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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-10

Rain prevented game on Satur-
day between the Harrisburg Divi-
sion and Atlantic City teams of the
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
League. It will be played off at
Rutherford probably this week. This
will be the last home game. The
season will close Saturday, Septem-
Der %.
Atlantic City has won thirteen and
lost two games to date and the one
game they lost was won by the Har-
risburg Division, 80 at Egg Har-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-10
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SCORES OF YESTERDAY
National League

Chicago, 1; Pittsburgh, 0.
st. Louis. 2; Cincinnati. 0 (2nd
game).
st. oLuis. 2; Cincinnati, 0 (2nd
game).
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-10

liners of the season is booked to ap-
pear at the Majestic the
At the first three days of this
Majestic week. Emmett Dewey will
present his dramatic fam
tasy, THE Call of Childhood" in
which seven talented people take part.
Some clever juveniles are introduced
during the course of the act, and they
are said to handle their parts with
an ease that is astonishing. Grouped
around this playlet are Lerner and
Ward. a clever duo in a novel singing
skit; Jimmy Lucas and Company, pre-
senting a hodge-podge of nonsense;
Albert Rouget and Grille. sensational
hand balancers, and one other attrac-
tion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-10

Goes with punch and holds the
audience in really tense absorption"
is one of the compliment
"The tary lines with which the
White New York Sun hailed
Feather" William A. Brady's pro-
duction of The White Feather"
which will be presented by q special
arrangement of the producer for the
first time in this city at the Orpheum
day matinee. This play was the first
of war atmosphere to be produced in
the English metropolis, is the work
of Lechmere Worrall and ]. +. Harold
under the title of The Adventures of
the Man Who Stayed at Home"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
POPE'S PEACE FABRIC
WAS MADE IN CER|II|||ANY'
Does Not Touch the Main Issues for Which Are Con-
tending and All These Are Against 1t Save ssibly Rus
Sia--Unied States VIII Stand by Her ST; lent AS To
What She Is Fighting FOr--Ofer Is In Interest Of Ger
many, Calculated Only To Stir Strife In Russia Again
BY Ed L. Keen.

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
London, Aug 15The eyes of oicialdom of the allies
turned to Russia and America today---not to Rome
The principal point of interest and discussion of the
popes peace proposals the effect they will have on
Russia.
Next comes speculation as to the possible effect on
American Catholics.
That the proposals cannot and will not be accepted by
England France and Italy, is taken as foregone con-
clusion.
There is every confidence that America will turnsa
deaf ear to the suggestion of peace conditions President
Wilson regarded having outlined the aims for which
America is fighting in language which the entire world
understand.
While the official text of the popes proposals is still
unavailable the official ntimatons of here give the i'm
preston that it in reality plea for establishment of the
status quo as the first basis of peace
All allied powers, including America have previously
stated this is impossible
The proposals of His Holiness are regarded as i'll
timed despite the good intentions he may have in advanc
ing them
The general impression in England is that his peace
message is of German inspiration, furnished through
Austria although there disposition to withhold final
judgment for the present.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
Great COAL CITY LENS
NOW ONLY, DEATH TRAP
Canadian Charge This Morning Captured Commanding
Positions That Makes City Untenabe by Germans On
Thousand Yard Front Drove Nearly Mile Through Ger
man Defenses Of City Already Burned Indicate
Germans Are Preparing to Destroy and Abandon 1t
By William Philip Simms.

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent)
With the British Armies in the Field Aug 15--Posi-
ons thousand yards 'front.' and to depth of near
y mile stormed and captured by the Canadians
early today in assault on the German defenses
of Lens.
AS result of the objects obtained by today's attack
the famous coal city is nothing more than death
trap for the Germans If they continued to hold it. their
pride will cost them dearly in lives and blood
Canadians In addition Razewood Cite ST. Lauret Cite
ST. Emlie part of Cite st. Elizabeth and portion of
Hugo wood were quickly taken. A number Of other
important mining centers and positions about Lens
next captured 1t was during a dawn beautiful
than painters dream that Field Marshal Haig struck
again at the German lines This time the blow fell
against the approaches of the coal city, instead of in
Flanders.
Everything carried before the force of the ire
sstbe push The obectves fixed for the day taken
in the first rush and them the work of consolidating
positions Several hundred prisoners had been taken ND
to early hour today and were pouring back from
the fighting zone
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
Main Factors of Business
Situation Told By CleWs

New York, Aug. 15.-These are the
main factors in the present business
situations:
A highly profitable harvest for grain,
cotton, fruits and vegetables.
A sound financial situation.
Great industrial activity arising from
war expenditures of $4,000, 100000 or
more.
Steady growth of Government control
over industrial movements and prices.
Aside from poor spring wheat crop,
the government crop report was high
ly encouraging. The month of July
showed great improvement in nearly
all crops. The most satisfactory factor
was an expected corn crop of 3, 191,-
100000 bushels, compared with the pre-
vious bumper crop of 3,124,000,0O0
bushels. The significance of this great
crop will be appreciated by a compari-
son of prices. At present corn in Chica-
go is selling at about 1925 a bushel,
this abnormal price being due to spec
ial causes. A year ago the price was
about As cents. September corn, how
ever, which more nearly represents a
fair price, is selling above $l.65 in
western markets, which is double the
price of year ago. The present price
of wheat is in the neighborhood of $2.40
in western markets, compared with
about $1.45 last year. Other grains are
also selling az very high prices, though
the increase is not so great as in the
case of wheat and corn. A big potato
crop is assured. A good cotton crop is
aiso urohahIp rregpnf indications roinf-
ing to a yield of IL ,900,0 bales, which
with II, 100000 bales in 1916
and a five year average of 100000
bales. Cotton is selling at about 81
cents, compared with IA 1-2 cents a
year ago. It is quite evident that our
classes are about to enjoy
a season of undreamed prosperity for
in spite of the increased costs of pro-
duetiOn the margin of profit to the far
mer has increased enormously, and he
needs no eoddling. The same is also
true in many lines of industry. Iron.
copper, lead and tin are all selling at
prices affording extraordinary profits
to the producer, and Notwithstanding
higher costs OF production and advances
in wages our mineral industries, with
possibly the exception Of coal, are also
enjoying unexpected prosperity. 1t is
, very striking fact that such producers
Of raw materials as farmers and miners
are today enjoying larger profits than
any ether class. The manufacturing
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15

I On the road between Hurtebisc and
Craonne, German artillery heavily
bombarded French first lines, the state
ment said On the Vauclerc plateau an
enemy raid was repulsed.
Artillery fighting was active on both
banks of the Meuse throughout the
night. On the left bank, west of Hill
304 the French threw back a German
attack.
Occupation of Lens win open great
coal deposits to the French. The imme-
date value Of the mines, however, will
depend on the extent Of the damage
done to them by the Germans.
Evacuation Of the city by the Ger
mans win come, probably, only in case
Of extreme neeessity-suc as complete
domination of the town by the British
would suggest. Repeated attempts have
been made by the British to take the
town and has long been thorn in the
side Of the general staff. Only appar-
ent certainty of tremendous losses and
then ultimate capture of the city after
continued resistance, would lead the
Germans to evaeuate.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
Wheat Down to $500
Due to Food Control

Chicago, Aug. 15.-All grain futures
today were fractionally lower than yes
terdays close, on the excellent crop out
look and a nervous market, the latter
being an outgrowth of government
grain control measures. September
wheat opened at $2.O5 and declined five
cents, completing a reduction of 30
cents since August /.
December corn opened at $1.15 IL
down IA and later declined IA. May
declined So at ,12 34 and later sold
off IA.
September oats was unchanged at an
opening of 81 7-8 and later was Ia
lower. December opened unchanged at
81 rs also and sold down IA. May was
down Is at an opening of 81 Ia and
later declined 12.
Provisions were generally higher on
a firm and higher hog market.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
More COnspiratOrs MAY
Be Arrested Today

San Francisco, Aug. 15.-More arrests
were expected today in the alleged con
spiracy to liberate Former German Con-
spiraey to hberate Former German
Consul Franz Bopp and other Germans
from the Angel Island internment camp,
following startling series of disclos-
ures. Developments Of the past Is
hours include:
Arrest of Lawrence De Lacey, editof
of a weekly paper and d. J. Har-
nedy, shoe store proprietor.
Announcement by United States At
torney Preston that Patrick Farraliy
immigration inspector supposedly ar
rested five days ago as a party to the
plot, never had been under legal arrest
but in reality was a government
"plant." DeLaeey and Harnedy, Pres
ton said, the 'highor ups"
Farraily learned of the alleged plot
July 30 and posed as one Of the con-
spirators, gathering the evidence lead
ing to- exposure.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
CAPTAIN AND FIVE
CUNNERS PRISONERS
These We're Taken When
Carnpana Was Sullk--Their
Fate Unknown

Washington, Aug. 25.-Five Ameri.
can gunners instead of four and the
captain of the Campana were taken
prisoners when the vessel was sunk by
a U-boat, the navy department learn
ed officially today.
The prisoners were:
James Delaney, chief gunners mate,
commander Guard; wife, Gilmore De
laney, Maiden, Mass.
William Albert Miller, seaman sec
ond class; mother, Elizabeth Grebeck,
8945 Burley avenue, Chicago
Frederick Stephen Jacob, seaman
second class; father, August Jacob, 80
Eureka street, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Ray Roop, boatswain's mate, mother,
Elizabeth Garn, AIS Poplar street,
Boyne City, Mich.
Charles L. Kline, gunner's mate,
third class, father Henry G. Kline, 240
West Buttonwood street, Reading, Pa.
Captain Oliver, master of the Cam
pana.
The other members of the armed
guard, who were landed safely at a
French port, are:
Henry Montgomery Lusk, second
class seaman, Ennis, Texas.
George Franklin Wilcox, second class
seaman, 29O6 Kuehle street, Cleveland.
Karl Melvin Smith, second class sea-
man, 4203 Holly avenue st. Louis.
Wray Ernest Metsaker, second class
seaman, Williamsport, Ind.
George Allan McCausland, Philadel-
phia.
Barney v. Artl, 727 east 11s street,
Cleveland.
Cornelius Reilly, Brooklyn.
Roy August Voigt, New York.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15

classes and distributors of these pro
ducts are also enjoying great prosperity
which, however, has been materially
modified by increased costs Of doing
business and by concessions to labor
Right here new factor has been in
jected which causes great uncertainty
and some unsettlement; that it, the
ever-increasing control of government
over industry and prices. The food bill,
passed August 8, is vastly more far
reaching than is commonly supposed.
Government Control.
It is not mandatory, yet bestows upon
the president Of the United States pow
er to regulate industry on a scale and
with a completeness never before ex-
ercised in any country of the world. Mr..
Wilson may when he chooses completely
regulate nearly all of the great indus
tries of the United States. Our railroads
are already under practically govern
ment regulation, and shipping is grad
ually approaching the same control. The
government has recently laid its hand
upon the export trade, and it is now
proposed to similarly regulate the inn
port traffic of the country. Along with
these measures comes the power to reg
ulate prices. Truly, war is a one-man
business, These vast powers could be
used for veal or woe, but Mr.. Wilson
has the confidence Of the people and
can be relied upon to act wisely. Every
thing depends upon the direction and
degree to which they are applied. If
drastically used, much loss and confus-
ion will be inevitable. If used with care
end prudence, they may accomplish
great good. They can only be justified
as war measures, for trade and indus
try will ever prosper more under self
and regulation than under
domination. These new
methods have, of course, introduced
great changes into business. Now that
the food regulation bill has been pass
ed and the details Of the revenue meas
ure are settled, business can be freed of
many uncertainties and win be better
able to undertake obligations entering
into the future. With these two all inn
portant measures practically settled,
much of the doubt which paralyzed
business for the past three months viii
disappear and the way will be opened
to renewed activity. Agricultural pros
perity win undoubtedly greatly stimu-
late business at the interior, while the
huge expenditures rendered necessary
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
SANN|ES MARCHING
IN LONDORS STREETS
TAKES LID OFF City
Scene UnequaIIed In London
Since the Return Of Troops
from Africa

London, Aug. 15.-Enthusiasm arous.
ed by the appearance of American
troops marching through the streets,
blew the lid off London today.
Ambassador Page reviewed the Sam
mics as they swung past the embassy.
King George reviewed them from Buck
ingham palace. The Americans march
ed through the principal streets Of Lon
don which were thronged with enthus-
iastic, cheering thousands.
Not since the return of British troops
from South Africa mas such enthusiasm
been displayed by London crowds. As
the khaki clad Americans swung
through the streets behind bands crash,
ing out the Star Spangled Banner, the
throngs lining the thoroughfares fair
ly overwhelmed them with cheers.
Flags were waved, hats thrown high in
the air and the cheering was earsplit-
ting.
The war cabinet was in session as
the Sammies approached the war of
flee Their coming was heralded by the
crowds whose cheers swept into the
great building.
The cabinet Immediately adjourned
and Premier Lloyd George, Andrew
Bonaf Law, chancellor of the exche-
quer and others stepped out on the bal
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
No Goat ROping at
PendIetOn Roundup
Goats Don't Play Fam

Pendleton, Or, Aug. 15.-No goat
roping this year at the Round up. Sep
tember 20. 81 and % This was definite
IIy decided by the directors this week.
Last year an attempt was made TO in
troduce goat roping in the northwest
but there was something radically
wrong with the goats which were Sc
cured from the Willamette valley. They
didn t take kindly to the roping and
were not built for that business any
how. They wouldn't run in the first
place and in the second place when the
rope hit their horns they laid down
and refused to get up for the roper to
flank them. Consequently the contest
was called off and will not be attempt
ed again
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
Goes Further Than Germany

Although the terms as outlined from
unofficial sources, are generally along
lines which have been regarded as ac
ceptable to Germany under present mil
itary conditions, it is noted that they
go further than any Germany has SC
far put forth:
Despite this, however, even such lib
eral papers as the Chronicle, regarded
the proposals as beyond acceptance by
the allies because they do not touch the
fundamentals for which the allies are
fighting.
The press comment of today does not
show the resentment that appeared
when German peace feelers came. 1t is
pointed out, however, that immediate
peace negotiations are of supreme i'm
p0rtance to Germany. The desire for
peace in Austria, even more than in
Germany, is well known. The close con-
nection between the Austrian court and
The vatican is q matter of history.
Hence the first conclusion that the
pope's proposals are OF German inspi-
ration.
Germany, it is believed here today,
may be expected to be the first to re
ply to the pope s message
Whether the allied nations reply di-
re tiy depends on the nature of the
communication. If it calls for reply
an answer may be given. If it does not
the only indirect answer may be made
through speeches delivered before par
iiamentary bodies.
May Stir Trouble in Russia
IF the allies finally and officially de-
eide to reject, or ignore the pope S pro-
posals, it is nevertheless realized much
work done in Russia during the past
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15

month may have to be done over again.
The peace proposal, it is feared, will
again arouse the pro-peace and pro-
German elements in Russia. The tire
less work of Premier Kerensky is just
beginning to bear fruit. The army ha6
been fighting with eommendable valor
and the recalcitrant elements have, for
the moment, been stilled. But Russia
is sown with German spies. They may
be expected TO make the most of the
pope's appeal in again stirring the de-
sire for peace and if the allies reject
the proposals of His Holiness, efforts
for separate peace with Russia will
probably be redoubled from Berlin.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
To Prepare Men for
Quartermaster Jobs

San Francisco, Aug. 15.-- Arrange
ments were started at four western
universities yesterday, for the opening
six weeks courses to prepare men for
places in the quartermasters enlisted
reserve corps of the regular army.
The adjutant general at Washington
has authorized such<courses at the Uni
versities of California, Nevada, and
Washington and Stanford
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
War Must Go On
By Carl u. Groat

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Washington, Aug. 15-The great wal
must go on until Germany is willing
to talk reparation, restoration and guar
antees.
The United States government stands
with the allies in a determination to
fight until their objectives are secur-
ed. The pope's peace appeal has made
no change in the war aims of this
country, the state department announc-
ed today.
And America 8 aims for the most
part coincide with those of the allies,
it added.
This summarized the situation in
government and allied diplomatic quar-
tiers today while Secretary Lansing
awaited delivery of the formal note
understood TO be on its way from the
vatican. 1t reflected an unmistakable
determination to refuse the pope S
proffer at this time.
Both the United States and the al
lies will reply to the pope. England is
expected to speak for the allies.
Admission is made by high allied dip
lomats that "the pope's peace note
must be received with Difference and
careful consideration. 1t is sincere and
probably aetuated by purely christian
motives.
Time Not Yet Come
But the time has not come for peace
on the basis suggested. And meantime
the strongest hope is held here that
the German liberals will force the is
sue in Germany and over throw those
who brought about the war.
A review of the allied embassies
opinion today revealed the following:
British diplomats say that Belgium,
France. Serbia and Rumania must be
actually evacuated before peace dis
eussion can start. Germany must not
be allowed to enter the peace councils
with all her lost territory regained and
free from subsection to reparation and
guarantees
At the Italian embassy it was stated
Minister Media of the italian Catholic
party recently spoke his eountry's con-
vietions when he said sspeaee cannot
come as a result of decision of few
and it cannot come from persons with
sentimental OF fallaeious ideals which
they pretend to impose on the histor-
ieal reality
Peace Talk Will Grow
Russian officials believe the peace
talk cannot be stopped and viii con-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
President Appoints Three
Committees, One to Have
Charge Of Purchases
ANOTHER TO FIX PRICES
AND ONE TO DO BUYING
United States MiIIers Com.
mittee Will Act In Regu-
lating Milling

Washington, Aug. i5.-Creation of a
rood administration grain corporation
with $5O,000,000 capital to conduct gov
eminent wheat purchases and sales was
officially announced today
To carry on the gigantic work the
president appointed three committees
the wheat purchasing division, the price
fixing board, the United States millers
committee and those who will conduct
the buying at the different terminal
points in the county.
The great machinery for wheat CON
troll is now practically perfected.
The allies have agreed to take their
wheat purchases from the government
grain corporation, advancing money and
thus relieving the United States from
part of the burden of financing the
purchase of the country IS entire 1917
wheat harvest.
The corporation will open agencies at
all the principal terminals and transac-
tions will be carried on with the usual
dealers through the regular channels.
In reselling the wheat to the allies.
the government will merely charge
nominal percentage to cover operation.
Domestic dealers who refuse to sell at
the government fixed price will be sum.
marily dealt with under the licensing
powers in the bill. ss
The principal millers will first be SUP.
piled with the wheat they need for do
mestic consumption.
The grain corporation will be incor.
Porated in Delaware. fs
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
MAY GET TWO BEAVERS.

Portland, Ore. Aug. 15.-The Euro
pean war league may get two Beavers
Kenneth Penner and Bill Fincher,
pitchers, today were summoned to APP
pear before exemption boards for ex-
animation and McCredie is hunting
good men to fill the big gap in his
Iitehing staff.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15

Portland, Or, Aug. 15.-All
efforts today to learn when the
two big turbiners, the Northern
Pacific and the Great Northern
engaged row in the coast trade,
would be taken by the govern
ment failed.
Local officials of the Hill in
terests said they were unable to
find out even approximately
when the steamers would be
taken for war use. Shippers
here are somewhat upset and
fear a congestion on rail lines
between Portland and San Fran
cisco.
4. i. IL L, IL i, L. =, .. q. Il. 4.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
MADE PUBLIC TOMORROW

Rome, Aug. 15.-The vatican
desires that the text of the
pope's peace appeal reach all
governments before it is given
to the public. For this reason, it
was stated today, publication of
the appeal in the Observatore
Romano, the vatican official or
gan, has been postponed until
Thursday.
X x X x \. X X X X X X X
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
no Study METHODS.

Portland, o., Aug. 15.-W. t. Foster,
president Of Reed College, has arrived
safely in France to study Red Cross
needs, the college announced today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
JAPs OFFER SERVICES

San Francisco, Aug. 15.--
Several hundred Japanese,
born in Hawaii, have organic
ed a military unit and offered
their services to the United
States government, it was an
nounced at army headquarters
today
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-15
French Made Kains

Paris, Aug l5.-The French advane-
ed considerably west Of Dixmude in
Belgium, the war office announced to-
day.