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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-21
Massacres by Turks
Reported by Chambers
BY Associated Press

Berne, Switzerland, Saturday,
from fifteen points in Asiatic Turkey
by William N. Chambers. representa-
tive of the American committee for
Armenian and Syrian relief, corrob-
crate recent advices respecting new
massacres on large scale by the
Turks.
From reliable sources I under
stand the situation in the districts
being reoccupied by the Turks is ter
rible," said Mr.. Chambers to-day.
ION the preteXt that Armenian
bands are at work, the Turks are
carrying out general and bloody re-
prisals. There is serious apprehen-
sion that similar atrocities are be-
ing done in the Caucasus"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-21
MILL CAPACITIES SURVEYED

A survey of the milling facilities in
Dauphin county shows that there are
six mills producing cornmeal, with a
capacity of $1,000 pounds every ten
hours Two mills produce corn flour.
one with a capacity of 5000 pounds
every ten hours and the other with a
5,000-pound capacity. All these mills
could be run eighteen or twenty
hours if necessary. their officials
said. The survey was made in re-
sponse to a request from the State
Administrator that the local Food
Administrator do So
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-21
HEAVY FINES IMPOSED

Andrew Travor, of Marysville, was
fined 500 yesterday after he was
convicted in police court on a seri-
Gus charge. C. Fl. Frichey, arrested
with him, forfeited $25 when he
failed to appear for a hearing. 9th
er fines imposed yesterday made the
total 1892. Stella Collier, caught in Il
raid at 807 East street, was fined
500 for running a disorderly house
Peter FARO, an inmate. was fined $50,
and fines were imposed on other in
mates.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-21
General March Wears
New Service Chevron

Washington, March 21.-Major
General March, acting chief of staff,
appeared at his office yesterday with
a small single chevron on the sleeve
of his uniform blouse, the first ap-
pearance in Washington of this
newly adopted mark of actual serv-
ice at the front.
The single V-shaped mark on the
lower sleeve indicates six months
actual service at the front, and Off
GERS and men are entitled to wear
the decoration and additional chew
rons for subsequent periods of front
line service.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-21

burst among the gun crew.
The boat on which Johnson is
stationed has crew of 1900, he
said, and transports 1000 soldiers
on one trip. 1t makes one trip a
month, the colored sailor said. The
second trip it brought back six
wounded American soldiers who had
received injuries in the front line
trenches.
Johnson has bene in the Navy
three years. Previous to that he serv-
ed four years in the oath Infantry,
United States Army. He declares the
life in the Navy all that could be de-
sired and he is satisfied with the
life, work and treatment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-21

RAIL MILL RESUMES WORK
Northumberland, Pa, March 21.-
After an enforced idleness of more
than two months due to inability to
secure coal and steel, the Van Allen
& Co. nail mill here resumed work
to-day. Employment is given to
more than 100 men and boys at good
wages.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-21
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES GIGIGElYGlGIHNlGIHIEelNN
DR.. Howard always recommended
Oxidaze for Coughs,
Colds, Br. Asthma

Years of study and observation con-
WINGED him IL would safely, quickly
and surely stop n bad cough and give
instant relief In Bronchial Asthma.
Money back IL IL fails. Guaranteed
harmless. At George A. Gorgas and
all druggists.
30c.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-21
Stop Corn Agony
In Four Seconds
Use "Gets-It"- Corns
Peel Off

The relief that "Gets-It" gives from
corn n-pains-the way it makes corns
and calluses peel off painlessly in one
piece-is one of the wonders of the
world. The woman in the home the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-21

SHOPPER, the dancer. the foot traveller,
the man in the office. the clerk in the
store. the worker in the shop, have
to-day. in this great discovery, Gets
IT. the one sure, quick relief from all
corn and callus pains-the one sure,
painless remover that makes corns
come off as easily as you would peel
banana. 1t takes 2 seconds to ap-
ply "Gets-It;" it dries at once. Then
walk with painless joy, even with
tight shoes. You know your corn
will loosen from your toe-peel it off
with your fingers. Try it, corn suf-
ferers, and you'll smile!
"Gets-lt' is sold at all druggists
tNou need pay no more than 20 cents
a bottle), or sent on receipt of price
by l.. Lawrence & Co., Chicago. Ill.
Sold in Harrisburg and recommend
ed as the worlds best corn remedy by
Clark's Medicine Store, H. c. Kennedy.
q. y. Gorgas, w. f. Steever, kellers
Drug Store.-Advertisem
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-21
Diphtheria

A sore throat is good breeding place
for Diphtheria germs. Putect yourchil,
dren by never neglectfng Sore Throat
You can wisely depend upon ToNSI
LINE. Give Tonsiline upon Che first ap-
pearance of Sore Throat don't give
Diphtheria q chance N taat throat in its
weakened condition. When TONST.
LINE is swallowed It COMES directly in
contact with the diseased surface X
and induces a healthy condition E1sG
of the membranes-then the sys-
tenn can better defend the throat
if attacked by Diphtheria germs. IL
Keep TONSILINE In the house
always. 35c-, 60c. and $1.00. "
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-21
Women's Thread
Silk Stockings

Seamless-double soles
wide garter top-black,
white and colors. Friday
Sale, pair,
79c
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-21
Neckwear

Stocks and jabots -
made of net, Oriental
laces and Georgette. Fri
day sale, each,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-21

Only eight more days remain in which to
buy wearing apparel for Easter. Every fa-
facility Of this stores great purchasing Or
ganization has been worked to the utmost to
procure complete assortment of wearing ap
Parel and dress accessories for Easter.
The result is selection. of garments and
materials that is remarkable in variety and
authentic style Interpretation. Early buy
ing is advisable in case there should be anv
slight alterations necessary.
The sun., 1918-07-23

everything on holding up the allied ad-
. vance.
In some quarters II IL regarded as
not unlikely that the unusual strength
Of the German counter attacks IL de-
signed to mask the retiring movement
back Of their lines. The enemy In en-
ploying a considerable number Of fresh
divisions which have been thrown in on
all sides of the rapidly diminishing
salien.
Despite the most vigorous counter
attacks the French and Americans have
stood their ground. In one counter at.
tack south of the Ourcq. between Ro.
court and Bexu-St. Germain, the enemy
pushed the French back q half mile In
the fiercest kind Of fighting. but the
French and Americans Immediately re-
covered the lost ground.
The success OF the German counter
blows cannot give much satisfaction to
the enemy. as they do not begin to off,
set the difficulties that now beset his
transportation system. These difficul-
ties are increasing hourly. with the
allied pressure being exerted relent-
lessly on all three sides of the salient.
In the present successful offensive OF
the Allies and as It continues to grow
military experts here recall that the
fighting develops into the open as the
German retreat progresses. They add
that this kind Of fighting La relished
particularly by the Americans, since they
have proved themselves adopts at this
kind Of warfare. They, believe that the
fighting will continue to favor the Allies
as the warfare grows in the fashion
made to order" for the Americans.
The sun., 1918-07-23
BRITISH OFFSET. AID
SENT TO GERMANS
Fresh Divisions Equal Number
Hurried to Hard Pressed
Grown Prince.

PARIS, July 22.-when the Bavarian
Crown Prince answered the German
Crown Princes appeal for help and sent
some OF his DIVISIONS from the Pcardy
front to aid the Germans in the Marine
salient an equal number Of British divi-
sions was detached from the northern
front and moved to the battle sector
southwest Of Rheims The British d-
visions are composed OF picked troops.
1t is interesting to note that the Brit
ish divisions on the front southwest OF
Rheims have again taken the same
ish occupied when driven back in the
May offensive Their transport from
the British front to the Champagne
front was executed In a most sklfu!
manner
french troops. says La Liberte, con-
time to cross the River Marine In strong
force northeast OF Chateau Thierry.
They are following rapidly on the heels
OF the enemy, who cannot long hold
ground with Gen. de Mitry's army com
ing up from the south and Gen. De-
gouttes army coming from the west.
The latter's army already has reached
the region Of Chatelet Wood. Gen. De-
goutte's troops, which have been fisht-
ing hard since the beginning of the
counter offensive. last night crushed the
EFFORT made by the Germans and took
1000 prisoners.
Information received in Paris this
morning says that French patrols
operating beyond Chateau Thlerry have
learned that the retreat ~ tina Gov
mans extends several miles deep. The
German artillery can scarcely be heard
this seemingly indicating that the big
guns have been ordered removed to the
rear.
In their rapid advance north Of the
River Ourcq French infantry reca p
tured a battery of French six inch
guns which the French had abandoned
on May 81. Since that time the guns
had been used by the Germans. The
French Immediately put them into ac-
ton against the enemy, as the Ger
mans did not have time to destroy
them.
The sun., 1918-07-23
ORDER TO RETREAT
10 MILES ADMITTED
Prisoners Confirm Soundness
of Foch's Flank Plan.
BY the Associated Press.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, July 81 (delayed) South OF
Scissors American troops to-day (Sun-
day) advanced two kilometres (about
l IA miles). The allied artillery has
found the range of the Scissors Cha
teau Thierry railroad, while American
troops are astride the Soissons-V Hers
is only one railroad line in the hands
OF the Germans south OF a line drawn
from Scissors to Rheims.
Northeast OF Belleau. northwest OF
Chateau Thierry. the Americans early
Sunday made an advance of Ave ki)o-
metres. Some Of the most terrific
fighting since the offensive began oc-
CURED between Givry and Vaux, the
Germans using artillery and machine
guns.
The Allies troops occupied Hill 2o4.
commanding Chateau Thierry. at day
light Sunday and soon afterward were
pressing through the city itself Prog
ress east and north by the French and
day.
The Germans NORTH Of the Marine were
subjected TO a terrible pounding from the
allied artillery to-day. They responded
heartily. although unnecessarily The
allied artillerymen were feeling out the
German rear lines with telling effect.
making the enemy's rearguard action
costly.
Prisoners captured near Chateau
Thierry confirmed the soundness OF Gen
Foch's plan when they declared a Ger
man retreat became imperative on ac-
count Of decreased supplies. Stores of
both ammunition and foodstufts were
becoming low. they said, and the oficers
had reported that It was practically i'm
possible to resist.
Orders had been Issued, the prisoners
added. to retreat to a point ten miles
north, but the indications tonight were
that the Germans would not for long
be permitted to remain that close to the
Marine for the allied fanking movement
is progressing steadily. Both the rail-
roads and the wagon roads over which
the enormous stores for the German
forces must pass are 80 menaced as to
make them unusable.
Streams Of prisoners were being taken
The sun., 1918-07-23
U. S. TROOPS SEIZE
ENEMY'S RAILROAD
Narrow Gauge Line to Chateau
Thierry No Longer Avail
able in Retreat.
BY ths Assoctd.ed Prsss.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, July 22.-The Germans are
clinEing desperately to tho line south OF
Scissors In an effort to protect their
flank. The Americans fighting on this
front have completed the cutting OF the
narrow gauge railway to Chateau
Thierry.
The pounding process Is being con-
tinued by the Americans and their allies
In this sector. keeping the Germans un-
certain from moment to moment regard.
ing the Allies Intentions.
Prisoners taken by the Americans
say that II the strenuous offensive of
the Allies continues the Germans will
withdraw much farther north. where
they will fight for their lives. The
allied heavy artillery 10 hammering
military detectives in the Scissors
area.
In connection with the heavy ma
chine gun IRE which has been encoun-
tered by the Americans, prisoners say
that machine gunners from a divisional
school are being brought up to check
the allied offensive.
The Franco-American advance con-
tInued this morning along the line on
the south and to the west. The Germans
gave more ground and are slowly con-
tinuing their backward movement to the
north of Chateau-Thierry. Two addl-
tional towns we're taken by the Amer
leans CT the front north Of the Marine.
The enemy II increa sing his resistance
along the line south from Scissors.
where every yard which the Allies push
forward further hampers the German
lines OF supply.
On the front where the Franco-Ame:
lean forces are pushing in Just to the
north of the Marine the enemy Is carry
ing out sullen and stubborn rear guard
actions; but despite these the Allies
continue their gains.
In the region of Scissors another
town was captured by the Americans,
and the French also have taken one.
improving the allied position and like
wise covering the enemy's lines Of COM
munication.
The Germans left numbers OF machine
gun nests in the path OF the allied prog
ress and are using their artillery like
wise in guarding their slow retreat
On the whole. the concentrated forces
OF the Crown Prince have materially
slowed down the allied progress There
Is no indication, however. that the
enemy will be able to counter attack
successfully. Additional prisoners were
taken in to-day's fighting.
The sun., 1918-07-23
FRENCH ADD IS GUNS
TO BAG ALONG MARINE
Allies Rush Troops Over Riuer
to Push Pursuit.

LoSpoN. July 2a-Hard fighting is
nroceea,ne IN all ,ec,,or. y, IN. ,,rs
from scissors. to Rheims, according to
dispatches reaching London this after
noon. but ALWAYS with the Allies on
a., a-..,.
."e "'ie"e''e "''u '"e
desperately to save what they can DC
fore the onrush.
Tba Er.ncb .atbe~a, nm fortv- Ava
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more guns ine9uuins SIX Oh sarse car
pre-, IN inc hgntins eons tne Ma'n .s
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The sun., 1918-07-23
ADVANCE CUTS MAIN
RAIL LINES OF FOE
Baker Says Foch Has Severed
Chief Artery From scissors
to Chateau Thierry.
Special Dsspdtch to The Sen.

WARRINGTON. July 22-The first i'm
mediate objective Of Gen. Fochs power
full counter attack-the cutting Of the
railway lines from scissors to Chateau
Thierry-has been attained.
The Germans, with this main artery
Of communication gone and with other
less important railway lines virtually
out Of operation because of artillery and
alrplane attacks OF an incessant char
acter, apparently are faced with the
alternative OF Withdrawing their forces
from the Marine salient and giving up
all their recent gains in this area or
rlsking the capture or destruction Of a
very considerable body of troops
Positive announcement that the Ger
mans Marine line OF communication had
| been cut was made this afternoon BY
Secretary Baker.
The railroad line Is certainly broken
from scissors to Chateau Th!erry." Sec
rotary Baker said. whether broken by
actual occupation or insufferable proxim-
lily to artillery I do not know. The line
Is certainly unavailable for use. This
deprives the Germans of their main re-
lance In the matter of supplies.
a"Our official reports confirm the cross
ing Of the Marine by allied troops. They
do not specify Americans. though they
, confirm minor crossings by allied troops
The general effect of the news last
night and this morning Is to show very
substantial gains OF territory both In the
Chateau Thierry salient and further east.
The exact location Of the line changes
from time to time; but for two days has
changed favorably with every change.
There has been no recent substantial
addition TO the number Of prisoners, and
'
tured: but II seems quite clear that
large quantities OF war material have
been taken. As operations are still very
active we cannot look for definite de-
tails"
Asked regarding the number OF pris-
oners, Secretary Baker said;
II have had estimates. OF course.
They are mere estimates. have had
official estimates OF 10000 prisoners.
The inference drawn this morning Of
1900 prisoners and $50 guns as cap
tured by the Americans was an errone-
Gus inference from the American des-
patch. think Gen. Pershng meant
that the Allies. rather than the Ameri-
can forces, had captured that number OF
prisoners.
I'VE have nothing official on our losses
OF any kind"
Military men mere regard the sltua-
ton as so critical for the German Cen
eral Stan that they fully expect des-
perate concentration OF the Crown
Princes forces to slow down the pace OF
the allied and American advance in or
der that the Germans may gain time to
either reorganize their forces for a
stand along line running through
re-enTardenois to Rheims or 10
withdraw further north and reestablish
necessary lines of communication.
Gen. March disclosed to-day that the
Americans now held part of the
Scissors Chateau Thierry Railroad line.
He said this welcome news had Just
come officially
The sun., 1918-07-23
VILLAGES USED AS
TORCHES BY ENEMY


dren were ordered to take their mat
tresses into the church and to sleep
there. They were forbidden to leAva
during the night. Nothing was explained
ia them, and they lay there all night
long in great suspense and showrred
with splinters thrown out by a saei.
which hit the roof OF the church
In the morning the German guards
told them they might return 10 Their
homes 1t was then they learned that
the enemy had left the town during r..
night. While they were away the GER
mans removed everything of value, leav-
ing behind town wrecked as completes
as If 1t had been hit by an art1qulkc
Old men grasped my shoulders as
walked along, telling me how glad they
were to see some one from the other
side of the lines
asked some young girls why the
did not leave when the Germans er-
tered the town. and one OF them rep el
that she could not leave her moth,.
Another exclaimed Indignantly: "Nhy
should ! retreat from Germans When
| gave them the news from the fruuI
they we're overjoyed one woman WITH
little girl told me her husband nai
been a prisoner In Germany three yeas
AS we were talking shells wills I'd
overhead and presently some Free. j.
cavalry passed through in pursuit OF tie
retreating Germans. At the sight o.,
them the French women laughed md
danced with the greatest enthusiasm.
Several shells had hit the church. and
debris was strewn everywhere. The r.',
hall was a wreck. and many OF 'He
houses looked like a cyclone hat b.
them. Furniture was strewn through
the streets and many OF the houses Nrre
two or three sided, the other side g,.us
demolished
Three notices on doors sign.fed 'ha'
that house had been the headquarters -
the German officers In all directions
from this house there were Verr.'cr
signs. warning everybody to keep a"At
In this. as in other houses, loa,rs 90
bread, uniforms, helmets. guns AID 'ar
things were strewn about. indiCat.S 'h"
great haste in which the invader had
taken their departure, Empty l"''o5 n
the houses told OF carousa's
Everything that was NOT car 81 away
had been destroyed the German l,Nne
up to his best traditions In this ,aspec'
Outside the town ! met French cay
alryman in charge OF the last four ','.
! mans 10 leave the pace, rcturnIu" ~
prisoners. American troops were '".'-
( ing through by that time, al" -"
French people who had been imprisoned
there were too happy FOR words.
The sun., 1918-07-23
u. S. FORCE IN TOWNS
FOE LEFT IN HASTE
Pershing Reports Continued
Advance.

WASHINGTON, July 22.-In his com
munique to-day Gen. Pershing says:
Section A--Yesterday evening our
troops. continuing their advance in
cooperation with the French south
OF the OurcQ. crossed the Scissors
Chateau Thierry road. between the
Ouroq and the Clignon. and passed
through the towns OF Bezu. Epieds
and Chartreves.
Other American units have crossed
the Marine from positions south Of
the river. and have occupied towns
the condition Of which shows that
the army abandoned them In great
haste.
Yesterdays report. received to-day
says:
Between the Aisne and the Marne the
day has brought fresh success to our
troops. With undiminished vigor and
spirit they have continued to force
the enemy to yield bitterly contested
positions. In the fighting Of the last
few days more than 5000 prisoners.
more than 100 cannon and many
trench mortars and machine guns have
been taken by our divisions
Section B-There is nothing to re-
port in this section.
The sun., 1918-07-23
STRIKE IN UKRAINE SPREADS
Railway Tieup Hats Grain Des-
tined for Germany.

LONDON, July ga Russian wireless
despatch received here reports that the
Ukrainian Railway strike is extending.
The despatch says 100000 men are out
and that all efforts by the Germans TO
keep traffic moving have failed. A Ger
man service train from Kiev has been
held up and the cars overturned.
According to Kiev despatch the
first step has been taken in the forma =
ton OF a ukrainian army. For the pres
ent 5000 recruits will be raised by con-
scription OF youths born In 1899 Volun-
teers between the ages OF Is and rs will
be admitted The period of service in
the infantry and artillery Is to be two
years, and in the other arms Of the
service three The levy will be made
July 81.
The sun., 1918-07-23
REPORTED AS KILLED.
MTERCEPTS MESSAGE
Illinois Artilleryman Escaped
When Comrades Fell.
Special Gable Despatch to THE srS and me
Pubic Ledger.

Special Cable Despatch to THE suS and me
Pubic Ledger.
Copyright. 1918; all rights reserved
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE.
July 22.-Lieut. Herbert Foreman OF
Whitehall, III. is an artilleryman who
took part in the second hattie OF the
Champagne, north OF Suippes, July Is,
The battalion headquarters where he
was stationed was hit by shell that
killed three officers and wounded sew
eral soldiers.
Lieut.. Foreman, unhurt. returned to
his battery and did fine work during
the remainder OF the engagement A
few days later he met his Colonel. from
Chicago. who said: you were reported
killed. Just gave instructions for re-
moving your body You would better
hurry to division headquarters and head
of the telegram notifying your relatives
OF your death"
Lieut.. Foreman. who was not
scratched. arrived at headquarters as
the telegram was being sent to his
brother Grant. at Muskogee, Okla, and
he now holds the slip as a souvenir of
the war.