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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30

press on the character and efficiency
of boys were strikingly revealed at
the seventh annual meeting of the
National Council of the Boy Scouts of
posed of eminent men-government
officials, Governors of States, college
pr esidents, school superintendents.
pastors, priests, rabbis-received re-
ports which show that in the past
year a total of 245,07S boys and men
were registered as scouts and scout
officials as compared with 1S1,522 on
December 81, 1915. OF these 54.S45
were adults-scoutmaster assistant
scoutmasters. members of troop COM
mittees and of local scout councils.
Another interesting disclosure was
that whereas, prior to January l,
1916, forty-two men had been em-
ployed to give expert direction to scout
work in various cities in the United
States, eighty-two new men were em-
ployed in 1916, a gain of 1s5 per cent.
This means that communities, having
had evidence of the value of the scout
program to the boy himself, to his
home, his neighborhood, his city, state
and nation, have been willing and
ready to contribute the small amount
that is necessary to maintain a local
headquarters of Scouting, under the
direction of a man specially trained
for scout leadership and able to give
encouragement and practical assist
ance to the hundreds of volunteers
who are ever ready to help in this
fascinating work with boys when the
way is pointed out.
And Yet But the Beginning
Remarkable as has been the growth
of the Scout Movement in the past
year. the Director of Field Work, s.
a. Moffat, pointed out in his report
that organization work had scarcely
begun, because in only 81 of the zoo
cities in the country of 10, 900 popula-
ton aud over. have scout councils of
the first class been <organized and
men employed to handle the execu-
tive work, though 231 other cities
have councils of the second class,
without employed executives. Nearly
all of the cities having councils of
the second class are eager to have
assistance from the national staff so
they may complete their organizations
and provide the leadership that is
necessary to make Scouting of maxi
mum benefit to the boys of their cities.
In view of this report, and the
abundant testimony that was sub
mitted showing the universal approval
of Scouting as a means of training
boys for good citizenship, the Nation
al Council adopted a definite appeal
to the citizens of the United States for
financial assistance TO provide ade-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
BRITISH ON WAY To-
FREE HOLY LAND
Victory in Palestine Likened by
Press as New
Crusade

London, March 30.-The morning
newspapers to-day comment enthusi-
astically on the British victory near
Baza, Palestine, which naturally opens
the way for much biblical and his
torical reference and comparison.
THE new crusade" and flight for the
Holy Land" are among the headlines.
Jerusalem is assumed in some quar-
ters to be the immediate objective of
the invaders. Other commentators,
however, think the British aim first
at securing the whole coast of Pales-
tine.
In any case, the newspapers con-
slider that the blow dealt the Turks
near GAIA will seriously cripple the
effects of Emperor Williams visit to
Palestine and his entry into Jerusalem
nineteen years ago. OF this the Times
says:
THE political dreams which led to
that visit now are in the process of
being shattered. The Holy Land, it
would seem, is on the eve of being
rescued from the regime which through
centuries has held it in bondage"
The manner in which the British
have pushed railroads across the desert
is considered a remarkable achieve
ment. Apparently hundreds of miles
or railroad have been constructed over
the sands since last August
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
GERMANY WON'T
ATTACK AMERICA
Continued From First Pasel

He then proceeded to answer the ques-
tions by reviewing the causes which
led up to the German use of subma-
rines in unrestricted warfare.
Defends U-Boat Warfare
Declaring that Germany had under
taken unrestricted Submarine warfare
for its defense, DR.. Won Bethmann-
Hollweg said:
IF the American nation considers
this cause for which to declare war
against the German nation with which
! 1t has lived in peace for more than
one hundred years, il this action war
rants an increase of bloodshed, we
shall not have to bear the burden of
responsibility for it,"
Concerning German relations with
the United States the Chancellor,
whose speech is reported by the Over
seas News Agency, the German Off
cial news bureau said:
Within the next few days the direc-
| tors of the American nation will be
convened by President Wilson for an
extraordinary session of Congress in
order to decide the question of war
I or peace between the American and
German nations.
Germany never had the slightest
intention of attacking the United
states of America and does not have
such intention now. 1t never desired
war against the United States of
America and does not desire it to-day.
Hits At England
How did these things develop?
More than once we toold the United
States that we made unrestricted use
of the submarine weapon expecting
| that England could be made to OBJ
serve, in her policy of blockade the
laws of humanity and international
agreements. This blockade policy
this 1 expressly recall, has been called
l f-IA IAFa L.
rial Chancellor here used the English
words) by President Wilson and Sec
retary of State Lansing. Our expecta-
tions, which we maintained during
eight months have been disappointed
completely; England not only did not
give up her illegal and indefensible
policy of blockade, but uninterrupted
ly intensified it. England together
with her allies, arrogantly rejected
the peace offers made by us and our
allies and proclaimed her war aims
which aim at our annihilation and
that of our allies.
Then we took unrestricted subma-
rine warfare into our hands: we had
to for our defense.
Puts Blame on u. s.
IF the American nation considers
this cause for which to declare war
against the German nation with which
il has lived in peace for more than
rants an increase of bloodshed, we
shall not have to bear the responsible
ity for it. The German nation, which
feels neither hatred nor hostility
against the United States of America,
shall also bear and overcome this"
Dealing with Russia, the Imperial
Chancellor said that the Russian En-
peror had not listened to the German
Emperor's advice no longer to oppose
the justified wishes of his nation for
reforms.
Had Russia's attention been con-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
MAKE PLANS FOR /
MASS MEETING
Gerard, Schwab and Brum-
baugh Scheduled to Appear
as Speakers Next Thursday

Definite plans for the big patriotic
celebration in this city next Thurs
day night are expected to be formu-
lated soon and the Chamber of Com-
meree is awaiting word from Charles
NJ Schwab. of the Bethlehem Steeh
Works. and Governor Brumbaugh, an-
nouncing that they will attend the
meeting. Invitations were Issued yes-
terday.
The Harrisburg Chamber of Cons
merce, which has charge of the project.
received word late yesterday after
noon from James w. Gerard, formers
United States ambassador to Germany
stating that he would address the
meeting and that he will come here on
Thursday night.
The special committee appointed by
David Z. Tracy, president of the cham-
ber. will meet late this afternoon or
tomorrow morning to make final plans
for what will be the greatest patriotic
celebration ever held in this city. The
committee is composed of Henderson,
Gilbert. chairman; Quincy Bent. II. NJ.
Stine, ]. William Bowman and C. Floyd
Hopkins.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30

He then proceeded to answer the ques-
tions by reviewing the causes which
led up to the German use of subma-
rineS in unrestricted warfare
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
TO BUILD WATER PLANT
By Associated Press

York, Pa. March 30.-By a vote Of
324 to 3. the citizens of Dallastown
yesterday. at a special election. voted
to establish its own water workA The
action was taken because the local
private water company has raised the
water rates to what the people declare
is exorbitant. The town council pro-
poses making a loan for the purpose
of purchasing the present plant or to
erect a new one for the. borough.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
One Years Record of the
Boy Scout Movement


Federal incorporation granted the
hoy scouts of America by Congress,
providing protection for the distinc-
tive scout program md methods.
Total Official Enrolment. 245,O73.
(Previous year. ISL .522).
Number of Boys Enrolled as
Scouts, 10O,72S.
Number OF Men Enrolled, 54,345.
(Scoutmasters. Assistant Scout
cilsl.
Number of boy Scout Troops. 0.7:O.
Number of cities maintaining ex-
pert Scout Executives for direction
of local scout work, 121.
One Years Gain I'm Number of
Cities So Equipped for Scouting. 1876
per cent.
3.S4S Communities with less than
5000 Inhabitants have scout troops.
showing the adaptRbility of the
scout program to rural communities.
Occupations of ScOutniasters-
SiHslclans .,.................. lSs
IIHefSantlle I .''''''.''.''... 2'2Sa
Professional Engineers ........ 80
Journalists .............. 81
lelSNiheh ............-... ,lSl
sseIs Ss ''''''-'. .'''.s,'... W.
= - --NHS @%A4tRASS 20 -.' - =" h'S
Number of Scoutmasters who have
had college education, $50, or more
than One-half of the total.
Sixty-fiye per cent. of the Scout
mnsterS are married.
Merit badges Issued to Scouts. 15,05I
increase of S.975).
Life Scout Badges Issued . sos
Star Scout Badges Issued $500. $50
Eagle Scout BadGes Chighest
AaVAAukf lVo
Scouts Receiving silver Medals
for Life Saving ........ 4
Scouts Receiving Bronze Med
ais for Life saving ... II
Scouts Receiving Letters of
COmmendation for Heroism, %
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
''OLD ORCHARD
SOLD BY MEAD
Historic Property Changes
Hands; To Be Developed
Soon

Harold A. Nipple. contractor. to-
day announce dthe purchase of the
"old Orchard" property, in Derry
street, between Twenty sixth and
Twenty-seventh streets, from A. C.
Mead.
This property, which extends north
of Derry street about two blocks, is
an old land mark of the city. Mr..
Nipple, who has made extensive real
ty developments in that district. is
planning another big Improvement.
The property will probably be used
for residences. 1t was formerly own
ed by A. l.. Croft, who is now doing
missionary work in China in the Pres
byterian field.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
SCOUT MOVEMENT
HAS A YEAR OF
GREAT PROGRESS
National Councils Seventh An
nual Meeting Shows Increase
of Numbers and Benefits

New York, March 30.-How the
Boy Scout movement is advancing in
all parts of the United States. and
how scout training is making its i'm
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30

superhumanly. "Shant shoot Socrates
Shoo" She shakes skirts. shielding
Socrates. "Sweet Soccyi"
Sneakthief slopes snickering sardon-
ically. Spouse swoons. Soc soothes
spouse; seeks slumber. She still says
sneakthief smashed statue. Soc saved.
Selah!-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
SOLEMN SOCRATES SAVED
SPOUSE'S SHRILL SCOLDING

solemn Socrates, sage senator, scarce
ly sober, scenting scene. stealthily
seeks slumber seat. Such scandal!
Sheds sandals; seeks staircase. Stops
suspiciously; spouse snores serenely.
starts staggeringly; stumbles second
step. Slam! Strikes sculptured Sap
pho surmounting stairpost Suffering
saints! Skaters statue; sma shes skull
sees stars, swears something scandal
Gus. Spouse stirs. Shrill soprano Shrek
-"Socrates! SphinX-like silence. Sec
ond shriek-"Socrates. Socrates still
speechless. Spouse's sole strikes stair
case. Speak. siri Sober?" Soc, scar
ed stiff. Seeks salvation somewhere
Suddenly spies sneakthief stealing sill
Yer.
stop" shouts Soc.
Scat" says sneakthief, showing
six-shooter.
Spouse spies sneakthief. Screams
centrated on internal reconstruction" Z"
said the chancellor, there would have
been no room for the restless policy
expansion which finally led to this
war"
DIR. Won -Hollweg en-
phatically denied that the German
emperor or Germany was desirous of
restoring Carbon"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31

HELPFUL CRITICISM.

4H1Et SPEECH cannot be used at this time as cloak or
6sdiljous uerance, but II should not be curbed
- pretsat lust and helpful criticism Of those in high
r,ees. The idea that the king do wrong is not
dscradc doctrine and should be used to shield the
Reconsideration. from having attention called TO bunders
~heh ere bound TO be made in the transition OF the
~ tsoa peace basis to footing In such change
min NJ present authorities doing their best and very
we lstskes bound to occur and Of those
~ y corrected merely by having attention called TO
90
Thseefose u the city commission went too far
wa h wrote into It's conservation ordinance that 1T shall
y sn1awiu and an offense for any person to
rni any utesancc against the government It's war
~ is duly authorized agents engaged in the prose-
cea Of the war While for the most part the ordinance
osslmrstae tha, portion Of the first section just quoted
iaft permit arrest for really helpful criticism might un
~ executed with good judgment verge tyranny
Sslfsas speech has been defined by the federal law,
- sASsN BE- but that statute doesn't 20 as far
eflle@ might under the terms Of the Oklahoma City
nance Pfo-German speech defamation OF this country
- h sllies might we'll be termed sedous but point
- faux Of policy conduct may indeed be quite pa
ellc, and Of direct benefit to the authorities criticised
Inoe mAjssty Is not doctrine acceptable Americans
~ - ccsmsion would do well TO alter its ordinance
auuse6hOH.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31

Wamblooded characteristics ambitions song
developed the quickly
permeaed the north and frozen ords The
and OF the sixteenth
where the developing literature uuod ambition become
element of all the Russians
There DUUD Little Russians solid block
this class Russia the big portion OF the population the awg
The Little Russians
cajole them but visible
The Ukraine which modern always has chnera
ton the faint hope supremacy
have become fighters.
No
the retirement OF Sir John Jelcoe
Erie eddes civilian first lord of the admiralty civilian
and strategy naval the direct responsibility
ecoe to his position from the bridge the Iron Duke
grand aSet
The British have been need by destruction groups coyod
ships by German dng destroyer squadrons
Ioyng British fighting ships had Jagged behind
reght shot down before the
here OF negligence which itself sufficient
overturn naval chief
England of
snowy this the war there has bcen
constantly growing Tor policies calling
lgolnd
the Belgian
The sit tight policy designed
war WEAKNESS OF the British itself
portion the fleet
Gle the drawing out OF the while their
becomes increasingly hard remember British fleet
the war drags into four with end in
Inc calls leader who bold to
ay to established tactics The chief Cdc has demon
ability railroads
he is likely pruning with the Lloyd
real thriller out OF the war-W NJ II N' " e9' "
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31
YANKEE INGENUITY IN WAR.

GOVERNOR BROUGH of Arkansas may he too full
which he says will destroy ali life within radius of half
mile Early in the conflict there were vague reports Of
terrible French explosive, deadly, except in
what smaller radius, but il has not opened road to the
Rhine and to Berlin George Paullo writing of the
first raid troops in France says the soldiers have
learned thing that shell fire isn't nearly as deadly
sounds and the big artillery duels along the western
front give further evidence of this
And yet II is rather to be expected that American in
ventve genius will contribute something new and deadly
to the engines OF before the conflict closes. Indeed
inventions have already played tremendous part in
the The submarine the aeropane the torpedo and
the machine gun, to name but few with which all are
familiar, products Of American minds Those. how
ever. antebeum inventions and the world still awaits
startling device thought since America donned her
fighting cothesc Perhaps the bomb mentioned by the
Arkansas governor may be It, that other destructive
process at which he merely hinted
Edison has not yet pushed button to- chase the sub
marine from the sea although the depth bomb is gradually
mopping them up, But il is not improbable some new
machinery Of slaughter may turn the aide although it is
unlikely 10 end the suddenly Gun powder trumphed
its first appearance demonstrate the vulnerablity OF
the coat Of mail The Monitor upset the Confederscy
hope of naval supremacy and the long bows OF the Normans
won spears and battle ak when William conquered
England, to cite few instances OF inyentiveness in war
And Americans inventive people The war will
be long but convances from our shores are likely
aid toward victory
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31
JOIN A Two.BIT CLUB.

EVERYONE is to have opportunity TO become club
man, woman or child ~ the may be- whether they
attain the prominence oi the club member OF the short
story or not As means Of promoting the war savings
stamp campaign two-b elubs arc TO be organized here
they being organized elsewhere and all should avail
themselves Of this chance II is hard think Of anything
else twobits will buy in these days Of lofty prices and
the low Initiation fee should prove temptation to get in
line The dues thereafter will be whatever the member
spare and there Is nothing in such club life 10 break
up the home circle bring the head Of the house home at
late hour with beery breath or convert friend wife to
surRng Suiiraget
These clubs merely mean an organized effort for two
purposes To aid the government at comfortable in
terest rate, and encourage saving people where only
about in twenty has savings account and who waste
stand good deal Of encouragement in the matter Of
conserving their small change or ton and currency Of
larger denomination. As for helping the government
everyone should be anxious TO do that and in some manner
other all will have help before this war over 1t
Is hard to think OF satisfactory and simple way of
starting In that patriotic direction than investment In the
thrift stamps
And by acquiring the thrift habit first aid to the gov
ernment might easily nurse II along until peace re-
turns and thereafter il his own advantage whether
the government needs the money or not The time to join
is now and thereafter pay dues often possible the
being equivalent to deposit The government needs
the money but has nothing the average citizen in that
respect and way to get it Is to it. BY saving il
in the mentioned il will help the parties of both
the first and second part
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31
sosR POINTED QUESTIONS.

kx YOU good citiren II YOU are, you will eat less
shmt % Mr.. Hoover has urged Have you any pa
(jem3 II you have you will consume less meat as the
~ somlastrstor has suggested Have you any courage
~ HkR d required to reduce your daily ration of sugar
~ mef. ~ nations needs. Have you any senses Not
GA = seeded 10 realize the Importance Of team work in
~ - Amsrica Is playing; to know that II ID to the
bunts interest to cooperate with the government to
~ tuDsst exaent possible in this crisis,
iG1 4pnt need to be leading citizen shining light
S ~ affirmative to the above catechsm Such
49, <eefcaticns are within easy reach Of the average
6A - ~ hose below the average But il every man
- suouasted food problems, fuel problems, and all
~ nao6ntsd process Of conducting nation at war
N ~ osaAls simpfied, the burden on those who arc
80 es1acl and the hope Of victory greatly enhanced
Joa husdrsd million people help, the total OF their
aace u stspendous. even though most Of them con-
A>ue ~ modest modicum to the whole
y H. Aggregate, this country has done much bu, til,
Hsf 3 sI small per capita tina, it is not strange that
ee sstons wonder II we know there is war More will
49, md sdil more The lesson for the individual to
nn y 10 do promptly, willingly, and with gratitude
E1p Ssessure is applied slowly To give and, save and
W. = 10 b the msin duty Of those outside the mtar,
1nhea, and 1t must be done to whatever degree the
v)ebsilndes Of war demand
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31
RIppuNdRHYNES
ND MH M0son
0ocyyg3t 1911
NEW YEAR VOWS.

wv EVE tried out all the old time
w vows, we've made dlb pledge.
broad and deepi we've fastened
laloeS on our brows. and almost beer
too good to keep And nearly all tn,
vows we made were selfish things, and
cheap and flat we'd put our virtue on
parade, by cutting out this fault OF
that We'd cease to patroni1c the bars
because such course would bring us
wealth; we'd cut out three for five
cigars, because they undermined our
health Behind our pledges always
stood the selfish, egotiStic thought
our own prosperity and good wWc all
for which we ever wrought. Now comes
the gladstone New Year day. and
chances for new VOWS it brings so let
us try to get away from our own sclye,
to bigger things Our Uncle sam is in a
tray, his banners on a foreign shore
let's help, this year. to smooth his way
as people never helped before. rhere'l
be a hundred urgent calls for coin-let
no call be denied; lct's go down in our
ovcralls and dig up cash with glcc
and pride, Let's keep the loyalty un-
spoiled VIC Dragged of on peaceful
day; let's work as morials never toiled
and earn more conto give away.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31

nifty To come to them and ask them
what they'll have to drink
A woman may find her husband mo-
|notonous, but she does all she can 10
break the monotony.
We never could understand how a
colored man manages 10 resist the
temptation to vote under the rooster
You can write business letter that
doesn't mean anything But it is hard
TO write that kind of love letter
There is nothing so remarkable about
love at first sight il the girl has that
kind OF bank account.
We have often pondered over what A
iearson,e mixup in relationship there
would be in this country il woman
could buy divorces at the l0.cent store.
A mother who is putting up a trout in
society is always supposed to learn that
her children are as old as they are.
Solomon went around arrayed in all
his glory. But the Queen of Sheba never
went around marrayed like a modern
woman.
We all hate goSsips. But we arc al
ways ready TO listen to what they have
TO tell
MANY man who paid $50 for a wed.
ding ring last June now realizes that he
was jobbed out Of about $500
Smoking is another ENJOYABLE habit.
so we expect congress will give the
States seven years to prohibit the use OF
tobacco
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31

together m their opposition TO the
bolsheviki movement which comes from
Great Russia
have been informed that the root
meaning Of the word Ukraine il "fron-
tier The shaded portion of the ma o
attached shows the part of Russia oc-
cupied by the Little Russians. In the
sixteenth century this country was the
Ukraine That portion east of the
Dneiper river became a part OF the
Russian empire in 1885 and the terri.
tory west of the Dneiper joined the
monarchy in 1898 The present gov
ernments OF kharkov, Kiev, Podolia and
Poltava are included in the old boun-
daricS OF the Ukraine.
The two currents of immigration in
Europe and Asia many centuries ago,
the north and south streams, are re-
sponsible Tor the establishment of two
distinct types Of Russians in the
present day The mixture OF the early
inhabitante Of the south OF Russia with
the Turks, and the mingling Of the
northern Russians with the early Firms,
contribute TO the racial aud linguistic
differences which are very marked today
Iei,ue,u (,rcat auI ! ;tIc p,,.e lem.