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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29
TO COST ADIME
TODRIVE ANAL
INTO THE KAISER
Hun Leader to Suffer For
Benefit of American
Red Gross
AUCTION THE FIRST SPIKE
Rcd, White and Blue to Knock
Home Feelings of True
Americans

mail the Kaiser. it only costs a
dime!"
Harrisburgers passing through
Market Square will be confronted
with this cheerful intelligence paint
ed in huge letters Saturday night,
when the drive will be started.
A painted head of the Kaiser, seven
feet high, and mounted on two-inch
planks, will be placed in the Square
Saturday, and for ten cents any pa
triotic citizen of Harrisburg can nail
the Kaiser, and at the same time
know that he is contributing ten
cents toward the local chapter of the
Red Cross.
The head will be furnished by +.
F. Davenport, and the perturbation
of the Kaiser will be krawn by Corp.
Carol b. Davish, staff artist of the
Harrisburg Army recruiting party.
The wooden head is being construct
ed now, and will be mounted in Mar
ket Square Saturday.
To Bid For First Honor
A silver nail will be auctioned off
to the highest bidder for the first
drive into the Kaiser's leering fea-
lures. A red, white and blue ham,
mer will be kept at the head N
charge of two girls from the Red
Cross local chapter, and after the
first nail is auctioned, these girls will
sell a nail and lend the hammer for
ten cents to any conner who desires to
nail the Kaiser.
In York last week a similar drive
conducted by the Red Cross with the
help of Corporal Davish netted more
than $1,000, and the first nail was
auctioned off for SIS. Harrisburgers
have shown "a desire to punch and
deface the Kaiser when his picture
is distributed about the town in the
shape of posters. Now they can show
their patriotism in the same way,
and at the same time further a
worthy cause. Red Cross officials
will not object to the drivers fur
nishing their own nails and slugs for
the drive.
The head will remain in the
Square until the face is entirely hid
den by the nails.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29
Final ''Dry" Roundup to
Be Planned at Luncheon

Finale reports and preparations
for a complete roundup of unregis-
tered voters in Harrisburg Wednes-
day will be made at luncheon of
the chairmen of the various registra-
ton committees in the Board of
Trade hall tomorrow at noon.
To vote for party nominees at the
primaries in May all unregistered
voters must express their party pref
erences before the registrars who sit
Wednesday. No unregistered man or
anbody registered as "nonpartisan"
may vote for party nominations.
There are thousands of such in town
and the dry" workers are endeav-
oring to induce all to register and
enroll.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29

Heads of various civic organiza-
tions and prominent men of the city
will meet at luncheon in the Central
Y. M. G. A. building Friday noon.
for the purpose of organizing a re-
cruiting committee to secure men for
Y. M. C. A. secretarial service in
France.
While Harrisburg has sent about
eighteen men to France and to the
Army Y. M. c. A. work, the need is
so urgent, officials say, that the re-
cruiting committee will be formed to
secure more men.
"At least 1900 men per month
are needed for the next three months
for Overseas SERVICE" says a state
ment from the National War Work
Council. "The situation is alarm
ing More than 100 points where
Army Y. M. G. A. huts arc needed.
are uncovered, and we must have
more men,"
Edgar d. Pouch, a New York
banker and chairman of the per-
sonal committee for the Eastern De
partment of the War Work Council.
and Lewis e. Hawkins, field secre-
tary, will address the conference.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29
U-BOAT SINKS
SHIP BEARING
Y.M.C. A. ARM
Vessel Carrying Hungerford
and $50 Passengers Goes
Down in II Minutes
By Associated Press

London, April pa party of fifty
seven American Army Y. NJ. C. A.
workers under Arthur E. Hunger
ford arrived in London last night.
The ship on which they sailed was
torpedoed yesterday morning and
sank in twelve minutes. All the pas
sengers and all but three of the crew
were saved.
The passengers were picked up in
lifeboats and landed at a British
port. The Americans are all safe and
well. On their arrival in London
they were taken in charge by the
American Y. NJ. C. A. and Red
Cross.
$50 Persons on Board
The number of persons on board
the vessel was about ESQ.
Destroyers were sent immediately
to the rescue and all the lifeboats
were picked up within half an hour
Ths vessel was struck amidships
while proceeding in a large convoy
under the protection of a number of
destroyers.s 1t was proceeding at
Ten III
when struck. There was an imme-
diate heavy list, and three minutes
later the boilers blew up. extinguish-
ing the lights throughout the ship.
THE Americans behaved like vet
Grams and were of the greatest as
sistance in launching the lifeboats
and handling them," said one of the
officers of the ship.
The discipline on board the ship
was excellent. Although time was
brief. all the boats were launched
successfully. Most of the Americans
had little clothing and no baggage.
Several of them lost their passports
and all their money.
The submarine was not seen at the
time the vessel was torpedoed, but
several of the survivors told a story
of periscope appearing for n mo-
ment in the midst of the lifeboats.
New York. April. 29.-The vessel
which was sunk in English waters
while carrying fifty-seven Y. M. C.
A. workers was the British steel
steamship 0rissa of 5,436 tons gross,
1T was learned here to-day. She left
American Atlantic port on April 12.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29

the gardeners. oh, no. War gar
dens are the finest place in the world
for those beautiful community con-
certs, is the second dispatch from
the front. But how can the con-
certs be stopped, also the damage
to tender plants? Old shoes. alarm
clocks. crockery and other household
articles hurled at the cats get no
results. they report.
Commissioner BURNETT said he
will ask the members of Council
tomorrow whether a scheme can't
be worked out to gather all the cats
together, carefully label them ana
intern them for the war. or some
other drastic measure can. be en-
forced. The Natural History Soci-
ETY. is also reported as favoring some
kind of warfare on the animals be-
cause of the many birds which they
kill each year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29
Holland Yields to Hun
Demand For Supplies

London, April 29.-Holland has
yielded to Germany's demands con-
cerning transport and the supply of
sand and gravel, although it is un-
derstood the amount of sand and
gravel will be limited instead of un-
limited. says a dispatch from The
Hague to the Daily Mail dated sun
day.
1t is added A general understand
ing will be required from Germany
that the sand and gravel will not be
used for military purposes.
In summarizing the situation, the
dispatch continues, it is felt the
crisis with Germany has passed, al
though the solution is in nowlse an
ideal one for Holland.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29
SALE OF LIBERTY
BONDS TO SEE NO
LETUP FOR WEEK
Boy Scouts Work Hard in
Interest of Nations
Cause
HONOR LIST PREPARED
County Districts Still Going
Strong on Subscrip-
ton

Throughout the four counties of
the Harrisburg district Liberty Bond
drive chairmen are forcing the sale
of bonds during the final week of
the campaign with every possible
effort to boost the districts sales
over the s7.000,000 mark. Local
chairmen feel that If the Harrisburg
district does only its quota or a few
thousand dollars more, it will not
have lived up to its reputation for
patriotism
The Boy Scouts were on the job
bright and early this morning, and
these young fellows are some bond
statesmen. They don't know a lot of
technical reasons why people should
buy, the bonds, and they have no
long drawn arguments. Buy bonds
Uncle Sam needs your money" is
the simple sales slogan of these boys,
and it's going to bring $4,000 into
Uncle Sans war chest before the
TCnntinupd nn pnma
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29
IENERAL ATTACK
| ON HAIG'S LINES
BEGUN BY HUNS
pemy Strikes With Great
Fury in Effort TO
Take Ypres
TTLE ON IN EARNEST
Y to Conceal Real Purpose
by Feints Along the
French Front
TITLE ON IN EARNEST

he Germans to-day began
1T seems to be a general as
It on the British hill positions
the KENNEL front southwest
Ypres, opening a new phase
the great drive in Flanders.
oarently the crucial test of
allied holding power in this
/ is at hand.
he preliminary lombard
1t, started in the early morn
took in a ten-mile front from
Ieren, west of Bailleul, to
'rmezeelc, two miles south OF
'es. Infantry attacks In this
| developed shortly afterward
the battle appears to have
\ III earnest when Field
-shal Haig's report was is
4 in London at noon.
Look Toward Ypres
lie enemy has been striking with
/ fury at Voormezeele for that
two or three days, evidently
hg to drive in behind Ypres and
X up the orderly withdrawal of
British from the further por-
of the Ypres salient which they
been evacuating. General Won
m has been successfully held
from his southern bulwark of
salient but meanwhile he has
preparing to take advantage of
success he. won last week in the
ure of Mount KENNEL which he
unable to develop Immediately
use of the stiff allied resistance.
Erther attacks in the Voorme-
sector may accompany the de-
b of to-day's blow, but the
fest force of this thrust seems
/ to manifest itself in the vicin
pr Locre, where Scharpenberg,
Rouge, Mont Notre and other
ences are the enemy detectives.
French, who are holding the
at Locre, fortified themselves
last week by clinging to this
Re, although more than once
p out by savage thrusts. An
attack twas launched there
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29
AMERICANSDIG
IN BEFORE HUNS
NEARING AMIENS
Army Sent to General Foch's
Aid Faces Great
Task
BIG GUNS ARE ACTIVE
Yanks Take Places Where
Protecting Trenches Have
to Be Dug
By Associated Press

With the American Forces in
Northern France Sunday, April 2S.
American troops have taken up
positions on the battlefront. Under
the French high command, in which
all ranks have supreme confidence,
the American forces face the enemy
on the line barring the Germans
from Paris and Amiens, where they
have been a certain number of days.
The Americans on entering the
line found their position in a rolling
terrain. The artillery was the first
on the line, entering on a dark night
which was made red by the con-
tinuous flashes of friendly and hos
tile guns. Under a fire which in
some cases was rather heavy the
American gunners took up the po-
sitions of the French batteries and
completed the work of digging in.
Firing Intense
When the infantry moved in the
firing was just as intense. In some
places our troops after passing
through villages were raked now
and then with shrSpnel. In sew
eral instances they found the
trenches shallow where in other
cases there were no trenches at all.
BY this time the positions have been
improved greatly and the sheliholes
connected.
The American lines generally are
about zoo to 400 yards apart and
the high ground is about evenly
divided.
Difficult Task
What the future holds for the
American forces is of course un-
known, but the Americans are con-
iident that under the efficient
French direction, although the tasks
ahead may be difficult, will give
good account of themselves and
strike the Boche a blow if oppor-
tunity offers.
1t should be understood that this
sector is not especially active in
comparison with others of the north,
although it is more active than those
the Americans have previously faced
The artillery firing is heavy and in
termittent, the German shells whiz-
zing over the lines into towns In
certain rear areas.
Approach Hun Lines
There has not been a raid on
either side of the line for several
days. but at night the patrols are
active, Americans approaching close
TO the enemy lines. All during the
nights. rapid machine-gun and rifle
fire indicate where the American
bullets are keeping out enemy pa
trolling parties.
The march from the billet bases
to the line was very impressive
Many units started off with the
strains of the Star Spangled Ban
ner," played by regimental bands,
in their ears.
At one place the tune must have
reached the German lines, so close
was the band, the gun flashes being
reflected on the Instruments. The
constant roar of artillery was deaf
eninS as the Americans, marching as
if on parade, disappeared down the
roads past the American batteries
which were sending many shells into
the enemy lines.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29
CITY COUNCIL MAY WORK OUT
PLAIN TO INTERN ENEMY CATS
Worthless Fefnes Destroy ar Gardens That Beat Huns
and Birds That E at Garden Bugs

Are cats in league with the Kai-
ser? Or haven't they discovered in
Catland that that United States is
at war with Germany?
These and many similar questions
are going the rounds in Harrisburg
and have been for many days, in fact
ever since the cats took a fancy to
rolling about and kicking up fine
midnight fuss in war gardens.
Residents of the city who by the
sweat of their brow" have been
faithfully toiling away to get vegeta-
bles started and thereby assist in
food production and conservation,
are threatening to take the law in
their own hands. hunt up some shot
guns and go after the Toms and
Marias who have been working
havoc during their nightly serenades.
Backyard fences no longer at
tract the musically-inclined cats, say
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29
German Missing, 664,1O4;
Reichstag Confirms Losses

Amsterdam, April 29.-Speak king
before the main committee of the
German Reichstag on Friday. ac-
cording to Vorwaerts, General Won
Risberg stated that on March 81 last
the number of German missing had
reached a total of 664,104.
OF this number, he said. 2s6.676
were prisoners in France, $4,000 in
England, $4,000 in Russia and
Rumania and the remainder could
be regarded as dead.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29

Warren r. Jackson, new secretary
of the Chamber of Commerce, will
arrive in the city Wednesday to take
up the duties of his office here. Mr..
Jackson was elected from among Il
score of other applicants He has
been secretary of the Washington
Pa, Board of Trade.
Mr.. Jackson has had wide expert
ence in the field which he comes
here to occupy, having served as sec
retary of the Marysville, Mo-, Com
mercial Club, president of the Marys-
Vile Ad Club. president of the Marys-
vile Lyceum Association. treasurer
of the Marysville Welfare Board, and
secretary of the Washington, Pa,
Board of Trade. Mr.. Jackson was
elected to fill the place caused by
the resignation of y. l.. McColgin,
who went to Troy, New York, March
first
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29
FRENCH ADORN
j. s. FIGHTERS
WITH CROSSES
Honor Men Who Bear Brunt
of Apremont Forest Attack
in Ceremony

With the American Army in
France, Sunday, April 2S.-The
French Army to-day paid an historic
tribute to the United States when
1872 soldiers. sons of Massachusetts,
were decorated with a War Cross for
bravery displayed in recent fighting.
The ceremony which was held on 4
picturesque field a short distance
from the front line trenches, was
one of the most impressive in which
American soldiers have participated
since their entry into the war.
One hundred and seventeen men
from the 104th Massachusetts regi-
menD who bore the brunt Of the
German attack in the Apremont for
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29
CLEMENCEAU FINDS 1T
"QUITE SATISFACTORY

Paris, April 29.-Premier Clemen-
ceau spent Saturday on the Franco
British front, where he met Lord
Milner. Returning at night, he told
the Echo de Paris that conditions
were quite satisfactory.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29
One Registration Day
For Voters of CITY

Remember this. Registration
Day is Wednesday of this week
May 1. If you were registered
and qualified for the election last
fall, you do not need to register
on Wednesday,. But if you have
changed your voting residence
since then or did not register on
any of the three registration DAYS
last fall. YOU must register on
Wednesday. If you desire to
change your party enrolment.
this in your chance, Wednesday,
May /.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29


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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29
TEUToNs FIRE ON RUSS SHIPS

By Associated Press
Washington, April 29.--Finnish
shore batteries in command of Ger
man officers opened fire on 145 Rus
sian ships which left Helsingfors for
kronstadt. the State Department
was informed to-day in displomatic
dispatches. This was held to be vio-
lation of the Brest-Litovsk treaty.
which stipulated that the vessels
should move unmolested.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29
THE WEATHER

~~t sburg and vicinity: Rain
For Hasah and Tuesday. cooler
to-nsa s lowest temperature to-
Tues. - ouf - degrees.
ntGstern PennsyIvnnias Rain
FOR E.rv,f nnd Tuesday; cooler
tO-niIt in northeast portion:
tO-n Tuesday; moderate
coot.6 Winds, becoming north.
River
nu<Aanna river and prob
THE suri - trIbutaries will com
ably ~ mil this Afternoon and
tIrus The rain indicated for
zazH =zTztershed Tonight and
s1aeS uay cause So.ne
@~@s to rise. A stage taf
~ so feet is Indicated EAR
- zsburg Tuesday morning.
zAnf Rises. 6i1O n. M; sets. z...I
IN. f'os}
@sszls New mosn, May 10. |
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29
mans Seek to Capture
Ypres by Mass Attacks

" sISSVtIuItu 7 FeJA
II the British Army i'm France.
9.-The fourth German army
morning heavily attacked the
front in Flanders. Prisoners
ted have admitted that the
IN intention is to attempt to
Re Ypres. Severe fighting is
ed in both the French and
areas. The attack extended
front of about fifteen miles.
eigians on the User front also
ported to have been attacked.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-29
the American Army

I the American Army in
/ (Sunday), April 2S.-There
zlcreased artillery activity on
Iul sector to-day. At dawn the
ms began a heavy barrage
part of our line. This was
panied by intermittent ma
gun and rifle fire. The en-
activity is taken to mean that
/ striving to keep the Ameri-
usy so they cannot be sent
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-23
FOR sALE-HOUsEA
Go0ttD0o4.

- s-a5 = { :
Sz.boo.oo, $4,000 cAsH.
Near Pa. ave. aid 18th ct. s.s. Csa-
venient to. navy yard. Well built. q
room apd bath, brick. Cellar. under en-,
tire house. Bee this without fail.
NEAR 9Th AND SITS. NE.
l0roem and bath brick. Price. S3.lBo.
STDowNTowNLo LOCATION.
Near 10th and X SITS. NV. e-reon
and bath brick; furnace heat; large lot. =
Room for garage. Price, 1850.
NEAR 18TH b PARK ROAD NV.
rooms and bath;- nfst-aoor kitchen:
hot.water heat. Deep lot. with room
for q sarags. Price, $4,000.
NEAR 10TH 4 IRVING STS.
Desirable detached home; rooms and
hath: frame. Splendid lot with 6ns oak
trees. Price. 5000.
2lST STREET NEAR q.
0 rooms and 2 baths: hot-water heat. .
Possession october 18th. Price. $500.
afsr ST. NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE.
3 rooms and 2 baths: hot-water heat,
Possession September 18th. Price. 81. $50.
ALLAN E. WALKER 4 CO., INC,
1888 G street NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-23

FOR SALE-PRICE, $500. A DESIRABLE
corner house that has just been vacated for the
purposes Of immediate sale. having six large
rooms and bath. two-story rear porches, hot
ba H Hoss lefas1p sGS!n of BARI road
For sALE-PkICE. ~, 25V, n sAULs ADDI-
tion. just reduced in price from 50. $50 in order
that an immediate sale might be made. 4 fully
hot-water heat. electric lights. porches. OAK
floors and the entire property in arst-class con.
alley. Located Just OF from 14tl, street
BOSS PHELPS. INC, 1408 H st NV
FOR sALE.PkiCE. $3.50; IN MOUNT PLEAS
ant. one OF the best blocks. delightful home
A colonial home having nine rooms and bath,
hot.water heat. electric lights. ,porches. good
BOSS { PHELPS NC 1903 H st. NV.
FOR sAtE-PkICE. 1880. OWNER LEAV-
ing city is offering to sell comparatively new
colonial house on 18th street, South Of Harvard.
lad noors large front porch. large rear porches,
deep Ss to a1' Gt Tish 1897 room f 1a
For sALE-rKICE. $3.50. NEAR 18th AND
Park road. six-room and bath brick house, hay-
Ing colonial 1n front porch large yard to paved
noss !. rHEIps Nc Se' Loo s' Il st. NV.
FOR SAI.E-fhICE $3.50. ON COLUMBIA
story house. :;'ith nine room. and bath. hot
water heat. electric lights. large front porch.
rear perches. big back yard to paved alley. with
BOSS & PHELPS. INC. Sk4oe II st: NV.
FOR sALE-pRIGE. $500: II PErWOKTH.
house. with porches: hot-water heat; electric
lights This is q bargain.
BOSS PHELPS. NC. 14O8 H at. NV.
FOR sALE-PKICE. 5000. N AN ATTRACT
i've square in BloomingdaIe. a six room modern
house. IN perfect condition; large yard. grape
arbor and everything about the house coy and
Mt gctov1N ba civ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-23

FOR sALE-
Nine-room house. st. near Interior BLDG. :
hot.wnter heat; well built its present owner Eli
sell at decided bargain. Price. $1,000. Easy
terms.
semi-detached frame cottage, Petworth. near
car line; hne lot house rooms and bath mod
ern heating plant; garage. Price, IS, 500. Easy
GEORGE W. LINKINs.
TIA Pa. ave. NV.
ELEGANT GROOM, RECEPTION HALL.
hardwood finish; hot-water heat; on wide Avenue
925 South Carolina ave-; nicely furnished; con.
venient to schools. market and good stores; one
square from Capital Traction line; will selI fur
nished or unfurnished. at very reasonable fT.
ure. Apply after $3.50: 92a 40. Caro-. ave Sc
ON MD. AVE. NEAR 4th ST. NE; TWO g.
room bricks; .latrobe heat; excellent locality;
81 500 each. OWNER. 10 4th St ne.
OWN 2 COMPLETE HOUSES UNDER l ROOF;
close downtown; - nice rooms; 8 on each floor:
tiled baths; large closets; storage: large double
porches; well built; last for ages; good title :
price, $500; terms: no trade. OWNER, Room
,, Warder bldg. 9th and =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-23
FOR SALE
BY OWNER ONLY.

- " w ~ LIN YIN
two Of the best s-room modern houses ever built :;
possession May L; SIS and $50 14th Ut. ne
Price. IS 900 each. Inquire CHAS. A. PETERS
625 14th st. Line. 24S.
Ny MODERN GROOM HOUSE. FURNISHED
nicely with fine furniture. for sale. VIII not con-
slider any with less than 81, 900 cash
rooms bring me $50 per month: a good chance
for somebody: reason for selling, compelled to
close my business would like to leave town. Ad-
dress Box 216-C. Star ONCE. 23s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-23

STORE FRONT FOR OFFICE. WITH ONE OR
two rooms In rear for Light work; reasonable
rent. Address Boz 232-E, Star ONCE.