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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
Optimistic Outlook on War

In his new book. THE Winning
of the War" Prof. Roland G. Usher,
author of "Pan-Germanism," says
only one thing can cause an Allied
defeat, he believes, and that would
be a failure of conviction on the
parts of the British, French, and
American peoples of the greatness
of the cause of democracy, since
in the end 1t will be morale that
will swing the balance.
The strategy of the first months
of the war having failed, says a
critic. in that the Germans, in spite
of great advantages gained, had not
attained any of their major objec-
tives, they Immediately inaugurated
new strategy fact which for a
time escaped the attention of many
who went on regarding facts ac-
cording to the old detectives and
plans. The first section of the book
describes at length what the author
believes to be the German plans for
winning the war; the second con-
siders the reasons why the Allies
have not already won; and the third
section deals with the question of
victory in the light of German
strategy and the Allied conductor of
the war up to date.
'I feel" says Professor Usher,
that the postponement of Allied
victory has been due partially to the
belief that the war would be won
in time by non-military forces, like
economic exhaustion or a democratic
revolt in Germany. But 1t has pri-
marily been due to the fact that the
Allied strategy of victory has been
formulated to defeat the old Pan
Germanism, which was abandoned
in the second year of the war. and
has yet to reckon adequately with
the newer and more brutal scheme
which has taken its place The
new Pan-Germanism and the Rus
sian Revolution have altered, to my
thinking, the international equation
for every country in the world and
have transformed the problems of
victory and of a permanent settle
ment."
A military victory, then, and not
economic exhaustion of the Central
Powers, is absolutely necessary. but
Professor Usher leaves to military
writer's to determine when and
where.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
EXTEND THE DRAFT AGES
kansas City Star1

lhdnSdS Clty oLaTI
The Civil. War was fought by boys
of 21 and younger. 1t is not neces-
sary, of course, to extend the draft
age downward to include such boys
as fought from 81 to '65. But GER
tainly the suggestion of lowering it
to 10 as we'll as of extending it to As
is reasonable. Military men insist
that the best soldiers range from 10
TO 20. In those ages men are vigor-
Gus, enthusiastic, and their habits
are not so fixed but that they can
readily adjust themselves to new
conditions. The boy of 20 doesn't
mind hardship. The man of 40
misses his morning bath and gener-
ally doesn't make so good a soldier
The country is going to need an
army of at least six millions. 1t
cannot get that army from the ex-
isting draft ages without taking men
with dependants. 1t can at least de-
fer the invasion of deferred classi-
hcations by extending the draft ages
from 10 to As.
Obviously there is need for prompt
action. Without 1t the flow of troops
to Europe must slacken. The nation
has read with concern that the War
Department plans to cut in two the
number Of men summoned for train
ing in the months beginning with
September. No satisfactory reason
for such action has been assigned. If
there is one it should be made pub
lie. There ought to be no slacken-
ing of effort. America will need ALL
the men it can possibly put in IIu-
rope to end the war.
If it is impossible to continue to
transport and supply men at the rate
they are now being summoned, the
reasons should be disclosed Unless
such reasons are imperative the
movement ought to continue with
out interruption.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
SOLDIERS

Her kitchen girl had left her, and
she'd all the work to do
Upon the day the plumbing broke
and let the water through;
The baby had the chickenpox-she
had to go and see
The doctor on the subject, and she
fell and sprained her knee
A passing neighbor brought her
home-the fred gone out by
then
She ate a frigid meal, and then she
got her ink and pen.
And wrapped a shawl around hcr,
and beneath the evening lamp
She wrote a letter to her Mana
soldier down in camp.
Dear John: Your loving letter was
received to-day. 1 hope
You're well. keep so busy that I
have no time to NOPE.
The weather's cold. but beautiful,
and spring is on the way.
The baby's got tooth. I took trip
downtown to-day,
And Mr.. Johnson picked me up in
his big motorcar
And brought me home-you can't
believe how kind the neighbors
are!
Baby and I've decided we will lead
the simple life
And stay at home for quite a while.
With lots of love,
Your Wife"
Her name is Mrs. Legion, and she's
quite well known to me.
Her husband is a soldier of his coun-
try. So is she.
Ted Robinson in Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

to Jewish misery and to the excep-
tional position which the Jews occu-
py-which is the primary cause of
Jewish misery-the Jewish nation
must be placed once again in a home
OF its own. He believes that such
national regeneration is a fulfil
ment of the hope which has been
presented to the Jew throughout his
long and painful history. He be-
lieves that such home can only
naturally, and without violence to
the whole past of the Jews, be found
in the land of their fathers--in
Palestine. He believes that such a
return could not be effected except
through the great Powers of the
world now united in the Allied cause.
He knows that Palestine is now in
England's possession and that Eng
land has spoken the word. For this
he is exceedingly grateful. But we
all know that only through the in
fiuence and aid of President Wilson
and the American people will the
liberation and rejuvenation OF the
Jews be accomplished. If America
should fail in this war, not only do
we defraud our children of the heri-
tage which we received from our
fathers, but we blast the hopes of
the friends of liberty throughout
the world to the end of time"
Opposition to Zionism has disap-
peared almost in it's entirety, de-
clares a statement in a Pittsburgh
dispatch to the New York Tribune.
Every class of the Jewish people,
in every land, is fast approaching
unanimity on the subject. The ex-
treme orthodox and the radical
reform wings are drawing closer to-
gether. The proletariat and the
bourgeoisie among the Jews stand
on one platform. so far as Palestine
is concerned" The dreams of the
Palestine Jews for the establishment
of United States of the Near East
are based on the principles of the
United States of America. but, so
far as possible, flaws relative to di-
vorce, parent and child. inheritance,
occupancy of land. and such" will
be based upon the old Hebrew laws.
From the Literary Digest.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

A. ]. Damn, the Uniontown SUI
perintendent of schools, has been
spending part of the summar vaca-
ton organizing community Sings"
jacob Soffel, of Pittsburgh, who
was connected with the State Ecor..
omy and Efficiency Commission. is
chairman of committee on a per-
ament memorial for the boys of his
section of that city who are in ma
tional service.
Prof. II. w. Peck, of Lafayette,
is home from a tour of eastern states
in search of minerals for the gov
ernment's use.
Harry L. Fonda, of Milton.
named vice-consul to Montevideo Is
one of the youngest men in the con-
sular service.
Charles Dey, prominent PhiIa-
delphia engineer, has arrived in
France on government mission.
Mayor p. II. Fflhert, of Read
ing. when confronted with reports or
a shortage in the water supply. went
out and investigated 1t personally.
Then he issued a proclamation to the
people to be careful.
Col. l.. j. Kolb, of the Cover
nor's staff. has been appointed a d.
rector of the American Institute of
Baking.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

limit OF twenty-four miles was liked
when automobiles were not so cas-
lily controlled as they are to-day.
The modern machine may be stop
ped almost within its own length
at twenty miles an hour.
But there are other thorough
fares, In the heart of the business
section or on the narrow portion of
Third street, between Walnut and
North, for example, where . twenty
mile clip is entirely too fast What
is safe in one part of town may be
unsafe in another and while a fex-
ible speed limit might prove con-
fusing 1t would be far more salts
factory to motorists and the public
than q fixed regulation for all parts
of town.
There Is another danger in a rule
fixing the limit unreasonably low,
which is that the ordinance would
be violated by hundreds of other
wise law-abiding citizens and would
be impossible of effective opera
ton.
Councilmanic legislation amounts
to little If 1t is not backed up by
stringent enforcement. The fault
with the present traffic ordinance is
not so much that it permits speed
ing as that the police do not enforce
its provisions. If every motorcycle
and automobile driver in Harris
burg were compelled to live strictly
to the requirements of the law there
would be few complaints and fewer
accidents. The new ordinance might
fix the speed limit at twelve miles
and it would be valueless If as laxly
enforced as the ordinance now on
the books.
For instance, the motorcycle Of
fcers must see and hear what is con-
stantly going on in yne city and a
regular campaign of arrests and stiff
fines would do much to correct con-
ditions. A couple of motorcycle men
would find plenty OF scope for their
activity any evening in capturing the
cut-out flends who make life miser-
able for a large part of the popula-
ton.
II these offenses can be remedied |
In other cities, they can be remedied |
here, but not through condoning !
the ofrense and excusing the Of
tender.
A police department tnat will stub
oornly refuse to install in the con-
yested traffic districts enc semaphore
signals, with the paltry explanation
hat these signals cannot be used |
,wing to the street car lines-over-
looking the fact that such signals
ire used on the corners of many in
ersecting streets in other cities
,annot hope to impress the public
With its sincerity as to speed ordi-
lances or other regulations.
Many of the most experienced po-
icemen of Harrisburg are out of |
Joint with the heads of the depart
nent on this and other matters, and
10 not hesitate to express them
ielves regarding the boneheadedness
If some of the policies which seem !
@ have the sacred seal of those |
higher up.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
|COTCH THE SNAKEi

NDREDS and thousands OF
americans are signing the
pledge of the American De-
Society to never knowingly
my article made in Germany"
feady, it is said, millions of Eng
French. Italians and Americans
decided they will never buy
ling made in Germany as long
ey live. The terrible weapon of
bercial as we'll as social ostra-
Is being welded in France and
Ind by the Souvenez-Vous So
and the British Empire Union.
the war there will be q line
emarcation. an impossible mo
> land" between the Germans
/ |he civilized world.
ID the movement must go far
For at least a generation after
var all German immigration to
country should be prohibited
'utely. Never again for US!
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
WE'RE JUST BEGINNING

INCLE SAM has Just begun to
u fight. We must not throw up
our hats and imagine that the
war is over because of the splendid
victory along the Marne. Better that
we should buckle down to it and
send overseas such an overwhelm-
ing force that we shall not only not
sacrifice those already there. but be
in position to crush for all time the
Hun monster.
Now Is the time for Americans to
show the stuff OF which they are
made at home. to the end that the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
JewiSh Legion of Honor
From the Literary Digest.

A JEWISH Legion of 5000 men
~ are now fighting with the
British for the complete con-
quest of Palestine, but a force ten
times as great is expected to form
the Jewish Legion of Honor to
march in behalf of the coming Jew
ish Republic. On July 1 the East
Side of New York gave over 1000
of it's sons, who went to Canada for
training before proceeding to the
East. At the recent convention of
the Zionist Organization of America,
held in Pittsburgh, it was stated by
DIR. A. A. Newman, of Philadelphia,
that every Jew who has enlisted
in the Legion from the United
States has pledged to remain in
Palestine for the remainder of his
life.' There also the statement was
made by Manner Brooman White,
chief of the British recruiting office
in this country, that he had learned
unofficially that more than $4,000
American Jews are now in Egypt on
their way to join the Legion already
with General Allenby in the Holy
Land. A representative of the Brit
ish Embassy also said:
Great Britain, in taking Palestine
IEOIl LnS luTh, ulQ not take II IOr
herself, but for the Jewish people.
1t is the policy of England to 40
everything reasonably within her
power to put the Jews back in the
home of their ancestors in the Holy
Land, and Great Britain looks to the
Jews to set up a civilization there"
But the Jews themselves declare
that they do not want Palestine as
gift from England" instead, they
want to fight for Palestine, their
ancient home. The national con-
seriousness of the Jew is expressed by
Aaron 3. Levy in recent issue of
the Jewish daily, Warheit (New
York;:
HE believes that the Jews are
something more than a purely re-
ligious body; that they are not only
q race. but also a nation. though a
nation without, as yet, one important
requisite-a common home. He be-
lieves that If an end is to be made
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
MORE SHEEP

A TELEGRAPH reader sends the
II following clipping from the
a. Textile World Journal, with the
suggestion that something of the
kind be done in Harrisburg:
A flock of $50 sheep, owned by
the Pittsburgh Field Club, was
turned loose recently on the club
golf links under the care of spec
ial help. Officials of the club de-
cided recently TO put the 175 acres
of land owned by the organiza-
tion to some use to- help win the
war, and this was selected as the
best plan. If the other golf clubs
of the country would follow this
example there would soon be
notable increase in the number of
sheep and the production of wool.
Wool is as necessary to the con-
duct of the war as is wheat. Our
soldiers are demanding ever-increas-
ing quantities of wool clothing. The
demand is going up and the supply
is dwindling. The time will come,
and very shortly. when wool will be
as much restricted for civilian use
as wheat, beef and sugar are now,
if not more so. Every farmer, every
individual, every organization that
can and will supply the market with
an additional pound of wool is a
public benefactor. We must have
more sheep if we are to live in COM
fort during the next few years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
A Place For Er-PreSidentS
philadelphia InquirerJ

]
Roosevelt and Taft-both former
Presidents of the United States-are
engaged in the useful work of up
holding American institutions and
demanding a finish fight with Ger
many. 1t so happens that they are
in a position to employ both tongue
and pen for the good of the nation.
But they ought to have a part in
constructive legislation. They should
be able to speak and vote in the Sem
ate of the United States as Senator's
at-large representing the entire
country
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

he passing OF an old business in
|ution is always OF more than usual
erest to any community. 1t is these
|imarks which mark the progress
he community and the associations
|nacted with them give such places
|uliar interest. The retirement of
|or John I. Eusminger from active
|iness. after a long and busy life.
excite friendly comment wher-
II the veteran of the Civil War is
Rwn. and there are few sections in
part of the State where he is not
Rwn. His friends everywhere will
n for him and his good wife a
|ceful and happy period OF we'll
NED rest.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
BOOKS AND MAGAZINES

The End OF the War; by Walter E.
Weyl, the Macmillan Company, New
York City, S2.00.
This book is based upon the as
sumption that the Allies can hold
their own and can thus exert a deci-
sive influence upon peace and upon
the diplomacy that leads to peace.
1t is an appeal to America to assume
leadership in that diplomacy, to eli
inmate imperialistic elements from
the demands of our Allies and to at
tempt settlement based on inter
nationalism.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
New York Getting More Sober

decreased within one year to less
than one-third of the volume of last
year, as 4 result of the practice of
wartime thrift, the opportunities for
regular employment and the in
creased cost of liquor. according to
Bellevue Hospital officials. The hos
pital records, made public to-day,
show that within the last six months,
1,079 alcoholic cases have been
treated at Bellevue. as compared with
1873 cases in the same month of
1917.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
REGULATING SPEED

ERIOUS differences of opinion
having arisen between Mayor
keister and the other members
city Council as to the regulation
the speed of motor driven ve-
Zee on the streets Of Harrisburg,
|nay be that there is some ground
eompromise.
FerEafuiy. there are many streets
.n which twenty-four miles an
3f may be maintained without
PeeF . anybody, The State
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
WHO WILL GO?

He LACK of skilled automobile
mechanics is endangering all
our operations" says A. E.
bel. writing from France on the
5 of the Y. NJ. c. A. war serv-
The call is for more skilled
hanics," he adds. "One hundred
sixteen chauffeurs and truck
|ers cleared for overseas this
Zth; only nine of that number
skilled mechanics.
Fho will go from Harrisburg to
70 in this capacity?
applicants must be thirty-two
s of age or more. They need
be qualified for regular Y. NJ.
4. secretarial work. They will
be expected to lead meetings or
conduct "huts." But they will
required to work early and late,
erever and whenever necessary.
ping automobiles in repair.
|ne need Tor such men is Just
|reat and almost as important as
demand for soldiers. Many of
Pc who will go will never reach
front, but they will wear the
form and will have knowledge
they are serving their country
|e as well as the men who carry
rifle. even though the chance for
pic sacrifice may not come their
certain quota OF these men has
n fixed for Harrisburg. This city
gone "over the top" in every
n of war work. Will 1t fail here.
will the automobile mechanics
oh up in patriotism with their
ows OF the churches, the rail-
as, business and the professions =?
re can be but one answer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

Fetary of War Baker is in tune
|the sentiment of his countrymen
he declares that we must re-
|e our efforts" This is no time
bp and cheer. We must go on
the grim business in hand and
across the water millions of our
until q real peace shall have
won. Pacifsts and procrastina-
to the rearl
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
The Horrors of War
[From the spiker. Franoel

IFrom the Spiker, FranceJ
It's tough war! Company e is
eating ice cream and strawberry
short cake every night. The mess
fund was drawn upon for the pur-
chase of an ice cream freezer. Straw
berries are plentiful and cheap in
France these days. The kitchen
police turn the freezer in the shade
of the chateau trees during the after
noon, milk is obtained from the
nearby dairies and everything is
ready for the evening meal. The ice
cream and strawberries are eaten to
pleasing tunes turned out by the
company orchestra Yes. it's tough
wari
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
DO YOU KNOW

That concentration OF all
state Offices, hero would be .
great convenience and maybe it
could be accomplished after the
new hotel is completed and
homes for the people could be
provided?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

of the Associated Press-Ths
kiated Press IL exclusively en-
to the use for republication OF
Iws dispatches credited to IT or
|therwise credited IN this paper
hlso the local news published
ats of republication OF special
,tches herein are also reserved.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

On August at Denver. Col, inter
national Union of Mine. Mill and
Smelter Workers will convene.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

British trade unionists demand that
standard rates of wages be main
tained relatively to the cost of living.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
HISTORIC HARRISBURG

1t is just 200 years ago since john
Iarris staked out the land for his
trst warehouse on the river front
near Paxton street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

The Canadian Minister of Labor
deprecates employers forbidding their
employees to Join labor organizatios.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
'EDNESDAY, JULY 81, 1918

member thGt every toord you
i soin0s its toGy to the throne of
ind Is to aDect the condition of
ksotI 1oreDer.-ToDD.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

Members of the Baltimore Brewery
Workers Union have been notified of
voluntary increase of 50 per week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

The Kaiser is reported to be in a
sweat. and we suspect that it isn't
the weather only that is responsible.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

Harold: Pep II wasn't so sho.
of monSy I'd blow you to an &c
cream sode
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
LABOR NOTES

Oregon has a workman's minimum
wage of S11.61 for factory workers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

Red sveninsr except Sunday by
zx.EGRAPH PRINTING CO..
kph Building, Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Com
pany's dispute is settled. the men ac-
cepting increases granted by the
Company
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

Charles p. Sweeney, formerly of
this city, who was legislative corre-
spondent of the Philadelphia Public
Ledger at the 1917 session. is now
connected with the National Com
mittee of Public Information. He
has lately been assigned to accom-
pany ex-President Taft.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

Charles E. Middlekauff, the nestor
of the Harrisburg messenger boys, is
seventy to-day. He is one of the
Western Union corps OF war messen-
gers and can find HIS way to and
from the draft headquarters with his
eyes shut. He comes from Hagers-
town. but admits he likes Harris
burg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

The three street car companies of
Washington, D. c., have established
higher wage rate for their em-
ployes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

MORE SERIOUS.
Reggy-It is sin to steal a kiss
Peggy-Certainly But you know
there are sins of omission. too.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

|ACKPOLRP PrsSs & Edisor4n- Chief
EYETER. Bssiasss Mosagsr.
STEINMETZ. Mesagisg Editor.