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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-14
IS AUSTRIA THE BRIDGE TO PEACE?
Dual Monarchy is the Most
"Approachable" of All in
the Central PotOers Alliance
BY GEORGE \. sCHRHNER.


q OF
it the
relations Immediately In the meeting
probability discussed
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-14

Hsrtlepooi stands upon pro-
moutory iutting into the North sea.
70 miles southeast OF the city OF
Durham 70 has vast system OF
foundries and ship wards located
there. n is in Durham county.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-14
Effect of Wilson's
Message is Eagerly
Waited by Entente

WASHINGTON March 14-That the Russian boshevk
forces intend organizing real opposition the German
reported the department by Ambassador
Francis The ambassador quoted by Leon Totsky
which indicated that the boshev realize the danger
of acceptance of a Gemanmade peace.
Irotzy expressed that entente
forces might invade Siberia according the American
baSador and indicated that he did believe such action
will be He announced his intention of organizing
IAN army under iron discipline with which the Russian gov
eminent would be able oppose Germany everywhere and
keep the republic real force in the war"
COPENHAGEN, March t4The fourth Pan-RuSSan congress
of WorkmenS and soldiers councils scheduled
Moscow today repudiate aty the German peace
treaty The congress originally scheduled 10 open Tues
day, but was postponed for two days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-14
CLIP THEM OUT

The garden lessons appearing
exclusively in The News-Times
are prepared by United states
department OF agriculture ex-
perts and constitute the most
authoritative information obtain.
able on home gardening. Clip
them out and preserve them for
future reference Another ID
Illustrated lesson appears Ia this
issue of The News Times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-14
GERMANS GIVE UP
THEIR FRONT LINES
NEAR AMERICANS
Latest Raid by SammieS
Shows Trenches Evacuated.
Gas Projectors Destroyed.
BY HENRY G. WALES.

International News Service:
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE (delayed), March Is
Indications that the Germans have
practically evacuated their advanced
positions opposite the Americans on
the Toul front-at least so far IS
defensive tactics are concerned-re-
ceived corborratiOn on Monday
night when Americans again raided
the German lines penetrating them
to certain depth. The sole occu-
pants of the German trenches were
the bodies of men who had been
killed by the American shell fire.
Intense activity that developed on
the Toul front since the Americans
took up their positions there evi-
IDENTIFY caused the Germans to take
precautionary measures.
Only send Out Patrols.
East Of Luneville the only pre-
tense the Germans make to holding
their front line is 10 send patrols
through .hem nightly.
Although the Americans did not
secure any prisoners when they
penetrated German positions at 8
o'clock On Monday night they e.
fectually squelched a contemplated
German gas attack which had been
set for the near future.
Aerial photographs that had been
taken by American observers flying
with French pilots revealed that the
Germans had installed a number II
gas projectors opposite certain
part of the American front. Conse-
ouentIv il was decided to stage a
raid there. II proved a case Of kill
ing two birds with one stone as the
sharp burst Of gun fire which pre-
ceded the raid. wiped cut the pro
iectors which had been emplaced
and were ready for use, II was found
later.
Bombardmcnt is Hot.
The preliminary bombardment
lasted only quarter of an hour but
was very intense owing 10 the large
number Of guns engaged.
When the artillery ceased playing
the doughboys went over the top
traversing the debris of the shell e
wrecked projectors. They discovered
number Of German dead and eX-
changed shots with a few enemy pa
trolls that were fleeing towards their
rear through "A maze of traverses
and communication trenches.
The Americans then blew up such
OF the German dUgouts as had not
been destroyed by direct shell hits.
Incendiary bombs were thrown into
the trenches. the flames burning
away the wooden supports.
Documents were found and
brought back, furnishing the Ameri-
cans with valuable information.
The American stretcher bearers
and medical men had an idle time
OF il. as every American that set
out returned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-14
THE WEATHER

Inciiana-Thunder showers this
afternoon or tomorrow. colder FrI-
day fair lower Michigan snow
and colder tonight, Friday genera s.
iy fair
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-14

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
Premier Praises Morale
of Soldiers at the Front
Following Belgian Visit

Paris, Feb. 26.-Premier Clemen-
ceau. who returned to Paris last
night from two-day visit to the
Belgian, British and Portuguese
fronts, said to-day to a representa-
tive of the Matin:
MY impression was an excellent
one. I passed all Sunday on the
Belgian front. | had pleasure in
seeing how high it's morale is The
army has been completely made over
and is resolute to defend to the
death the little remaining corner of
its country.
I'm the morning and afternoon 7
visited the Portuguese and British
fronts. The Portuguese troops suf-
fer a good deal from the biting wind
blowing from the dunes and swamps.
In a few weeks fine weather will be-
gin again and the valiant little Por-
tuguese army will be able to repeat
the exploits it accomplished in other
sectors.
CAS- to the British armies 7 cannot
sufficiently praise their bearing and
morale. Everywhere the defensive
organizations are in admirable or
der. Our friends await with phleg-
matte impatience the formidable
shock announced by the Germans
which, according to them. cannot
now be long in coming. I wish par
ticularly to emphasize the perfect
harmony which exists between the
ntente allied headquarters"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
Artillery Duel in u. S.
Sector Grows Intense as
Great Guns Go Into Action

With the American Army in
France. Monday, Feb. 25.-The ar
tillery duel in the American sector
northwest of Toul grows more in
tense daily. The Germans fred u
hundred or more shells during the
last twenty-four hours and late this
evening began to lombard violently
some of our batteries with gas and
high explosive shells.
The American artillery has re-
piled constantly, doing most effec-
tive work against the enemy front
line trenches, his battery positions
and wire entanglements. Numerous
enemy working parties also were
shelled. Beyond observation by bal
looms there has been no aerial ac-
tivity owing to the low clouds and
rain.
Am erican machine guns last night
and this morning fired many thou
sand rounds in the rear of the Ger
man positions where marked move
ment of men and material progress
es. The enemy tried unsuccessfully
to hinder the American patrol work
by hurling new and powerful flares
into the American wire entangle-
ments.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
WASTE AT HOME
AND MEN WILL
DIE In VAIN
So Harrisburg Learns From
Men Who Know Seri-
BUSINESS of Problem
LONG WAR IS FORECAST
Great Rally Brings Forth
Burst of Patriotism;
Overflow Meeting
LONG WAR IS FORECAST

A mighty audience which
filled Chestnut Street Hall last
night and found accommodation
in overflow meetings left the
building, after hearing the sit
uation of the allies and of this
nation vividly and accurately
described by three capable men,
with feelings of anxiety and de-
termination. Never since the
war began has Harrisburg been
so drilled to understand the
necessity of food conservation
and demonstration of staunch
loyalty.
The appearance of Howard A.
Heinz, State Food Admins
traitor, was looked forward too
with perhaps more concern than
that of any other speaker, and
Mr.. Heinz struck from the
shoulder. In one sentence he
drove IN wedge OF TACT Which
gave the attentive and eager
audience something to think
about.
The reason Italy fell SO deeply
he declared, into the clutches of
Germany and the reason for its
present desperate situation is
that the nation lacked food. The
grain crop lacked 55 per cent.
and Italy sent this country a
message for help. Five big ships
full of grain were instantly
dispatched, but each was sunk.
CONTINUED on Page 1O.1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
Six More Men Added to
City Police Force From
New Civil Service List

Council to-day approved Mayor
Keister's recommendations appoint
ing five permanent patrolmen and
one detective to serve temporarily
because of the absence of one of
the members of the force who is in
Army service.
The officers all go on duty on
Friday. The five patrolmen who
were named follow:
Edgar 7. Burganstock, 2105 Derry
street.
B. L. Waters, colored, 424 Herr
street
John S. Dye, 1917 North Sixth
street
Ed. e. Schmehl, 81 Disbrow street.
Martin L. Keys, PA South River
street
For detective service:
David Wills, 1921 North Second
street
Saw Army Service
Wills has had three years service
in the Army, was on the Mexican
border, and also had been on the
State Police force. Burganstock
also mad army service, was on the
Mexican border, and last summer
had charge of the special guards
employed by the city for duty at
the reservoirs, pumping station and
filter plant.
Mayor keister said he was sorry
he could not appoint the entire
number of applicants who had
passed the civil service tests. He
explained that the appointment of
Wills would be made permanent
one in case any other vacancies de-
Veloped. He was given permission
to fill the place temporarily by Il
special resolution passed to-day by
Council.
There are two names remaining
on the eligible list for appointment.
they are: G. V. Foreman, 1928 Derry
street, and Frank O. jackson, col
ored, SOS Forster street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
No General Fixing of
Prices, Is Hoover's
Pledge to Farmers

Washington, Feb. 26. - General
price fixing on agricultural products
is not n part of the policy of the
food administration and will not be
attempted, Food Administrator
Hoover said last night in a state
ment designed to reassure farmers
apprehensive that the government
might set maximum prices on what
they have to sell
There appears to be a great deal
of misinformation circulated among
the agricultural communities as to
the policy and scope of the food
administration with relation to price
fixing" said Mr.. Hoover.
II wish to say at once and en-
phatically that the food, admins
tration is not price-fiXing body, eX-
cept with regard to certain commodi-
ties which are to-day dominated by
wholly abnormal overseas CONNER
cial relations, and the surrounding
factors with regard to which are
such as to project great dangers
both against the farming commun-
ity and at the same time the con-
suming community.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
GOVERNOR SAYS
NO DECISION ON
EXTRA SESSION
Remarks Upon Number of
Subjects Suggested For Con
sideration by Lawmakers
WOULD CONSUME WEEKS
Will Consider the Whole
Proposition and Make Up
His Mind Before Long

Numerous subjects have been
suggested to me to be included in a
call for a special session of the
General Assembly in event that +
decide to issue one, but / am con-
sidering the matter and have not
reached any conclusion" said Gov
ernor Brum baugh to-day when ask
ed for statement regarding the ru-
mors that he contemplated sum-
moning the Legislature. The Gov
ernor returned last night from Flor
ida and was at the Capitol to-day
for the first time in over a fort
night. He said that he came back
in plastic state as far as his
physical being is concerned and that
he did not think he would visit
Florida again soon because of the
weather.
You can say that nothing has
been decided in regard to an extra
session because there are some i'm
portant questions to be considered
in connection with it," continued
the Governor. "Since it has been
talked and written about I have re-
ceived numerous suggestions for sub
jects and it is a serious matter
whether men can be gotten here for
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
The Wolf, Famous Hun
Raider, Makes Port in
Safety After Long Trip

Washington, Feb. 26.-- Another
German raider, the Wolf, has arriv-
ed in port after harassing entente
merchant vessels in the. Atlantic, In
dian and Pacific oceans. The total
number of vessels destroyed by the
Wolf has not been disclosed, but
the loss of eleven, three of them
American, in the Indian and Pacific
oceans, is assumed by the British
Admiralty to be due to her activ-
ity.
Unable to break the British cor
don around the North sea, the Wolf
slipped into the Austrian port of
Pola, on the Adriatic. She brought
400 prisoners and a valuable cargo
taken from her prizes. A second
auxiliary cruiser, which the Wolf
equipped was sunk by her crew
which was captured by British
warship. While the Wolf was gone
fifteen months she apparently did
not do as great damage as her more
famous sistership, the Moewe, which
carried out two raids in the At
lantic in 1915 and 1916.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
Senator'S Who Defeated
Armed Ship Bill Friends
of Germany, Says Swanson
By Associaicd Press

Washington, Feb. 26.-Senators
who participated in the filibuster
which resulted in the defeat of the
armed ship bill last session were
assailed by Senator Swanson, of Vir-
ginia, an administration leader. in
a speech to-day. as having Destroy
ed the last chance for peace" be-
tween the United States and Ger
many. BY this action, he said, Ger
many was convinced we did not have
the courage to defend our rights and
that no injury she could inflict
would result in warfare.
This small group of wilful SEN
ators'," Senator Swanson declared.
were responsible for the creation of
this belief in Germany and deserve
severe condemnation for misrepre-
senting and thwarting at this crit
ical time the will of the American
people. Convinced by defeat of the
measure for armed neutrality that
the United States was too craven to
fight, hardly had Congress adjourn
ed before Germany commenced the
enforcement of extended submarine
warfare.
Senator Swanson after reviewing
the causes which led to America S
entrance into the war declared there
is IAN insidious and reasonable
propaganda now being conducted in
this country designed to produce
dissatisfaction and patriotic lethargy
in order to secure a German-made
peace"
Engaged in spreading this per-
nicious propaganda he said, 'fs a
motley crew composed of fanatics,
German spies and persons corrupt
ed with German gold and promises.
officered by few selfish politicians
who foolishly think they see an op-
portunity for lf-advancement, al
though it may result in the wreck
of the country"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
Two Americans Held PriS-
oner by Huns in Sea
RobbericS
MANY SHIPS ARE SUNK
Chief Pirate Gains Haven of
Refuge After Long
Voyaging
BY AssncinfcG PrcsS

Copenhagen, Feb. 26.-The steam
ship lgotz- Mendi, with a German
price crew from the Pacific Ocean on
prize crew from the Pacific Ocean on
house. TWO of the prisoners aboard
are Americans.
The prisoners on the 1Eotz-Mendi
Il captured Spanish ship, were taken
from six ships which had been sunk.
Several of the prisoners had been
aboard the vessel for eight months
while she cruiscd in the Pacific
Ocean.
Twenty-Five persons, including
nine women, two children and two
Americans, have been landed by a
lifeboat from the Skaw.
Epidcmics Aboard
The Danish authorities have in
termed the German commander of
the IgotZ-Mendi. The German prize
crew refused to leave the ship.
There has been an epidemic of
beri-beri and scurvy on board the
vessel.
The steamship Igotz- Mendi, says u
dispatch from Copenhagen to the
Exchange Telegraph Company, was
captured by the German auxiliary
cruiser nine months ago in the Gulf
of India. The German navigators
who were placed aboard had been
following the Wolf ever since. All
the persons who had been held pris-
oner on board the vessel, the cor
respondent adds, have been taken
ashore.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
ALLIES MUST
JOIN WILSON,
SAYS HERTLING
No Traces of Declarations
From Other States Like
That of President

Amsterdam, Feb. 25.-Speaking
before the Reichstag to-day, the I'm
perial German Chancellor, Count
Won Hertling, made this declaration:
IL can fundamentally agree with
the four principles which in Prcsi-
dent Wilson'S view must be applied
in u mutual exchange of views, and
thus declare with President Wilson
that II general peace can be dis
cussed OH such n basis.
only one reserve need be made
in this connection: These PRINCIPLES
must not only be proposed by the
President of tho United States. but
must also actually be recognized by
all States and peoples.
but this goal has not yet been
Continued on Page 111
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
Bids For Materials to
Be Used at Middletown
Aviation Plant Asked

Major Gray and Captain Moore, in
charge of Government construction
work in the vicinity of Harrisburg,
are asking for bids on gravel, Stag
and other materials needed for the
big aviation depots to be erected
near Middletown. No matter what
decision may be reached as to the
location of the Quartermasters' de-
pots. work will be rushed immedi-
ately on the 100000 and $3.50, 900
aviation warehouses adjacent to the
plant built there last summer. and
it may be that this program will be
enlarged upon.
James Black, the contractor in
charge, has been in Harrisburg a
number of times since the letting of
the aviation contract and is endeav-
oring to get under way as soon as
possible.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
HUNS WILL WIN WAR
If u. S. DOES NOT
SEND ALLIES FOOD
Food Will Win the War,
Don't Waste IT,

MO one in the world doubts
~ that the boys at the front
will do their part; the ques-
ton is are you going to your
part?"
"If we cannot get 75,000,000
bushels of wheat to the allies in
three months 1t may spell de-
feat to the allied armies and to
u.s."
The cry from the allied coUn-
tries is: For Gods sake stop
sending ammunition and send
foodl 1t is food that we need
1T is up to you that when the
supreme sacrifice is made by
those men over there that it
shall not have been in vain"
There are people who speak
of the war being over in six
months when men who know
conditions know that it means u
long struggle, possibly two or
three years"
There are 10000 German
propagandists in this country that
ought to be hanged on the near
est lamppost or turned over to the
rifle squad"
at is a pleasure to fight un-
civilized Turks after being ac-
customed TO fighting Germans in
France"
Germany never will be starv-
ed out. Germany to-day is in
better shape for food than a year
ago"
THE great German drive into
Italy was made possible by a
wheat shortage. Italian people
back of the lines were dying for
lack of proper food. Then the
Germans came through"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
ASH PROBLEMS
BEFORE ESPECIAL
COUNCIL SESSION
Reduction Company Says 1t
Is Cleaning Up the
City

special meeting of Council was
held at $50 o'clock this afternoon
to consider the bids submitted yes
terday for removal of ashes in the
city beginning March /.
Commissioner Hassler had the bids
on his desk in Council this morning,
when when he presented them To
be read the other members decided
to postpone receiving them until the
adjourned meeting late in the after
noon.
A letter from Samuel Gardner,
president of the Pennsylvania Re-
duction Company, announcing that a
cleanup had been started was read.
The communication follows:
"As conditions are now getting so
that we can get through the small
Continued on Page 10
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
Militiamen to Visit
Harrisburg Reserve.

One of the most important drills
of the Harrisburg Reserves this win
ter will he held tonight at the City
Grays Armory. Members of all
companies have been asked to as
semble at 7.30 o'clock. The drill
was postponed from last Friday and
in addition to the regular work Of
ficers of the Reserve Militia will visit
the Harrisburg reservists.
Lieutenant Frank G.. Fahnestoclk
Jr., a former officer of the Re-
serves. now first lieutenant of Com
pany l, will make an address and
explain the State Militia program.
Mr.. Fahnestock is being actively
supported in his work to recruit as
many of the Reserves as possible
for the Militia and it is important
that those wishing to join may be
ready tonight.
The Harrisburg Reserves. will drill
Fridays. maintaining their organiza-
ton for instruction of men in mill
tary work, especially young men of
draft age, who have been invited
through the newspapers to join the
organization for training before they
go to camp. This will be a distinct
field for the Reserves apart from
the militia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
British Freighter Is
Sunk by Submarine

New York, Feb. 2G.-The British
freight steamship Philadelphia.
owned by the Leyland Line, has
been sunk by a submarine. She left
here with a cargo for British ports
on February IL and was torpedoed
about February 81.
News of the Philadelphian's loss
was received to-day in marine insur-
ance circles and confirmed at the
offices of the Leyland line.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
800 GIRLS ECHO MARYS "OUCH''
WHEN VACCINE NEEDLE SCRAPES
Only One of Silk Mil Employees Fails TO Bare Arm to City
Health Officers When Smallpox Is Discovered

|vaccinate the bevy of girls. Into the
room they filed, barring their arms
and submitting cheerfully to the ex-
animation.
All the commotion, was caused
when Miss Grossbeok, mill en-
ploye, developed case of smallpox.
The mill was quickly fumigated and
measures were Immediately taken
to prevent the spread of the disease.
Only one girl in the number refused
to be vaccinated. Officials say that
If she persists in her refusal to un-
dergo the scratching process she will
be placed under quarantine.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
CITY HSWEPT
BY HOWLING
42-MILE GALE
Walking Made Difficult by
Windstorm That Fol
...... lows Rain

\ forty-mile gale bowling from
the northwest this morning swept
pedestrians off the streets into
street cars and other vehicles and
reduced foot travel to a minimum.
The storm followed the rain of last
night, and swept the rain clouds
from the sky within a few minutes
after the rain had ceased.
At 7.30 this morning the wind was
at its height, blowing a forty-two-
mile per hour clip. At 8 it had sub
sided to slightly more than thirty, at
(nnfinmcI nm Dann
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26

OUCH"
Say, Mary, does 1t hurt?"
Nav, it don't hurt none at all. All
he does is scratch your arm a little
with a needle!"
We'll. why'd you say 'ouch?'
"Oh. cause l thought it would
hurt. but it didn't; that is. not
much"
Almost three hundred girls barred
their arms this morning at the Har-
risburg Silk Mill, and submitted to
vaccination, following the discovery
of case of smallpox at the mill. A
half dozen doctors were required to
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity; Fair
and somewhat colder Tonight,
with lowest temperature nbOut
20 degrees; Wednesday fair.
For Eastern Pennsylvania; Fair
and slightly colder tonight;
Wednesday fair; strong north
west winds diminishing We'd
nesday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
CONTINUED on Page 1O.l
READING CONTRACTOR DIES

hfADINU CONlRACIOK DIES
Reading, Pa, Feb. 26.-Howard
r. Ahrens, aged GA years, president
of the Allentown and Reading Trac-
tion Company, one of the best-known
contractors in eastern Pennsylvania
and formerly operator of large
string of creameries, died here at
noon to-day.