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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
READY TO TRAIN
$4,000 MEN IN 1917
Dates and Locations of Citi-
zens' Military Camps An
nounced by Association

New York, Feb. 10. = The Military
Training Camps Association of the
United States, with headquarters at
81 Nassau street. has announced the
dates of the civilian training camps
that will be held in the Eastern and
Central military departments next
summer and early fall. The War
Department, it is stated. expects to
have at least 5000 men in attend
ance at this years camps. In addition
TO the camps in the Eastern and Cen
tral departments. camps will be or
ganized in the Southern and Western
departments.
The four Plattsburg camps will be
held on the following dates: First
camp, June to July 1; second camp,
July to Aug. 8; third camp, Aug. IL
to Sept. 8; fourth camp, Sept. 15 to
oct. IA. The camps for the junior
division, open to boys between the
ages of 15 and Is years, will be held
at Fort Terry, n. Y, and at Portland,
Me-, there being two camps at each
place, the first from June 80 to July
2S and the second from Aug. to
Aug. so.
In the Central Department there
will be seven senior camps - three
at Fort Smelling, Mimi, and two each
at Fort Riley, Kan, and Fort D. "A.
Russell, Wyo. The Junior camps in
department.
be held at Fort Benjamin Harrison,
Ind, Fort Des Moines, Iowa, and Fort
d. A. Russell. The dates of the
camps in the Southern and Western
Departments can be had by writing
to the department headquarters in
San Antonio and San Francisco.
1.-The War Department" the notice
issued yesterday reads, lis preparing
to take care of $4,000 or more men
for the 1917 training camps, and the
association expects to continue its
work on a still larger scale than here
tofore and provide at least that num-
ber of men. Details of camps and
enrolment blanks will be mailed to
those desiring them as soon as the
Government prepares them.
1.-The only way this large number
of men can be obtained will be
through the active, hearty help and
active cooperation of each and every
training camp man. We feel that
there is a peculiar duty resting upon
all training camp men to do what
they can, each according to his in
dividual power and means to further
this work. The training camps have
received the unqualified Endorsement
not only of the men themselves who
have attended them, but of the War
Department and of the country at
large"
The statement also deals with the
universal service campaign in this
country. AS expressed, this is the
attitude of the Training Camps AS
sociation:
I'VE are not trying to build up
new volunteer force. We do not be-
lieve in a volunteer system. We are
trying to bring about universal and
democratic system of military ser
vice, and we will stick at it until we
succeed. We firmly believe that this
is coming. Our national safety re-
quires it. Men who opposed it year
ago are to-day heartily in favor of
it, and the number in favor of it
continually grows. AS the matter may
he brought up at any time before
Congress, it is of vital Importance
that every member of the association
use his utmost influence to further
such legislation"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12

"Oh! Oh! Delphine," the big musical
comedy to be produced at the Orpheum
next Saturday, matinee
"Oh! oh! and night, is by C. NJ. S.
Delphine" Mcclellan and Ivan Caryll,
and is derived from the
French farce, villa Primrose"
The plot tells the story of the search
of an artist, Victor Jolibeau. for a
model for the left shoulder of Venus
Jolibeau and Alphonse Bouchotte, fat
and Jealous. have exchanged wives by
way of the divorce court. but even then
they are not very well suited. The two
are to serve a month in the army and
Victor takes with him six models,
while Alphonse's wife accompanies him.
In camp complications arise, due to the
presence of Victor's uncle, whom he
has not told of the divorce, and whom
he attempts to deceive by having his
former wife. now Alphonse's, pose as
his own. The play ends with a re-
exchange of wives
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
Stolen Kiss to Cost
Defendant $10O or More

Rochester, n. Y, Feb. 12.-It was
a costly kiss that Alfred Pye, of s5s
Melville street, forced from the un-
willing lips of Marie Becker, of sos
Glenwood avenue, pretty little shop
girl employed where he was foreman
early last March. She had him arrest
ed for assault, third degree.
Pye was convicted in police court
and was fined $50. He appealed to the
county court from that decision and
County Judge j. B. NJ. Stephens has
just filed his decision. He upholds the
decision OF Police Justice Gillette. The
girl and Pye were employed by the
Rochester Folding Box Company.
Counting the attorneys fees the
cost of trial and other incidentaIs,
Pye's stolen kiss will cost him more
than one hundred dollars.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
Japan Leads in Divorces;
173 of 10000 Marriages

lished here by the government show
Japan leads the world in the proper
ton of divorces to marriages. Out of
20,00G marriages in England, re-
suit in a divorce; in the United States,
50. and in Japan, 173.
OF $1,000 divorces effected in Japan
between 1883 and 1902, only 400 were
obtained by lawsuits. The rest were
brought about by mutual consent,
usually utilizing the services of the
same 'go-between," who arranged
the original match. But this condition
is changing. More and more Japan
csc women fight for their rights in
the courts.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12

Mary Pickford will be seen at the
Regent to-day, tomorrow and Wednes-
day in the second
'Pride of the production of her
Clan" at Regent own corporation re-
leased by Aircraft. 1t
is called THE Pride of the Clan" and
as the central figure of a Scotch story
of a strong human and heart appeal.
the famous star will create the role of
q lassie of the heather, adding another
interesting impersonation to the always
remembered favorites. that make up the
gallery of Mary Pickford creations.
The action of the play takes place on
an island off the western coast of
Scotland, where great sorrow is carried
to the hearts of the poverty-stricken
hsherfolk when a severe storm at sea
results in the loss of the chieftain and
several members of the Clan MacTa-
wish. According to the law of the old
island, prettv Margaret MacTavish sue
ceeds her father as head of the clan,
and in her sweet way rules the fisher
men and their families iwth a spirit of
kindness.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
Married Fifty Years;
Hits Wife; in Jail

Chicago, Feb. 12.-It was the gold
en- wedding anniversary of Francis
Bayliss, seventy years old, of No.
1921 East Ninety-third street, and his
wife, Mary, seventy-two years old.
Times have changed since they
were married. Men were stern then.
Woman's rights or suffrage were vir-
tually unheard of.
Francis Bayliss has not changed
much with the passing years. His
wife has changed. He entered the
house. An unpleasant word led to
others - then blow was struck, his
wife says.
The anniversary day ended with
Bayliss in a police cell.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12

A motion picture filled to the brim
with human sympathy is the new Bes-
sic Love feature.
Bessie Love Mt Nina, the Flower
the Colonial Girl" showing at the
Colonial Theater to-
day only. Mine, the Flower Girl" is a
heart interest story, in which the prin-
cipal characters are blind girl, who
sells flowers and. and a little crippled
newsboy: The picture is unique for the
fact that it does not have any viii
lain. but is simply a delightful love
story that holds your interest through
out the entire action of the story and
ends just as you would have ii end.
Happiness is the keynote of the entire
story. A screamingly funny Triangle
comedy, called "a Noble Fraud" will
add much laughter and many thrills to
the program. Tuesday and Wednesday,
the Metro Film Corporation will pre-
sent Viola Dana. the dainty little star
that pleases all ages, in play Of love
picture of beautiful scenes and big mo-
ments. The usual funny comedies and
the latest Pathe News will be on the
same program.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
Minister'S Wedding Fee
Paid From bad" Check

Milwaukee. Wis. Feb. 12.- A n
hour before Walter linda, teamster,
1852 Holton street, married, he CASH
ed a check in order to pay the min
lister and later forged additional
checks to purchase house furniture,
Detective Niederkorn testified in
municipal court yesterday. linda
was charged with forging four checks,
totaling Sill.
He was sentenced to IS months in
the house of correction. He was
married December 16, 1916.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
Zone Foot in Grave"
a Reality With Him

Chicago, Feb. 12.-Joseph Steff1er,
sixty-six years old, flagman for the
Northwestern Railroad at Algonquin,
has one foot in the. grave. Several
days ago Steffler froze a toe on his
right foot. Gangrene developed and
Steffler's foot was amputated at an
Elgin hospital. The other day, at
Steffler's request, his foot was buried
in the family lot in the Algonquin
cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12

An Oriental operetta entitled. "The
Bride of the Nile" will shine forth as
the big attraction the
Operetta mt first half of this week at
Majestic the Majestic Theater.
Louis Simon, who will be
remembered as one of the funniest
comedians that ever appeared at the
0rpheum. is featured in the act, and is
the chief funmaker in the act. a COM
petent company of twelve surrounds
Mr.. Simon. Rounding out the list of at
fractions are Ethel May Hall and Com
pany, presenting farce comedy sketch.
The Wrong Guy" Roberts and Bar
rett," versatile blackface comedy
artists. and the Two Totos, novelty
equilbrists.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
There are laughs and thrills and teers

THE Guilty Woman" is the title of an
adaptation OF a powerful play that will
be presented here for the
'sThe first time at the Orpheum,
Guilty Wednesday, matinee and
Woman" evening.
1t is said to be a strong,
virile drama founded on fact and sug-
gested by the newspaper reports of q
happening that actually occurred in real
life. After a preliminary tour of few
weeks, the play is scheduled for an ex-
tended New York engagement.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-05
MANIFESTO BY
SIR WILFRID
Former Canadian Premier
Now Talking "Conscrip-
ton of Wealth"
CRv Associated Press.l

Ottawa, Nov. Sir Wilfrid
Laurier, veteran leader of the oppo-
sition in parliament, issued a mani
festo Ito the Canadian people" last
night, in which he outlined the plat
form upon which his party will stand
in the election next month.
On the all-important question of
participation in the war, Sir Wilfrid
claimed that "a fundamental objec-
ton to the governments policy of
CONSUMPTION is that it conscripts
human life only and does not attempt
to conscript wealth, resources, or the
services Of any persons other than
those who come within the age limit
prescribed by the military service
act"
The first duty of the Laurier ad-
ministration, he asserted, would be
Ito find the men, money and re-
sources necessary to insure the full
est measure of support to our heroic
soldiers at the front and to enable
Canada to continue to the very end
to do her part to win the war"
"As to the present military service
act" he added, my policy will be
not to proceed further under it's
provisions until the people have an
opportunity to pronounce upon it by
way of a referendum. / pledge my
self forthwith to submit the act to
the people and with my followers to
carry out the wishes OF the majority
of the nation as thus expressed"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-05
IN
THE TRENCHES
Y. M. g. A. Plans Trees
And Gifts For All Amer
leans In France
tBy Associated Press.)

American Training Camp in
France, Nov. 5.--American soldiers
in France will be treated to genuine
fashioned American Christmas
in the Young Mems Christian assoc
citation huts. There will be celebra-
tions with Christmas trees, not only
at the base camps in the American
training zone. but also behind the
trenches from which the American
boys now are facing the Germans.
France will supply a tree for
every hut and the Y. M. G. A. with
the expected help from home, viii
provide a gift for every soldier.
Movements OF the troops make it inn
possible to guarantee that individ-
ually addressed presents will reach
the person to whom they are sent in
every case, but the red triangle or
ganization" as the Y. NJ. c. A. now
is being called here, intends that
every man shall be remembered, even
III the Christmas package addressed
to him personally from home, cannot
be delivered.
The Christmas feast and Yuletide
are being planned at
the Paris headquarters.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-05
CLAIM PRESENT
RATES A MENACE
TO STABILITY OF
THE RAILROADS
Application for Is Per
Cent Advance Again
Before Commission
REA URGES 1T
AS NECESSITY
Increase in Cost of Labor
and Materials Is Cited
By Attorneys
REA URGES 1T
AS NECESSITY
(Ry Associated Press.l

Washington, Nov. 5.-The reopen
ing OF the Is per cent advance case
before the interstate commerce com.
mission today was marked by claims
Of counsel of eastern railroads that
transportation facilities and finan-
cial stability of the roads are menac-
ed by prevailing rates.
I'VE cannot afford to make mis-
takes" declared Samuel Rea, presi-
dent Of the Pennsylvania railroad, in
opening the case. TT is not a time
for panic, but neither is it time for
disregarding the facts Of increasing
expenses, of diminishing net operating
income of deferred maintenance, of
lack Of present facilities and inabili-
ty to provide future ones"
War time conditions, with the re-
sultant increase in the cost of labor
and materials make it imperative
that an advance over the present
rates be granted, asserted counsel
representing 3S systems operating
east Of the Mississippi and north Of
the Ohio rivers. If the roads are
to handle the great volume Of war
time traffic. without mourning the
imminent risk Of financial reverses,
it was asserted that better provision
must be made by the government.
Must Maintain Roads.
With the successful prosecution OF
the war, the paramount duty Of the
nation and effectiveness OF the
modified industrial machine to sup
ply men, munitions and foodstuffs
limited to a great extent by trans
portation resources, 1t lis OF primary
national interest, it was urged that
no means or maintaining adequate
railroad facilities and of strengthen
ing "imperilled railroad credit being
neglected.
( Decision to reopen the case after
an interval of four months was an
nounced by the commission in a re-
cent letter to George Stuart Patter-
son, chief counsel for the roads. AL
though the hearing affects immedi-
ately only those roads operating in
the east, the result is expected to
have a bearing on rates throughout
the country. Daily hearings will
continue for several weeks, it Is be-
lieved, with prospect that disposition
Of the case will come before the end
of the year.
other railroad representatives who
were on hand prepared to make gem
eral statements when the hearing
began were Alfred H. Smith, of the
New York Central; Jas. II. Hustis, Of
the Boston and Maine, and Frederick
ID. Underwood, OF the Erie.
When, in May, the eastern carriers
asked for a Is per cent rate increase
they estimated that war time prices
of labor and materials would in
crease their operating charges by
$685., 100000. Later compilations,
presented today indicate an increase
of $27O, 00O,000 based on the 1915
volume of business, while increased
revenues from rate advances since
the first of the year total $4,000
900.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-05
u. s. Socialists
Are Only Ones
Not Patriotic
CBy Associated Press.)

Lincoln. H., Nov. addressing
a patriotic mass meeting here last
night. B. F. Harris. Of Champaign,
Ill.,. who is a member Of the Illinois
State Council OF Defense, asserted
that with the exception Of those in
the United States. Socialists Of every
nation are standing by their gov
ernments.
Here in America" said Mr.. Har-
ris, only the kaiser's friends and
the enemies OF civilization and es-
tablished law stand under the So
cialist banner. They are led by Ger
mer and Berger, born in Germany
and Austria, and Hillquit of Russia.
aided by big Bin Haywood"
The speaker quoted the alleged
Socialist pledge against the war and
CONSUMPTION, and from Mr. Hillquit,
candidate for mayor Of New York
city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-05
War Department Weekly
Statement Comments on
New Western Front
FROM NORTH SEA
TO THE ADRIATIC
Principal Battlefront Still
Remains In France and
Flanders
CBy Associated Press.)

Washington, Nov. 5.-England,
France and Italy stand firmly united
to oppose any further advance Of
the enemy in the Italian sector, says
the war departments weekly review
Of military operations.
The statement suggests that the
Teutons probably thought Italy
would be left to her fate or that the
allies would be unable to dispatch
the necessary forces in time but de-
clares that England and France al
ready have sent large reinforce
ments and that the western front to-
day stretches from the North sea to
the Adriatic.
only bare mention is made by the
department of the American troops
in France.
Events in Italy must not lead US
to forget that the principal battle
front remains in France and F1and-
ers, where our forces are fighting,
the statement adds.
The statement in part follows:
Our attention during the past
week has been centered on the
gigantic struggle now going on in
the F'riuli plain. The Austro- German
forces. breaking through the Italian
defenses along the upper reaches OF
the Isonzo have erupted into the
Iowlands, and carried forward a
series of rapidly co-ordinated opera
tions, which have resulted in the
conquest of much territory.
Not Trench Warfare.
Trench warfare has, for the time
being, been abandoned. Great troop
masses are maneuvering in open
country.
'In Flanders allied attacks were
particularly successful. The British
have compelled the Germans to re-
tire north OF the Ypres- Roulers road.
North of the Aisne the French
have enlarged their success OF the
preceding week by taking certain
villages, which they have success
fully held in the face of strong coun-
ter attacks by the enemy. Though
mentioned only briefly in dispatches,
these operations are of great tao
teal Importance.
THE Germans, unable to with
stand the pressure of the French in
this sector, have made a retiring
movement. AS yet no indications
have been received as to its extent,
although 1t Is anticipated that II
may result in a readjustment Of the
enemy line in the region Of Laon, La
Fere and even northward to st.
QuGuIlus
"In the verdun sector the enemy,
after violent commandments, launch
ed several sanguinary attacks, which
were beaten off by the French. One
attack In the area Of Chaume wood
was temporarily successful.
The Germans have evacuated the
Werder peninsula. This leaves the
enemy without any foothold on the
north peninsula Of the Gulf OF Riga
and would indicate that he lie con-
tempIating no further advance on
Petrograd for the time being.
I'm Palestine the British have
scored a distinct success by the cap
ture Of Beersheba, including a large
of prisoners. The Turkish
forces, commanded by German ON
GERS and assisted by heavy artillery,
put up a determined resistance.
THE British are extending their
gains In this area and pushing north
ward toward Jerusalem. which OBJ
jective is now less than 40 miles
distant"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-05
SPOT CHOSEN FOR
CROSSING FORTY
MILES FROM THE
MOUTH OF RIVER
Invaders Have Already Be-
gun to Debouch Against
Italian Positions
81
CADORNA HAS NOT
ABANDONED LINE
May Have Intended To
Fight Only Delaying Ac-
lions In This Region
.-Et-.
OTHER LINES OF
DEFENSE AVAILABLE
American Troops Sustain
Their First Night
Trench Raid -
CAD0RNA HAS NOT
ABANDONED LINE
OTHER LINES OF
DEFENSE AVAILABLE

ASSOCIATED Press War Summary
ltaly's situation appears increas-
ingly grave today with the an
nouncement from Rome that the
Tagiamento river, west OF which
General Cadorna had established his
new line had been crossed by the
Austro German invaders.
The crossing Of the river apparent
ly has not yet been in sufficient force
Tagliamento line, but the Teutonic
commander undoubtedly will mako
the most or the opening he has fore
ed, to debouch against the Italian
positions north and south OF the
point where he has gained a footing
on the west bank OF the stream.
That this process Is already under
way is indicated by the fact that
Rome tells OF increasing Austro-
German pressure against the Italian
left wing, where the crossing was
effected.
Spot Chosen for CROSSING.
The spot selected by the enemy
for the. successful attempt-neaF
PinZano. about forty miles from the
mouth OF the river and about seven
teen miles northwest OF Udine-was
at a point where the marshy ground
0aANghhNSAEn AAAbAAeE 10 tie SOUTH De-
gins to disappear, the banks rising
preceptibly and the river mar
rowing down.
IL General Cadorna decides 20 aban-
don the TagIiamento line, at which IL
Is by no means certain that he In
tended TO fight more than a delaying
action, his next natural stand for the
defense OF Venice will be at the
Levinza, ten 70 fifteen miles furth-
err west, or finally at the Pave, some
ten miles further in that direction.
Meanwhile, as the opposing armies
are struggling for the temporary
mastery OF the field, the entente
leaders, including the British and
French premiers and military advis-
ers are in council, in Rome to deal
with the situation, which admittedly
is recognized as grave, coupled as the
powerful attack from the east is
with the threat of a hankinE move
ment by the Austro- German forces
southwark I'm the Trentino, 10 the west
Of the present battlefront.
May Renew Assault.
Signs OF a probable impending re-
newal of the offensive by Field Mar
shal Haig in Belgium may be seen in
the German statement on the west
eTn front operations. This reports
the opening last night OF a heavy,
destructive bombardment along the
User lowlands and from Houtholst
wood TO the Ypres- Confines canal
This means, apparently, that Haig's
guns have opened up forcefulIy along
virtually the entire front from the
North sea to the French border.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-05
WAGE SCALE NOT
SATISFACTORY
Advances Of 10 To 81 Per
Cent Not Enough For
Ship Builders
IRv Associated Press.l

San Francisco, Cal, Nov. 5.-The
new wage scale for shipyards in the
San Francisco, Columbia river and
Puget sound districts. announced by
the United States slliphuilding labor
adjustment board last night, threat
ems to produce another labor crisis.
Although the new wages represent
advances of from 10 to 81 per cent
over the old scale, the leaders Of the
employees claim these do not meet the
advance in the cost of living.
The decision followed strikes in
the coast yard at which temporary
agreements were effected between
owners and workers pending an adj
justment by the board, which was
intended to hold during the period Of
the war. &c..