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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
American Labor Federation
Not to Send Delegation
to Russian Peace Meet
BY fEsnciated Press

Washington, Oct. 26.-The execu-
tive council of the American Fedora
ton of Labor has declined to par
ticipate in an international confer
ence of workmen and Socialists of all
countries, suggested by the executive
of the Russian Workmen's and Sol
diers' Delegates Council, declaring
that to hold such a conference at this
time would be untimely, inappro-
pirate and conducive of no good re-
suits.
A statement issued by the Fedora
ton said:
I'VE regard it as untimely and in
appropriate, conducive to no good re-
suits, but on the contrary harmful,
to hold an international conference
at this time or in the near future
with the representatives of all coun-
tries, including enemy countries, and
we are constrained therefore to de-
cline at this time either to partici-
pate in or to call such conference.
I'VE take occasion to again send
fraternal greetings to the people and
the republic of Russia's democracy;
that we all make energetic efforts in
our common cause for freedom, JUS
tice and democracy in all of the ma
tions of the world"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
ENTHUSIASM RUNS
HIGH AT MEETING
OF THOSE BEHIND
Schumann-Heink Addresses
Mothers, Wives and Daugh-
ters of Men in Service

One of the most enthusiastic audi
ences ever gathered in this city,
greeted Madame Schumann-Heink at
the Orpheum theater this afternoon.
The demand for admission tickets at
the Y NJ. C. A. last night indicated
the degree of Harrisburg's apprecia-
ton of the honor conferred upon the
mothers of this city by the great
contralto singer.
At an early hour this morning,
practically all of the seats on the
first floor of the theater had been
taken. Thousands of those who de-
sired to attend the meeting were pre-
vented from doing so. The world
war has not yet advanced to the point
where every American woman can
name a son, a husband, a brother or
a father in the service of the coun-
try. Perhaps that time will come
Madame Schumann-Hein earnestly
hopes not.
No specific plan of procedure was
laid for this afternoons meeting.
Months ago, Mayor j. William Bow
man expressed the wish that the
mothers, wives, daughters and sisters
of Americans who are in the United
States service might meet together,
for. those who have given loved ones
can appropriately gather in a COM
mon cause. Discussing the matter
with c. Floyd Hopkins, manager for
Wilmer g. Vincent, Mr.. Hopkins eX-
pressed the opinion that Madame
-Heink would very gladly
meet the women of Harrisburg. The
famous singer gave a prompt and
gracious consent, and Wilmer &
Vincent contributed the Orpheum
theater without charge for the oc-
casion.
Knows What War Means
1t is not surprising that Madome
-Heink should take a por-
ton of a day from her busy life to
honor Harrisburg women who have
given loved ones to fight democracy's
great battle Herself the mother of
several children. she has given four
sons, as well as her daughters hus-
TCanffuuaI oxn Dono
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
Silk Underwear Worn by
Allied Troops in Battle
By l4ssocfated 1rcss

New York. Oct. 26.-The fact that
troops of the entente allies are wear
ing silk as protective armor against
blood poisoning from wounds, has
partially accounted for the huge
shipments of American silk fabrics
abroad since the beginning of the war
in the opinion of silk trade authori-
ties who have just returned to this
country FROM France. The destina-
ton and use of this silk has hereto-
fore been regarded as a trade mys-
terry
1t was learned early in the war,
according to these authorities that IL
soldiers wore silk next to the skin
there was less danger from blood
poisoning IL the silk were driven into
the wound than in the case of cotton
or woolen fabrics. This discovery
resulted in the manufacture of a spe-
cial silk. prepared by secret proc
ess, which is now generally used by
the allied armies
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
FRENCH FORD TWO
RIVERS TO SMASH
GERMAN MACHINE
Hundreds of Prisoners Taken
by Petain's Poilus in
Great Victory
BY associated Press

Paris, Oct. 26. - The village OF
Draeibank, Papegoed wood and a
number of fortified farms were cap
tured by the French in an attack
launched this morning on the Fland-
ers front, the war office reports. Hun
dreds of prisoners were taken.
The French forced a crossing OF
two rivers, wading through water up
to their shoulders.
On the Aisne front the ground
newly won is being consolidated and
no important fighting occurred dur
ing the night. The Germans re-
newed their attacks in the Verdun
sector and were again beaten back
suffering large losses.
Laon Is Near
The French have reached the
Aisne canal and Laon, eight miles
away, is in sight. Following up the
victory of Tuesday, the French took
Monkey mountain east of Vauxailion
the village of Pinon and the forest
OF the same name, as well as the
village of Pargny- Filain.
Certain Generalization in the Ger
man command is shown by contra
dictory orders found on prisoners
The question is asked where another
retreat is intended.
Crossing the battlefield in the vi
cinity of Vaurains and st. Qutlialr
farms the correspondent obtained
ample evidence of the extent of the
splendid French victory. Hundreds
of prisoners in large groups were
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
German Press Worried by
Frances Easy Victories
and Continued Advances
BY Associated Press

Amsterdam, Oct. 25.-German
newspapers are uneasy over the
French advance northeast of Sois-
sons. Those at Cologne say it is
impossible to minimize the impor-
tance of the French blow. The
Volkszeitung, says:
I'VE must not exaggerate the
meaning of the French advance. 1t
is only an initial success. =
We must not forget what resistance
our brilliant troops have offered to
the numerically superior enemy"
The Frankfuerter Zeitung charac-
terizes the battle as painful for
Germany, but not desperate, and be-.
lieves Frances aim is the capture
of Laon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
SCORE FARMERS
WHODO NOT BUY
LIBERTY BONDS
Jennings and Mccormick Say
Rural Residents Do Not
Understand
FEW HAVE SUBSCRIBED
Make 1t Clear They ID Not
Criticise Those Who Have
Aided the Government
FEW HAVE SUBSCRIBED

VIII the farmers of the Harrisburg
district come forward and do their
full share in subscribing to Liberty
Loan Bonds?
That is the question that is agita-
ting the minds of the leaders of the
Liberty Loan movement here, who
say that the figures show the farmer
mas not done his part
William Jennings, chairman of the
committee which is conducting the
Dauphin county bond drive, says the
farmers do not realize the situation.
In this he is backed by Donald Me
Cormick, who is in charge of the
Liberty Loan campaign in the entire
Harrisburg district.
The farmers are back" said Mr..
Jennings this morning. IF you will
iook at the figures for Dauphin
county you will find that of the more
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
Munitions Plant Burns
With RainbOw-Like Flames
By Associated Press

Montreal, Oct. 26.-Tremendous
explosions destroyed part fthe
plant of the Canadian Explosives
companies at Vaudeville this morn
ing A special train carrying fire
fighting apparatus has ben sent from
Montreal. Early reports indicated
there had ben no loss of life,
The detonations continued for an
hour. The sky was lit up as though
by rainbows with the multicolored
flames of burning acids.
The explosions are believed to
have started from fire discovered in
a shell-filling building. A heavy wind
blew the flames straight across the
plant
The company employs about 1900
men. The damage is estimated al
$1,600.000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
AND
PLANTING ALONG
RIVER COMPLETE
Large Force Working ON the
Slopes From Maclay to
Hamilton Streets

Treatment of the river slopes
from Maclay street to the south side
of Hamilton street has been under
way since early in the summer un-
der the supervision of the City Park
Department. With the riprapping
of this long stretch of the bank and
the planting completed the slopes
have been well fortified against any
serious wash or other damage by
nigh water during the winter and
spring months each year.
AT Maclay street there has been
placed hundreds of loads of dis
carded asphalt from the uptown
streets secured from the highway
department. This fill was needed
at that point because of the ter
rifle force of water and ice when
the river is near flood stage. Lead
ing down from the northern line of
Maclay street a combination path
aad roadway seventy-five feet long
and eight feet wide was constructed
and has been finished with cobble-
stones Later it will either be
rough grouted or paved with brick.
The planting on either side is jap
anese barberry and is arranged $50
that a perspective view from Second
and Maclay streets. shows no signs
of the roadway.
Ramps Placed
AT PETER, Muench. Kelker and
Hamilton streets ramps have been
placed with smooth cemented sur
faces to make access comfortable
and easy from the upper park level
With the exception of Muench street
these ramps are four feet in width
and from los to 124 feet in length.
The planting scheme has been car
ried out elaborately the park Off
cials considering it advisable to
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
Even the Kaiser Owns an
American Liberty Bond

Philadelphia, Oct 26.-Kaiser
Wllheim owns Liberty Bond, it be-
came known yesterday.
Gustavus Remak. Jr,. an attorney
has been handling funds of German
estates in the vicinity of PhiIadel-
phia, and in settling one estate re-
Gently. he had balance of $50
which belonged to the Imperial Ger
man government
Yesterday he applied $50 of that
amount to Liberty Bond, to help
America win the war against its
owner.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
Russians Repulse Attack;
TeutOn Lines Withdrawn
% Assoefafcd Prefl

Petrograd, Oct. 26.-Russian forces
on the Werder coast of Esthonia
yesterday repulsed a German de-
dachment. the Russian war office an
nounced to-day. Part of the German
naval squadron, including some
dreadnaughts the statement adds,
is anchored in Kuivast bay, on the
eastern side of Moon island, in the
Gulf of Riga.
The Russian troops on the north
ern end of the front, following the
Germans in their withdrawal in that
sector, have advanced as far as the
Riga-Orel railroad without discover
ing the enemy, the war office reports.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
Lack of Confidence in
Government Is Voted by
Italian Lower Chamber
BY ASSocintcd Prcse

Rome. Oct. 26.-The Government
has been defeated in the Chamber of
Deputies when a vote of confidence
failed by 3l4 to 90.
The Italian parliament reopened it's
sessions less than two weeks ago. A
dispatch from Turin on Oct ober II
said that the position of the Govern
ment was endangered because of the
serious riots in Turin during the lat
ter part of August and because of the
general food crisis throughout Italy.
The food controller Giuseppe Canepa,
resigned owing the to food situation.
The dispatch said that the govern
ment would be called upon by parlia-
ment to justify its action.
The Rome correspondent of the
Petit PaPisien reported Thursday that
political circles in Italy were con-
vinced that Minister of the Interior
Orlado shortly would be called upon
to form a national ministry.
When the Salandra ministry re-
signed in June. 1916, it was succeeded
by the present Boselli cabinet, which
was reconstructed June 16. 1917.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
b Associated Press

Rome, Oct. 26.-Under the Aus
tro-German pressure on the Isonzo
front the Italians have withdrawn
their lines to the border in one sec
tor and are preparing for the evacua-
tion of the Bainsizza plateau, the
war office announced to-day.
The text of the statement reads:
The hostile offensive against our
left wing on the Julian front CON
tinued Wednesday night and yester-
day, conducted by powerful forces.
From Montemaggiore to the west
OF Auzza we have withdrawn on our
boundary line, in consequence of
which we had to provide for the
evacuation of the Bainsizza plateau.
East of Gorilla and on the Carso
the situation is unchanged.
Ten enemy airplanes were brought
down or forced to land by our avia-
tors yesterday"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
Lalance-G GrOsjean Men
Get 10 Per Cent. Increase

The Lalance-Grosjean Mfg. Co,
with large plants at Division and
Seventh streets. to-day posted notice
that all employees are to receive an
advance of ten per cent. in wages.
effective October %.
This is the third increase granted
during this year, each for ten per
cent. The company is doing a rush
ing business with immense orders
ahead
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KAISER HoNoRs SULTAN

BY associated Press
London, Oct. 26.-Emperor Will
liam on leaving Constantinople says
an Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Amsterdam. invited the Sultan
of Turkey to visit Berlin. The Sultan
may visit Vienna. Sofia and Berlin
in November.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
Continued on Page A.
SCOTT RESIGNS

Washington. Oct. 26.-Frank A.
Scott, of Cleveland. Ohio, has resign
ed as chairman of the war industries
board. Mr.. Scott was compelled by
i'll health to relinquish his duties. Mr..
Scott will be succeeded temporarily
by Robert s. Lovett. priority director
of the board
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
LAsr 49, or MoNrN rArAL

Wllismsport, Oct. z6.-Harry PnelU, 50, committed
suicide by hanging himself IN his home in Northumber-
land to-day rive years aso PinelH accompanied by his
brother bis wife and three children, came here from Aus
traha One year later his brother died His wife died
the year and children in the successive years
All passed away during the last week in October PIN,
eli became despondent and melancholy as that week ap
preached this year.
U. S, TO PROSECUTE GoUGERs
Washington, Oct 26.-charges have been received b.
the Department Of Justice from persons in various sec
ors TO the effect that retail and wholesale coal dealer.
are violating the law in charging more for coal than 6
By the fuel administration Investigation Of this
has teen ordered with view 10 institurng ermina.
prosecutions.
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity: In
ereasing cIOudlness, probably
followed by rain Tonight and
ON saturday; warmer Tonight.
For Eastern Pennsylvania; Prob
ably rain late Tonight and on
Saturday; warmer Tonight. In
creasing south winds.
River
The upper portion of the main
river will begin to fall Tonight
and the lower portion Saturday.
fall. A stnge of about 4.7 feet
in Indicated for Harrisburg
Saturday morning.
General Conditions
Pressure is high along the Mid
die Atlantic coast and over the
North Pacific States. A disturb
ance of moderate energy liz CEN
trul over SOutheasaern Mime
sofa, with n secondary depres-
sion over Colorado.
Rain has fallen over a broad belt
of country extending from the
West Gulf coast nOrtheastward
through the Mississippi and
Lower Missouri valleys and the
western portion of the Lake Re-
giOn into Canada. Ii is to rs
degrees warmer in the South
and ia the Lower Ohio and
Middle Mississippi valleys and
over most of the Lake Region.
Temperature, n. M, 30.
Suni Rises, 6iz0 a. mi sets, 5:OS
ID. NJ.
M0Ont Full moon, October 2.
River stages 81 feet above low
water mark.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, 81.
Lowest temperature, Il.
Mean temperature. A.
Normal temperature, so.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
ITALIANS DRAW
BACK BEFORE
TEUTON ATTACK
Prepare TO Evacuate Com
manding Plateau Won After
Whole Summers Fighting

Berlin, Oct. 26.-Via London
The Austro-Germans in their
offensive on the Isonzo front
have captured more than 10000
Italians, the German war office
announced to-day. More than
800 guns also were taken.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
SMASHING VICTORY
WON BY ALLIES IN
GREAT NEW BATTLE

French and British Troops Open Nw OfnOe Flanders Where Ko Hosts
Are Rolled Back by Determined us and Tomes Pes Men Capture Hun
deds Many Fortified Poons All Caber With War
Booty Left by Fleeing Teutons
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Earl W. Waltz, f. En-
II. NeR
Thomas " ButteryOrth, Emm Graf.
burghi David a. Murray, Harrisburg.
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Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, 81.
Lowest temperature, -.
Mean temperature. 4z.
Normal temperature, so.
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-01
NO FAIR PREMIUMS HAVE
BEEN PAID TO WINNERS

The report of the fair association
shows that no premiums have been
paid There is due to the people who
made exhibits $841.54. The associa-
tion has received $6,498.42. of which
s1.o1S was money held over in the
bank, and $454.74 balance on hand
in the treasury. The association
paid out $6.49S.42, which included
race winnings and expenses of the
fair and owes $841.54 In premiums,
and $4S024 OF other bills yet unpaid,
a total of $1,321.7S. The fair cost
$7,S2020 and the receipts were $4.-
s90.47. 1t is expected that the coun-
ty will pay half the premious and II
1t does the premium winners will get
half their money. The remainder will
not be paid unless the stockholders
voluntarily contribute, as the stock
is nonassessable and there as are no
assets as the grounds belong to the
city. The annual stockholders meet
ing will be held soon and the mat
ters discussed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-01
POINTER FOR HOOVER.

Editor Reflector: l think that |
have hit upon a plan whereby our
next Christmas candy can be supplied
by the food conservation process.
When making my sweet pickles this
fell / tried an experiment that saw
cd a great deal OF sugar. sent to
the grocery store for the vinegar left
over in the sweet pickle keg and
found that Il was hard to get because
II was emptied into the waste. Fin
ally found some and they gave me
all / wanted This vinegar can be
used in all kinds OF pickling where
sugar and spices are called for at a
saving OF more than half the sugar
and spice and the flavor OF the pick
les greatly improved. II this could
be worked out by Mr.. Hoover thru
the merchants now. 30 that they
could strain It and store II away for
use by the housewives next season,
the 1918 Christmas candy problem
would be solved.-Mrs. N. L. Dob
kins.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-01
DIR. b. Il. KELLY TO RAISE
MONEY FOR DENTAL UNIT

DR.. B. E. Kelly was today delegat-
ed by R. J. Rinehart of the dental
ambulance committee at Kansas City
to raise money in Abilene for the
dental ambulance organization. This
organization Is branch of the pre-
paredness league. Many of the boys
going to France will need dental
service and it Is for this purpose that
the dental ambulance Is formed.
The dental ambulance has promis-
ed the government to try and raise
funds for fifty of these units, which
will cost about $500 per unit. Dr..
Kelly will try and raise from 800
to $50 In Abilene. The matter will
be taken up before a meeting of the
Abilene dentists, which is to be held
soon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-01
SCHOOL TEACHER
BOOSTS FOR LIBERTY BONDS

Miss Name McTnerney, teacher of
the second grade, is pulling off quite
an original stunt with her young
sters. She is soliciting her pupils to
buy a $50 Liberty Bond. This bond
will be cashed the year the children
graduate, which will be eleven years
hence. or 1928, and the money spent
for class purposes. If she is unable
to raise the $50 in the grade she
will make up the deficit by giving
a children's program, to which a
small admission will be charged. 1t
is a clever idea and all wish her sue
Tribune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-01
COUNTY ATTORNEY CHARGES 3
VIOLATED "BONE DRY" LAW

County Attorney Bischoff yester-
day received word from the state
board OF health concerning the
amount of alcohol in samples of
hard cider which Mr.. Bischoff sent
to the board. The hard cider prov
ed to have from four and one-half
to Ave per cent OF alcohol. Two
cases were filed by the district clerk
w. II. Light and F. E. Wyatt Of
Herington we're charged with selling
hard cider containing FIVE per cent
alcohol and N. A. Nielsen has a
similar charge against him. The
county attorney has another charge
against merchant in Chapman, but
as yet, has not received the analysis
from the state board OF health.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-01
ELMO'S BOOSTER DAY
WAS A BIG SUCCESS

Elmo's Booster Day on Saturday
October 20, was fine example of
what can be done In a small town
and deserves the praise OF everyone
connected with the affair. The morn
Ing looked everything but promising
as II rained until 10 o'clock, but as
the sky cleared the crowds began to
appear. At 2 o'clock, the time set
for the parade. the streets were q
solid mass OF cars and visitors. The
parade. nearly one mile long. headed
by the band. was truly a worthy
achievement. School floats featur-
Ing the national colors. mingled with
various forms OF motor and horse
drawn vehicles we're to be seen.
The first prize in school floats was
awarded to Prairie Union. Miss Adele
Hill teacher. Second prize, Elmo's
primary room, Miss Anna Bonfiield
teacher. Best decorated car, went to
the Elmo girls basket ball team.
Best decorated pony, Milton Cole.
Oldest couple, Froon and Wendt.
At the high school in the evening
Doctor Blayney from Abilene deliv-
cred one OF the best lectures heard
in Elmo for some time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-01
KANSAS READY TO PUT RED
TRIANGLE ON BATTLE FRONT
Dickinson County Is Asked to Give
$4,000.

The plan TO make the red triangle
as conspicuous as the Red Cross In
Kansas and to make both OF them the
antidote for the kaisers' double-cross,
received additional impetus yester-
day. Already the business OF sched-
uiing speakers in the big drive to pc
gin this week has proceeded to an
encouraging degree, the publicity de-
nartment has 1t work outlined and
the office force at state headquarters
in the New England building is Key
ed up for the strenuous work ahead.
Dickinson, which is placed IN the
tenth district, is expected to give $4,-
600. The tenth district Is asked 10
give $4,000. The amounts for the
county were apportioned by Chair
man Wiley. All the districts which
have not effected permanent organl-
cations already are erpected to do 80
not later than Tuesday and to re-
mort to Chairman Wiley by wire. with
requests for speakers to address
their principal meetings. Henry j.
Allen. Just returned from France
will give several days to the cam
naign: DR.. Burris jenkins OF Kansas
city. will do likewise and number
Of other speakers conversant with
war and soldier needs will be In the
game.