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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
Serious Coal Shortage
Blamed on Producers
and the Railroads

Washington, May 21. - The btu
minous coal shortage is blamed on
the railroads, in a report to-day by
the Gederal Trade Commission. Pro-
ducers, by taking advantage of the
lack of cars, are charged with re-
sponsibility, however, for prevailing
high prices.
There is. no scarcity of coal in
the ground" the report says. There
is sufficient coal in the bituminous
coal mines now being operated, not
only to supply the present demand,
but also to supply a greatly increas-
ed demand. The unprecedented de-
mand for this fuel In the past six
months together with the difficulties
of rail and water transportation, not
only have absorved the coal as fast
as it could be shipped from the
mines, but have led also to almost
complete exhaustion of the coal
stored at tidewater points and at the
docks on the Great Lakes.
The country faces a serious state
of affairs in obtaining a commodity
which is basic to practically every
form of its military and industrial
activity"
Under war time conditions" says
the report, lit may become the duty
of the government to take steps SINH
lar to those found necessary by bel
hgerent European countries and not
only to regulate the distribution of
coal from the mouth of the mine to
the ultimate consumer by allotting
the quantity of the product which
the different classes of consumers
shall be allowed to purchase. but
also to establish the prices to be paid
by different classes of consumers.
At a time like the present
excessive profits should not be per-
mitted to be eXtorted from the public
by producers and distributors of any
prime necessity of life"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
BIDS FOR SEWERS

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re-
ceived by the Superintendent of
Streets and Public improvements at
his office, Room 800 Commonwealth
Trust Company Building, No. 222 Mar
ket street. Harrisburg, Pa, up until
noon or Tuesday, May 20, 1917, for the
construction of SEWERS in the fol-
lowing highways: FIFTEEN FEET
WIDE ALLEY, between LEXINGTON
WICONISCO STREET, to a point 465
feet south; LENOx STREET, from
NINETEENTH STREET, to a point 25
LINE; and in FORTY FEET WIDE
STREET., between JEFFERSON
STREET and SEVENTH STREET,
from SCHUYLkILL STREET, to a
point 115 1-10 feet north of SCHUYL-
KILL STREET. Blank bids and speci-
fcations may be had on application
The right to reject any and all bids
is reserved.
w. II. LYNCH,
superintendent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
GENERAL PLANS
ARE TO STAND
Commission Discusses Com
plants of Rerouting in
Germantown

The Public Service Commission in
a decision dismissiug complaints of
the Central Germantown Avenue
Business Association against the
routing of cars of the Philadelphia
Rapid Transit Company on German
town avenue, Philadelphia, says that
If the commission found that some
business had been diverted by the
change in cars it would not justify
the commission lin setting aside or
disrupting Il comprehensive re-rout-
ing scheme installed for the benefit
of the whole city"
The commission says that the pub
lie service company law was not
passed for the purpose of taking
from the carriers their right of initi-
ative or to supplant their discretion
by substituting our own. The ad-
ministrative authority of the COM
mission is to be exercised only when
and If the utility companies and car
riers fail to meet their public obliga-
tions requiring them to render rea-
sonable and proper service
Commissioner Ryan has dissented
fom the decision in the case.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
Capitol Hill Notes

Governor Brumbaugh will not issue
his proclamation for the registration
under the selective draft act until late
tonight or tomorrow, as he is await
ing further information from Wash
ington.
Tomorrow afternoon the Governor
will meet with the sheriffs and mayors
to discuss the plan for registration.
Of ninety-siX kilograms sent to Of
ficials requesting them to come here
replies have been had from ninety
two.
The Supreme Court began it's an
nual sitting here to-day with nine
cases listed. but will not hand down
any opinions until tomorrow. The
Court heard Dauphin county appeals.
including State tax cases. The case
of the State through Insurance Com
missioner O'Neil against the Union
Casualty Company, which involves a
receivership, was nonprossed. Attor-
neys admitted to practice We're: T.. A.
Tabor, Pittsburg; owen p. Bricker,
Lancaster, and William r. Dawson,
Franklin.
The State Defense Commission will
meet at the office of Governor Brum-
baugh tomorrow to discuss the plans
of the commission in relation to the
Public Safety committee. The commits
sion will also take up measures to CO.
operate in the registration under the
selective draft law.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
How New Law Will Make
Soldiers of Its Citizens

Washington, May 21.-Here is the
way the War Department will eXer-
else the draft-how a man now a
civilian may become soldier within
the next few months:
/. On June 3 he registers in the
election precinct in which he resides.
He goes on about business.
>. After delay of several weeks,
perhaps month or more. the man
whose name has been drawn is noti-
fled by the War Department either
that he has been exempted from serv-
ice or that he has been selected. Il
the latter, he is told when and where
to report.
3. He reports at the time and place
designated, probably a local armory.
is given his equipment and transport
ed to a concentration camp.
In case he believes he should have
been exempted and was not, he is en-
titled to carry his case to the local
federal court for settlement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
MUCH INTEREST
in VICES
Record = Breaking Congrega-
tons Attend; Liquor Harsh
ly Dealt With

Services of intense interest in a
majority of Harrisburg churches yes
terday attracted record-breaking con-
gregations
The liquor traffic was severely scor-
ed by the Rev. DR.. Robert Bagnell,
pastor of Grace eMthodist Church, in
sermon on The Trail of the Saloon
In Pennsylvania" He traced the de-
vastating path of liquor in the state
from early revolutionary days to the
present. In conclusion, DR.. Bagnell
plead for nation wide prohibition inn
mediately.
After the meeting two resolutions.
one seeking nation-wid prohibition,
and the other protesting against the
domination of the Legislature by the
liquor interests" were adopted by the
congregation.
Another service which attracted
large attendance was at stevens Me-
mortal Church, at which Bishop Will
liam f. Mcdowell spoke. Previous to
the meeting the Epworth League in
stalled officers.
The Teachers Training class of the
Second Baptist Church graduated four
at commencement exercises in Swab
Hall last evening. The graduates
were: Mrs. Susan Jordan Ewell, Mrs.
Alice Wyatt, j. Marshall Miles and
Mrs. Alive w. Greene.
Camp Curtin NJ. E. Church held an
other stirring series of services yes
terday. Next Sunday, during the cell
ebration in observance of the anniver-
sary of the dedication of the old
church a memorial tablet to soldiers
who enlisted at Camp Curtin for the
Civil War will be unveiled.
During the service at Market Square
Presby terian Church yesterday the
Rev. DIR. George Il. Hawes, pastor,
read replies from Congressman to the
petition for national wartime pTohi-
bition. Senators Penrose and Knox
said they would give it earnest con-
sideration, while Congressman A. S.
Kreider said he expected to vote for
.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
How's This?
. COrns Lift Out
! With Fingers-No Pain !!

Thanks to u new discovery made
from Japanese product your foot
troubles can be quickly ended.
Ice-mint as this new preparation is
called is said to shrivel up hard corns,
soft corns or corns between the toes
so that they can be lifted out easily
with the Ringers. It's wonderful.
Think of it; only a touch or two of
ice-mint and real foot-joy is yours.
There is not one bit of pain or sore
ness when applying it or afterwards
and it doesn't even irritate the skin.
IL your feet are inclined to swell or
puff, or IL you have cracked or bleed
ing toes, it will draw the Inflammation
right out and quickly heal the sore
and tender places. 1t is the real Jap
anese secret of fine healthy little feet
and Is greatly appreciated by women
who wear high heel shoes and by men
who have to stand on their feet all
day. Try it. Just ask in any drug
store for few cents worth of ice
mint and learn for yourself what solid
foot comfort really is. There is MOTH
ing like it.-Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
WEST VIRGINIA TO PUT ALL
TO WORK AS WAR MEASURE

Charleston, W. Va, May 81. =
Every able-boded citizen of West
Virginia from 16 to 60 must work at
least thirty-six hours a week, under
a law passed Saturday by the Legis-
lature.
This war measure includes per-
sons having incomes and who have
no specified employment. 1t is to
become operative in thirty days. The
penalty for violation is forced en-
ployment by counties or municipal
itieS
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
Men Engaged Actively.
in Interstate Commerce

Washington, May 81. - The New
York Workmen's Compensation law,
recently upheld as constitutional by
the Supreme Court. was construed
to-day by the court as not appliable
to workmen injured on ships, while
in New York navigable waters. The
general and federal maritime laws,
the court decided, are exclusive and
paramount.
The New York law by to-day's de-
cision was construed as not appli-
cable to railroad workmen injured
while actually in Interstate COM
merce. AS to such federal employ
ers' liability act was held paramount
and exclusive.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
Presbyterians Vote to
Reunite Church FatiOns

Dallas, Texas, May Il. - The Gen
eral Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church in the United States of Amer
lea, in session here to-day voted
unanimously in favor OF reunion for
the two branches of the church. the
North and the South. A copy of the
resolution was ordered sent to the
Southern Assembly now in session at
Birmingham, Ala.
A resolution favoring national pro-
hibition of the liquor traffic was
adopted. Copies were forwarded to
President Wilson, Vice-President
Marshall and Speaker Clark, of the
Hous of Representatives.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
u. S. to Build Great
Fleet of Battle Planes

Washington, May 21.-Tobyhanna,
Pa, heretofore used as an artillery
range. has been chosen for a canton
ment site, it was announced by the
War Department to-day.
a second training campsite in At
lanta was designated to-day. making
two for that city. Locations of sites
at Greenville, 5. c., and Amityville,
l.. l., We're also announced.
The nature of the cautonment at
Tobyhanna has not finally been deter
mined, but work has been ordered for
clearing ground for machinegun oper-
atjons and it is probable that a ma
tional guard machinegun school will
he established there.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
PHII.ADEI1IIiA i'I;OnUCE
bY sISNVVIuItu IFt9S
Philadelphia, May 81. - Wheat

Philadelphia. May 81. - Wheat -
Corn : Market higher; No. 3, yell
1.79; No. 5, yellow, S1.76QL77
Oats = The market is steady;
/ No. ,. white, S0QSlc: No. 3. white. 7SQ
/ 79c.
Bran = Market lower; soft winter,
per ton, $4,000 1900; spring. per ton,
Reined sugars-steady; pow
SSnfectioners, 4. 74Oc;
Butter The market is steady;
western. creamery. extras, 4OQ4 Ale;
nearby prints, fancy, 43c
Eggs - The market is higher;
Penn VtNanla ana other nearby ursts
free .g'ses. $lO95 per case; do, current
western. extra. tlrsts. free cases, S10.95
per case; do. tirsts. free cases, SlO.65
per case.
Live Poultry-The market is steady;
lS@2Oc; old roosters, i6QlSc; spring
chickens, SoQS6c; ducks. l7q2lc,
= doGx Dressed PSSultry The market ii is
good TO choice. 25a - Isc; do. small
sizes, ssQs4c; old roosters, zoe;
ioaStinS chickens, western 2Sm 5cc
Sr0iing SSr0iiIiing fhiSksns western 2SgSSc; Sc
spring ducks nearby. 2SR25c; DO,
western. c2Qe4c; geese, nearby 10
Ggic; do. western, lSQ2oe; turkeys
western. fancy, large, SEW 3Sc; do
western. fair to good. 500 Sic; do,
ss9mmon. 24V27c: 90. old toms. $50
Potatoes - The market is dull;
Pennsylvania choice old, per oushel,
s2.!5@ 500: New York, per ,bushel,
S2:'5 q 500; Maine, per bushel $2.Ij
2;25: Jersey, per basket. Sl.o0.pLia
Florida, new, No. l, per barrel, SlO,5OW
ii.YU; FLORIDA; new, No. :. per barrel.
rel. $1,000 500; south Carolina, new.
No. l, per barrel $1,000; South
No. |. per barrel, $3.50 q 1900; South
Carolina culls, per barrel. $500 q 100.
$1,000; No. >. at st.25@7.75.
Flour-The market is unsettled.
sas. clear. SlS:OO@13.75; do. straight,
spring tirsts, clear S12.500 1900; do.
patent, Sl2.50Gl3.O0; do. favorite
brands. sis 55ai6.5O.
No 'd large Sfares balss s2loadsll5o aae No. r l.
small bales. S2l.O0 a 21.5O: No. >. $3.50
q 1850; No. 3, $4,000 1850; sample.
Glover miXed-Light mixed. $1S.5O@
1850; No. l, do, $17.5O@ 1900; No. >,
CHICAGO CATTLE
By associated Press
Chicago, ILL.,. May y. Cattle -
Receipts. -21,OOo; weak. Native beef
cattle, $9.5Oa 1876; stockers and feed
ers, $500 1885; cows and heifers,
$6,60q11.5o; calves. $4,000 14.75.
Wethers, sl2,75Gi5.75; lambs, sI5.75
Hogs = Receipts, $1,000; slow. Bulk
of sales, Sl5. .S5 q 1886; light, s15.10a
1855 SSE i6S6; Tough StG Si565 a fSSS So
pigs, Sl0.50@1450.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
TO SING SACRED CANTATA

A sacred cantata entitled THE
Nazarene, will be given at the Fourth
Street Church of Christ tomorrow
night at o'clock. A gift of fifty
dollars has been promised to the
church provided the church itselff
raises $3.50 before July /. The of
fering tomorrow night will go to-
wards this two hundred and fifty.
The cantata will be rendered by a
in the city and Wormleysburg. The
following singers will take part: So
pranos, Misses Mary Rudy and Ner-
issa Sadler; altos-Misses Lila Spen-
Ger and Geneve Ward; tenors' -
Ernest Dopke and Lewis Zarker;
bassos-Harry Baker and Harry
Troup.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
ELKs TO ABANDON PARADE

Boston, May 21.-The parade
which is usually a prominent feature
of national conventions of the Or
der of Elks will be omitted at the
gathering here in July. Edward
Rightor, grand exalted ruler, has
written to the convention committee
endorsing it's recommendations that
the parade be dispensed with and
saying that ::all displays should be
avoided and the efforts of those in
attendance at the convention be CEN
tered on determining the best and
most helpful patriotic service that
the order can perform"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
UKRAINE WANTS FREEDOM

London, May 21.--A dispatch to
Reuters Telegram Company from
Petrograd says the Kiev congress
of military delegates, representing
more than n million armed inhabi-
tants of the Ukraine district and at
the front, has asked the provisional
government to proclaim Immediately
the principle of national and terri
toriaI autonomy in Ukraine and as
first step create in the cabinet q
ministry for Ukrains affairs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21

FUNERAL OF MRS. FERNsLER

Funeral services for Mrs. Maurice
A. Fensler were held this afternoon
at 2 o'clock from the home, SO
Granite street, the Rev. Joseph
Daugherty officiating, assisted by
the Rev. II. w. A. Hanson. Burial
was made in the Harrisburg Gene
terry. Mrs. Fernsler is survived by
her husband, one daughter, Irene
Fernsler, one son, Maurice Fernsler
Jr., and two sisters, Mrs. william
Matzinger of CoXestown and Mrs
Eugene Mcintyre of this city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
MRS DIENER DIES

Mrs. Ella Diener, aged 6S, wife of
John G. Diener, of Mechanicsburg
died Saturday evening. She is sur
vived by her husband, four sons.
Charles T., William H.. John NJ. and
Herbert a. Diener. Funeral services
will be held from the home of her son,
John Diener, 1922 Kensington street
Wednesday afternon, at 1 o'clock. The
Rev. Mr.. Kepner,- pastor of the Me.
chanicsburg Evangelical Church, will
officiate. Burial will be made at Car
fgIg
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
Executor.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
have been granted by the Register OF
sor, late of Raysorville Heights, Sus-
quehanna Township, Dadphin County,
Pa, deceased, to Harry B. and Charles
Raysor, to whom all persons who are
indebted to said estate are requested
to make payment, and all persons hav-
ing any legal claim against or demand
upon said estate, shall make the same
known without delay.
HARRY b. RAYSOR,
CHARLES RAYSOR,
Administrators.
Penbrook. Pa.
/. b. SWARTZ, Attorney,
los North Second Street,
Harrisburg, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
sWEDEN,s CROPS POOR

Stockholm, May 21.-A state CEN
sus on the condition of winter wheat
and rye on April 80 in all the Swe-
dish provinces shows prospects of
less than a middling crop every
where, except in the province of
Blekinge, where there will be an
average crop.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
Cleanup Force Working
in Central Part of City

The second week of the annual
spring cleanup started day with
the four gangs of men covering a
large district in the central part oil
the city.
The remainder of the week will be
needed, healthy officials said to com.
plete the work in the section of Di-
vision street, as practically no col
lections of ashes were made for weeks
at a time during the winter
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
MRS. SUNDAY IMPROVES
BY Associated Press

New York. May 81. = Mrs. Will
liam A. Sunday, wife of~the evange-
list, who was operated on last night
for appendicitis, now is out of dan
ger and there is every reason to hope
for rapid recovery it was an
nOunCed TODAY.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that Let
ters OF Administration on the Estate
of Mary M. Bowman, late of Susque-
hanna Township. Dauphin County,
granted to William II. Ensinger. resi-
dent of said Township, r. +. d., No. q.
to whom all persons indebted to said
Estate are requested to make pay
ment, and those having claims or de-
mands will make known the same
without delay.
WILLIAM II. ENSINGE Err,
Or Administrator.
BEIDLEMAN & HULL ATTORNEYS
Kunkel Building,
Harrisburg, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
LOSES FAMILY OF SIX
BY Associated Press

Middleport, Ohio, May 81. = Six
persons. Mrs. John Betting and her
five children, were burned to death
in their home at Minersville. near
here, late last night Mr.. Betzing
was away from home on fishing
trip at the time.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
Legal Notices

NOTICE - Letters of Administra-
tion on the Estate of Daniel Shuey,
deceased. HAVING been Granted to the
undersigned residing in Progress,
Dauphin county, Pa, all persons in
debted to said Estate are requested to
make immediate payment, and those
having claims will present them for
settlement.
WILLIAM SIUEY,
JOHN A. SHUEY,
Administrators
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
GERMAN MINISTER SORRY,

Copenhagen, May 21.-The Ger
man minister at Stockholm Is re-
ported in news dispatches to have
visited the Swedish foreign minister
and expressed deepest regret at the
sinking of the Swedish steamers
vAstarland. Vixen and Asnen.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
MRS. o,DONNELL. DIES

Mrs Rose A. O'Donnen, aged 54.
died yesterday at her home, 425
Crescent street. She is survived by
her husband, four daughters. Lii
liam, Winifred, Agnes and Alice.
and three sons. James. Patrick and
Anthony The body will be taken to
Pittsburgh for burial.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
GENERAL CLEMENT HERE

General C. NJ. Clement. commander
of the National Guard division. was at
the Capitol to-day in consultation
with Adjutant General Stewart. He
also presented case to the Supreme
Court
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21

and number, thereby insuring prompt
delivery by the carriers.
FRANK c. SITES.
PosamSter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
RIOT FOR FOOD

by TSS0tIlfeu FTcsS
Lisbon, May 2I.-The scarcity of
bread and potatoes has caused an
outbreak of rioting here. Mobs at
tackled several stores but order was
restored by the police.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
FAMOUS MAYO BROTHERS
IN MEDICAL CORPS

Washington, d. c.. May 21.-Doc-
tors William and Charles Mayo, the
famous Rochester, Mimi. surgeons
and specialists, have been appointed
majors in the medical corps.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21

NOTICE - Letters Testamentary on
the Estate of Chas. ii. Myers, late of
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa, de-
ceased, having been granted to the un-
dersigned residing in Harrisburg, Pa
ali persons indebted to said Estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment, and those having claims will
present them for settlement.
UNION TRUST COMPANY OF PENN
SYLVANlA,
Executor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
CHICAGO ROARn OF TRADE


Chicago. ILL.,, May 81. - Board of
Trade closing:
Wheat-July. 2.22; September, 2.1O.
Corn - July, 1.54Ss; September
LAZY.
Pork-May, 3S.25; July, $3.50.
Lard-July, 22.55; September, 22.67.
Ribs-July, 2O.62: September, 2O.77.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21

PROPOSALS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING
BIDS will be received up until II
o'clock noon, June =, by Mr.. r.. w.
Whitman, Progress, for a School Build
ing in Glenwood, Susquehanna Town
ship. They shall be sealed and mark
ed IBID for School Building"
Plans and specifications can be Sc
cured from the architect. II. b. Shoop,
Fourteenth and Walnut streets. CITY
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-21
FRANK R. LEIB'
& SON
Real Estate and Insurance
Office, No. 18 North Third St.
Harrisburg, Pa.
FOR SALE

1415 and 1417 Shoop St., 2 II =,
story frame dwellings. Price right
to quick buyer.
1910 N. Third ST.. 3-story brick
store and apartment building,
store room 63x15 and a 3-room
apartment on first floor. Two
apartments, rooms each or one
Groom and bath apartment, Sec
ond floor; 3-room and bath
apartment on third floor. Elec-
trio light, city steam, on lot COX
1855, Myrtle avenue. in rear.
1901 n. I'd St.. brick dwelling
on corner; suitable for apart
ments; price right.