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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15

to me. While I was there I turned
over to them the message / had
written in the hospital and asked
| them to have one of their f1iers drop
it on our side of the line.
The Enemy's Efficiency
They asked me where l would like
to have it dropped, thinking per-
haps 1 would give my aerodrome
away, but when l smiled and shook
my head they did not insist upon an
answer.
III drop it over" - declared
one of them, naming my aerodrome
which revealed to me that their fly
! ing corps is as efficient as other
| branches of the service in the mat
| ter of obtaining valuable informa-
| ton.
And right here 1 want to say that
the more 1 came to know of the
enemy, the more keenly 1 realized
what a difficult task we're going to
have to lick him. In all my subse-
quent experiences, the fact that there
is heap of fight left in the Huns
still was thoroughly brought home
to me. We shall win the war even
tually, if we don't slow up too soon,
in the mistaken idea that the Huns
are ready to lie down.
The flying officers who questioned
me were extremely anxious to find
out all they could about the part
America is going to play in the war,
but they evidently came to the con-
clusion that America hadn't taken
me very deeply into her confidence,
judging from the information they
got, or failed to get. from me.
At any rate, they gave me up as
bad job, and 1 was ordered to the
officers prison at Coutrai, Belgium.
CHAPTER V
The Prison Camp at Coutrai
From the Intelligence Department
1 was conveyed to the officers prison
camp at Courtrai in an automobile.
1t was about an hours ride. My es-
cort was one of the most famous
flyers in the world, barring none. lie
was later killed in action, but | was
told by an English airman who wit
messed his last combat, that he
fought a game battle and died a
heros death.
The prison, which had evidently
been a civil prison of some kind be-
fore the war, was located right in
the heart of Courtrai The first
building we approached was large
and in front of the archway, which
formed the main entrance. was
sentry box. Here we were chal-
lenged by the sentry, who knocked
on the door; the guard turned the
key in the lock and I was admit
ted.
We passed through the archway
and directly into a courtyard, on
which faced all of the prison build
ings, the windows of course being
heavily barred. After I had given
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
TIME FOR ACTION,
SAYS RABBI HAAS
CONTINUED from First Page. I

CONTINUED from First Page
Third Liberty Loan and to urge ones
friends to go and do likewise.
We "over here" must provide the
sinews of war for our boys "over
there We at home must provide
our government with the financial
assistance to enable it to furnish our
boys under the colors" with every
possible necessity and comfort.
Our boys-a hundred thousand of
them or more-are now in the thick
est of fray. Many additional thou
sands, yes tens and hundreds of thou
sands are going over each day to
take up their positions on the battle
front Ito do or die" Well soon have
million and n half of men "soms-
where in France" and the country is
preparing to send over twice and
thrice this number if necessary
These boys are fighting your battle
and my battle. They're engaged in
a most sacred and holy cause. They'r re
waging battle to overthrow and de-
stroy, for all time, the power of auto
cracy and imperialism. They're wag-
ing conflict that neither might no1
militarism, but that right and Justice
shall rule the world. Our boys are
prepared to offer up their lives &c
make the world better, happier and
safer place for us to live in. Ought
we not put heart and courage into
them and cause them to realize thai
We're with them to the very limit OF
our resources? Ought we not bacl
them up to the fullest extent of ouI
means?
And when we are asked to help on,
government by buying Liberty Bond!
we are only lending our money fol
certain period. We are making ar
investment which is a gilt edge Sc.
curity. The safest investment at al
times is with the Bank of the United
states of America and with the firm
of Uncle Sam and Company. In sub.
scribing to the Liberty Loan we ar,
subscribing to the one security O.
which both principal and interest arc
guaranteed by the wealthiest ant
most reliable government on earth
Harrisburg has gone "over tn,
top in the two previous Liberty
Loan campaigns. Are we going tC
repeat our former achievements?
know that the people of our city an6
vicinity are going to answer in br-
one way, and that will be by making
the Third Liberty Loan an over.
whelming and tremendous success
Let each one of us help to place oui
city on the honor roll and then make
it possible that the honor flag of the
Third Liberty Loan shall float ovoI
our capital. Let this emblem testify
that the citizens of HARRISBURG
are 100 per cent Americans. DC
Your dutV and do If now
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
Urged to Buy Liberty
Bonds at Y. M. c. A. Rally

Addresses by Lieutenant CT. w. Dan
forth, u. S. N. who saw and spoke
to the Kaiser; Major William Fl. Gar
rison. commanding the Middletown
Aviation camp; Sergeant John X.
Blake, and Captain George +. Lumb
president or the Rotary Club, were
features of a big patriotic meeting
held in Fahnestock Hall yesterday af-
ternoon. The Liberty Bond sale was
the chief subject. of discussion. Hear
ers were urged by the various speakers
to purchase the bonds to the extent OF
their ability. The addresses were pre-
ceded by a concert given by the Mu-
nicipal band, under the direction OF
Frank Blumenstein.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
Letter List

LIST OF LETTERS REMAINING IN
the Post Office. at Harrisburg. Pa, for
the week ending April 10. 1918:
Ladies' List-Mrs. Brunham, Jennie
Forester, Mrs. James Hess Cd. Mar
garet Knouse, Mrs. Oscar Miller. Mrs.
George Middlesworth, Katherine Null
len, Mrs. Amey Piper. Mrs. Lillian
Richardson, Eliz Perry West.
Gentlemen's List - r. M. Arnold,
John Dair, John G.. Dugan, c. A. Eek
ard, d. S. Caldwell, Thomas Hartley,
d. Jones, Manuel o. Jopo, Rev. II. B.
Mcconnell, George Fl. Pierce. $. f.
Purviance, James Richardson, II. II.
Rupp. A. r. Saurman, Edw. Stryker,
Fl. o. Walters, Rev. VIM. j. Winfield,
Wilbur Zinn.
Persons should invariably have
their mail matter addressed to their
street and number, thereby insuring
FRANK C. SITES,
Postmaster
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
CATHEDRAL CHORAL
SOCIETY ENTERTAINED

The Cathedral Choral Society enter
tanned Friday evening at the knights
of Columbus Hall, North street, with
ments. The Right Rev. p. r. Nc
Dewitt. attended by the Rev. d. ].
Carey and the Rev M. O'Flynn. was
present. Bishop McDevitt responded
to the opening chorus. in which
america was sung, with an expla-
nation of church and national sing
ing. The Bishop advocated commu-
nitv and congregational singing
Father Carey thanked all the mem
hers of the organization, which is
under the direction of Sister NJ Evan
gelist The necessity for frequent
rehearsals was emphasized by James
L. Carroll tenor.
The hall was decorated with
American flags, and the tables with
sweet peas. orchids and candelabra.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
A Season of Colored Cotton
Frocks Is Developing From
These Lovely Materials

The voes adorable in their ouard and floral designs
and the ogandes and French voe far peer and
froc-ike than thin cottons have been for many day.
Colored cotton voies
Woven voes in white
grounds colored stripe run
ming through YARD soc
French voles in blue
Silk stripe voiles in white
organdes in plain shades Nile
A inches wide Yard
Plain voes A inches WIDE
of silk light
and dark grounds Yard $125
Stewart Street Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15

Berchtold has been opposed to the
Pan-German war party and his res
ignation was brought about by them.
In addition to being foreign min
ister Count Czernin was premier and
chancellor of the dual empire. He
is about 61 years old.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
GERMANS TAKE AMERICAN
PRISONERS, SAYS RERIIN

Berlin, April 15.-German troops,
according to the official report from
headquarters yesterday, made a sue
cessful attack against the Americans
north of st. Mihiel.
The Germans claim to have infiict-
ed heavy losses and to have taken
prisoners.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
ZEMBO TEMPLE TO HOLD
PATRIOTIC CEREMONIAL

Zembo Temple, says a letter to the
Mobiles Of the Mystic Shrine from
Charles Il. Covert. the potentate. will
have ceremonial session Wednes-
day, April "a, which win be OF pa
triotic nature. A good start was made
by the purchase of $4,000 of Liberty
Bonds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
BISHOP TO CONSECRATE
NEW ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH

Bishop Philip r. McDevitt will SOL
emnly consecrate st. Lawrences, the
new Roman Catholic Church, in State
near Front street on Saturday of this
week. The beautiful edifice will be
formally opened with services on Sun
day, April 81.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
"OutWiHing the Hun"
By Lieutenant Pat O'Brien

The next two days
passed without in
;ident and 1 was
hen taken ! to the
Intelligence Depart
ment of the German
Flying Corps, which
was located about
an hour from the
hospital. There 1
was kept two days,
during which time
they put a thousand
and one questions
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
Dipes, Pomeroy G. Stewart
Robert Morris and the First Bond of Libert

d by
t @ ylg his and donhs
n gre in h h d If h mite atsof ofAmeic.
k China in nJaan where int td hesitate yAmeian nbond?
% o~ credit
is
F yo @ for rcomty' Ike buy Liberty
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
Labor Spurs Proletariat
to Demand Food Seizure
By Associated Press

Amsterdam, April 15.-The Tele-
graaf says that the Extreme Labor
party is circulating manifesto
among the proletariat, melting them
to strike and demanding that the au-
thorities seize all food stocks in
private hands and also the distribu-
tion of the reserve.
The manifesto fixes the respon-
sibility for the food disturbances on
"unscrupulous persons who have
bartered Hollands foodstuffs for
500, 900, 900 florins, German and Aus
trian bills" and denounces the prof
iteers who 'are coming millions by
the starvation of Dutch children"
LIEUT.. McCREATH IN FRANCE
Saturday night brought the news
to A. S. McCreath, 119 South Front
street, that his son, Lieutenant Will
liam McCreath, had landed safely
"over there"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
Fashion CombinesPlain and
Fancy Silks This Season

To satisfy the whm of ehecting combinations
silk gowns and dresses have filled stock with the
choicest in both solid coors and fancy styles
this Georgete Crepe in street shades scroll
Aover black white Fouards 40 nches
other foulards to be combined with plain satins yard
225
Plain Taeas with Georgee yard $780, $175 $o5 S225
quality 40 $500 1925
Plain and Khaki Koo for dresses SO inches yard
an
White Satin striped plaid Baronet Satin
.
black Tafea self
$225, $500 $500
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
CZERNIN QUITS
UNDER PEACE FIRE

LContinued from First Page.l
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-05

trict convention to be held In the Buck
Creek church In Union township. Rev.
Virgins will take part In the pro-
gram.
The Missionary society of the Con-
gregational church will hold their
monthly meeting and program at the
home of Miss Edith Volt Tuesday,
June H. A picnic dinner will be serv-
ed on the lawn.
Sunday, June 8, the annual chill
dren's day exercises will be held in
the Congregational church. Every
body is invited to attend.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hunt.
a daughter, May eth.
The Methodist church in Earlville
has contributed nearly $4,000 to the
endowment fund for the Epworth
seminary and Upper Iowa University
at Fayette during the past week.
Mrs. Arthur Trevarthan Of Anamosa
spent several days at the home of
her mother, Mrs. Minnie I.axson. in
town during the week.
Miss Minerva Laxson of Canton, 8.
D., is here for visit among her rela-
tives at the Laxson homes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-05
THORPE.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Briggs and three
children of Oelwein spent several
days last week with the formers par
ents at this place
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Simons are
the proud parents Of baby daughter
born Tuesday, May 49,
Mrs. Ben Takin, who underwent a
serious operation at hospital in Du-
buque, has returned to her home much
improved in health.
For the increment of troops which
left for Camp Dodge Monday, May q,
Thorpe furnished two, Ed Chambers
and William Heyer.
The Ladies' Aid society met with
Mrs. Grace Wendell Tuesday. A large
number attended and dainty refresh
ments were served. $255 was reali-
zed.
The cemetery society will meet
with Mrs. Ada Wendell June 10. An
invitation is extended those who are
interested to attend.
A number from our vicinity attend
ed the eighth grade graduation exer-
cises in Oneida last Thursday even
ing, Robert Takin of Thorpe, being
one of the graduates.
A large crowd attended the Wood
man dance in the Thorpe hall Satur-
day evening
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-05

Miss Pearl Ludy has returned home
from Ames where she attended school
Fred Birrer visited his sister in Du-
buque the past week.
Miss Alice Ivory took the civil SER
vice examination in Dubuque last
week.
Mrs. ]. G. Ludy has returned home
from St. Paul after a visit with her
sister, Mrs. H. M. Horsefall.
Mrs. Snyder has returned home from
Prairie du Chen where she has been
taking treatment for rheumatism.
Jacob Carnicle of near Meaderville
passed away at the home Of his son,
Cyrus, Monday, May 9th, aged ninety
years, after an illness Of several
months, the result of broken arm.
Word has been received here an
nouncing the safe arrival in France
of Reed Davis and Harry Stephens
John Wareham of Springville spent
part of last week here with relatives.
George H. Steinhilber was born near
Strawberry Point January 20, 1854,
and passed away at Iowa Methodist
hospital, Des Moines, May q, 1918,
following two operations. On April
Is, 1888, he was united in marriage to
Miss Nicola Scofeld at Strawberry
Point In 1892 he moved to Pocahon-
tas, where he engaged in business with
his brother, Stephen, continuing until
the time of his death. His wife and
two daughters survive, Mrs. Ethel
Carney of Des Moines and Harriet, a
student at Grinnell college, and four
brothers, Stephen, of Pocahontas;
Henry of Truesdale; Gottlieb and
Charles, and one sister, Mrs. Minnie
Clough, all of Strawberry Point. Flu
neral services were held from the
home at Pocahontas on Tuesday morn
ing, Rev. Shaw of the Presbyterian
church conducted the services assist
ed by Rev. Stein of the M. E. church,
also by the Masonic lodge. The re-
mains were brought to Strawberry
Point for interment, and services
were conducted at the grave Wednes-
day morning by the Masons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-05

had by all.
The James Barr family spent Thurs
day at Edgewood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mart Hatfield enter
tanned friends from Preston, Mimi,
Sunday.
The Charles Carpenter family spent
Sunday in Elkader.
Arson Randall, who has been at
Camp Dodge, has been transferred to
a camp in Texas.
Irva Smith and Meron Axtel left for
Elkader and from there they will go
to Camp Dodge.
George Opperman was in Chicago a
few days the past week.
Born, Thursday, May 2Sth, to Mr..
and Mrs. f. c. Lundt, a son.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-05
HONEY CREEK.

DR.. Morgan of Manchester was a
professional caller in our neighbor-
hood Wednesday. ,
Mrs. John Billhorn is in Des Moines
visiting at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Robert Ray.
VIM. Nodurft, Ernest Puffet, Oscar
Lehman and Frank Schmock shipped
stock with the Commission company
Of Dundee Monday.
The Ladies' Aid society Of Thorpe
was entertained at the Mrs. Grace
Wendell home Tuesday afternoon.
There was nice attendance consid-
ering the busy time. Refreshments
were served and pleasant time was
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-05

DR.. Shallenberer is an eminently
successful Specialist in the treatment
OF Chronic diseases. He has long,
established reputation, resulting from
his large practice and extensive hospital
experience, which have made him so
proficient that he can name and To-
cate your disease in few minutes.
He has successfully treated many Of
the most difficult cases Of chronic dis
his reputation has spread-why he has
continued his visits year after year,
while other doctors have made few
visits and stopped
DR.: shallenberger treats diseases Of
He Eys aa sf hGsf aerye er soxm
ach. Intestines, Kidneys and Bladder.
Consumption in an early stage, Catarrh.
Ringing in Ears and Deafness. Paraly-
Goitre; Eczema, scrofula, Appendicitis
Gravel, Rheumatism of joints and
muscles. Also treats diseases Of wo-
men scientifically.
PILES CURED WITHOUT KNIFE.
Fissure, Fistula and other rectal dis
eases treated without surgical opera
ton.
Surgical Gases and Rupture Given
Special Attention. 4.
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Are you nervous and Respondent;
easily excited and irritable: weak and
ersS stpsnss Xsh sss
easily fatigued: distrustful and with
out confidence in yourself? Have you
sunken, red or blurred eyes; pimples
on you rface; weak back or deposit in
PRIVATE DISEASES A SPECIALITY.
Cases of long standing especially de-
sired. Wrong treatment and incorrect
diagnosis have often resulted in the
o. o,rfN
Blood Poison, Syphilis, Unnatural dis
charges, Weagness Emissions, Debility,
Nervousness. Dizziness and Defective
Memory, which ruin body and mind.
1t is highly important you obtain the
services of a physician who has estab-
lished good reputation for treating
these diseases.
Dr.. Shallenberger has made years Of
women. He knows and uses the most
scientific methods Of treating them.
Hundreds of women suffer untold ag-
ony with diseases which have been ne.
elected or unskillfully treated.
WONDERFUL CURES
have been made by him. You should
diseases. A Specialist who has made
cert" 'nly prepared to give you the best
+, and IL you are sick, you need
sc lie treatment.
bt. SnalleHpeFBer spares no enoft "
cure his patients. He knows that GOOD
results mean as much to him as to the
patient. Most of his new patients
come through the recommendation Of
others whom he has treated.
He prepares nearly all his medicine
from his own special formulas, and
uses nothing but pure drugs.
Consultation and Examination Free
and CONFIDENTIAL.
Drexel State Bank,
letters to
DIR. WILBERT sHALLENBERGER
lG8 lakewood Blvd. - Chicago, III
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-05
ONEIDA.

Edith Legg entertained several of
her young playmates at birthday
party last Friday.
Mrs c. W. Ferris and daughter,
jeanette, are visiting relatives in
Chicago. ID.
Mrs. Lucy Durham and Mrs. Laura
Fay spent Saturday with relatives
here.
Mrs. Kate Cox spent several days
at the VIM. Hennesey home near Gree
ley the past week.
Miss Florence Fisher of Iowa Falls
spent Thursday with jeanette Ferris.
Several from here attended the Dec
Grafton day services at Greeley.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-05
CALIFORNIA; Weeping Trees.

California has but two species Of
native trees that are normally Of
weeping habit. One is Quercus lobata,
the valley oak, having its most south
erly range near Burbank. The other
is Picca Breweraine, the weeping
spruce, which is found In a few iso-
lated mountainous sections in the
northwest corner Of the state.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-05
TO PREVENT BELCHING.

Make regular habit of eating
slowly, masticate your food thorough
ly, and you may have no further trou-
BILE. If you should, take one of Cham
berlain's Tablets Immediately after
supper For sale by A. C. Philip
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-05

A Council of War
on the lines of defense
Our lines of defense embrace much more
boys khaki armed with the mpe
of tS% E@-- 81 aklEis1I4
They really embrace the whole man pow
er woman power power America.
We must never lose heart or we would
necessity maintaining the
morale people through the mighty struggle
To do this effectively we must have ac-
the We must often
inventory physical and spiritual We must snatch
that will and build natures
producing
That is the Mission of Chautauqua
neligenty the the work of the Red
and the lines of defense at home
gracious and inspiration in clean
profitable supply the needs Of this time
this and the fullest
the Chautauqua integral the national defense"
We are
the % "a
Manchester Chautauqua, June 1923
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-12
LABOR MISSION
ARRIVES AT A
BRITISH j | PORT
Object of Delegations i is to
Tell Position Of Labor
in United States.

London, April 12.-An American
mission comprising Representatives Of
labor. Journalists, banking and other
interests has arrived at a British
port. The mission was met by a
committee including lieutenant Colo
mel Sir Campbell Stuart, Harry =. w.
Britain, secretary Of the >. English
branch Of the Pilgrims club, and drrep-
resentatives Of the army and the navy.
Washington, April 12.-The Ameri-
can mission mentioned in the forego-
ing dispatch is q delegation Of nine
American labor leaders officially
known as the American Federation of
Labor mission. The; nbject; ot the
mission is to ma tssse to English
and French labor the pofttiati of labor
In the United states.7s The delegates
are headed by James slkiaspp. ssr resi-.
zdnetfcf the sPatternt .easue 81
America as chairman. Others are
John p. Frey. William Short Miss
Melinda Scott. Miss Agnes Nestor,
William II. j ohnson, George Ia Berry,
Chester NJ. Wright and 4 Martin r
Ryan. :: *ts.,f
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-12
; HNlp X.ifht tAn Xorch.
HOME RULE HAS J;
NO EFFECT ON
CoNSCRPTl0N
/ Unior..is,tsWlnl Il 4! q Not Sit Qpaet
and Allow Bill to Coz
Through. !.

London, April 12.-Pron,ise of
home rule bill by the government has
not the smallest effect in easing4.the
way to conscription in Ireland, ac-
cording to special dispatches from
Dublin. The Unionists win not sit
quiet and allow the bill to. be rushed
through and the Nationalists are
scription than in obtaining home rule.
The. Irish Times, which in the past
clamored for conscription and We'd
nesday endorsed the resolution in
parliament accepting it, suggests that
in the six weeks before conscription
can be effected the Nationalists un-
dertake to raise seven divisions by
voluntary recruiting result which,
1t says, should persuade the govern
scription. s;
Pleads Against Methods.
London. April 12.-John Dillon.
Irish Nationalist leader. in the house
Of commons yesterday said he under
stood that motor c2rs. machine guns
and tanks already had been shipped
and were sailing away from the bat
,tlefront toward ireland. Mr.. Dillon
pleaded strongly against what he
termed the governments "guillotine
methods." a4gs> ;.
The debate on the man-power bill
centered largely around q discussion
of requests by Mr.. Dillon and others
for more time in which to consider
tho measure. The government
eventually conceded to permit the
house to add two days to the time for
the discussion. The bill then enter
ed committee and an amendment sub
stituting 48 years for 81 as the age
limit was defeated by vote Of 262
to 152. f.t