CANAL-BED FROM DAUPHIN TO MILLERSBURG STATE ROAD IN FUTURE; WOULD CUT OUT NARROWS tcri °i. • * Wv ■ a \ / ;'}/ W\\ I /* , m ' > \\ Interest in road making Increases apace and special attention is now drawn to the dangerous conditions in flie Narrows between Speeceville and the Clark's Ferry bridge. The etch mi.' herewith shows a proposed treat ment of the roadway around the point ■ r the mountain at that point. For years the narrow road alons the Northern Central tracks in this section has been one of the most dangerous pieces of highway in Pennsylvania. The road is so narrow that two auto mobiles cannot pass and turnouts are OF WHOM DID HOUTZ COMPLAIN? ; Director's Accusation Causes Wonder in School Hoard ; Circles When School Director Adam D. Houtz, at the re-organization of the school board Monday afternoon, ac cused a fellow member of treachery i for failing to support him for the presidency, whom did he mean? In school board circles that ques tion is still giving considerable cause} for wonder. Mr. Houtz who was defeated by A. I • 'arson Stamm for the presidency by a vote of five to four, vigorously de fended his claim to the chairmanship, i The Rev. Dr. W. N. Yates nominated Mr. Houtz and declared that his candi date's long service on the board and • in city movements and the fact that lie was the first man in the field, were among the reasons why Mr. Houtz deserved support. When Mr. Houtz rose to defend his Forty Years a Jewelry Expert JEWELRY GIFTS AT OINE-THIRD LESS FUR over forty years this store has been patron ized by those who have sought expert jewelry service and the lowest possible prices in Watches, Diamonds, Rings, Silverware and jewelry of reliable quality. Our many years of experience qualifies us lo select the best values and our location "around the corner from the high-rent district" permits us to sell them for less than would be possible other wise. Our assortment is large and our guarantee goes with every article. It means money in your pocket and the satisfaction of knowing that your gift will meet with approval, regardless of whether you select 'lie modest or more elaborate. Open Every Evening Until Christmas Win* Plack EXPERT IX .TEWELRY 23 S. Second St. * Your Christmas Stocking can conta ' n no better gift than an account opened with a good Savings ' Bank. Put a nest egg in a Savings ®. an k <or y° l,r children for an Xmas •' %' fy courage habits of thrift and may be ja'lJgpjij small amount will give you a bank First National Bank 224 MARKET STREET WEDNESDAY EVENING, HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH DECEMBER 8> 1915, I necessary to- make the road available for travel. it has been suggested that a change jof the route at this point could be ac | complished without great difficulty jand it is believed the State Highway I Department, co-operating with the i railroad authorities and the county, ! should have a conference without de- I lay on this question. The drawings herewith show a pro- I posed change which would remedy the ; difficulty and provide ample highway nomination he declared that he was forced "almost to come before the board as pleading for recognition. Then he declared that he had been promised support and that one mem ber whose name he did not mention, had promised to vote for him. This member he intimated had voted for Mr. Stamm. Now, while the possible make-up of the standing committees is a matter of considerable question among the directors, the thought uppermost in many an official's mind is whom could Mr. Houtz have meant? Mr. Stamm will leave to-morrow for a week's trip to New Orleans and it is understood that no announcement of his committees will be made until the regular meeting of the board on Friday. December 17. Ex-President Harry A. Hover is considered in some circles to be a likely candidate for the chairmanship of the building com mittee. MRS. KM MA R. SHOMO FINI.UAL Funeral services for Mrs. Emma R. Shonio. wife of Harry P. Shomo, of 211 Walnut street, will be held Satur day afternoon at the Shomo residence in Hamburg, and at the First Re formed church, the Rev. Charles F. Freeman officiating. Burial will be made at St. John's Cemetery. Mrs. Shomo is survived by her husband and two sons. William A., an attorney of Reading, and Allen E. Shomo, clerk in the State Department. space. At present the narrow high way skirts the embankment of the abandoned canal bed for a consid erable distance on the east side and several serious accidents have occurred at this point. The drawing shows two plans—one a roadway through the canal bed, which could be tilled easily, and the other utilizing the towpath and half of the old canal bed. In either case a 40-foot road is easily possible along the river. The towpath location or the canal bed location CHRISTMAS RUSH EARLY THIS YEAR Local Passenger Trains Need Extra Cars; All Roads He port Rig Hush Reports from the passenger depart-1 i inents of the Pennsylvania Railroad. | i and the Philadelphia and Reading, j Railway, indicate an early Christmas i | rush. Travel between llarrisburg and) Lebanon has been exceedingly heavy! this week. An extra car was to-day i placed on all local trains. On the Pennsylvania Railroad the I extra express cars have been added jto local trains and a special messenger I assigned to each car. On ordinary oc casions a baggageman does double duty. Local trains have been crowded between llarrisburg and Mlffiln, and on the Northern Central, and Phlla- 1 delphia divisions. Previous records [Show normal travel up to a week be-1 fore the holidays when the rush , started. This year, it is said the .semi monthly pay days with the busy times are bringing the business earlier. Standing of the Crews HAKRISBIHG SIDE Philadelphia Division —l2B crew first | to go after 1 p. m.: 114, 11S». 107, 111, 132. 110. Engineers for 12S, 111. Firemen for 111. 110. I Conductor for 107. I Flagmen for 12S, 114, 1 10. j Brakemen for 114, 110. J Engineers up: Hrubaker. Ma>. Kuutz, i Sober, (irass. Fry, Selers, Bissinger, Layman, Albright. Burg, i Firemen up: lickman. Walker. Deit i rich. Swarr, Arney, Kekman, Fisher, 1 Itupp, Kverhart. i Conductor up: Myers. Brakemen up: Bealey, Kope. Border, I Lutz. Sweigert, Boyer. j Middle Ulvlnlon—l7 crew first to go I after 1:30 p. m.: 16, 24, 29. 31. 20. 1 Engineers for 24. 29, 31. Firemen for 29, 31. I Conductors for 24, 29, 31. Flagmen for 17, 29, 31. i Brakemen for 17, 29 (two). 31 (two), i 20 (two). ; Kngineers up: Shirk. Kugler. Web i ster. Ressler, Ulsh, Bennett. Steele, i Firemen up: Seagrist, Stephens, For sythe, Kohr, Eckels. Gross, Hoffman, 1 Wagner. Fletcher, Beeder, Simmons. I Conductors up: Frallek. Huber. ' Brakemen up: Kilgore. Plack, Stahl, j Mathias. Bell, Reese. Mcllinger. Kolili, Harris. R. C. Myers, Klick, Edwards. I Adams. Marlin. i Yard t'rm»— | Kngineers for 20, second 22, third 22, 28, 32. Firemen for 20, second 22, third 22, 24. 28. 36, 38. ! Engineers up: Harter, Biever, Blos j ser, Malaby, Rodgers, J. R. Snyder, Loy, McCartney, Leiby. | Firemen up: Sheets, Baitv E.vde, i Keever. Ford. Klernt-r, Boyer, Hamilton, j .1. R. Miller. R. B. Miller. KXOI.A SIDE I'lillndelpliin Division— 237 crew first to go: 2 14. 239, 208. ; Engineer for 208. I Conductor for 8. • Brakemen for 8, 37. j Flagman up: Kline. Brakemen up: Shaffner. Brenner. Sea- I bolt. Short, Hastings, McDermott, lie- Combs. Stauffer. I Middle Ulvlalun—los crew first to go I after 3:30 p. m.: 110, 116. 108, 109, 112. ! 118. I Firemen for 116. 105. I Conductors for 113, 114. I Flagman for 115. Brakemen for 115, 108. Yard ( r»«»—To go after 4 p. m.: | Engineers for second 108. 112. Firemen for 104, third 102. I Engineers up: Nuem.ver, Rider, Boyer, 1 Stees, Miller, Turner. Firemen up: Ulckhart. Cumbler, Hall, I Huggins, Waller. Reed, C. H. Ilall, - Zelders, Detweller. Mclnt.vre, Clark. THE READING i Hnrrlxburs Dlvlalon— -16 crew first to go after 11:43 a. m.: 20, 23, 19, 5. 2. 1, I 15. 12. 4. East-bound—7o crew first to go after 1 3:30 a. m.: 61. 69. 59. 37. Engineers for 15, 19. ' Firemen for 61, 15, 16. 20. : Conductors for 38. 16, 19. Brakemen for 70. 12, 19. Engineers up: Massimore. Glass, Wlreman. Morrison, Middaugh. Wood, ' Tipton. Bonawitz, Woland. Barnhart. Firemen up: Bingaman. Sfoner, Dow hower. Brown. Benamln Mller, T. Mll ; ler. Anspach, Keefer, Hiesler, Kelly, Grim, Fornwalt, James Miller, Carl. 1 Brakemen up: Sullivan. Dare, Tavlor, Wirkenhieser, Uodson. Leader, Grime*. Yoder. Cocklin, Machamer, Miles, Creager, Blnkley. "The Quality Counts'' when you buy a piano. Consult this store, ispangler, 2112 Sixth street.—Adv would overcome the present dangerous conditions and this change would lead to the eventual construction of the main highway along the canal bed be tween these narrows and the present highway south of Dauphin. There are two of the most dangerous railroad crossings in the State on this stretch of highway and it is believed that the time is now at hand when the changes should be made through the co-operation of the State, the county and the railroad authorities. FIVE DESTROYERS SENT TO MEXICO W ill Be I sed lo Transfer I roops Should II Become Necessary to Land Topolobampo, Alex., Dec. 8. By Radio to San Diego. Ca., —The first division of the Pacific torpedo flotilla, consisting: of five destroyers, command ed by Commander Frederic X Kre man has joined Admiral Winslow's ? nar * off Topolobampo. ine destroyers, according: to naval officers here to-day. will prove of great value in transferring troops into such harbors as this if it should be come necessary to land forces for the protection ot American life and prop ertsLtro.m stacks like the recent raid on the American colony to Los Alochis. , General Munoz, commanding the forces in Sinaloo, has issued warrants to the I'nited Sugar company and to the American settlers, who suf fered in the raids calling upon all his military commanders to return to the owners all stolen property in rhelr possession. Central Students Will Play Santa to Poor Children of the City It was announced this morning that the students of Central High would again this year have a Christmas tree S? ,£?, accomr, anying celebration for the little orphans and poor children who were benelited in this mun.ier last year Committees will be appointed in the near future and definite ar langements will be made as soon as possible. Contributions will be re ceived on Monday and will continue until enough money has been received lo meet the necessary expenses. The same method of tabulating: the amount received on a bulletin board will be Better Maintenance of Harbor Defenses Necessary Washington. Dec. 8. A fixed po.ioy in maintenance of harbor de fenses under which at least 4 per cent of the older battery employments would be replaced annually, is advo cated in the annual report of the chief of engineers of the army, it is point ed out that only 10 per cent, of the present harbor defense projects have been built or rebuilt since 1909. The report declares that "it cannot be too emphatically stated that the art of fortification is a progressive one." and points out that the countrv's coast defense equipment has not kept pace in its development with the im provements in naval armament against which it must be matched. While no mention is made of the $80,000,000 four-year program urged by the Administration for improve ment of the coast defenses, the report estimates that $5,369,260 will be need ed during the coming year for neces sary work on present or projected coast fortifications in continental United States and $2 82,000 for those in insular possession. Lancaster County Farmer Killed by Trolley Car Columbia. Pa., Doc. B.—Solomon JSberly, aged 6 8 years, one of the most prominent farmers in Northern Lan caster county, was instantlv killed by a trolley car of the Ephrata and Leb anon line when the horse in the team he was driving became frightened and unmanageable and ran into a lane in front of the car. The man was found in the wreckage and was dead when picked up by the trolley conductor and motorman. He is survived by his wife and eight children. Few Cars Need Repairs on Pennsylvania Lines Indicating; tlie efficiency program of the Pennsylvania Railroad In keeping I its equipment In use to the greatest ' possible extent, the company had but 16,270 cars out of its entire 275,000 I ears In the shops for repairs on De ! cember 4. This number represented a gain of 52% per cent, compared with conditions on April 1. Of these cars In shops, 9339 were from the lines west of Pittsburgh and (5731, less than 4 per cent, of the road's equip ment, on the lines east of Pittsburgh, employed again and the four classes will attempt to surpass each other in generosity. < Smith's Jitney Sale Now Going 011—Come and Get Your Share Having planned very secretly our Jitney, 3c -a!", a long time since with our New York Friends, one* reason why it is a Huge Success is the fact thai the .Smartest New York Styles an- included in this sale and >et if you buy nn article, though It may have arrived to-day direet from the manufacturer, you may have your choice of another one of tin- same value for a Jitney—sc. From the liiwt our Jitney.Sale hit the hull's eye. People raved over It. talked altout It; came to it in crowns. Merchants have said: "We would not .-ell an extra Suit or Coat or Furs or Waists Tor a Jitney—sc"; hut we are selling them every day at that price and people are supplying themselves with Christmas gifts, this year, that lerpesent common sense ami needful necessities—also lots of other goods at unheard-of prices, too. Jitney Specials 5< —Thursday and An Extra 1-adies' $15.00 Fur Set f . .. _ . , ... Friday, one lot of Children's 25c tor a Jitney. sc—We will sell La- A Jitney Sale 01 FT 0- Aprons for 12 »*e and another dies - $15.00 Fur Sets for $14.50, M" n nJ apron of same kind for »n (1 every lady can have another ™ f* . 5?. >, , , set of the same quality g c Children s Solid Gold An Extra I-adles' Waist For a for a jitney Jitney, sc—We will sell one lot of IxlngS Ladles' Shirt Waists for $2.49 each, An Extra Fair of Men's 23c Silk an( j you never savv a human and each lady can have another Seamless Socks For a Jitney 5c- b . j , nicoats on Wnist for a We will sell two pii»rs of Men s 2oc . <■ , t i • < VNaiSt f °' 5C silk Socks for 290. and each cus- who d,d not ,ove Jewelry. """' tomer may have another pair of If a petticoatcd individual Vn Extra Ladles' Trimmed Hat th « sam * <>"*"* for 5c * VO " t ShC " 0t For a Jitney. sc-We will sell one a jitnc >' Of jewelry, and it you will sample lot of Ladies' Trimmed look lier OVCr Carefully VOtl Hats, worth *I.OO and over for 39c will fi ml , le r to be a very and each lady %an haxe another tailormade erratic Strange .sort of WO of the same quality 5 C wool Berge dress sklpts worth in man ; for jewelry is as neces for a jitney tho uaua) way j 2 .50. Each lady sary to a woman's happiness „ , ——- may have one for $1.95 and then as warmth is necessary to l or" T lu„£, s°c-we hpr of another of the s<; the health of a baby, splendid well made Ladies' Muslin «"»»'"> j( T.u-.n-.. Ito m era" m ay'°h a ve" a not hejTiii r T »W W,nlW .Wu tomers may ha\ e anoiner pair tj c Rc—One lot Ladies' Winter Coats others ~r the signet shape, bun. II of the same duality for a jitney just in for $5.89. Bach customer of 1 '"."IS??; «U « ___________________ brtlllniil rxliihltinn of riiiKH un j . .... , „ ... ~ buying one sets another coat, equal like anything lh«- elty of lliirrtn ; An Extra *3.00 Ladles Mescaline vnluo and Btyle _ bur|S hIIM ~v er Mren , nn( , lblnk Fnderskirt For a Jitney, 5c —We jitnev <he prlcr will sell one lot of Ladles' Mescaline ' The retail value of these Underskirts, worth in the regular Jimey Specials—Men's 10c Socks rings averages from 50c to way $3.98. for $2.98, and each lad> Thursday and Friday C« SI.OO. In fact, an exclusive ' fcho buys one may have another of for a j OC j ewe] store would ch the same quality lor a 1 . . ° OC ——————— a ,r rea t deal more. jitney Girls' Toque Caps—Worth 75c. . ™Thursday and Friday we sell at 49c 011 l pi ice \\ ill be, yOUl" An Extra *25.00 Ladies' Winter and anot her of the C „ choice of the entire lot for ( oat For a Jitnev, .«•—\\ e will sell 3C i , one lot of Ladles' $25.00 Winter same kind for a jitney ....... and each customer Coats for $22.95 and each lady who who makes a purchase of buys one may have another ol gj. Jitney Specials loc Hemmed one lliav have tile tinrc the same quality for a jitney.. •"* ~ , ' , _. , , _ . ,- , . , Huck Towels. Thursday and g c stneted choice ot another i An Extra 56.95 Ladies' Dress Friday for a jitney f or a jitney, .10. Corae , Skirt For a Jitney. sc—We have carlv It will pav to run for one lot of Ladies Dress Skirts. „ . . . .. . J .... - worth $6.95, thai we are going to Boys t.olf Caps—Worth up to \ V e expect this ring sale to sell for $5.98 and each lady that 2oe. Thursday and C almost break up and de » purchases one or these skirts can Friday lor a Jitnev I i- .1 1 » " choose another of the same C— moralize the housekeeping > quality for a jitney business ill this city for the j ————— Men's 10c (.'anva.s Gloves C „ ncxt i All Extra Child's SI.OO Dress For for a jitney , . i s,. —\Ve have some wonderfully _____________________ \\ hat ail opportunity for I pretty children's dresses of plaid flcliolitfnl r'hrietmae* o-ift I and checked ginghams to sell for Men s 50c Leather Gauntlets For k ["i tniistmas & itt 1 $1.49, they are made of all the sc—Every customer buying a pair a lioniilial price and near -8 newest styles and range In sines of these gloves for 43c will be en- lv everybody will COIIIC to from bto 14 years. Bach purchaser ,i , _ ■ • • , >is allowed to buy another C- litled 10 buy ano t h(>r P alr 5 C tills ring sale. , for u iitnev of the same kind for V. i SMITH'S, 412 Market Street KAISER TO GIVE RECALL ORDERS Personally Appointed Bov-Ed and Von Papen and Will Withdraw Them By Associated Press Washington, D. C., Dec. S.—Em peror William has a personal interest in the withdrawal of Captain Boy-Ed and Captain Franz von Papen, at taches of the German embassy here. State Department officials have been informed that as the attaches were personally appointed by Emperor Wil- O DORT $650 The New Five-Passenger Touring Car Is Here You have never seen anything better at the price. You will agree with us when you »ec the Dort; commodious, comfortable, thoroughly dependable, electrically equipped throughout, electrically started, amply powered and sturdily built, representing the most approved type of light car construction. This car, equipped with a high speed, long stroke, four-cylinder motor possesses ample power, is easily controlled, and is designed for family and business use in which service, economy, elegance and power are desired. Four-cylinder motor; Bore, 3% Inches: Stroke, 5 inches; Develops 28 h. p. on 1600 revolutions; ffa* 105-inch wlieelbase; Weight. 2000 pounds, and equipped with Etectric Generator, Electric Starter, r.lghts and fiorn, One-man Top. Wind-shield, Gasoline Gauge, Speedometer. Hear Tire Carrier, and Complete Tool Equipment. Made by a firm famous for fine carriage bodies with graceful lines, and of the highest financial responsibility, you have assurance of a dependable, handsome car and reliable service. All Prices F. O. B. Flint, Mich. Ensminger Motor Co. 1201 N. Third Street B«II PHON. 3515 liam. lie personally probably will give the orders tor their withdrawal. It Is understood that officials considered It probable that the Berlin foreign office was prompted to ask what caused the action of the United States In declar ing: the attaches persona non grata so that when a report of the incident is made to the emperor it may be com plete in all details. The belief prevailed in official circles that Ambassador Bernstorff would not be able to inform Secretary 1-ansing that the wishes of the United States would be complied with before Satur day at the earliest. May He, Paroled Washington. D. C., Dec. S. • Any application tor safe conducts for Cap tain Hoy-Ed and Captain Yon I'apen will be considered by the allied gov ernments solely as a request of the United States. The first impulse among repre sentatives of the allies was to flatly refuse to enter into any undertaking to refrain from treating the two Ger- man officers, once they are deprived of their diplomatic immunity, as tf> any treatment different from that which will be meted out to any enemy soldier or sailor. Further consideration, however, has led to a change of view. If the United States should take the prround that ii is responsible for the safe return of the two officers to Germany the allied governments would be disposed to re frain from intervention, though It is probable that they would insist that the men give, their parole not to serve actively during the war. CKNTRaE SENIORS EIiEOT At a meeting of the senior class to day the following officers of the senior class at Central were elected: Homer Kreider, president, and Gertrude Ed wards, secretary. Let us prove to you that we can furnish tlie best player for the least money. Spangler, 2112 Sixth St.—Adv. 7
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