8 Camp Meade Medical Head Is Shot Dead Baltimore, Md., Aug. 17. Major Charles C. Bllltngslea, TTnlted States (nedlcal examiner at Camp Meade, An napolis Junction, was found shot to death yestarday. His service revolver was lying near the body In his room at headquarters at the cantonment. The ball penetrated the brain through the temple. Major Ralph Proctor and other army officials could ascribe no reason for the death of Major Bllllngslea, other than that the automatic revolver had been dis charged accidentally. The dead man had recently been breveted for rank of lieutenant colonel. Penna. Leads Enlistments For Army; 114 in One Day Washington, Aug. 17. Pennsylva nia was the only State enlisting more than 100 men for the Regular Army in the last twenty-four hours. The State got 114 men, according to yes terday s reports. The army gained a total of 1,140 men for the day. Other States' voluntary enlistments are as follows: New Y'ork, 92; Ohio, 88; Illinois. 82; Texas. 53; California, 74; Massachusetts, 96; Michigan, 49; Georgia, 48. The total enlistment since April 1 Is 190,347. Rumania Women Fight In 'Battalion of Death' Jassy, Rumania. Aug. 17. Ruma nia, too, has her "battalion of death," composed exclusively of women. In the thickest fighting around Focsanl. those heroines In the last few days led the men Into battle crying, "For lib erty and our sons!" The Rumanian chief of staff declar ed yesterday that the presence of these fighting women in the first lines redoubled the valor of the men. Fail to Get Jury For Haines Trial Brookvllle, Fa.. Aug. 17. Sheriff Marvin Mayes and a' number of depu ties scoured Jefferson county In auto mobiles lost night, summoning right and left In villages and on farms men to make up a third venire of 100 or dered yesterday by Judge Corbett in an attempt to get a jury of twelve citizens to try Ernest Haines, 18 years old, on a charge of having planned and directed the murder of his father, for which he was once convicted. MORE LOANS TO ALLIES Washington, Aug. 17. Loans of $40,000,000 to Italy and $6,900,000 • to Belgium were made by the Govern ment, bringing the total thus far ad vanced the allies up to $1,916,400,000. Fiery Eczema and Skin Eruptions Readily Yield to This Old Remedy Successfully used for fifty years. Eczema and similar skin troubles come from a disordered, impure con dition of the blood, and they can only be cured by giving the blood a thorough cleansing, and removing from it all traces of Impurity. This is w' y S. S. 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General von Ardenne, military critic of the Berlin Tageblatt, warns the German military leaders that they must bestir them selves to find some strategic or tac tical means of winning a decisive vic tory on the western front and of de feating England, the soul of the hos tile coalition on land. Otherwise, he says, there is no hope of bringing the war to an honorable end for Germany. German leadership. General Arden ne maintains, always has been able to get the campaign Into new courses when stagnation threatened, and he adds that the Germans are entitled to believe methods will be found to force mighty England through battles on land to seek peace. The military critic intimates this might be done by an attempt to over whelm the French army, which he as sumes Is weakened and discouraged, before the arrival of American assist ance, which he says, would leave Eng -1 land Isolated. ALBERT KL\U OF THE BELGIANS Apropos of a tine portrait of King Albert by. 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VIOLENT GERMAN ATTACKS TURNED [Continued from First Page.] bility of combined land and naval actions. London, Aug:. 17. British and French troops attacking on a nine mile front east and northeast of Ypres, in Flanders, yesterday gained all their objectives except on the right flank. The French drove the Germans from between the Yser Canal and Martlevaart and captured the bridge head of Dreigrachten. The village of Langemarck was carried by the British after they had taken all their first objectives in the center of the attacking line. Enrmy Fights Stubbornly The official statement from Brit ish headquarters in France last night adds that the Germans fought stub bornly on Field Marshal Halg's right for the possession of the high ground north of the Menln road. Suffering heavy -losses, the Ger mans finally pressed the British back from the terrain they had gained early In the day. More than eighteen hundred pris oners. Including thirty-eight officers, already have been counted by the An glo-French forces. Some German guns also were taken. The British have made further progress east of Loos, In the Lens area, and the total of prisoners cap tured there now has reached 896. Early Ilrltlnh Report Earlier In the day the following official British report was Issued, timed 12.11 P. M.-; "At 4.45 o'clock this morning the (Entente) allied troops again at tacked on a wide front east and north of Ypres. "Heavy fighting Is taking place, but progress iB being made at all points In spite of the stubborn re sistance of the enemy. "On the Lens battlefront three more counterattacks made by the enemy last night against our posi tions were repulsed. A hostile con centration in the neighborhood of Cite St. Auguste was broken up by our artillery." German Paper Declares Sympathy With Desire.. For Peace Must Disappear By Associated Press Amsterdam, Aug. 16.—The Kruz Zeitung, of Berlin, a copy of which has been received here, says sympathy with the Pope's wish for peace must disappear when it is seen that he has united himself with such conditions as restorations and no indemnities. The Berlin Tagellsche Rundschau considers that the nature of the peace outlined by the Pope must compel the c 2 n Jjal powers to refuse the office of the pontiff. This newspaper says it fears the affair will have an un happy. Influence not only In Austria but among the Catholics in Germany. The Kolnische Zeitung refrains from full comment until the full text of tha Pope's note is obtained. Nevertheless it considers the proposal to enter Into negotiations on the basis of the pon tiff's program should not be rejected. This newspaper asserts that it is not aware of the German government's attitude, but It believes logic pre scribes that the government, in con formity with its previous attitude, should follow the path indicated by the pontiff. "The German people and govern ment have the will and courage for peace," says the Kolnische Zeitung. The. entente people also earnestly de sire peace but the enemy governments are dominated by the fear of peace, as Is proved by their refusal to front passports to their nationals to at tend the Stockholm conference. The Pope's proposal will thus be another test of which side cherishes a sincere desire for peace." The Cologne Volkszeltung also awaits the text of the proposal, but expresses the hope that, notwith standing all obstacles, the road to the reconciliation of the nations may be paved by the Pope's appeal. American Doctors and Nurses Working Close to New Battle Line By Associated Press British Front in France and Bel gium, Aug. 17.—1n a clearing sta tion during yesterday's battle on the Belgian front the Associated Press found four American surgeons In the operating rooms hard at work. They were assisted by business-like Amer ican nurses. A large number of American sur geons are now working close up to the front in this region and others are being brought up They are reported to be doing yeoman work. DEXOUNCES I. W. W. Washington, Aug. 17.—Senator Ashurton, of Orizona, denounces the I. W. W. to-day in the Senate. "With the I. W. W.'s perjury Is a fine are and murder has been reduced to science," the Arizona Senator de clared. "After murdedr has been committed and a man is brought in tocourt, the organization produces an alibi." ORGANIZE MOTOR UNIT Washington, Aug. 17.—Organiza tion <}f approximately 3,500 men un der 162 ofllcers, including three ma jors, into three army units to repair motor and other ti*ansportatlon the army will use in France and else where. was ordered to-day, but no hint of their disposition was made. They probably are designed for use back of the European battle fronts. because of anl itching skin I Resmol will make it well ? How Can you expect to sleep tonight unless you do something to relieve the trouble ? Eczema and other itching skin troubles don't often heal themselves. But it is surprising how quickly Resinol does heal them. Almost daily we hear from a skin-sufferer who says "Resinol Ointment stopped my itching at once and I got the first good night's sleep 1 had had in weeks. Now my skin is well." Resinol Ointment U told by ell drug elate. 9 HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH! BIG FAREWELL FOR COMPANY D [Continued from First Page.] btsarlng the boys of Company D will wave farewell to their friends. Final arrangements for the farewell to be given to Company D will be made at a meeting of the general committee this evening at the City Grays Armory. E. C. Humer will be chief marshal of the parade and Hendersln Gilbert chief of staff. The parade will con sist of three divisions. First, the military organizations of the city; second, municipal and marching clubs; third, city fire department and de parting soldiers. The original plan" for the parade will be followed out In detail. Reception Pronrnm of 1800 Albert M. Hamer, clerk to the may or, has in his possession a program of a reception given by Company D, then known as the City Grays, at the Arm ory, Februiry 1, 1889. Many of those whose names are listed on the floor and reception committees are dead, while two of them have since attained distinction in military circles. Both M. E. Finney, colonel of the Eighth, and H. M. Stlne, captain of Company C, were then privates. Others whose names are mentioned and who are liv ing in the city are William M. Mailey, Joseph Y. Kirk, Richard V. Fox, Nich olas Tack, H. C. Dodge, T. A. Bell. J. F. Dapp. J. W. Fahnestock, Cf. F. Etter and E. J. Stackpole Laat Drill Todny The last drill will be given the men this afternoon. Captain has striven for perfection since the men were first sent to the Island. While the drills have never been neglected, Captain Bretz gradually trained the men to the point where the daily drills have finally become almost au tomatic. In the last few the men were put through line and squad for mations wlthous the guns and a per son in position to "dress" the line could see the great Improvement that Captain Bretz anad his officers have made in the company. Two months ago rookies sometimes forgot left anil right when thinking about the proper position of an arm, a gun, or the little things nt noticeable to a ci vilian. The men will spend Sunday night under canvas as usual and the order to take down canvas will be given as soon as they return from breakfast. Officers say the taking down and packing of the tents is but a small detail compared with their erection. As the experienced military men of the city commented on the record time in which the island green became a tented city. It Is expected that from the time the order is given until everything: is safely packed on the trrfin will be a very short period. , Inspection Tomorrow ' Tomorrow all the companies, in cluding Company D, will have Satur day morning inspection. In the aft ernoon the presence of the men will be needed to witness the Governor's Troop whip the boys of Company I or the other way around. Just as the fortune® of war and baseball are going. Sunday will be spent In bidding farewell to friends and relatives from a distance and in preparation for the long trip to the southern training camp. Sunday will be the last op portunity that many people will have to see their friends In the company, as Monday will bo spent in the real work of warfare and a few hurried farewells may be all the opportunity given to the men. Late this afternoon the men of the Governor's Troop were given the reg ular tryout In actual obstacle work on the site of the Capitol Park Ex tension zone. Sergeant Miller has endeavored to keep the men making the best possible record over the 150- yard stretch. Yesterday they crossed the distance and were going over the "enem's" lines in Just fifty-five sec onds. Army men say it Is a record, but Sergeant Mllle.- says even better time can be mado and It takes his men to do It. Enlistments Yesterday's enlistments In the Reg ular Army were: Edward S. Depew, 167 North Fifteenth street, Htyrls burg, Coast Artillery corps; Kenneth H. Slead, 627 Forrest street. Harris burg. bakers' school; John R. Bur gard, 17 Spring Garden street, Car lisle, signal corps; Mervln L. Wise, Marysvllle, aviation section, signal corps. David M. Clark, chief musician of tho Eighth regiment band, announces the following program for this eve ning: "March Gardes Du Corps," Hall"; "Overture La Souveralne," Herman; waltz, "La Estudiantina," WaldenXal; Intermezzo, "Kisses." Hubbell; selec tion, "Sky High," Taylor; idyl, "Sesa me," King; "Indian War Dance," Bell stedt; march, "Stony Point," Lauren deau; "Star Spangled Banner.' Record Potato Crop Expected Thig Year Washington, Aug. 17. —The larg est potato crop ever produced In this country is the promise of the month ly crop report Just Issued. Leon M. Kstabrook, chief of the Bureau of Crop Estimates of the United States Department of Agriculture, stated this morning that the average pro duction for the previous Ave years (1911-1915) was 368,000,000 bushels, which represents a fair crop. This year the Indications are that there will be a crop of 467,000,000 bush els, which Is 100,000,000 above the average. This is equal to one bushel extra for every man, woman and child in the country. In order to avoid waste, officials of the Department of Agriculture suggest two ways of taking care of this large increase; First, all housewives are urged to use potatoes as far as possible as a substitute for breadstuffs. Second, to preserve the potatoes for'winter use by home storage. Thcso measures, it is stated, will not only use tho potatoes to advan tage, but will tave wheat. "Gutter oratory"Will Be Firmly Suppressed New York, Aug.- 17. ln an effort to curb treasonable and seditious ut terances by soap box orators every loyal and patriotic man and woman In New York was asked to help or ganize local vigilance committees. Through the police departments 100 other cities in the United States are to be asked to Join the movement started by the American Defense So ciety, which announced that the "gutter oratory" in New York must stop. The movement was begun fol lowing the arrest of Cleveland Moffet, the author and newspaperman, who was arrested by a policeman born in Germany, when he recently attempted to break up one of the meetings. The society plans to have steno graphic reports made of speeches wherever possible on which to base prosecutions. WILL ARREST CAR CREW New Haven, Conn., Aug. 17. War rants were issued by Deputy Coroner Wynne for the arrest of Motorman Wesley Negus and Conductor W. J. Tryon, of the Shore Line Electric Rail way, whose car crashed into one from New Havn latt Monday afternoon at North Rranford, causing nineteen deaths. While hli inquiry has not fceen completed, the deputy coroner rteclded that the evidence warranted formal arrest of the crew of the car which ran by the switch. Bonds for each man-were fixed at 91,000. Alterations Under Wa at Schleisner Stores Extensive alterations are now be ing conducted at the Wm. B. Schiels ner Stores. These alterations will ef fect the enlargement of varloua de partments, giving the millinery de partment more than double its pres ent floor space, trebling that devoted now to ladles' blouses, underwear and hosiery, and Increasing by about fifty per cent, the present quarters of the men's wear department. New fixtures that will accommo date greater stocks and facilitate tho proper display of merchandise will be Installed. Work on the alterations is being pushed along rapidly in order to complete the Improvements at the earliest possible date. TROUT FAMILY REUNION Preparations for the annual re union of the Trout family have been completed and the members will again meet at Fairmont Park, Red Lion. Reunions for several years have been held at Rocky Spring, Lan caster, and at Brookslde, York. The annual reuion has heretofore been held the third Saturday in August, but on account of a conflicting date at Fairmont Park, It was necessary to make a change this year. The Rev. Dr. John Trout, of Philadelphia, president of the association, will make the principal address. Vice presidents are Jacob Trout, of I,an dlsvllle; William F. Trout, Reading, and George F. Trout, Stewartstown, Pa. COLORED CA MPMRCTINRS TO CLOSK SUNDAY EVENING The colored campmeetlngs, which have been held near Summerdale. will „ closed Sunday. The Rev. R. A. McCloudy, of Philadelphia. will preach. His subject will be "Universal Peace. Arrangements have been made to take the people from the street cars to the meeting ground by Jitney. All persons going from this city or Steelton will take the Marys-, vllle cars and get off at Summerdale. SPEED UP SHIPPING By Associated Press Washington. Aug. 17. Proper ap portionment of materials to Insure capacity production in all American shipyards was discussed to-day at a conference of shipbuilders with Rear Admiral Capps. general manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation. The builders are members of the National Shipbuilders Association, formed here last week, to co-operate with the Government in Increasing tonnage production. An arrangement will be worked out whereby building plants will not be forced to bid against each other for supplies and by which prompt deliveries of materials may be made. I The Furniture Sale j | of the Season 1 iQS^Sj g Our great Mid-Summer Sale of Furniture is a "Call to the I * Mfk § || Colors of Sensible Economy" and means more to the lovers of B E beautiful, comfortable homes than ever before for vaules such as j| H we now offer will not be approached for many years. g A good home (and we all want a good home) is the greatest neces- . | |<| § sity in life and must be preserved with greatest care. The splendid Special Attention g "Bargains" abounding throughout this store will enable everyone to Young Folk 9 jp add the "table for the corner" or "another big, easy chair the new \y e want all young folks to H dining, bed room, or living room suite at a small outlay. Reductions secure every advantage in this n =' ' 53 sale and upon the payment of = range from 10% to 50%. a small deposit will reserve any p > article indefinitely, if for any H Despite the heavy celling during our great sale new stocks are ar- reason your going to house- g & , , , - . . . keeping is deferred. Conven- = riving to take the place of those already sold, so that selection is con- itnt charge accounts arranged. == I| tinually kept up to our high standard. § Ten-piece Adam Model Dining Suite of solid Mahog- Four-piece Queen Anne Model Chamber Suite, Ma- any—-72-inch Sideboard, 46-inch China Closet, 45-inch hogany in the rich, antique brown finish—dust-proof con- ii H Serving 1 able, 54-inch Extension i able, five Side Chairs struction Dresser, Chiffonier, Triple Mirror Toilet ■ a™ Chmr; formerly s3oo. $292 Table and full-size Bedstead; formerly c- . , $14.50 [H M $25.00 Refrigerators .. $19.00 Two-piece Tapestry Living Room Suite; formerly , 15 Mahogany rre.k, P $4.50 Porch Swing .... $2.98 s lls - Special at $95 o k T J l2 ' 50 §1 $5.00 Porch Chairs $3.95 Three-piece Living Room Suite of Cane and Mahog- $2 E asy chair] aaf 'on H - any; formerly $107.50. Special at SBS ————-———J g North Market Square laaiiiiiiiiiiiifcitai 11l Hundreds of Orphans Will Enjoy Outing as Guests of Motor Club Arrangements have been com pleted for the seventh annual or phans' outing, which will bo held on Wednesday, August 29, at Hershey Park under the auspices of the Motor Club of Harrlsburg. It Is ex pected that probably 300 children will enjoy the outing. They will be taken to the park in automobiles leaving the city at 10 o'clock In the morning and returning at 5 o'clock. While at the park the time will be spent In. games and other amuse ments. A special performance will be given for them at the theater. Dinner will be served At the Open- Air>'Cafe. The cars will assemble In the square and have a short parade be fore leaving for Hershey, they will also repeat this In tho evening when they return. The club will take pupils of the Lochlel and Susquehanna Open-Air schools In addition to inmates of orphanages and ether schools. More than tlfty cars will be used to take the kiddies to the park. Last year owing to the epidemic of Infantile paralysis the outing was called off and the children wero dis appointed. Following the suggestion of President Wilson that amusements the war the club decided to hold the should not be abandoned because of outing again this year. MINE SINKS TORPEDOBOAT Potrograd, Aug. 17. The Russian torpedoboat destroyer, Lieutenant Bourakoff, has been sunk by a Ger man mine In the Baltic sea, near the Aland Archipelago. It was following a squadron of destroyers on one of which was iLeutenant Lebedoeff, min ister of marine. The official Russian statement of yesterday announced the loss of a torpedoboat by striking a mine In the Baltic. GIRI.S TO GIVE DINNER Arrangements have been completed bv the pupils of the Reservoir Cook ing School to entertain their friends at a dinner Wednesday evening, Au gust 29. The entire menu will be pre pared by the girls of the culinary in stitution. The invitations were sent out yesterday. AUGUST 17, 1917. No Whisky Made in U. S. After 11 P. M. on Sept. 8 Washington, Aug. J7. Not another drop of whisky will be manufactured In the United States after 11 o'clock on the night of September 8. All other distilled spirits for use afl beverages Play the National Airs B "This," says a great New York new#- WJ paper, "is the time to make music and | share music together." The editorial 9 appeals for the development of a great- I er musical 6pirit as a step toward national preparedness. The Victrola will give you the best patriotic music by the greatest singers and the best bands and orchestras and also make available a wealth of the best music of other classes—all at a cost that every home can easily afford. Give your household this all-the-year-round treat. Come in, let us play some records for you and explain further, C. M. SIGLER, INC. Pianos —Victrolas '3O N. Second St. will cease to be manufactured at the same time. This ruling was made yesterday by the food administration after It had been bombarded for several days with telegrams from distillers asking for specific information. The food con trol law provided that the production should cease thirty 'days after ap proval of the measure. The bill was approved August 10, and consequently Its provisions would go into effect midnight, September 9.