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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-05
Yankees COperSeIpeS
With Glory When
PrussianS Try
to Hold City
FOE EBAYONETED
BESIDE GUNS
KaiSer'S Best Men
Refusing Quarter .
Die in Tracks

Paris, Aug. 5.-The Ameri-
cans covered themselves with
glory in the hand-to-hand fight
ing in the streets of Fismes yes
terday, when they captured the
German base.
The fighting is said to have
been the bitterest of the whole
war, the Prussian Guards ask
ing no quarter and being bayon-
eted or clubbed to death as they
stood by their machine guns.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-05
MANUFACTURERS
FALLING BACK ON
SUGAR OF CORN
Lemon Pop" and Orange
Phosphate Soon to Be
Only Memories

Without detecting the difference,
Harrisburgers who eat ice cream are
contributing their bit towards the
conservation of sugar by consum-
ing ice cream which is made os a
mixture of corn sugar and cane
sugar. Ordinary granulated sugar
has hitherto been used wholly in the
manufacture of ice cream, but the
exigencies of war have forced the
utilization of every possible conser-
vation measure to keep the ice cream
dealer from going out of business.
From thirty-three to forty per
cent. of the sugar used in much of
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-05
BIGGEST SINGLE
LIST OF BATTLE
HAS 4O7 NAMES
An Additional Toll of Nearly
300 Is Being Checked For
Publication Tomorrow
By Associated Press

Washington, Aug. Casualties
among the American troops in the
severe fighting in which they have
been engaged since July 15, when
the German offensive was launched
and halted at the Marne. now are be-
ing reported in the daily lists from
General Pershing, though no esti-
mate of the total has yet been re-
ceived.
To-day's army list contained 407
names, the largest number reported
in a single day. OF the men named.
203 were killed in action; 81 died of
wounds. and 14S were wounded. 4S
seriously and 100 degree undeter-
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-05
THOUSANDS SEE
232 COLORED MEN
LEAVEFOR CAMP
Draftees Parade to Station
Behind Band; Given
Big Reception

Thousands turned out this morn
ing TO witness the departure of
Harrisburg largest quota of COL
ored men. The men entrained in a
special at the Pennsylvania Station
at 11.4O this morning, and a rev
minutes later were pulled out of
the city on their journey to he great
National Army camp at Camp Gus
ter, Battle Creek, Mich, where they
will be assimilated with Uncle
Sans fighting forces.
The morale of the draftees and
of the friends and relatives who
said goodbye at the station was
never better than this morning when
the 232 colored registrants boarded
the train. AS soon as they reached
the station the gates were opened
and they marched down onto the
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-05
Newspapers Must Cut
Size of All Editions

Washington, Aug. 5.-Paper mills
have been listed as an essential in
6ustry the. priorities division of the
War Industries Board announced to-
day, on the understanding that the
greatest possible economy will be
exercised in the use of paper and that
newspapers will reduce their con-
sumption OF newsprint Is per cent.
or daily and 20 per cent. on Sunday
editions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-05

is that of superintendent. little diff
ference could be noticed between
this tomato plant and ordinary
plants of that variety.
This week the first full ripened
tomato appeared on the plant. Five
other green vegetables appear on
the two-foot stalk. Beneath the sur
face of the ground in the flower plot
N which the freak is growing. ap-
pear several well-developed pota-
toes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-05
THIS POTATO PLANT ALSO
GROWS VERY FINE TOMATOES
Vegetable Curiosity Does Double Duty During War Time
Grated by Citys Own Burbank" Early in Spring

A vegetable curiosity with a great
er degree of freakishness about 1t
than have most curiosities, is on ex-
hibition at the offices of the Berry
hill Nursery in Locust street. It is
a full grown tomato plant grated
or a potato stalk. The freak is bear
ing both tomatoes and potatoes.
Grated early in the spring by II.
Riebe. the Burbank" OF the Berry
hill Nursery whose official position
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-05
AMERICANS WIN BITTEREST
HAND-TO-HAND FIGHTING OF
WAR IN STORMING BIG BASE
HUN HORDES THROWN
ON DEFENSIVE ALONG
ENTIRE BATTLEFRONT
GERMANS MAKE
STAND AT VESLE
BY Associntcd Prcts

Paris, Aug. 5.-There was a
lull in the battle along the Sois-
sons-Rheims front last night and
the breathing spell extended into
this morning. The Germans are
being favored by the weather
conditions, which have trans
formed the Vesle river banks into
swamps and morasses, and they
are making a sitter stand here
than was anticipated.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-05
FISHING SCHOONER SUNK BY SUB
MANpoWER BILL IN CONGRESS

Washington-The new administration manpowor bill
extending the scletve service to all between the
ages Of to IS inclusive and authorizing the President to
call such persons into military service in such sequence
OF ages and at such times he may prescribe was in
troduecd to-day in both houses OF Congress
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-05
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PAYS TO WORK IN MINES

ais ~ WYNN IN MINES
uniontown, Pa. Aug. 5.-All rec
crds for wages in the Connellsville
region were broken last week, when
Joseph Malachick drew $15S.34 for
two weeks work in the mines at
Adelaide. The man. who is 35 years
old, five feet six inches tall and
weighs 140 pounds. walks four miles
daily to his work. His earnings for
the month were S300.96.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-05
MARKETS CLOSING STRONG

New York-Prices improved substantially III active
late operations under the influence Of sudden inquiry
for S Steel and other favortes at extreme gains Of
to IL points The closing was strong Fully half Of
odays moderate dealings occurred in the final hour the
early and intermediate periods establishing records for
dullness Sales approximated 100000 shares
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-05
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinityi Fair,
continued warm Tonight and
Tuesday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-05
MAY REGISTER
YOUTHS OF 21
VERY WEEK

by .T9SVtTuItu IFtSA
Washington, Aug. Weekly
registration of youths attaining
the age of 21 during the next few
weeks was proposed by General
Crowder as the only means of OBJ
tanning the 100000 men to be
called to the colors in September.
This could be done by presiden-
tial proclamation and would add
$4,000 to the number of men
available.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-05
LATE NEWS
ENEMY FALLS BACH 70 NEW

DNOT I WLW
LINES BEFORE BRITISH
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE-AD.
VANCED LINES ON A SECTOR NEARLY HALF
"A MILE LONG NORTH OF LA BAssEE CANAL
HAVE BEEN EVACUATED BY THE GERMANS
AND THE BRITISH HAVE PUSHED FORWARD
AND OCCUPIED THIS GROUND.
JOLTED OFF OF BOXCAR
Harrisburg Jcraud Dye, Of Cameron street late to-
day olted Off box car in the Pennsylvania yards
lie was taken to the hospital
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-05
BIG GUNS TURN ON PARIS

Paris-The long range bombardment of the Paris re-
gion was resumed this morning
FISHING SCHOONER SUNK BY SUB
a Canadian Atlantic POrt-The fishing schooner, Mel
A. Of Yarmouth. N S. has been added to the list Of
vessels sunk by German submarine off the north Of
Atlantic coast The crew Of the schooner landed here
to-day
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
PREPARE NEW DRIVES
FOR HAZEBROUCK OR YPRES
BY j. w. 7. MASON.
United Press War Expert.

New York, n. Y, May 6.-The
two German bombardments re-
ported this morning by Field Mar
shall Haig indicate that Won
Hindenburg is threatening to
renew attacks simultaneously
against Ypres and the important
railway center of HazebroucIl, II
miles southwest OF Ypres.
There is Il stretch of four miles
between the Nieppe-M eteren line
in front Of Hazebrouck and the
Locre-Ypres line. where Haig To-
Gates the two artillery actions. In
this gap + the principal hills
still held by the British. From their
submits the nearest flanks of the
German forces attacking Haze
brouck and Ypres could be heavily
shelled by artillery. The advantage
of positions, therefore, rests with
the allies.
Hindenburg's fast dwindiing re-
serves probably accounts for this
break in his attacking front, for to
attempt to take the intervening
hills by direct assault would be too
costly an enterprise. Double OBJ
JSSllNCo e oS 1b!POi dhL do I1lLc-
broucls and Ypres have not been
sought by Won Hindenburg as a
simultaneous adventure since the
present series of ccmbats began.
The German general staff doubt
less hopes to confuse the allies by
this new movement. Hindenburg
may suddenly abandon one OF the
objectives and concentrate against
the other; or if he finds the allies
iii very heavy force along both
fronts, he may abandon both as
saults rather than risk a disastrous
check. OF the two positions Haze
brouck is much nore important,
for military purposes. than Ypres.
II the allies must choose as to
VIII ere they shall make the stronger
stand they will undoubtedly se-
lect the Nieppe- Meteren line east
of HaZebrouck.
The only eascn for a choice
would be q decision by Foch not
to permit its reserves to be used
up at this time If Hindenbnrg il
determined uEon another orgy of
slaughter of German man power.
In that event. Yprcs might be con
sidered worth exchanging for neV
hills eG German dead
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
BY WILLIAM PHILIP sIMMs,
United Press Staff ndent.

With the British Armies in Fland-
ers. May 3.-The allies are alertly
awaiting Hindenburg's next mighty
blow.
The first and second drives failed.
even If by narrow margins, just as
the first dash toward Paris and the
sea in 1914. The third is already de-
layed by the sound thrashing admin
istered by the Franco British forces.
necessitatfng a far more complete re-
organization Of H~indeuhurg's hosts
than was at first supposed.
The situation today is better than
seemed possible during the early stages
of the offensive. The allies have
stopped every attempt OF Ven Hutier
t. edge toward Amiens, fighting the
Germans to a standstill. On The Lys
both Won Armin and Won Quasi haze
5utted their heads against a bsick wall.
That the enemy has made serious
gains on both battle fronts is not dis
prIted, but the outstanding factor is
that neither on the Somme nor the Lys
has he been able to exploit his sue
cesses.
Badly mauled. Hindenburg's armies
already have been forced to rest sever
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
WILSON DIRECTS PROBE OF
AIR BOARD CRAFT'CHARCES

tary men are better acquainted with
conditions in aircraft work Il mem
hers of congress are, it is believed
although the president would not OBJ
1ect to congress carrying on an in
vestigation of it's own.
The presidents decision to probe the
aircraft work was reached as a climax
to published charges of Gutzom Borg
hum, which since have been aired on the
floor of congress.
In this connection it developed today
that Borglum never had been asked by
the president to make an investigation
into the aircraft production program.
BorgIum Butted In.
On the contrary, it was stated on high
authority today, Borglum wrote the
president a humble of letters telling of
craft work, bringing certain charges
and asking an inquiry. The president
is understood to nave told him that the
aircraft board was open to personal in
vestigation by any one, and if Borglum
believed things were not as they should
be he might come down and look into
it for himself
Borglum did and, it is added, init
mated he was the personal representa-
tive of the president. Later he pub
llshed his report-a sensational docu-
ment bringing severe charges against
those who have been engaged in the
aircraft production work.
High officials today declared Borg
llum's report was utter recklessness"
filled with ~unfounded charges, many of
which We're based merely on hcarsay."
II is to sift the truth of the charges
and get at any guilty parties, and at
the same time protect honest men from
irresponsible assaults from without"
That the president is now demanding a
! deep probe into the aircraft work.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09

mediately n should the brunt of the
attack again have to be borne by the
British the situation will be un-
doubtedly serious unless sufficient
troops are available close at hand in
reserve to strengthen the line as re-
CURED n bring relief to the British
divisions who have been in the line al
most constantly since the beginning
OF the present battle. Should the
determine to again attack in
FLANDERS it is certain that any advance
IN n direction of the channel ports
Will be made at great cost to them
selves and yer the bodies of the
Bfltlsh army who have so often shown
IN the past such bulldog determine
tion in the Defense"
The Fighting Twenty-Fifth.
AS examples Of what the British
have gone through the statement cites
two divisions which lost a large ,,er-
centage of their electives. The Twen-
ty-fifth, q new division, in the fight.
ing between March % and &c. lost
1000 men. Put in the fighting again
from April 10 to April 10, it lost 5000
more, despite these losses, it was
brigaded with the French for a
ounter attack and still later it beat
off four heavy German attacks.
The Twenty-first division fought
continuously from March 81 to March
20 ana iosC 4,VUu lHlantIy men ol u
total strength 5000.
Later it drove back a German attack
in which five German divisions We're
engaged and increased it's losses to
5000.
Statistics such as these said the
statement, bring home to the mile
tary mind the terrible ordeal through
which the British army is now pass
ing. Britain at this very moment is
making the supreme sacrifice of en-
durance for right against might and
now, shoulder to shoulder with the
famous French fighting divisions is
prepared to hold the German masses in
check until the right moment arrives
for the great revenge"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
Losses IN Great
Campaign Put at 100000
M en- Since Drive Started

Washington, ID. c., May 6.-British
losses In men killed, wounded. cap
tured ana missing on the western front
since the German offensive began
Niarch II, are estimated here at near
ly 100000.
In a statement today giving this cal
.culatlon, it was said everything
indicates the offensive will be contin-
ued almost Immediately and thought
II the of the attack is again
Dofne BY the British the situation will
become serious unless the British
troops are supported by sufficient re-
serves.
Less Than German Loss.
rms estimate would appear to be in
remarkable contrast to the enormous
German losses in he drive. The Ger
MAJ war office, of course, has not
disclosed to the world what it's losses
IN the great battle have been, but the
estimates of allied observers have
placed the loss Of German life at a
staggering figure. An linking of how
serious the German losses are came
some time ago, when it was reported
that the German military chiefs dared
not disclose their extent to the Ger
man people, and therefore were send
ing the wounded to Belgium.
The casualties in the British army
are emphasized" the statement said
by German wireless
1888 Although figures from Ger
man sources would be undoubtedly
much exaggerated yet it is certain
from the severity Of the fighting and
from the fact hat the entire COM
batant forces of the British army have
Deen almost continually engaged that
the British losses in proportion to re-
Inducements immediately available
must be very heavy. 1t is probable
that one would be approximately ac-
curate in quoting these as close on
$50, 900.
Expect New Blows.
everything points to the German
offensive being continued almos. i'm
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
GERMANS BLAST WAY
FOR ANOTHER drive

al weeks, when time is the most pre-
cious element.
Realizing the colossal stakes the
German high command today is per-
fecting its next stroke, which may de-
eide the German chances. This blow
may come at any time.
/ have heard many stories regarding.
the magnificent stand of the French in
the Flemish hills. Despite one of the
most terrific bombardments of the war,
followed by repeated assaults. Won
Armin failed to gain an inch around
Scherpenberg.
Ten big shells fell every second, not
counting the smaller ones. One battery
was forced to wear gas masks practice
ally all the time.
Whenever the Germans advanced, the
French simultaneously charged with
levelled bayonets.
GUNS ARE ACTIVE.
Paris, May 4. = Spirited artillery
fighting along the Avre river on the
front southeast of Amiens, is reported
in today's official statement.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
STRUGGLE IS
BEGUN ALONC
WIDE SECTOR
Not Yet Clear Whether Aus
rians or Italians Have Initia-
tive In Present Great
Conflict.
EMPEROR GOES TO FRONT
Germans Plunging Still Deeper
Into Russia-Finland I'm
der Hun Control-Turk
Forces Retreating.
BY Associated Press.

Vienna. Friday. May 8. via London,
May HEAVY fighting along the
whole Italian front between the Adri-
attic and the Giudicaria valley in the
north is reported in today's official
statement.
The statement follows.
The fighting activity again in
reased to considerable violence yes
tefday along the whole italian front
etWeen the Guidicaria valley and the
Adriatic."
An Austro- German offensive on the
Italian front has been predicted as
pires for a heavy campaign In the
hope of obtaining a decision in. The
next few months. 1t has been expected
such an attack would be ~Ia,lnclled
while the British and French were oc-
cupied with holding their line in
Flanders and France. Whether such
an operation is under way is not In
Dictated definitely by the Austrian an
nouncement, which may refer to artil-
lery fighting and does not Indicate
on which side the initiative has been
taken.
The territory between the Adriatic
and the Gindicarfa, which comes down
just east of the Adamello region and
skirts along the west shore of Lake
Garda, takes in both the Piave and
the northern mountain fronts, embrace
ing most of the fighting line practic-
able for military operations on a
large scale.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
TRICKS OF SABOTAGE
TRADE ARE REVEALED.

tag trade were reoa into tie record
of the 7. W. w. tidal here To-Day. The
government, delvine Into the Publishing
side of the j. w. w. business as an
opener in its cas-. against : 112 de-
PENDANTS. showed l.slil.a !%souset's
sabotage, was circulated ffce,y by the
organization.
Suggestions were offered liz that pub
LEGATION for direct action In many tn-
dustries. Pouget advised emery lust to
slow down and impair machinery. u lit
tie stain to hurt business for tnilor or
or accidentally hoe out valuable plants;
a linotype composi.or might hurt his
publisher by emitting vital words In his
.ODy.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
OPERATION
OF LAKE CRAFT asked.

Washington. May 6.-Government
operation of all Great Lakes vessels
has been asked by Seaman's Unions
in all effort TO avert a strike, which
union leaders todays told the shipping
labor conference was inevitable 9TH
erWise.
The seamen are ready to strike, the
of the lake carriers association to
Join with the shipping board and the
union In the conference to consider,
of recruiting new men for the
merchant marine and because or Bit
terness growing u Of the alleged =
agreement made with union last yeae
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
Ey ROBERT j.. N

united eresS Start Correspondent.
Washington, ID. c., May 6-President
Wilson has decided to tear the lid off
smouldering suspicion of graft in
Americas aircraft work.
He has determined upon a military
investigation Of the charges intimating
that leading military men and civilians
have profited in e%xpending the $780,
O0o, 600 appropriation for the work.
The president has instructed
Secretary of War Baker-or will
immediately-to open up the inves-
LEGATION with the end in view of:
Court martialling any American
officer found guilty of criminal
work in the aircraft production
program.
Grand jury prosecution of any
civilian found guilty of criminal
misapplication Of his aircraft
work.
Inquiry to determine the truth of
irresponsible reports regarding
the aircraft program with the OBJ
Ject in view of meteing u proper
punishment for those guilty of dis
seminating any such reports.
Wants Truth Known.
The presidents purposes are twofold
First he wants to see that any betrayal
of government trust is punished, and
second he wants to see that in the
future the American army and patrioio
civilians who con into government
service may be protected against ire
sponsible reports
The president has determined upor
a military investigation because he be-
lieves it will be more rapid and thor
ough than if some other agency were
to undertake it. All facts developed
will be given prompt publicity. Mill.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
GERMANS GATHER IN
NUMBERS IN MEXICO.
Go From Central America to
Organize Forces to
Fight the U. S.

Washington. u. c., May e.-Germans
from all over South and Central Amer
lea are concentrating in Mexico, ac-
co,ding to official information today.
They are sent there to stir up trouble
through German propaganda, and If
possible TO organize the Mexicans into
a fighting force.
Germany is extending her consular
system iii Mexico and these agents arc
sources of serious propaganda.
some intesned soldiers and sailors in
South American countries, where the
internment is not as strict as in this
country, llayo made their way to
Mexico.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
HUNS RUSH ALSATIAN
YOUTHS INTO BATTLE
Country Stripped of Boys
Spite Work Seen In
German Policy.
BY Associated Press.

Geneva, May 4.--The German mill
tary authorities are sending direct to
the front lines all youths from the re-
serve depots in Alsace-Lcrraine, ac-
cording to an Alsatian chemist, who
has just arrived here from Mulhausen.
The chemist already has lost four sons.
the latest aged IS, having been killed
at Locre, in the Flanders battle.
THE Germans are employing their
last reserves" said the Alsatian, "espe-
cially the soldiers from Alsace-Lor-
raine. 1t is the German I'M Of set
Ting the question of the two prov
inces. IL a referendum is taken aftes
the war only a few Alsatians electors
will be left
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
ALLIED MILITARY
men FULLY AGREED
Conference at Versailles Is At
tended by Representatives
of Entente Nations.
BY LOWELL MELLETT.
Press Staff Correspondents,

Paris, May 4.-The inter-allied SUI
preme war council. which has been in
session at Versailles for two days, was
in full agreement or all military ques-
lions and the results to date were con-
sidered entirely satisfactory, 1T was an
nounced today.
General Foch is optimistic; that is
all we car say one Of the members,
acting al spokesman, declared.
Premier Clemenceau presided. Pre-
.1nier Lloyd George, Premier Orlando,
Generals Foch, Sackyille- West, Robi-
lau, Bliss, Belin, Wilson, Haig, Per-
shing. and Petain, Adm;rals Wemyss
and DE Bon, and War Secretary Mil
ner We're present. All military CUES
tons We're thoroughly considered.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
WILL MAKE PRUSSlAN
BALL0TlNG OBLIGATORY

AnJterdan, My g. Acla-sa MAX
ing it obligatory for every elector tc
use his vote. hap been pissed by The
s;ower house Of the Prussian diet which
is considering the suffrage reform bill
The principle of the secret ballot ais
VIII appr1s e