WHAT WOMEN CAN DO. Over Two Thousand Now Employed by the P. R. R. Co. Following the decision reached by the management of the Pennsylvania railroad, last spring, to open avenues of employment for women and girls, in as many lines of work as possible, more than two thousand have entered the service of the lines east of Pitts- burgh and Erie, in the operating de- partment alone. The total number of girls and women at present working in the operating department is 2,360, and the greater part of these have been employed in the last two months. Among the forms of railroad serv- ice now being performed by women, to which more than orcinary interest attaches, are the following: Seventy-one signal women are at work, and six signal women are on the payrolls; there are four women locomotive dispatchers, 19 station cleaners, 206 car cleaners, two draughtswomen, 104 messengers, 20 student-messengers, 10 extra-messen- gers, 23 station agents, 1 ticket seller, 3 bureau of information attendants, 1 pump attendant, 42 block operators, 2 machine hands, 5 street watchwomen, 5 upholsterers, 1 parcel room attend- ant, 12 drawbridge tenders and 18 store attendants. In the lines of work more custom- arily followed by women there are 433 telephone and private branch ex- change operators, 84 matrons, 29 jan- itresses, 2 stewardesses, 78 stenogra- phers, 1102 clerks and 1 cook. The announcement that the Penn- sylvania railroad proposed to employ women on a large scale was made May 1st, 1917. At that time practic- ally the only women in the service, on the lines east of Pittsburgh, were a few station agents, telegraph and tel- ephone operators, ete., and a limited number of women clerks who had been experimentally employed in one of the large departments in Broad Street station, Philadelphia. The general superintendents of the various grand divisions were directed by the general manager, early in the spring, to make a special study of the possibilities of general employment for women, on all portions of the rail- road, and to ascertain especially whether or not they could be efficient- ly used in such forms of service as light machine shop work, telegraphy, telephony, train dispatching, ticket selling, car cleaning, etc. The em- ployment, at the present time, of 2,360 women and girls, at diversified forms of work in the operating department of the railroad, is the result of that investigation. Outside of the operating depart- ment, women and girls have also been freely taken on, since the new policy went into effect. A compilation of the total number in all departments, and on all divisions of the railroad, is now under way. Exemption Boards ‘Must Hurry Draft. Washington, D. C., July 30.— Prompt and efficient work by district exemption boards is expected by gov- ernment officials as a result of strip- ping all red tape from the procedure of the tribunals. President Wilson's executive order outlining the princi- ples to govern exemptions, coupled with instructions to the boards from Provost Marshal General Crowder, are regarded here as setting in mo- tion the last phase of the selection process with a momentum that in- sures a minimum of confusion and de- lay. ; The object of instructions is to im- press the boards with the view that their primary purpose is to select the personnel for the national army from the great reservoir of registered men in the shortest possible time. To that end they have been informed that no legal precedents bind them and that there need be no adherence to rules of evidence or other technicalities of court procedure. Attorney General Gregory set in motion today further machinery to in- crease the size of the registration reservoir from which the 687,000 men of the first call are to be drawn. Thousands of men failed to register, it has been found, for one cause or another. Through the district attor- neys, the department of justice is rounding up these men and when found they will be assigned numbers which will insure their being called up for examination at an early date. They will be given the serial numbers of men near the top of the list already permanently discharged for physical reasons. The first reports of the local boards on physical examination are beginning to appear. As yet, however, they are not complete enough to make any logical deductions to the probable av- erage of rejection for this reason. The draft statistics of the Civil war, which showed between 25 and 30 per cent. rejected on this ground, still are the best guide on the question. Such figures as have come from the local boards are in general harmony with the old average. The average of rejections on phys- ical grounds in regular army recruit- ing has been far higher, but condi- tions are entirely different with the selective draft forces. In many districts where examina- tions are proceeding a large number of men have asked for affidavit blanks on which to submit applications for exemption because of dependent fam- ilies. This is no criterion on the ex- emptions to be granted, however, as each case must be considered on its merits. HEAR QUOTA COMPLAINTS. Harrisburg, Pa., July 30.—Lieut. Col. E. A. Kregar, of the United States army sat today with Col. Frank E. Sweeney in hearing complaints about quotas under the draft and it was announced that no credits would be allowed for enlistments on re- serves. - Col. Sweeney announced tonight that the quotas furnished could be used until revised quotas were sup- plied. These figures he added, would hold good until a man was ac- tually called to the colors. The na- tional guard credits are now being checked up and will be ready .in a few days. Col. Sweeney also said that boards should apply to mayors and sheriffs, not to the draft headquarters here, for filing cases and other para- phernalia, * | HORSE NOT YET ABANDONED No Tractor Has Yet Proved Itself Equal to Animals in Handling of Light Batteries in Action. According to a statement by the war department, the forecast frequent- ly ventured, that horses are to be dis- placed by tractors in our light field ar- tillery is not yet justified. Experi: ments now being made with motor- ized batteries are apparently proving successful only with heavier types. The motorized light battery would be ideal, of course, says the Providence Journal. Good horses are scarce, their upkeep is costly, they can be worked only a limited number of hours on a stretch, their care requires the serv- ices of soldiers who could be valuably employed otherwise, and the animal casualties in war appeal to human sympathy as well as occasioning 8 heavy burden of expense. For the horse or the mule in the transport service the motor is readily substituted. But it appears that no machine has yet proved itself equal to animal power for bringing a light battery into action, or “saving the guns,” under conditions that often exist. In a parade over a highway the motor would serve, but for pulling power in mud, for a dash over a rough field, a plunge to the selected firing po- sition, or quick unlimbering for action, which may be a maneuver of seconds, no tractor yet invented approaches the mobility of the trained battery horse. And mobility is the life of the light battery. HAS HIS GARDEN IN BARREL Los Angeles Man, With Small Back- yard, Conceives Idea for a Unique Strawberry Patch. A Los Angeles man whose backyard was too small for growing strawber- ries, conceived a clever idea, which is described in Popular Mechanics. He made a strawberry patch out of a barrel. Holes about 12 inches apart were bored in rows in its sides. Sev- eral tin cans with perforated bottoms were piled one on the other in the cen- ter of the barrel and enough dirt was thrown about them to fill the recepta- cle up to the first row of holes. After the dirt had settled sufficient- ly strawberry vines were planted in the holes and allowed to hang outside. This process was repeated until the barrel was full and vines had been set in all the holes and on the top. As the soil was added, cans were piled up through the center to provide an irrigation passageway. A hole was bored in the side near the bottom to allow water to drain off. Using Old Tin Cans. We used to have some thrifty for- eign neighbors who always used their tin cans several times over, says the Syracuse Post-Standard. In opening a No. 3 tomato or other can, place the can bottom upward and lay a big, very hot coal on the central circle or cap. In a minute remove the coal, when the tin cap is easily lifted. Re- move the contents of the can immedi- ately, wash, dry thoroughly and store in a dry place, saving the little circu- lar tin centers for use again. When it is wished to use the can again in preserving tomatoes, berries or other foods, proceed as with a new tin can. If one is at all handy with the solder- ing iron the can is resoldered with no trouble at all. Never put tomato or acid fruits in any but tomato or berry cans, as such have been specially treated to withstand the action of the acids. Corn, peas, beans, etc. can be put in used tin cans in which such vegetables came, if they were opened properly. Try your hand first at open- ing and resoldering any old tin can. The work is very easily done. War Reduces Insanity. War as a palliative of insanity is a theory unfamiliar to most people, but we have no reason to doubt the conclu- sions of Doctor Oswald of the Glasgow Lunatic asylum on the matter, says the London Globe. One phase of the sub- ject is instructive and significant. This is “the removal of the powerful effect of poverty on the mind and its replace- ment by the higher standards of living and remunerative employment.” Pov- erty and unemployment are thus by medical testimony more fertile causes of insanity than war. That is a lesson to be borne in mind when the war is over. Danger of Sleeves and Ties. Although time and again workmen have been warned regarding the dan- ger of loose clothing when working around machinery, it appears that many of them persist in ignoring the danger. As a result 986 workmen were killed in the United States by being drawn into the wheels of machinery or thrown to death when parts of their clothing became caught in rotating members. Loose sleeves and neckties are prolific sources of danger, and should not be tolerated for a single moment by the careful worker.—Sci- entific American. Not Much to Ask. The landlady bustled up to lier new lodger as he came down to breakfast the first morning. “Good morning, sir,” she wheezed. “Good morning,” said the lodger. “I.hope you've had a good night's rest,” said the landlady. “No,” sald the mild-mannered little man. “Your cat kept me awake.” “Oh,” said the landlady, tossing her head, “I suppose you're going to ask me to have the poor thing killed.” “N-no, not exaetly,” said the gentle lodger. “But would you very much mind having it tuned?” With the Churches of the County. Notes of Interest to Church People of all Denominations in all Parts of the County. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY. Christian Science society, building, High street. Sunday service 11 a. m. Sunday school 9.45. Wed- nesday evening meeting at 8 o’clock. To these meetings all are welcome. A free reading-room is open to the pub- lic every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4. Here the Bible and Christian Science literature may be read, bor- rowed or purchased. Subject, August 5th, “Love.” During the month of August the on- ly Sunday service at St. John’s Epis- copal church will be at 11 a. m., Mat- tins and address in charge of Prof. J. H. Frizzell, of State College. Visit- ors always welcome. Rev. M. DeP. Maynard, Rector. COLEVILLE. Lemuel Hampton is the owner of a new Ford car. James Kelley has been suffering with an attack of quinsy. Elliott Hollabaugh was a Sunday visitor at his parent’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith are visiting at the H. E. Garbrick home. Miss Cecelia Crissman, of Pitts- burgh, is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. E. Garbrick, and brother, Harry Criss- man. Miss Edith Lockhart, of Pittsburgh, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Alfred Smith, left for her home on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Davis moved to Tyrone last week. Abner Rider moved into the house vacated by Floyd Davis and Leonard Rhoads moved into the Rider nouse. Mr. Durner is seriously ill at this writing. Miss Nellie Wagner is spending a few days at the home of Curtis Mey- er, on the Branch. Mr. and Mrs. Struble, of State Col- lege, spent a few hours at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Korman. Misses Lavan Ferree, Sara Gilli- land and Margaret Snyder returned Tuesday from a ten day’s outing at Howard. Mrs. Maggie Williams spent Sun- day at the Grant Houser home. The Commonweal club have post- poned their festival until August 11. Senate Passes Prohibition Resolution. Washington, D. C., August 1.—A resolution for submission to the States of a prohibition amendment to the federal constitution was adopted late today by the Senate. The vote was 65 to 20, eight more than the necessa- ry two-thirds. As adopted the resolution contains a provision that the States must be asked to ratify the amendment within six years. The House still must act on the resolution. No Selfish Purpose. From the New York American. If it is commendable for our nation to be in this war without selfish pur- poses, it is desirable for other na- tions to be in it with purposes as un- selfish and as altruistic as our own. And surely it is desired and com- mendable for citizens of any country, and above all, of this free country, to urge the “peace without victory,” which our President himself but late- ly urged, the peace without annexa- tion or indemnity, which the Russian democrats demand. We Americans will fight determinedly, desperately, heroically, as long as we honorably must, but our purpose in war should be peace; peace without aggression or aggrandization, peace for our own people and for al! mankind. The pen is mightier than the sword. The gun our admiration moves. The hoe when foodstuffs must be stored, Likewise a mighty weapon proves. —Washington Star. Aggravation. The man of gentle mood and just, Who doesn’t want to have a fight, Becomes so angry when he must He's sure to see the job done right. Washington Star. ——American women residing in Australiz have crganized an Ameri- can-Australian League of Help, one of the objects being to send comforts to the American soldiers co-operating with the Allies. Seven-thirty A. M. Waiter—“What’ll morning 7” Fresh—“Breakfast.”—Burr. i W. Keichline, 62-4-6m you have this Architect.—Anna Bellefonte, Pa. Political Announcements. Jury Commissioner. We are authorized to announce that A. C. Ripka, of Centre Hall borough, is a can- didate for Jury Commissioner on the Dem- ocratic ticket, subject to the decision of the voters as expressed at the primaries to be held September 18, 1917. Tax Collector. We are authorized to announce that J. M. Keichline, of Bellefonte Borough, is a candidate for tax collector on the Demo- cratic ticket, subject to the decision of the voters as expressed at the primaries to be held September 18th, 1917. New Advertisements. XECUTRIX’S NOTICE.—In the matter of the estate of Dr. R. G. H. Hayes, a late of Bellefonte borough, deceas- o Letters testamentary in the above es- tate having been granted to the undersign- ed all persons knowing themselves indebt- ed to the same are requested to make prompt payment and those having claims against said estate must present the same duly authenticated according to law for settlement. SALLIE M. HAYES, Executrix, Harry Keller, Bellefonte, Pa. Attorney. 62-27-6t Furst | New Advertisements. New Advertisements. - — - ——rigeT New Advertisements. | ANTED.—Men 21 to 35 { years for Apply to agent. 62-29 brakemen and firemen. nearest N. Y. C. R. R. XECUTOR’S NOTICE.—Letters testa- | mentary in the matter of the es- tate of John G. Dubbs, late of Spring township, Centre county, Pa., de- | ceased, having been granted to the under- signed all persons knowing themselves in- debted to said estate are hereby notified to make immediate payment of said in- debtedness and those having claims to pre- sent them properly authenticated to OHN E. DUBBS, W. Harrison Walker, Atty. t Executor, 62-25-61 Bellefonte, Pa. UBLIC SALE OF REAL AND PER- SONAL PROPERTY.—The under- signed administrators of the es- tate of Savilla Walters late of Marion township, Centre county, Penn’a, deceas- ed, will expose to public sale on the prem- ises, three miles east of Bellefonte on the Jacksonville road on SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th, 1917, The following real estate and personal property to wit: A FARM Consisting of 142 acres, about 100 acres of which is cleared and in a high state of cul- tivation, with good frame house, good barn, good out-buildings, good orchard and a stream of good running water near the house. This is one of the most desira- ble farms in Nittany valley. HOUSE AND LOT Adjoining above premises a six room frame house, good stable with a 16x24 foot shop building, with all kinds of fruit on a lot containing two acres more or less. HOUSEHOLD GOODS Also at the same time and place a lot of household goods, consisting of bed- steads, mattresses, cupboards, chairs, par- lor organ, carpets, cooking utensils and everything used in housekeeping. Sale will commence at one o'clock p. m., when terms will be made known by CHARLES O. WALTERS, EDWARD M. WALTERS, Administrators. D. P. Wentzel, Auct. 425 Reynolds St., 62-28-3t Williamsport, Pa. OTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION.— In accordance with an Act of As- sembly known as the Uniform Primaries Act approved July 12, 1913, and supplements thereto, notice is hereby giv- en that a Primary Election will be held on WEDNESDAY, THE 19th DAY OF SEP- TEMBER, 1917, At which time the polls will be open from 7 o'clock a. m., to 7 o’clock p. m., for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices to be voted for at the Mu- Nieipay Election to be held November 6th, 1917: COUNTY OFFICES Each political party is entitled to nom- inate persons for the following County offices : Two Jury Commissioners. TOWNSHIP, PRECINCT, BOROUGH AND WARD OFFICES Each political party is entitled to nomi- nate persons for the following offices: Judge of Elections. Inspectors of Elections. Assessor. Registry Assessor. Councilmen. Burgess. Tax Collector. Auditors. Township Supervisors. Justices of the Peace. School Directors. Notice is also hereby given that peti- tions to have the names of candidates printed upon the ballots of the Township, Precinct, Borough and Ward offices for which nominations are to be made, as well as for party offices to be elected therein, must be filed in the office of the County Commissioners at Bellefonte, Pa., on or before August 22, 1917. DANIEL A. GROVE, WM. H. NOLL, Jr. ISAAC MILLER, Attest: County Commissioners. HARRY N. MEYER, Clerk. Bellefonte, Pa., July 23, 1917. 62-29-3t PERSONAL PROPERTY. — The undersigned administrators of the estate of Frank A. Crosthwaite, in pursu- ance of and in conformity with a decree issued out of the Orphans’ Court of Centre County, will offer at public sale at the late residence of said decedent on College Ave- nue, in the Borough of State College, County of Centre, and State of Pennsylva- nia, on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st, 1917 at 1:30 o'clock p. m., the following REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROP- ERTY: Household Goods, consisting of kitchen range, furniture, side-board, bed-room furniture, refrigerator, and other personal property of said decedent. Real Estate. All that certain messuage, tenement, lot and parcel of land situate and being in the Borough of State College, County of Centre, and State of Pennsylva- nia, bounded and described as follows, to wit: Beginning at south-west corner of Lot No. 3; thence along line of Lot No. 3, 150 feet to a twenty-foot Alley; thence along said Alley 50 feet to corner of Lot No. 5; thence along lot No. 5—150 feet to line of College Avenue; thence along line of said College Avenue 50 feet to the place of be- ginning. Being the same premises which were conveyed to Krank A. Crosthwaite, in his life-time, by William Foster, et ux., et al., by their deed dated the 4th day of April, A. D. 1908, and recorded in the Recorder's Office in and for Centre County, at Belle- fonte, Pa., in Deed Book Vol. 77, page 155. Thereon erected a two-story frame dwelling house with all modern improve- ments, and in good first class repair. TERMS OF SALE.—On Personal Prop- -rty.—Cash when goods are declared sold. On Real Estate.—Purchaser to pay 10 per cent. of the purchase money on day of sale; balance of the one-half of the pur- chase money to be paid upon confirmation of sale; and the remainder of the purchase money to be secured by bond and mort- gage upon the premises due in one year with interest. The purchaser to have the option of paying the entire purchase mon- ey in full upon confirmation of sale and delivery of deed. Possession of the premises will be given January 1st, 1918. THOMAS A. CROSTHWAITE, MARY A. CROSTHWAITE, Administrators of Frank . A. Crosthwaite, deceased. W. Harrison Walker, . Attorney for the Estate. 30-3t | SALE OF REAL ESTATE AND -DAY SEASHORE EXCURSIONS flaniic Ging Cape May, Wildwood, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, and Other Resorts SATURDAYS August 11, 25, and September. 1 $8.50 From Bellefonte 25 cents additional to Atlantic City via Delaware River Bridge Route. For details as to time of trains or stop- over privileges, see Flyers, consult Agents. t==Annual Asbury Park, Ocean Grove Excursion August 23. Pennsylvania R.R. 62-27-7t XECUTOR’'S NOTICE.—Letters testa- mentary upon the estate of Rachael A. Knox, late of Benner township, deceased, having been granted to the un- dersigned, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt payment and those having claims against the same must present them duly authenticated for settlement. DAVID G. KNOX, J. Kennedy Johnston, Executor, 62-29-6t Attorney. Bellefonte, Pa. E tamentary in the estate of James A. Noonan, late of the borough of Bellefonte, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate are here- by notified to make immediate payment and those having claims against the same to present them properly authenticated to LOUISE NOONAN, W. Harrison Walker, Atty. Executrix, 62-25-6t Bellefonte, Pa. XECUTRIX'S NOTICE.—Letters tes- OR SALE.—1914 Ford Touring Car. Mechanically perfect. Paint good. 62-28-tf SIM THE CLOTHIER. F F Cheap. 62-27-tf OR SALE.—Touring car, electric star- ter, lights, etc., full equipment. Everything in fine condition. For particulars address, P. O. Box 35, Woodward, Pa. OR SALE.—VALUABLE FARM, con- F taining 175 acres, more or less, more than 100 acres of which are in good state of cultivation. Park and woodland of 15 acres and balance in pas- tures and woodland, located in Bald Ea- gle township, Clinton county, Pa, about one mile south of Lock Haven, along state road and trolley line. Excellent buildings with good water and other facilities. Property of the late Walter Agar, deceas- ed. For terms and particulars, inquire of Dr. JOHN B. CRITCHFIELD, 62-28-tf Lock Haven, Pa. Excursion to Atlantic City Cancelled On account of the equipment being required for Governmental business and regular travel, the Excursion to Atlantic City, advertised for August 5th, has been cancelled. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD The District’s Latest and Greatest The Greater Blain "FAIR AUGUST 7, 8, 9, 10 ALTOONA, PENNA. ON THE NEW FAIR GROUNDS. EXCURSION RATES Free Vaudevil--Fine Racing--Good Music Something Doing Every Minute a DAYS 62-30-1t. RED CROSS! Have You Done Your Share? Do not fail to help in this great work. Send a contribution to Chas. M. McCurdy, Treasurer, Bellefonte, Pa. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASAAAAAAAAAAANNAAANN The First National Bank, 59-1-1y BELLEFONTE, PA. STANDS FOR POWER. EFFICIENCY. DURABILITY. FOURS. Touring from $ 940.00 to $ 985.00 Rima «15h © 11800 veryweather ,140.00 °° 1,185. Chassis a 850.00 885.00 Effective March 1st, Prices Advanced as Follows: CC SIXES. | Touri from $1,180.00 to $1,250.00 Roadster am $4700 2 "1230.00 Everyweather 1,380.00 '' 1,450.00 GIRS Victgria Top LAD © 150 ictoria Top 1.450. 1575. Hee one ora hor 1,450.00 *“ 1,500.00 GEORGE A. BEEZER, AGENT, North Water St. 61-tf. BELLEFONTE, PA.
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