards. to
be filed in the archives of the Ma
tional government
Harrisburg women will register at
the following places:
Red Cross headquarters. 206 Wal
nut street.
Associated Aid Societies, North
Market Square.
Y. w. C. A.. Fourth and Walnut
streets.
Civil Club, North Front street.
Public Library. Front and Walnut
streets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
Red Cross Melting Pot
Brings Forth Much Old
Gold and Silver Trinkets

If you want to see motley collec-
tion of odds and ends of 1917 and
every other year, just examine the
contents of the Red Cross melting pot
in the window of the headquarters
room. 2O6 Walnut street. Old spoons,
watches, brooches. pins and jewelry
of every sort has been thrown into the
pot for use as the local chapter sees
fit.
The material will be melted under
the supervision of Jeweler E. G.
Hoover, and he will also see that the
largest purchase price is paid for the
melted metal.
Children of the city are actually
collecting tinfoil for the relief organi-
zation. Balls of silver paper" are
brought in by dozen of the urchins,
who want to do their bit.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
Osteopaths Under
Optometry Statute

Osteopathic practitioners are not
exempted from provisions of the act
of March 30, 1917, providing for
licensing of persons engaged in OPP
tometry, according to a ruling given
to DR.. Chester H. Johnson, secretary
of the Board of Optometrical Educa-
ton and Licensure by the Attorney
held that if it had been the Legis-
lative intent to exempt 'osteopaths
from the requirements of the act
such intendement would have beer
expressed in specific terms to thai
effect" The opinion mentions that
those engaged in the practice OF
medicine. and surgery are specificaIly
exempted.
The opinion also hold that "chiro
practices" come under the law.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31

1904 North Second street
State Library.
Arrangements have been made by
Mrs. James I. Chamberlin, county
chairman in charge of registration,
for registration in these towns:
Steelton, Enhaut. Oberlin. High
spire, Middletown, Royalton, Eliz-
abethville, Lykens, Wiconisco, Will
Jamestown, Gratz, Berrysburg, Pillow,
Millersburg and Halifax.
Women who wish special training
in order to fit them for special po-
sitions, will be helped by the govern
ment. in accordance with the new
system.
The Governors proclamation has
asked that November 1 and 2 be OBJ
served as registration days through
out the state, but the entire month
will be required to complete the
work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
Only Camp Meade Men
to Move Next Week

State draft headquarters to-day an
nounced that preparations were be-
ing made to move only drafted men
assigned to Camp Meade beginning
November 2, and that no orders had
been received regarding movements
to other camps.
There are approximately 4 900 to go
to Camp Meade beginning Friday
The men in districts tributary to 9TH
er camps and not yet ordered to move
are Camp Lee 1000. and Camp Sher-
man 900,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
Zion Bible Class Holds
Large Halloween Social

In the Sunday school room of Zion
Lutheran Church, last evening, most
delightful Halloween social was held
by Zion Bible class, taught by Pro-
fessor w. II. Heighes. The decorations
were unusual, and called forth favor
able comment. There was good music
by the class quartet. The program
also included interesting impersona-
ticns together with addresses by DR..
Campbell, of Irving College, Mechan-
icsburg; the Rev S. w. Herman, pas
tor of the church, and Professor
Heighes. Refreshments consisted of
gingerbread. pumpkin pie, cider and
coffee.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
HALLOWEEN AND ALL SAINTS

A neighborhood COMMUNICATION OF
All Saints Day will be held at St.
Paurs Church, Second and Emerald
streets, tomorrow. The communion
services will be at 1880 and 10 on
of those who died during the year
will be read with the founders and
benefactors. At p. m. there will be
Ia unity service, at which several
neighboring ministers will ofhciate.
DIR. Reed (Methodist), DIR. Holloway
Lutheran). the Rev. e. p. Robinson
tPresbyterian), and the Rev. w. NJ.
Parchment (Church of Englandl will
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
German Soldiers Damage
Rifles and Fire on
Officers, Is Report

Amsterdam, Oct. 31.-According to
the newspaper Les Nouvelles, a seri-
Gus mutiny has occurred among Ger
man soldiers at the Beverloo camp in
Belgium. The men, it is said, refused
to go to the front and damaged their
own rifles in some cases, while others
fired on their officers, several of
whom were wounded.
The mutineers were finally mas
tered and removed on cattle trucks.
The frontier guard at Brouchout,
according to the same authority, de-
serted on October 15.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
.'OH BOY" PLAYS TO BIG
HOUSES IN ALTOONA

C. Floyd Hopkins. manager OF the
Orpheum Theater to-day received the
following telegram from l. c. Mish-
Ter. manager of the Mishler Theater,
Altoona:
oh Boy played here last night at
great satisfaction to the best theater-
goers in town. / understand this at
traction plays your theater to-day
Have no hesitancy in recommending
the performance and company to your
patrons"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
Scores Contractors For
Failure to Complete
Camp Dix Cantonment
By Associated Press

Trenton, N. j., Oct. 31.-Denounc-
ing the "obstinacy or inability of
well-paid contractors" for failure
thus far to complete the cantinment
at Camp Dix, Wrightstown, Govern
or Edge has written a letter of pro-
test to Provost Marshal General
Crowder, at Washington, pointing
out that continued delay in prevent
ing the sending to the camp of the
balance of New Jerseys quota under
the selective draft, numbering sew
eral thousand. The Governor says
that many of the men gave up posi-
tions in anticipation of being sent to
Camp Dix and are no wforced to an
unremunerative idleness. made ne
cessary by the uncertainty as to when
the government will want them.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
LECTURE SERIES OPENS
IN CATHEDRAL HALL

A lecture series to be held every
Tuesday evening, was opened last
night when the Very Rev. Patrick l..
Healy, of the Catholic University
Washington, D. c., spoke to a large
audience in Cathedral Hall, on the
subject, "The Commercial Revolu
ton"
Father Healy will deliver a series
of these lectures during the com
ing winter, under the title, Factors
in the Development of Modern Civili-
zatioO -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
German AirpIane DriUen
OFF Without Damage

London. Oct. 31.-A German air
plane which flew over the coast of
Kent early to-day was driven off
without doing any damage. Follow
ing official account of the incident
was given out here to-day:
"a hostile airplane crossed the
English coast early this morning. 1t
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
LABOR SHORTAGE SERIOUS

coast steel shipbuilders in conference
with government officials here to-
day declared the labor shortage pre-
sents a serious menace to the ma
The production of naval and mer-
chant tonnage will be impeded seri-
ously. IL was pointed out unless 300,-
600 workmenca be drawn from
other industries.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
To Give Lecture on
Book Of Revelation

w. d. b. Ainey. chairman of the
Public Service Commission, will open
g series of eight Bible lectures on
the Book of Revelation on Friday
evening in the Boyd Memorial Build
ing. A campaign has been started to
which will extend over period Of
eight weeks. Supper will be served
at 6:15 o'clock. and the talk will fol-
l.,E
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
TAX ON DEEDS

county Recorder James p. Lentz
! stated to-day that after December l
war tax will be charged on all deeds
. filed for recording. The tax will be
fifty cents for valuations up to $500;
81 up to $1,000. and fifty cents for
each additional $500. A big rush is ex-
pected to complete realty deals and
have the deeds filed before the tax is
charged.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
SCHOoL ROARD TO MEET

Little routine business will be listed
for the city school directors to trans
act at the regular board meeting on
Friday evening. 1t is hoped that the
plans for the new Junior high school.
to be built at Nineteenth and Chest
nut streets, will be ready to be pre-
sented at that time.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31

did not penetrate inland and being
engaged by anti-aircraft guns, i'm
r1ediately dropped bombs in fields and
made off to sea, dropping the rest of
the bombs in the water"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31
DIR. oENsLAGER TO TALK

DR.. John Oenslager, Jr., will address
the meeting of the Harrisburg Acad-
emy of Medicine. 319 North Second
street, tomorrow evening" on the
subject "Genito- Urinary Diseases"
He will use slides for Illustration.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31

Instruction-Cont' d.
153 First aid
154 Garments
Hospital
Civilian
TX. Miscellaneous
.ss...................
X.'Conuibutions
A: Ambulance
B. Driver for car
c. Duplicating mach.
d. Funds
Z. Home for GONZALES
cent hospital
f. Hospital
G. Laboratory.
II. Motor boat
I. Motor car
]. Typewriter
X. Share home With
widow or children
lee '.ss.s.s.'.. =. -.
3-45I1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31

"Since my son Richard was
born, 3 years ago, our house
has never been without Father
Johns Medicine. 1t relieved
Richard of a severe attack of
whooping cough and we have
found it has no equal for
coughs and colds. It has been
used in my family for many
generations. (Signed) Frank
Eriede, SIG W.. 3end street,
Chicago, Ill
Remember, Father Johns
Medicine has had sixty years.
success for colds, coughs,
throat troubles and as a tonic
and body builder.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-31

1904 North Second street.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
1000 AMERICAN
SURGEONS TO GO
VIII be on Firing Line Within Three
Months to Serve with Allied Armies.

Washington, April 29.-Plans for
sending 1000 American surgeons to
Europe for service with the allied
armies were announced tonight by the
general medical board of the Council
of National Defense. The men will be
picked by the American College Of
Surgeons and the aim is to have them
on the firing line within three months.
The announcement was made after
Il conference today with Col. II. II.
Goodwin, ranking medical officers Of
the British forces in France, here as
a member Of the British war commits
sion.
The offer Of surgeons for the allied
fronts came from the regents Of tho
college of surgeons and won the inn
mediate approval of The medical
board. 1t was inspired by Col. Good
wins story of difficulties Great Brit
ain and France arc having in keep
ing their medical ranks filed, and
awaits only the formal sanction OF the
! government before selection Of the
men begins.
In addition to offering surgeons for
the allies, the college of surgeons,
with the American Medical aSsocia-
ton. put at the medical boards dis
posal today its entire organization
The college of surgeons offered the
medical board for service through
out the war It's director and Office
! staff.
| Deans of 46 medical schools meet
ing here today reported to the board
that they had decided to make no
changes I'm their courses towards
shortening systems of instruction
that continuous stream Of trained
young medical men may be supplied
to The army and navy if the war lasts
a number of years.
Hospitals also will cut down theI
STATS to give the military forces the
largest number Of physicians posi-
bic.
Dental surgeons Of the country, Il
was announced, arc also mObilizinf
forces for the army and for service
with the allies.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
Looking Forward
to Motherhood
Well Known Preparation Re-
lieves Much Suffering.

Tho greatest crisis in the life of
woman is when she becomes a mother.
All her physical strength is taxed to
the limit at such time. 1t is ncces-
sary that she prepare her system for
the great event in order to preserve
her future health.
Thousands Of mothers have placed
safe reliance upon "Mpthcr's Fricnd."
This preparation is applied externally
and is composed Of Special >penetrat-
ing, softening oils whicb~prepare the
muscles and tendons for the unusual
strain. Naturally the tendency is to
relieve the pain pand danger at the
crisis, leaving the mother in healthy
condition.
The expectant mother should pro-
cure bottle of "Mother's Friend
from her druggist, apply it night and
morning, and after beginning its use,
write for free book for users. Much
practical information is contained in
it. Just address Bradfield Regulator
Company, Dept. II 42O Atlanta, Ga,
and the book will be mailed to you ct
once.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
ONLY FORMER SOLDIERS.
Orders Regarding Enlistment
Negroes in Columbia.

Columbia, April 2i.-No more ne
grocs will be accepted by the %olum
hia recruiting Office OF the United
States army unless they arc soldiers
who have been honOrahly DISCHARGED
by Sergt. Frank Hall, in charge Of the
Columbia Office. The telegram con-
tanning the instructions read:
"Confinc acccptanccS for colorcd
infantry and colorcd cavalry to men
who have had prior service in those
branches. but ship all colorcd appli-
cants already accepted
Private Fred J. Peterson, Of the Co
lumbia Office, received letter from
his superior office today Informing
him that he has been made a corporal
and is to remain in Columbia for the
present
The Columbia recruiting office OF
the army has accepted sevcnty-ont
applicants since March ..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
WAR DECLARATION
FROM CHINA SOON

Special Commission has Advised Gov
crnment to Enter the World Conflict.
Pcking, April "a declaration Of
war against Germany by China is ex-
pectcd within a fortnight.
The special commission for inter-
national affairs designated by the gov
ernment had advised that China en-
ter the war. The question will go be-
fore parliament shortly.
The American minister, Dr. Paul
ReinSch, held reception at the lcga-
ton today to twenty provisional mill
tary governors composing the military
conference, which recommended re-
Gently that China declare war. The
governors were received with full
military honors by the legation guard
and were wclcombcd by DR.. Reinsch
and prominent members Of the
American colony. The minister made
an address congratulating the COVER
ors on evidences Of cooperation in
all parts Of China, and assured
them that they had the best wishes
OF the United States.
Gen. Hau Shu Chang responded
for the governors, saying they real
izcd the United States was China S
best friend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
A CHILD GETS CROSS,
SICK AND FEVERiSH
WHEN CONSTlPATED
i0Ok Moiicr: ii tongue Is coated
clean little liver and bowels.


clean little liver and bowels.
II your little ones tongue is coated,
1t is sure sign the stomach, liver
and bowels need gentle, thorough
cleansing at once. When your child
is cross. pecvish, listless, pale, doesn't
sleep, eat, or act naturally; if breath
/ bad, stomach sour, system full of
cold. throat sore. or if peevish, give a
tcaspoonful Of california Syrup Of
Figs, and in a few hours all the
cloggcd.up, constipated waste, Hourl
bile and undigestcd food will gently
move out of the bowels, and you have
Il we'll playful child again.
Sick children needn't be coaNed to
take this harmless FRUIT aXative". Alil-
lions of mothers keep it handy be-
cause they know 1s~nction on the
stomach. liver sffd bowels in prompt
and sure. They also know a little Civ
cn today saves a sick child tomorrow.
Ask your druggist for a 5O-ccnt bot
tie of california Syrup OF Figs
which contains directions for babies,
children Of all ages and for grown
ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of
countcrfcits sold here Get the gcnu-
inc made by california Fig Syrup
! Company
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
AFTER GRIPPE
Vinol Restored Mr.. Martins Strength

Wapakoncta, Ohio-"I am farmer
by occupation, and the Grippe left me
with n bad cough and In nervous, weak,
rundown condition, and ] could not
seem TO get anything to do me any good
until l took Vinol, which built me up,
and my cough and nervousness arc all
gone, and l can truly say Vinol is all
that is claimed for it."-JAMEs MARTIN.
Vinol is constitutional remedy for
all weak, nervous and rundown condi-
tions of men, women and children, and
for chronic coughs, colds and bronchitis.
THE LAURENS DRUG CO., LAURENS
Also at the leading drug store in all
South Carolina towns.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
NAY LEVY TAX on
$1,000 INCOMES
Democrats Understood to be Divided
as to the Proposed Income Taxes.

Washington, April 29.-Unonicial
accounts Of the work of the House
ways and means subcommittee franz
ing the war tax bill have aroused
something Of storm among both
Democrats and Republicans. Demo
Gratis arc understood to be divided on
the proposed income taxes, particu-
larly the rate on incomes of more
than 100000. while Republicans
threaten trouble over the subcom
mittecs plans for taxes on excess
profits and incomes. They also prom
isc to make fight for tariff legislation
to raise part Of the 100000
or more to be provided during the
coming year.
The objections of many Republican
and Democratic members are based
on unofficial statements of the tcnta-
tive draft on which the subcommit-
tee has worked more than a week.
Even members Of the full committee
are without authoritative information
as to full details Of the draft. which
! Is 10 NC picHch'cu d' " ihcc'ihS NC"
| day.
! Reports that the income exception
| for singcl persons had been lowered
by the subcommittee to 81 900 came as
a surprise to other committeeman.
Amendments of the excess profits
tax law TO include many corporations
and persons not now embraced in
stead Of merely increasing the pres
cnt rates, as now proposed, VIII D'
urged vigorously by Republicans.
Efforts also will be made in th'
full committee to amend the law tt
reach unincorporatcd investors, suci
as individual sheep and cattle rails
crs.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
High Gasoline Explained.

The Federal Trade Commission in
its report to Congress, last Monday
said that after Investigation the com
mission had reached the conclusion
that the hiGh price oc gasoline was
duo to nc fact that The Standard Oil
Company dominated the entire indus
try OF making gasoline in this country
and this kept up the price.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
NO NEED TO
FEAR Badness
Here's Il Good Way to stop Loss OF
Hair ana Start New Hair Growth.

If your hair is falling or thinning
out don't wait another day, but so
to I.aurens Drug Co. and get Il bottle
Of Partisan Sage, the truly efficient
hair grower.
Don't say: Its the same old story;
I've heard il before" but try a bottle
at their risk. They guarantee Pari-
sian Sage to grow hhir. to stop falling
hair, to cure dandruif and stop scalp
itch, or money back.
Partisan Sage contains Just the
elements needed to properly invigorate
and onurish the hair roots. It's a
prime favoritc With discriminating la
dies because it makes the hair soft,
bright, and appear twice as abundant.
Partisan Sage is inexpensive and
easily obtainablc at all drug stores.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
MORE FOODSTUFFS
ARE BEING PLANTED
Preparedness Commission Receives
Letters From Farmers In All Sec
tiOnS.

Preparedness Commission Receives
Letters From Farmers in All See
tiOns.
Columbia, April 2i.-Last week As
campaign meetings in the interest Of
civic preparedness were held in South
Carolina and Judging by the number of
letters received by the preparedness
commission the appeal for more food
crops are having telling effect.
Thousands Of acres have been planted
to food crops and this fall the indica-
tions are that South Cardinals food
bill of $100,000,000 which goes to 9TH
cr states will be cut down consider
ably. The Sumter county public safe
ty committee has called upon the State
pcnitentiary authorities to Dlow up
the cotton on State lands and plant
gardens. Yesterday afternoon citizens
Of Columbia canvasscd the city for
the purpose of asccraining all Of the
unused land within the limits.
1t is pointed out by the experts that
value the cotton crop will necessarily
suffer. because men must eat before
/ they wear clothes. TO this end more
| than 1000 mass meetings will be held
the farmers will be urged to plant
more food.
1t will not be possible in this cam
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
Best Remedy for whooping Cough.

Last winter when my little boy had
the whooping cough gave him Cham
bcrlain's Cough Remedy" writes Mrs.
j. b. Roberts. East ST. Louis, III. ut
kept his cough looec and relieved him
of those dreadful coughing spells. 1T
IS the only cough medicine | keep in
the house because | have the most con-
tidcncc in it," This remedy is also
good for colds and Group.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
Road TO IInDDincSS.

BE amiablc, cheerful and good ma
tu!cd and you are much more likely to
happy. You will find this difficult,
If not Impossible, however, when you
are constantly troubled with cosnti-
patton. Take Chamberlain Tablets
and get rid OF that and it Will be easy.
These tablets not only move the bow
wells, but improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
WILL DOUBLE THE RATES.
On Parcel Post From United States

On Parcel Post From United States
to Mexico.
Laredo. April 27.-Rates on parcel
post matter from the United States to
Mexican points will be doubled be-
ginning May !, according to official no
tice received by Postmaster Worsham
here today, from the director Of Mexi-
can posts at Mexico City. The reason
given is that the Mexican government
with It's present facilities is unable to
handle parcel post properly and 1t Is
believed increased rates will cause
such matter to be shipped by express
or as freight.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02

Now IS the time to get rid Of yonr
rhcuma!iSm. You will find Chamber
lain'S Inimcnt a great help. The re-
lief which 1t affords is alone worth
many times its cost