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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
RED CROSS IS
READY FOR DRIVE
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All the companys property about the
mouth of the shaft was then cleared
for fear of an explosion.
Last night the timbers of the main
entry were burned out and dropped
resulting in serious slate and coal
falls, which impeded the rescue work
The state mine rescue car arrived at
10 o'clock last night, but was unable
to operate.
The list of missing was officially
placed at 20 to-day.
Four American-born workmen
were reported to be among the min
ers entombed when an electric gen
orator operating a fan exploded and
set fire to the wood braces, accord
ing to company cials. The flames
started 200 feet from the elevator
shaft, it was said.
Partly suffocated and his clothing
and hands burned, trip driver
emerged from the burning mine early
last night. He related how he lay
on the floor of a mine car and his
mule pulled him to the shaft. He
said that the other miners had start
ed further back in the burning pass
age.
A huge water tank was emptied
into the shaft by company of the
Steubenville fire department which
arrived here to help fight the fire.
Rescue parties worked in relays in
an effort to reach the entombed men.
a crowd of more 1000 men, wo-
men and children thronged the en-
trance to the mine last night, watch
ing the work of rescue, eager for
any word as to the condition of the
men back of the flames. No ex-
plosion has been reported so far.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
DEMOCRATS IN
FURRY TRY TO
MUDDY WATERS
Work Time-Worn Gag of "Off
Year" in Effort to Dis
arm Republicans
SEE COMPLETE DEFEAT
Gasp For Breath Because of
Overwhelming Majority
of G. o. p. Votes

The last-minute activities of the
Democratic machine leaders here
are exciting amused comment among
practical political workers because
of the ostrich-like tactics that have
been resorted to in order to camou-
f1age the absolute breakdown of the
Democratic campaign in the city
and county. The afternoon organ
of the machine declares that lone of
the features of the present campaign
for mayor is that it occurs in a So
called "off year." when national
issues are in no sense involved. No
Republican, for instance, need con-
Germ himself for a moment with
what effect on the national situation
his vote for mayor will exert, be-
cause it will exert none"
Republicans are not being deceiv-
ed for one instant by this sort of
silly argument. They recall that the
nonpartisan law, an alleged reform
backed by Democrats everywhere as
a means to achieve minority victor
les, was used over and over again
to put over" Democratic machine
favorites and this law having been
repealed the same influences are now
exerted to create party apathy
among Republicans and indifference
to Republican candidates. Every
party worker understands quite we'll
that a conspicuous victory this year
will put the Republican lines in fine
shape for the greater battle of 1920.
So they are going to concern"
themselves with getting out big
Of M frxrtt tI,ef 10,
the Wilson machine here to divert
their attention from the main issue.
Gasp For Breath
Gasping for breath in the effort
to overtake the tremendous lead of
the Republican host, the morning
organ of the Democratic machine
declares that ninety per cent. or
more of the organizations (pre-
sumably Republican, workers in
this city and county are men who
themselves have a selfish interest in
the election; they either hold the
jobs themselves or are related to
those who are in the public serv-
Ice" This remarkable discovery is
followed by the statement that they.
the workers, care nothing for the
qualifications of a candidate or cam
paign issues; the sole issue with
that reason many of them would as
readily support felon as a saint"
OF course, say the Republican
workers, the sainted Democratic
politicians are only interested in
helping their own alleged pursuits
to office and have no desire whatever
to promote the interests of the
Democratic machine. In the same
amusing appeal the morning organ
OF the Wilson outfit in Harrisburg
after this wall over the awful Re-
publican workers who have no in
terest in the public welfare, declares
that the average voter" has only
one concern which is the "keeping
down of public expense and HAVING
public business administered hon
estly and efficiently"
Looking toward Washington and
It's awful record of inefficiencv nm
der the present administration the
Average voter" when he is a Re
puoilcan. can only grin at the du-
pIicity of the machine outgivings in
Market Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
SURPRISE ON
ANNIVERSARY
Mr.. and Mrs. William Irwin
Are Honor Guests at In
expected Party

Mr.. and Mrs. william H. Irwin
celebrated their thirtieth wedding
anniversary yesterday at their home,
1872 Green street. Early in
the evening they were honor guests
at a family dinner, after which they
attended prayer meetingS little sus-
pecting that on their return they
would find the executive officers of
the Harrisburg w. c. T. u. assem-
bled to greet them.
Mrs. Irwin, who for the past
twelve years has been superintend-
ent of temperance and labor for the
local w. c. T. u, was completely
surprised by the unexpected visit of
her co-workers who presented her
with a bouquet of beautiful radiance
roses. Her children gave her a din
ner set of 100 pieces earlier in the
day, and she received numerous
pieces of lovely cut glass and other
gifts.
The house was artistically deco
rated with chrysanthemums, a color
scheme of pink and white prevail
ing. The guests enjoyed a delight
full musical program.
Those present were Mrs. S. 3. Ell
lenberger, Mrs. Samuel Gardner,
Mrs. Walter Davis, Mrs. Charles
King, Mrs. J. Carroll Kinter, Mrs.
George First, Mrs. Charlotte Cooper,
Paul Frey, William Mathiot, of Phil
adelphia; Miss Claire First. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph E. Steckley, of Phila-
delphia; Mr.. and Mrs. John w.
Swartz, Mr.. and Mrs. Janvier Irwin
and daughters, Marie and Ruth,
Harold Irwin and Marlin Irwin.
Mr.. Irwin is we'll known in this
city as an engineer on the Philadel-
phia division of the Pennsylvania
Railroad.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
10th Ward Republicans
Rally to the Ticket

Republican workers of the Tenth
ward. numb bering more than so, held
a meeting last night in Woof's Hall,
Fifth and Woodbine streets, and
pledged their support to the entire
Republican ticket and to the passage
of the four loan issues which will be
balloted for next Tuesday.
A number of candidates were pres
ent also and urged the workers to
work for the loans and for an over
whelming Republican majority. The
workers gave assurance that the
ward would be carried by the Re-
publican party by a big vote.
Alderman c. J. Householder presided
at the meeting, and some of the
speakers in addition to Mr.. Househol-
der were Prothonotary Charles e.
Pass, Harry F. Owes, Charles w.
Burtnett, Dewitt A. Fry, H. G. Pet
ers and ]. H. Kramer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
Current Events Given
to Capacity Audience

DR. George Earle Raiguel, physi-
clan, traveller and lecturer began a
series of current events talks for
eight Thursdays during the winter
months in the Civic Club this morn
ing, under the direction of the Col
lege Club. DR.. Raiguers theme was
THE Peace Treaty and the League
of Nations" and capacity audience
heard in a nutshell what Ii would
take weeks to read and digest. DR.
Raiguel says that other nations look
on America as most spiritual and
est idealst. That when we entered
the war so abruptly and energeti-
cally we brought an element hereto
fore Misunderstanding u a holy war in
more senses than one. That the
fault is not found with peace treaty
but with this special one, for the
four men who are looked on as gods
ibv their nations are not infalifble
That the League of Nations really
exists and that the question with
America is shall .enter-arh I nv
brothers keeper"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
RESCUERS TAKEN
OUT OF MINE
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Gilbert, chairman of the Red Cross
Chapter, that the women of the dis
triCt enroll themselves for this pa
triotic service, had it's effect.
Outside Lining Up
The city of Harrisburg is Just one
unit in Harrisburg Chapter. The
river towns of Cumberland county
are in the district, as are all towns
in Perry county, and the balance of
Dauphin county excepting Steelton
and Middletown. In every town in
this large field - in which the popu-
lation is 225, 900, Red Cross workers
are making ready.
In the campaign last year Harris
burg Showed up" the entire state.
It's record was an amazing one. The
chairman for the state in 1918 was
Francis Farquhar, of York. Mr..
Farquhar each day looked for the
report from Harrisburg; and he re-
garded it as a I 1-2 to I indication
of what the balance of the reports
would be like.
II think we can repeat that record
this year." said Mercer B. Tate this
morning.
More Captains Named
Additional captains have been
named for the drive, 1t was an
nounced this morning.
Captains in the second district. in
charge of Mrs. G. L. Culmerry, are
Mrs. S. Ort Bowman, Mrs. j. r. Bill
let, Mrs. J. H. Steele, Mrs. Roscoe
Bowman, Mrs. F. II. Baldwin, Mrs.
John Kob, Mrs. e. E. Graeff, Mrs.
Jacob Dubs, Mrs. r. V. McNeal,
Mrs. Nj. II. James, Mrs. John Ems
minger.
Those named by Mrs. Dillinger,
in charge of District No. 5, are Mrs.
AL Seligman, Mrs. Charles McNaugh-
ton. Mrs. John Kelley, Mrs. William
II. Buckley, Mrs. Kiester, Mrs. James
Brady, Mrs. Joseph Ibach, Mrs.
David I. Miller.
In the sixth district these cap
tains have been named by Mrs. F.
II. oyster: Mrs. J. M. Shelly, Mrs.
Herman p. Miller. Mrs. Oscar G.
Wickersham, Mrs. Boyd Nj. Ogelsby,
Mrs. Lewis M. Neiffer, Mrs. w. g,
SchooleX
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
Rotary Club to Have
Surprise" Luncheon

The luncheon committee of the
Harrisburg Rotary Club announces
a surprise" luncheon for the club
next Monday noon at the Penn-Har-
ris. Asked for details of the pro-
gram to-day, c. Linford Scott, the
chairman. said that at the commit
tees request he could say nothing.
1T is to be complete surprise from
start to finish" he continued. Not
a member is to know anything about
1t until he arrives at the hotel, and
even then there will be no announce
ment until the doors of the ball room
are thrown open for the luncheon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
Colored Republicans
to Hold Big Rally

Another big Republican rally is
scheduled for tomorrow night. 1t
will be held at Odd Fellows Hall.
Briggs and Cowden streets, and will
be under the auspices of the William
c, Sproul League, one of the strong
est organizations of colored voters in
Harrisburg. The meeting will be
presided over by Marshall Ficklin.
The speakers will include all the
Republican candidates. There will be
music by the band, and it is probable
a short parade will precede this meet
ing, which is scheduled to start at
o'clock
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
Not a Dull Minute Spent
at Cove Summer Home

There was not a dull minute spent
at the Halloween party and dance
held Wednesday evening at the sum-
mer home of George Miller at Cove.
The cottage and lawn were decorated
in autumn colorings and during the
evening there was music by the Bar
nett chorus of this city. clever sleight-
of-hand work by Charles Steever and
fancy dancing by David Ream. Sup
per and cider were served to the fol-
lowing guests:
The Misses Viola Barnett, Rhoda
Smith. Mabel Mortz. Hnda Kephart,
Ruth Shaver, Helen Miller. Mrs. Geo.
Miller. Mrs. w. J. Miller. Laura Miller,
Merton McIntire. Elsie Presley, Sadie
Biting, Norman Biting, Harvey Bit
ting. Harold Smedley, George Barnett
Charles Barnett. William Binkley
David Ream, Charles Steever. Pau
Ebersole. Paul Miller. George Miller,
William Miller, Junior Miller, Joseph
Smith, Robert Miller, John Rum.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
HUNTERS EAGER
FOR LICENSES

The entire supply of hunters Ii
cense tags furnished to County
Treasurer Mark Mumma, totaling
$3.50, was exhausted to-day, estab-
fishing q new record of tags issued
in this county. Mr.. Mumma has or
dered 1900 more licenses from the
State, but does not expect to receive
them for a few days. Because of
the rush of applicants to-day, re-
ceipts were issue to each one ap-
plying for a license, and instructions
were given that anyone who hunts
and does not have the regulation
tag, should make one and wear it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
WILL PROBATED

The will of Joseph e. Rhoads, late
of this city, for years a dealer in
building materials, was probated to-
day and letters on the estate issued
by Register Ed H. Fisher to the
widow, Mrs. Louisa Rhoads and a
son, Ross r. Rhoads. In the will an
structions that the business con-
Quoted by Mr.. Rhoads during his
lifetime should be continued under
the management of his son.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
MARRIED AT PARSONAGE

Miss Gertrude Christensen, of Sta
ten Island, N. Y, and j. Kennard
Weaver, of 1850 North Twenty-fifth
street, Philadelphia, were united in
marriage in this city, at the parson-
age of Grace Methodist Episcopal
Church, the Rev. DIR. Robert Bag
nell officiating.
The bridegroom is we'll known in
this vicinity having attended the
Dickinson Law School. There he
was elected president of his class,
vice e-president of the Athletic As
sociation and played shortstop on the
Varsity ball team, At the close of
the season he was elected captain.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
John H. KREINER

Funeral services for John H.
Kreiner, aged AZ years, who died at
the University Hospital, Philadel-
phia, Tuesday, will be held Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock at his
late residence, 3S9 Reilly street, the
Rev. Edwin Rupp, pastor of otter
bein United Brethren Church, off,
ciating. Burial will be made in the
East Harrisburg Cemetery. The body
was brought to this city yesterday
by Hoover and Son. Mr., Kreiner,
who is survived by his wife, Bessie
Kreiner, Was passenger fireman on
the Middle division of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad. Three years ago he
was forced to retire owing to ILL
ness and conducted a cigar store at
339 Reilly street He was a member
of the B. of F. and E., No. 174.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
MRS. ANNIE f. soURBEER

Mrs. Annie e. Sourbeer, age So.
died yesterday at her home 1918
North Front street. The survivors
are husband, Henry S.. two sons,
Uriah, Hummelstown; and Harry E.,
Harrisburg; one daughter, Mrs.
Harry Lindsey. Harrisburg; and two
brothers. Abram and Harry Pelen,
of Harrisburg. The funeral will be
held from the late home of the de-
ceased, Saturday afternoon. at 1.30.
Services will be conducted by the
Rev. John Daugherty, pastor of Boas
Street United Brethren Church, to
which deceased belonged for a num-
ber of years. Burial will be made III
East Harrisburg cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
Bandits Attack Train,
Killing Passengers
BIZ Associated Press

San Antonio, Texas. Oct. 80. - A
band of so or 60 rebels under COM
mand of General Guzman, who re-
Gently left the ,Carranza army and
Joined the revolutionary forces of
General Almazan, several days ago
attacked a passenger train on the
Mont terey and Gulf Railroad, killing
four passengers and wounding a
number of others, according to a dis
patch from Laredo to-day. The at
tack on the train took place about
20 miles east of Monterey. The Car
rama military guard detrained and
returned the fire of the bandits. kill
ing several of them.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
North Russian Army
Claims Further Advance
BIZ Associated Press

Archangcl Wednesday, Oct. "a
further advance of the North Russian
army is reported by the general staff
to-day. Its statement claims that
the anti-Bolshevik forces have reach
ed Birumcheff, $50 versts south of
Omega, where they have formed a
junction with the forces on the rail-
way front. In the Omega sector the
capture of 100000 cartridges, 1000
shells and other booty is reported.
The road along the Omega river. the
statement adds, was found strewn
with the bodies of soldiers and horses
and with vehicles which had been
mired and abandoned, the Bolsheviki
having dropped everything and fled
into the forests.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
Launch Fight Today
On the Labor Section

Washington, Oct. 30.-To-day a de-
termined group of Senators will
launch a fight to eliminate the labor
section of the Treaty, opening a de-
bate which, in view of unsettled
labor conditions over the country, In
expected by the leaders to last for
at least a week. The battle is ex~
pected to be the more spirited be-
cause it is regarded as holding out
whatever hope remains of writing
any amendment into the Treaty.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
SEEK TO BREAK UNION

Madrid, Wednesday, Oct. 29.-The
syndicalists of Barcelona have issued
a manifesto declaring the lockout
decided upon by the employers sew
eral days ago, is designed to break
up the workmen's organization. The
syndicalists maintain the workmen's s
organization has a perfect right to
exist, as proved by government sup
port of it's social policy and the prom
Use of the government to maintain or
der during the lockout.
The newspaper Abe. one of the few
papers supporting the lockout, de-
nies the employers are divided and
says the lockout will be successful.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
Polytechnic Hospital to
Gather Harvest Donation

Mrs. G. A. Zimmerman. 1859 Market
street, this morning announced that
the Women's Auxiliary of Polytechnic
Hospital will on Saturday and Mon
day place bags in Harrisburg homes
for the annual harvest home dona-
ton held for the benefit of the insti-
tuition at Front and Harris streets.
Trucks will call for these bags
Wednesday and Thursday of next
week." said Mrs. Zimmerman. THE
Women's Auxiliary hopes that when
donations are ready the women of
the city will place the bags in the
vestibule or on the front veranda,
SO that the trucks can gather them up
without delay"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
VESPER SERVICES

The opening vesper service--of the
fall at the Y. w. c. A. will be in
charge of the industrial department
and will be held Sunday at o'clock.
A pageant Christ for AmeGdca" Is
being prepared by the girls as the
principal part of the program. Miss
Martin will play a violin number ana
the devotions will be in charge of
Mrs. Mabel Cronise Jones. Tea will
be served at o'clock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
WILLIAM G. FTCKES

William C. Fickes, As years old,
long an employe of the Central Iron
and Steel Company, died last even
ing at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Samuel Zearfoss, 1886 North street.
He is survived by three sisters, in
addition to Mrs. Zearfoss, as follows:
Mrs. John H. Hoffman and Mrs. Mil
ton Burd, of Harrisburg. and Mrs.
Frank E. Vase, of Duncannon. Flu
neral services will be held at his sis
ter's home on Saturday evening at
o'clock. Burial will be in Newport
Cemetery on Sunday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
Visit of Belgian Royal
Family Concludes Today
BIZ Associated Press

Washington, Oct. 30.-The visit of
the Belgian royal family to America
drew near its end to-day This, the
last full day of their stay in this
country. provided a diversified pro-
gram, including an informal tea at
the White House at o'clock with
Mrs. Wilson and a visit to the Naval
Academy at Annapolis by King AL
bert and Crown Prince Leopold.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
TO ENTERTAIN KIDD1Es

MRS. Augustus Wildman, Jr. will
entertain at a Halloween party TO-
morrow afternoon. Invitations have
peen issued stating that MADAME
halloween Will be "at home" for the
klooIes, Friday, October 81, and that
1ne hrst oroomstick will leave Moon
Sorner at o'clock, going to 2635
North Sixth street. chanring 80
Spook avenue and returning NJ
o'clock
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
SUPPLY OF HARD
COAL NOT LARGE
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said to be especially bad. Pea aid
buckwheat coal is practically all
that is obtainable in a number of
the surrounding communities, ac-
cording to some dealers.
officials of the State Department
of Mines declared to-day that they
were without information as to how
far the soft coal strike would extend
in Pennsylvania. The inspectors will
make some reports as soon as the
strikes begin.
State Police officials said to-day
that they were ready for any emer-
gencies, while the Governors office
was keeping the Adjutant Generals
Department informed as to reports
received.
The State authorities declare that
they will be prepared for any steps
to support sheriffs and local authori.
ties who may call for aid.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
CLAYTON +. WILLIS

Clayton F. Willis, age 81. died this
morning at his home 1916 Market
street. The survivors are a widow,
Ida Willis, and six children. Funeral
will be held Saturday afternoon at
2.30 o'clock. The Rev. Clayton A.
Smucker, pastor of Stevens NJ. Il.
Church will offiiciate. Burial will be
made in st. Johns cemetery, Shire
manstown.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
HIGHWAYMEN STRIKE

Fifteen or twenty men engaged by
the State Highway Department in
resurfacing the road through Hum
melstown struck this afternoon for
40 cents an hour instead of 35 cents.
Upon being assured that they would
get the raise they went back to work
immediately.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
CHURCH ELECTS OFFICERS

At ConSreSat1onaI meeting held in
the Nagle Street Church of God last
evening, the following persons were
elected: Elders, B. F.. Smith, w. II.
Maxwell, Robert Cooper and Joshua
Charles; deacons George Dickey, w.
II. Fry, il. c. Nitchman and Evan
Gabriel; deaconesses. Mrs. Catharine
Mess and Mrs. Joseph McCool. These
officers will be installed at the reg
ular services on Sunday evening at
7.30 o'clock
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
MANAGER ENTERTAINs

Fl. s. Parthemore, manager OF the
Walk-Over Boot Shop, entertained
the members of that organization
last evening at dinner at the Penn
Harris followed by a theater party
at the Majestic. The following were
present: Miss Jean F. Guistwite, Miss
Catherine Hagen. Miss Maude
Groce. u. S. Rife. Harold Eyler, Mr..
and Mrs. John KEEPER and MIR. and
Mrs. H. S. Parthemore.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
MISS sTAMM TO TEACH ENGLISH

A new class in English will be or
ganized at the Young Women's
Christian Association. Miss Maude
Stamm will be the instructor Miss
Stamm is a graduate of .Vassar Col
lege. has specialized in English, and
is well qualified to take charge of
this work. All women and girls who
wish to take up this study should
register this week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
Deaths and Funerals
MRS DAVID NERKT,E

Mrs. Sarah J. Merkle, aged 81
years, widow of David R. Merkle,
died last evening'a at the Merkle
homestead near Shiremanstown.
She is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. M. w. Jacobs, of this city. Fu-
neral arrangements will be announc-
ed to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-30
BUYS PROPERTY

]. William Ray1es to-day purchased
from Harry Kaylor, of Union Deposit,
the new two-story brick building at
315 Chestnut street. occupied by Alex
ander and Scott, and the Capital City
optical Company. 1t is said that the
consideration was approximately S24.-
000