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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
Swift Retribution Falls on
German Batteries
Using Gas
PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN
AirplaneS Aid American Gun
ners TO Locate the
6 Minenwerfers
By Associated Press

With the American Army in
France. Thursday. Feb. 2S.-Swift
retribution has fallen upon the Ger
man batteries which this week bonn
barded the American trenches north
west of Toul with gas shells. Amer
lean heavy artillery concentrated it's
fire on the German minenwerfer bat
tories for half an hour to-day and
obliterated the position.
Thus far six men have died from
the effects of the German gas shells.
More than eighty are in hospital suf-
fering from gas poisoning. Most of
these cases, however are slight and
only one man is reported to be in
a grave condition.
Photographs Aid Gunners
Airplane photographs aided the
American gunners in their destruc-
tive fire against the German bat
tsries. The photographs, taken yes
terday, disclosed the exact location
of the minenwerfers with the result
that it did not take the gunners
long to even up the score with the
enemy.
While the number of enemy shells
falling within the American lines has
decreased slightly in the past twen-
ty-four hours, nevertheless the ar
tillery fighting has been lively.
While an empty American ammuni-
tion train was halted at a place
called Dead Mans Point, a stray enc
my shell dropped nearby and killed
two men and two horses and wound
ed four men.
Continue to Work Line
In a certain town behind the front
a German she'll exploded near the
door leading to a telephone dugout,
blocking the passageway. The op-
orators in the dugout. although in
considerable danger. continued to
work the important line. at the same
time calling for help. Soldiers were
sent to the dugout and the passag
way reopened.
The American artillery has kept
up n constant harassing and de-
structive fire on many vital enemy
points such as crossroads and towns.
German working parties were dis
persed effectively and once the 75s
fired vigorously on a number of Ger
mans in a firstline trench, quickly
blowing in the entire trench sys-
TEN.
Late to-day the Germans attempt
ed to retaliate for the destruction of
the minenwerfer batteries. They
bcmbarded the American heavy ar
tillery with their biggest guns, but
with little effect.
American parties were all over No
Mans Land last night but did not
encounter any Germans.
The American sector now is an
ocean of mud and constant work is
necessary to keep the trenches, gun
pits and dugouts free from water.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
Advance Into Russia
Continues, London Hears;
Hun Progress Is SIOw
By Associated Press

London, March 1.-Dispatches re-
ceived by the Exchange Telegraph
Company, filed in Petrograd at C
o'clock last night. indicate the Ger
man advance into Russia has been
resumed.
\ forward movement by the invad-
ers of some thirty-five miles beyond
Polotzk, midway between Dvinsk and
Nitebsk, is reported in these advices,
the Germans pushing on despite dhe
fact that the railway had been blown
up and the stores of provisions in
their way destroyed.
German troops also are reported to
be moving slowly towards Luga from
Pskoy. at which place they are said
to have concentrated a division of
infantry, supported by cavalry and
heavy and light artillery
The Germans likewise are declared
TO be moving on Sebezh, eighty miles
northeast Of Dvinsk.
Berlin, March /. via London
German troops, continuing their ad-
vance in Russia, have reached the
Dnieper river, the war office an
nounces. Austro- Hungarian troops
have begun an advance into
Ukraine. over wide sectors north of
the Pruth. The movement of Austro-
Hungarian troops, the statement
says was begun in response to an ap-
peal from Ukraine.
The German advance to the
Dnieper was made through Northern
Ukraine. The Germans also have
reached the line Kiev-Shmerinka
near Fastoff apd kasatin.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
Use of Wheat Substitutes
Urged by Administrator

Donald Mccormick, in a statement
to-day, urged the necessity for the
people of Dauphin county to use the
substitutes sold with wheat flour
more abundantly and become accus-
toned to the use of the cereals they
have not hitherto used.
Mr.. Mccormick said a survey of
the food situation in PcnnsyIvania
has shown that there is twice as
much of the substitute commodities
in the state as wheat flour. lie
urges as a patriotic necessity that
the people use even more of the sub
stitute than necessary. He remind
ed that the nutritious value of the
substitute is the same as that in
wheat flour.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
SENATOR SMITH WILL
NOT ASK REELECTION
By ASsOcidted Press

Washington, March Senator
william Alden Smith, of Michigan, a
Republican leader in the Senate, an
nounced to-day that he would not
be a candidate for reelection but
would leave the Senate when his
term expires March 4, next.
In retiring from Congress. SEN
ator Smith will end a service of
about twenty-five years He first
served in the House and came to the
Senate succeeding Senator Alger i'm
1907. Senator Smith said to-day he
would return to his home at Grand
Rapids to look after his newspaper
and law practice and the affairs of
son in the Army.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
u. S. Soldiers at Front
Get Strict Orders to
Have Gas Masks Ready

With the American Army in
France, March 1.-Strict orders
were issued to-day to all ranks in the
American sector of the battle front
near Toul regarding gas precautions.
The men were told they must keep
their masks and respirators within
quick reach at all times and were
warned that the slightest delay in
getting them on might mean death.
A few more additional gas cases
developed to-day among the men
who many hours after the gas shells
had exploded, went to work in the
gassed area where the fumes, like
water, remained in shell holes and
other depressions in the earth.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
NOT COAL ENOUGH
ON HAND TO STOCK
UP ON APRIL 1ST
Supply For Next Winter Will
Not Be in Before
Summer

Contrary to expectations there will
be no open coal market for the
householders Immediately after April
l, according to information available
to-day. Coal dealers and other au-
thorities on the subject this morn
ing said that the supply of coal after
April 1 will not be such that house
holders can stock up at once for
next winter. as has been the gem
eral impression.
Reports have been general that
after April 1 there will be ample
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
America Should Know What
Is Going on, Declares
Chief of Staff
THE YANKEES ARE KEEN
Those on Battle Lines Are
Well Trained in Mod
ern Warfare

An Atlantic Port, March Ma
jor General Peyton March, new chief
OF staff of the United States Army,
arrived here to-day after nine
months abroad as chief of artillery
of the American eXpeditionary force.
lie will Immediately go to Washing
ton.
Describing the American troops
In France as so we'll trained in mod
ern warfare as to be able to handle
themselves with entire credit to the
United States" General March said
the censorship was "lamentable"
and intimated he would advocate
that the regulations in this respect
be made less stringent, so people in
America might learn as much as
[COntin ON Panc 10
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
BIG WAR STAMP
CAMPAIGN TO BE
CONDUCTED HERE
Get People Started Buying
Them and You Can't Stop
Them, Bendere Says

Members of the War Saving Stamp
campaign committee of Harrisburg
and Dauphin county We're the guests
last evening of Chairman William
NJ. Donaldson at the Harrisburg
Club, to hear Edward C. Bendere,
of Philadelphia, assistant state di-
rector, outline plans for steady,
persistent effort for the sale of the
stamps here during the coming year.
Mr.. Bendere was compelled to re-
linquish a captaincy in the Army
because the Government drafted
him at 81 a year for this work, and
he is giving up his own business
[ContinrIed on Page 1871
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
New York Deserted,
German Newspapers
Solemnly Tell Readers
BY Associated Press

New York, March 1.-German pa
pers have informed their readers
that New York City for it's protec-
ton has girded itself with n barbed
wire fence 625 miles in length. The
Germans also have been told fifty
thousand soldiers are guarding the
port of New York, that rigorous
measures have been taken in Chica-
go and elsewhere and that Hoboken
is deserted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
ALLIES PRESS
FOR U. REPLY
ON SIBERIA
Urge Quick Decision TO Coun-
teract German Activi-
ties in East

London, March 1.-Japan's pro-
posai with regard to Siberia and
their reception in Washington has
brought the question of Japan's ac-
tive participation in military opera
tions to the forefront here, the de-
velopments dominating the news col
umns of the papers. A Reuter- cable
gram quoting an Associated Press
dispatch from Washington is given
great prominence by the morning
newspapers and is commented on
extensively. Some papers display
contributed articles setting forth the
Japanese view of the situation
The bulk of the opinion favors
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
Prison Board Does Not
Elect Warden For Jail

No action was taken by the Board
of secretary at the meeting to-day.
Two of the members. Charles Il. Covert
and w. b. Meetch, were not present:
Major Lane S. Hart president and
a. l.. Etter, one of the new members
was acting secretary. After making.
brief inspection in the prison and
few routine reports the board adj
journed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
[ContInued on Page 12.l
BIG PROPERTY SOLD

1t is understood that title to the
property at 305 Market street, will
pass to-day from the heirs of Joseph
and Michael Strouse to George Co
loviras. Revenue stamps on the deed
indicate a consideration in excess
of $66, 900. The sale was made by the
Commonwealth Trust Company.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
[Continued on Page 1871
LOCK HAVEN NO LONGER

Mayor Cupper. of Lock Haven. yes
terday informed Mayor Keister thar
unless an epidemic of pneumonia
breaks out in his town, no more
money from outside sources will be
needed. More than $500 was raised
here and telegraphed to the Lock
Haven authorities
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01

Stockholm Thursday Feb 2SThe American consul has left
Petrograd where remained after the embasys departure
according to information reaching the American legation here
The consulate taken by the Norwegian consul
This bare report appears to indicate the situation IN retro
grad has taken an unexpected the view of the
fact that the latest previous messages from the Russian capital
would there after the departure
of the ambassador and his staff keep in touch with the
American legation here and with the State Department.
Only meager dispatches have through from Petograd
the nlastt nt1.-n1 hnlrS
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
[Continued on Page 49,
Veterans to Get Special
Rates, McAdoo Decides

Washington. March director
General McAdoo has decided the
Confederate veterans shal have spe-
cial rates and no interference of
transportation to their reunion this
summer at Tulsa. Okla. and that
The Grand Army of the Republic shall
Lave the same for its meeting at
Portland. ore.
The special rates will be one cent
mile.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
RETURNS TO PETROGRAD
By Associated Press

London, March 1.-The Russian
Council of Peoples Commissioners
has decided to return to Petrograd
says an official Russian statement re-
ceived here to-day. The removal of
elements of the population valueless
in the defense of the capital is being
continued however.
Gold and other valuables continue
to be shipped away from the city,
the statement adds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
Rumania Will Enter
Into Peace Negotiations

London, March 1.-The peace
terms submitted to King Ferdinand,
of Rumania by Count Czernin, the
Austro- Hungarian foreign minister,
included the kings abdication in
favor of his brother Prince William,
or the taking of a referendum in
Rumania regarding his successor,
says a Berlin dispatch transmitted
by the Exchange Telegraph corre-
spondent at Amsterdam to-day.
Jassy, Rumania. Tuesday, Feb. 25.
An official note announcing that
Rumania has decided to enter into
peace negotiations with the Central
Powers, declares reports that Ru-
mania will accept peace at any price
are untrue. The government, it is
added, only will enter into negotia-
tions If assured these will be con-
Quoted on a basis acceptable in ev-
cry respect.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01

There has been no other confir-
nation that the German advance into
Great Russia has been halted, but
the Berlin war office in two days has
reported little progress. Delayed dis
patches from Petrograd, however,
say the Germans have retired from
Luga midway between Pskov and
Petrograd, and that the Bolsheviki
still hold Pskov. The Germans have
been unable to cross the Beresina
river, northwest of Minsk, in their
advance in the direction of Moscow
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
FOOD SUPPLY IN
CITY Is AMPLE
EXCEPT SUGAR
Survey of Wholesale and Re-
tail Shops Shows Salts
factory Condition

That there IS an ample supply of
all food? on hand, with the eXcep-
tion of sugar. was shown by a sur
vey oil the food situation in Har-
risburg made by the local food
administration this morning. An
actual inventory of Harrisburg's
food resources is to be made every
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity; Fair
tonight and probably Satur-
day; not much change in tenn
peraturc, lowest tonight about
33 degrees.
For Eastern Pennsylvania: Gem
orally fair Tonight md Satur-
dayi somewhat colder tonight
in north portion; gentle to mod
crate north winds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01

= AMBASSADOR ARRIVES AT VoLOGDA !
: VoL5sda5 Russia. 49, The American and Japanese y
! ambassadors asaa here to-day en- special train Their
! ap sza 1aag4naul one. The Chinese and 5ianesc !
! ministers The Brazilian eaarg da1airs and the American i
= Red Cross representatives have also arrived here The
: ambassadors are remaining in volagda pending devsl9p j
= reasa Another train which la Petrogrs5 with por
! uoaa a the embassies as has arrived at vatks t3s
!! miles east Of svoosdal
! SHRINE BARS soCIaL GATHERING
! Charlotte, ". C. - Imperial Poteatato overshire of
the Mystic Shrine announced here to-day there would &c
no social gathering at the annual convention IN Ataud
: City in June because of war conditions and that only
! business meeting would be held
REDMOND UNDERGoEs OPERATION !
! La-aaa-Joha Redmond the irish leader, was oper-
! ataa -a London to-day I7s condition is satissat
tory.
: BLACKHAND LEADER GETS is YEARS
! New York Antonio Puglsj, notorious .bIatkhand" :
leader head Of the bard Of the countereiters which
: planned print and circulate million dollars of spuriou.
dollar Federal Reserve Bank notes was to-day sen.
fenced the Federal court to Is years Imprisonment in
: the psnitsaHary at Atlanta Ga i
: MUST HAVE PASSPORTS vIsED :
WaaHiagton-Japan has informed the United States
that Americans going to Japan must have their passports !
vse5 by Japanese diplomatic consular officer in this
country before leaving. It is wartime measure which
: UCHIDA POsTPONEs DEPARTURE i
q
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
River
River
Heavy rains In the last ty

Heavy rains In the last twenty
four hours caused decided rises
In the Upper North Branch and
its tributaries. with indications
that the waters will approach
and possibly reach the food
point Mt places In that stream
tonight md Saturday. Pine
-nqIIl LSqlO kIquqOId pun TsSIS
tarIes OF the West Branch had
henvy rnins and are rising rap
idly. The West Branch will
rise. but probably not enough 10
reach the Hood stage mt any
point. The Juniata nnd the main
river will continue 10 fall to-
night and probably till late
Saturday, when the main river
Will begin to rise. A stage of
about 90 feet In Indicated for
Harrisburg Saturday morning,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
AMERICAN CONSUL
LEAVES PETROGRAD;
GERMANS ADVANCE
u S. Representative, Who Remained In Russian Capital
After Departure Of Ambassador Francis, Now Leaves,
Is Dispatch From Stockholm; Little Is Known of the
Actual Conditions; TeutDn Advance Likely

London March l.. = The Russian peace delegates
Brest- -Litovsk informed hostties would cease
only when the peace treaty signed says Russian
official statement received here to-day. Three days were
allowed for the negotiations, beginning to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01

London. March 1.-The British
and French embassies have lett
Petrograd, says telegram from the
Russian Official News Agency IN
Petrograd and which bears no date.
If, as is indicated from stock
holm, Ambassador Francis has Iett
Petrograd, the departure of the
British and French embassies, takes
from the Bolsheviki capital the rep
resentatives of the three most I'M
portant Entente countries. Sir
George w. Buchanan, the British
ambassador TO Russia, some weeks
ago left Petrograd on leave OF ao-
sence. +. O. Lindley, the counclllo,r
of the embassy, has been charge
affairs. The French ambassador TO
Russia is Maurice Paleologue.
rF.. Anertcan consul in Petrograd
who staved behind after the depar-
ture of Ambassador Francis ana ms
staff, also has left the Russian cap
ital and the consulate has been
taken over by the Norwegian consul.
II is felt in Stockholm, where TINS
report is received that the SITUATION
in Petrograd has taken an uneNpect-
ed turn for the worse as the Amerl-
can consul was to remain there 10
keep in touch with the state Depart
ment. The British and french en-
bassies also have left the Russian
capital.
Only the meager reports from Pet
roc1,ad have been received in Stock
holm and there are no late adNlces
from London, the last dispatch re-
ceived there from Petrograd having
reported that the BolsheVikl resist
ance was stiffening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
General Conditions

The storm that was central over
Arkansas. Thursday morning,
has moved rapidly northeast
ward. aud In now passing sen
ward of the Southern New Eng
NJ uIuL pSsns0 II lsuO0 pun
the last tTcnty-fOur hours In
the Middle Atlantic States and
New England and in the Ohio
and Middle MIssiEsippi valleys
and In Texas and rnln, sleet and
snow over the southern portion
of the Lake Region.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
Yeaterdax,s Weather

Highest temperature, 80.
Lowest temperature, IS.
Mean temperature, ~.
Normal temperature, 50.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
Temperature, 8 n. m, rs.

temperature . Ne husp DC.
Sunt Rises, 0i24 n. M; sets, 5,36
u. m.
M0oni Rises, 8s23 D. m.
River Stages 1914 feet above low
water mark.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES

HarrIsburEt Re.isnsr s..
".
Harrisburg r. d., and Katharine skunk,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-01

tContinued on Page 1871
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-10-10
Nj. p. Church Notes
f. L. Crandall, Pastor

The Rally Day program will be given
next Sunday morning in place OF
preaching service.
Subject for evening service: "rhe
vanity Of worldly life"
A farewell party was given Mr.. Dow
ney and wife at their home on Monday
evening, nearly 80 we're present Games
by the young. people and music and
singing by the older ones was the pro-
gram of the evening. A fine lunch
was served. Rev. Crandell in behalf
Of the church, presented them with a
beautiful fruit spoon. We are sorry
indeed to have Mr.. and Mira. Downcy
move from amongst US
The Ii. q. class gave their teachsr
Hattie Elston, happy little surprise
party on Thursday evening.
Rev Orandell gave Red Cross ad.
dress at Jeddo Tuesday evening.
The pastor and delegates attended
the M. p. district convention at Lapeer
on Wednesday and Thursday of This
week.
The l.. A. 5. were pleasantly enter.
tanned at the home of Mrs Kellogg on
Thursday afternoon.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-10-10
Freshmen Reception

The Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores
gave their annual reception to the
Freshmen last Thursday evening in
the Auditorium.
A short program, games, music and
dancing made an ENJOYABLE evening
and pleasant time for all.
Refreshments, consisting of dough
nuts and sweet cider, were passed by
the entertainment committee.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-10-10
AuctiOnSal0
The Undersigned having decided to quit farming will offer for sale
by public the bidder at the premises known
as the John Irving Estate "a miles south of Peck,
2tA miles north of Yale, on
w ednesday, October 18th

Commencing sharp following property
5andy
white hfer
gobser
loader;
bob delivery smoothing
double
ladder;
practically
articles