VOL. XC.
NEW WAR INSURANUOE LAW,
Cheap Insurance for the Soldeir Boys Made
Fosstbls by Uncle Sam's Plans,
To the Officers and Enlisted Men. and
Women of the Army and Navy of
the United States and Their Rela-
tives :
The Becretary of the Treasury,
through the Bureau of War Risk In-
surance, has been charged with admin-
fstration of the War Ineurance Law
enacted by the Congress as a measure
of justice to the men and women who
BAUK IN OAVALRY,
Rumor of Short Border Service and
Then tor Italy,
[ By CORPORAL WILLIAM BAILEY }
Headquarters .M. G. Troop,
101st U. 8B. Cavalry,
Camp Hancock, Augusta, Ga.,
November 15, 1917+
Just a few lines to inform you that
need be, in the service of their country.
I wish to acquaint you with the ben-
¢fite and privileges which your Gov-
ernment has placed at your disposal.
It is essential that you and your fami-
fee at home should know of your and
their rights under this law in order
that full advantages may be taken of
them,
To care for the wife and children of
the enlisted man during his service,
the War Insurance Law compels him
to contribute up to one-half of his pay
for their support. The Government
on application, will generously add
to this an allowance of from $5 to $50 a
month, sccording to the size of the
family, Moreover, if the enlisted
wan will make some further provision
himeelf for a dependent parent, broth-
er, sister, or grandchild, they may be
included in the Government allow-
ance,
If, as a result of injuries incurred or
disesse contracted in the line of duty,
an officer or enlisted man or an Army
or Navy nurse should be disabled, pro-
vision is made for compensation of
from $30 to $100 a month to him, and
should he die, compensation of from
$20 to $75 a month will be paid to his
wife, hie child, or his widowed moth-
er.
In order, however, fully to protect
each person apd family, Congress has
made it pcesible for every toldier, sail-
or, and nurse to obtsin life and total-
disability insurarce. This insurance
applies to ir juries received while he or
she is in the service or after he or
she shall have left it.
Exposure to the extra dangers of
war makes the cost of life insurance in
private life insurance companies pro-
hibitive, It waa therefore a plain
duty and cbligation for the Govern-
ment to assume the risk of insuring
hundreds of thousands of our soldiers
and esilors who are making the su-
preme eacrifice. Under this law,
every soldier and sailor and nurse,
commissioned and enlisted, and of any
age, has the right, between now and
February 12, 1918, to take out life and
total disability insurance up to $10,000
ai a very low cos!, with the Govern-
ment, without medical examination.
This right is purely optional. The
soldiers and sailors are not compelled
to take insurance, but if they desire to
exercise the right, they must do so be-
fore the 12th of February, 1918, The
cost ranges from 65 cents monthly, at
the age of 21, to a $1.20 monthly, at
the age of 51, for each $1,000 of insar-
ance, This is a emall charge on a
man’s pay—amall in proportion to the
bepefit it ay bring, The premiums
will be deducted from his pay, if he
desires, thus eliminating trouble,on his
part,
To provide adequate protection un-
til February 12, 1918, during the pe
riod when the soldiers and sailors are
learning the details of this law, the
Government aatomatically insures
each man and woman, commissioned
or enlisted in the military service of
the United States, It pays the man
$25 a month during total permanent
disability ; if he dies within 20 years
it, pays the rest of 240 monthly instali-
ments of $25 each to his wife, child or
widowed mother,
1 desire to call the provielons of this
Justand generous law to the attention of
our officers and enlisted men and wo-
men 80 that they may not be deprived
their rights through lack of know-
ledge. 1ull information may be ob-
tained from the Bureau of War Risk
Insurance of the Treasury Department,
Washington, D. C. I earnestly urge
that the officers of the Army and
Navy give to the men under their
command all possible aid in helping
them to understand fully the benefits
that this insurance may bring their
families and the small cost st which it
may be obtained.
This is the greatest measure of pro-
tection ever offered to ite fighting
forces by any uation in the history of
the world. I: is not charity; it fe
simply justice to the enlisted men and
women and their loved ones at home,
and each and every one should promp-
tly take the benefits of this great law.
W. G. MocA Doo,
Becretary of the Treasury,
——————————
. Milk 8 Oents Quart,
Begiuning December 1st, milk will
be advanced In price from 7 to 8 cents
per quart.—D, F. Bmitb, Centre Hall,
ep ——— ss
Tuesday morning the ground was
~ covered with two inches of snow.
t
r
t
t
t
t
e
t
t
t
The change came about in this way :
(It is alleged
Our division headquarters
ely.” And that’s what was done.
Every last
eorganization of the cavalry, and it
Even
he Colonel—John P. Wood—of Phila
Troop L boye, who were scattered
0 come back and hers we are back
We are expecting an early call to go
o the border again, to what part we
ban anxious to go. An officer hse
I, for
A few days ago we received an ad-
xperience, The new fellows are glad
he new machine gun.
Last night I attended the funeral of
Bervices were conducted at the
The division authorities are about to
icles to the soldiers. This practice
biogs they bought at exorbitant
The government has offered insur-
In
In closing, let me say that Centre
Our new address is, ‘Machine Gun
* County Will Stay Dry *,.Johgson,
According to an item which has
** It took four years,” he sald, “by
liquor license’,
AI A SAINI.
Brumbaugh Mas sn Ides,
Governor Brumbaugh advocated the
federal government rounding up all
work, Hewmid that bis plun was
press them into indastrial
take ihe places of young men
the draft as an « lective war
He said he would do this in this
if he bad the authority,
DEER SEASON SOUN HERE,
Ss
Plenty of Deer for the Experienced Nim-
rod, Many Applications Made for
Camps on State Land,
Only nine days yet remain until the
opening of deer season and from the
reports coming in from the moun-
taine, venison will be had a-plenty by
the more experienced nimrods. Al-
ready many applications have been
made for temporary camps on state land
and it is to be expected that all cabins
located on land which is leased to the
owner by the state, will be filled to
their capacity. Bome bear have fallen
to the well-aimed shots of several
lucky hunters, but when snow flies, it
ls expected that many more will be
slain,
Among those who will be located in
temporary camps near Paddy Moun-
tain Tunnel, are the Weaklem-Moyer
party of Pottsville, the Helt Party of
Lykens, and the McMahan party of
Renfreu. The McKannan party will
locate near Cherry Run as in 19186,
and all partis are anxious to secure
their quota of big game this year.
Not to be outdone by the parties
from a distance, many from sections
throughout the dounty will contribute
their usual run of good luck, and the
experience which they have had year
after year, will give them a decidec
advantage in locating the deer at their
favorite croseinge. It is to be hoped
that no casualties will be reported dar-
ing this season, but thst sll may re-
turn home December 16. b, after hav-
ing indulged in the best of winter
ports.
It"is not necessary to caution any of
these men experienced in woodslore,
to be careful with fire, for they know
full well, what poor bunting ground
will be had In future years, if forest
fires are permitted to sweep over the
mountaine, The pipe and cigaretts
should be used cautiously and no
chances should be taken in assuming
that the ashes are dead. An ounce of
prevention, ete, can well be applied
bere most serviceably, BREAK
YOUR MATCH IN TWO,
7 Memorial, NN
Adopted November 10, 1917, by Prog-
ress Grange, No, 96, P, of H.
Bivce the mysterious angel called
Death has again visited our Grange
and carried from us Brother Leonard
Rhone, whom this Grange for years
has looked upon ss its most zealous
builder, and in every event, and on
every occasion, its most earnest sup-
port, and always its most eflective
guiding and directing spirit ; honored,
respected, and esteemed, pot only at
home but in the State and National
Resolved, that we recoguize this de-
parture of our Brother ss the call of
the All-Wise Master of the universe,
whose ways are right, and that while
we feel that we Lave suffered a grest
lose, yet we bow in humble submis
sion to what we know must eventual-
ly be the inevitable for each and every
one of us,
Resolved, also, that we let the well
known and unselfish loyalty of our de-
parted Brother, to our Order, be sn in-
centive to each and every one of us to
serve with greater Zeal and energy
Grange interests ; that the interests of
our beloved Order may not suffer, but
be perpetuated by the zealous, earnest
activity of each and every one of us,
Respectfully submitted,
C. R. Nrry,
JOSIAK BTILL,
JACOB FHARER,
Committee,
Killed at Burnham Works,
Harry Michaels, 37 yea.s old, was
instantly killed at the Btandard Bteel
works at Burnham, on Thursday
morning. Michaels was a heater at
the wheel rolling mills and when the
mil broke down just after midnight
all the men lay down about the fur.
nace to take a nap. Later when the
necessary repairs were made they all
woke up and went about their work
but the unfortunate man, who had
taken his berth under the manipuls-
tor, and when the machine started
was crushed to death, the machine op-
erator having no knowledge of his be-
ing there until he returned on the
same track and found the body,
There is little known about Michaels
except that he came here from Glase-
port or McKeesport about eight years
ago.
TO REGIS ER THE WOMEN,
Ides is to Determine the Woman Power of
the Uountry.—Furely Voluntary Matter,
The latter part of this week various
members of the Red Cross will call
upon every woman in Centre Hall in
order to have them registered for pa-
triotic service. No one will be forced
to register ; it is purely a voluntary
matter. The idea is to determine the
woman power of our country, and it be-
hooves every woman to do her part,
whether she is able to offer her services
or not. Let them show that they are
not behind the men in patriotic spirit
and are ready to stand by thelr coun-
try when they are needed,
Ihe following information fis for
your benefit, so that you may be fully
enlightened on the matter before the
registrar calls on you,
POINTS TO BE EMPHASIZED,
Certain misconceptions concerning
tbe cards are to be met, and the follow-
Ing items should be emphasized in the
clearest and most definite way possi
ble,
1. Registration is voluntary ; we-
men will not de drafted into the Gov-
ernment service,
2. Women will not be taken from
their homes for Government service
either here or in Europe, unless they
definitely offer themselves for such
service,
3. Ifawoman registers as “ Train-
ed’ and capable of sif-support, this
will vot g ve csuse for her hustand to
be drafted,
4. Ifa woman registers for service
at this time, snd when called later
finds herself unable, by changed con-
ditions, to respond to the call, no pun-
ishmeot will fall upon her, nor will
the be compelled to service,
5. Women should register for what
they are doing now and for what they
have been trained to do, whether or
not they can give any extra service at
the moment,
6. Registration along industriral
lines is not intended to remove women
from their position, nor to permit them
to be exploited by nusuthorized sppeals
for ** war service",
7. Registration is Intened forwomen
loyal to Americs, whether or not they
are naturalized citizens, and should
not be forced on unwilling or disloyal
women,
8. Children under 14 (or under the
compulsory school law of the State)
are considered as * dependent” upon
the mother whether or not she pro-
vides the actual money for their sup-
port,
While it Is true that experience for
many years may be copsidered as
equivalent to “training’ in some
trades, or occupations, the experience
must be carefully weighed ae the value
before 8 woman registers ss trained.
In other words a woman who has fed
a few chickens at the back door can
bardly be called a * trained ”’ poultry
raiser. 1fshe has raised chickens for
profit for vome years, and conducted
it a a business, she might well be con-
sidered as trained,
10. Women will not be forced to
give their exact age, but are advised
to do 80, as certain Government posi-
tions are only open to women between
certain ages. The age should be given
iu decades, * over 30 or under 40", ete.
AI A APART,
A Great Woman Lecturer,
Monday evening, November 2Bih,
Mre. Mary Harrle Armor, known se
*' the Ueorgia Cyclone,’ and beyond a
doubt one of the most powerful foes of
the liquor traffic on the American
otinent, will be in Bellefonte and
speak in Petriken hall. Those who
have heard her say she is worth going
many miles to hear,
The Nashville Tennesseean says of
her :
Probably not since the days of Fran-
ces KE. Willard, the great founder of
the World's W. C. T. U., has there ap-
peared a woman of such inborn elo-
quence and marveious power to sway
the multitude with the mighty two-
edged sword of truth as Mre, Mary
Harris Armor, Her burning satire
and sparkling wit, her mighty grasp
of truth, ber perfectly natura) and unp-
affected way of presenting i, born of
desperate earnestness, her magnetic
personality, and abuve all her absolute
faith in God, makes her one of the
most powerful factors on the Ameri
can continent in the overthrow of the
liquor traffic.
—— I ———
Hecord Cow Prices,
Boyder county has landed with all
Thanksgiving Day Service,
Thanksgiving Day will be observed
in Centre Hall withthe customary un-
ion church service. Rev. Josiah Stil]
will presch the sermon in the Re-
formed church at 10:30 o'clock a. m.
The collection will be devoted to the
Armenian and Syrian relief,
At Bpring Mills Rev, D. 8B. Kuriz
will preach at a union service, in the
Evangelical church, at the same hour.
The offering will likewise be used for
the same relief work,
A a ————————
7 Wild Tarkeys for Pleasant Gap H anters,
There were a number of turkey din-
pers in Pleasant Gap ss a result of the
first day’s kill at that place, Beven
birds were taken on that side of the
mountain, the 'ucky shots being Mes-
ere. George Hile, Bamuel Weaver,
Harry Bliger, Boyd Bpicher, Frank
Barner, Roy Zimmerman, and Will-
Ism Roseman. Bilger snd Bpicher
killed the big birds in the flock, each
weighing seventeen and one-half
pounds,
RE —— a ——
Some Oorn Figures,
Centre county produced 979,940
bushels of corn this year, ss compared
with 1,083,776 in 1916, according to
figures just completed by the Pennsyl-
vanis Department of Agriculture,
The aversge yield per acre in the
Biate was 41 bushels, Last year corn
showed sn average yield of 37 bushels
to an acre, Much of the corn in some
sections of the State was damaged by
early frost and much of it remains to
be harvested and the same is true of
the late buckwheat crop which would
bave been a record breaker, but for the
frost damage. Twenty-one counties
show a production of over one million
bushels as compared with nineteen
counties with the same record a year
8go. Lancaster county again carries
off the high corn honors with York
second and Berks third, although none
of these leaders show ae great a crop as
last year.
I ce —
Apply Early for Auto Licenses,
The automobile division of the State
Highway Department siresdy has re-
ceived more than 5,100 sppiications
for 1918 motor vehicle registrations
licenses, the moneys therefrom, totale
ing $40,835,
tiate Highway Commissioner J.
Denny O'Neil is urging sll motor ve-
hicle owners and operators to spply
early for their 1918 registrations and
license tage, as all motor vehicles must
carry 1918 tage on January 1.
Io view of the anticipated all winter
transportation over the main State
Highways by big moter trucke, all
corporations, manufacturers, depart-
ment stores and other organizations
using many trucks and sutmobiles are
especially urged to hurry up their ap-
plications for 1918 license,
Preparations have been made by the
sutomobiledivison to handle promptly
all of the incressed busivess and at-
tention is directed to the law govern-
ing the granting of motor vehicle li-
ceneer, which requires thet an affids-
vit properly fille: ou', shall accom:
pany all applications.
rire Destroys Barn and Contents,
The big barn on the Hoover farm
pear Unionville, together with this
sesson’s crops and other contents, wae
totally destroyed by fire last Wednes
day, entailing a heavy lose, The farm
is owned jointly by Richard Hoover,
the occupant, and his brother, Grant
Hoover, of Williamsport, Grant
Hoover and a friend, W. A. Benton,
motored to the farm Wednesday in
the former's Studebaker automobile
and running it in on the barn floor
they started out rabbit hunting. A
short time later they discovered the
barn to be on fire. Tuough the stock
was saved the barn and contente, in-
cluding the Studebaker, went up in
the smoke. The loss is partially
covered by insurance,
——————————
The Mexioan Trouble Once More,
From the Altoona Tribune,
For some months the Mexican situs.
tion appeared to be much improved.
Carranza wes reigning with seemiogly
little if any opposition. Viila and the
other insurgent chiefs had lapsed into
quietness, Within the last few days a
change has taken place, Villa hae sud.
denly appeared at the head of about
1,000 men and has given battle to the
government forees. It Is intimated
that Oararnza is about to move on the
NO. 46
HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST
FROM ALL PARTS
You can do your bit in a very effec-
tive way by patronizing the Red Cross
festival in Grange hsll on the even
ing of Thankegiviug Day.
Hon. Jeanette Rankin, of Montans,
the first and only woman elected to
congress, lectured in the Rowland
theatre at Philipsburg on ‘thursday
night,
In several departments of the Stan
dard Bteel Works the use of oil hss
been substituted for coal for fuel pur=-
poses, thus solving partially the prob-
lem of the coal famine,
Mre. G. L. Goodhsart contemplates
cloeing her home for the winter, in a
week or two, and living with her
daughter, Mre. D, Wagner Gelse, and
family, in Bellefonte.
A new line of stationery has been
received at the Reporter office, All
the popular ehades in writing paper,
8s well as patriotic stationery. Appro-
priate for gift-giving. Call to see it,
The coinage of six cent pieces is
talked about but ie objected to because
it would encourage trolley lines to
raise their fares. An issue of 24 cent
pieces would meet with more favor.
In line with the State’s campaign
for fire prevention, sixteen buildings
in Altoona have been condemned and
ordered razed to the ground. They
are considered a menace to adjoining
valuable property.
The deer hunters are displaying
symptome of a peculiar sort of fever,
and by Saturday morping of next
week it will have reached the crisis.
The peculiar feature of the ailment is
that the buck is the one that suffers
most,
Bellefonte is aroused over the find-
ing of a dead cat in the borough reser-
voir. Many are of the belief that
the carcass was thrown in the
waler with malicious intent. The
council has offered a reward of $25.00
for information which will lead to the
arrest and conviction of the guilty
pearson.
Russel Goodhart, the 18-year-old son
of Mre. Balina Gondhart, of Millheim,
slipped away from home last Thure-
day aud went to Bloomsburg, where
he enlisted in the United States army,
snd was sent to Scranton for physical
examioation. The young man was a
member of the senior clase of the Miil-
heim high school and is a model
young wan,
A deed for the entire river front
from the mouth of the Kishacoquilias
creek to the Lewistown borough line
was presented to the borough of Lew-
istown by Samuel 8. Woods, general
mansger of the Pennsylvania Glass
Sand Company, at an adjourved meet-
ing of the council lsst week. The plot
of ground will make a beautiful recre-
ation park.
A little daughter of Mr, and Mrs,
John W, Probst, of Northumberland
county, died of ipjaries received in a
most frightful manoer a few weeks
ago. The child was learning to creep,
and was playing about in a rear bed-
room of the home while her mother
was cleaning in an adjoining room.
The little tot made her way to an
opening in the floor intended for the
passage of a stove pipe, and in some
manner fell through the hole to the
kitchen stove beneath, where she was
nearly cooked to death.
A party of world-touriste enjoyed
the sights of the beautifal Penns Cave
ope day last week and were greatly
impressed with ite scenic splendor.
The party comprised Rev. Wm. B.
Cooke, the new Presbyterian minister
of Lewistown, his sister, Miss Cooke,
‘Dr. and Mre, Parcels, and Ex<Sherift
Cooke, all of Lewistown. The Rev.
Cooke and his sister have traveled
much, having made a thorough tour of
the Holy Land, been stationed for a
time in the Philippines and in fact
traveled all of the way around the
world. Strange as it may seem they
bave had little ‘or vo experience in
traveling amid (he grand scenery of
the mountaine of good old Pennayl-
vanina.
E. A. Ziegler, a Rebersburg native,
snd formerly director of the State
Forest Academy, where tate forest-