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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14
Trade Mission, Headed by
Gompers, to Visit Allies

Washington. Aug. 14.-Amerlca
mission to the British Trades Union
congress which meets in London,
September II, Is and 10, will be
headed by Samuel Gompers, presi-
dent of the American Federation of
Labor. and will tour England, France
and Italy to confer with local lead
ers and inspect labor conditions.
Gompers left Washington yester-
day for New York for a series of
conferences there before sailing. He
will be accompanied abroad by Will
liam j. Bowen. president of the In
ternational Bricklayers' and Plast-
ers' Union; John T. Frey, president
of the International Moulders'
Union; Edgar Wallace. editor of the
United Mine Workers Journal, and
c. L. Paine, president of the Inter
national Boot and Shoe Workers
Union.
Early in September Mr.. Gompers
and party will visit Italy as mis-
sion to discuss with representatives
of labor of that country relative to
matters affecting labor policy and
the war. The mission will return to
London in time for the trades union
congress and later will go to France.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14

ton recognized the Carranza gov
ernment, General Obregon came
along one day with a force of men
and asked permission to cross the
mine property. McCandless treated
the Mexican general with extreme
courtesy, and this caused General
obregon to inquire as to the change
of attitude
Why" replied McCandless, with
n grin. Uncle Sam has recognized
your Government and / can do no
less. I am with you now.
General Obregon told President
Carranza. who was greatly pleased.
few days later he sent the nervy
mine superintendent commission
as origadier general, and McCandless
Threw up his mine job and became
general for little more than two
years, and then when the United
states got into the war with Ger
many he began to chafe.
He tried to enlist while in Mex
leo, but this could not be arranged.
and finally, last September, his
patriotism got to burning so fierce
~ that he couldn't stand it any
longer. He got desperate and resign
ed MS commission as brigadier gen.
eral in the Mexican army and went
back to Texas and enlisted in the
regular army. He was assigned to
the headquarters troop of the Sixth
DIVISION, and would have been
abroad by now if he had not been
taken Ill, while here. His sole pur-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14
HUNS USE CLUBS
ON c A P T I V E S
By associated Press

With the American Army on
the Vesle,. Aug. 13 (Tuesday).-
Worn out from fatigue and suf-
fering from hunger. two escaped
British prisoners staggered into
the American lines north of the
Vesle to-day. The had escaped
from a German pen after having
been captured in the Marne fight
ing and it took them seven days
and nights TO work their way to
Fisnette. On the last lap OF
their journey the Britishers ran
through a German barrage.
They said the ration given pris-
oners was three-quarters of
pound of potato bread. pint of
thin vegetable soup and coffee
made of hawthorn berries. The
allowance of German soldier
was the same, only in somewhat
greater quantity, occasionally
supplemented by horsemeat.
1t is a common practice of the
Germans. they added. to beat
prisoners with clubs and butts of
cifles. Wounded prisoners, they
said, were sent to hospitals only
when unable to walk and received
little attention,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14
AUTOS NOT TO BE
HEAVILY TAXED
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a hard blow to industry, as it is at
present conducted.
For example, scores of cars are
needed to carry workmen to and
from the New Cumberland and
Marsh Run quartermaster's develop
ments, and to tax them out of busi-
hess would work a hardship to many
of the workmen who are engaged in
those enterprises. Passenger cars are
also being used extensively through
out the country for the relief of the
railroads, light cars being operated
by statesmen and others covering dis
tricts and in many cases hauling
local freight to the smaller towns
and hamlets.
The Atlantic Refining Company
has issued a circular TO the trade to
the effect that theres is no truth in
the report of a scarcity of gasoline.
The company advises careful use of
gas in order to conserve the supply
but sees no danger of a famine.
These facts have been laid before
the committee at Washington by
Pennsylvania automobile organiza-
tions and the report is passed back
that the Congressman realize the i'm
portance of the automobile and will
treat it as lightly as possible in the
next taxation bill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14

Frank P. Hawk. 405 Woodbine
street. has been killed in action in
France according to a telegram from
the War Department received by his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. l. 5. Hawk.
late yesterday afternoon. The wire
said he was killed July 80. He would
have been is years old to-day.
Hawk was one of three brothers
in the service of the government.
Another brother is in France and a
brother is now in training at Mont
gomery, Alabama.
Hawk enlisted June u, 1917. in
Company l. of the old Eighth Regi-
ment. He went into training on the
Island. With the old Eighth he was
sent to Camp Hancock and while
there was transferred to Company x.
of the 10th. He went overseas in
May of this year.
The last letter from him was dated
July 10 and was received by his par
ents last week. In it he said he was
well and happy. He was formerly
employed in kuhns meat market.
He was a member of the Camp
Curtin Methodist Episcopal Church,
and of Camp s, of the =. o. :. of
A. He is survived by his parents.
one sister, Mrs. Bessie Henry, and
three brothers, David, at home, and
Clarence and Charles, in the United
States Army service.
When the Open Air School opens
next season, the big service flag
which will float there will bear a
golden star in memory of Frank P.
Hawk, it was announced to-day.
Hawk attended the sessions of the
school and had many friends among
the scholars.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14

each and to serve nine months in the
Perry county Jail on j charge of hav-
ing robbed freight cars in the. Enola
yards. Arthur M. Barnhart and
Ralph E. Sheaffer. both of Harris
burg. were given nine and six
months, respectively, in the Dauphin
county Jail on the same charge.
Hamilton Miller, of Sunbury. was
given two months in Jail on a charge
of giving away cocaine in violation
of the provisions of the Harrison
antidrug act.
Quite as much as any other per-
son, Allday has been a unique figure
IN the business, political and social
life of the town from which he Is
summoned by the Federal grand
jury. In his political aspirations he
never has been taken very seriously
and his candidacy for Congress
amounted to little. Likewise, he
failed to gain coveted nomination
for county treasurer of Franklin
county a number of years ago. There
has been no discount on his indus
try. Due to his energy, a section of
Cham bersburg was greatly improved
Ey the building of much real estate
Glen apartments. a substantial at
tractive residence building on tho
dence of his energy.
For a time he was one of the
proprietors of the Wallace Hotel
and had been prominent in club life
prior to his pro-German manifesto
tions. He has. former friends said
to-day, been quite free in his opln-
ions on almost any subject broached,
and his friendliness for the Kaiser
has not surprised those who knew
of his German lineage.
At the first Baltimore convention
which nominated President Wilson
Allday was not altogether ineon-
spicuous. He accompanied the
Pennsylvania delegation to the
Monumental City and claimed the
honor of leading the cheering for
the Democratic nominee. Although
not accounted wealthy, he has ac-
cumulated considerable money. His
business partnerships have not been
very successful. due to his stubborn
adherence to his own wishes as
against what the other fellow de-
sired. those who knew him declare.
The Judge was not present at the
court this morning and the session
was practically adjourned with the
exception of the Grand Jury's hear
ings. The jury was discharged at
noon to-day after bringing in their
reports on a number of cases. These
reports were not made public.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14
pose in life now is to get. on to thet.
front.
WHY He Enlisted

pose in life now is to get. on to thet
front
Why He Enlisted
why don't you stay here and try
for a commission" he was asked.
II probably couldn't get It," he
replied. You see. man has to
have a pretty fair education to be
an officer in the American Army
now, and that is one thing that I
haven't got. There were very few
schools in my neighborhood in my
boyhood, and l didn't care much for
those that we had. l could hold u
commission in the Mexican army &
but not here. 1 may get to be a
sergeant in the American Army, but
that will be about all. But if they
will just let me go on to the front
l won't ask for anything else OF
them"
But why did you resign as brig
adler general in Mexico to come
back here as an enlisted MANI"
asked a listner.
HE'LL" he replied the country
was at war and needed all of it's
citizens, especially those who had
had military experience. Why not?'
and he looked at his questioner with
steely gray eyes while an Irish grin
spread over his face.
Private McCandless has been de-
tailed to special duty in the office
of the chief of staff, for the present,
but he will probably be on his way
to the front before long.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14
ELECT OFFICERS
OF BROTHERHOOD
Lodge Members in Session
Here Pledge Loyalty to
United States

Reports of various officers read at
yesterdays session were approved by
the convention of the Brotherhood of
America in session in the Cameron
Hall this morning. The report of the
committee on election received the
approval of the convention, and the
following officers were declared
elected: Grand Chief Washington,
John Held, circle No. AS; grand chief
Jefferson, Andrew II. Schuler, No.
81: grand chief Franklin, William c.
Tongue, No. II; grand scroll keeper,
c. A. Leng, No. A; grand treasurer,
John Streck, No. 40; grand herald
William B. Bartholomew. No. "a;
grand watcher of the day. George w.
Blaetz, No. 107: grand watcher of
the night. James G. Jones. No. 50;
grand trustee, Charles A. Staier No.
So. Representatives TO the supreme
circle: Thomas 4. Homan, No. 95;
John f. Benner, No. 16; William
Thomas, No. 81; Charles w. Sping-
ler No. S4; Arthur Z. Kitchen, No.
dore O. Post. No. 81; William Me-
ginnis, No. SO. and William H. Ben
ner, No. SO.
Rcaflirm Loyalty
Among resolutions passed by the
convention were those upholdinS
and reaffirming the loyalty of the
brotherhood. a copy of this resolu-
tion being sent to President Wilson,
and a resolution thanking the MAJOR
for his address of welcome and the
lodges for their courtesies and kind
nesses to the Grand Circle of Penn
sylvania.
This afternoon the convention tep-
resentatives are at Hershey Park
and this evening they will be al the
Colonial Theater. Tomorrow morn
ing at the convention sessions the
new officers will be installed and the
place of meeting for next year will
be selected
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OIL TANKER SUNK
BY HUN U-BOAT
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Captain Morrisey said he was able 10
escape and warned other craft of the
danger.
The Walrus was on her way to the
fishing grounds and was about seven
miles northeast of highland light,
Captain Morrisey said, when the
coming tower of the submarine was
seen some distance away. The
U-boat quickly submerged and a few
minutes later she saw the wake of
the torpedo. Captain Morrisey turn
ed about and started full speed for
port.
The weather was very thick and
the captain reported that he heard
several steamers in the vicinity
blowing their fog horns.
Washington, Aug. IA Informa
ton to the Navy Department to-day
regarding the sinking of an Amer
lean oil tank steamer by a subma-
rine last nicht, said the vessel was
torpedoed thirty miles south of the
mouth of Ambrose channel, which
would be near Barnegat, n. j.
Thirty-five men were landed and
seven were reported missing.
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AIDED DESERTER;
WOMAN INDICTED
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ing. concealing and aiding u de-
serted soldier.
Escapes From Hospital
Testimony brought before the
grand jury related that Strausser
vas drafted and left with con-
tingent from Mifflin county for
Camp Meade. He was there only a
short time when he took an AK and
chopped off the fingers OF his left
hand. He was taken to the camp
hospital and while there escaped.
II is said that he came to the house
of the Hassenplugs and that. when
authorities came to search for him
he was not to be found, according
TO the statements of the people who
lived in the house.
Authorities visited the house
again and it was testified that
neither of the Hassenplugs admit
ted he was in the house, A deputy
at the back of the house says he
saw Strausser trying to escape by
climbing through a manhole of the
attic roof and jumping to the
ground. Just as the deserter was
ready to jump the deputy says, he
caught sight of the authorities and
hastily retreated, forcing his way
past the woman and her 23-year- old
son. Sheriff Merrill A. Davis rushed
UP to the attic and captured the
prisoner. A shotgun ani-a mum ber
of shells were found in his possess
sion. He was turned over to the
Federal authorities.
The woman and her son face a
serious charge and will probably be
brought before the October term of
~ ~ g.. 1.
Allday Will Be Tried in October
a true bill was found against Dick
.. Allday, Chambersburg real es-
tate and insurance agent, on the
charge of seditious utterances and
violations of the espionage. act, by
the grand jury of the United States
District Court in session late yester-
day afternoon. Allday. il is charged
made a number of statements show
ing espousal of the cause of the I'M
perial German government. Among
af1daVits in the testimony presented
by District Attorney Rogers L. Burt
nett was that of George B. Lesher, a
street car conductor at Chambers
purg and a member of the National
Guard. He alleges that Allday said
The United States has no business
TO declare war" and that he fur
ther said:
What would you soldiers amount
to in war like this?"
1t is said Allday also said:
IF the United States sends any SOL
diers across then hope they will kill
every damn one of them" This
statement, it is said. Allday later de-
MED.
David G.. Wingerd made affidavit,
saying that Allday said: "I have a
lot of wheat l got off my pace and
if I can't get it ground for my own
use I will destroy it before it will
help to feed anybody else"
c. c. Poffenberger. Harper D. Col
Inns and Charles Hummel, Marys-
Vile, were sentenced Yesterday by
Judge Wilmer to pay fines of $500
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be General McCandless, was born In
Tennessee. but moved to Texas with
his parents in his childhood He
served an enlistment in the regular
army, and after getting an honor
able discharge drifted into Mexico
in search of adventure. He got job
with the L'Oro Mining Company.
and before long was. mine superin-
tendent. When the revolution broke
out. and bandits began to infest the
country, the mining company put
on an armed force of 700 men to
guard the property, and the mine
was kept running. The mine main
tanned a state of armed neutrality,
and when the so-called revolution
lists came around the mine guards
chased them off, sometimes after a
pitched battle.
Was Twice Wounded
McCandless was boss of the work,
and he was in the thick of every
fight and was twice wounded, but
he managed to beat off the invad-
ers every time. and the mine did not
shut down once.
After the Washington administra-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14
British Gain Ground
in the Lys Salient;
Establish New Line
By Associated Press

London. Aug. 14.-British troops
have gained additional ground at the
apex of the Lys salient in Flanders,
says the official statement from Field
Marshal Haig to-day. East Of Meter
en- the line was advanced slightly,
while east of x-Berquin, south of
Meteren. patrols established new
line.
There was no infantry fighting
during the night on the British sec
tor of the Picardy battle front. The
German artillery was active.
Tuesday the British threw back
German local attacks on the north
ern side of the Lys salient. Last
night the German artillery was very
active in this region.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14
Hopes Huns Will Win;
Fight and Jail Result

Reading, Pa. Aug. 14.-William
Hafer, 81. was committed to Jail yes
terday by Mayor Filbert, charged
with seditious talk.
Hafer was arrested in a saloon
after saying, II hope Germany licks
the Americans. and Il am pro-Ger-
man because I have sense"
He tore a draft registration card
from another man and threw it in a
cuspidor.
In the fight that followed. Hafer
was so badly mauled that he had to
be taken to a hospital on his way to
jail.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14
BoIT STEALS SHOES

Chester, Pa, Aug. 14.-Lightning
played a peculiar prank on several
workmen who sought refuge under a
tree in Eddystone. A bolt fell among
the group and tore the soles and heels
from the shoes of George l. Morgan.
of Folsom, and William Lyons. OF
Rutledge. Both men were stunned
and were taken to Grocer Hospital,
Chester. Morgan is suffering from
shock and burned feet, and both Ly-
ons feet were burned and lacerated.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14

farms, which are two big machine
gun nests.
French Advance 500 Yards
The French left, adSancing& on
Lassigny, met with vigorous resist
ance north of St. Claude farm and
north of Mareuil- -Lamotte. However.
they succeeded in fighting their way
through the woods and moved their
line 500 yards northeast of Curry.
North of Curry they reached the
southern edge of Loges wood and
also penetrated the park belonging
to the Chateau of Plessier de Roye.
They also reached Belval. between
Plessier de Roye and Thiescourt.
Germans Command Plateau
The enemy still holds the greater
part of Thiescourt wood and the
formidable plateau of Plemont.
The French now have advanced
their line to within less than a mile
and half of Lassigny. 1t will. how
ever, undoubtedly require a tre-
mendous effort to capture either
Lassigny or Roye. The fall of Roye
automatically would cause the evac-
uation of Lassigny.
RUN DOWN BY WAGON
When he was run over by a wagon
this morning, George Emig, aged II,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14
Americans Beat Of
Vain German Raids
Along the Vesle

Paris, Aug. 14.-Only the artillery
was active during the night on GER
tain sectors between the Avre and
the Disc. says the war Office state
ment to-day.
Along the Vesle, where French
and American troops are stationed,
the Germans made vain raids. The
French took prisoners in a raid in
Champagne,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14
Thursday Morning Among
the Colored Dress Goods

SIoO French Serge SO inches wide. Special Thursday
morning only, yard 75c
9oc Checked Mohair, 81 inches wide Special Thursday
$500 Striped Skrng 48 inches wide. Special Thursday
morning only, yard ST 95
225 French Serge, ~ inches wide all WOOL Fall shades
Special Thursday morning only, yard ........ $1.95
Dives. Pomeroy & Stewart Street Floor.
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Mems and Women's Sum-
mer Underwear Reduced

Mems Soc black Balbrggan Shirts with short sleeves
Special Thursday only $50
Mems white Ribbed Union Suits with short
sleeves, knee length Special Thursday only 45e
Womens pink Silk Camisoes, embroidered styles. Spe-
ca1 Thursday only $1.19
Womens white cotton Ribbed Sleeveless Vests. Special
Pomeroy Stewart
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Black Dress Goods and
Innings: A Sale

french Serge all WOOL Special Thursday morning
qz'oo six Poplln, 40 inches wide. Special Thursday
SlZo black Surf Cloth for bathing suits Special Thurs
day morning only, yard Observation-Disclosures. S5c
SlOO white Wash Satin, SO inches wide Special Thurs
day morning only, yard .......:............ 69c
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart
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Mems, Women's and Chill
dren's sHose Specially Priced

Mems 35c black Silk Lisle Seamless Socks; slight inper-
fectons Special Thursday .ony ................ 25c
Womens 35c white Lisle Seamless Hose Special Thurs
day only goo
Womens SOC black Silk Lisle Seamless Hose, ribbed
Special Thursday only 800
Chdrens white fine ribbed seamless Hose. Spe-
cia Thursday only Soc
Dives. Stewart,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14

2S4 Bosler avenue, Lemoyne. suffer-
ed broken leg. He was taken to
the Harrisburg Hospital.
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Household& CanningNeeds

Tin top Jelly Glasses. Special Thursday dozen ;. 4Oc
Mason Fruit Jars, pints Special Thursday dozen, 6Oc
Mason Fruit Jars quarts Special Thursday, Dozen zoe
Mason Fruit Jars quarts Special Thursday Dozen SOC
Nickel plated Ice Tongs. Special Thursday ...... 1Oc
Two-burner blue flame hot blast Oil Stoves. Special
Wire Jar Holders, with compartments will fit wash
boilers of standard size Special Thursday CSC
Dives, Pomeroy Stewart, Basement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14
Enjoy Your Evenings in a
Bathing Suit
A Sale For Men, Boys and Girls

Thursday morning specials in the Mems Store include at
ractve values in Bathing Suits for men, boys and girls
Mems $225 navy blue Wool Athletic and Bathing Jer.
seys. Thursday morning only ......... $1.79
Mems and youths fine Wool Bathing Suits, in green and
gold sizes 32 "a and &C. Thursday morning only $365
Girls $125 onepiece Bathing Suits with belt sizes 80
Dives. Pomeroy & Stewart,
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75PairW omen 'sWhite Can
vas Shoes Regularly $500
Thursday Morning Only S1.65

Just the kind of Summer footwear that women get the
most service and comfort froan they be right
up the Fall
Sevenyfve pairs have become soiled, but they'll
look fresh when they with little dressing
Regularly $500.
Special Thursday morning only ............. 81. 1.65
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14
Three Shoe Items That Bring Big
Savings to Boys, Girls and Women

Boys $3.50 and $500 patent colt skin blucher oxfords
Special Thursday morning only .............. 1.9S
Girls s. white high cut lace shoes with low heels
Special Thursday morning only ........... ST 60
Woens $500 black kdskn oxfords with patent leather
tips and low heels Special Thursday morning only $1.75
Pomeroy Floor Rear
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GERMANS HOLD
PLEMONT PLATEAU

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GENERAL BECOMES
PRIVATE in ARMY

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Bleached Sheets and Pillow
Cases .Underprice

81x9Oinch Bleached Sheets subject to slight mill stains
Special Thursday morning only ............... $1.59
45-36-nch bleached hemstitched Pillow Cases. of good
quality. Special Thursday morning only 35e
Pomeroy stewart-Basement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-14

RUN DOWN BY WAGON
When he was run over by a wagon
this morning, George Emig, aged IL,