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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13

formation that he had the honor to
be the first German captured by an
American. He weighed 220 pounds
and was the largest German taken
on that particular front in more
than a month.
The attention of the Americans
from now on will be largely devoted
to rifle practice. There seems to be
some difficulty in procuring ranges.
There are now several two-hundred-
yard rangers but none has yet been
constructed for longer work. A
location, however. has been found
for two observation-disclosures ranges
where sniping can be taught.
The construction of ranges is diff
ficult on account of the labor of
digging pits through the rocky soil.
In one place half the work was done
by the French and left for the
Americans to complete. The Sam
mees found their side much harder.
and indeed the work of getting the
pick through seemed so arduous that
the officer ordered his men to quit
the job. A general arrived,
I'm not going to have any of my
men say can't while the French
can hear them," he said. And the
work was carried to completion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
DRAFT LAW IS
TIGHTENING UP
Crowder Says Exemptions
Are to Be Made Only For
Benefit of Nation


Washington. Aug. 1S. = Renewed
emphasis was laid by Provost Marshal
ieneral Crowder yesterday upon the
tact that Congress framed the army
draft law in the interest of the ma
ton. not of the individual. For that
reason the lines are being drawn tight
in the matter of exemptions.
There has been much discussion of
the exemption problem, based on an
erroneous view of the laws purpose.
which assumed that married men, for
instance, would be exempted without
question.
General Crowder has taken the po-
sition in recent rulings that married
men will be exempted only when it is
to the interest of the Government that
they should be excused from service.
II the removal of the drafted man
from his family circle probably would
result in the family becoming a public
burden, 1t is to the interest of the
Government to leave him in his civil
occupation. so as not to care for his
dependents.
An Interpretation similarly rigid
has now been placed upon exemptions
for industrial reasons. An employer
seeking exemption for a man he con-
siders Indispensable must first make
a showing in regard to that business.
He must prove to the boards satisfac-
ton that his industry is necessary to
the public interest or to the mainte-
nance of the military establishment,
and supplement this showing with af-
fidavits stating that the particular in
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
City Manager Plan
Up Again in Altoona

Altoona, Pa, Aug. 13.-The prop
osition for a trial of the city manager
is still being pressed. 1t is probable
that a committee of fifty eight citi-
zens, two of them from each precinct
in the city, will recommend four
candidates on that issue. They Will
consist as is now heard of two prom
inent merchants standing for the
business interests and two working
men, representing the wage earners.
men representing the wage-e -earners.
make a strong combination to be
backed by a platform assuring eff
ficiency in city government.
On the other hand many residents
are said to not be willing to adopt
such plan of conducting municipal
affairs. The present commissioners
1t is understood, may seek reelection
and appeal to the conservative ele-
ment to not make a change at this
time advancing among other rea-
sons that it is proving too expensive
elsewhere and to await developments
to see If such form of government
is successful wehre now being used
before adopting it here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
rs COUNTIES ARE
ON $3.50 BASIS
State and Local Communities
Will Join in Building
of Roads

Twenty-six counties of the State
are reported by the State Highway
Department to have signified their
Intention to unite with the Common
wealth on a "fifty-fifty" bases for
construction of roads. This number
Includes Alleghenhy. which was the
first to act under the law of 1895
authorizing counties to borrow
money for highway construction and
which has the best road system of
any county in the State. most of
which is incorporated in the State
highway system. In addition sew
eral counties have united with the
State for construction of through
roads.
The counties which have agreed
to go in with the State on equal
shares of cost of construction, which
will require some of the counties
to issue bonds If they do not raise
the money by other means such as
contributions fro mgood roads asso-
ciaitons or special taxes, are Allie
gheny, Armstrong, Butler, Beaver,
Bradford, Crawford. Cambria. Ches-
ter, Erie. Elk, Fayette, Greene. In
diana, Lawrence, Luzerne, Mexican,
Mercer. Montgomery, Northampton,
Northumberland, Potter, Tioga,
Somerset, Venango, Washington and
Westmareland.
"All of these counties have set no
limit to the sum they are willing to
spend as long as the State is willing
to expend a similar amount for some
purposes" says a department state
ment. State highway construction
under the fifty fifty" basis plan
means that the State Highway De-
partment makes the surveys and
plans; let's the contracts and super
vises the work in detail"
The counties working with the
State for a through road are Ale
gheny, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence
Mercer, Crawford and Erie which
| burCh tO Erie
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
SnakeOil
VIII Positively Relieve Pain in
Three Minutes

Try it right now for Rheumatism.
Neuralgia, Lumbago, sore, stiff and
swollen joints. pains in the head, back
and limbs. corns. bunions. etc. After
one application pain disappears as il
by magic.
A new remedy used internally and
externally for Coughs, Colds, Croup.
Sore Throat, Diphtheria and Tonsilitis'
The oil is conceded to be the most
penetrating remedy known. Its promuf
and Immediate effect IN relieving pain
is due to the factlthat 1t penetrates to
thqAaffected parts at once. AS an III
lustration, pour ten drops on the
thickest piece of sole leather and il
will penetrate this substance through
and through in three minutes
Accept no substitute. This great oil
is golden red color only. Every bottle
guaranteed; csc, SOC and $1.00 a bot
tie, or money refunded at Geo. A. Cor
gas drug store.-Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
Presbyterian Church Will
Have Refc=ed Minister

Millerstown, Pa, Aug. 13. - Not
confining itself to nts own denomina-
ton, the local Presbyterian charge
has gone into the Reformed church
to secure its new minister, the Rev.
C. A. Waltman, who comes from the
Seward, Pa, Reformed church. The
salary of the Rev. Mr.. Waltman will
be $1,000 and parsonage for serving
the Millerstown and Perry Valley
Presbyterian churches.
The Rev. Mr.. Waltman served as
pastor of the Blain Reformed church
during the year 1905-06. He was
president of the Perry County Sab
bath School Association during that
time.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
Well-known Speakers at
Mt. Gretna Campmeeting

Mount Gretna, Pa, Aug. 13.-Ser-
vices yesterday at the campmeeting
of the United Brethren in Christ at
tracted the largest attendance in the
history of the camp. The Rev. Har-
ris G. Gregg, of Chicago, was the
principal speaker. Other speakers
included the Rev. J. r. Mcdonald, of
Lykens; the Rev. 1. Moyet Hershey,
Myerstown; d. l.. Kaufman, High
spire; Charles F. Clippinger, Harris
burg, and Mrs. Weirick, and Mar
garet T. Russell, Mobile. Ala
Hundreds of persons from Berks,
Dauphin, Lancaster and Schuylkin
counties attended the meetings.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
CAPTAIN TAKES
FIRST GERMAN
Goes With French "Over the
Top" and Takes a 200
Founder

American Expeditionary Army
Aug. 13.-An American captain who
returned from the French front yes
terday, took a German prisoner.
The officer was at the front only
for observation, but when he heard
that small raid was planned, he
begged to be included in the party.
His French guide objected, saying:
MY orders are not to get you
killed"
"I hope you carry out your
order" replied the American, but
1 have been instructed to see just
as much as I can" He won his
point and made the trip over No
Mans Land to a close-lying trench.
The German was subdued when
prodded in the abdomen with an
automatic but the captain was
anxious to preserve his souvenir in
tact. The German was a sergeant.
His captor found il impossible to
move him to enthusiasm by the in
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13

daughter asked me to try Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as
she had taken it with good results.
1 did so, my weakness disappeared,
gained in strength, moved into our
new home, did all kinds of garden
work, shoveled dirt. did building and
cement work, and raised hundreds
of chickens and ducks. 1 cannot say
enough in praise of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and il
these facts are useful you may pub
lish them for the benefit of other
men."-Mrs. NJ. o. Johnston.
Route D, Box 100, Richmond, Ind.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
,elson' e which arrived here,
Says 80 Per Cent. of Unfit
Can Be Reclaimed

New York, Aug. 13.-Ninety per
cent of the men rejected by the
military authorities for physical dis
abilities can be reclaimed for the SER
vice of the country, according to
DR.. John III. Quayle, of Cleveland,
Ohio, author of the bill introduced
in the Senate yesterday by Senator
Pomerene looking to that consum-
nation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
NO HEADACHE OR
NEURALGIA PAIN
Get a 10 cent package of DR..
James Headache Powders
and don't suffer.

When your head aches you simply
must have relief or you will go wild.
It's needless to suffer when you can
take remedy like DR.. James Head
ache Powders and relieve the pain
and neuralgia at once. Send someone
to the drug store now for a dime
package of DR.. James Headache
Powders. Don't suffer. In a few
moments you will feel fine-head-
ache gone-no more neuralgia pain.
ADV
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
( s|'7NTSElfaMENTyIEa|

ORPHEUM = Wednesday. matinee
and night, August 15-"Some Show"
CFurlesque).
Thursday and Fridav August 16 and
II, with daily matinees The In
nocent Maids" (Burlesque).
Law of Compensa-
tion."
REG ENT-"The Undying Flame"
PAATANG PARk-Vaudevile
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13

To say that the coming weeks bill
at the Paxtang Park Theater will ex-
Gel the one presented
PnNtnng by the park manage
Park ment during the past
Vaudeville week may sound like a
pretty strong state
ment, but Manager Davis assures us
that his show for this week will be
one of the best the town has ever had.
The headline act will be furnished by
II. ID. Berg, producer of national
reputation, who will offer his latest
production, IAN Heir For a Night"
miniature musical comedy with laughs
galore. Arthur West, comedian; Cecil
Renard, ingenue. and Fred j. Ray
mond. Jr. juvenile. are the principal
supported by p ''ziegheldian" beauty
chorus. The stage settings and cos
tuning of the act are said to be two
quaint humor that runs through the
entire piece. puts it in a class by itself
when compared with the average girl
act. Others who will be seen with
are Mons. Herbert, who presents a
most amusing novelty musical Offer
ing, and Jack Polk. monologist, with
a new line OF funny stories and laugh
provoking parodies.
In conjunction with the regular
vaudeville show, a three-reel feature
hlm, entitled, THE King of the Rails"
formance. The first reel pictures ali
the different forms of transportation,
beginning with the period when the
Indian squaw carried her papoose ON
her. back, up to the final triumph of
modern transportation-the electrif-
cation of 440 miles of the Chicaso
Milwaukee and st. Paul Railroad over
the Rocky Mountains. The second
reel shows the construction of one of
these monster locomotives of nearly
5000 horsepower, and the third reel
takes the audience on 20O-mile ride
through the American Alps on the
front end of the electric locomotive.
free fireworks display at Paxtanp
and the park management promises 10
make this display gorgeous enough to
make up for the exhibition that was
day evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
All Traces of ScrOfuIa
Eradicated From the System

With highly satisfactory results for
Scrofula. Being made of the roots
and herbs of the forest. 1t is guaran-
teed purely vegetable, and absolutely
flee from all mineral ingredients.
You can obtain S. S. S. from any
drugstore. Our chief medical adviser
is an expert on all blood disorders,
and will cheerfully give you full ad-
vice as to the treatment of your own
case. Address Swift Specific Co.,
Dept. P214. Atlanta, Ga.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
JELLICOE NEEDS REST,
TO QUIT AS SEA LORD

London, Aug. 13.-In well-ln-
formed naval circles. says the Sun
day Times" further change in
the personnel of the Admiralty
board Is expected shortly as Adj
miral Jellicoe, the First Sea Lord
1eeis that he is in urgent need of
rest. A
IN the even tof Admiral Jellicoe's
resignation, the newspaper adds,
Vice Admiral Sir David Beatty.
commander of the British Grand
Fleet, probably may succeed him.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
FISHERMEN DROWN

Boston, Aug. Nineteen Por-
tuguese fishermen, of Provincetown.
were drowned when dories in which
they were fishing off Cape Cod were
swamped by gale that came up
suddenly late Friday afternoon. The
men were fro mthe gshing sehoon-
ers Mary G. Santos and The Natalie
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13

from my age that
when going up
stairs l had to go
very slowly with
my hands on the
steps, then sit
down at the top
to rest. The
doctor said he
thought 1 should
have an opera
ton, and my
friends thought
] would not live
to move into our
new house, NV
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
BY the greatest of all purifiers

A common mistake ir the treat
ment of scrofula has been the use
of mercury and other mineral mix
lures, the effect of which is to bot
tie up the impurities in the blood,
and hide them from the surface.
The impurities and dangers are
only added to in this way.
For more than fifty years S. S. S.
has been the one recognized reliable
blood remedy that has been used
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
AUTO OWNERS MUST
CURTAIL GASOLINE USE

Washington. Aug. 13. - Owners OF
II the United States and her allies arc
to have sufficient gasoline for war
purposes.
That warning went forth from the
terday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
CLIMBED STAIRS
ON her HANDS
Too Ill to Walk Upright.
Operation Advised. Saved
by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

This woman now raises chickens
and does manual labor. Read her
story:
Richmond, Ind.-"For two wears
l was so sick and weak with trnn ILL.,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13

Norma Talmadge, in n powerf,il
drama of timely interest, THE Law OF
G o m pc nsation,'
Norma TalmadSe which offers this
in "Hhe law young. popular
OF compensation" star an opportu-
nifty to make full
use OF her versatile dramatic gifts, is
the Selznick feature at the Colonial
to-day and tomorrow. Picture lovers
viii recall with pleasure Miss Tall
madge's last appearance in Poppy"
A Mack Sennett-Keystone comedy
featuring Slim Summerville and other
favorites in The Dog Catcher's Love"
also a Metro comedy. Lest We For
nesday, for one day only, the Metro
Film Company will present wonder
play of the great outdoors, THE Hid
den Spring, featuring Harold Lock-
wood. Lockwood is young man
who has been born and brought up in
cities, but who has got out into the
wilds whenever it was possible.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13

dividual is indispensable to the in
dustry.
Reasons must be given as to why 1t
would be impossible to replace the
registered man with another. not !. OF,
military age, or with woman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13

Discriminating lovers of the silent
crama are promised noteworthy
photoplay attraction
Mime. PetrOva when they visit the
at the Regent Theater to
Regent To-day day and tomorrow,
where Nine, Olga
Petrova is being presented in her first
Paramount picture, The Undying
Flame" AS a child of ancient Egypt,
Nine. Petrova is gloriously beautiful
in her pagan jewelry, sandals and
queer filmy garments, and il is easy
tc imagine her as a Pharaoh's daugh-
ter, wandering about the palaces on
the banks of the Nile. This princess
unfortunately falls in love with a
mere shepherd lad, but, of course, the
dignity of her ranks will not allow
them to marry. Thus il is that in
plighting their troth after the manner
of lovers in those days, they break in
two rare scarab, symbol of enduring
affection and each keeps half, al
though they are destined never to see
each other again. Centuries later, as
Grace Leslie, the princess meets the
reincarnated spirit of the shepherd,
and they discover that each of them
possesses half of the scarab, and.
although they are not aware of the
fact that they have known each other
centuries before, they marry, thus full
filling their destiny end accomplishing
the mission of the mystic scarab.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
EDUCATIONAL
School of Commerce

Troup Building, is S. Market SQUARE
Noted for thorough training in
Business and -Stenography. Wonder
full demand for Bookkeepers and
Stenographers.
CIVIL SERVICE COURSE
Be Patriotic-Save Time-Begin Now
School Open All Summer
OUR OFFER = Right Training by
Specialists and High Grade Posi-.
tions. You take a Business Course
but Once. The BEST Is What
You Want.
Bell 4S5 Cumberland Aaaa
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
ASK PIGGERY nIns

Bids for the construction of a mod
ern, piggery at the County Almshouse
VIII be asked by the Poor Directors.
August 81 -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
Resorts
ATLANTIC CITY. n. }.
Fireproof HOTEL WILLARD

New York ave. and Beach; delightfully."-
cool location; open surroundings; full
ocean view; running water in rooms;
bathing privileges; excellent table:
capacity, 400
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13
THRONGS GATHER
AT MT. GRETNA
Only Perfunctory Routine Is
Imposed Upon Soldiers
on Sunday

Mt. Gretna, Pa. Aug. ia crowd
estimated at fifteen thousand, from
all parts of Eastern and Central
Pennsylvania congregated yesterday.
A fair proportion was attracted by
campmeeting, but the majority
visited the camp of the Pennsylvania
auxiliary units between services.
There were over four hundred bug
gies and carriages and about two
thousand automobiles parked in var
ious sections of the military reser-
walton.
The day was given over almost
entirely to the entertainment of
guests and only the most perfunctory
rountine was imposed upon the
soldiers.
Uniforms, hats, s,leggings,s shoes. un-
derwear and other supplies were is
sued yesterday to the enlisted men
of the military police and yesterday
afternoon, after the apparel had
been donned. Captain Henry Crofut,
commander of the Philadelphia Com
pany. and Captain j. Clyde Miller,
commander of the Pittsburgh Com
pany, made an inspection of their
respective commands for the first
time in full uniform.
Allen Bids Farewell
Captain Charles Allen, U. s. A,
who was detailed as chief mastering
| officer, is preparing to leave Monday
and yesterday assembled all the com.
missioned officers of the camp tC
Lieutenant Colonel II. H. Williams
| headquarters and bid them fare
well, after making a most instructive
address as to the proper care of theii
commands when they reach activ,
service and giving them general ad
vice of a most instructive kind.
Notice has been received by Lieu
| tenant Colonel F. A. Snyder, com
mander of the Regiment of Engi
neers,to the effect that Companies d
of Pottsville, and E, of Philadelphia
Will arrive to-day. These troops will
find their tents erected and a splen
| did camp with a warm mess await
ing them. These are newly-enlisteC
organizations, and are largely mex
perienced men.
Captain George w. Roberts, com
mander of Troop c, First Pennsyl
vania Cavalry, formerly the Cover
nor's Troop, was visitor during tn,
day at headquarters.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13

NELLUNDY Virginia ay. %
l minute to Steel Pier; excellent cui-
running water; elevator to street
level. Capacity $50. Special $3.50 up
weekly: $3.50 up daily. E. H. LUNDH,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-13

Miller's Antiseptic OH Known as
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
Great Interest IN
BOY SCOUTS swimming

Much interest wis manifested in the
swimming meet at Camp Rodney Of
Boy Scouts near Middletown last
week. Tho stand near the swim
ming pier, which was built by the
Scouts. was lined with visitors. Fol
lowing is a list OF the events with
the winners:
No. ], Dive for form)-William Long
acre. II. Stout and W. Walker.
No. 2. High Dive for form l-Grihth,
Longacre and Rossland.
No. 3, Dive. from surface lfor forml-
Haitsch, johnson and Draper.
No. 4, Plunge, for distance-Nelson
Fritz, Longacro and Walker.
No. 8, 100 yard swim lfor cup with
25-yard handicap for smaller scouts
Longacre, Booth and Stout.
No. @, swim under water-Booth,
Richards and Stout.
No. &, JO-yard dash tfor cupl-iWal.
ker, Richards and Booth.
No. 10, so yard on back-Booth, Stout
and Haitsch.
Numbers : and ., obstacle race. med
ley race were not called.
Numbers 8. 8. 10 we're events for which
handsome silver cups were given by T.
S. Senator Salisbury. There are very
few camps which arc 90 honored as 10
be able to offer such prizes for junior
swimming events.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
Amt
Nature
Wonderful
HORACE IN pREAMLAND

What! Am / dreaming remark
ed the stunned Horace as he swayed
on his heels for a few seconds, then
steadied himself after the shock.
That's the sixth panhandler ankled
by and didn't warble a sob sonata and
strike for a shekel to get some lunch
tho kind OF eats that boxcar raiahs
get in a bottle.
1T amt so, lt amt so. It can't he!'
he whispered as he grasped hold OF a
lamp post ull tho spongy feeling OF
his wabbly knees hardened 10 sup
porting qualities again. "No sir
something is wrong such things
couldn't be-" he continued
'If I'd had confee this morning, I'd
bet my rubber collar TO a liberty
bond somebody put a shot Of looney
liquid In the Java. But l didn't have
any coffee. / know I didn't, because /
got &c IN the railroad lunch room be-
fore leaving for this town"
with that. he unhuckled himself
from the post and started TO hoof the
Highway. Little did he know the won
ders yet TO be encountered while In
Wonderland.
CONTINUED tomorrow
Evening journal., 1917-08-27

Totals .... 1890. 2 s II
SCORE BY INNINGS.