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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-06
Pennsylvanians Get
Service Commissions

Washington, Aug 6. - Appoint
ments in the officers Reserve Corps
and National Army announced yester-
day by the War Department included
the following Pennsylvanians:
Captain, Engineer Reserve Corps.
Richard M. Jones, Pittsburgh: first
lieutenants, Engineer Reserve Corps,
Hays II. Clemens, Erie, and Samuel G.
Soffel, Pittsburgh.
Second lieutenant Engineer f,eserve
Corps, Leo P. Herman. Altoona
Second lieutenant. Ordnance Reserve
Corps, George /. Boles, st. Davids, and
Philip E. Thomas, Merton Station.
Captains, Medical Reserve Corps,
Gilbert Clement McMaster, Pittsburgh,
and George John Van Veichten, Scran-
ton.
First lieutenant. Medical Reserve
Corps, Howard Milton Kuehner. Phila-
delphia, and Harry Woodruff Title.
New Florence.
National Army Major, Infantry,
William S. Mckee, Pittsburgh.
Second lieutenant, Engineer Corps,
Frank H. Redding, Philipsburg.
First lieutenant, Quartermaster
Carps, Emerson G. custis. Philadel-
phia.
Following enlisted mon appointed
second lieutenants. Quartermaster
Carps: David F. Haupt. Frackville.
and Harold A. Thomson. Phoenix
Vile.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-06
Waited Fer Jitnsy Until
One Raced Past Him

Dinner pail in hand, he stood at
the intersection of Sixth and Ver-
beke streets this morning shortly
after o'clock waiting. While three
southbound trolley cars sped by he
moved not nor looked elsewhere ex-
cept northward Another of the cor
posation's carriers passed, filled to
capacity and then some. But he
gazed not their way. The hour hand
of the clock in the Plack jewelry
store further up the street moved
around toward 7 o'clock. Another
car hurried along. Still the man
with the pail only grasped the handle
more tightly and kept his eyes up
Sixth street. Then the big whistle
shrieked out 10 minutes of the start
ing hour at the railroad shops. The
waiter looked at his watch. then he
looked again up Sixth street 1t
was no bigger than a mans hand as
1t loomed in the distance, but he
saw it and took courage. It grew
nearer. He threw away the over
used cigar he had chewed on des-
perately in his watch for that which
now drew near, stepped out beyond
the curb, held up his hand only to
see a crowded auto race by.
What the hell" he swore as he
stepped back.
Mister. 70 uwaitin' for a jitney,"
boy asked him.
You bet l am" he snapped back
savagely. We'll, there amt no such
thlng. Don't you read the papers %
Then 1t dawned on the workman
that he hadn't read the news of the
Public Service missions action
and he sadly boarded Harrisburg
Railways ca rfor his work, 40 min
utes late, but not having given up,
by gum. until there was no other
way left.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-06
FOch Preferred His Own
Position to That of Enemy

Paris, Aug. 6.-The Echo de Paris
recalls a conversation between Pre-
mier Lloyd George and General Foch
soon after the general was appointed
to the supreme command, and says
1t has an important connection with
the present victory.
The British premier asked General
Foch If he had to choose between
his maps (the allied position) and
Won Hindenburg's, which he would
take.
General Foch replied unhesitating-
ly: my own"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-06

NOTICE is hereby given of the dis
solution of partnership. September 1,
1918. of Scheaffer & Bates. engaged In
the horseshoeing business at Marion
and Calder streets, Harrisburg. Pa. All
persons Indebted to said firm Will
please make payment on or before
September /. 1918. and all bills against
said firm should be presented for pay
ment on or before that date.
SCHEAFFER & BATES.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-06
FOR sALE-M1SCELLANEoUs

FOR SALE Specially designed
Pool and Billiard Table (two complete
sets of rails). made by Brunswick
lke-Collender. Used only in pri-
vate home - with full equipment -
$3.50. Will sell for $3.50. Address V.
]. Matthews, Room 304S. 12O Broad
way, New York.
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REAL ESTATE-For Sale or Rent

HOUSES AND GARAGES at Fifth
and Curtin streets. Possession oi
Igiftb street houses about July Is
ieiS. Fred C. Miller. 81 North Second
Bell phone 3O7J.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-06

GARAGE FOR RENT = In rear at
52s Camp street. Call at 1875 North
Sixth street
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Real Estate For Sale-Suburban
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

COMPLETE FURNISHED HOUSE
Win all modern conveniences. Ap-
ply sos North Eighteenth street. Bell
phone 1S44R.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-06

You and yours owe it to yourselves
to have the best home you can afford.
You may be paying enough rent now
to solve the problem-yet you may
not have solved it. May we help you
in your next home-hunt? It will cost
you nothing-it may be worth great
deal to you.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-06

BOOKS - 10000 new, old and rare
books, SC up. Aurand's. 925 N. Third.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-06

Many other Bargains in New and
! Used Tires.
Dial 1890. 912 North Third Street
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HELP wANTED-MaIe and Female

MAN = For cook, and two expert
enced Mattresses. Good wages. Apply
Bethlehem Restaurant. 196-19S South
Front street. Steelton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-06

SECONDHAND MOTOR TRUCK
FOR SALE CHEAP = 2-ton Mack
truck. complete with body. and some
International Harvester Company of
America. Truck Dept, 619 Walnut
street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-06

MAGNEToS - All types; 4 and 8
Bosch high tension. Eismann, Dixey.
Splitdorf, Mea, Remy and different
makes OF coils, cerburetors, etc. A.
SchiMman. 22-24-26 North Cameron
street. Bell S633.
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BUSINESS PERSONALS

Diamonds Bought for Cash; appraisers
for estate. p. II. Caplan Co. 206 Mkt.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-06

MONEY TO LOAN AT LEGAL RATES
on furniture. real estate and endorsed
notes. Licensed by the State and under
the supervision of the Banking De-
partment.
EQUITABLE INVESTMENT CO..
North Market Square.
Established 1904.
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FOR SALE. = 1921 Market street;
3-story brick dwelling; 8 rooms and
bath; all improvements porch front
and rear; possession on short notice;
only $4,000 cash necessary to pur-
15-acre farm, located Sh miles
from Harrisburg in Dauphin county;
2lb story stone dwelling with z
rooms; frame bank barn S0xS5; all
in good condition; well and running
water. sand soil. Price, $4,200.00.
Al Camp Hill; new 2-story brick
and stucco dwelling with rooms and
hath. gas; electric light; hot water
best. porches; lot, 50x155; garage.
Price. $4.s00.Oo. Immediate posses
BRINTON-PACKER CO.,
Second and Walnut Streets
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-06

EXECUTORS NOTICE
Letters testamentary having been
duly granted upon the estate OF will
liam 1. Taylor, late of Penbrook, Dau-
r. Speas, to whom all persons who
are indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make payment, and all
persons having any legal claim
shall make the same known without
delay.
BURTON r. SPEAS,
Executor,
Penbrook, Pa
I. B. SwARTZ,
Attorney at-Daw,
10S North Second Street.
Harrisburg. Pa.
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MONEY FOR COAL

WE LEND MONEY in compliance
with Act of June II, 1915, to individu-
ais in need of ready cash; small loans
a speciality; business confidential; /;
payments to suit borrowers conven-
ience; positively lowest rates in city.
PENNSYLVANIA INVESTMENT CO.,
1872 Walnut Street.
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Musical
TT ,,our Talking Machine needs re-
tr tuat call Bell Phone 3242J. An
ppsa1sert pa1a 1t will be at your service at onc&
ar bring machine to 1913 North Thru
street
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Musical
PIANOS TIN

TALKING MACHINES of all kinds
repaired by an expert. All work
promptly done and guaranteed. Call
Bell 2S04R. or 1904 Howard avenue.
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LEGAL NOTICES

THE New Idea Hosiery Co., Inc.,
Harrisburg, Pa, have declared semi
annual dividend of 3h per cent on
both the Common and Preferred
Stock
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-31
COMPARES MEN WITH TIRES
Philosopher Asserts That the impor
tant Auto Fixture Is Not Unlike
Some of Human Race.

"The more / have to do with auto
mobile tires" said Philosopher Jim,
"the better understand men. There
is no limit to the comparisons that
mighS be made, but let me ask your at
tention for just one of them. 1t turns
upon the way they come to an end,
men and tires alike.
"On my little roadster may have at
one and the same time two tires Of
such different character as this:
zone has served long and we'll. 1t
seems sound as ever, and still looks
good for lot Of work. But its healthy
appearance Is deceptive: 1t has a
vast number of well hidden decayed
cells.
"They began to go separately, not in
masses. No one part of that tire wore
out all by itself, The whole thing has
been slowly, subtly honeycombed with
wear.
''The limit is reached suddenly. The
end. prepared for slowly and in the
dark, comes swiftly; and 1t is very
complete end. The tire is goner, the
doctor can do nothing for it.
'Some men end like that; seemingly
vigorous one day; and the next day,
on the scrap heap.
"And then there are tires and men
that go the other way. They seem
worn and weakened, but they are
sound inside. The shell goes first, the
inner tube retains Its usefulness. You
know they are going, but they always
seem good for another days work, an
other hundred miles. They will stand
lot of patching.
"Tires are mighty human, and that's
why / really enjoy fussing with them
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-31
SET ADRIFT, DISCOVERS LAND
Priest, Offending Chief, Saved Life
and Later Returned With Story
OF Interesting Find.

New Zealand is Maoriland, the home
of most interesting race. About one
thousand years ago there lived on the
isle Hanaiki the forefathers of the
Maori. One Of their priests, TIE Kupe,
relates writer in the Mississippi
Blaetter, had offended the chief, and
to prevent his being killed his friends
sent him, provided with provisions
enough to last some time, adrift over
the sea in a canoe. Home and friends
he would never see again, he thought,
and by his people he was mourned as
one dead To the Joy of the islanders
he returned after II months, giving
them a glowing description of the
wonderful land he had discovered. His
information caused a stirring aglta-
ton, and in short time seven canoes
were fitted out by the natives to sail
to the land of promise and settle
there.
TIE Kupe was leading in the first
canoe across the wide sea, and on
their landing to honor him, called it
"Acteoroa" Zealand.
1.-THE seed of our race comes from
HanfS!ki." said missionary, and
there can re no doubt about the ORR
ginal dwelling place, and that the
present Maoris are the descendants Of
those who sailed centuries ago from
Hanruikl.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-31

tiful parks In Washington have been
Invaded and covered with most an
slightly structures for the purpose OF
housing government employees. In
some cases fine trees IN the parks have
been destroyed.
Comment and criticism In congress
about the manner and methods Dy
which the life Of Washington has been
interrupted by the war. occur from
time 70 time, but such comments
amount to nothing; they cannot cure
or change conditions; but they do az
ford an opportunity for senators ana
members to express their dlsapproynl
OF what has been done. The old
time residents IN Washington fear that
the city VIII never recover. and that
It, like the world. will be changed by
the great. war. which seems to have
come to curse the world.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-31
Not ! Century. eut Enouah.

Lady hurrytng across the broad con.
course at great railroad station
making for the train gate and evident.
ly afraid of missing the train. with a
long wait II she didn't get it. But at
the gate she meets colored porter, a
man of tranquil mind and pleasant
voice. who says to her, quite evenly
"You needn't hurry you've got two
minutes yet"
Now. two minutes is not century
In fact the margin was still narrow /;
but the lady knew that the porter
knew the time exactly and what he
said and the way he said It relieved
the tension. She surrendered her bag
to him and gave the tip to him very
Willingly.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-31

game, aud put up real money. The
Jocks suffered d Loo OF casualties, and
the prospects looked bright for the
battery men 10 collect some easy
money 50 whom the battalion was re-
lleyed the gamblers lined up. Several
Jocks got their money for emerging
safely. but the ones who clicked II
weren't there TO pay. The artillery.
men had never thought Il ont that
way. Those scotties were bound to
be sure winners. no matter how the
wind blew. SO take tip from me,
never bet with Seottie, cause you'll
lose money.
"At one part OF our trench where
q communication trench Joined the
front line a Tommy had stuck up a
wooden slgnpost with three hands or
arms on Il. One Of the hands, point.
inE 20 the German lines, rend. no Bcr-
lin: the one pointing down the com.
munlcatlon trench read. TO Bllghty,'
while the other said. Suicide Ditch,
Change Here for Stretchers,'
Farther down from this guide post
the trench rnn through an old orchard.
ON the edge Of this orchard our bat
terry had constructed an advanced OBJ
seryatIon post. The trees screened II
from the enemy alrmen and the roof
was turfed. Ii wasn't cushy like ours,
no timber or concrete re-enforcements.
Just wallis Of sandbags. From It a
splendid view OF the German lines
could he obtained. This, post wasn't
exactly safe. II WINS hot corner
shells plunklng all around, and the
bullets cutting leaves 6fT tine trees
Many time when relieving the sig.
naler at the phone. had TO crawl on
my holly like worm 10 keep from
being hit.
III was nm observation post sure
enough. That's all the use II was. Just
observe ali day, but never message
\ back Ter our battery 20 open up. YOU
see. az this point OF the line there
were strict orders not 10 fire shell
! unless specially ordered 10 do 50 from
brigade headquarters. Bllme me, Il
anyone disobeyed that command, oul
Il FEueFll~~YGSt ~ WIS via Feppef-
would have contaminated the Who'll,
expeditionary force. Nobody went on
IL their way 70 dIsobey Old Pepper II
those days, because he couldn't b,
called a pnrson; he was more like
pirate. II III any time the devil shout,
feel lonely and sigh for q proper mate
| uld Pepper would set the first call
Facing the Germans wasn't half ba,
compared with nm interview with tina
old firebrand.
III company or battalion shout
give way few yards against 50
pariOr force Of Boehes. Ola Peppe
would send Tor the commanding OH
Ger. Ia about half an hour the office
would come back with his face tn
color OF a brick, and In few hour
what was left nf his command woult
be holding their original position.
Il have seen an officer who wuuldn'
say dn Tor thousand quid spenI
ave minutes with the old hoy an,
when he returned the flow Of languag
from his lips would make n navy.
blush for shame.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-31
cAApTKR xvl--can.Inusa.

s@Af~~<
y rafas nHt wish fhe first expelll.
tl0naFy feree. ard, like an the vest.
thought Ne uonid have the enemy
nrEei IN Six time. and BE- ahie 20 eat
Christmas dinner NJ home. Welt, so
far. l have eaten Two Christmas ain.
nnsx Ia the trenches. aud am liable Ia
eat fwo more, the way things ARE
pointing Tint a. II Fritz don't trop
= 'wi,iaa.hang On mn. and send me 10
highly. Sometimes l wish would
get hit. because IT'S no great picnic
tout here. and twenty-five months of II
raakes you fed np.
sIiss fairly rnahy now compared 10
what IL used 10 be. although admit
this trench IL tritie rough, Now.
We send over I've shells 10 their one.
We ere getting our own hack. but ia
the early days II was different. Then
you had to take everything without
reply Ia fact, we would get twenty
shells Ia return for every one we sent
over. Fritz seemed to enjoy II. but
We British didn1s We we're the sui.
ferers. Just one casualty after an.
other. Sometimes whole piatoons
would disappear. especially when n
Jack Johnson plunked into their
middle. ~ got 40 bad that fellow.
when writing home, wouldn't ask Cor
any cigarettes tO BE- sent out, because
be was afraid be wouldn't be there 10
receive them.
sAstsF shV drive 10 Paris waa surnei
back, irench warfare started, Onl
general grabbed map, drew pencil
across II. and said. a1ig here Then
he went tack 90 his tea, and Tommy
armed himself with 4 rick and shovel
and started digging. Hes been dig
glng ever since,
~os course VIE dug those trenches "
night. but n was hot work. what Will
the rifle aud machines gun Gre, This
stretcher bearers worked harder thar
the diggera
these trenches, hio0uin' dltehea,
eell thorn. we're nightmares They wer'
only about ave feet deep. aud sou uset
q ret tho baekAche FROM bending
down. Il wasn't exactly safe 10 stnn,
upright either, because a. soon a.
your nnpper showed over the u /
bullet would bounce on Il, os elise CONS
- ciesr Il would make your hair stand
we used to fll sanahugs anti sticl
them on top ~ the nararet to make /
higher, bat no uses they would r
there about an hour ana then Frit
wpuid turn loose and blow them I
bits My meek used 10 he sore frun
daehlng shells end bullets
ewhrfe ny battery was stationed
haEty trench had heen dug. whicl
the boys nlcknamed Suicide ditch
aad. believe @s Yank this was th
original Suicide ditch, All the other
aEc limitations
Whea FELLOW went into tina
tfench 1, was an SVEN gamble that d
wuHia roIeH uus GA q sirptrher, AZ On
tme Scotch battalion held Il, AM
haa they heard The betting uns eve
naney thai they'd eume out d
k,relchers, Ihsy grabbed IN the bet
ID sight I1ge to- " bally idiots. sew
eral 90 She battery men ten for thel
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-31

Perhaps no one but President VIII
son could have secured the enactment
Of such important legislation as has
been passed by congress since the war
began. Beginning with the conserip-
tion bill and on down to the overman
bill, there have been many measures
Of vital Importance enacted, all Of
them increasing the power Of the pres
ident, until MT last he has practically
a free hand to do anything he pleases
In order to carry on the war success
fully. There is no governmental
power or agency that has not been
placed in his hands, save only the pow
er of making appropriations, and even
in regard to that there is no doubt that
the president can secure from congress
all the money that is necessary to
carry on the war.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-31
The next installment relates
how two artilIsrymen "put one
over" on old Pepper
no nE coNrlNuEpl


Ciothesplns make an excellent play
thing for babies. They can be used for
babies or soldiers, or 10 make fences,
trees. log houses and many other inter-
estlng things. PlaythiHgs that can be
taken apart and put together again are
good TO have; also blocks with which
the child can build all kinds Of objects
engines that he can push along the
door, balls 10 bounce and throw, DOH
carriages. washing sets, etc. Dolls with
clothes that button and unhutton and
come or may be used to teach the chill.
,lren how TO dress and undress them
sslyea
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-31
eRpEY GIVES A DESCRIPTION or THE WORK ON oBsER-
WALTON POST DUTY.

synepaaFree ~ sinking Lnsasia OF
AmsFican lives Arthur Gus Eney living Jersey city
n t1giand and sniss
abort experience recruiting officer London
Ing quarters n Francs
makes the period of training
mp trenches where he takes
his ares turn the while Empey
eans epmFade falls chat death Turks trenches
chaplain distinguishes himself BY
AfN with plea aud shovel Empey digger
n 10 Mans Land Exciting post
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-31
Steady as a Rock.

Farmer Haye-That Jones boy that
used to work for you wants me to give
him a job Is he steady7
Farmer Seede-w Wen, II he was any
steadler he'd be motionless,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-31
Or Done Sheet

The Candidate--Who's rot the nerve
to claim majority for the other fell
lows2
The Commltteeman-It' all figured
out in the oppoSition's official organ.
The Candidate-Hm Must be pipe
organ.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-31

wife-That woman got 100000
from the railway company that killed
her husband by accident.
Husband Well, you needn't slgh SO
hard when you tell me.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-31
This Tipplno Hablt.

Church---I see TO save money shoes
are to be made without tips,
Gotham-Graciou met DO they
have to tip the men who make shoes
toof
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-31
CONGRESS MAY 60
HOME BEFORE LONG
soME or ITS LEADERS DECLARE
THAT AN ADJOURNMENT BY
JULY 1 is POSSIBLE.
SENATOR GALLlNGER IN DOUBT
Attempt to Exempt Government
Printing Office From Operations Of
overman Bill FalIs---No Action Vet
on Water Power Measure,
ny ARTAuR W. puMN.

Westinghouse April and May
senators and representatives begin to
talk about adjournment and they usual
~ fix the LIST Of July as the time when
the long session shnll come to an end
There has been no exception this year
and some Of tile lenders have pointed
out that there Is no reason why there
should not be an adjournment by July
]. Senator Gallinger Of New Hamp-
shire, who has been longer In the sem
ate than any other man, speaking in
the senate said that the suggestion
that they could soon adjourn coming
from one Of the majority leaders met
his hearty approval and he hoped that
congress could "get away from the
hos term In Washington at a reasonable
time. But looking at the bills on my
desk" he continued, 'it looks TO me as
II we had better send for our winter
clothes and conclude that we are going
to be here until the next session Of
congress-"
OF course there Is lot of very Inn
portant legislation yet to be considered.
but II may be well to remember that
any time that the president thinks he
has got all the legislation he wants,
the suggestion will be made that the
appropriation bills be passed and that
congress get away.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-31

An unexpected thing happened In
the senate the other day when Sena-
tor Overman suggested the absence
Of a quorum. "Phere is a quorum
here" asserted Vice President Mar
shall. "The chair will take judicial no
tice of the fact that there is a quorum
here"
After the senators recovered some
what they felt the full shock of what
had been done Never before in the
history of the senate had presiding
officer failed to direct that the roll be
called when any senator suggested the
absence of quorum. 1t was almost
like the days when Tom Reed counted
quorum in the house of representa-
tives.