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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
KOENIG, RELATIVE
OF DEUTSCHLAND
CAPTAIN, ENLETS
Father of New Company D
Recruit Is Cousin of Ger
man U-boat Commander
is SWORN INTO SERVICE
Harrisburg Boys Leave For
Camp Hancock Monday
Night; Plans Complete

Company ID, just on the eve of de-
parture for Camp Hancock, at Au-
gusta, Ca, has particular cause for
elation. Last night a new recruit
was secured. The young man sue
cessfully passed the test and was
sworn in. His name is Koenig. and
thereby hangs the tale.
For several generations the Koenia
FAMILY has been prominent i'm army
ana navy eircles-but not in America
The family tree is located in Ger
many, and Paul Koenig was selected
10 command the Deutschland when
that now famous submarine sur
mounted all obstcales and brought
to this country a cargo valued at
millions.
The new recruit to Company d is
Fred koenig, Jr. His father, Fred
koenig, Sr, and Captain Koenig, of
the Deutschland. are sons of brothers
and are consequently nrst cousins.
Young Koenig was born at Enl
haut, Dauphin county, and is n
printer by trade. For some time he
has been employed in the State
Printery. Despite the fact that he
VIII in all likelihood have an oppor-
tunity to clash arms with some of
his cousins, he is an American
through and through and looks for
TCOntinup6 ON Doo, f01
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
Hostile Destroyer and
TwO Mine Sweepers Are
SheNed by the British
BY Associated Press

London, Aug. 1S.-The Admiralty
announces that a hostile DESTROYER
and two mine sweepers were DAM
aged severely by British naval forces
on Thursday. The British warships
were not damaged
The announcement follows:
Some of our light naval forces
scouting a German blight on August
16, sighted an enemy destroyed at
9.45 a. m. Fire was opened and tho
enemy destroyer was chased. She
was seen to be repeatedly hit and to
be on fire, but she escaped through
the mist over the mine field.
Enemy mine sweepers were sight
ed shortly after the sighting of the
destroyer and heavy fire was open
ed on them. At least two of the mine
sweepers were seen to be very Sc
verely damaged, but. similarly with
the destroyer. our ships were unable
to follow them. owing to the prox-
unity of the mine fields.
During the engagement our ves
sells were attacked by submarine
and after the action second SUD
marine attacked, in both cases with
out result. Our vessels suffered no
damage whatever"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
LEAK
Is PLUGGED BY
MANY ARRESTS
Lloyd Line Auditor Taken
Into Custody; From Home
Saw Sailings
OTHERS TO BE INTERNED
Three Chemists Are Taken
Into Custody by Secret
Service
BY Associated Press

New York, Aug. 1S.-The arrest Of
Heinrich S. Ficke, the auditor in this
city of the North German Lloyd
Steamship Company, as an alien
enemy was expected to be followed
to-day by the detention of numerous
other men, all of whom probably will
be interned until the end of the war.
Ficke was arrested last night by
United States Marshal Power, who
said to-day that through his arrest
and others to be made soon, the leak
to Germany will be stopped" The
marshal added that he was satisfied
with the facts in his possession and
that he had ample authority to act
under President Wilson'S proclama-
tion relating to dangerous aliens.
The Ficke home on Staten Island
is only a short distance from Fort
Wadsworth, one of the. main fortifi-
cations guarding the harbor ap-
proach to New York City. From the
house, it was said, all ships leaving
New York during the day can be
seen and a short journey to st.
George or Stapleton would make it
possible to obtain information on the
movements of all the ships during
the night.
The mystery surrounding the ar
rest here yesterday of three German
chemists had not been cleared to-day.
The men were still confined in II po-
lice station where it was said they
were being held on orders from the
Department of Justice. Two of the
men under arrest are DIR. John Hraba
and Robert Sterne. The police re-
fused to make known the identity of
third man who was arrested by Il
secret service agent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
PARADE MONDAY
AFTERNOON FOR
COMPANY D MEN
To Move at 4.30 O'clock; Will
Have Three Divisions;
Route Announced

The farewell demonstration for
Company D. Eight regiment, which
will leave Monday night for Camp
Hancock, Augusta, Ga. will be held
Monday afternoon. Final arrange
ments for this affair were made at
a meeting held last night of the gen.
eral committee in the City Grays
Veteran Association armory.
All organizations participating
will report at their respective des-
ignations at the ringing of the fire
bells in order to be in position to
move at 4.30 o'clock. An invitation
has been extended to all recently re-
turned commissioned officers from
the training camps as we'll as soldiers
of any rank in the city to partici-
pate. E. G. Humer will be the chief
Continued On Page ~
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
R. R. STRIKE
THREATENING
BRITISH ISLES
10000 Engineers and Firemen
Want Eight-hour Day Rec
ognized; Long Brewing
AFFECTS THE WOUNDED
Walkout Would Hinder Their
Transportation as Well as
Movement of Supplies
AFFECTS THE WOUNDED

London Aug. 1S.-There is con-
siderable danger of an immediate
strike involving about half the en-
gineers and firemen employed on
British railroads. The main point
at issue being the recognition of
the principle of an eight hour day
although the demand does not nee
essarily include making the principle
effective during the war. The men
concerned number about 40, 900 and
belong to the Associated Society of
Locomotive Engineers and Firemen.
This union is distinct from the much
large National Union of Railway
Men which is not involved.
The trouble has been brewing for
some time. The government re-
Gently stated in the House of Com
mons that the societies claims were
inadmissable but President Stanley,
of the Board of Trade, held two or
three conferences with the leade q,
in the hope of arranging the dis
pute although without success. At
u meeting of the executive commit
tee of the society held yesterday IL
was decided to strike because the
demands were not granted. Late in
the evening Secretary Bromley sub
mitted to his colleagues further sug-
gestions which were not disclosed.
The executive committee despite the
decision to strike agreed to submit
Mr.. Stanley's final communication
to a conference of delegates con-
voked for to-day.
The newspapers point to the ex-
treme gravity of a strike at the
present time which would cause
delay in the transportation of
wounded as we'll as reinforcements
of men and supplies to ports. ]. HI.
Thomas, M. P, of the National
Union, says the union has protested
strongly against the societys action
which he regards as a breach of
labor truce.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
Reject Appeal of
Famous Dutch Dancer
Condemned to Death

Paris, Aug. IA revision court
martial has rejected the appeal of
the Dutch dancer. Mata Hari, who
recently was condemned to death as
spy. She still has the right of an
appeal.
Nine. Mata Hari was born in the
Dutch East Indies and claimed to be
of Dutch nationality. Before her
marriage she was Marguerite Zell,
the daughter of a Dutch planter.
The girl is said to have begun her
dancing in Burma in a Buddhist tenn
pie. Later she is said to have fled
from her husband. an English baro-
net. and gone to Paris. where her
dancing won fame for her. After
ward she danced in all the European
capitals and won further renown.
The woman is said to be- between
the ages of 30 and 40, handsome,
with black hair and eyes and olive
Colored skin.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
Twelve Missionaries From
u. S. Rescued by Marines
BY Associated Press

Peking Thursday. Aug. 16. -
Twelve American missionaries and
dozen other foreigners. mostly women
and children, who were besjeged by
Chinese bandits at Tabul, a town
about 160 miles northwest of Peking.
have been rescued by officers of the
United States marine corps.
Captain Calvin B. Matthews am
Lieut.. Thomas M. Luby. of the marine
corps. who are attached to the Peking
legation, left Kalgan early this
month, accompanied by a detachment
of Chinese soldiers, to bring out the
besieged missionaries. Word was re-
ceived here to-day that the American
OFFICERS and the missionaries had ar
rived at Kalgan from Tabul.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
The Rev. R. F. Sterling to
Go to Indiana County

The Rev. r. f, Sterling. for the
last six years pastor of the Dauphin
Presbyterian Church, will preach his
farewell sermon tomorrow. Next
week he will leave to accept the pas
torate of a church in Indiana county.
The Rev, Mr. Sterling has wide
acquaintance here. where he has oc-
cupied the pulpits OF several Presby-
terlan churches on various occasions.
He was compelled to refuse an offer
to come to Market Square Church as
assistant pastor several years ago.
The Rev. Mr.. Sterling was active in
the affairs of the Carlisle Presbytery.
being secretary for some time. This
spring he attended the sessions of the
general assembly in Texas,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
MAKE
ANOTHER FUTILE
ATTACK ATHENS
Are Completely RepuIsed in
Sallies Against Positions
Northwest of City
BY Associated Press
BIG GUNS ARE ACTIVE
But Fail to Dent Allied Lines.
Light Sea Forces
Clash

Another effort was made early to
day by the Germans to recapture the
ground taken by the British in their
successful attack in the vicinity OF
Lens, giving them control of domi-
mating positions. The British war Of
flee reports that sharp fighting oc-
Cured northwest of Lens and that
once more the attack of the Germans
was repulsed completely.
The Germans continue to pound
the British positions heavily with
tnelr artillery. In the vicinity of
Ypres also the big German gurs
nave Kept up lively fire but no in
Iantry attacks are reported:
naval battle in German waters
between British and German light
sea forces is reported by the British
Admiralty. While the British were
scouting German bay on Thursday
they sighted a German DESTROYER,
winch was badly damaged. Two Ger
man mine sweepers also were dam
aged and two German submarine at
tacks were without result. No Brit
ish ships were damaged.
Another bombing raid was carried
out Thursday night by British naval
airplanes on the railway junction at
Thourout, in West Flanders, eleven
miles from Bruges. Fires were
caused and the British Admiralty an
nounces an ammunition dump is be-
lieved to have been hit. The British
aviators dropped many tons of
bombs on their objectives, returning
safely.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
ARCHBISHOP PRENDERGAST

The peace message strikes responsive
chord IN the hearts of vast majority of all
the people in the civilized world
For more than three years there has
been constant daily account in the news
papers of terrific battles and the slaughter
and manning of thousands. The cries of the
victims and the means of widows and or
phans are always in our ears
And now that our country has been
forced into the dreadful war, it is sad to
think of the sorrow that must come into so
many happy homes all over the land, if our
brave young men are sent into the deadly
trenches.
God grant that the appeal of the Holy
Father may help to bring to an end the
saddest chapter in the history of the Chris
tian world.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
Former Senator Kern
Is Dead, Aged 68

Asheville. N. c., Aug. 1s.-Former
Senator John w. Kern, of Indiana.
and Democratic nominee for vice
president in 1908, died here last
night of uraemic poisoning. He was
6S years DID,
He came here n week ago to re
cuperate. Up. to the time of his
retirement from the Senate in
March last, Mr.. Kern was majority
floor leader and chairman of the
Democratic conference committees
He was native of Indiana.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18

The said impossible to obtain definite
hundreds rushed into the open country when the first n
occurred and few had returned when their for Montreal
two farm houses mile from plant were blown down
at noon the village of Dragon blazing and it looked as
it would be destroyed. ~ GO Il
The officials here of the Curtis Harvey Limited lacked
information to the of the explosion 1t was said that
PoodD ree hundred persons working the section of
Plant where the first explosion 1t was believed b Tho
officials the two other explosions caused bv fire h
spread from the first - my WHICH
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
Alderman COnGscates
Musical Instruments

Alderman DeShong and Constable
Hodge' OF the Tenth ward, confiscat-
ed large cabinet of musical instru-
ments Hei last night at the home of John
Wits, 1907 u Seventh street. Ac-
cordlng to information in the hands
OF the authorities. they were placed
mere by G. G. Glace, recently ar
rested in Danville for speeding.
Giace was a violin repairman and
run small shop on Third street.
in truments of all descriptions were
nouilu IN the cabinet, which included
ana other articles. 1t is also said that
Glace bought a motorcycle and maid
chine. ''ie ihe'
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
BISHOP McDEVITT

Different judgments may be formed of
the wisdom and the efficacy of the appeal
of Pope Benedict XIV for peace. Neverthe-
less, no one questions that his letter to the
warning nations expresses the longings and
hopes of the masses of the people, the world
over, for the end of the appalling conflict in
Europe.
No other individual is in the same posi-
ton, as is the Holy Father in speaking to
the Allies and the Central Powers. Singu-
lar and apart from all secular rulers he is
accorded unqualified loyalty, in spiritual
matters by millions in every nation engag-
cd in the present struggle. Hence his
words on behalf of the holy cause of peace
will find cordial appreciation among his
spiritual children in Europe and America
That his efforts for peace will be success
ful remains to be seen.
No doubt the radicals on both sides will
endeavor to enforce extreme terms upon
their adversaries. But in this time of sus-
pense-the prayer of every heart should
be that God will guide Alright the rulers of
the nations as to the proper decision in re-
gard to proposal made wholly and solely
to bring sweet peace to suffering and dis
tracted world
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
JAPANESE SHIP Asuo,D

san Francisco, Cal, Aug. 18.-The
Japanese freighter Koto Hira Maru
went ashore in the eastern Pacific on
July 27 and vessel and cargo. valued
at $1.0OO,O00, will be a total loss,
according to n message received here
to-day by tho Chamber of Commerce.,
No details regarding the fate of the
crew were received. The Steamship
was owned and operated by Mitzui
q Co.. OF San Francisco. The vessel
saiIeo from japanese port for San
Francisco and previously had heen
reported fourteen days overdue.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
Killed on Way to Visit
MiddIetOwn Relatives

While on his way to visit relatives
at Middletown, J.. K. Budd, aged az
Philadelphia, was instantly killed
when his automobile turned turtle on
a newly OILED road at Bamford, near
Lancaster. His wife and 5-year-old
son were seriously injured in the
accident. They were taken to a hos
pital in Lancaster.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
Seven German Airplanes
Shot Down and Eight
Are Forced to Land
By Associatcd Prcss

Paris. Aug. 1S.-French aviators
yesterday shot down seven German
airplanes and Il captive balloon, in
addition to eight German machines
which were compelled to land, badly
damaged, behind the enemy lines.
Yesterday and last night more
than $4,000 pounds of projectiles
were dropped in the course of bomb
ing raids. in which III French ma
chimes took part Two French ma
chimes did not return. the official
statement said.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
CONTINUED on Page 13l
COMMERCE. CHAMBER

Bethlehem, Pa, Aug. 17.-Definite
steps were taken to organize a
Chamber of Commerce for the new
city of Bethlehem, which will have
at least 500 members. A campaign
viii take place in September similar
to the one which raised one million
dollars for the bill-to-bill bridge. A
secretary will be secured from out
of town and also a city manager.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
MILK BEING THROwN Aw.v

columbus. Ohio, Aug. 1S.-Dairv-
men in Northeastern Ohio are throw
ing away milk because of a dis
agreement over prices with PITTS
purgh buyers. Governor Cox has
oeen asked to suggest some means
tor preventing the waste, according
70 d statement given out at that ex-
fense council has taken up the uues-
ton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
READING STATION ABLAzE

Reading. Pa, Aug. 1S.-Fire was
discovered at II o'clock last night in
the Philadelphia and Reading freight
station, on North Eighth street, here.
The building Is in a densely popu-
lated section of the city and for a
while other structures were threat
ened. The entire fire department
was called out, but the blaze was
under control at midnight. 1t is inn
possible to estimate the damage.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
Says There Are Plenty
Left For Mayor, So Goes
BY ASSociated PrcSs

Reno, New. Aug. 1S.-Reno is the
first city in the west to lose it's mayor
in the army draft. Roy Frisch, al
derman, who is also acting mayor,
qualified yesterday before the ex-
emption board and when asked If he
wished to claim exemption as a civil
officer said:
There will be plenty of men left
for aldermen and mayor, but Uncle
Sam seems to need soldiers, there
fore / will not claim exemption"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity, Fair
Tonight and Sundays not much
change In temperature.
For Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair,
continued cool tonight and
Sundays light northwest winds.
River
Ihe Susquehnnna river nnd all its
tributaries Will fall, 4 stage of
about 80 feet is Indicated for
Harrisburg sunday morning.
General Conditions
"hat remains of the sluggish
area of low barometer that has
covered eastern districts for the
last several days IN passing sea-
ward off the New England
coast. 1t has caused mOderate-
~ heavy rains In the Inst
twenty-fOur hours In the st.
Lawrence Valley, New England
and New Jersey. Heavy rains
hnFe fallen In Louisiana and
snowers nre reported from
E1Orldn, Northwestern Texns,
New Mexico, Southern Colorado,
Nebraska and Minnesota. The
area OF high barometer from
the Northwest now covers. A
broad belt of country extending
from the Pacific ocean eastward
through the middle part of the
'sutSS AhtU NHe hAuuie
Atlantic States, with Its center
over Indiana. 1t is to de-
Erees cooler In the Ohio Valley,
Middle Atlantic States and East
tennessee and In LOuisi ana,
Otah, Idaho and Oregon; else
where temperatures generally
nave risen to 10 degrees since
last report.
Iemperaturei 3 n. M, 90 degrees.
SUM Rises, 0i17 n. M; sets, 0top
ID. m.
Moons Full moon, September 1,
river StaEei 81 feet above low
water mark.
- Yesterdays Weather
highest temperature, "a.
lowest temperature, o..
MAnu temperature, 20,
Normal temperature, ~.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
Relief Trains on WAY
OTTAWA HEARS ESQ ARE
DEAD IN POWDER EXPLOSION

Ottawa, Aug 1s.-First reports received here
from the scene of the powder explosion to-dav at
Rigaud Que, state that in the neighborhood of ESQ
persons have been killed
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
TERRIFIC POWDER
EXPLOSION KILLS
AND MAINS MANY
By Associated Press


5000 Persons in Quebec Munitions Plant When Three
Blasts Rock Buildings; Telephone and Rail Connec-
Flames Complete Work o Destruction
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
CATHOLIC DIGNITARIES HERE
MAKE PLEA FOR FAVORABLE
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL

Bs the
OF
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18

Montreal Aug 18A terrific explosion at the powder plant
of Curtis and Harvey Limited Rgaud Quebec, to-day is
believed have caused heavy loss of life Five thousand
and employed the plant which Of
tive square miles.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Norman md
Phol maurice soldier,
Lsmmngr and Christian A.
- f"N - -H-s'
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
REICHSTAG TO
DISCUSS POPE'S
PEACE EFFORT
Will be Taken up Tuesday;
Central Powers Seek to
Reconcile Views
JOINT ALLIED MEETING
Washington Announces Mes
sage May Hasten End
of War
By associated Press

London. Aug. 1S.-Pope Bene-
diets peace proposals and the gen.
eral political situation will be dis
cussed by the main committee of
the German Reichstag when it is
convened August 81, according to
a Berlin dispatch transmitted
through Copenhagen to the Ex-
change Telegraph Company.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
g I !. : : T t.

s STRIKE OUT cEE CENT BAEE --1-- TAX
+ Wsst:agt7n, aug. l8--In di-2os=g a- asP@.e7
+ Of ta bill the Senate sa-d-y as ac-e e c5 20
5. 22 struck eat tao provision inserted ~ lie -:-a:- Corr
: nt,o for one ee7t stamp tax en- bzas eha.s d-aft7
5 and certificates Of deposit designed TO raise lcQo0c0o
a. in revenue
!. AIR ALARM IN PARIS SOUNDED. NEEDLEssLy
$, Paris Aug. 1s.--oficial announcement was mad,
+ by the Paris authorities to-day that the alarm
+ given last night for supposed enemy apane approach
E. ing French capital was oceasonad by French air.
$ whose could plainly be heard but who failed
:, to send the customary signals announcing his
+ nationally
j. AMERICANS NEEDED TO WIN WAR
+ Pa-i- lug. laceaeral Persas told the Associated
+ Press to-day at the only be won by hard and
: : f-e,o 9awa Delivered by well trained A-neaaa troops
$ @orirs il conjunction with the allied armies.
!.
= TRANSFER ME1J from EIGHTH REGIMENT
Z sunbury, Aug l8-Brg Gen. w G. Price Jr, Of
). Philadelphia was to-day ordered to assume command Of
{. division headquarters here in the absence Of Major
+ General Clement who leaves for Camp Hancock Mon
/. day Thrtyve enlisted men from each Of the Eighth
5. and Tenth infantry to-day detached and permanently
+ assigned to the 149th machine gun battalion
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-18
Flames Raging

Flames Raging
Reports received here after the explosion said the plant
nearly all in flames. .s
From points Rgaud learned that three explosions
took place The first o'clock heard in Vaudreu
miles 1t followed by others in quick succession
The explosion disrupted telephone and telegraph communica
on with Rgaud making difficult obtain
tic the Canadian Pacific Railroads Ottawa-Mo line
which passes close to the plant, has been suspended
Village Is Razed
Iranmen who got away from the of the explosion
reported that forty houses Dragon little village the
powder plant occupied by wokmen razed by the force
the explosion.
Rgaud post village Vaudeuil County, Quebec
rvere La Graisse As miles southwest of Montreal
population prior to the of about 1000 persons.
Relief Trains Way
The whole countryside covered at 10 o'clock with
dense copper coored smoke special of doctors and
left here 1870 o'clock for the disaster
Passengers Canadian Pacific Railroad which passed
the scene OF the disaster placed the number the
explosion TO-