4 OTTHPB \ LJlgAlLßpffis; JlilEN PROTEST I Oil Ml CLERK CUT Local Attaches at- Pennsylvania Railroad Station Claim It Works Hardship Passenger trainmen and station at taches who frequently handle mail, will join with railway mail clerks in a protest against cutting the number of mall crews. At the Pennsylvania 'railroad station to-day, platform men were protesting loudly because of the extra work. Mail clerks claim they are unable to Hiave the pouches ready for transfer at terminal stations. This makes it necessary for platform men to unload land load without any help. It is said !that trains are delayed from five to ten minutes in order to transfer the mail at this point. v Standing of the Crews HAIIKISBUItG SIDE | Phllndrlitbln Division lO9 cr>>w to [go first after 4 p. m.: 107, 103, 131, 115, 125, 106. 117, lis, 129, 101, 101, 121, 108, 1114. 128, 119, 116. Engineers for 101, 125. Firemen for 106, 108, 10#. 114, 123. Conductors for 106, 118, 129. Flagmen for ins, 107. 115, 131. Brakemen for 102, 103, 108, 115, 121, 1125. Engineers up: Kennedy, Manley, Bissinger, Everetts. Hindman, Sellers, Fupplee. Albright, Seitz, Wolfe, Streep er, Goodwin, Madenford, Newcomer, Bruebaker, Snow, Sober, MeCauley, Downs, Speas, Shaub, Gibbon?, Earhart, Hubler, Leayman. Davis, Foster. Firemen up: Wagner,tGrove, Yentz er. Martin, Libhart, Pant/., Dunlevy, Cover, Gelsingpr, Copeland, Beliman, Huston, Arnsberger, Kearney, Myers, Weaver, Balsbaugh, McN'eal. Krelder, JCeidlgh, Chronister, Manning, Wagner, Hhoads, Sheaffer. Conductors up: looker, Ford. Flagmen up: First Harvey. Banks. Brakemen up: Bryson, Griffie, Col lins, Brown, Hippie, Baltozer, Fer gueson, Busser, McGinnis, Felker, Al len. Arment, Kope, Kochenouer, Knupp, Mumma, Stehman, Bogner, Riley. 'Middle Division l9 crew to go flrat after 1.30 p. m.: 26. Preference: 2, 7, 3, 8, 1, 5, 7, 6, 4, 10. Fireman for 9. Conductor for 1. Brakemen for 7, 8, 5, 4 Engineers up: Hertz'ler. Knisley, Clouser, Moore, Bennett, Mumma, Web ster, Slmonton, Garman, Wlssler. Smith. Firemen up: I,iebau, Karstetter. Fletcher. Zeiders, StnufTer. Mohler, Cox, Fritz, Gross, Ross, Wright. Conductors up: Keys, Patrick, Eberle, Biskins. Flagman up: Miller. Brakemen up: Troy. Spahr, Strouser, Isearhood, Fritz, Stahl, Rlssinger. YARD CREWS Engineers up: Pelton. Shaver, Lan dis, Hoyler, Beck, Harter. Blever, Blos ser, Rudy, Houser, Stahl, Sw»b, Crist, Harvey. Saltsman, Kuhn. Firemen up: Snell. Bartolet, Gettv, Barkey, Sheets. Bair, Eyde. fish, Bost dorf, Schiefer, Ranch. Weigle, Lackey, tJookerle.v, Maeyer, Sholter Engineer for 32. \ Fireman for 16. ' I E.VOI.A SIDE Philadelphia Division 214 crew to go first after 3.45 p. m.: 242. 23. 20S 223. 236, 215, 2«9. 202. 219, 232. 20". 220, 237, 238, '225, 233, 239. Engineers for 202, 203, 20S. 227. 233 242. _ Firemen for 202. 233. 237. Conductors for rl3, 19. 25. 33. Flagman -for 25. v Brakemen for 01, 07, OS, 19, 25, 36. Conductors up: Dewees, Keller, Steln ouer. Shirk. Flagmen up: Corrigan, Kroh, Reitzel Ford, Camp. Brakemen up: Waltman, Taylor. Lutz, Musser. Goudy, Lug, Campbell! Shuler, Shaffner, Baker. Rice, Vand- .Jacobs. Middle 1)1 ylmloh lO7 crew to eo 4-| er ilo "in 1 "" 101 ' 1U9 ' U5, 103, 1U2 ' Conductor for 107. Flagman for 103. Brakemen for 107, 103-2. THE READING Hnrrinhnrjc Division —3 crew first to go after 12:15 p. m.: 23, 6, 21, 24, 20 7 15, 12. 9, IS, 2. 63^64^^und : fi9 ' 52 ' 5I - 56 > "0. 68. Engineers foi 4 52. 56. 2. 3. , Conductors for 7, IS, 54. Brakemen for 15, IS. 21, 22 Engineers up: Morne. Tipton. Lane Morrison, Mm tin. Masslmore, Wolancl Bonawitz. Fortne.v, Crawford, Kettner' Wood, Wireman, Sweelev! Mlddaugh. " Firemen up: Robhins. Fulton. Grum hif'C Lex. Blowers. Sullivan, Carl, Stephens. Anspach, Nye, K'lhk Conductors up: Gerdman, Orris. Brakemen up: Machamer, Shearer Ely. Grimes, Knsminger. Keefer. Wvnn, Tod' St. TajMorf' Pn,nle ''- K ' nKaman ' Bill to Increase State Police Force Is Dropped The bill to increase the State Police iforce, defeated last week, was recon sidered In the House to-day and drop ped from the calendar. The motion to was made by Mr. Wildman Dauphin, and went through 59 to 54 Mr Maurer. Berks, protested that the vote was not correct and when Mr. McCaig Alleghey. moved that the hill be post poned, made a speech demanding that the fate of the' bill be settled at once. The House refused to postpone the bill and on motion of Mr. Gibson, Lycoming, dropped It from the calendar. THE IMMENSITY OF SPACE A photographi<i plate exposed to the heavens in a large telescope for any considerable length of time shows noth ing but a continuous-blur of light, in dicating that the photographic eve sees beyond the reach of human vision such a multitude of suns that every part of space Is filled. One may gain some Inkling of the Immensity of space by supposing the photographic plate ex posed upon the remotest star it now records and looking out still farther to And the heavens still crowded with millions and millions of suns, each pos sibly having its own olanets. PUBLIC AUCTION SALE ) BECAUSE OP CHANGE IN BUSINESS I WILLCLOSE OUT MY ENTIRE LINE OP _ i | JPk DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, CUT GLASS ( Jl A splendid opportunity to secure graduation and wedding gifts at sacrifice prices. Bona fide ' I sale of my own stock, no special purchases for auction purposes. Afternoon Sale at 2:06, Evening Sale at 7:00. I SALE BEQIINS THURSDAY, APRIL, 29TH , | JOSEPH D. BRENNER 1 NORTH THIRD STREET • WEDNESDAY EVENING, EVERYTHING HEADY FOR CHOI FESTIVAL Big Musical Event of the Year to Be Held at the Majestic Tomorrow / IJIJp p I IHH E. J. DECEVEE Accompanist of Choral Society Practically all arrangements have been completed for the Spring Music Festival of the Harrisburg Choral So ciety to-morrow. This afternoon C. E. »W. Yoder. superintendent (bf concert, arrange ments, with a large force bf carpen ters, began erecting the extension stage and the singers' platform at the Majestic Theater. This work will be completed late to-night. The orches tra and soloists will arrive to-mor row morning at 9 o'clock; the re hearsal is at 10 in the theater; the afternoon concert, at 3 o'clock and the evening concert at 8.15. The final regular rehearsal will be held this evening in Fahnestock Hall, when "Samson" will be rehearsed from cover to cover. E. J. Deeevee, of the Harrisburg Conservatory of Music, is the assist ant director and the accompanist of the Choral Society. Some of the recitatives in the oratorio "Samson," which the Choral Society will sing to-morrow evening, are accompanied by an organ in addition' to the or chestra. The accompaniment will be played by Mr. Decevee. Mr. Decevee has been the accompanist of the so ciety for many years, having taken the place of P. E. Crozier, the former accompanist. Story of "Samson" Mr. Pecevee tells the story of "Samson" as follows: "Handel used as a libretto parts of Milton's 'Samson Agonistes.' The compiler, -supposed to have been Nawburgh Hamilton, added was necessary to make a connected dra matic oratorio. "The argument introduces the once mighty Samson, who harassed Israel's enemy, the Philistines, now a blind captive, made so through the machi nations of his wife, Pelilah. During a festival in honor of the Philistines' god Pagon, Samson is relieved from his toil to greet his father, Manoah, his friend Micah, and other Israelites, who have come to visifc him, to whom he acknowledges the justice of his punishment because he had disobeyed the God of Israel, and predicts that the heathen god will not be allowed to triumph over Jehovah. Buried Knolilies "The second and third parts show Delilah in pretended penitence and submission, entreating Samson to re turn to his home. He refuses. He is then approached by Harapha, a giant of Gath, whom Samson chal lenges to a trial of strength, the out come to decide which nation wor ships the true God. In the meantime, Samson is commanded to attend the pagan festivities. His friends, per plexed and anxious for his safety, call on God for help. Samson goes, believing he is under the guidance from heaven. His father and friends hear the joyous shouts of the Philis tines when they see their conquered foe, "but soon an appalling, loud, con fused nodse is heard, intermingled ■with waitings and cries for help. Samson, with supernatural strength, has pulled down the Philistines' tem ple and burled his enemies and him self in its ruins." In Perfect Condition Pr. J. Fred Wolle, of Bethlehem, •who arrived in the tfity this after noon. said of the Choral Society: "The Choral Society is splendidly equipped. The different parts are strong and well-balanced. The so ciety has worked hard on 'Samson' all winter and now knows it well. Indeed, it Is so well prepared for the work 1 am not afraid to have it judged by the severest'critic. I look forward to a brilliant outcome of this season's work in the- festival to-mor row evening." PHOSKCI'TK "DUMPERS" Two prosecutions .were brought to day by the City Department of Health and Sanitation against persons for vio lating rules for dumping refuse on va cant lots, and private ground. Dr. J. M. J. Raunlck said to-day that people have no right to dump waste on an other's property without the permission of both the owner of the land and the Health Rureau. The sanitary officers are keeping a close watch on all vacant lots to catch any offenders of the rule. "TSSSTndTr!ST" Joot ot> -TSST7STKT" THE GREATEST REAL BARGAIN DAYS OF THE ENTIRE YEAR (TO-MORROW and FRIDAY) Come! Alto Tell Your Neighbors of This GREAT BARGAIN EVENT. Embroidery and Lace Bargains Notion BafPaillS Greatest Bargain OUR ■I to it-inclt I,ace Rands for your ® 22-lncli Human Hair Wash DrcNMCKi worth up lo 35c. Q_ JOH.V J. CLARK'S 200-y«rd SPSW- Swtu-hes. Gray, all* shades, M I 1 § I z Sale price, yard IKG TIIRK.AI). white 9 r heavy S strand, soiling else- I O it I 1 1 \/ .1 <« 4-Inch I*ure I.lnen l aces, ... : ** 1 where at *2.75. VJIUVCO dllLl lIUMCi V while they last, 31/oC So-No-More Dress K««<e«er» all Here, each w S""""""'.... ....... . * —.Are the Talk of the Town, and In#* I very ilofp embroidery) Filet, Gold Medal Hoflm ""J* ■oil" ?n-inrll HlllTlAtl Hair _ __ S3-»3w-«8; stnur- "°\Z BSSS *" .t: 2c Justly So Because of Its Excep >ard «J«»C sk|r( solid nickel. with . , " J * ~' ' wor,h -' _ >bl 2 k sc 39 c tional Qualities and the Ex- Valuen up to ll>o ia. Innlile Beltlmr (lmported) black or \Hluo, Sale Price. .. . * U" ,r prlcr •' 10c J wi'cVe- z '"r.. 5c ' tremely Special Low Prices \ dor.cn'T . P,n !'. *'.\ 2c Bungalow Aprons WOHKX'S FINE GAUZE LISI.B STOCKINGS—whiIe, 1 91/ Wnndprfnl Salp nf fhilrlrPn's Aunt I,y,lias Thre.d, Ar . standard Blue and White »»aek or tan, value lOe. Sale prlee, pair uuuucnui oaie UI Lllliuren » at 4c Ginghams, full length, tape ' White and Colored Dress Shields, all slses, e„ hound; Sale OD r WOMEN'S VERY FINE SII-K BOOT STOCKINGS—bIack, white, TTIUIC dllU VUIUICU fICSSCi |>(t|r 5c each £OC tan. bronse. nary. sand. Klna's blue, steel *ray. Kelley arreen. (Slate* 2 to 12 years» v pink or aky. Kqunl to the 50c kind eliewkare. Sale price, pair,... The lyHterlalN are the lient. Great Jna'M ° f Vxh,7 'T T'TT'h l r",V l " (UMBRELLAS " ...lc^ o heeu',%.iiw: T<"le :I. . Mens or Women . American taped ed*e taffeta, steel Paraßon frame., • ho ® S "'«- v ' r > "Peelal, pair 50C «l u K l,n ma» ler«ales, ete. mlnalun or natural wood handles. A real Sl.ftO value, qo 1 Ol'll ATTENTION la called to our Fourth street window display '{Ta "»Or> (£<>#<■ and Clsin Sale price I/OC of flneat faney allk atocklnita—selllnK la the bl|( eltles at lIJM, d>-| An ' ""r ana EXTR A—Women's Hrny Pure Silk L mbrellaa—black, nary, dark and not ahonn In our elty. Our apeclal sale prlee, pair ~.f'-W Special attention la called to the col- i caver " nd «»"»'«»• «1 OR MR. MAN—Our Silk Stocking—black, white, navy, sand O'Sr ore.! Wnah Oreaaea. Mr.e« «to .vcara. Also Mae f orau nu m bVel la a. nnv> nrr w « nd «' r " ■* <">* special prU-e. Value 50c. Pair Sale price SI.OO Children s 22 and 24-inch Umbrellas, each 50< TWO DAYS OF THE GREATEST GLOVE BARGAINS _ \ ~—n This City Has Ever Known—Every Pair Guaranteed Perfect. FINE CORSE 1 BARGAINS ( WOMEN'S S-CXASP FRENCH KID OLOVES—white, black, tan or Flesh-Colored Corsets, entirely new Hpr Majesty's Corseta, mo Maslm Underwear ?h b, °*°enin« tTm o^r'.^Vrtee^ 1 pliT*' 5% . *°. 79c I Fine trccolt cloth, no atny over hlpbonea. now rustproof niotlels, SI.OO j graduated front stays. patented flexible kind- nn A C * I II C I f \ M claap nt bottom, embroidery trimmed, inedl- OS7C UUr ODeCial MaV Oftle HEAVY SII.K GLOVES—FuII lfl-butlon lenatli, 2-elnap at wrlat, B uni law bunt, four wide rubber tipped hoar *|W»<'lal * doable tip fingers, white or black, slaes »V 4to BV4. Heal CQ d supporters. Slscs It) to UI, . . . ... .. .1.1 . .1 • CI II *I.OO value. Sale price, pair B $1.50 value. Sale price SI.OO > with medium starts at this Sale—look J I U || < riFIIK VTFI) vi Kdini rn „wt. TS tiliiuiied bust, 4 rubber-tip- . . r Women** Silk IJnle or Fine Suede 2-cln»p Cilovew—hlnek or white, I r«.,J i ula pod liosr supporters: sixes 18 {nr VOU II find ,elf or 8 " pow or white Mtltched back*, ttqunl to many oe H auppiirtera. rubber-tipped hoae 3() (;r>( , UHtetl lU ' Ddr ß dlnß » JO" » linQ of lhe BOc K , ov „ el.ewhere. Our price for thla saje, pair *0 C I EXTRA FINIS COUTH Slr.es IN to 30 sell- ' ' * ' fkom FOR THE fiini ' GRADUATE—FIae Preach elbow leasrth kid gloves. I Ina the world over at 91.00. rn. " • ' tllclll ItCIC, f2,T5 quality, 12-button lensrtb. Sale price, pair ttt (|U I Here, aale price /i»C . IHl.wn | J W.BO quality, 111-bnttoa len«rth. Sale prlee, pair I OTHER BARGAINS Neckwear, Handbags, Brassieres, Fancy Linens, Corset Covers, Auto Hoods, Veils, Sum- >, I mer Knit Underwear, Meshbags, Boys' Rompers, Couch Covers, Children's Stockings, Etc., Etc. ?re"eb v c!."V«mer?'Eaeh "... .29c | Ground C'TDI/^I—I'O Fourth and Floor 1 Market Sts. "LIARS!" CRIES BILLY SUNDAY TO NEWSPAPERS' There was just one word in the Enfflish language to express "Billy" Sunday's opinion of newspapers which printed stores about his first few meetings in Paterson, N. Y., that he had been received coldly. "Liars!" he cried. Then during his explanation he spoke of the twenty odd men who wrote the stories for New York and New Jersey newspapers as "striking little reporters." Ma Sunday thought so, too. This photograph gives some idea of the way "Billy" looked when he expressed himself. "Billy" was on the last lap of lullcheon when Ma Sunday Invited the newspapermen to enter the diningroom and receive an authoritative state ment to contra vert the "lying'' stories which the newspapers, particularly those in New York, have published. The evangelist quit the task of disposing of a dish of stewed peaches and smote the table a mighty wallop that made the crockery rattle. "Any man that writes such stuff Is a liar," he exclaimed, as he pushed his chair back from the table. The diamond stickpin which fastened his silk dressing gown at the neck gleamed in an agitated fashion, as both "Billy" and Ma expressed themselves in unmistakable terms upon the character of the "miserable, stinking reporters," who wrote such trash. "I never saw a meeting start off with such a fine spirit," declared Sunday. "If they (meaning the reporters who said there was a lack of enthusiasm) don't want to support the movement let them keep away. I never asked a newspaper to support me In my life. They can write anything they like and you won't hear a peep from me. Anyone who wants to run down these meetings is a calamity howler. I'm sick of these stinking lit tle reporters who write such stuff and try to frame up things. Why do they lie about the community and misrepresent—" "See," interrupted Ma, "that's just what I told you he'd say. We're de lighter at the reception we've received." GERMAN OFFENSIVE FAILS , By Associated Press London. April 28, 12.10 P. M.—Eng land is breathing freely again to-day in the general beilef that the German offensive near Ypres has been stopped, and the country is finding time to turn its attention to the Dardanelles, where an allied army has landed on both shores of the straits. HARRISBURG <6369# TELEGRAPH VILLA TROOPS RETREAT By Associated Press AKUR Prieta, Sonora, April 28.—Gen eral Helias Calles. C'arranza commis sioner in Sonora, to-"Hay made public a telegram from Colonel Miguel Sama niesro saying that Eastern Sonora, as far as Saluiaripa. 170 miles) south of here, has been cleared of Villa troops. DISCUSS AMENDMENTS TO CLJIRK CITY BILL League of Third Class Municipali ties' Representatives Meet With Senate Committee Proposed changes to the Clark com mission form of government law rela tive to the eHmination of the non partisan feature of the personnel of the council, extension of appointive powers of the mayor, method of elect ing city treasurers, fixing salaries of councllmen and regulating the terms for which they shall be elected were threshed out by the committee of may ors and city solicitors of the League of Third Class Cities of Pennsylvania, to-day prior to the hearing before the Senate committee on municipal cor porations at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Harrisburg was represented by Mayor John K. Royal, City Commis sioners Harry F. Bowman, William L. VSorgas, William H. Lynch and M. Harvey Taylor, City Solicitor D. S. Seitz, City Clerk Charles A. Miller, City Engineer M. B. Cowden and As sistant City Clerk R. R. Seaman. The local delegation was against the pro posed change in the provision for the tenure of counciimen. The councilman's salary amend ment, providing that the cities of less than 70,000 pay a maximum salary of $3,800 annually was not recommend ed. Many Delegates Here The committee decided against the proposed amendment to eliminate the non-partisan feature of the act, con-i tending that the personnel of Coun cil should remain nonpartisan. Fol lowing were among those In attend ance: Mayors, George Kramers, Lock Ha ven; John Patterson Corry; John K. Royal, Harrisburg; J. E. Reynolds, Meadvllle; Ira W. Stratton, Reading; John Kosek, Wilkes-Barre: city soli citors, James A. Gardner, New Castle; Thomas Hare, Altoona; M. W. Gross, Allentown; F. P. Schoonmaker, Brad ford; G. T. Kineard, Corry; C. H. Eng lish, Erie; Donald Glenn, Franklin; D. S. Seitz, Harrisburg; R. B. McCor mick, Lock Haven; F. W. Hayes, Oil City; W. M. Bartelot, Reading; C. Mc- Hugh, Wllkes-Barre F. P. Cummlngs, Wiillamsport; counciimen, Commis sioners Bowman, Gorgas, Lynch and Taylor, Harrisburg; C. E. Arner and Charles Spangler, Allentown; William Tonkin, Easton; R. A. Hayes and Al len Sterner, Lock Haven; R. Nelson Bennett, Wllkes-Barre, and Charles E. Cole, ePrry S. Harmon, James A. Alt miner and Harry S. Meyer. WAR'S END APPROACHING By Associated Prtss Montreal. April 28.—General Horace Smith-Dorrien. commander of the Brit ish secondary army In France, does not think there will be another winter campaign. He made this statement In a speech he delivered to officers of the Canadian contingent just before that force was moved from Neuve Chapelle to Ypres, an extract of which has just been received here. APRIL 28, 1915. VERDI BAND TO PLA Y AT SOCIAL OF KNIGHTS O | ill M. CAL.DERAZZT Director of Verdi Band. At various times during the year Branch 168, Knights of St. George, holds social functions for its members and their friends, but never before has such an elaborate affair been arranged as that which will take place to-mor row evening in McCloskey Hall, ad joining St. Francis' Roman Catholic Church, Market street near Fifteenth. Several weeks ago a committee, com posed of M. J. Barry, Frank J. Suter. Simon P. Hare, Thomas Culhane and Charles Theuer, was appointed to ar range for an "open" meeting for 'the members of the branch and their friends. For the occasion the Verdi Italian Band was secured and imme diately M. Calderazzt, the director, and C. Gaeta, the president of the musical organization, .began to map out a pro gram and arrange for several special Mrs. A. S. Koser Dies in Williamsport Hospital Mrs. A. S. Koser. wife of Dr. A. S. Koser, dentist. 214 North Second street, died at noon to-day at a Williamsport hospital. Mr? Koser had been 111 for some time. Dr. Koser is at Williams port. Funeral services will be held at 1114 North Second street- Friday morning, at 10-30 o'clock. Burial will be made "t Gettysburg. Mrs. Koser was a member of the Mar ket Square Presbyterian Church, presi dent of the Authors' Club, and for a number of years was secretary of the Civic Club. * 45,000 SEEKING JOBS By Associated Press Seattle, Wash., April 28. —More than 4 5,000 applications for work on the government project in Alaska are on file in the office of the government's engineer commission here, it became known to-day. KT Jfi ■ f«H j mn Photo by Itoshon. C. GAETA President of Verdi Band. numbers. The Verdi band now ha 3 thirty members and has become one of the crack musical organizations of Central Pennsylvania. During the course of the eveninu' refreshments will be served to all those in attendance rind there will be plenty of cigars for the smoker. Ar rangements were also completed to day for the presence of a supreme otflcer of the knights, who will deliver a short address. M. Calderazzi, dirpctor of the Verdi band, and a crack Steelton musician, to-day'announced the following pro gram, which will be interspersed with special numbers: "Fairest of the Fair," Sousa; intermezzo, "The Red Devil;" march, "Under the Double Eagle;" se lection from "Norma," Belinni; march, "The Midshipman:" intermezzo, "Un- Bel-Folre," M. Calderazzi. Baltimore Police Try to Unravel Mystery Baltimore, April 28.—The local po lice face a mystery in the case of Miss Ida Robins. 22 years old, a stenog rapher who was assaulted with a ham mer last Monday afternoon in the office of her employer, Philip Linde meyer, dealer in printers' ink, in South Charles street. Miss Robins, with her skull frac tured in three places, is in a hospital npt expected to recover. Before be coming unconscious she said she had been attacked by a negro who de manded money. Later developments lead the police to believe that a white man or a white woman may have been her assailant. Why a woman should figure in the case was not explained.
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