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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-23

with less moisture than is required
for bacteria, and some flourish in the
light. They are frequently found in
bread, on meat, on leather anG on
sugary liquids.
Mildew is a form of mold found
on moist clothes that have not been
exposed to fresh air. Mustiness is
an indication of mold. Ringworm is
due to this species of organism which
gets under the skin and causes in
fiammation.
A third kind of plant-organism is
often present in house dust. That
organism is yeast which is also a
single cell but which is reproduced
by little buds that swell out from the
parent cell and mayor may not break
off later.
The little yeast plant, although so
small and simple in structure, is en-
dowed with many of the powers of
trees and vegetables and other high
er plants. It requires food, has Ger
tain range of temperature in which
it grows best, and is injured or killed
by too high or too low temperature
or by too little moisture.
The work of the yeast plant in
bread is to change the sugar in the
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-23

sponge into two substances, alcohol
and gas called carbon 'diOxid. The
millions of little bubbles in the
sponge cannot break through the
sticky gluten .of the flour so they
raise the whole mass. When the
bread is baked the gas. is dissipated,
the gluten walls of these bubbles are
hardened, and little holes remain,
filed with air only. The alcohol is
driven off by the heat,
It is very difficult to keep weeds
out of the vegetable garden because
their seeds. are carried to the soil in
many ways. When the weeds have
sprouted or grown a>little, they may
be pulled up easily.
In the bread garden we want only
yeast to grow, but it is very difficult
to insure its growth alone since in
the bread garden neither the good
plants nor the bad weeds ever be-
come visible.
In no other way does household
bacteriology interest the housekeep-
er so much as when connected with
the baking Of her bread.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14

Under the direction of Harrisburg
Lodge No. ~. B. P. o. Elks. Harris
burg's Flag Day celebration tonight
promises to eclipse all former efforts
That the people of Harrisburg, espe-
cially those who work during the day.
may participate in the great tribute
to Old Glory, the big program. In
preparation for several weeks. will be
observed tonight, starting at 7.30.
Patriotic spirit was in evidence
throughout all Harrisburg to-day.
While flags have been floating on
many homes since war was declared
they were more numerous to-day. The
windows of the big stores were at
tractive
The celebration tonight is to be
strictly American. The Stars and
Stripes will be TIE only flag dis
played. Everybody is expected to
carry a flag. Elks will have SILK
flags.
Due to the fact that there has been
a hearty response to the invitation
from the Elks to local organizations
to be in line. the program has under
gone some slight changes. The con-
CONTINUED on Page 131
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
LOAN
SWINGS INTO
LAST STRETCH
Bells and Whistles Announce
Last Twenty-Four Hours
of Campaign

The voice of the Liberty Bell at
noon to-day once more proclaimed
freedom throughout the land. In an
alcove within hands reach of the
famous chamber where the Declara-
ton of independence was signed this
venerated relic was rolled from un-
der its glass case and rung as a signal
for the whole country to rise as one
man to the necessity of making the
loan success.
Telegraphic connection flashed
word to President Wilson that the
bell had spoken. Instantly the Pres
ident touched the spring that set the
wires in every nook of the country
awhirr with the news, and wherever
the flag flies bells in churches, public
buildings and schools broke forth in
wild clamor for the loan.
In Harrisburg, on the receipt of
CONTINUED on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
DISCUSS CLOSER
ORGANIZATION
OF RED CROSS
Speakers Address Delegates
From All Parts of State
on the Work

Almost five hundred delegates and
representatives of the various Red
Cross chapters of the state of Penn
sylvania gathered this morning in
the Board of Trade hall for the first
get-together meeting.
Pennsylvania is one of the states
OF the Atlantic division and is Iauded
as the best organized in the country.
Men of national Importance in the
Red Cross work addressed the con-
ference, describing methods that
nave won in other cities and states
since the inception of the Red Cross
campaign in the country.
vance G. Mccormick made the adj
dress OF welcome and in a few words
outlined the local and national sit
uatton. Mr.. Mccormick reminded
his audience they were not to look
lightly upon the present war nor
upon organization as a fad to be fol-
lowed for few months of emergency
and then dropped. Rather, he ad-
Vised everything possible be done to
make up for the loss of time since
the beginning of the war. He men
toned the small and poorly organ
lied national branch a few years ago
and the gigantic strides it has taken
III emergencies. Mr.. Mccormick
spoke of the possibility of need for
active work for possibly one, two or
Continued on Page ny 4
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14

cost of materials and The other Incl
dental things which affect building
and other operations.
Stagnation Would Follow
If business activities should cease.
then would follow stagnation IN all
directions, and instead of men and
women being employed there would
be idleness and resultant suffering.
So it is that men of ability who are
able to look into the future are ad-
vising and urging the people gen.
orally to push right on without re-
gard to the war. The tremendous
streams of money which will flow
throughout the channels of industry
and business in the financing of the
war are bound to make prosperous
all parts of the country.
Curtailment of building operations
owing to what are regarded now as
high prices is deplored inasmuch as
such a course is certain to result in
disappointment hereafter 1t is be-
lieved that present prices will be
maintained for years and it is a ques-
ton in the judgment of many lead
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
Japan Sending War
Mission With Broad
Powers to United States
By Associatcd Press

Washington, d. c., June 14.-Ja-
pan will send mission to the United
States. The mission Will have broad
powers, especially in diplomatic con-
sultation, and is expected to leave
Japan during the first part of July.
The mission is regarded as offer
ing an unparalleled opportunity for
a closer understanding between the
United States and Japan through a
full discussion of the many complex
questions of the unsettled Far East.
The change through the eradication
of German influence and the neces-
sary curtailing of British. French
and Russian power, creating a new
community of interest between the
United States, Japan and China, will
be gone into fAlly.
Viscount Kikuiiro Ishii will head
the Japanese mission. Vice Admiral
Takeshita, who is we'll known in the
United States. heads the naval sec
ton of the mission. The army sec
ton is headed by Major General
Sugano. A number of officers of
lesser rank and attaches will accom-
pany the mission.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
PetrOgrad Welcomes
Root and Members of
American War Mission
BY Assoei1ted Press

Petrograd., June IA large dele
cation of Russians and Americans.
including several ministers. the chief
of the local military staff and the
entire personnel of the American
embassy and consular establish
ments, greeted the Root commission
on its arrival here yesterday after
noon. A guard of troops stood at
attention as the special rolled into
the station.
United States Ambassador Francis
presented Foreign Minister Teresch-
tenko to the chief members of the
commission. after which the minister
introduced his colleagues. The com
mission was escorted to the winter
palace of the former emperor, where
the principals were lodged.
The commission will be formally
presented to the provisional govern
ment on Friday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14

Victor Lecoq, Sd. who is in charge
OF Harrisburg's intensive Red Cross
campaign, by which next week
$4,000 will be raised for the ma
tional organization, this morning re-
ceived a caller with an idea-and
a check. The called was a man
from the night shift at the Pine
Bending plant. He gave Mr.. Lecoo
check for 81.
THAT 81" he said. represents
the dividend 1 will receive the first
year from the $500 worth of Liberty
Loan bonds I bought last week. I
invested 5000 in Liberty; and now I
am investing the first years inter
est in first aid to Liberty"
Harrisburg bought $4,000. 600
worth OF Liberty Loan bonds. The
continued on Page 131
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14

After wiping out the Messines-
Wytschaete salient in the crushing
attack last week, General Plumer
continued attacking the Germans
from time to time east of Messines
and gained additional ground there.
Further south the British also have
eXerted pressure upon General Won
Arnim's lines.
Having lost the last of the COM
manding artillery and observation
positions in this region when the
Messines ridge fell into British
hands. the Germans are finding the
pressure at some points beyond their
ability to meet. One of the first re-
suits has been the abandonment of
important sections of their first line
between the river Lys and St. Yves.
General Haig announces that the
British are following the Germans
closely and are moving forward east
of Bloegsteert wood and in the
neighborhood of Gaspard village.
Quiet on French Front
On the French front conditions re-
main comparatively quiet. Last night
bAit oSA AAAoAASt dANSA
attacked French posts in the Aisne
region and northwest of Verdun. The
French easily repulsed these assaults.
In Greece the entente is making
good its grip unon the situation
shown in the abdication of King Con-
stantine and the accession of Alex
ander, by landing troops to occupy
various strategic positions. French
cavalry. doubtless for the purpose of
protecting the ripening crops in
ThesSaly, already has penetrated far
inland and occupied Larisha. To-
day the landing of other entente
forces on the coast near Athens is
reported. Preservation of order IN
the capital and control of the situa-
tion near the seat of government
seem the objects in view of this
move.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14

ers in the industrial world whether
there Will be any change downward
Tor q long time. Recently a writer,
discussing the conditions. said:
Prosperous Condition
We are in the most prosperous
condition we have ever been. We
nave entered into a struggle for de-
tense which will bring into circu-
lauon billions of dollars which 9TH
erwise would not have been expend-
ed. We will also eliminate from our
la boring classes anywhere from
100000 to 100000 of its most use
full workers, thus automatically caus-
ing the two economic factors which
determine the fluctuation in prices
to grow further apart in that direc-
ton. which will obviously cause
prices to rise. namely. the demand
(biilions of dollars of new expendi-
tures) is increasing, the supply Ca
large proportion of the available la
bor) is decreasing.
We are constantly reading the
Continued on Page A.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
China-U. S. Relations
Brought Sharply to
Surface by Note

Toxic, June -. = Delayed in
Transmission). The question of
China, as it exists between the
United States and Japan, has been
brought sharply to the surface by
the note of the American govern
ment to China expressing regret over
the dissension in that country and
the desire that tranquility and poll
tical coordination be established.
Regarding the future of China as
interviewer intimately with her own,
Japan has long observed funda-
mental policy, the goal of which is
to procure recognition by the power
of a special and paramount position
for Japan in China.
The impression prevails in Toxic
that Great Britain and France since
the outbreak of the war have tacitly
extended a measure of recognition
of special privileges to Japan, and
the present issue appears to involve
the question whether the United
States will abandon the prerogative
of independent action in China and
henceforth consult Japan.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
Smith Prohibition
Amendment Measure
Passes Second Reading

The Smith resolution promising
the prohibition amendment to the
constitution was among measures
passed on second reading at a short
session of the House of Representa-
tives to-day. There was no discus
sion on any of the bills to-day. The
House was late in getting started
because oiils were not on file and
only nrst and second reading meas
ures were considered. About twenty
second reading bills were advanced
and the first reading calendar
cleared.
After half an hours session ad-
journment was taken until Monday
night, the plan for three sessions
to-day and for one session tomorrow
having been abandoned. There was
small attendance of members.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
ENTERING MOST PROSPEROUS
ERA IN HISTORY OF NATION
LII the big industrial and busi-
fnss lnnln,... a H. L.c.... 4.... Z. -.

A LII the big industrial and busi-
~ ness leaders of the country are
unanimously of the opinion
that instead of hesitating the usual
activities of the United States will so
ahead in every direction as soon as
the short temporary halt caused by
our entrance into war shall have
ended. Close observers of the trend
OF events are of the opinion that we
are upon the brink of the most pros
porous period in this history of the
country and that nothing in the sit
uation justifies a letting down of the
energies of business or the postpone
ment OF any project.
Perhaps the most conspicuous il
lustration of this attitute is the de-
clsion of the directors of the Penn
Harris Hotel Company to proceed
without delay with the construction
of the million-dolla hotel at Third
and Walnut streets. More and more
as the conditions are considered il is
realized that the future cannot be
judged by the past and especially
with respect to the wage scales, the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
Big Wardrobe of Much
Talked About Princess
Is Sold at Auction
By Associated Press

Munich, via London, June IA
The public auction of the wardrobe
of Princess Louise of Belgium
daughter of the late King Ieopold
netted $4,000 marks. The sale was
staged in a theater and extended over
several days. A bewildering array
of gowns, lingerie, parasols and milli-
merry, the contents of seventy-two
trunks were sold.
Princess Louise is the eldest
daughter of King Leopold and the
divorced wife of Philip of SAKE Co
burg and Gotha. Her love affairs
extravagances and family uuarrels
have kept her constantly in the lime
light.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
Arms and Legs BIown
Off Babies by Bombs
Thrown on London School
BY associated Press

London, June 1.-THE bombing of
the schoolhouse by German air
planes yesterday furnished one of the
most pitiable scenes in the whole
raid. The bomb struck the root
squarely, cutting clean through and
passing through two classrooms, one
above the other, killing some chill
dren but sparlng the majority. 1t
finally exploded with terrific force
in room on the ground floor. where
there were sixty-four little children
from five to seven years old, ten of
whom were killed outright, and all
the others more or less injured. The
casualty list is estimated at ninety
seven killed and 437 wounded.
The room was thirty-six feet by
twenty-four feet, and the force of
the explosion in such a confined area
was naturally terrific. a basin-shap-
ed hole several feet deep was made
in the floor. Most of the ceiling was
brought down and the furniture
shattered into splinters. Some of the
babies had arms and legs torn off,
others were shockingly lacerated,
some stunned and others buried in
the wreckage.
Covered With Blood
The room was filled with the
screams and means of the tiny suf-
ferers, many of whom were crying
distractedly for their mothers. Help
ers who rushed in from the outside
found four women teachers, wonder
fully self-possessed, although cover
ed with blood, giving what help was
possible to their little charges and
trying to calm those who were only
slightly hurt. Many of the children
were lying limp and helpless across
the shattered desks, bleeding from
terrible wounds. Others were writh-
ing in pain and some bodies were
unrecognizable.
The helpers removed the victims
as speedily as possible and, in the
absence of ambulances, took the
worst cases in tradesmen's carts TO
a hospital half a mile away. Some
of the worst injured died later. In
the meantime crowd of women be-
sieged the shattered building search
ing excitedly for their children and
creating distressing scenes Some
were almost insane from grief.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
Youth Badly Hurt in
Fall Through SkyIight

Ernest Glaser, 10, who lives at
2019 Wallace street, was seriously
injured at noon to-day when the
skylight at 412 Market street broke,
throwing him to the second floor.
His jaw was broken and most of his
teeth knocked out. He was picked
up unconscious and taken to the
Harrisburg Hospital.
He is employed by the keystone
Printery and was climbing up to the
exterior of the third floor when he
slipped and fell. In striking the
skylight he was badly cut about the
face and body.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
PARIS WILDLY
ENTHUSIASTIC
OVER PERSHING
Thousands on Thousands
Roar Mighty Cheers of We'll
come to Americans

Paris, Wednesday. June 1S.-Paris
opened its arms to General Pershing
and his staff this afternoon and well
coined them with an outburst of
spontaneous enthusiasm such as only
Paris is capable of. No conquering
hero returning home could have hop
ed for or received such a tremendous
reception as greeted the American
commander as his automobile sped
through hundreds of thousands of
cheering people.
The first day spent in Paris by
Major General Pershing was a con-
tinuous succession of enthusiastic
popular demonstrations, given wher-
ever the American commander made
an appearance. Great throngs filled
the Place De La Concorde early in
the day, hoping to catch a glimpse of
the American. Hundreds of French
soldiers, on leave from the front,
mingled in the throngs and gave
hearty greetings TO the troopers of
Continued on Papp 121
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
Angry Bees Nearly
Disrupt P.R.R. Schedule

One busy bunch of bees came near
putting the Pennsylvania Railroad
schedule out of business this morning.
When they swarmed from four hives
which were being shipped to a west
ern city there was a general stampede.
1t is thought the smoke from an en-
gine drove them from the hive They
were mad all over, judging by the
way they went after some of the en-
ployes and trainmen. Afterwards
they swarmed on a pile of express
goods.
One of the employees. an old-time
beekeeper, seized the top of an empty
milk can, beat on it with a hammer
and soon the bees were back in the
hives.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
ARREST NINE sLACKERs
By Associated Press

Philadelphia. June 14.-Nine young
men of conscript age who were un-
able to show registration certificates
were arrested here to-day and turned
over, to the federal authorities for a
hearing. A majority of the prison.
ers claimed they had enrolled on
June 5. but had either lost or mis-
laid their certificates. Others claimed
they were not of the prescribed ages.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
Constantine's Abdication
Proclamation Posted
BY Associated Press

Athens, June IL, via London. June
II (delayed). The proclamation of
former King Constantine, announc-
ing his abdication. was posted
throughout the streets to-day. 1t
says:
''Obeying the necessity of fulfill
ing my duty toward Greece, I am
departing from my beloved country
with the heir to the throne and am
leaving my son Alexander my crown.
I big you to accept my decision with
calm, as the slightest incident may
lead to a great catastrophe"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
KAISER DIsPLEASED
By Associated Prcss

The Hague, Netherlands, June IA.
A Cologne dispatch says that the
news of King Constantine's abdica-
ton created a painful impression at
German headquarters. The emperor
expressed great chagrin and sent his
brother-in-law and Queen Sophia a
N essage of sympathy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
is DIE IN SHELL FACTORY

Paris, June IA. - Eighteen dead
and sixty injured persons have been
taken from the ruins of the muni-
tions factory which collapsed yester-
day. The accident was caused by
the breaking of a beam supporting
the floor of the building in which 500
persons were at work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
TURNS INTEREST
FROM LOAN OVER
TO RED Cross
Munitions Worker Gives Up
First Years Returns; Get
L. S. Steel Check
United States Steel Helps

At Red Cross headquarters in
the Board of Trade building this
morning was received the first of
many United States Steel divi-
dends checks which are expect
ed to help boost Harrisburg's
Red Cross contribution.
United States Steel has de-
clared a special 1 per cent. divi-
dend, and in mailing checks to
stockholders (of whom there
are a great many in this citv).
II suggests that they contribute
the special dividend to the Red
Cross fund.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
FIFTY DIE IN EXPLOSION

London, June 14.-Fifty persons
were killed and many persons were
injured by an explosion at Ashton
Under-Tyne. Andrew Bonar Law.
chancellor of the exchequer, an
nounced in the House of Commons to-
day. -Under-Tyne is a manu-
featuring town near Manchester.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
RETURN sAFELY

Berlin, June IA, via London.-."A
fleet of our large airplanes," saws
to-day's German official statement
yesterday bombed the port of Lon
don. All our airplanes returned un-
harmad-"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
ZEPPELIN BROUGHT DOWN

London, June 14Zeppelin L-4s has
been destroyed over the North Sea by
naval forces, Chancellor Bonar Law
announced to-day in the House of
Commons. The admiralty reports that
no survivors of the Zeppelin were
seen.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
GERMAN ARMY
AGAIN FORCED
TO FALL BACK
Line in Belgium Crumbling; British Troops Follow Closely
on Heels of Kaiser's Retreatng Forces and Take I'm
portant Positions Between the Lys River and St.
Yves; Haig's Men Make Considerable Progress East
of Ploegstreet Wood

The German line in Belgium is crumblng under the British
offensive there Evidence OF this appears to-day the
by London German front approximately
two miles in the area southwest OF Warneton
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-14
FLAG DAY IS
OBSERVED WITH
INTENSE FEELING
Whole City Unites in Splen-
did Tribute to Old Glory;
Exercises This Evening
Concert Program
At Reservoir Park
MUNICIPAL BAND
900 to 1000 p. NJ.

o'OO W iO'oU H. VI.
Fred Blumenstine, Director.
March-"Stars and Stripes For
ever .......... John p. SouSa
Selection-Memories of the War,
l.. F. Laurendeau
Patrol-"l'm on My Way to
Dublin Bay Stanley Murray
(By request.)
Solo-"Romance". C. V. Bennett
Julius Cohen, trombone.
Selection--"Songs From the
Old Folks" ......M. L. Lake
Selection-"So Long, Lefty"
Earl Carroll