WEDNESDAY EVENING, HARRISBURG &£«s& TELEGRAPH - - . AUGUST 25, 1915. Crisco keeps sweet and pure indefinitely because the parts of the oil which turn rancid have been eliminated. I Crisco makes a richer cake than butter, because it is a richer fat. Crisco is 100 per cent pure fat; butter contains approximately one-fifth water, salt and curd. Crisco makes fried foods more digestible, be cause Crisco itself is perfectly digestible. Crisco is a real food fat. Animal lard, and fats to which stearine has been added require a longer time to digest, taxing the digestive machinery. Try Crisco today. Grocers sell Crisco in ever increasing quantities. It costs less than half as much as butter. father Conditions Are More Favorable For Crops Weather conditions were more favor le to crops during the past few days. -day> weather and crop summary sued by the United States Department Agriculture, follows: "The rainfall distribution was very leven. raging from a light sprinkle more than five inches in some places, le very heavy rainfalls were confined a few small districts, however, and a whole the conditions were favor le for crops and for out of doors pur its. "The temperatures were low during e first part of the week, with light jsts reported from a. few north sstern stations. Plowing, thrashing d potato digging were in progress, its are turning out in better condi >n than was indicated last week, very tie of the grain being moldv, al ough much of the straw is badlv niaged "Wheat is also yielding better thas is anticipated in most sections. Po toes are yielding well, but there are ports of rotting from many places. The fid and quality will, however, be con lerably above the average. "A large crop of peaches of the finest" allty Is being gathered, ami market ices are the lowest for many vears. Inter apples are good in some sec ins. but as a rule thiy are reported be only about half a crop. The cond crop of hay has been mostlv t in the northern counties and, e\- pt for some losses by the wet (ather, the crop is excellent." I> CONFIRMATOX Ol STORY RFfrARDJVG BALKAN STATES vy Associated Press London, Aug. 25. 12:10 p. m.—The ilkan States are unquestionably arer determination of their future latlons with the warring powers, but far as as has been announced offi llly, no definite steps has been taken the direction of revival of the Bal n League and its adhesion to the sas of the entente allies. There was confirmation to-day of various ru ors which excited London, yesterday lef of which were reports that Bul rla had declared war against Tur y and would assist in the attempt to rce the Dardanelles. l New Remedy For Kidney, Bladder and All Uric-Acid Troubles uccessfully Used by Many Physicians and Surgeons in Their Hos pital Practice Dr. Weir Mitchell once said: "What | i call diseases are only symptoms of j nditions. Allow the man's vitality | < be reduced to a certain point, and 1 is ripe for any of these weaknesses, ' certain conditions which we call I iease." Through failure of kidneys to act. J rough congestion, inflammation, any | rson's condition is ripe for disease to ! >ten Its hold upon the system. At Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel and rgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y.. there 1 e been tested for the past few \ ears new remedy for kidney, bladder, lc acid troubles, rheumatism, gout, d such ailments as follow, and *o, my cases both acute and stubborn ve yielded to this wonderful remedy it Doctor Pierce decided to name it ' n-uric." and arrange for its dls- : button to the public through medl- ! le dealers everywhere. [f backache, scalding urine or fre-! ent urination bother or distress you. if uric acid in the bl6od has caused 11 eumetism, gout or sciatica, If you ' speit that you have kidney or blad r trouble, write Doctor Pierce at I "a lids' Hotel, Buffalo, X. send a I' ■nple of urine, and describe symp-1 ns A physician and chemist will! *Ten of Ten A Smoker Who Can't Enjoy £ing Oscar 5c Cigars ten times out of ten is due for a visit to the M. D. There is no exception to the rule where King Oscar quality is concerned. The smoker is off—not the smoke. Regularly Good For 24 Years Interesting Facts about (RISCO Crisco is tbe best, the cream of vege table oil. Crisco is all vegetable. It remains of ideal consistency and does not separate. Treaty Submitted to Haiti Is Beneficial By Associated Press Washington. D. C. f Aug. 25.—Sec retary Lansing said to-day that the tfeaty the United States has submit ted to Haiti proposing ten years Amer ican control of the island govern ment's finances, had for its sole pur pose the establishment of a stable government which could be entirely turned over to the Haitiens them selves. The American Charge at Port au Prince has asked the Haitien Govern ment for an answer to the American proposals to-day. Secretary Lansing confirmed the outline of the plan as it was stated In yesterday's news dis patches from Port au Prince. French Money Value Is Decreasing Today By Associated Press New York. Aug. 25.—French money was to-day worth less than yesterday in foreign exchange markets, notwith standing the estaidishment here of a $20,000,000 credit loan to the French Government, announced after the close of the market yesterday. The rate on francs was quoted to day at 5.88. Yesterday a dollar pur chased 5.82 francs. STATE DEPARTMENT READY TO PREPARE VOTE OX COTTON* By Associated Press Washington, D. C., Aug. 25. —From Ambassador Page at London, the State Department to-day received the test of the proclamation placing cot ton and cotton products on the list of absolutely contraband. The State De partment now will proceed to prepare a note to the British Government holding that, because cotton has many other extensive i fc s than the manu facture of explosi> es, it cannot law fully he regarded as absolute contra- I band. ■ examine it without cnarge and you will be under no obligation whatever. These "An-urlc" Tablets cannot fail to help you, because their action flushes the kidneys of impurities and puts strength into them. It being 37 times more active than lithia it dissolves uric acid as water does sugar. Obtain a fifty-cent box of these tablets to-day from your druggist here in town. Simply ask for Doctor Pierces An-uric Tablets. There can be no imitation. Kvery package of "An-uric" is sure to be Dr. Pierce's. >ou will find the signature on the package just as you do on Doctor 1 ierce's Favorite Prescription, the ever-famous friend to ailing women, and Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis covery, prpven by yeafs to be the greatest general tonic a.nd reconstruc tor for any one. From personal observation in large nospltal practice, Dr. Pierce knows these tablets will give you speedv help it you are suffering from uric acid trouble, and to show his sincere faith this prescription is sold under a posi tive guarantee to any person who has taker, a full box and has not been helped.—Advertisement. DEMANDS 55.000 OF CITY FOR INJURIES Batten Battena Says Sewer Trench Was Unguarded and His Team Fell In Suit for $5,000 J J*J L l/j damages which he alleges ho received Sf when he and his team fell into a ditch Ln Monroe street near Verheke, in November. 1914, BTI MR j » begun to-day if: SPfR ■ IS- Batten Battena ByfiUlii® against the City of Harr isburg. The plaintiff says he drove up the street on his way home about 9.30 o'clock in the evening. Battena .declares that the trench or ditch was evidently constructed by the municipal authorities for the pur pose of laying a sewer and that the excavations were unguarded. Attor ney William M. Hain began the action as counsel for Battena. State Buys Property for S 10,000. — The largest single realty transaction closed by the State in several months in acquiring property for the proposed Capitol Park extension was recorded to-day, when Nos. 335-46 Walnut street were sold by C. Benitz to the Commonwealth for $40,000. Other transactions included: J. Sneidman's heirs to Sarah Harrison, 518 North street, $1; Mechanics Trust Company, gutirdian for Sarah Harrison, to Geo. W. Orth, 518 North street. $1,350; J. Q. A. Rutherford to H. A. Ruther ford, Paxtang, $1: S. S. Rutherford, trustee, to P. C. Alexander, Paxtang, SI,OOO. To-day's Builtling Permits. —F.dward Woof, single 2-story bakery, Forrest and Brensinger streets, $900; Isabella Conrad to C. A. Ellenberger, two story brick dwell -igs 2339-41 North Fourth street. $4,000. Pinal Sitting of County Tax Col lectors To-morrow.— —All the collectors of county taxes in the city will sit for the last time to-morrow in No. 1 courtroom to receive county taxes for 1915. Unless the county taxes are paid before September 1 the property holder will lose the 5 per cent, abate ment. After that date the taxes will be accepted at the face rate of the bills. Beginning January 1. 1916, a 5 per cent, penalty will be added. Begiimlnu; Triennial Assessment, — Within a day or two the Countv Com missioners will distribute to the county assessors in city and county the neces sary books to begin «#ie compilation ol the 191fi triennial assessment. These books must be returned by not later than December 31. rwShor^W Makin/jly General Stranahan Goes to Canada. —Former Deputy Attorney General James A Stranahan, a member of the Dauphin county bar, left to-day for Lake Kah weanbelewago, Canada, for a few weeks' fishing trip. Since 1883 Mr. Stranahan has gone fishing to Canada every year except one: that year someone tipped him off about the heauties of a journey over the Great Lakes to Michigan's cities and he miss ed the Canadian vacation trip. Here's Another Dauphin Diana.— Mrs. J. Feaster. 597 Emerald street, yesterday got a hunter's license. The Issue of licenses to date has been com paratively light, although Treasurer A. H. Railey expects a more or less husky boom during the next few weeks. Commissioners Visited Reaver Creek Bridge. The county commissioners yesterday afternoon inspected several bridges in the lower end of the countv which they had recently ordered painted. These included the Beaver creek bridge. Dr. William Wentzel Is Appointed Poor Doctor Dr. H. A. Spencer, who had served as county poor physician in the I,y kens-Wiconiseo district has resigned to enter the service of the United States Health Department. He will leave In a few days for Florida to begin his duties. The hoard of poor directors accept ed the resignation at to-day's session and appointed Dr. William Wentzel, of Hazleton to succeed Dr. Spencer. Mechanicsburg. Pa., Aug. 25.—Mrs. Abram Gutschall. died at her home in Hogestown on Monday night after several years' illness of cancer. She was 54 years old and a member of the Trindle Spring Lutheran church. The funeral service will be held on Friday morning in the Stone church, meeting at the house at 9 o'clock, the Rev. S. S. Games, officiating. Burial will be made in the adjoining grave yard. Thin Scales On Scalp. Hard, ' Red Pimples On Face. Kept Her Awake At Night. HEALED BY CUTICURA SOAP AND OINTMENT "There were very fine, thin scales on my scalp and liiy hair fell out and was lifeless. My scalp Itched terribly and my hair was so thin that I wore a switch. Small pimples •ij also broke out over my face and gradually swelled -Jy. *... jy) into bard, red plmplM. ""r""rj Sometimes the itching was so intense that I scratched unt '' bled, and I was Vv\ W kept awake at n| Rht. , "I read a Cuticura Bosp and Ointment advertisement and sent for a free sample, and afterwards bought some. In a month's time I was completely healed." 'Signed) Mrs. MotUe Smith, 8607 Suffolk Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa., March 18. 1915. Sample Each Free by Mall With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad dress post-card "Cutirura, Dept. T, Boa tori-" Bold throughout the world. BISURATED HAGNESIA For dyspepsia, indigestion, souring of food, gas and hyperacidity of the Ftomach (acid stomach). A teaspoon ful in a fourth of a glass of hot water Usually gives INSTANT RELIEF. Sold by all druggists In either powder or tablet fcfcm at 50 cents per bottle. DEATH OK MRS. A. fiDTSHAMj Special to The Telegraph SCALP ITCHED HAIR FELL OUT WTKp! \ MIDDLE DIVISION IS i BUSY FREIGHT LINE August Reports to Date Show New Records in Total Car Movements August freight traffic over , the Middle division of the Pennsylvania railroad will be a big factor in mak ing this a record month for car movement. Eastbound movement; passing Lewistown Junction, one of | the principal computing points on the t main line, was fifteen per cent, bet- ! ter than one year ago. The total car movement east and ; west over .the division was 73,040 j for twenty-one days. One year ago j the total movement was 66,965. The | total number of eastbound loaded cars 1 passing Dewistown during the first ! three weeks of August was 56,250. | One year ago the car movement was, j for the same period, 48,849. The total car movement passing eight junction points up to last Sat- , urday aggregated 537,067. Last year, the total movement was 503,033. The j increase for the year to date is 34,- 710. Officials say the improvement in I freight traffic during the present i month has not been entirely due to ! the hauling of large quantities of coal | to storage yards, but included general i merchandise and large shipments of: fruit and vegetables. Requests Decorations For P. R. R. Veterans Chairman J. H. Keeseberry, of the i committee on decorations for the Vet- , erans' reunion next Saturday, requests I that citizens decorate their homes in ■ honor of the visitors. The Pennsyl- ] vania Railroad station will be decor- I ated with flags and bunting and at; night with an illuminated monogram, | similar to that on buttons worn by the veterans. Chestnut Street Hall Audi- , torium and the exterior of the build- : ing will also be decorated and will have j an Illuminated sign at night. STORM DELAYS TRAINS I Trains from the north this morning , were from twenty minutes to one hour and thirty minutes late. Delays were . caused 'by storms on the Buffalo and 1 Erie divisions. Two small landslides i were reported on the Buffalo division. 1 Standing of the Crews HAHHISBURG SIDE I I'hllmlr Iphln Division ll4 crew to igo first after Ip. m.: 119, 130, 126, 109,' 1112. 121, 123. 116, 129. 103, 106, 15, 118. Engineer for 113. Firemen for 114. 115. Conductors for 121, 184. Brakemen for 109, 114, 116, 2-118, 183. Engineers up: Manley, Gibbons, Hennecke, Shaub, Hubkr, Snow, Burg, Hindman. Smeltzer, Sober, Young. Firemen up: Barton, Wagner, Bren ner, Manning, Durall, Hamaker, Mc- Curdy, Horstick, Caver, Collier. Shive, Chronister, Rh'oads, Shaffer, Mulholm, Weaver. Conductors up: Fesler, Fraelich, Rapp, Mehaeffie. Flagmen up: Witmyer, Donohoe. Brakemen up: Ferguson, Summy. Collins. Gouse. Middle Dlvlnlou 219 crew to go first after 3.05 p. m. 31 Altoona crews to come in. Preference: 2. 3. Engineers for 2, 3. Flagman for 2. Engineers up: Garman, Smith, Kugler. Firemen up. Liebau, Richards. Brakemen up: Wenerick, Werner. YARD CREWS Engineers up: Harvey. Saltsman, Kuhn, F. T. Snyder, Felton, Shaver, Beck. Firemen up: Ulwh. Bostdorf, Schiefer, Rauch, Weigle, Cookerley, Maeyer. Engineers for 4th 8, 12, 26. 38. . Firemen for 6. 4th 8, 16, 18, 22, 36. 38. ENOI.A SIDE Plii hi ilelp hi a Division 240 crew to go first after 12.45 p. in.: 224, 227, 229, 242. 218. 205. 214, 237. 233, 223. Engineers for 205, 214, 219, 2233, 227. Firemen for 204, 205, 218, 237. Conductors for 214, 227. Brakemen for 214, 224, 227-2, 233. Conductor up: Dewees. Brakemen up: Shaffner. Middle Division ll7 crew to go after 1.30 p. in.: 222, 227. Brakeman for 117. YARD CREWS E.VOI.A The following is the standing of the yard crews after 4 p. m.: Engineers up: McCormick, Sheila-' hamer, Sweger. Firemen up: McNally, Lutz, Ging rich, Ewlng, Bruaw, G. L. Fortenbaugh Engineers for 130, 104. for 2nd 126, Ist 124, 104, let j READING CREWS The 10 crew first to go after 12.45 p- m.. 4, 12. 1, 6, 19. East-bound pool: 63, 56, 59, 62, 65, 64, 71, 57, 58. Firemen for 56, 57, 64, 10. Conductor for 65. Brakemen for 59, 63, 64, 4. Engineers up: Glass. Barnhart Crawford, Merkle, Middaugh. Wood' Massimore. Firemen up: Kelly, Lex, Barrell Rumbaugh, Dobbins. Bowers. Sullivan Graver, Boyer, Brown. Brakemen up: Tavlor. Huehes DUnkle ' Khy ' Blngaman,' Cruiser Tennessee Will Reach Philadelphia Today By Associated Press Philadelphia. Aug. 25.—The United States armored cruiser Tennessee parsed in the Delaware breakwater this morning from Annapolis and will arrive at the Philadelphia navy yard late this afternoon. After taking on stores, medicines, coal and ammuni tion the cruiser will proceed to Haiti to join the fleet under command of Rear Admiral Caperton. In addition to Its regular crew the Tennessee carries 350 marines who were taken on hoard at Annapolis. The cruiser also has on board twelve 1 three-inch landing guns. A company or two of marines from the local navy 1 yard will also leave on the Tennessee it was said, to-day, but there will he no concentration of marines in this city as was the case during the Mex ican crisis of about a year ago* COTTON EXPORTS DECREASE By Associated . Press Washington, D. C„ Aug. 25.—While American cotton exports during the fiscal year that ended June 30 de creased by only 739,003 bales, their value was $234,257,829 less than those of the preceding year, according to figures issued to-day by the Depart ment of Commerce. BERNSTORFF IN SECI.T7SION By Associated Press New York, Aug. 25.—Count Von Bernstorff, the German ambassador to the United States, remained in se clusion here to-day with his plans for the next few days undeveloped. H« had received no further advices from Berlin bearing on the sinking of the • Arabic, he said, and did not know i when such word would be received. Harrisburg will soon have The Largest Ready-to-wear Department! Store in this section of Pennsylvania * A Good Store for The Masses i« r . of a Modern^/; •*.. 'H— Store. ffi/ • / CJ All these comforts and conveniences of the New / Kaufman Store are YOURS at all times and you are to realize in them perfect satisfaction —no matter how / small or how large your purchase may be. i CI And THIS we want to make clear: YOUR MONEY £f BACK FOR THE ASKING. 9 ! Every department is easily accessible from every j other department through wide aisles and large, easy / open stairways and roomy passenger elevator. / The Store will be perfectly ventilated all year / round —an airy healthy place for both patrons and £ employes. W* * Q Every floor will be flooded with daylight. * %/ <5 A complete and new equipment of store fixtures is / installed —the most modern style for attractiveness and quick service. <1 The pneumatic tube cash system will save time for patrons. cj Among OTHER IMPORTANT features are vapor heat system, our own running ice water plant, mod ern sprinkler system and telephone booths for the public. And the store will be equipped with semi, direct electric lighting system. (f 1900 electric lights will illuminate the outside of the building.