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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04
ROSE SHOW FOR CITY

TIME Rose Show to be given by
the woman's Advisory Board of
the Y. NJ. c. \. in the associa-
ton building June 81 and p. COM
ing at the very height of the rose
season, ought to be so well patron
lied that it can be made an annual
event. There are more than 100
amateur growers in Harrisburg and
vicinity who give serious attention
to the production of roses, and this
number should be enlarged by rose
lovers of the surrounding district. as
far as Lebanon, York and Carlisle.
Reports of rose shows held in
New York and other American cities,
as we'll as those of England and even
France, show tremendous increase
in popularity during the past year.
This itself is proof of the real value
of holding such shows during war
times, and inasmuch as the proceeds
of the SHOW VIII be. devoted to the
upkeep of the dormitories of the
Y. NJ. 9. A.. which are in these days
largely used by soldiers. it is not "a
misstatement to say that the show
will be a real patriotic affair.
You will observe that the men who
rise highest in the world never wasted
much time debating the necessity OF
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04

law in manner that. while it might
not have been offensive for the mo-
ment, would, establish bad prece-
dent in a free democracy. But
since this incipient menace of mill
tarism has been removed, patriotic
citizens will demand that powers of
the civil authorities be enlarged and
more prompt and vigorous action be
taken against all disloyal persons.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04
Reacted Physically

Judge Flubdub doesn't seem ia
know half. the time whether he is
going or coming.
That may be because - has
been reversed so much by the high
er courts.-Kansas City Journal. 4.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04
His Last Resort, Maybe

There's one New York man who
evidently believes the courts to be
omnipotent. He has trustingly ask
ed that an order be issued compell-
ing his wife to keep quiet.-From
the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04
AprOp0S of Bonds

Philadelphia man spent $500
on a funeral for his dog. How much
is he spending on the funeral of
Kaiserism From the Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04
A Neu Brand

Mrs. Leader can't do without
my matutinal coffee.
Mrs. Newrich-Is that good
brand We've tried so many that
are poor.-Boston Transcript.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04

The difference between an allied of
ficer and a German officer is that the
allied officer goes before his troops
with a revolver and the German
comes after his with revolver. Also.
that is the difference between allied
and German soldiers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04
What She Meant

Rose Pastor Stokes pleads not
guilty to a charge of violating the
Espionage Act In other words. she
means that she didn't mean what
she said.-From the Fort Wayne
News.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04

May make shoes of felt" says a
scientific note. The small boy has
known for lorg time that slippers
are often felt.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04

Published evenings except Sunday by
THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING Co.,
Telegraph Building, Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04

Member os the Associated Press-The
Associated Press is exclusively en-
titled 70 the use for republi ;ation OF
all news dispatches credited to 1t or
not otherwise credited in this paper
and also the local news published
herein.
All rights of republication of special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04

Senator Jim" Reed is not greatly
interested in the war. He has con-
secrated his life to hating Hoover.
From the Chicago News.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04
SATURDAY. MAY 4, 1918

If l Tirc/my politics into the
rhetoric Of prayer, cannot cast a
partisan UOte.-JowETT.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04
EASY TO DODGE.

O'Brien-Mike married a woman
that weighs three hundred pounds.
O'Toole-The sly devil! He knows
that nobody can fight at that weight.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04
DO YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg has over
subscribed every Liberty Loan :
and, Red Cross Call ?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04

Newly engaged couples are said TO
see absolutely no advantage in the
daylight saving plan
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04

Ell sTACKPoLE.P Pres't s ;Edit0r-iH-C hisf
3. r. OYSTER. Business Manager.
Gus NJ, STEINMETZ. MandgiHg Editor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04
HISTORIC HARRISBURG
His Life Object

Fifty years ago this was a center
of the cut nail industry.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04

You will observe that the men who
rise highest in the world never wasted
much time debating the necessity of
shorter working hours.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04

Entered at the Post office in Harris
burE, Pa, as. second class matter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-04
OUR DAILY LAUGH

Elm love, eh?"
"Oh, boy. Hands his wife the
check book and tells her to write hei
own check"
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
Allied Operations In Serbia Being
Resumed Against Austro- Germans
By j. w. T. MASON,
United Press War Expert.

NEW YORK, Oct. 7.-Alled operations in Serbia being
resumed against the Austrian and German troops who still
hold about one-haf of Serbian territory.
The abandonment by Ausro Hungarians Of Albania which
borders Serbia on the west undoubtedly undertaken
for the purpose Of reinforcing the Teutonc line in northern
Serbia Dramatic action by the allies possible in this sector
which would lead invasion Of Hungary The fact that
the allies have secured full of Bulgarian territory for n
tary purposes brings them within thyve miles Of Hunga
rian territory at the northwestern of Bulgaria
This intervening through Serbian territory leading
the famous iron gate which marks the passageway the
Danube into Hungary by the allies through the
gate would compel the Germans and Hungarians
to evauae Roumana and concentrate for the defense of the
Hungarian grain and cattle lands.
These the principal Of food supplies for the Haps
burg empire and have also been drawn feed the Ger
mans
threat by the allies against eastern Hungary would result
for this reason in situation utmost danger to the
powers Actual starvation would overtake Austria Hun
gary the allies could reach the Magyar plains The
dona Of the Hapsburgs might be brought
about by the development of serious threat against the wheat
lands without the actual accomplishment Of conquest
The reported capture of Nh by the Serbans put the allies
astrde the main railway leading through northern Serbia to
Belgrade the capital Operations along this railway would
have as their objective the all remains of Serbia
in the enemys possession The recaptre Of Belgrade which
borders Hungary would put the allies within 200 miles of
Budapest movement toward the Hungarian capital how
ever would include its sweep the occupation Of the Hun
gary granay important than the seizure of the capital
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
Is Deaths AT
Fl. OgIethorpe

CHATTANOOGA, Oct. 7.-Fol.
lowing consultation this afternoon
between local and military health au-
thorities, quarantine was declared
and an order issued to moving picture
and legitimate theaters to close until
further orders after the last perform
ance tonight. The influenza epidemic
is growing worse, both in the city
and at the military camps. Deaths
continue daily at the post and local
nurses and the Red Cross have been
called on to assist the military au-
thorities in stamping out the disease
at Chickamauga park.
During the past "a hours 10 deaths
have occurred at the base hospital
No, IA, Fort ogIethorpe, and s65 new
cases have been admitted. Two
thirds of the new cases were of bron-
chial form.
Seven long funeral corteges pass
ing through the heart Of Chattanooga
today threw a pail of gloom over the
city. Each cortege bore the bodies
Of four soldiers, victims Of influenza.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
President Wilson Understood to Have
Reached Conclusion as to Reply to Notes
(By The United Press. )

WASHINGTON, Oct 8.-President Wilson understood
this afternoon to have reached conclusion reply to the
Teutonic peace notes. The state department to give
press conference at o'clock at which hour is anticipated
that either reply outline will be forthcoming The
o'clock conference arranged after the President had
suited with close advisers Secretary Lansing Col House. Pr
va' Secretary Tumuy Previous to that time it said the
President had briefly consulted with the Allies the reply
That the will be reflections Of the Teuton offers ap-
peared to be entirely certain.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
| Between st. Quentin and Cambria
President Wilson Serves Notice
On Germany That No Armistice Is
Possible While Armies of Central
Powers Are Upon Allied Soil
(By The United Press. J

WASHINGTON Oct 8.--(3:3O p. m.)-Presdent Wilson
this afternoon served notice upon Germany that no armstce
would be possible while the Central were upon Allied
soil
In inquiry addressed to Germany designed to test the
sincerity of the Teutonc oe and he added good
faith in discussion would depend upon the willingness Of
the Teutons withdraw their at once from invaded ter
rtory.
The to Germany is officially designated as an in
quy and not reply to the German peace asked the
German chancellor for meaning and questioned him
whether he meant that Germany ready accept the
teen terms and would discuss only practical details of their
application.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
Six Men Lost
When Boat Sinks
In Collision
(By The United Press. }

WASHINGTON, Oct. Six men
were lost when the steamship West
gate sunk in collision with another
steamship, the American navy 9e
partment was informed today. The
Westgate was in naval overseas trans
portation service.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
Liberty Loan
Shows Increase
In the Face of
Many Obstacles
(By the United Press }

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8.-Against
the handicap of influenza and peace
talk, the Fourth Liberty Loan show
ed an increase of $83,OOO,OoO over
night.
This brings the total subscriptions
today up to one billion, four hundred
and six million and fifty-one thou
sand dollars. Despite the ravages Of
the epidemic, the South Atlantic dis
trict made encouraging reports today.
The district chairman declared that
the district had subscribed twenty
FIVE per cent Of its quota.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
Germans Squeezing Tighter In Argonne
Pocket -Boches Have Been Robbed
Of Dominating Positions
(By The United Press. }

AMERICAN FIRST ARMY, Oct. 8-The Germans are
squeezing tighter in the Argonn pocket Of the cap
re Of Chaute Chehery and the heights Ae yesterday
In furious allday battle hills numbers 1870 and 244
ormed and robbed the Boche of dominating positions
looking Ae and simultaneously closing tighter on the east
flank Of the Argonne salient The enemy artillery on the
Feghs west Of Are captured less than five and half
hours after the American attack started.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
All Nationalities Inhabiting Russia
Have Once More United For The
Establishment of Prosperous Russia
(By The United Press. }

WASHINGTON Oct 8.-The convaescence of Russia from
the disease of bolshevkism proceeding at remarkably
rapid pace With the exception of the cholera stricken and
errorzed districts in the districts of Perograd and Moscow
there virtually place in Russia where the of Lene
Trosky is exercised cable to the Russian embassy nd
Gated today that all natonaiies nhabng Russia have
united for the establishment of free and prosperous
Russia.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
Turkey Sends
Her Peace Note
Through Spain

PARIS, Oct. The German
propaganda service Of Berlin an
nounced today that Turkey, through
Spain, has sent a note to President
Wilson to the same effect and at the
same time as the communication for
warded by Germany and Austria
Hungary.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
State Boards
Influenza Advice

NASHVILLE, Oct. THE state
board Of health this morning advised
all cities and towns where influenza
is prevalent to close picture shows,
thcaters and all non-essential places
Of public gathering and to close
schools and churches if the situation
calls for such action.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08

of the German general staff after q
heated interview with the emperor in
which the field marshal declared that
a retreat on a large scale was impos-
.sible to avoid, according to a Central
News dispatch from Amsterdam to-
day.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
Italian Boat
Torpedoed, Sunk
OFF Coast
(By the United Press.) }

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8.-The Ital-
ian steamship Alberto Treves was
torpedoed and sunk on October 3rd,
about 800 miles from the American
coast, the navy department an
nounced. Thirteen survivors have
been picked up by the steamship Ori-
zaba and two other boats. Twenty
one are missing.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
Fearing a Desperate Drive Against
Transports and Troopships If Peace
Offensive Fails, High Officials Are
Conferring Over Combative Steps
(By The United Press. }

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8.Reazng that Germany is likely to
start desperate Uboat drive against transports and troop
ships if her offensive fails American naval officials and
British First Lord fhe Admiralty Geddes began comforting
here today combav Indications point to the
ooseng practically of every Uboat in the Teuton service
against the Allied supply bases
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
Austrian Armies In Serbia Face
Major Disaster as Result of the
Allied Successes In Serbia
(By The United Press. )

LONDON, Oct. 8-The Austrian armies in Albania face
major disaster result Of the Allies Serbia At
the time the armies Serbia appear be
in a serious position.
Field Marshal Mackensen reported to have arrived in
Serbia to the remnants of the Austro armies
which the Allies are pursuing toward the Danube
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
Turkish Cabinet
Reported Fallen;
Great Excitement
In ConstantinopIe
(By The United Press. )

LONDON, Oct. 8.-A Berne dis
patch to the Daily News today said
it was understood that the Turkish
cabinet had fallen. The dispatch
said there was great excitement in
Constantinople.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
To Pass Over
Trust Suits
(Bx The United Press )

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8.-The su-
preme court today granted the gov
ernment's motion to pass over the
numerous pending trust suits brought
under the Sherman act.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
Zet---British and American Forces
Turkish Cabinet Reported Fallen
Americas Answer to Teutonic Peace
Offers May Be Forthcoming Today
Or Soon Afterward- President May
Address Congress On Answer
(By The United Press. )

WASHINGTON, Oct 8.That Americas to the Teu-
tonic peace offers would be forthcoming today very
afterward indicated in official quarters The umor that
the President would eucdate his position an address to con-
has gained circulation but this version confirmation
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
French Troops Advance North
OfRheims Yesterday -Bazancourt
Captured and Isles Sur Suippe Entered
(Bx Tie United Press.l }

PARIS Oct 8-French troops advanced about one mile in
the region north of Rheims yesterday reaching the village of
Conde Junction Suppe and the Asne rivers the office
announced
Bazancou has been captured and the isles Of Sur Suppe
have been penetrated.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
British and American Troops Attack
Again This Morning BetweenSt.
Quentin and Cambria and
Satisfactory Progress Made
CB, The United Press. J

LONDON Oct s8-The British and American troops at
tackled between ST. Quentin and Cambria before dawn this
morning Haig announced Despite the heavy ran satisfactory
progress made This front is about twenty-five miles long
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
Report German
Hero Resigned

LONDON, Oct. Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg has resigned as chief
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-08
Serbian Troops Are Before Nish
(By The United Press. )

ROME Oct SThe Serbian troops before Nish accord
ing to reports here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-29
AMERICAS HELP
TO SAVE ALLIES,
SAYS TARGEU

NEW YORK. April 29.-PayinE tri-
butte to America for what she has done
in the present conflict, Andre Tardieu.
French high commission to the United
States. in an address here said that
the Frenchmen OF America ARE full
filling their duty and paying off a
debt" by buying Liberty bonds.
at is the effort OF America, which
win enable us TO win this victory in
the way 1t must be DONE" he said. Il
mean to make IL a decisive and a
complete one.
THE first twenty American divis-
ions $4,000 mem landed in France
will find there ready for them all
the artillery OF various cHlibers which
they want. The following divisions
will carry over guns and ammunition
manufactured In this country. This
manufacturing, already started, will
grow fully effective In due time"
Discussing the Liberty motor, NJ.
Tardicu said that the Liberty motor
ranks among the five best motors in
existence for bombing or exploration
airplanes Before the autumn thOus-
ands and thousands OF motors OF the
type will be used in Europe" he said
The French. out OF an army OF
300. 600 that has been modified, the
commissioner said. have lost 100000
IN killed. and as many more have been
MANNED or taken prisoner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-29
TROOPS
HOLD VITAL POINT
BY FRED $. FERGUSON
United Press staff Correspondent.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
NORTHERN FRANCE. April 2s.-The
American forces are now lighting be-
side the French in northern France.
holding a sector in the heart OF the
worlds greatest battle.
This announcement is now possible,
after three weeks silence regarding
the movements OF troops.
Infantry, artillery. machine gun
ners. and other branches OF the serv-
ice are in the line.
Only zoo Yards Apart.
The Americans face the German
army at the peak OF a German sail
cnt. The outposts are only 200 yards
apart at some places. At some places
the American positions are maintain
cd in shell holes. AS soon as all
troops and guns were in position the
sector was formally taken over from
the French. The American command
er. who is under a French corps COM
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-29
America Must Rush Men to Fill Up Gaps West Front Says
1873 u. s. HEROES
ASBIGGUMSROAR
BY BERT FORD.
UaternatIonaI News Service stan Co rrespondentl

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES
IN FRANCE, April % G. p. MI
While German heavy guns, rosred a
short distance away, and the staccatO
OF the snipers' IRE was ever present,
III members OF the 10th Infantry
Regiment, Massachusetts, national
guard, and six members OF other Bay
State regiments, were awarded the
CroiX de Guerre.
This honor, the first award to an
American regiment ever made by a
foreign government. went to the
troops which withstood the first Ger
man attack in force, the raid OF the
500 picked shock troops in the Apre-
mont wood sector, northwest Of Toul,
April 10, ~. and IS.
The regiment formerly was the old
Second and Eighth Regiments OF
Massachusetts, national guard. It had
seen service on the Mexican border.
scIOns OF Minute Men.
Throughout the American army
there was pride that the sons OF Lex
ington and Bunker Hill were the first
to line up before French general
to receive medals for bravery.
Two chaplains Of the regiment were
among those decorated-the Rev.
John w Desval1es. Catholic, and the
Rev. Walton B. Baker, Episcopalian-
both for distinguished service in ad-
ministering to the wounded and dy-
ing while under are. .--.--s-a..
SIX saIvatIon Army girlA and q
sprinltfng of French peasant girls
were among the. spectators. The row
of honor men stretched across the
field-tall, slender. and handsome
American youth, Chaplain Desvalles
at their head. As the French and
American generals, accompanied by
their STATS, crossed the field. a band
played snatches OF The Stpr-Span-
gled Banner and The Marseillaise."
Guns Accompany Tribute.
Heavy artillery doomed on the bat
tie line across the ridge, as the
French general, in comforting the
Croix de Guerre, said:
This regiment showed during the
battles OF April 10, IL, and 10 the
greatest audacity and a fine spirit
of sacrifice. Subjected to very vio-
lent bombardments and attacked by
very important German forces Your
regiment succeeded in checking a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-29

mander, expressed the greatest con.
fidence in the French leadership.
The entire country Is open and roll
ing, with very few woods or other
screening facilities. and no trenches.
The entire problem is one OF open
lighting.
The Boche artillery, which 10 active
in Smelling all roads. and, villages
within range. Is visible from an
American observation post.
Although the French characterized this
sector as quiet the present fire is the
hottest the Americans have yet faced.
The skies are ablaZe every night with
the fash Of guns and the air quivgrs
with the roar OF artillery and exploding
shells.
As the high explosives pound the
American lines the soldiers dive Into the
shallow cover Of ditching and shell holes.
one American. outfit carried It's faG
into the front line. Although furled in
a water proof case, Old glory is on the
battle line.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-29

made an attempt to cut the railway
near KEN.
In southern Finland. the FinnO-
German forces are still making head
way. Niborg is the only city now
remaining in the hands of the Red
Guards.
In southern Russia, the enemy has
occupied Perekop and has advanced
southwark into the Crimea, having oc-
cupied Simferopol, thereby gaining
control OF the railway which con-
meets Sebastopol with the mainland
of Russia
In the Balkans considerable activ-
ity prevailed.
At Cerna Bend. enemy detachments
attacked the Italian line but were
forced to withdraw. General lighting
has developed along the whole front
The allied forces executed a number
OF destructive raids, especially south
OF Dorian.
The most important engagement OF
the week took place in the region OF
the AIr,- Netrenik. This height was
stormed by Serbian units and in spite
OF the formidable entrenched post
lions along the crest, was occupied
by the Serbs.