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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
Girl Knocked Down and
Dragged by Automobile
in Serious Condition

Miss Bessie Jackson, 647 BOYD
Street, an employe of Wilson's Con-
fectionery Store, Third street, who was
struck Tuesday night by an automo-
pile at Reilly and Sixth street, is still
In a serious condition.
Miss jackson was severely cut and
bruised about the body, several ribs
broken and the skin stripped from
parts of her body when she was
dragged along the concrete street. The
owner of the machine is unknown to
the police.
In crash at Third and Boas
streets last night between a taxi and
a touring car one driver, Harvey Fort
ney, of Whitehill was cut about the
body. Both cars are wrecks. j. Coul-
ter, driver of the taxicab was unin-
Jured. According to the story told the
police one car was coming down Third
street and another going up. Neither
one turned out but ploughed together
head on.
An automobile badly wrecked was
discovered this morning at Division
and Second streets. 1t had been hit
by a street car The owner had not re-
turned for the machine and he is un-
known to the police.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
Swaps Stones For Potatoes,
But Read the Story

Potatoes are much too high to
buy stones instead" said Mrs. G. w.
Carpenter, 1873 Melrose street, when
she returned three perfectly good
stones to a farmer at market and de-
manded potatoes IN return.
Mrs. Carpenter purchased a half
peck of potatoes last Saturday. She
noticed that they were a trife heavy
for SO small an amount. When the
potatoes were poured into a tin pan
she noticed hard metallic sound. In
vestigation proved three of them not
"spuds" but ''sinkers."
Mrs. Carpenter said she was ac-
customed to getting stones for pota-
toes but never in such a big ratio. She
returned the stones to the farmer and
was given three potatoes. However,
she decided that If Mr.. Farmer wanted
to sell stones he should at least he
given the trouble of prying them from
the frozen ground The stones were
retained and one of them brought TO
the HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH, to
be preserved as she said "a relic of
high prices and crooked methods"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
Cavalry in Action For
First Time Since 1914
BY lfssoeiatef Press

Berlin, Tuesday, March 20 (by wire
less to the Associated Press via Say
Vile, March 22).-German cavalry is
now in touch with the French and
British mounted troops which have
been in action for several days in the
territory evacuated by the Germans,
so that for the first time since the
fall of 1914 cavalry on both sides is
being employed on the western front.
This is regarded here as an indication
that great events are taking place and
that a great battle is in prospect,
trench warfare being over for the time
on this part of the front.
The French and British attempted
to use cavalry on the Somme last year,
as well as at the time of the Cham
payne offensive, but the employment
of these forces in the face of en-
trenched troops with machine guns re-
suited in very heavy losses. The pres
ent situation is a different one because
neither side is now protected by
trenches
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
GERMANS REACH
Won HINDENBURG
LINE OF DEFENSE
British Join French in Pressing
Close to Teuton's
Heels
by Associatci PrcSS

Paris, March 22.-The German re-
treat to the Arras-St. Quentin-La Fere
line is now practically complete, since
the French are now within artillery
range of St. Quentin and La Fere. The
movement has been carried out by
echelons, according to approved prin-
ciples, one section holding firm while
the next fell back. The allied op-
erations are now concerned with driv-
ing in the last of these sections which
are still resisting. They arc situated.
respectively, south of Arras, southeast
and east of Peronne. east of Ham and
the valley of the Ailette and north of
Scissors
Just in the middle of the line. east
OF Peronne ana between the plain of
CSni 20 ii orai TO the north and the plain
OF the Somme to the south, is one of
the few positions of defensive value
running to the east of Roisel and Yer
mand. The Germans showed signs of
intending to cling to this salient, but
IL Is now, too, gone, the British being
close to both Roisel and Vermand. An
otner strong section which is still
holdlng out occupies a formidable de-
tenslVe position formed by the forest
of Coucy. but, from the signs of de-
struction in the rear of the defenders.
apparently resistance is only being
made to secure the retreat to the prin-
cipal line at st. Gobain.
Germans Loot Banks
AS the result of Wednesdays on
erations the British line is now level
with the French which runs along
the Crozat canal from st. Simon to
Tergnier. At the latter point the
French positions are less than two
and half miles from La Fere. Part
of the road from Ourscamp to Noyon.
which was paved with granite, has
been unpaved by the Germans, but in
less than a day the French engineer
corps had repaired the road rebuilt
bridges and put the railroad in work.
ing order as far as Ourscamp.
The military commissariat has sent
200 bullocks to Noyon and distributed
10000 bread rations. Before leaving
the Germans made a clean sweep Of
the Noyon banks, sending to Germany
securities valued at 100000 francs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22

The German retirement is pivoting
from their positions east of Arras and
in this pivotal region General Haig
reports steady progress but no locali-
ties are mentioned which might give a
clue to the relative Importance OF the
advance.
Apparently the spasmodic fighting in
the Champa gne and Nerdun sections
has ceased, for the time being at least,
but important news comes from an
other and far distant field of the world
war. The Russians, driving forward
from Persia, have crossed the Mesopo-
tamian border at one point while 4
second army is continuing its advance
from Kermanshah in support of the
British advance from Bagdad. This
means that the retreating Turks are
being menaced from three sides, and
according TO allied military observers.
TCnn4innpI ON mi
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22

Unless Germany is prepared to COM
pletely change her position, it was de-
clared to-day, offers of mediation and
discussion are useless. Germany, it
was recalled. never accepted former
Secretary Bryan's proposal to sign one
of his peace investigation" treaties.
which would have bound the United
States to inaction for year. while a
commission investigated the situation.
Meanwhile every preparation for an
eventuality is being carried forward
by the army and navy, and the Presi-
dent is aawiting the ASSEMBLING of
Congress.
Unless there is some great change in
the situation before April 2, it is eX-
pected he will detail. in his address.
how Germany has in fact been making
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
STATE
BEING GPLACFD
ON WAR BASIS

Preparedness plans moved forward
in the State capital to-day when legis-
lation to provide for quarters for or
ganizations of the National Guard and
to save positions of men connected
with State, county or city govern
ments who might enter the service
of the country was presented in the
Legislature; an inventory of all milf
tary stores to ascertain just what the
National Guard requires to fit it for
active service was started and Gov
ernor Brumbaugh called upon the
men appointed to the Statewide COM
mittee on safety and defense to organ
ize as speedily as possible and begin
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
TeutOn Retreat Releases
Homes of Many Frenchmen
BY Associated Prcss

Paris. March 22.-The total amount
of French territory liberated from the
German invaders by the Somme offen-
sive up to March 21 is $50 square
miles. situated in the four depart.
ments of Pas-de-Calais. Disc. Aisne
and Somme. II includes $50 towns
and villages. the homes of 1895
Frenchmen. The Germans are still in
possession of 7.126 square miles of
France.
DR.. Henri de Rothschild has given
100000 francs for the relief of the
inhabitants in the liberated sections of
Picardy
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
MOTHER AND son
ARESEP PARATED ON
WAY TOFUNERAL
Boy Mysteriously Disappears
From Train; Parent
Left PennileSS

Half a hundred policemen of the
Pennsylvania railroad are to-day
searching for John Sposilone He dis
appeared from train at Johnstown
last night. In the meantime funeral
scheduled for to-day at Passaie, N. J.,
had to be postponed because of Johns
mysterious disappearance. There is
also q brokenhearted mother, Sebronae
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22

by TTAaVtFHFEu FE9S
London, March 22.-Dr. Franz Meh-
ring has been elected to the seat of
DR.. Karl Liebknecht in the lower
house of the Prussian Diet, according
to a Berlin dispatch to Reuters by
way of Amsterdam. DIR. Mehring is
a members of the Socialist minority
which is opposed to the war. Ac-
cording to the dispatch he was op-
posed in the election by a number of
the Socialist majority, but received
S41 votes out of total of 427.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
CANAL BoATMEN STRIKE

Hagerstown. Md. March 22.-About
a hundred boatmen on the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal between Cumberland
Md. ano Washington. have abandoned
their boats and gone out on a strike
at the time set for the reopening OF the
waterway. They demand a fifty-cent
rate per ton for hauling Goa
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22

Washington March 22-Oers of mediation prevent
between the United States Germany expected among
the next developments.
Administration officials heard to-day that European neutral
was contemplating such plan and they frankly regarded
another effort backed Germany divide
and embarrass the President.
1t declared auhortativey to-day that proposals
discussion
abandons the campaign of ruthlessness.
All administration officials ronl the President
position that the United States has, does now
with Germany but being forced protect
rights of its citizens against unlawful aggression
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
In EVENT OF WAR
EIGHTH REGIMENT
NEEDS MORE MEN
Local Companies Will Accept
Fifty Recruits at Once; In
spection Under Way

According to an announcement by
Colonel Maurice E. Finney, COM
mander of the Eighth Regiment, Ma
tional Guard of Pennsylvania, with
headquarters in this city. fifty more
recruits are needed by the local COM
panies at present under general con-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22

war against the United States by the
ruthless operation of her U-boats, and
leave it to Congress to declare state
of war existing and vote money and
men to protect the interests of the
United States.
Rush War Plans
Meanwhile believing that Germany,
by the hostile acts of her submarine
actually is making war on the United
States and determined that it shall be
so recognized, government officials are
bending all their energies to meet that
condition by putting the nations arm
ed forces and resources in readiness
for any eventuality.
President Wilson is believed to be
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GROCERs HOLD MEETrNc

meeting of the Retail Grocers' Blu
reau of the Chamber of Commerce was
held yesterday afternoon. Various
questions of interest to the bureau only
were discussed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22

the work for WHICH they were ap-
pointed.
Many kilograms accepting places on
the Governors committee were re-
ceived at the Capitol during the day
and the cooperation of the State gov
ernmental departments was formally
rendered, while the Governor suggest
ed that the new committee get into
prompt communication with the ma
tional defense organizations.
While this is going on the COM
mandcrs of the National Guard units
will take steps to locate all men who
served in their organizations on bor-
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
FRENCH JOYOUS
AT RELEASE FROM
GERMAN BONDAGE
Others Show Spirit Broken at
Hardship Suffered Be-
hind Lines

War Correspondents Headquarters
with the British Armies in France.
March 21.-(From staff Correspond
ent of the Associated Press)-"We.
would have starved if it had not been
for the American Relief Commission"
declared French woman in the city
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinItyi Fair
days lowest temperature Tonight
about SO degrees.
For Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair,
warmer Tonight and Friday;
gentle to moderate shifting
winds.
The North Branch will rise slight
ly. Other streams of the system
will fall slowly or remain nearIy
stationary. A stage of about 5S
feet IL Indicated for Harrisburg
Friday morning.
General Conditions
The moderate disturbance that was
central over the Ohio Valley,
Wednesday morning, has moved
of the Virginia coast. 1t caused
light rains In the last twenty-fOur
hours generally south and east of
the Ohio river, including Penn
sylvania. The disturbance from
the Far Northwest has been d.
vided by an area of high pres
sure from the Pacific ocean, one
center being located over West
ern Kansas and the other over
Alberta.
Temperatures 8 n. M, 30 degrees
above zero.
Suni Rises. 6.O3 n. m.
Moon; New moon, March ~.
River Stage; go feet above low
water murk.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature. II.
Lowest temperature. 81.
Mean temperature, 3S.
Normal temperature, 40
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
GERMANY MAY
ASK AMERICA
TO ARBITRATE

Neutral Nation Plans to Submit Offer From Berlin That War
Be Averted United States Will Not Consider Offer
AS Long AS U-Boats Carry on Ruthless Warfare;
Hurry Plans to Get COuntry's Armed Forces on Wa
Footing
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22
BLoW IN NEw IS FuRNAcE

steetton No p blast furnace the second Of FIVE lag.
iron producers being installed the Bethlehem Steel
Company Plant steetor, blown in this afternoon.
the furnace has q capacity Of 500 tons,
THREE HURT BY RUNAWAY ENGINE
Hauisburg,-Three members of freight crew vvrl
injured to-day the Penusy yards when runaway engine
crashed into cabin car, The injured are Harry slvvr
conductor, a. NJ Fleek and O. G Nearhood. traiuu,en.
DR. J. D. ZIMMERMAN DIES
Lebanon. March zz-Dr Joseph D. Zimmerman, y4i
Cumberland Street aged 73 died his home here this
morning from illness Of pneumonia Funeral services
w be held Sunday morning $50 o'clock Burial viii be
made at Union Deposit The Masonic lodge viii have
charge OF the services Dr. Zimmerman was one Of the most
prominent physicians in this seetOn of the state.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22

WILL WORRY PRESIDENT CONSTANTLY
New York. March 2z.-Dayid Starr Jordan in behalf
Emergency Peace Federation will send telegram Presi
dent Wilson daily and nightly asking him prevent war.
U-BoATs REDUCE FOOD EXPORTS
Washington, March 77,Food exports from th- uaits1
States February reduced about thira by Ger
nanys submarine campaign Shipments iel from $Ios..
100000 in January to 557ooO0oo in February.
DANGER POINT NOT PASSED IN RUSSIA
London, March zz,-Andrev Bonar Law. Speaker z
tine House Of Commons, moved resolution of greeting to
the Russian Duma He added that st TOO to say
that sl danger is over in Russia.
U. S. ALARMED OVER CoNsULs
Washington March 2z.--Alarm over the fate of four
American consuls ordered from Germany to Turkey on
the Of relations and last reported munieh
has caused the State Department inquire them
again through the Spanish Ambassador
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-22

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ELECT ANm-WAR MAN

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
Heavy Rainfall

Col S. D. Soule, superintendent Of the
Gardiner Water District stated Tuesday
that. although the water in the river and
stream are unusually high, that always
between the 5th and 2Dth Of the month
heavy rains are to be expected with a con-
sequent rise of the water in the river
and streams. This year, however, 1t has
been unusually heavy, and the storm
which began last Thursday has given
over 3.34 inches and of this amount 2e3
inches has fallen in the last three days
Another unusual situation was found this
year which seldom before existed. The
entire watershed and the storage capaci-
ty of the lakes was full of water when
the present rain commenced and as a con-
sequence the fall of water found it's way
to the streams almost at once. The Cob
bossee stream was raging torrent Tues
day and overf1owed its banks all along
the line. The rise in the Kennebec was
also great and when the Islander came
down in the morning she was unable to
make the landing at Gray's wharf and
had to go TO the Eastern Steamship Cos.
wharf, which is higher. Col. Soule stated
that Tuesday morning there were 2557
cubic feet of water going over dam No. 8
One result of the rain is to be seen at
the r. p. Hazard estate on Winter
street, where a large bank was recently
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

under l. years purchasing tickets for
the ma tiree, and then 100 more to the
first 100 children attending the night
show. These phones will he given to
the children only. The telephones arc
given away al a big expense to adver-
tise the great seriel. "A Voice on the
Wire other novelties will he given
away later a this theatre. Joseph Mon
ahan, the juvenile Charlie Chaplin. will
soon be seen at the Johnson Opera
house in connection with the regular
program and the grown-ups will like
this Chaplin as we'll as Charlie him
self. "Freckles'' is coming soon and
remember that Pauline Frederick will
he seen next week. Friday and Satur-
day Of this week will find II reels AT
this theatre with a special hooking ~
Nance ONeil in Greed" the third OF
the Seven Deadly Sins which We were
unable to show on the date il was
booked. This is considered the very
best of all the Sins. The Paramount
part of the bill is a thriller. Remem-
her George Beban today in Marcellni
Millions. Mr.. Beban is considered tho
big star today in character work and
the Lass Of the Lumberands" plays
second fiddle TO no serial NJ TODAY. Tho
comedy is filled with lauGhs.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
ADJUSTMENTS
THE STRAND

Mabel Talaferro in Metro Wonder
Play, "A Wife by Proxy" and Mil
dred Manning in the First Of the D.
Henry Stories, 1.-THE Third Insre
dent" at the Strand Today. 1.-THE
Meier Do Well" Friday and Saturday
In the new Metro Rolfe wonderplay,
"A Wife by Proxy" which will be
shown at the Strand theatre Wednes-
day and Thursday. Mabel Taliaferro,
the star, figures in a "quadransle' of
love and intrigue. The four characters
in the "quadrangle' are: A man with
out soul: an adventures, a young
man whose fortune and happiness are
the spoils sought for, and witty. clev-
er little immigrant girl, Jerry" who
battles with great odds and wins out
in the finish in a manner that is start
ling.
When o. Henry wrote THE Third
Ingredient" he built AN ideal comedy
drama plot, which is now seen in Pho
toplay form at the Strand theatre as
presented by General Film, the book
ing being for Wednesday and Thurs
day of each week.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

lecting five assistants, so that each team
shall consist of six men. Herbert NJ
Lawton has been elected treasurer and
F. A. Danforth auditor.
Gardiner has her part to do in the rails
ing of the enormous sum of one hundred
million dollars. The men on the soliciting
teams have volunteered their services for
the good of the cause and it is hoped
that all citizens of Gardiner will do their
part. DO not let the solicitors miss you.
They will try to see everyone, but it is
possible that a few will be missed. There
fore be ready and waiting and if the So
licitor does not call just take the tele-
phone and call the Community Club,
which is to be the Red Cross headuuar-
tiers during the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
PATRIOTIC SERVICE
CHRIST CHURCH

On Sunday morning. June IL spe-
cially prepared patriotic order Of ser
vice will he used for the 1890 SER
vice. Tho whole service will help 90
realization of the grave situation
confronting the American nation, M
Ncll - to awaken rs to the great
world problems which we are called
upon to help solve The need ~
closer approach to God was never moro
real in the history Of man. Ilan 10
make this servic" one of earnest in
terccssion on behalf of world peace
founded upon righteousness.
The Ladies' Aid of the Winter street
+. r. church will meet with Mrs FL
mer Pines. 20 Harrison avenue. on
THURSDAY at =. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
Red Cross Week

J. Walter Robinson, manager for Gar
diners campaign in the Red Cross week
drive. has announced the following list
Of men selected to act as captains for
the six soliciting teams: Ernest L. Good
speed. E. A. Wagner. $. u. Soule. A. J.
Burns. John E. Cunningham. f. Fl. Max
cy. Upon these men falls the duty of Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

Christ Church: Holy Communion
on Thursday morning at O'Clock. At
this service intercessions are offered
on behalf of the worlds peace. 1t is
well TO remind ourselves in these days
of intense activities that God is our
refuge and strength"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

Even the ladies are buying them. not
only personally but as organizations.
OF course we can mean nothing but
Liberty Bonds. The Star Club of this
city has purchased two $50 bonds and
presented them to Marion Chapter. o.
E. S. and the Chapter has also pur-
chased one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
LOCAL NOTICE

The pupils of Minona L. Harvey VIII
give a concert Friday, June %. in CITY
hall. Hallowell, for the beneht OF the
HaIlowell Red Cross Auxiliary.
Tickets, o5c on sale June 10. at
x,hi,e,s Drup store. iune13-15
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
LIBERTY LOAN
Total Subscriptions in This City
Will Be Announced Daily

Total subscriptions at the close of
business on Tuesday were $4,000. or
this amount the three banks of the
city have subscribed $4,000. The bal
ance $162,1 has been subscribed by
the people of this city. subscriptions
will close Friday noon. HAVE YOU
GOT YOURS?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
JOHNSON OPERA HOUSE TODAY
Another Bargain Day. Two Gold Votes
With Every Ticket. George Beban

Two Gold votes with every ticket to-
day helps to make it bargain day.
Only few remaining days of this con-
test and then the person presenting the
largest number of votes will receive
one Of the three prizes in gold, and
this means something when the high
cost Of living is considered. Saturday.
June 90, we will give away 200 minia-
ture telephones to the first 100 children
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

partly leveled and the ground below grad
ed and planted with shrubbery. This
was practically ruined, much Of the earth
being washed to a lower level and some
into the yard of the Winter street school,
the shrubbery along with it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

state Horticulturist Frank H. Dud-
lev was a visitor in the city Tuesday.
He came to Gardiner to inspect the
nursery stock purchased by RESIDENTS
in this city, recently purchased In Au-
gusta. He found considerably over
half the stock infected.