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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
U. S. Senator to Speak
Before Forum on Sunday

Senator Wesley A. Jones, scheduled
TO address a meeting of the Peoples
Forum several weeks ago, will ad-
dress the meeting to be held next
Sunday afternoon, at $50 o'clock.
This announcement was made at the
meeting of the forum held yesterday
afternoon. Senator Jones was COM
PEELED to postpone his appearance
several weeks ago because of illness.
dressed e yesteTSaTs' ' meetipp ttGi1pey;f ycf abe 1be
forum. The full choir of Grace
Methodist Church. sang.
The place of next Sundays meet
ing viii be announced later.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04

CONTINUED from First Page
renches now are available. Amer
can artillerymen laid down a bar
age fire as son as the Germans
tarted theirs. 1t is known that three
companies of especially trained
shock troops" which had been
bracticing for this operation for two
weeks, took part in the attack. Each
company was preceded by picked
barty of twenty pioneers.
The fighting was brisk for about
n hour. but the accurate machine
! un and rifle fire from the American
ront lines, coupled with the perfect
American barrage which prevented
einforcements from coming up,
orced the Germans to withdraw
fter sustaining heavy casualties and
Without having set foot in the Amer
can trenches.
Plenty of Volunteers
Soon after the attack was over
young lieutenant commanded a
latoon, members of which COM
posed the patroling party which had
one out into No Mans Land, went
ut to find them but without result
lie returned to his trench and asked
or a voluntary detail. Every man
n the platoon volunteered, but the
lieutenant picked out small party
nd set out again. They were forced
o return, however, when the Ger
nan fire became increasingly heavy.
'he lieutenant and a detail made a
hird search just before dawn but
Without success.
ng the unit on this front said the
nen were eager for action and con-
inually were asking permission to
emain in the front line longer than
he allotted period. 1t has been
ound necessary to caution them
frequently against exposing them
elves, they are so anxious to get a
rack at the enemy. However, they
re tempted to peer over the top in
he day time and go over at night
b the hope of starting something"
Proud of Record
The French general who trained
hese troops is proud of the show
ng they are making while complet-
ng their period of instruction. An
American captain said: They call
d us tin soldiers in America less
han a year ago, but 1 guess we are
delivering the goods just the same" "
Between 500 and 1900 gas shells
re thrown on the American posi-
ions on the Chemin-d DANES
ront each day, but there has been
0 serious gas casualties there. The
nen have been trained thoroughly
the use of gas masks and the ne
essity OF putting them on before
oing into the trenches. They dc
OF find it inconvenient to work and
i'm, A few men have been gassed
lightly while adjusting their he'll
nets, but this is inevitable when
as shells are thrown Ions
istance behind the lines. A briga-
Ter general and a major who were
iding in an automobile on a tour
f inspection recently were gassed
lightly when a shell burst within q
undred yards of their car They
Uttered from headache and slight
eusea, but otherwise there were no
| effects.
An American brigadier general
aid to-day he had asked for an
merican divisional citation for each
Iember of the raiding party OF
wenty-siN of his men which assist
q the French in the raid on Feb
Iary %. in which two German Of
GERS and twenty-one men were cap
ired. Two officers and two men of
he raiding party already have been
decorated by the French with the
Far cross. This Is the first request
Or honors which has been made
pr Americans in this sector.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
Local Shooters Win
In Elimination Event;
L. Brett Is High Man

In an elimination shoot Saturday,
Philadelphia division shooters, hold
ers of the George Dallas Dixon Cup,
won last year at Philadelphia, won
over Altoona marksmen. Altoona
was put out of the race, the winners
scoring a total of 226 to 221.
The winning team represented the
department. The
shoot was held on the Pennsy/ Gun
Club field, Sixth and Division streets,
and was witnessed by a big crowd.
The Motive Power team of the
Philadelphia division was third with
a total of 211. and the Juniata and
South Altoona shops secured fourth
place with a total of 200.
I. Bretz was high run scorer and
|also high gun. He was only per-
omitted to win one prize and his total
|of forty-eight did not count. J. Mil
Ter with forty-siX was awarded the
high gun. Each received a silk UNI
|brella.
Protest From Harrisburg
Altoona entered the race with a
view of shooting as individuals in
stead of department teams. This
|was protested and ]. T. Coleman
ruled that each team was expected
to enter ten men, and the five high
scores by each team to count in the
total. A further hearing will be Civ
len on the protest later. should Al
|toona's claim be allowed, Saturday :
|victors will have a margia of but
one point. The transportation and
Motive Power departments by COM
fb'ning would have a total of 227.
The shoot was handled in a very
satisfactory manner by Samuel G.
IEepford. general athletic director of
he Philadelphia division, assisted by
u. T. Coleman, athletic director Of
he Pennsylvania railroad.
The winners will later in the
Incnth meet shooters from Sunbury,
solean, Oil City and Pitcairn. The
snext shoot in the Pennsylvania rail-
Road system series will be held in
Philadelphia next Saturday. the par
Eicipants representing the general
offices, Philadelphia Terminal, New
Jersey and Philadelphia. Wilmington
|bnd Baltimore divisions. The final
shoot for the cup will also take place
n Philadelphia during April.
The scores of Saturday follow:
philadelphia Division, Transportation
Department
Miller ....'.'''''''' - -
w. II. Hoover ......... 2S - 40
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04

missIoners' office. Proposals were
received from w. S. Tunis, George
Elmer, Hershey Printing Company,
ID. w. Cotterel, H. e. Hooker Ly-
kens Standard and the Elliott-F Fish
er Company. The estimates were
tabulated after the various items and
contracts were awarded this after
noon to the lowest bidder on each
one.
To Draw Jury.-Sixty names will
pc drawn from the jury wheel on
Wednesday for jury to serve at the
session of Common Pleas Court be-
ginning April s.
Gets Divorce.-The divorce decree
in the action brought by Thomas w.
VS.. Pearl Jackson was signed to-day
Eight other divorce suits were start
ed. four being filed by one attorney.
Want New Trial. - Counsel for
George E. Fornwalt to-day filed a
motion for new trial in the suit
which was brought against the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
The case was heard last week, Judge
McCarrell giving the jury instruc-
tions to bring in a verdict.in favor of
the defendant because it was shown
Fornwalt had accepted benefits from
the company. y verdict of S99226
was returned in favor of Salant and
Salant VS.. the Merchants Milling
Company, of Lykens.
To Issue Attachment. Because
Edward c. Duttenhoffer refused to
comply with a court order directing
him to file with the court a certifi-
cate of deposit, a rule was granted
on him to-day to show why he
should not be placed under arrest for
contempt.
Gets Three Months.-F. +. Fisher
charged with larceny, was sentenced
TO serve three months. Jacob S.
Hetrick was ordered to pay Sc a
week. and Charles Y. Lawrence $5
week for support of their families.
Want Lee Property.-As no ans
wer had been filed in proceedings to
get possession of the property at
Short and Walnut streets. in the park
extension zone. owned by Helen NJ
Lee, the court to-day signed papers
giving the state the place.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
Senator Sprouts Father
Dies at Chester Home

Chester, Pa, March 4. - William II.
Sproul, father of State Senator Will
liam c. Sproul, Republican candidate
for Governor died suddenly Saturday
afternoon at his home after a brief
Illness.
He was born in Lancaster county,
and became interested with his father
in the iron business and located in
this city in 1888, where he has since
resided. He was largely interested in
the Chester Rolling Mills. later in the
wholesale grocery business and own
ed large real estate interests in Penn
sylvania and Southern states.
He served for several years as a
member of city council, was a mem
Der of the Board of Navigation and
one of the most prominent residents
of the CITY
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
Shafer Is Winner in
Highspire Gun Club Shoot

In the deciding match in the High
spire Gun Club shoot. held Saturday,
4. Shaffner broke twenty-three tar
gets. He was tied with Edward
Hoffman, but Hoffman lost out in
the shootoff
r. Green captured third cup by
breaking twenty-five targets.
IL. Green becomes permanent own
er of the National Sportsman Cup by
reason of winning it four times dur
ing the twelve months.
A. Grass also becomes permanent
owner of the Dupont charm by rea-
sen of winning four times.
Summary:
25-target Event-Fink, II; r.
Green, %; II. Green, 20; T. Gross. 10;
\. Shaffner, %; Hoffman, %; Cover,
21 A. Gross. 81; shambaugh. IS;
Sperow, Is.
Shooton For First Ten Targets
Hoffman, G.; Shaffner, s.
Winners For Past Twelve Months
National Sportsman Trophy r.
Green, twice; II. Green, four times
II. Fink. twice; ]. Cover. once; T. w.
Gross, once; A. Gross. once; e. Hoff-
man, once.
Twelve Months Cup, Second Prize
II. w. Gross. twice; J. Cover, three
times; II. Kline, three times; e. Hoff-
man, once; G. Shambaugh, once; A.
Shaffner, twice.
Eight Months Cup, Third Prize
A Ghaffner three times. Ed H0ff-
man. three times; T. w. Gross, once
II. Green, once; II. Kline. once; r.
Green, twice; G. Shambaugh. once.
Fourth Prize, Dupont Watch
CHARM. Sperow, once; II. Kline.
cnce; A. Shaffner. twice; A. Gross,
four times; II. Fink, twice; j. Cover,
once.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
Urges Wearing of Patches
to Save During the War

Mrs. John Y. Boyd gave an in
structive. talk last evening to the
young people of Ridge Avenue Meth
odist Episcopal Church which should
be repeated to every American boy
and girl. She made it very plain
that both are aiding the enemy" if
they do not buy Thrift Stamps, save
food and clothing and in every way
aid to win the war. Wear patches
and wear them with PRIDE" urged
Mrs. Boyd.
Discussing the subject of religion
and the war, she told how much the
United States is doing for the re-
ligious welfare of it's soldiers. and
then spoke in behalf of the move
ment just started to supply one
chaplain for every 5000 men, instead
of the present system of one for ev-
eIy 5000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
Engineer Dies Of Injuries
Received in Station Wreck

Jossph p. Schell, 1912 State street,
the engineer who was injured when
his engine backed into the Philadel-
phia and Reading passenger station,
February %, died at the Harrisburg
Hospital yesterday.
Funeral services will be held at ST.
Francis Church. the Rev. Father
Murphy officiating. The body may
be viewed at any time tomorrow at
the residence, 1912 State street
Burial will be made in the Mount
Calvary Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
Ratification of Treaty
Fixed For Next Thursday
BN Assocfated Press

London, March A Russian of
fetal announcement signed bY-Pre-
mier Lenine and Foreign Minister
Trotzky, says the Bolsheviki delega-
tion after signing peace with Ger
many is proceeding toward Petro-
grad where the text of the agree
ment will be Immediately published.
Ratification of the treaty has been
fixed for Thursday next and it de-
pends on the decision of the All
Russian Congress of Councils of
Workmen's, Peasants and Cossacks
deputies which will assemble at
Moscow, March u.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04

moreover. far more severe than first
Information showed. The American
Government had modestly announced
that some of the enemy had been
killed and some made prisoners. AS
matter OF fact the latest recon
naissances have shown that in ad-
dition TO these losses the Germans
left quite large number oil
corpses."
Premier Clemenceau on his return
to Paris was too occupied to give the
Associated Press an interview on his
visit, but 4 prominent government Of
fetal who accompanied the Premier
said:
Il cannot. of course. say what sec
ton the Premier visited, nor give
any military detail, but your gallant
General Pershing came to meet him
and accompanied him on the entire
visit. Your Army made altogether
an excellent impression on the
Premier"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
u. E. Delegates Refuse
to Disbar Members For
Failure to Pay Dues

Reading, Pa, March 4.-The East
PENNSYLVANIA United Evangelical
Conference to-day voted down a rec
ommendation to dismiss from the
rolls any member who has not COM
muned or who has failed to con-
tribute to the support of the church
for two years. There was a lengthy
discussion on the subject.
The statistical committees report
showed that conference has 25,422
members, a gain of 234 over last
year It was decided to meet in Al
Ientown next year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
Motorists Stay at Home
and Buy Thrift Stamps

Patriotism of the Harrisburg Motor
Club was amply demonstrated yester-
day, when members of the club did
which would have been spent for
gasoline, to purchase War Savings
Stamps. ]. Clyde Myton, secretary of
the motorists association, is one of the
earnest workers in benalf of the wv.
S. S." campaign, and he was greatly
pleased with the idea of a motorless
Sunday,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
McClain Will Direct
Farm Labor Recruiting

Philadelphia, March 4.-Lieutenant-
Governor Frank p. McClain has ac-
cepted the position of chairman of
the State Committee on Agricultural
Labor Service. and will recruit agri-
cultural labor for counties where
there is a shortage of farm hands.
Lieutenant-Governor McClain has a
wide knowledge of agricultural con-
ditions in Pennsylvania and prac-
tical experience.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
CITY AND DISTRICT is
READY FOR LIBERTY LOAN

A. S. Patterson, president Of the
Chamber of Commerce, will have
charge of the Third Liberty Loan
campaign in the city. ]. Clyde Myton
will be secretary of the work for
Dauphin, Perry. Juniata and Cum
berland counties. William Jennings
will be chairman of the county as
before. Donald Mccormick will re-
tain his position as chairman of the
Harrisburg district, embracing the
four counties. The county chairmen
will be the same as previously,
George Lloyd, Cumberland county;
William Jennings, Dauphin county;
Judge Kosure. Juniata county, and P.
i. Duncan. PerrN county.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
Peace Basis Reported
Accepted by Rumania
By Associated Prcss

Amsterdam, March 4.-Semioffi-
cial German and Austrian statements
received here yesterday set forth
claims of forward steps toward peace
between the Central Powers and Ru-
mania.
The Berlin dispatch quotes a
Bucharest dispatch under to-day's
date declaring that the Rumanians
have accepted the basis for negotia-
tions proposed by the Central Pow
ers and will send representatives
to deliberate upon the conclusion
of peace.
The Vienna dispatch states that
word has been received from Bucha-
rest that the negotiations with the
Rumanians are progressing favor
ably
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
Edgar c. FELTON, Made U.
S. ShipbuiIding Examiner

Philadelphia, March 4.-Edgar c.
FELTON,, director of civilian service
and labor of the Pennsylvania COM
mittee of public safety, has been ap-
pointed federal examiner for the
Delaware valley shipbuilding indus
try, including Baltimore. In this
capacity Mr.. FELTON, is empowered to
hear discussion on questions at is
sue between employers and en-
ployes, with power of recommenda-
ton to the Macy wage arbitration
board.
Mr.. FELTON, is also federal director
of employment for Pennsylvania and
has co-ordinated the federal and
state administration of the war
emergency labor situation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
VIEWERS NAMED

Viewers to report April s on the
rebuilding of a bridge across Augh-
wick creek. Huntington county, re-
placing one which was swept away
last month by a food. were named
to-day by the Dauphin county court
Upon petition of r. A. Otbison, So
licitor for that county. The viewers
named were: ]. Murray Africa,
Huntingdon; Lawrence N. Crum, Mt.
Union; Robert Sucker. Samuel w.
Fleming and Henry e. Fox, this city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
7. M. c. A. Hears Address
on Lies One Tragedy

Professor H. X. Ober, instructor in
biological sciences at Lebanon VAL
ley College, Annville. gave an inter-
esting address before the mems mass
meeting held in Fahnestock Hall yes
terday afternoon, under the auspices
of the Central Y. NJ. C. a. Professor
a mans Life" giving a live address,
of great interest to his audience
Abner w. Hartman sang several bass
solos preceding the address.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
Father Johnson Takes
Up New Duties in Cornwall

The Rev. Father Thomas B. john
son, assistant rector of st. Patricks s
Cathedral, left yesterday to assume
his duties as rector of the Catholic
Church at Cornwall, Lebanon coun-
ty.
Father johnson was for several
years the assistant rector at the
Cathedral He was the founder of
the Hassett School of Gymnastics,
which was opened in the basement
of the Cathedral, in 1910. The
school expanded to its present quar-
ters in North street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
INDEPENDENTS
NOrway's Losses Through :.
Hun U-Boats Heavy

WashingtOn, March 4. = NOrwaY
continues to suffer heavily from
German submarine operations and
other war losses. Twelve vessels ag-
gregating 16,23S gross tons and val
during February and nineteen sea-
men lost their lives while twenty
men are missing, a cablegram to the
Norwegian legation to-day announc-
ed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
RIG BARN RURNS

The barn on the Rutherford es-
tate, owned by r. S. Barber, of Pax
tang, was destroyed this morning by
fire originating from a spark that
flew from an engine on the Philadel-
phia and Reading Railway. Tt is
thought that the barn was at least
eighty years old. IT was one of the
oldest buildings in the neighborhood.
1t was a complete loss. Charles
Shuey is tenant of the farm on which
the barn is located.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
PLAN TO GIVE SOLDIERS
TESTAMENTS FOR CAMP USE

Plans are now being made for the
launching of q campaign in this
city, for raising a fund to provide
testaments for distribution among
soldiers. The drive is in cooperation
with the national campaign being
inaugurated by the American Bible
Society. to raise 100000. This dis
trict, including Pennsylvania, New
Jersey and Delaware. has been asked
to raise a quota of $4,000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
RUSSIA ACCEPTS
TEUTON PEACE
[Continued from First Page. I

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lands, the dispatches say, is to make
them a base for supplying the Ger
man occupation of Finland.
There are 500 Swedish troops on
the islands for police purposes.
Their commander was notified by
the German commander of his in
tentions and while so far there has
been no clash reported, the Swedish
troops have not been withdrawn and
the feeding is described here as be-
ing very tense.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
no ERECT FOOD SIGNS

Huge signs, Ten feet hIgh and
twenty-five feet wide. will be erected
at conspicuous places in the city
tn remind Harrisburgers to Save the
Food and Win the War" The signs
will be erected by the local food
administration. under advices from
Washington. w. f. Whitman and
Harvey Long, manager of the Poster
Advertising Company, have been ap-
pointed a committee to take charge
Of the project.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
WOODWARD Is 100 PER CENT.

woodward school in the last few
days forged into prominence for its
patriotic SERVICE H. c. Hummer,
president of the Junior Red Cross
Auxiliary reporting that not only
has the school registered 100 per
cent. membership in the auxiliary,
but that there is now a total of thir-
ty-eight senior memberships. This
school building only has seven rooms
accommodating 2SS scholars. Miss
Ida Stewart is secretary and Miss
Ruth WalZer treasurer of the auxi-
liary Besides Red Cross industry
these pupils are making a record in
buying Thrift Stamps and Baby
Bonds
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
HERR WINS AT LANCASTER

K. Herr has tied with w. w. Posey
for the interstate trophy being con-
tested for by the Lancaster Gun
Club. The summary:
j. X. Herr, 90; w. w. Posey, 90;
c. Humer, SO; w. C. CRUDE, 81; A. c..
Scully, S4; j. P. Breneman, 50; H. A.
Brauer, 81; ]. r. Croft, II; E. M.
Ludwig, 76; E. NJ. Houck, 3d. A.
King, So; w. Keller, 55; f. Deem,
81; w. B%neman, SO; II. Breneman,
So; j. +. Cross, 81; A, Rothweil-
er, II.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
FRANK FAY SELLS
LITTLE SISTER

Altoona, Pa, March 4.--Frank III.
Fay, of Hollidaysburg, has sold Lit
tie Sister, 2.24A. (by Anderson
Wilkes, 2.24 y, dam Spring Lock.
2.14h), to Martin II. Baird, oc
Woodbury., Bedford county. The
mare will be raced on the state
tracks this fall, with AL Vance, of
Ebensburg, as driver. Little Sister
was the pole horse in the team with
Warlock and she is capable of step
ping in around 2.19.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
SELL 12-OUNCE LOAF

A small supply of the new twelve
ounce loaf of Victory bread was dis
tributed by the drivers of the Stand
ard bakery to-day. The Schmidt
Bakin Company has not put out the
new loaf. and is undetermined if it
will. The Bricker bakery will not
bake it under present conditions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
raise For American
Bravery in Action Is
GiUen by French Premier
By Associated Prcss

Paris, Sunday, March 3.-Premie er
lemenceau visited the American
oops to-day and reviewed the SOL
ers who repulsed the German at
Ick Friday. The Premier left Paris
hturday evening and returned this
FeninG, when the following semi
ficial note was issued:
The president of the Council de-
res personally to congratulate the
|nerican troops in the sector where
ley have just repelled brilliantly a
rong enemy attack.
This check to the enemy was,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
RYE NOT A SUBSTITUTE

Advices received to-day by Food
Administrators of Central Pennsyl-
vania were to the effect that while
rye flour may be used by bakers for
a short time as q substitute for wheat.
IL may not be sold by dealers or gro
GERS as a substitute.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
HOLD WRONG ALIEN

County Detective James T. Wal
ters reported to-day that Steve
Krinkiskr, held in Philadelphia, on
suspicion pending investigation of a
charge that he had murdered Harry
Hallman in Steelton ten years ago,
was not the foreigner wanted in the
case.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-04
Independents Take Series
From Greystock Tossers

Harrisburg Independents won Sat
urday night in the game with the
Greystock five, of Philadelphia;
score A to %. The Quakers lacked
their usual form, and the local five
was going at a championship clip
from start to finish. This victory
gives the Independents the lead in
the series, having won two out of
three games.