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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30
RAILROAD RUMBLES
SHOPMEN WILL
GET MONDAY OFF
Freight Trains to Be Kept
Moving; Expect Official
Notice Today

According to an unofficial an
nouncement all railroad shopmen not
needed on special war work will get
Labor Day off. There will be no
shut down in freight traffic. 1t is ex-
pected that n. w. Smith, general su-
will issue an order to-day. a dis
patch from Altoona, says:
Motive power officials to-day is
sued instructions to the heads of the
various shop departments, advising
them that as September 2 is a legal
cuse all employees who wish to be of
duty for the day. Operating and en-
gine house employees will be excused
from service only so far as this may
be done consistent with keeping traf-
tic moving.
Order Differs
1t will be observed that the order
differs somewhat from the customary
holiday closing orders. 1t does not
decree that the shops will be closed
down, although in effect il amounts
TO the same thing. The order is is
sued in this way in accordance with
the wishes of the Federal Railway
Administration, for there are local
tiles where no formal celebrations
have been planned where it is pos
sible that most of the men would pre-
fer to work and they will have the
privilege of doing so,
Freight traffic will not be closed
down, for with the enormous volume
of business growing out of the neces-
stiles OF the war, such shutdown
would cause a blockade and stagna-
tion. But where men can be excused
without detriment to the service, il
will be done. The same applies tc
work is. necessary to keep traffic
moving"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30

saving If the present plan fails. If re-
suits are not shown, and very soon,
an order forbidding the use of gaso-
line for pleasure on Sunday may be
expected, and the fuel administration
by the Lever Act will be brought into
play. County administrators will be
called upon to detect violators and
see that their gasoline supply is
stopped.
Suggestions that, because Sunday
is the day upon which most owners
get the best use of their machines
another day be made gasolineless in
stead, poured in on the fuel admin
istration to-day. Officials declined to
alter the plan already decided upon,
even upon plaintive assertions from
roadhouses that their Sunday busi-
ness would be ruined. Jitney drivers
and bus lines are not taking kindly
to the request, 1t is evident, but 1t
seems there will be no modification
of the regulation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30
LIS HOW KEYSTONE
TROOPS TOOK FISHES
Without Arplane Support Pennsylv Men Swept For
ward in Irresistible Waves; Best of Hun Army
Unable to Stand Before Yankee Courage

Washington. Aug. 30.-while Phil
Idelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
md Central Pennsylvania boys of the
Dne Hundred and Eleventh and One
Hundred and Twelfth regiments, si-
ent, grim eyed and tense with pur-
pose, waited the signal to advance
IN Fismes o. 8 o'clock in the after
soon of August II, four German air.
planes flew Unconcernedly over their
heads and raked the road for mile
pr more with machine guns and
pelted it with bombs. No American
lirplane was there to combat the
Boche. Plenty were in the training
lamps back from the front.
This is the testimony of Repre-
sentative NJ. Clyde Kelly, of Brad
dock, Pa, who, with Representative
Caraway, of Arkansas, was there
and took refuge with the boys in
augouts while antiaircraft and ma
shine guns tried to beat off the
wasps and failed.
Mr.. Kelly further testifies that he
neither saw nor heard of any Amer
lean planes on the fighting front
during his visit in France with the
party of congressman who returned
10 this country Monday.
"The Germans had complete as
tendency in the air at the portion
Of the American front we visited, ="
Mr.. Kelly said. Il didn't see an
American fighting plane at the front.
A half hour after this the Penn
sylvanians advanced behind bar
rage, which was laid down at fifty
yard intervals.
"a short time before the advance
commenced We stopped for a minute
at a dugout, in the middle of the
line, in which Colonel Shannon, OF
Columbia, was directing the at
tack" the Congressman said. HE
was busy with the orders which were
coming from General Muir. of Penn
sylvania, who is in command of the
twenty eighth division of Pennsyl-
vania troops. We did not tarry long.
but he gave us a brief message for
the folks back home.
Just tell the folks that the boys
are magnificent he said
AT the medical units station !
saw about fifty men treated for
wounds in the arms and shoulders
and hands. But during the entire
time l was at the front with the
Pennsylvania I didn't hear a moan.
The boys all begged to be sent back
TO the front. one boy came up with
his hand almost severed from his
arm by a piece of shrapnel.
1T doesn't matter at all. Let me
get back to the outfit the lad plead
ed Mr.. Kelly said.
Incidentally Mr.. Kelly mentioned
that from August l to August 10
more than 5000 casualties were treat
ed at the advance stations and field
hospitals of the Twenty eighth di-
vision. and of these, only thirty
six died.
'The figures I obtained show that
ninety-eight per cent of the wound
ed recovered and eighty per cent OF
them are returned to the firing nne,'
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30
Accuse Clergyman
of Seditious Talks

Boston. Aug. 80. Charged with
violating the Espionage Act by maxi
ing seditious remarks from the pulpit
and in private conversation. the Rev.
John Steik. a Lutheran clergyman,
known throughout New England. was
arrested yesterday.
He is alleged to have said from his
pulpit that the explosion at Halifax
was IAN act of God against the
enemies of Germany" and TO have en-
tered into a personal attack on Mar
shall Joffre during the latter's visit
Mr.. Steik is alleged to have advised
young men contemplating enlisting to
enter the Germa nArmy and to have
offered to help drafted men to escape
military service He is also alleged
to have said that the soldiers of the
United States would be like children
when they encounter the Germans"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30
P. O. S. of A. Closes State
Convention With Award
of Prizes to the Paraders

Lebanon, Pa. Aug. S0.-Five thous-
and members of the Patriotic Order
Sons of America, representing the
seventeen camps and Communicates in
ing more than 500 delegates from
various parts of the state, partici-
pated in the parade yesterday after
noon, which formed the closing fea-
ture of the fifty-third annual con-
vention of the state camp. Harry ].
Shenk, local merchant, was the chief
marshal, and more than dozen bands
from nearby cities furnished music.
These prizes were awarded in the
parade: Largest number. with band.
outside of Lebanon county, to Camp
of Roxborough, S100; camp coming
greatest distance. to Roxborough, $25;
special prize to allied Communicates
of Berks, Lebanon and adjacent coun-
ties. SIS; largest number in line out
side of city of Lebanon, to Camp 1872,
Palmyra, S25; most realistic float, to
Comp 65. Lebanon. 25; most elaborate
float. Lebanon Chapter Red Cross,
$35; second most realistic flat, Camp
691. Reading. $25; largest company
Lebanon county, to Company a, Read
ing. SIS. Special prize to Company
A, Reserves, Lebanon, $40.
Important legislation affecting the
subordinate camps throughout the
state was passed at the closing ses-
sion of the convention yesterday
morning. President G. H Meyers
Recommendations
of America rest rooms in the rear of
the battle lines in France and half a
dozen automobile ambulances for the
government to be used at the front,
providing of equipment for hospitals
at home and abroad for war purposes
and aid for soldiers and war work
wherever possible. were adopted.
1t was also decided that the war
bonds shall continue, with fifteen
members. to meet every three months
to carry on above projects into effect,
and a war fund of so cents per mem-
ber, exclusive of those in service,
was assessed to carry the projects
through, the tax being payable this
year.
The state camp also went on rec
ord favoring legislation to abolish
the teaching of foreign languages in
Pennsylvania elementary schools.
Charles T.. Stees. secretary of the
national camp, installed the newly
elected officers. after which the con-
vention adjourned to meet next year
in Bethlehem.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30
ONLY 6 AUTOLESS
SUNDAYS IS HOPE,
If ALL MEN OBEY
Cars Idle on Sabbath Will
Build Up "Gas" Re-
serve Quickly

Washington, Aug. 30.-General
compliance with the fuel administra-
tion's request that automobile own
ers east of the Mississippi forego
the use of pleasure cars on Sunday
to build up a gasoline reserve should
bring gasolineless Sunday to an end
within six weeks. officials said yes
terday. They declined to say exactly
what amount of gasoline 1t is desir-
ed to store up against possible breaks
in the supply or demands from the
fighting forces, but they did say that
it was not so large but that it could
be obtained within the period If the
public does its part.
VIII Rely on Patriotism
War needs must be first supplied"
said Mark L. Requa, director of the
oil division of the fuel administra-
ton. by conserving through the
| nonuse of motor driven vehicles for
| a few Sundays and the exercise of
care in the use of gasoline and oil
| during other days, there probably
will be no necessity for more severe
| control. If this program is followed
to the extent that the fuel admins
tration believes it will be, few Sun
days will effect the desired conserva-
ton"
1t was denied to-day that the fuel
administration has called upon the
| automobile clubs and police and
other authorities to see that the re-
quest of the fuel administration is
complied with by motorists next Sun
day. Officials reiterated that for the
present at least they will depend
upon the patriotism of auto owners
to refrain from using their cars for
| pleasure on Sunday and that no Of
| fetal attempt will be made to check
| up on those who insist on driving on
| Sunday.
That there will be a general un-
| official checking up on gasoline
slackers," however, becomes increas-
ingly evident.
Scores of kilograms have been re-
| ceived from automobile clubs pledg-
| ing cooperation. 1t is evident also
| that patriotic men who keep their
cars in their garages will not view
violation of the request by others
with equanimity. Public opinion gen.
orally is expected to prove the most
| effective police agency.
Giving the Owners a Chance
The suggestion that the police take
the numbers of pleasure cars ap-
pearing next Sunday was not adopt
ed by the fuel administration. Of
ficials take the position that the au.
tomobile owners have right tC
| show their Willingness to obey the
| wishes of the government.
| But the fuel administration ha:
| not abandoned its intention of exert
= ing all its power to compel gasoline
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30
To Operate Railroad
Terminals as One Unit

Atlantic City, n. j.. Aug. 3o.-Broad
Street Station, the Reading Terminal
and all the other steam line stations
and yards in Philadelphia will be
constituted one operating unit, admin
istered by a Federal terminal man
ager, under the provision of rules for
the unified operation of terminals, ap-
proved in part by the committee on
wards and terminals of the American
Railway Engineering Association at
the Marlborough Blenheim yesterday.
The new move, designed to speed up
war traffic shorten hauls, increase
the mileage rate for all kinds of
freight rolling stock and affect large
savings, has the sanction of the Unit
ed State Railway Administration.
Charles H. Markham, regional direc-
tor for the Philadelphia district. was
represented at the conference. So also
were most of the big eastern and
middle western trunk lines maintain
ing terminals in the chief cities from
the Atlantic seaboard to Omaha.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30
Lie Given to Foes
Prisoner Claims

NesIe Front, Aug. 80. = American
officers deny the German asser-
tion that $50 Americans were made
prisoner in recent lighting along
the Vesle, saying that only a few
OF their men are missing.
The German official report of
Wednesday night in recounting the
setback to the Americans at Baz-
oches and at Fismette, said:
In both enterprises the enemy
suffered heavy losses and left more
than 250 prisoners in our hands"
Thursday nights German official
communication from General
Headquarters. says:
"Retween the Ailette and the
Aisne especially strong attacks of
HFrench and Americans failed COM
pletely, with kerry heavy enemy
losses"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30
WAGE BOOST FOR
R. R. TRACKMEN
Director General McAdoo Ex-
poets to Act Soon; Men
Go Elsewhere
Washington,

Washington, Aug. 80. - Higher
wages for railroad track laborers and
for certain classes of clerks were
recommended to Director General
McAdoo yesterday by the board of
railroad wages and working condi-
tions. The advances suggested range
between Is to 25 per cent, it is said,
and would affect more than 100000
employees. Mr.. McAdoo will act soon
on the recommendations.
The board was asked to ascertain
the aggregate amount represented by
the proposals. This report will be pre-
sented within a few days.
Railroads Lose Men
Despite the recent general wage ad-
vance for railroad employees, recent
reports indicate other industries pay
ing higher wages for common labor
have drawn thousands from track
maintenance work on railroads, and
the corps of workers has been seri-
ously depleted. Consequently wage
increases are recommended as an
emergency proposition.
All classes of clerks are not expect
ed to share in higher wages. A slid
ing scale has been recommended, with
greatest advances for employees who
have served long hours for several
years since railroad business began to
grow in volume so rapidly.\
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30

! he said. THAT ought to bring COM
fort to the mothers over here"
Large numbers of the Twenty
eighth division were affected by the
mustard gas which the Germans left
in their retreat" he said. But very
few of these cases resulted seriously
because of a treatment which has
been developed.
Besides the mustard gas which
was left in easements and other
places there were at least four other
practices the Germans used which
showed that they are as cowardly
and dastardly in retreat as in ad-
vance," the Congressman said.
Some Tricks of Huns
"Dugouts in the road were filled
with perhaps fifty large shells, and
covered over with boards. A precus-
sion cap was fixed so that contact
was made by those advancing along
the road and the shells exploded.
One of these mines was discharged.
After that scouts were sent ahead
to look for them.
"Barbed wire was connected with
mines which went off when the wire
was moved. German helmets were
left and arranged so they set on
mines when they were picked up.
Devices were left in towns so that
the opening of doors. or the opening
of drawers in furniture would dis
charge mines.
These were experiences OF the
Pennsylvania troops from July IL TO
| August IA, during which time they
saw continual fighting from Chateau
| Thierry to Fismes and Fismette.
| From July to August IL DIR. Bul-
ger, of the medical unit. had not mao
| his clothes off. Colonel Shannon had
been without sleep for forty-elght
hours when Mr.. Kelly saw him.
The continuous combat was also
illustrated by the fact that in one
| of their advances the PennsylVa-
mans took a detachment of Germans
who were asleep.
A German prisoner about FL years
old and over six feet tall was kept
| by the One Hundred and Eleventh
! for a time as a sort of side show.
At the time Mr.. Kelly saw him
| he was rolling bandages and appear
ed perfectly delighted to be cap
! tured, as did the majority or the
| Germans.
! ''Pennsylvanians were everywhere
| in France. When he got to ltaly the
only detachment of men whlch hao
arrived there was from Allentown
! Pa, Mr.. Kelly said.
United States army ambulance
! corps No. l, in command of Colonel
! f. E. Persons, arrived a few DAYS
before us in Italy. 1t was stationed
at Genoa, near the house in whlcn
| Christopher Columbus was born.
saw Colonel Persons. Colonel Hal
let and some of the other ott1cers.
"They gave me a message TO de-
liver to Secretary Baker, asking tha'
the fiag offered by the New YORK
| sons of Italy for the first troops to
reach Italy should be sent to them.
There were 2,S00 men there. TWO
sections, composed of forty-f1ve men
one officer, twelve ambulances, one
truck. a truck kitchen and motor,
cvcle side car. had gone to the front
with the Italians. Later l saw some
of them decorated with the Italian
War Cross by the King of Italy.
Petty troubles are caused to van
ish by the association of the player
| piano" or-.,
! 21l2 North Sixth street. adv
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30
Standing of the Crews
SIDE

Philadelphia Division - The 110
crew first to go after o'clock: 120,
126. 103.
Firemen for 12o. 1875.
Brakemen for 110. 120 (2). 1875.
Engineers up: Gemmill, Smith,
Smith. Stffy. Lambert. Bickel.
Firemen up: Miller, Brown, Wolfe,
Dickover, Craver, Straw, Buyer. Cara,
Kemerley, Paxton, Fry, Grimsley.
Harnish.
Brakemen up: Andrews, Mowery,
Forrest, Burns. Neidman, Leschner,
Walker, Dorsett.
to go after 1.S0 o'clock: "a. S02, 25S.
2S4. ESQ. SS. 80. 252, 247, 81.
Fireman for 3S.
Flagman for SO.
Brakemen for "a, SS. 80.
Engineers up: Rathfon. Blizzard,
Kaufman. Lofer. Snyder Beverlin.
Firemen up: Orr. Harris. Acker.
Morris, McNaughton. Hubert. Albert.
Brakemen up: Beers, Weigle, Rich
ards. Wingart, Bowman.
Yard BOard-Engineers for Also.
Firemen for 1C. 1-7C, &c, SIC.
SIC. 2-15C. 17C, S2C. 35C.
Engineers up: CoXerly, Mayer,
Sholter, Smell. Bartolet, Getty, Sheets.
Eyde, Keever. Ford.
Firemen up: Nichol Miller, Wright
Vert, Martin, Yost. Hilmer, Farmer
Cordes. Weaver. Soles. Shant, Matter
Hickman, Lewis, Wevodan, Lauver
Ettinger.
ENOLA SIDE
Philadelphia Division The 212
crew first to go after 3.15 o'clock
227. 231, 217. 254, 230. 207.
Flagmen for 27. II, OF.
Brakemen for IL, 81, II, 81. 80, or
Conductor up: Shirk.
Brakemen up: Ellicker, Beers
Kaufman, Studerot. Garlin, Lee, Dun
holtz, Schusser. Shelly, Flowers
Smith.
Middle DivisioR-The 101 crew first
to go after lilo o'clock: 22S. 225, 23s
452, 223. 2S3. 221. 222, sol.
Brakeman for 101.
Yard acknowledgement for Sd 126
4th 129, 1st 102, us.
Firemen for 1st 1875, Sd 126.
Engineers up: Ewing. Barnhart
Hanlon, Potter. ouigley. zeiders
Bair.
Firemen up: Fake. Yeagy, Bruce
Wallace, Miller. Bauscher. Shaffner
Kline. Murray. Lutz. Delix. Bish.
PASSENGER SERVICE
Philadelphia Division - Engineer:
up; Gibbons, Pleam. Lindley.
Firemen up: Copeland. Spring, Nc
Neal, Althouse, Cover Everhart.
Middle Division - Engineers up
Robley. Alexander. Keane, Riley
| Crimmel, Graham.
Firemen up: Kelly, Kuntz. Gross
Sheets, Zeiders. Fletcher.
THE READING
The Is crew first to go after 12.4i
o'clock: 23, So, Go, 50, 81, Z, 81, 73
62. 81. 20. 16, 60.
Engineers for SO. 50. SIS. So. 73.
Firemen for 50, 65, 50, 72. 20, 81.
Conductors for 62, 70 10.
Flagmen for 53. 50. 65, sc, So. 7S
| is, 20, 81.
Brakemen for So. s5. SO. 70. I. is
| 90 81.
Engineers up: Dowhower Bruaw
Merkle. Boyer, Billig, Pletz. Beacher
Meyer. Ruth, Ditlow, Wynn. Minnich
| Bates. Hoffman, Wireman.
Firemen up: Stone, Booth, Kuntz
| Shisslak, Morrison. Beaver. Yingst
Bender. Harris, Shuff, Mereney. Nog
! gle. Keim.
Conductors up: Hetrick. Hall.
Flagmen up: Lineweaver. Lukens
! Strohm, Shank.
| Brakemen up: Floyd, Ney, Spies
| Smith, Troupe, Bowen.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30
AMERICAN FLYERS
DRIVE DOWN HUN
By ASsoeIdted PreIs

With the American Army on
the Lorraine Front, Aug. 30.-
An American patrol of four ma
chimes to-day met German
Fokker in the region of Manon-
vile and dived upon it. Lieuten-
ant Armstrong fired 230 shots at
the enemy plane. There was a
burst of flame from the plane as
1t turned and made for the Ger
man side, falling as it crossed
the line at Pont-a-Mousson.
a German triplane swooped
down upon the American line
near Pont-a-Mousson this morn
ing, showering the trenches with
machine-gun bullets. This craft
made its escape Notwithstanding
the violent antiaircraft fire di-
rected against it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30
3: up daliyt $40 up weekly, Amer.
plan. 81 mp daily. European plan.
OSBORNE

Pacific and Arkansas aves. Safely
Constructed Bldgs. Wide Halls &
stairways; Elevator Private Baths.
from House. Free use of Bath
Houses with Shower Baths Excel
lent Table and White Service. Or
chestra, Garage. Booklet and NJ ].
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30
ECRow's NEsTs EDITOR
MAY GET INTO REAL, ONE

waukeRan, III. Chief Yoeman
Rhys G. Thackwell. the original con-
ductor of the Crows Net column in
the Great Lakes Bulletin, official
newspaper of the Great Lakes Naval
Training Station. left the other day
with the aviation forces from the
station.
Manus McFadden, another Chicago
newspaperman. is now conducting the
column.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30

The August 3lst issue of "The Literary Digest"
is special Motor Number, containing. the an
nouncements of manufacturers of motor trucks,
tractors passenger cars, and effciency-produc-
ing motor equipment. If you are interested in
motor transportation, you will find this issue of
Importance
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30
Motor Trucks Motor Cars Farm Tractors and Motor Equipment

To maintain the efficiency of all motor vehicles
that are essential to the winning of the is
a duty and privilege that every motor vehicle
owner and dealer recognizes. The Government
needs the help of every citizen and the industry
of war so dependent on motor vehicles, must be
continued at highest speed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30
Railroad Notes

Orders advancing number of Mid
die Division firemen to extra engl-
neers are effective Sunday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30

A number of cars were damaged
yesterday at Altoona, in a yard wreck
Several Harrisburg trainmen had
narrow escape.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30
Won HINDENBURG
ALIVE AND WELL
AND is HOPEFUL
BY Associated Press

London, Aug. 30.-Field Mar
shall Won Hindenburg, replying to
a telegram recently sent to him
by members of the Fatherland
party at Reichenberg, Bohemia,
asking for some sign that he was
alive, is quoted in an Amsterdam
dispatch to the Central News as
saying:
II am as right as trivet and
looking calmly to the FUTURE
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30

In the future consignees of cakes,
crackers, etc, will not be permitted
to remove the contents of the car
store them there until later. All
shipments of that character must be
removed from the freight station.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30
RESORTS
ATLANTIC CITY, n. j.

CHESTER HOUSE, Is & IT S. Georgia
Ave. mr.. Beach. Two squares from
Reading Station 81 daily: $40 up
weekly. Mrs. T. Dickerson-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30

Reading employees in this vicinit
were paid to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30

Employees of the locomotive shop
at Reading will have a flag raisin
tomorrow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-30

Petty troubles are caused to van
ish by the association of the player
piano." o,-.,
21l2 North Sixth street. adv.