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The Evening News, Harrisburg, Penna., Friday, July 26, 1918

MAN IN MAJOR'S UNIFORM PLACED IN COUNTY JAIL

  State Police today arrested J. A. Long, in the uniform of a major of 
the Regular Army, and placed him in the county prison where he is being 
detained by Lieutenant Lesher, of the United States Army Recruiting 
headquarters, until Lesher hears from the War Department regarding the 
man's identity.
  No charge is made against Long who says he is a major and connected 
with the Coast Artillery Corps at Fortress Monroe, Va., but he will be 
kept in jail at least until his words are verified. 
  The arrest followed the growing suspicions of Corporal Rantz, of the 
State Police, who was stationed at Ephrata, Lancaster County, a week 
ago.  Rantz is a former Regular Army man and he started an 
investigation to learn whether Long had a right to wear a major's 
uniform.  He watched Long for a week and when Long left Lancaster 
county yesterday for Reading the State trooper followed him and the 
arrest followed.
  Lieutenant Lesher said this afternoon:  "If Long is an imposter the 
full details will be made public."
  Long, when seen in jail, this afternoon, said that the State Police 
had grown suspicious of him at Ephrata but that their suspicions were 
unfounded.  He said that when word is received here from Newport News 
he will have no difficulty in being released at once.
  "I have been in the Regular Army since 1913," he said, "and have been 
stationed at Newport News for the last year.  I had a leave of absence 
and spent from Saturday until Wednesday at Ephrata and then went to 
Reading.  With the Lieutenant here I wired last night to Dr. Williams, 
at Newport News, and as soon as word is received from him everything 
will be cleared up.  Has he received any word yet?"
  Lieutenant Lesher said this afternoon that the Dr. Williams referred 
to by Long apparently did not exist as he had not been able to get in 
touch with him.
  The penalty for wearing the uniform by any one not a member of the 
Army is six months imprisonment and $500 fine.
  "The usual reason for wearing the uniform," said the lieutenant, "is 
for false pretenses, but I have not traced anything of that sort to 
Long."

DRAFTEE KILLED AS TRUCK LEAPS INTO THE CREEK

  Losing control of a heavy motor truck he was driving, Van Dudley, 21 
years old, colored, was hurled with the truck into the Paxton Creek at 
Calder street at 10:30 o'clock this morning and killed.  The truck 
turned over three times and pinned Dudley beneath it holding his head 
under water.  Death was instantaneous, doctors say.  Dudley was 
registered with the 1918 class men and was examined only a few days ago 
by the board of the third city district.  He was found physically fit 
for general military service and was put in class 1-X.  He was entitled 
to go near the bottom of the class 1 list because he has a dependent 
wife whom he married after he was registered.  Dudley came here from 
Bennettville, N. C. 
  Dudley, who lived at 1230 North Cameron street, was employed by 
Samuel Fishman, contractor and dealer in building materials, and had 
been driving the truck only two days.
  While there was no witness on the scene at the time of the accident 
it is believed by Dudley's relatives that there was something defective 
about the truck.
  When he saw a crowd assembling at the scene of the accident, the 
foreman of a construction gang at work on a new building being erected 
near the Pipe & Pipe Bending works, went to investigate.  Taking in the 
situation, he put a gang to work with a dinky engine which was being 
used by his men, and pulled the truck up onto the bank, thus freeing 
Dudley's body which was removed later by coroner Eckinger.  Dudley had 
been married only six weeks.  His wife is prostrated.

Three More Patriot-News Employes to Go to War

HAROLD SHAFFER   RUSSELL H. BITTINGER  [photos]

  Three employes of THE PATRIOT NEWS forces will leave during the 
coming week for training camps in different parts of the Country.  They 
are Harold Shaffer, a machine operator since the Evening News started 
and Arthur W. Nebinger, of the Patriot stereotyping department, and 
Russell H. Bittinger, of the circulation department.
  Shaffer came here from Williamsport as an operator and is the son of 
Mrs. Charles C. Tate, of that city.  He made six attempts to enlist and 
has now been selected to go to Syracuse, N. Y., where he will be 
trained as a member of the embarkation service force.  He will leave 
next Wednesday, being one of the two men selected in the second city 
district.
  Bittinger will leave for Camp Lee, Va., this evening.  He is a son of 
William Bittinger, of Dillsburg, and he has been living with a brother 
at Camp Hill.
  Nebinger will leave for Camp Lee also.  He was given a farewell party 
Sunday at the residence of his mother, 1101 North Third street. 

SELECTIVES GO TO CAMP LEE AT 10.15 TONIGHT

  The draft boards of the five city and county districts who will send 
men to Camp Lee, Va., completed the arrangements this morning for the 
selectives to entrain here tonight at 10:15 o'clock.  The boards had 
roll call this morning and checked up to make sure that all the 
selectives had reported and then the men were given their final 
instructions.
  In each instance the quotas were split into squads and placed in 
charge of corporals who were named by the board as well as two 
lieutenants and a captain.  The temporary officers were appointed to 
take the selectives to camp.  The ceremony in connection with the 
induction of the men at the draft board's headquarters was quite 
impressive.
  Not more than half a dozen of the 297 men who are slated to leave 
tonight, failed to report at roll call this morning and it is believed 
that their absence was unavoidable.  However, if they don't show up 
this evening substitutes will be sent in their stead.  But, of course, 
those who fail to report tonight will have a "monkey and a parrot time" 
explaining.
  When one of the first city board's substitutes was told this morning 
that he may not have to go tonight he bit his upper lip and begged, 
"But I want to go, I'm tired waiting."  Just before that he had been 
picked for one of the corporal jobs.  He'll get it too if he goes, and 
he's trusting to luck.
  The city and Paxtang selectives will report to their draft boards at 
9 o'clock this evening, but the men to go from the Steelton district 
will check in at headquarters half an hour later.  The Steelton board 
this morning announced the names of the two limited service men who 
will go to Syracuse, N. Y., on July 31.  They are:  Benjamin Sharoski, 
Steelton and Ervie Clouser, Middletown. 

Sneakthief Gets $7 and 2 Watches From Home of Prof. Koch

  The police learned today that during the parade of the Colored 
Knights of Pythias yesterday afternoon, a sneak-thief entered the 
apartment of professor Charles D. Koch, state supervisor of high 
schools, in the Commercial Bank Apartments, 1224 North Third street, 
and got away with two valuable watches and $7.
  Professor and Mrs. Koch had gone out together.  After viewing the 
parade they separated and Mrs. Koch went to a dentist's.  They left 
their apartments about 1.45 o'clock and Mrs. Koch returned at 4.30.  
She entered by the front door and discovered that some one had entered 
their home in her absence.  The front living room and the bed rooms 
were disturbed and a gold and silver watch were missing besides $7 in 
cash. 

Army Life Raises Enola Man's 259 Pounds to 269

  Vernon W. Flora, of Enola, the heaviest man in the National Army, has 
just reached France, the district draft board at the Capitol heard 
today, and he is still putting on more weight.
  Flora was specially inducted into service and when he reached Camp 
Lee six weeks ago, it was found necessary to send him to Washington to 
have his uniform made.  He then weighed 259 pounds.  He was sent over 
to France with the 106th Engineers and during his short stay in camp 
and on the trip overseas he added ten pounds to his weight. 

Allen News Briefs; Elect School Teachers

  ALLEN, July 26. - The Monroe Township School Board has elected the 
following teachers for the coming year:  Churchtown grammar, H. B. 
Markley; Churchtown primary Miss Stouffer; Bell, Miss Lula Logan; 
Brindle, Reba Logan; Mount Pleasant, Roy Wetzel; Maple Grove, J. O. 
Brady; Line's, Miss Blanche Kruger; Oak Grove, Miss Mary Umberger; 
Reiff's, Mrs. Traxler; Givler, D. G. Bowman.  The Handshaw school was 
ordered to be closed for the next year.  The board also elected the 
following officers:  President, John A. Hoover; vice president, Harry 
Berkheimer; secretary, Charles Trimmer; treasurer, Joseph Wetzel.
  Mrs. Slicter and daughter, of Chambersburg, are visiting Mrs. 
Slicter's sister, Mrs. D. G. Bowman.
  Mrs. Mary Brandon spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. Plank, at York 
Springs.
  Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Morrette, of this place; Wilbur Brandon, of 
Philadelphia, and Miss Mary Weigle, of Harrisburg, took a trip to 
Gettysburg on Sunday.
  Miss Mabel Landis, of Enola, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Harry Landis.
  Mrs. Mervin Clelan and children, of Harrisburg, was visiting at the 
home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clelan.
  Mrs. John Raudemaker and daughter Martha, of Harrisburg, spent 
Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. Levi Enck.
  Miss Genevieve Wagner, of Washington, and Mrs. Jennie Eaton, of 
Harrisburg, spent Sunday with Mrs. Sarah Goodyear.
  Lewis Diller, of Mechanicsburg, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Samuel Diller.
  Mrs. Paul Weaver, of Mechanicsburg, spent Wednesday evening with her 
uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Enck. 

Halifax Churches for Community Singing

  HALIFAX, July 26. - Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Smith have received word from 
their son, Dr. Frederick C. Smith, who is a captain in a medical corps 
stationed in France, saying that the doctor had been critically ill of 
trench fever, but is now slowly improving. 

  The ninth annual picnic of Halifax Grange No. 1343 will be held on 
Saturday, August 11, in Sweigard's Grove, at Matamoras.  Addresses will 
be made during the afternoon by Fred Brenckman, of Harrisburg, and Mrs. 
Benn, of Williamsport.  During the forenoon the Harrisburg Auto Company 
will demonstrate a Cleveland farm tractor plowing ground, for the 
benefit of the farmers.
  The annual picnic of the Enders United Brethren Sunday School will be 
held on Saturday, August 3, at Paxtang Park.
  A meeting will be held tomorrow evening in Trinity Reformed Church by 
the congregations of the Reformed, United Brethren and Methodist 
Churches, for the purpose of organizing for community singing of a 
patriotic nature, and for Christian fellowship and worship.  The 
meeting will be held at 8 o'clock and besides the singing, the Rev. J. 
George Smith, pastor of the Methodist Church, will deliver a short 
address, stating the purpose of the gathering, and outlying plans for 
its future success. 

READY TO LEAVE FOR ARMY, DIES IN OLD SWIMMING HOLE

  POTTSVILLE, July 26. - Ralph Heist, of Orwigsburg, who was taking a 
farewell swim in his favorite pond yesterday morning, preparatory to 
departing for Army duty, was drowned.  He was seized with cramps and 
went down quickly.  His body was not recovered for a number of hours.
  Heist was a graduate of Orwigsburg High School.

MEMORIAL DEDICATED

  ELIZABETHTOWN, July 26. - The Masons of the Cumberland Valley have 
built and dedicated a Cumberland memorial at the Masonic Home here, 
taking the form of a fine dwelling house for the Diary Department.  It 
is built in colonial style.  All the lodges in the valley were 
represented at the dedication ceremony. 

Seven Years in Army; Finds Brother There

SERGEANT CALVIN H. BECKER [photo]

  Sergeant Calvin H. Becker, Supply Company, 20th Field Artillery, now 
in France, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Becker, 1741 Susquehanna 
street.  Sergeant Becker is a Regular Army man, having enlisted seven 
years ago.  While at Camp Upton, where he was stationed previous to his 
sailing, he met his brother, Charles Becker, also in the Army, who he 
had not seen for seven years. 

Young Mother's Suicide Is Pottsville Sensation

  POTTSVILLE, July 26. - One of the most shocking tragedies here in 
years occurred yesterday, when Mrs. Joseph Frankenstein, aged 24 years, 
committed suicide at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Vance Wetzel, in 
this city, by drinking a large glass of carbolic acid.  She leaves a 
baby, aged 1 year, and expected soon to become a mother again.
  After Mrs. Frankenstein's death a letter was found addressed to her 
mother, in which she said:  "I am saying goodbye because I have nothing 
to live for.  He won't support me, and I am going to do it for good and 
all.  I don't know where I am going, but I'll have a place, even if it 
is hell.  Goodbye and forgive your Ethel."
  Dr. Henry Dirschedl, deputy coroner of the district, is making an 
investigation. 

ACTIVITIES IN THE REALM OF SOCIETY AND PERSONAL NOTES OF INTEREST

GIVE SELECTIVE ROYAL SENDOFF

  Mr. and Mrs. Bowers Entertain in Honor of Paul K. Kriner

  One of the many farewell parties which have been given recently for 
the boys who expect to leave for Camp Lee was that held last evening at 
the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Bowers, 609 Geary street, when they 
entertained at an informal reception in honor of Paul K. Kriner, who 
leaves tonight for training camp.
  Sweet peas and roses carried out the attractive color scheme and 
formed a beautiful centerpiece for the table.  A program of vocal and 
instrumental music was specially featured by the Misses Margaret and 
Ruth Lichard, followed by an evening of games and dancing.  Those in 
attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dabbs, Miss Marguerite Dabbs, Mr. 
and Mrs. Willis Cook, Miss Jean Cook, Mr. And Mrs. M. Norman Goodyear, 
the Misses Margaret and Ruth Lichard, Miss Agnes Manning, Miss Hannah 
Manning, Miss Phoebe Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Kriner and Mr. 
and Mrs. E. R. Bowers. 

  Opera Star Who Visits Brother in This City

  MME. CECELIA WOLFSON [photo]

  Mme. Cecelia Wolfson, of the Metropolitan Opera Company, New York 
City, spent several days in Harrisburg as the guest of her brother, Max 
Minsey, 706 North Sixth street.  She left yesterday to spend the Summer 
months at a cottage near Mechanicsburg.  Mme. Wolfson comes from a 
specially talented family, her brother, the Rev. Isaac Minsey, being 
cantor of Chisuk Emmuna congregation for a number of years.  Aside from 
her professional work, Mme. Wolfson is continuing her study of music 
and all her spare moments she devotes to the Red Cross.  During her 
Summer vacation here she has offered her services to help in any way 
with the local Red Cross work. 

  Personal Briefs

  Mrs. Mary Smyser Kinser, Miss Mary Kinser and Miss Marion Strouse 
motored to Carlisle yesterday afternoon to attend the wedding of Miss 
Helen Kline Montgomery and First Lieutenant Albert C. V. McMeen which 
took place in St. John's Episcopal Church, Carlisle.
  Frank L. Phiel, 1525 North Third street, will leave for Camp Lee, 
Virginia, this evening to train for service in the U. S. Army.  Young 
Phiel is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John V. Phiel, of Mercersburg, but has 
resided in this city for the last two years where he was in the employ 
of the Kaufman store as a truck driver and repairman.
  Mr. and Mrs. John B. Guise, 2140 Atlas street, have received word of 
the safe arrival overseas of their son, Charles A. Guise, who is 
connected with Co. G, 104th Ammunition Train.
  Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Herman, 1916 Green street, have received word that 
their son, Corporal Edward Rowse Herman, has received his commission as 
second lieutenant.  At present he is stationed at the Depot 
Quartermaster's Department, at Camp Hancock.
  Charles Sullenberger, manager of the Hat Department of the Doutrich 
Store, has returned from a trip to Johnstown, where he attended the 
annual retail clothiers' convention.
  Paul W. Bashore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi F. Bashore, Hershey, R. D. 
No. 1, who is stationed at Cam Humphrey, Va., spent a short furlough at 
his home over the weekend, during which time a number of his friends 
called to see him.
  Miss Helen Louise Heck, nurse, 1426 North Second street, who enrolled 
in the Red Cross nursing service through the Harrisburg Red Cross 
Chapter, left yesterday to report for duty at Camp Wadsworth, 
Spartansburg, S. C.  Miss Heck will do active service there, with a 
likelihood of being early sent to France for work in a reconstruction 
hospital.
  Miss Margaretta D. Sheller, 622 Maclay street, has returned from an 
extended stay in Tucson, Arizona.
  Philip Cohen, 320 Herr street, is spending a week with friends in 
Rochester, N. Y., and will return next week.
  Miss Miriam Ulaman, of Philadelphia, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. 
Cohen, 314 Calder street.
  Mrs. C. T. Mackenson, 1213 North Second street, received a cable 
yesterday from her son, C. T. Mackenson, Jr., announcing his arrival in 
London.  Prior to his enlistment, he was division freight agent at 
Altoona. 
  Dr. George Burton Stull and family, 217 Woodbine street, have 
returned to their home after a trip to Royal Oak, Eastern Shore, Md.
  Mrs. George S. Stubbins, of Alexandria, who has been the guest of 
Mrs. E. J. Yount, 2220 North Fifth street, will return to her home 
tomorrow.
  Mrs. Henry C. Albright and son, Newell Albright, 1633 North Fifth 
street, spent yesterday with friends in Hummelstown.
  Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hepford, Cameron and 
Seneca streets, of the safe arrival overseas of their son, Corporal 
George L. Hepford.  Young Hepford was formerly connected with the 
Harrisburg Post Office.
  Mrs. Robert A. Lamberton, Front and Locust streets, is visiting Mrs. 
Henry McCormick at Rose Garden.
  Miss Ella Stephenson, of Allegheny, has gone to New Castle after a 
visit with her aunt, Mrs. John S. Graham, 1629 North Second street.
  Miss Ella M. Stitt, general secretary of the Y. W. C. A., left 
yesterday for a month's vacation which she will spend with her sister, 
Mrs. Ellis C. Moore, in Youngstown, Ohio.
  Mrs. W. Frank Witman, 309 North Front street, has returned from 
Chicago, where she was the guest of Mrs. O. H. Browning for several 
weeks.

  The reports made at the regular monthly meeting of the motor 
messengers, which was held this afternoon in the Red Cross room at the 
Public Library, showed a busy month for the members of the corps.  The 
new motor truck purchased a short time ago has been doing splendid 
service, enabling the messengers to cover a much larger amount of work.  
Mrs. Samuel F. Dunkle, captain of the corps, says that the messengers 
have planned nothing special for next month but they expect a great 
amount of work owing to the recent demands upon the Red Cross.

  This evening at the church of Christ, fourth and Delaware streets, a 
musical program will be given for the benefit of the fund for the 
purchasing of a new furnace, Mrs. Harry yG. Keffer, president of the 
Story Tellers' League, and Mrs. J. Sharon MacDonald, secretary, will 
give several numbers.  The entire program includes:  "America" and 
"Keep the Home Fires Burning" by the audience; piano solos by Miss 
Mildred Rudy, Miss Frances Sutton and Dewitt Waters; vocal solos, Miss 
Mary Rudy and Stanton Lind; selections by the A. L. M. S. Glee Club.  
Mrs. MacDonald will read "The Revolt of Mother," Mary Wilkins Freeman.  
Mrs. Keffer will also give a selected reading. [Note: Does have yG.]

  Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Umholtz, of Progress, have received word of the 
safe arrival overseas of their son, George D. Umholtz, formerly 
stationed at Camp Meade with Co. D. 304th Engineers.  Young Umholtz was 
only in camp six weeks previous to "going over."

Dr. Owens Who Will Speak Here Tuesday

DR. CHARLES J. OWENS [photo]

  Dr. Charles J. Owens is managing director of the Southern Commercial 
Congress, Washington, D. C., and will address the Chamber of Commerce 
here next Tuesday at noon, on the subject:  "The Importance of the 
Chamber of Commerce in Winning the War."

Landlord Is Sued for $5000 Damages

  John F. and Caroline Miller, this city, started a $5000 damage suit 
in court today against Jacob Mehring, alleging that Mehring allowed a 
side porch at the dwelling, 607 Harris street, where the Millers lived 
prior to June 1, to get out of repair and that Mrs. Miller broke 
through the porch on May 17, resulting in her sustaining severe painful 
injuries.  The papers were lodged by James G. Hatz. 

Say Charges Against Bennett Will Be Pressed

  While the board of Censors of the Dauphin County Bar Association was 
taking additional testimony this morning on the embezzlement charges 
against Harry M. Bretz, attorney, court officials discussed the 
embezzlement charge against J. Robbins Bennett, the colored lawyer who 
is a fugitive, and they made the prediction that the criminal suit 
against Bennett will not be withdrawn, notwithstanding that Bennett has 
paid back part of the money which it is charged he embezzled.
  It was suggested several days ago that because Bennett has paid back 
part of the money the suit against him would be quashed but now it is 
said by officials in authority, "the Court will be consulted before 
that embezzlement case is settled."
  Moreover, it was said this morning that proceedings will be begun 
soon to collect the amount of the $500 bail bond, which was forfeited 
when Bennett departed and neglected to appear before Alderman 
Householder for a preliminary hearing. 
  According to a report current today Bennett is in New Jersey.  What 
was said to the Board of Censors in the Bretz case this morning, 
lawyers declined to divulge. 

Class One Men Can No Longer Enlist in Navy

  WASHINGTON, July 26. - All releases from the selective service act 
for enlistment of Class 1 men in the Navy, Marine Corps or Emergency 
Fleet Corporation have been ordered stopped by Provost Marshal General 
Crowder until further notice, it was announced today.
  The August call will be as large as the July call, he said, and he 
has asked Governors of states to instruct all local and district boards 
to wire him immediately whether they have a sufficient number of Class 
I men to fill the August calls.  In the interim, he said, the Provost 
Marshal General's office is unable to determine its course until this 
information is furnished. 

AT MT. GRETNA FOR WEEK-END

  Mrs. H. W. Eckenrode and her two daughters, Marie Estelle and 
Marguerite, of 460 Crescent street, have gone to Mt. Gretna to spend 
the week-end in their cottage. 

Hummelstown Doctor Left $10,000 Estate

  Dr. W. Milton Shull, late of Hummelstown, left an estate valued at 
$10,500, it was stated in papers filed this morning when his will was 
probated by Register Danner.  J. W. Shull, former Judge of Perry County 
and the Harrisburg Trust Company were granted letters testamentary on 
the estate.  The whole is left to the widow and the daughter, 
Katherine, and provision is made for educating the daughter.
  The will of Jane E. Schwan, late of Middletown, was probated and Kirk 
F. Mathias, of Highspire, was made executor.  On the estate of Samuel 
W. Alvord, late of Wayne Township, letters were granted to I. P. 
Bowman, and Mary Elizabeth Swartz was made administratrix of the estate 
of William D. Ebert, late of this city. 

OFFICE FORCE ON OUTING

  The Public Service Commission office force yesterday spent the 
evening at the cottage of Charles P. Swope, chief clerk of the 
commission, near Overview.  Thirty-three attaches, headed by 
Commissioner Rilling went to the cottage at the close of office hours. 

Jewish Selectives Given Big Reception

  Three hundred guests crowded the Y. M. H. A. rooms to their capacity 
last evening when the Jewish people of this city gave a farewell 
reception to their boys who will shortly leave for Camp Lee.  The 
affair was arranged at the suggestion of Henry H. Claster, local 
chairman of the Jewish Welfare Board, but owing to the illness of Mrs. 
Claster he was unable to be present.  Eugene G. Cohen presided in his 
place, introducing the speakers of the evening.
  Service and patriotism seemed to be the keynotes of the stirring 
appeals made by Rabbi Morris Romanoff and Rabbi Louis J. Haas, who were 
the speakers of the evening.  Rabbi Romanoff used as his theme the two 
reasons why the boys should be happy - first, because as "Americans" 
they are the saviors of the world, and second, as Jews, they are the 
counselors of the world.  Rabbi Haas emphasized the need of 
cheerfulness on the part of the boys, but most of all on the part of 
the parents, as an inspiration to the actions and conduct of the boys.
  During the evening the three Goldstein brothers gave several 
selections on the violin, piano and clarinet.  The boys were each 
presented with a talisman, a fringed garment which is a Jewish symbol 
of encouragement and inspiration.  The presentation was made by Rabbi 
Romanoff.  Prayerbooks from the Jewish Welfare Board were given to the 
boys by Rabbi Haas.  Following the impressive program arrangements were 
made for a general good time with dancing and music.  Refreshments were 
served to the boys and the guests. 

Tenor Cantor Who Will Sing at Kesher Israel

The REV. CANTOR J. STEINER [photo]

  This evening and tomorrow morning the Rev. Cantor J. Steiner, of 
Cincinnati, one of the youngest cantors in the United States, and who 
has been singing as a cantor since he was thirteen years old, will sing 
at Kesher Israel Synagogue.  Cantor Steiner is the possessor of a 
wonderful tenor voice and will, without doubt, furnish a treat to his 
audience. 

YOUNG GIRLS TRY FOR JOBS

  While scores of applications for enlistment as nurses aids have been 
received at local headquarters of the Red Cross, the applicants have 
not measured up to the requirements outlined by the National 
organization.  This summary of the present status of the nursing 
campaign was made this morning by Mrs. James I. Chamberlin, who is in 
charge of the work.
  "I have received a large number of applications for enlistment but 
the girls aren't the kind we need," Mrs. Chamberlin stated.  "Most of 
them are young girls filled with the spirit of adventure.  We must have 
girls who have passed the age of 25, and who hold certificates as 
graduates in elementary hygiene.  The young women must be prepared to 
sail in August or September."
  An imperative call for all holders of elementary hygiene certificates 
to report at headquarters was issued this morning by Mrs. Chamberlin.
  "I want every graduate of the Red Cross classes to come and get cards 
asking for more information."  A supply of these cards was received 
this morning.  The card is test is open until January 1, and a Director 
of the Bureau of Nursing, Pennsylvania-Delaware Division of the 
American Red Cross, at Philadelphia. 

H. P. Miller as Host for Advertising Club

  The Harrisburg Advertising Club will hold a meeting this evening and 
be the guests of Herman P. Miller at Bellevue Park.  The men will 
assemble at 5 o'clock, at which time various sports will be engaged in.  
After this a supper will be served to the club by Mr. Miller at 6:15 
o'clock.  The club will have several prominent speakers with them this 
evening, including J. Horace McFarland and Richard A. Foley, vice-
president of the Poor Richard Advertising Club of Philadelphia.
  After supper the members of the organization will drive around the 
park and then the business meeting will be held.  The business to be 
discussed will include the advertising contest for which Mr. Foley, of 
Philadelphia, is offering a prize.  The contest is open until January 
1, and a silver loving cup will be presented to the Harrisburg 
advertiser who does the most important thing in advertising up to that 
time. 

COMPLAINTS FILED WITH PUBLIC SERVICE BODY

  John M. Buckland filed a complaint against the Reading Transit and 
Light Company with the Public Service Commission today, contending that 
the company would not construct a power line to his plant at Lebanon.
  Will S. Fox, Harry C. Moore and others today filed a complaint 
against the Pine Grove Electric Light, Heat and Power Company, 
contending that the company's proposed increase in rates are unjust. 

TO RECRUIT 40 NURSES IN CITY

  Forty student nurses are to be recruited from Harrisburg, is the 
announcement made this morning by Mrs. John W. Reily, local chairman of 
the council of National Defense, Woman's Committee.  Following the call 
for 25,000 student nurses from the United States for young women to 
enter the Army School of Nursing, or any accredited schools connected 
with civilian hospitals, thus releasing for immediate military duty the 
present graduate nurses, the Council of National Defense is going to 
launch a big recruiting drive from July 29 to August 11.
  Mrs. Reily, representing the Council of National Defense asked the 
co-operation of several organizations representing war work, and the 
following were present at a meeting held yesterday at the Red Cross 
Rooms:  Mrs. Lyman D. Gilbert, chairman of the Red Cross; Miss Frances 
Scott, representing the Harrisburg Hospital; Mrs. James I. Chamberlain, 
chairman of the Nurses' Recruiting Committee; Dr. John M. Raunick, 
chairman of the Medical Section of the Men's Committee of the Council 
of National Defense.
  Working committees for the drive will be announced at an early date.  
It was decided to have the local recruiting station at the Harrisburg 
Hospital.  Applicants to apply between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
and by appointment after 3 p.m. 

Reserve Militia Is Asked to Aid Draftees

  All officers of the Pennsylvania Reserve Militia have received a 
request from Adjutant Beary that they render all possible aid to the 
men in Class A of the draft in order that these men may gain a military 
knowledge prior to their researching training camps. 
  The officers have been told to give the men of the draft instruction 
in the manual of arms, the "school of the soldier' and the "school of 
the squad."  Men with some smattering of military knowledge are 
generally made non-commissioned officers by the training camp heads 
soon after their arrival at the camps. 

Local Man Is Song Bird at Johnstown

GEO. PRITCHARD [photo]

  George Pritchard, known as a "Harrisburg song-bird" and who is with 
the Doutrich firm of Harrisburg, left the city to attend the third 
annual convention of the Pennsylvania Retail Clothiers' Association 
which was held at the Fort Stanwix in Johnstown this week.
  Pritchard led the singing at the luncheon Monday and was declared 
such a success that he was obliged to promise to remain until the final 
banquet which was held last night.  This banquet marked the closing of 
the convention. 

DRAFTEE TO WED

  A marriage license was issued last evening to Paul Rose, the Italian 
shoemaker, who was arrested early this week as a draft evader, and Mary 
Stull, 20 years old.  Nick Gaspari was appointed guardian for the girl 
and he consented to the match.  Rose leaves tonight for Camp Lee, Va. 

CAMPMEETINGS DURING AUGUST

Annual Gatherings of U. B. Denomination Full of Interest

  During the month of August three campmeetings will be held under the 
auspices of the United Brethren in Christ, as follows:
  The annual campmeeting and Bible conference will be held at Mt. 
Gretna, August 6 to 15.  The association this year has secured two of 
the ablest Bible teachers in the persons of the Rev. Dr. Max 
Wertheimer, the converted Jewish rabbi, and the Rev. B. B. Sutcliffe, 
of the Moody Training School.  Bishop W. M. Bell, of Washington, D. C., 
will be present on the tenth and eleventh and preach three sermons.  
Charles F. Clippinger, of this city, will be the musical director of 
the camp and Miss Margaret Baltzell, of Reading, will be the pianist 
and have charge of the children's hour.  The Rev. Dr. J. S. Fulton, of 
Johnstown, will preach on Tuesday, August 13, at 10:30 a.m. and on 
Thursday evening, August 15, an illustrated lecture will be given by 
the Rev. Dr. S. C. Enck, of Philadelphia, on "Jerusalem and Its 
Environs."  The annual meeting of the association will be held on 
Monday, August 12, when Congressman A. S. Kreider, of Annville, will 
preside.
  The Mt. Lebanon campmeeting will be held August 13 to 21.  The Rev. 
Dr. J. P. Landis, of Dayton, Ohio, president of Bonebrake Theological 
Seminary, will be present and preach once each day.  "Old People' Day" 
will be observed on Thursday, August 15.  The Rev. I. B. Koons, one of 
the oldest ministers of the East Pennsylvania Conference, will preach 
the sermon.
  The Stoverdale campmeeting will be held from August 6 to 16.  The 
Rev. John Brinser, of Elizabethtown, will have charge of the 
evangelistic services of the camp, and Prof. J. H. Ruebush, president 
of Shenandoah Collegiate Institute, Dayton, Va., will be the musical 
director. 

Seneca Street Bath House Open to Kids

  The new Seneca street bathhouse was thrown open yesterday and 
something like 250 boys went there to swim and celebrate.  The 
bathhouse has twenty-four rooms.  It was designed by V. Grant Forrer, 
the assistant park superintendent and is one of the most modern of 
bathhouses, insuring every reasonable convenience for the boys and 
girls.
  The Seneca street bathhouse will have a boys' and girls' schedule of 
swimming days just like the one at the Island.  Monday, Wednesday, 
Thursday and Saturday will be boys' days and Tuesday and Friday will be 
girls' days.  Miss Mary Black has been appointed swimming instructor 
for the girls, and for the boys Joseph P. Minnick and John P. Atkinson 
have been appointed instructors and life guards. 

WILL CARE FOR WOUNDED MEN AT INSANE HOSPITAL

  Part of the State Lunatic Hospital here will be used for the 
treatment of wounded American soldiers.  They will be brought here for 
recuperating and the first of them may be sent to Harrisburg within the 
next month.
  Superintendent E. M. Green said yesterday that one of the large 
dormitories would be used for the men and they would be permitted to 
roam all over the spacious grounds during their convalescence. 

SENATOR CROW IN HOSPITAL

  State Senator William E. Crow was operated up yesterday for 
appendicitis at his home at Uniontown.  Senator Crow, who had been ill, 
had recovered it was thought, but yesterday it was found that an 
immediate operation was necessary. 

SCOUTS GO TO CAMP

  Troop No. 2, Hebrew Association of the Boy Scouts, left today under 
the leadership of Leon Lowengard for the scout camp along the 
Conodoguinet Creek.  The boys, who number about 30, will be in camp for 
ten days. 

ARCHBISHOP COMING HERE

  ROME, July 25. - The archbishop of Athens, President of the Greek 
Holy Synod, arrived here today enroute to the United States, where he 
will settle important questions concerning the Greek Orthodox Church in 
America. 

Combined Celebration Held at Lewistown

  LEWISTOWN, July 26. - Mifflin county sent another draft unit of 
twenty-one men away last night to Camp Lee, Va.  A big street parade 
featured the farewell ceremonies, and Prof. W. A. Hutchinson, 
superintendent of the Lewistown schools, and the Rev. Father F. C. 
Wagner delivered addresses from the courthouse steps. 
  The street parade combined a parting farewell to the draftees and a 
celebration in honor of victories achieved in France during the past 
ten days by American troops, among who mare the former members of 
Company M, of Lewistown, now the 112th Regiment, 28th Division of the 
United States Army, which is in the thickest of the fight.  Prof. C. D. 
Booher, principal of the Lewistown High School, who was refused 
exemption after the Lewistown School Board had sent a petition to both 
the county and the Harrisburg District Draft Boards, was captain. 

GIRLS' 3D WEEK AT M'CORMICK'S

  The third week of the girls' camping season at McCormick Island was 
opened this morning when more than a score girls went to the island to 
join a dozen others who had been there a week or two and who intended 
to spend another week there.  Pennant winners in the athletic contests 
were announced this morning by Supervisor J. K. Staples.  In the senior 
contests Mabel Weigle was first with 150 points; Mary Ellenberger was 
second with 131 and Lillian Katzman was third was 128 «.  In the junior 
contests Helen Connors was first with 173 « points; Marjorie Russ 
second with 139 and Catherine Embich third with 127.  The two leaders 
in each class were awarded a pennant containing the name, "Camp 
McCormick."
  This week's campers including the following:  Holdovers, Grace Culp, 
Dot Smith, Esther Hershey, Mabel Elicker, Mildred Fetteroff, Violet 
Bumgardner, Grace Kuhn, Mary Starry, Dorris Paul, Dot Beatty and Mary 
and Catherine Allen.  These are the new Campers:  Sycamore, Wilma 
Roberts, Nellie Dolan, Mary Long, Esther Naugle, Marie White, May Pugh 
and Julia Steinheiser; Twelfth street, Catherine Emanuel, Ethel Mohn, 
Florence Kirk, Elizabeth Nissley and Bessie Koplovitz; Hamilton, Rose 
Seiders and Mary Brosey; Reservoir, Ethel Lehman; Maclay, Thelma Stipe. 

This Day In the War

  July 26, 1917 - Russians, demoralized, flee across Sereth River in 
Galicia, as Austro-Germans advance.  Rumanians capture 1000 prisoners.

  July 26, 1916 - Allies complete capture of Pozieres.  Russians take 
4000 prisoners.

  July 26, 1915 - Germans attack in strength twelve miles from Warsaw, 
Italians gain on Carso plateau. 

  July 26, 1914 - First shots of the war are exchanged between Austrian 
and Serbian patrols near Belgrade.  Czar Nicholas pleads with Austria 
to listen to reason, Great Britain and France joining in the petition, 
as Serbia has granted Austria's demands.  Austria says Serbia's 
acquiescence came too late. 

New Cumberland Man With Pershing in France

CLAUD H. STEIGERWALT [photo]

  Mrs. Claud Steigerwalt, of New Cumberland, has received word of her 
husband's safe arrival in France.  He is a member of Company A, 304th 
Engineers, and had six weeks' training at Camp Meade before sailing.  
Before entering the service he was employed by the Pennsylvania 
Railroad at Enola. 

AMERICA FORCES TO END CONFLICT

German Offensive Was Forced by Coming of Yankees

  By CARL D. GROAT
  United Press Correspondent
  (Copyright, 1918, by the United Press)

  WASHINGTON, July 26. - The great war, closing its fourth bloody year, 
finds America rushing across the seas with her millions of men, 
billions of dollars and her ever increasing flotillas of war vessels - 
to thrash the Kaiser.
  The advent of a new year in the war sees America's military forces 
rapidly approaching the size of England's, and destined soon to equal 
those of France.
  With an army strength of nearly 3,000,000 men today; a Navy of nearly 
half a million, and with hundreds of ships, tons upon tons of munitions 
and a vast food reserve for the Allies, this Nation's effort has amazed 
the allied world and startled the German war lords.
  When she entered the war America had only 213,000 officers and men, 
including the National Guard units trained on the Texas Border.  We now 
have over half that many officers alone.  Latest official figures show 
the Army strength to be:  Officers, 160,000; men, 2,010,000.  Nearly 
1,000,000 men are in training at home or have just qualified for 
overseas duty.
  The jump in the size of the Navy is equally startling, both in 
enlistments and in new ship strength.  When we declared war sixteen 
months ago, the Navy's man power was 83,000.  It is now well over 
475,ooo and will reach the half million mark at any time soon.  The 
United States fleet has been enlarged by over 1,275 ships since April, 
1917.  Nearly 800 smaller craft are under construction.  This is 
exclusive of dreadnaughts, battle cruisers and other major fighting 
vessels.
  The new naval appropriations just granted by Congress will swell 
these figures tremendously, though details cannot be given, for 
military reasons.  They will make possible one of the largest fleets 
afloat, it is indicated.
     All Classes of Ships
  European waters are dotted with American craft, ranging from the 
monster dreadnaughts down to the tiniest submarine chasers.
  New dreadnaughts are under construction which will be the largest 
battleships afloat.  The largest naval guns ever mounted on ships will 
equip these super-fighters.
  Navy recruiting is speeding to man these new ships.  Under stimulus 
from recent submarine raids off the Atlantic Coast recruiting for the 
Navy is averaging 2000 daily, and has reached as high as 4000 a day.
  American warships are in practically all European waters - from the 
Russian Coast to Southern Europe.  They recently arrived at Venice to 
assist land operations of the Italians.  The largest naval force 
consistent with safety of our own shores and maintenance of 
communications across the Atlantic is now on active duty on the 
European side.  The first destroyers sailed for Europe three weeks 
after we declared war, and they have speeded across in increasing 
numbers as the war went on.
     The Army Over There
  Army operations in France have swept ahead of all calculations.  We 
are months ahead of our program and the climax has yet to be reached.
  The magnitude of this task appears greater when it is remembered that 
the American Army had to build its own railways construct its own docks 
and loading facilities, build its own warehouses on French soil, and, 
in effect, almost establish a new battlefront.  American officers give 
the French and English full credit for the material assistance rendered 
and the valuable expert advice offered, but the job remaining for 
America's Expeditionary Army was a staggering one.
  Nine regiments of railway engineers have been at work in France since 
last August - an army of nearly 50,000 men wielding the pick and the 
shovel.
  Carpenters hammered on large warehouses to keep American supplies 
from the weather.  Road builders paved paths for the fleets of motor 
trucks which have been among the most valuable adjuncts to the 
Expeditionary Army.
     Workers at Home
  Supporting this vast undertaking abroad are millions of skilled 
workmen at home turning out munitions, clothing, equipment and 
everything needed by the fighting soldier.  Rifles sufficient to equip 
an entire division are being turned out in three days.  Uniforms, 
shells, bombs, airplanes, shoes, are pouring to the seaboard to be 
moved across to France.
  America is letting nothing interfere with the winning of the war.  
She is accepting the advice of the most experienced European leaders.  
The Allies are giving America all credit for what she is doing, but 
President Wilson, although hailed as the world's leader in 
statesmanship, is profiting by every failure of the allies, and Yankee 
genius is taking the view that it has many things to learn.  It is 
cocksure on only one point - that the war must be won.