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"Outwitting
By Lieutenant Pat O'Brien
(Copyright, 1918, by Pat Alva O'Brien.)
Chapter IV
Clipped Wings
The hospital in
§ which I found my
self the morning
after my capture
was a private house
made of brick, very
low and dirty, and
not at all adapted
for use ns a hospital.
It had evidently been
used but a few days
on account of the
big push that was
taking place at that
time of the year, and in all prob
ability would be abandoned as soon
as they had found a better place.
In all, the house contained four
rooms and a stable, which was by
far the largest of all. Although I
never looked into this "wing" of the
hospital. I was told that it, too, was
filled with patients lying on beds of
straw around on the ground. I do
not know whether they, too, were
officers or privates.
The room in which I found myself
contained eight beds, three of which
were occupied by wounded German
officers. The outer rooms, I imag
ined, had about the same number of
beds as mine. There were no Red
Cross nurses in attendance, just or
derlies, for this was only an emer
gency hospital, and too near the
tiring-line for nurses.
The orderlies were not old men
nor very young boys, as I had ex
pected to find, but young men in the
prime of life, who evidently had
been medical students. One or two
of them I discovered, were able to
talk Knglish, but for some reason
they would not talk. Perhaps they
were forbidden by the officer in
charge to do so.
In addition to the bullet wound in
my mouth, I had a swelling from my
forehead to the back of my head al
most as big as my shoe—and that
is saying considerable. I couldn't
move an inch without suffering in
tense pain, and when the doctor told
me that I had no bones broken 1
wondered how a fellow would feel
who had.
Alive by a Miracle
German officers visited me that
morning and told me that my ma
chine went down in a spinning nose
dive from a height of between eight
nnd nine thousand feet and they
had the surprise of their'lives when
they discovered that 1 had not been
dashed to pieces. They had to cut
me out of my machine, which was
riddled with shots and shattered to
bits.
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THURSDAY EVENING, ttARRISBURG Cfjjfot TELEGRAPH APRIL 11, 19I&
I A German doctor removed the bul-
I let from my throat, and the first
j thing he said to me when I citme to
was. "You are an American!"
There was no use denying it, be
cause the metal identification disk
on my wrist bore the inscription:
"P. O'B.,
U. S. A..
K. F. C."
Although I was suffering intense
agony, the doctor, who spoke perfect
English, insisted upon conversing
with me.
"You may be all right as a sports
man," he declared, "but you are a
damned murderer just the same for
being here. You Americans who got
into this thing before America came
into the war are no better than com
mon murderers and you ought to be
treated the same way!"
The wound in my mouth made it
impossible lor me to answer him, and
I was suffering too much pain to be
hurt very much by anything he could
say.
He asked me if I would like an
apple! 1 could just as easily have
eaten a brick.
When he got no answers out of me
he walked away disgustedly.
"You don't have to worry any
more," he declared as a parting shot.
"For you the war is over."
Helmet Spilt by Bullet
I was given a little broth later in
the day, and as I began to collect my
thoughts 1 wondered what had hap
pened to my comrades in the battle ■
which had resulted so disastrously I
to me. As I began to realize my
plight I worried less about my physi
cal condition than the fact that, as
the doctor had pointed out, for me
the war was practically over. I had
been in it a short time, and now I
would be a prisoner for the duration
of the war.
The next day some German flying
officers visited me, and I must say
they treated me with great consider
ation. They told me of the man I had
brought down. They said he was a
Bavarian and a fairly good pilot.
They gave me his hat as a souvenir
and complimented me on the light I
had put up.
My helmet, which was of soft
leather, was split from front to back
by a bullet from a machine gun, and
they examined it with great interest.
When they brought me my uniform
1 found that the star of my rank
which had been on my right shoulder
strap had been shot off clean. The
one on my left shoulder-strap they
asked me for a souvenir, as also
my R. F. C. badges, which I gave
them. They allowed me to keep my
"wings," which I wore on my left
breast, because they were aware that
this is tile proudest possession of a
British flying officer.
I think I am right in saying that
the only chivalry in this war on the
German side of the trenches has been
displayed by the officers of the Ger
man Flying Corps, which comprises
the pick ol' Germany. They pointed
out to me that I and my comrades
were fighting purely for the love of
it, whereas they were fighting in de
fense of their country, but still, they
said, they admired us for our sports
manship. I had a notion to ask them
if dropping bombs on London and
killing so many innocent people was
in defense of their country, but I
was in no position or condition to
pick a quarrel at that time.
Thut same day a German officer
was brought into the hospital and
put in the bunk next to mine. Of
course, I casually looked at him,
but did not pay any particular at
tention to him at that time. He lay
there for three or four hours be
fore I did take a real good look at
him. I was positive that he could
not speak English, and naturally I
did not say anything to him.
■ Once when I looked over in his di
rection his eyes were on me, and to
my surprise he said, very sarcasti
cally, "What the hell are you look
ing at?*' and then smiled. At this
time I was just beginning to say a
few words, as my wound had pre
vented me from talking, but I said
enough to let him know what I was
doing there and how I happened to
be there. He evidently had heard
my story from some of the others,
though, because he said it was too
bad I had not broken my neck; that
he did not have much sympathy
with the Flying Corps anyway.
lie asked me what part of Amer
ica I came from, and I told him,
"California," After a few more
questions he learned that I hailed
from San Francisco, and then added
to my distress by saying, "How
would you like to have a good, juicy
steak right out of the Hofbrau?"
Naturally I told him that it would
"hit the spot," but I hardly thought
my mouth was in shape just then to
eat. I immediately asked, of course,
what he knew about the Hofbrau,
and he replied, "I was connected
with the place a good many years,
and 1 ought to know all about it."
(To lie Continued.)
HUNS NOW PLAN TO
EXTEND BATTLE LINE
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very ambitious. They expected to
push through as far as Bethune in
a circular movement southward
along the canal. This document
stated that the ratio of forces would
be three German regiments to six
British companies and certainly the
enemy outnumbered the allies great
ly.
The British division which made
such a gallant stand at Glvenchy,
twice throwing the Germans <>it,
then holding the place, was recorded
as being very weak.
The Germans began the attack 1
with an intense bombardment and
then put down one of their heaviest
barrages thus far seen. Under pro
tection of this they advanced.
Vigorous Counterattacks
The Germans this morning were
in possession of about half of the
village of Ploegsteert and Ploeg
steert wood, on the Flanders battle
front just to the north of Armen
tieres.
The fighting was continuing this
morning north of Armentieres with
the British still holding Messines
ridge and Wytschaete, which yester
day changed hands several times.
During the day the enemy suc
ceeded in entering not only these
positions but La Creche. Nieppe and
Hollebeke. Vigorous counterattacks
forced the enemy from all these
places.
WHITE IS ilONORKI)
Karl M. White, clerk to the chief
of police, while In Wllkefe-narre In
stalling a police record system for
the department there, was enter
tained at dinner by his fellow fclks.
He was presented with a rare speci
men of an elk's tooth. The presenta
tion speech was made by David
Thomas, a member of the legisla
ture from Luzerne.
DOORS CLOSED TO
HOLD BACK CROWD
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until it was necessary to close the
iloor, barring several hundred peo
ple from entrance. Despite the driv
ing rain, crowds thronged the build
ing through the entire day.
The furniture department of the
big sale occupies the anterooms and
space at the top of the flights of
steps, just before the entrance to
the main room. A washing machine,
several bedsteads, library tables,
stands, chairs, sofas, davenports and
a pianola are among the articles
for sale in this department. The
washing machine was one of the
most-sought articles in the sale,
many women desiring it for their
homes.
A Wide Selection
In the main auditorium every
thing from bedsteads to hatpins,
from groceries to phonograph rec
ords, are displayed in profusion,
ready for sale. The grocery depart
ment is the first inside the door. Ice
cream, fresh cream and buttermilk,
country eggs, creamery butter, fresh
bread, cakes and confections, fresh
fish, canned goods and groceries of
almost every sort found in a first
class grocery store, are offered for
sale at this counter. The ice cream
and dairy products are from the
Hershey creamery. Bricker's,
Schmidt's and Standard bread is on
sale, too. A large Swift's premium
ham was brought in this morning
and this toothsome delicacy was
quickly disposed of. At the same
counters, stationery, face powder,
dental goods, chest protectors,
brushes, chewing gun, bath salts and
other goods of a like nature can be
purchased. The largest article for
sale is a piano.
A beautiful old marble clock bears
a ticket with $lO as its price. The
.clock is a magnificent old French
j model which, perhaps, graced some
Parisian beauty's home in bygope
years. Lamps of every size, from
splendid piano lamps to the small
kerosene and gas lamp, can be pur
chased at the sale. There are oil
stoves, vacuum 'cleaners, lawnmow
ers, dishes, glassware, china, in pro
fusion and variety, with prices rang
ing from one cent t $lO. Many
bargains are to be found among
these articles.
In Luck
Old Turkish rugs, tapestries, wall
hangings and pictures cover the side
walls and many of the big display
cases. There are many beautiful old
carpets to be found among the col
lection. One colored man came run
ning into the room this morning. 110
ran back to the carpet department
and after a few moments searching,
found a big roll of linoleum. He
beamed his delight as he paid the
purchase price and started for the
door. "Why all the happiness?" he
was asked. "Why, boss," the man of
[color replied. "You see I work for
Dives, Pomeroy
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Friday Specials Invite Savings on Seasonable Merchandise
No Friday Specials men?N^ckwea^ °" 15 C Women 's Handkerchiefs Boys' Shoes II Pillow Case Muslin Boys' Shirts
r\ ' ' Hemstitched Linen Handker- .> nn „„„ 45 inch bleached pillow case
C. U. U., or Lace Stocks and Jabots and chiefs. % inch hem, 13c value. hoe S . a olid leather Special, Friday only, yd 69c and 73c negligee percale
Mail or Phone orders ed va?uta to ,r y mUSS " Specia1 ' only too I to 5%. Special, Friday only glx9o lnch bleached BI J% shirts, si.es 12% to 14. Special.
Ul I "UIIC uiucis <-• $1,45 seamless; slight mill stains. Spe- Friday only 30c
Filled D '- , P S ' e """' D ' Ve '- POn " ro> * S '° W ° rt - C '*'i™. a "p y .2oy i'iUw.?'- 00 Dives, Po„„.y . B,..art,
• Street Floor Street Floor Street Floor, Rear Basement Men's Store
L °Fineß"bbon f .... 25c Drawer 2sC Men's' Handkerchiefs Girls'.Shoes Pillow Cases Women's and Misses'
■ssws. s jtzzzteiks; .
Vide; values to 50c. 12 years. Special' Friday mh only \ 5c sizes 2 %. 3 alld 3%. Special. broidery. Special, Friday only, * 3 - 50 sweaters; limit two gar-
V uai, may onij, Friday only Sl.es> SI 00 ments to a customer. Special.
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, ~ ~ JC „ „„„„ „ ■ Friday only 95c
Street Floor Dives ' ??™ r A oy v t stewart > Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart. Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Second Floor sireei i. loor ( Street Floor, Rear Basement Men's Store
d P ,Xcuf"'. Fri : 39c 79c S " een Doors Misses- Lace Shoes Mens Bath Robes
Plain and fancy mesh Pattern trim- Walnut stained screen doors. $2.00 black kidskin lace shoes. gauntlet gloves. Special, Friday *r on tf>rrv wn „ hfh r .
Veils assorted stvles and rnlnrs ™ed with tucks, lace Insertion or with all necessary fixtures. Spe- solid leather soles and low. Hat only 95c $5.00 terry wash bath robe
valuess9c iXd wiVh cial. Friday only $1.50 heels. Special. Friday only, 25c gauntlet canvas gloved dav onlv K Speclal ' s Voo
\alues to 59c. shed with hemstitched hem, $1.39 with leatherette palm. Special, day only fcl.J')
™ ~ lace or embroidery. Regularly, Fridav oniv !<•
Di\es, Pomeroy & Stewart, 5100. Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Dives PornVroVi Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Street Floor Soconrl pinnr Basement . ~, „ jji\es, romcroy &. Stewart,
ona *' oor Street Floor, Rear Men's Store Men's Store
' Umbrel!as T Friday 98c FrTdTy onl^ 1 "" 2 10c Pakro Seed Infants' Shoes Art Needlework Toilet Goods
eTrvrfr'Vf?? isrsc2r? , ...r£
. 1 women, covered sucars linrnverod h Seeds. Special, Friday only, 2oc heels. Sizes 4to 8. Special, Fri- , _ „,. . . , ,
* l ' 2o valufe ' • d°shes, waU placques " * day only 98c 60c Btam P ed Turklsh towols - tJIV™ v brU3heS " * Spe °
Tiivos Pnm m v i, „ Dives. Pomeroy & Stewart, ♦ Special, Friday only 35c 1 riday only 15c
' Street Floor ' Zement Basement Dives. Pomeroy & Stewart, Finished models consisting of d ™ c on c , o ' d creanl ' Specittl, * 3 r ':
1 cushions, lunch cloths, center y J
pieces, dresses and caps. Spe- 25 ? glycerine and rose water.
' : cial. Friday only, half price. Specia1 ' Friday only ,0c
Laces and Nets Silk Lamp Shades Women's Handkerchiefs Suit Linings SI,OO to $3.50 Beiiefonte bas- Friday Znw . P °^ < !! r .'.. . Sp f°i9o
SpS. La Fr7daVVnly C yrrd Wl ec Sp'ecia? only 10 "0% Cotton Handkerchiefs, colored incheVllde/ °Friday p'ice. SPeC ' al, | sc talcum powder. Special.
Figured Silk Net, 36-in, SI.OO ' rolled edge, 5c value. Special, only, yard 24c 5c skeins D. M. C. assorted Friday only 10c
value. Special, Friday only, yd., „" , . k , shades > 10 inches. Friday only 3c , B ® c whi te wash satin; 32 colors. Special, Friday only, 25c perfume Snecial Fridav
50c Special, Friday only 98c Inches wide. Special Friday „kein fo „ n l h n l. special, iTiday
„ 1 Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, only, yard 75c onl> ' DOUle IJC
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart. Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, nivp , Pnm „„ v . efnronrt
Street Floor Basement Street Floor. ( Street Floor Thlrd Floor ° ives ' P B T oet Flfor
Groceries Electric Boudoir Lamps • Dress Shields Black Dress Goods Colored Dress Goods
Baker's sweet chocolate, 2 *5.98 hand decorated boudoir 33c and 35c Omo dress shields. $1.50 diagonal serge; all wool. Jewelry Specials
UC P $-98 SPeC ' al ' 15 ° SpeC ' a1 ' FHday 0nly • yard> sl °° 2 B0 "utter dishes. Spe- In the Fnda y S 3 le
a K f al r.^^ hea^ FOOd :. $5.00 hand decorated boudoir ciaf VZIT T* "avy wool taffeta. Spe
"Not-a-Seed" Raisins, 2 pks.. **92*6 *Boc sanitary belt and protec- 05c 2.60 silver plated roll trays. clal ' only, yard ... $1.50
0F ""J""'; k. $3.98 hand decorated boudoir SPeC,a,> " M ° 3.50 unfinished worsted; 54 S P eclal ' J sc pla,d '"verbloom; 36 in-
Mixed \ egetabies, can ... 12c lamps, butterfly design. Spe- ? 5c sanitary aprons. Special, inches wide. Special, Friday $5.00 silver plated electric can- ches widc ' ln ten st y' eß - Spe-
Sauerkraut, can 13c clal, Frida y on, y $1.98 i-riday only 19c only, yard $2.19 .. .. . ... cial, Friday only 09c
dlesticks with silk shades. Spc
l>ebanon Bologna, lb 2c Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart. Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, SI.OO shepherd checks; 12
Hunt's Supreme Peaches, , Basement Street Floor Street Floor cia1 ' * nday onl " ,S ' ttß inches wide; in green and brown.
heavy syrup, 35c value, can, 27c •— —^______ L SI.OO white ivory puff boxes.
„ j , _ . „ Special, Friday only, yard .. 71c
Borden s Peerless Evaporated
' ' sl-95 green poplin; 46 inches
Steel Cut Coffee, 6 lbs., for 98c Basement Specials casement Wash Goods Cotton Dress Goods 2ifc pearl bead necklace. Spe- wide. Special Friday only yd.
ih o s ® c Suiting imitation Peter . , ' i u
Three rolls 10c white crepe Thompson linen. Special, Fri- 39c Poplin in light and dark cial, Friday only 19c
California Peeled Peaches, lb. toilet paper. Special. Friday Plaid" yard® 3 ' SPeC ' al, I<> ' day °S 25c brooches and bar pins. $3.50 broadcloth; iri stone.
Kellogg's Drinket, can .. 19c $1.25 solid brass nickel-plated fSfig ylSa^.. 50c Foulard. 36-in. Silk finish Special. Friday only 15c Kreen and garnet Special, Fri-
White Flaked Rolled Oats. 4 " row 1 n - "ned casseroles. 29c Percales and Madras, 36- black, navy and green. Special. 60c silver deposit salt &nd pep- ay only, yard . .$2.49
lbs 250 S P ec,a '- * riday only 98c ln . special, Friday only, yard, Friday only, yard 3c <2 50 Burp#na c , oth; 5< lnchcs
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mona OolanK teu, can, IBc & 35c > M.h 3po- *"*'' "'W . Dlv.., Pom.ro, 4 St.w.rt,
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Dives. Pomeroy & Stewart, £, lveSj Pomor oy l Stewal t, Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, strcct Floor Divcs ' p o"eroy & Stewart,
Baaement • Basement Basement Street Floor B rCCt 1 ,00r Street Floor
a woman in Front street—don't say
her name, please. This woman was
going to give me this linoleum for my
Kitchen, but tile rummage sale peo
ple got it from her. It'll just lit my
room, 'cause 1 measured it, and I'm
going right down to put It In now.
I'ou see, boss, 1 knew dat linoleum,
an" 1 found it right away, 'fore the
others saw the bargain. It's old and
worn, but it's all right, boss!"
Cushions, pillows and pictures are
Ln the next department. Among the
oddities is a huge bust of Sir Walter
Scott, which is a life-size replica. A
beautiful cast of Lincoln, a painting
of Woodrow Wilson and hundreds of
beautiful pictures may be found in
this department.
NoUiing Is Omitted
The sporting goods department is
one of the most interesting features
of the entire sale. Old revolvers,
guns, a huge old sword, a Russian
cutlass, pennants, roller skates, suit
cases, a small bicycle, pipes, razors,
a pair of tine pearl opera glasses
with the name of a famous Parisian
maker stamped on the case: ice
skates, a xylophone, a camera and a
pair of very valuable Bausch and
Lomb lenses, a flute, a film tank de
veloper and a razor strop—these are
among the articles classed in the
sporting goods department. A disc
phonograph record, personally auto
graphed by Jan Kubelik, the great
violinist, and a magnificent collection
of disc and cylinder records are on
sale.
In the toy department, one can
know his fortune. A new style for
tuneteller, Into which one drops a
penny to learn of his life's fate, is
found there. It is thought that this
was formerly used as a slotmaehine.
A toy horse and a hobbyhorse are
on display, with a large number of
books. Dresses, coats, sweaters, hats
and all articles of women's wear are
found in the women's departments.
Men's apparel is also on sale, this
including hats of all sizes, shapes and
materials: trousers, coats, shoes,
slippers, neckties, etc.
No End to Bargains
In the bargain department there is
a great amount of jet trimming to
be found. Other articles include
glove cases, spectacles, pincushions,
collars, pillow tops, traveling bags,
trunks, supitcases, embroidery floss,
a compass, paper cutters, a mag
net, a carved tomahawk and other
interesting articles. Cut flowers and
seeds are on sale for the gardener
and flower lover. A piano made in
Stockholm, is labeled $25. A fine
sewing machine and a baby carriage
for twins, awaits purchasers. Tennis
racquets and pencil points are on
sale, thus showing the wide range
of articles which await buyers.
Women in charge of the sale are
highly delighted with the large
crowds which have been in attend
ance, despite the inclement weather.
Immense crowds are anticipated for
the following days of the big sale,
which will continue to-morrow and
Saturday. Hours are from 10 to 12
and 1 to 6. Terms are cash and there
are no deliveries.
CANDIDATES QUIZZED
ON PROHIBITION
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prohibition amendment, will you
pledge yourself to assist In promptly
bringing it to a vote as well as to
vote for It yourself?
"Second—What will be your atti
tude toward anti-liquor legislation
for Pennsylvania?"
Prompt Hep lies Requested
In conclusion the letter of the com
mittee stated that unless a prompt
reply was received it would be un
derstood that the candidate's "atti
tude is such that you do not wish "it
Known."
Krnest V. Claypool, district super
intendent of the Anti-Saloon League,
with headquarters In the Dauphin
Building,' stated to-day that many
unauthorized reports were abroad re
garding the intentions of the organi
sation which be represents and he
declared the attitude of individuals
in the Anti-Salocn League could not
be accepted as the official action of
the body at any time. He made it
clear that the county leagues had- it
within their jurisdiction to endorse
candidates and that the fundamental
principle was to treat all ciuididates
who were openly and squarely com
mitted on the prohibition question
with the same consideration.
Dr. Claypool does not favor en
dorsement of one candidate as
against another when both are de
clared advocates and supporters of
the anti-liquor proposition.
The questionnaire sent out by the
Dauphin County Ratification Commit
tee went to all candidates, irrespec
tive of party or faction, and it is
stated to-day that in due time the
matter of the attitude of the candi
dates will be taken up by the com
mittee.
Those candidates who neglect or
refuse to make their position clear
regarding the liquor question can ex
pect no consideration whatever from
those who favor the ratification of
the amendment. It Is said that cer
taln of the candidates now in the
field have either declined to commit
themselves or are inclined to strad
dle the question and these will be
published to all anti-liquor voters as
unworthy of support at the primary.
Uatiphin to He "Dry"
It has been understood for weeks
that the several Republican candi
dates in Dauphin county would de
clare themselves in favor of the
amendment and it is expected that
they will do so. but the Ratification
Committee insists on direct state
ments from the candidates them
selves.
There were already fourteen dry
counties in Pennsylvania and three
new ones have been added this year.
It is also reported that three inore
will go dry. These facts are taken
by the prohibition forces as indicat
ing the rising tide of sentiment in
favor of the amendment..
As all the prominent candidates for
Governor have pledged themselves to
support the amendment, the issue is
practically eliminated so far as the
Gubernatorial contest is concerned.
It is now centered in the members of
the Senate and House and the fight
will be made squarely in the legis
lature. Here and there the liquor
forces are pretending to believe that
they will be able to control the Leg
islature, but this propaganda is re
garded by the temperance folk as
camouflage that will deceive no per
son familiar with the conditions.
The executive committee lias been
very Industrious, arranging plans
for co-operation of all prohibition
forces so there will be no suggestion
of friction. Byway of keeping all
partisans informed of the objects, a
resolution was formulated at the
meeting yesterday, as follows:
"As legally the votes of legislators
alone can ratify the national prohi
bition amendment, though there may
te the possibility of influencing ot
votes by other officers, it is the
judgment of this committee that un
der present conditions it will be wise
for the temperance organizations of
Dauphin county to concentrate all ef
forts In the campaign before the pri
mary election to secure the defeat of
wet candidates and the nomination of
dry candidates for the Legislature."
Ten Per Cent. Increase
For Jennings' Employes
The Jennings Manufacturing Com
pany, makers of dresses and neg
ligee shorts, have made another in
crease of ten per cent, in wages, with
five per cent, extra bonus for opera
tors whose output reaches a certain
mark. For some time the operators
have ijeen receiving ten per cent,
above their work tickets .and this
new increase and bonus will repre
sent a full twenty-five per cent, in
crease.
It is the ambition of the firm to
maintain a model establishment for
which end the building has been
equipped with the most modern ap
pliances, even war gardens being
established for employes in the rear
of the building. A test fire drill
proved that employes can leave the
building and get back to work in
one minute and a half. The system
inaugurated has resulted in increased
business, goods shipped out the first
three months being double the
amount that of last year.
POULTRY KA IS Kits ASKKD
TO SIGN PLEDGE CAnDS
As a campaign measure toward se
curing 100,000 new poultry raisers in
Pennsylvania, a pledge card has been
prepared for all persons who care to
help their country by engaging in
poultry raising. The pledge card
should be filled in and sent to the
War Poultry Commission, State De
partment of Agriculture, Ilarrlsburg,
Pa., which is conducting the cam
paign.
390 Ships Carry Men
and Supplies to France
>VnNhlnKton. April 11. By re
stricting Imports, withdrawing ships
from the less necessary trade chan
nels; and obtaining neutral tonnage
by agreement the United State- has
been able to put 2,762,605 tons of ship
ping into tile trans-Atlantic service
to carry men and munitions to France.
Of this 2,365,.141 tons are under Ameri
can registry, the remainder being
ships operated by private Interests
and neutral tonnage. There are in
all 3!to ships, of which 222 are of
American registry.
It was said yesterday tlita the ship
ping situation, from the viewpoint of
the United States, was more favor
able than at any time since the na
tion entered the war.
Vanguard
Fast as has been the establishment of cantonments, camps
and naval stations, the constructions forces of the Bell
System have more than kept pace.
The tremendous demands of the War and Navy Depart
ments at Washington have not only been met, but have
been anticipated, and for months there have been hundreds
of Bell men "over there" building the lines of communication
for Pershing's men.
The placing of the entire facilities of the Bell System at the
unreserved disposal of the Government has been a tre
mendous factor in the preparing of the Nation for the
mighty struggle.
THE BELL TELEPHONE CO. OF PA.
W. H. FETTER, Local Manager,
HARRISBURG, PA.
Brigadier Genera!
Discharged From Army
Wosliington, April 11.—Discharge
from the Federal service of Brigadier
General Frederick E. Resche, of Min
nesota, a National Guard officer born
in Germany and charged with unpa
triotic expressions and sentiments,
was announced yesterday by the Wr r
Department.
The discharge was ordered bjr
President Wilson after an investiga
tion of the charges. General Resche
has been serving with the Thirty
fourth National Guard division, com
posed of troops from Minnesota,
lowa, Nebraska, and North Dakota
new training at Camp Cody, Nov
Mexico.