FIRST CALL TO BE FOR 500,000 MEN [Continued From First Page] strength of more than 600.000, by draft unless enough volunteers enlist quickly, and for bringing into the ser vice by late summer of the first 600,- 000 of the new force'of men between the ages of 19 and 25 years to be call ed to the colors by selective conscrip tion. 4 In drafting Its program the staff rec ognized the fact that the United States must start at the beginning and train first an army of 100,000 officers and noncommissioned officers to un dertake the training of the thousands of youths who will enter the service with no notion of military duty or m life. Expansion of the present regular army to its full war strength of 287,- 000 enlisted men and 11,700 officers means many new regiments of all arms -to be created by dividing exist ing regiments and filling each halt to war strength with volunteers or con scripts. The National Guard regi ments, all of which can be called into the Federal service under existing'law will have approximately 327,000 men ond 10,300 officers at war strength. No new regiments of the guard would be organized and the full limit of the national defense act would be invoked to wipe out any distinction between Federal and State forces. Here also volunteers would be received, drafting being resorted to only when neces sary. Plan For Reserve These two steps would provide a force of 614,000 men and 22,000 offi cers to be supplemented by a recruit organization for each unit, making an additional 200,000 men under train ing, but to be held in reserve to fill gups in the active army as they oc curred. For five months these expanded forces will be subjected to training of a character hitherto unknown in this country. Simultaneously the registra tion of all men between the ages of 19 and 25 will be carried out with Fed eral, State and municipal authorities co-operating. In August or early in September the first 500,000 of this new army, com posed exclusively cf young men sum moned to the colors under the princi ple of the universal military service, with those supporting dependents or needed by the nation in civil life ex empted, would be assembled for train ing. From the regulars and National Guard regiments would be drawn 100,- 000 specially selected officers and non commissioned officers who would or ganize, train and command the units of the new army. Second Call Next Year A year from now, a second incre ment of 500.000 youths would be call ed out, another 100,000 officers and noncommissioned officers would be drawn from the regulars, the National Guard forces, or the first section of the new army, to officer and train the second section. 2,000,000 Trained Men By that time the machinery that had been built up woujd provide enough trained officers and noncom- j missioned officers to train a million or more men at a time, if that were necessary. The War Department bill, however, proposes to authorize now only the first two classes of the new army, making a total of more than 2,000,000 trained troops would be available possibly within a year and a half, or in two years at most. The nearly $3,000,000,000 asked of Congress to carry out this program deals only with the first year of preparation. Behind it stands the need of an equal sum for reserve sup plies of ammunition, cannon and other war material If the army Is to be employed in actual war. 16 Army Divisions Included in the present estimates . *re the cost of cantonments to house The troops. Presumably the previous plans of the general staff for sixteen military districts will be carried out. This would provide for sixteen com plete and fully equipped army divi sions, and while it is not proposed to create any additional tactical units of the National Guard, steps will be taken to fill In the gaps in the pres ent guard structure with cavalry, ar tillery, engineers or other special troops, completing the tactical or ganization of those forces on sound military lines. Staff officers regard the plan pro- i posed as the most effective that could ] be worked out to meet the present! emergency. They regard the expan- I sion of the regular army and the 1 bringing of both that force and the present regiments of the guard to full war strength as vital, since for five months they expect to employ these iigencles as a huge school from which trained officers and noncommissioned officers can be turned out. No other! w-ay presents itself to meet the need | for officers, although additional steps I are being planned to organize new | officers' schools and sujiplement the work of all military colleges and I schools now turning out prospective i junior officers. Seventeen Sections The staff bill divided into seventeen sections makes the following provi- ; eions; .Section 1. For the immediate ex- i pansion of the regular army as de scribed, with all vacancies" thereby created in the commissioned rank to be filled by provisional appointment. Section 2. For the drafting into | the Federal service of the full strength of the National Guard and National Guard reserve, "for the period of the existing emergency unless sooner dis charged." Provide For Officers Section 3. For the raising by draft of an additional 500,00tf men, the sources from which officers can be drawn including the regular army. National Guard, officers' reserve corps, volunteer officers, or frond qualified graduates of civilian schools. Officers tip to and including the rank of col onel to be appointed by the President without confirmation by the Senate. Section 4. For the second incre ment of 500,000 men. Section 5. For the raising by draft of recruit training units as may be deemed necessary to maintain the ac tive forces at maximum strength. Section 6. For the organization and equipment of provisional ammunition STOUFFER'S CUT-RATE MEAT MARKET VISIT Ot'H SATURDAY NIGHT CLEAN-IP SAI-E IX IIROAl) STIIEET MARKET 449 BROAD STREET Quality Our Motto Saturday Specials Pork Liver 110 lb. Boiling Beef 12'/ 2 $ lb. Hamburg Steak 150 lb. Beef Liver 140 lb. Pot Roast 160 lb. Pudding 150 ib. Rib Roast 180 lb. Chuck Roast 180 lb. Spare Ribs 200 lb. Round Steak 200 lb. Scrapple. 3 pans 250 Sugar Cured Easter Hams, 25c lb. FRIDAY EVENING. HAJmiSBURO TEIJ3GRAPH and artillery trains, exclusive of those included in the tactical organization of forces, previously provided for ut the discretion of the President and for the duration of the emergency. . t From 1U to 2S Section 7. For raising and main taining only the regular army and Na tional Guard and their auxiliary units until the President decides that "se lective draft" is necessary when it shall be applied; all of the forces to be raised exclusively by selective draft of male citizens of 19 and 25 years of age under regulations to be formulated by the President. Provision is made for proportionate quotas to be sup plied from the respective States and territories, determined upon popula tion and with credit given under such quotas for till men of the age affected who may have voluntarily entered other branches of the military service. Service is fixed for the duration of the emergency. Section 8. For the exemption from selective draft of the Vice-President of the United States and the legislative, executive and Judicial officers, Federal or State, and of all persons in the mili tary or naval service, of members of well recognized religious sects in which the creed prohibits participation tn j wlir. Provision also is made for the | discretionary exemption or drafting for partial military service only of customs house and postal employes, workmen at armories, arsenals and navy yards, pilots and mariners ac tually engaged in sea service, persons engaged in industrial necessary to the military establishment or maintenance of the national interests, persons with dependent relatives and all physically or morally unlit persons. To Register All .Males Section 9. For the registration of all persons liable to military service under the act upon proclamation by the President; such persons to re port themselves for registration as shall be prescribed, failing which they will be held liable for trial upon mis demeanor charge and punishment up i on conviction by from three months to i one year imprisonment subsequent to which they will be duly registered for military service. Section 10. For the employment of all agoncies of the Federal govern ment, of the States or territories by the' President to carry out the act, all public otlicials being required to aid in its examination under penalty of 'sfrom six months to one year's im | prisonment. Similar penalties would attach for any person aiding in any war any fraudulent evasion of the re quirements of the registration sec tion of the act. Section 11. For voluntary enlist ments under the qualifications and conditions now obtaining in the regu lar army, except that the maximum age limit is raised from 35 to 40 years, and enlistments are for the period of the emergency only. Enlisted volun teers may be assigned to any part of the Federal forces except those raised exclusively by draft. Provision also is made for the discharge of any sol dier who incurs responsibilities after his enlistment which Justify that step; and for the employment of retired men of the regular army. Method of Appointment Section 12. For the appointment of general officers of appropriate grades as the President may deem necessary for the period of the emergency, to be selected from a part of the forces provided, irrespective of their pre vious rank, vacancies thus created in regular arijiy grades to be filled by temporary (appointment only. The lower rank permanent commissions of regular officers appointed to tempo rary high command will not be va cated nor their status in that grade affected. Every War Department bu reau chief would have the emergency rank of major general. Section 13. For vacation by the President of any temporary or pro visional commission for cause. Each general commanding a separate tac tical unit would be authorized to name efficiency boards to pass upon the fit ness of any officer in his command and recommend discharge with one month's pay and allowance if advis able. $3,000,000,000 a Year Section 14. For regular army pay allowances and pensions to all officers and men in the federal service. Section 13. For the blanket appro priation of nearly three billion dol lars to pay the expenses of one year's operation of the act. Section 16.—Suspends all restric tions upon the employment of regular army officers for the period of the emergency. Section 17. Repeals all conflicting statutes. BRAZIL AND CUBA MAY ENTER WAR [Continued From First Page] man submarine has sunk the Brazilian steamer Parana, with the loss of three members of her crew. Anti-German feeling in Rio Janeiro as a conse quence is reported intense and talk of a speedy declaration of war is heard in responsible circles, the advices state. Cuba is another American nation likely to enter the war, following the action of the United States. Havana dispatches forecast the probability of such action. . Want American Help Appeals for American expert advice and other assistance in prosecuting the war are coming from some of the present European belligerents. Re ports from Russia indicate that an American commission of national character would be welcomed there to co-operate In financing munitions and transportation operations. Italy likewise is welcoming Amer ican co-operation and the hope is ex pressed there of help from the United States in the way of credit, food and Increase in means of ocean transporta tion. In the field of military , operations the French have made further pro gress in one sector of the present main battle front. In the separate engage ment that has been in progress north west of Rheims additional trenches that the Germans were able to retain In their recent attacks in force have been wrested from them by General Nievelle's troops. > New Pastor Greeted by Reception Committee The Rev. H. R. Render, of Clear field, who was transferred to the Ridge Avenue Methodist Church by the re cent session of the Eastern Pennsyl vania Conference of the Methodist Church, arrived in the city yesterday afternoon.* He succeeds the Rev. W. W. Hartfan, who was sent to the Clearfield charge by the same confer ence. The Rev. Mr. Bender, his wife and daughter Florence, were met at the station by members of the official board. The new pastor and family were tendered a dinner immediately after they arrived at the home. The dinner was prepared by members of the Mite Society of the church. NO COI.OMAL TEA Mrs. Charles H. Hunters, chairman of the Indies' Advisory Board of the Co lonial Country Club, announces that be cause of Holy Week there will be no afternoon tea to-morrow at the Co lonial.Country Club. The Saturday teas will be resumed next week. PERSONAL-- SOCIAL COLLEGE GIRLS GUESTS OF HONOR Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Claster Entertain at Dance Last Evening Amid handsome decorations of palms, ferns, tulips, hyacinths, primroses and nodding yellow daffodils, a hundred and twcnty-flve guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Claster enjoyed last evening in Masonic Temple at a dance given for their daughter. Miss Clarabelle Claster. and her schoolmates at Bryn Mawr, Miss Helen Shaffner, of Erie, and Miss Rita Bachprach, of Philadelphia. In the receiving line were Mr. and Mrs. Claster, the latter wearing a beau tiful costume of sea wave satin and iridescent tulle; Miss Clarabelle Clas ter, In green silver cloth with maline draperies and iridescent headings: Miss Stauffer, wearing' pastel blue silk with touches of silver and rhlnestones on the tulle overdress; Miss Bacharaih, in orchid silver cloth with draptngs of tulle; Mrs. Eugene Shapiro, of Leba non, wearing black net with spangles; Mrs. I. Steinfeldt, of Lancaster, rose taffeta with silver embroideries. The Sara Lemer orchestra played and nearly everyone danced. I.arfce (iwt List Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Marks, Mr. and Mrs. Otto J. Buxbaum, Mr. and Mrs. David Kauf man. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Freedman, of New York; Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Kap ner, Mr. and Mrs. Al. Simms, Mrs. Jo seph Kirsch, of Richmond. Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Shapiro, of Lebanon: Mr. and Mrs. Belsinger, Mr. and Mrs. Sam uel Kades. Mr. and Mrs. I. Steinfeldt. Lancaster; Mr. and Mrs. William Strouse, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Gutman, Mr. and Mrs. George Rosenthal, Mr. tnr Mrs. Nachman. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sellgman, Mr. ancV Mrs. Simon Hirsch, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Strouse, Dr. and Mrs. Wiener. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Tausig. Mr. and Mrs. Morris E. Jacobson* Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lowengard, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krauss, the Misses Jacobina Mayers, Helen Mayers, Rebecca Shul man, Hortense Strouse. Bessie Dell Claster, Lenore Rosenthal, Sylvia Clas ter, ijeannette Nachman, Rita Bux baum, Helen Steinfeldt, of Lancaster; Gertrude Lewis, of Lancaster; Etta Kline, Mollle Freednian, Evelyn Gut man, Marian Heller, of Richmond, Va.; Hedwlg Moss. Lancaster; Jessie and Ella Sharowsky, Lillian Claster, Wil liamsport: Lilliam Kamsky, Mildred As trich, Blanche Lyons, Lancaster: Sara Baturin, Mary Baturin, Cecelia Shul nian, Clarissa Claster, Rose Sherman, Alary Cooper, Marian Strouse, Hortense Cohen, of Baltimore; Helma Kapner, Rliedna Mayers. Ivy Friedman and Hel en Shaffner, of Erie: Harry Horowitz, Arthur Belllin, of Reading; Charles Goodman, Joseph Norrls, of Philadel phia; Walter Stern. Harold Claster. Maurise Steinfeldt, of Coatesvllle; Jo seph Cohen, of Reading; Hess Kline, Joseph Garner, Jacques Shapiro, of l>ebanon; Mahlon Shapiro, Reading; Moe Cooper, Harry Lowengard, Julius Kapner. New York; Gharles Lyons, Lancaster: Edward Coleman, Dickin son Colege; Paul Salsburg. Atlantic City; Mose Gorson. Carlisle; Harold As trich, Leon Lowengard, Josef Strouse, Leon Dembo, Lancaster: Joseph Clas ter, Jr., Clifford Solomon, New York; Irvin Rubin, Stanley Adler, Edgar Stern, Lee Lichtenstein, Lancaster; Dr. Haas, Al. Hlrschler, William Miller. Ir vin Yoffee, Cy Heckert, Samuel Kam sky. Joel Claster and Lou Hyneman, of Philadelphia. , SPEND EASTER HERE Miss Hope Swengel, a student at the University of Syracuse, and Mrs. Alice Shellenberger and daughter. Miss Gladys Shellenberger, of the Hood Sem inary, Frederick, Md., are spending the Easter vacation with Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Swengel, of 219 South Thirteenth street. < \ 'fy. . And All That Is Beautiful "Chic" and New ■V* n Women's Wearing Apparel— WpjfKWe Have Not Been Idle Either During nlfi the last few days., We restocked every department to dl llHiiS ~~'W\ give you the usual large selection found at this store. Don't be misled by other statements. Assortment of Easter Suits, Dresses and Coats i \A " Every woman who desires a well-chosen wardrobe for Easter should at least come and look over our large stock—we say large stock because we never allow our stock to get low; therefore selection here is easier and bet ter than elsewhere. T")T*/2kCCipCl with the latest effect in a. negli- Qnif-Q Spring suits of exquisite beautv PnQfo^ llr coats represent the real \',,, see belt on handsomely embroi- OU1L& showing every style pnd fash- Ucl "dress up" of the season Thev dered girdle, beautiful in every respect of the ion of the season. Choice assortment of „... r i nQQV f„n : word in Taffetas, Crepe Meteors, Chiffon Taf- the newest plain tailored, semi-tailored, f X J and full of chic in every re letas, Georgette Crepe, Crepe de Chines, spore and dress suits. All new shades and spect. Y\ e have just unpacked a lot of Serges, etc. Priced from $9.98 to $'29.98. staple colors to choose from. n f w m °dels in smart velours, gabardines, Silk Poplin and all wool serges, $5.98 to Very reasonably priced from Poiret twills, etc. ( $10.98. $14.98 to $39.98 I Prices range from $6.98 to $34.98. am SKIRTS mod . WAISTS els of every dMcrlptlon—all f | "W" "■ % * N coS^W^ln^U^otoK 1 ta colors and combinations HI ■ ■ / ■ Spanish filet and Venice laces, regular and extra sizes. ■ ■ W m -*>• Plaits and tucks. si - 98 ' $9 - 98 -, 1 neLaaies rsazaar 8-10-12 S. 4th St. u 8-10-12 S. 4th St. s * - • Sunshine in the House While it Rains Without Miss Christine Brandt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Austin Brandt, was hostess at an Easter party yesterday afternoon at her home, 603 North Front street, for a number of her little friends. The children enjoyed ifll sorts of merry games and a cleverly appointed supper. Everything was in keeping with Easter from the nest of Easter eggs in the center and the favors, to the unique chicken place-cards. Mrs. D. Bailey Brandt assisted Mrs. Brandt in entertaining the nineteen lit tle girls who were present. MAKKIED I N WEST CHESTER Mrs. May I.ediard and John Bennett, of Harrlst>urg, were quietly married at West Chester Monday, March 19. 1917, by the Rev. Washington R. Utlrd, pas tor of the Methodist Church. Mr. Ben net is connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett are at home to their many friends at their home, 1104 Green street. Gl EST FROM MIIAERSTOWN Samuel Stroup, of Millerstown, who has been called here by the death of his brother, Dr. Nathan W. Stroup, Is the guest of Clay G. Stroup, IS3O North Fourth street, during his stay. GVESTS FROM PITTSBURGH Mrs. William Hart Patterson and daughters. Miss Margaret and Miss Beatrice Patterson, of Pittsburgh, are the guests of Mrs, John W. White, 1407 North Second street. Miss Anna 1.. Keefer has returned to her home in Medianlesburg after vis iting Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Stroup. of 1513 Dery street. Miss Edna Rupp, of Shiremanstown, was a recent guest of her cousin, Miss Margaret Neidig, of 231 Sfcuth street. Mrs. J. B. Hlleman, of 1901 Market street, has returned home after an ex tended visit in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Stroup. of 1513 Derry street, will spend the week-end at the home of her parents In Mechan icsburg. Mrs. Mary Basehore, of Palmyra, and daughter. Mrs. Agnes Stoll, of Deo date, will be guests of Samuel Etter and daughters, of 1515 Derry street, over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Gough and small daughter, Genevieve, of 1713 Penn street, left to-day for Pittsburgh, to spend Easter with their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. F. Anthony Glaser. Miss Emma Grieshaber, 434 Boas street, was hostess yesterday afternoon at her home for the members of the Friday Afternoon Embroidery Club. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Staub, 333 South Thirteenth street, will return from California next week. Miss Beatrice White, of 1407 North Second street, is home after a week's visit In Philadelphia, where she was ' the guest of her sister, Mrs. Rawn V. i Davies. Piano- and Players Pianos Whether it's a player-piano or a straight piano that you want, you'll be sure to find the one you like at Sigler's. C. A. Si&lar, Inc. Pianos * f Victrolas 2/01 r z r\ TVT o JO* ff*o#/S6t/AG BUILOIHO. OU In • & nd.ol- GAME RESERVE FOR BEDFORD CO. Forestry Commission Gives the Game Body Authority to Use 2,500 Acres The State Forestry Commission at its monthly meeting here to-day ar ranged to give the State Game Com mission the use of 2,500 acres of State forest reservation for a new game pre serve. There are now fifteen such preserves on State forest reserves, ag gregating over 60,000 acres of land. The Commission also arranged to buy 600 acres of forest land in Gamble township, Lycoming county, and granted permission for seven camp sites for this year on State land, mak ing 365 such sites all told. Several applications for auxiliary reserves were made and will be looked up. Deputy Attorney General Keller lias given an opinion to Secretary of the Commonwealth Cyrus E. Woods in which he holds that the reports of the supreme and superior courts must be sold at the contract price during the term of the contract and for live years thereafter. T*his would mean until 1920. Mr. Keller also in.'ormed the State Board for registration of nurses that if an applicant has been gradu aed from a training school or hospital approved by your Board, which had a course of at least two years, though she did not take the course continu ous, she may take a post graduate course and" become eligible for ex amination for a State certificate. Governor Brumbaugh left for Phila delphia this afternoon to spend Easter. He will have conferences to-morrow with men connected with the Public Safety Committee and return lrere Monday. The Ailjt/tnnt General's Deiwrtnient to-day announced the appointment of Dr.' James Reed Martin, Philadelphia, as a first lieutenant in the medical corps of the National Guard. Major Samuel W. Rhoads, erf Wllkes-Barre, was to-day appointed 4 major and as signed to duty as assistant chief of staff. The Public Service Commission will probably ake up the cases against the Springfield Consolidated Water Com pany which supplies the vicinity of Philadelphia, as soon as the West moreland Water Company case is out of the way. The small engineering force of the Commission has pre vent -d speedier action in the West* moreland case. Word was received at the Capitol to-day that in addition to the delega tions of the Philadelphia and Pitts burgh Chambers of Commerce which would be here Monday to urge the passage of the State police bill that other commercial bodies would be rep resented. The Philadelphia Lumber men's Exchange to-day telegraphed the State Chamber of Commerce that it was doing what it could In favor of the bill. Only Four Milk Tests Contain Disease Germs Only four of the forty-four tests made of milk sold in the city during the Inst month, showed the presence of colon bacili, commonly known as dis ease germs. Figures issued to-day by the city health department show that milk, cream and ice crea msold dur ing the month of March, in practically every test passed the requirements. The only milk samples which when tested showed the presence of disease germs were those of the following dealers: J. A. Rudy, S. Smeltzer, two; BELL PHONE OPEN EVENINGS CHIC, CHEER STYLES that are not imitated be- __ cr^ l cause they cannot be— Such are the New Spring TfcUlW J.&K. Pumps and Boots J5 V Guaranteed to \ FIT ARCH PUMPS • yfT ) $4.00 to $7.00 boots J® i /m $3.50 to SIO.OO Ladies' White Washable / Kid Boots .... SIO.OO / Bi) iK* ArcK. Ladies' Canvas Boots $2.25 to $6.00 Misses' Lace Canvas Boots and Oxfords $1.50 to $.3.00 FISHER & CLECKNER THIRD AND CUMBERLAND STREETS HE PROFITS MOST WIIO SERVES BEST \ Easter Flower Specials Regular Our Price. Price. Rhododendrons .... SIO.OO $5.00 Spireas $2.00 SI.OO Rose Buds ... per doz. $2.00 SI.OO Carnations (long stem) . per doz. $2.00 SI.OO Orchid Sweet Peas ] $2.00 per 750 Ready Sweet Double Violets j" bunch ' to Wear Very Special Mixed $3.00 Box Cut Flowers our price $1.50 All fresh daily from our New Cumberland Greenhouses. Keeney's Flo 810 NORTH THIRD STREET Bell 2988 C. V. (Dial) 5739 9 and J. H. Wolfe. Only two were be low butter fat requirements. Of the cream samples, four were be low butter fat requirements while onlj one of the eighteen Ice cream test: contained colon bacili. This was i sample of the Russ Brothers' ict cream. PATTON BUYS BARBER SIIOP A. L. Putton, who for three year has been employed at the H. T. Hul derman barber shop in Third strce yesterday purchased the trade. Th< shop had been closed since Mondaj night owing to a difference betweev the owner and one of the employe: over the refusal to pay him his salary
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