Last JLap of Christmas ( | INTEREST GROWS IN ORGANIZATION Property Owners, Businessmen and Residents Booming Up town Merchant's Association Interest In the formation of an Up town Merchants' Association is in creasing on all sides, as the business men, property owners and residents | <n that section of the city learn just What the organization proposed will mean to the welfare of the district. Tlie new method of street lighting advocated and promised for North Third street, between North and Reily streets, has been a long felt want and when accomplished will be the first big step toward the improvements in Ihe uptown district which it should have, according to men residing in that section. The association when formed will investigate conditions thoroughly in the vicinity, so that the members can understand what is most needed for the benefit of the people. The placing of street standards in Third street, when completed will re place the former system of arc lights. Other sections needing Improved lighting will be looked up later, it is understood. Want Better Car Service Car service for residents in the dis trict will be another matter which the members of the temporary organiza tion are j already discussing. Others not members at present, also are in teresting themselves in this move. Car I service both north and south in Thlr#l I street, will be advocated in order to accommodate the people in that dis trict. At present the Third street | cars, after reaching North street, turn up and go uptown in Capitol and Fourth streets. Residents in the uptown district, in many instances, must either ride to Seneca street, and back again, or walk from Fourth street, down to their homes. Co-operative advertising already being used by the businessmen, is bringing fine results, showing the in terest manifested In the entire ptan. Suggestions are being made dally, and /will be considered carefully berore any action is taken. The new organization will be form ed in all probability during January of the new year, according to plans being completed by present mem bers of the temporary association. Enthusiasm is running high in the proposition, because it is thought that an active co-operating body of busi nessmen in the district affected can accomplish more than personal efforts of a few persons. PINETOWN INSTITUTE Special to The Telegraph Lewlsburg, Pa., Dec. 17.—Teachers of Fairview township will hold their fourth and last institute at Pinetown on January 15, 1916. The program will include: Devotional exercises by 11. M. Straley; "Civil Government," R. J. Smith; "Grammar," Miss Molah Freysinger; "Some Good Things in the School of My District," Walter Trout: "Are Salaries of Teachers Too High?" R. M. Spangler; "The Super intendents Part in the Employment of Teachers," H. M. Sutton: debate, "Re solved, That a Consolidation of Schools Would Be a Benefit to Fair view Township," affirmative, W. G. Cross, Miss Molah Freysinger, nega tive, C. 11. Brillhart and Miss Laura Flicker, Gazette, Miss Lizzie Kunkel. CLUB SHOT THREE DEER Special to Tlic Telegraph Dillsburg, Pa., Dec. 17. On Wed nesday members of the South Moun lain Deer Club returned to their homes In and near Dillsburg, having killed during their hunt in the South Mountain, three large deer. The largest one, a five-pronged buck, is on exhlbltlo at the store of the Dills burg Furniture and Hardware Com pany in South Baltimore street. | Weather Man at Work \ *- * The professional humorist hard pressed for material can generally get; off an old one at the expense of the weather man. Maybe that is why there is a general impression abroad that weather forecasts are unreliable. They are not —they are remarkably accurate, as a mater of fact, and they are followed implicitly by thousands of big men in scores of big industries. Warnings displayed for a single hur ricane have detained in port vessels and cargoes valued at $30,000,000. That hurricane transpired as predicted, too. and a number of those ships would probably have found port on the bot lom but for the vigilance of Uncle Sam. Such service is of Inestimable value, not only at sea, but on land. One warning of an approaching cold wave Is known to have saved $3,000,000 worth of property from in jury and destruction. Warnings of frost and freezing weather are fol lowed with closest interest by fruit and vegetable growers. The daily weather forecast is mailed to 135,000 Addresses and 4,000,000 telephone sub scribers learn its contents daily over the wire. , The picture shows the observation tower at the Weather Bureau's central office, one of the 3,500 similar towers that spy on wind and cloud all over the country, and with the 2,000 ma rine stations on shipboard furnish the great mass of data on which the ex- Xierts of the bureau base their fore cast. These forecasts are borne out. by the next day's weather whenever the areas of rain and wldd, of high and low barometer, follow their ordi nary paths, which they do about four times out of five. The fifth time some capricious frost or windstorm follows an unreasonable course of its own, and then the bureau is wrong. But the experts always win as long as the weather plays the game according to the rules. If you would like to know all the interesting things about the govern ment, yould should read the two great patriotic books, "The Amor!can Gov ernment" and "The Panama Canal." both by Frederic J. Haskin. Se« the detnlls of the Telegraph's ol'fer to Its readers ii* the coupon printed else ara in thin FRID.AX EVENING, EDUCATORS PLAN [ GREAT MEETING i Two Governors and Many Prominent Men Will Be Sjieakers at Scranton From all appearances, the State ■ educational meeting to be held in Scranton on December 28-29 will be 11 the largest educational gathering ever : held in Pennsylvania. Reports com- L ing from President H. H. Baish, of the Pennsylvania State Educational Association, show that up to this time , the registration for the year Is a record breaker. Many superintendents of schools throughout the State have sent in registration lists of 100 per cent, of the teachers in their employ. The committee in charge of arrange ments in Scranton is making elaborate , preparations for tho reception and en tertainment of the visiting teachers. The hotels In Scranton have been re , serving rooms for the convention as far back as October. A. 11. Welles, principal of the Central high school, Scranton. is the chairman of the com mittee on rooms and has a large list of private rooms for those who can not be accommodated in the hotels. Hotel Casey is tho headquarters of the con vention and the meetings are to be held in the Lackawanna courthouse, Central high school and the Technical high school. The Program The program committee liaa worked up a very interesting program. Every i person on it is well known nationally. | The general program will be: Addresses of welcome, the mayor if Scranton and Dr. S. E. Weber, su j .Jerintendent of Scranton schools; re sponse, Miss Margaret Magulre, vice president, Philadelphia; addresses, "The Co-operative System of Educa tion," Dr. Herman Schneider, Univer sity of Cincinnati; "How to Bring Na ture Into the Schoolroom and How to Send the Pupils Into the Fields," Mrs. Anna Botsford Comstock, Cornell Uni versity; "Give the Girl a Chance," Ida Tarbell, New York city; "The Rural Schools that Made Denmark Famous," H. W. Foght, specialist in rural prac tice, United States Bureau of Edu cation; "Our Diplomatic Relations With Europe," S. D. Fess, member of Congress and president of Antloeh Col lege; "Training Needed for Rural Teachers." United States Commissioner P. P. Claxton; "The Place for the American Teacher In the Countrv Life Movement," H. W. Foght, "What is Meant by Democratizing Education?" Dr. Charles A. Wagner. State school commissioner, Delaware; "Education for Life," Commissioner P. P. Claxton; "The Continuation School Problem." Millard B. King, State Department of Public Instruction; "Retrospect and Prospect in Pennsylvania Education," Dr. J. George Becht, secretary. State Board of Education; "Military Train ing in the Public Schools," Dr. N. C. SchaefCer, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and addresses by- Frank B. Willis, Governor of Ohio, and Martin G. Brumbaugh, Governor of Pennsylvania. President to Talk Lt is expected that President Wood- Him--What? SOMETHING useful, if you'd make him happy. We'd suggest a big comfy Bath Robe, something to lounge in. We have 'em in a great variety of sizes and patterns, with slippers to match and all priced most reasonably. May we show them to you? It's the sort of present that manly men appreciate. Of course, we've a complete line of the season's latest Neckwear, Gloves, Shirts, Underwear, Caps, etc. Or, if you'd rather, Silk Hose (they're always appreciated) at 25c to 50c. Suspenders, in holiday packages, 25c to SI.OO. Won't you drop in and let us make other timely suggestions? We'd be glad to. Consylman Co. Tlic IJig Uptown Store Itw r Appreciated Store offers such a wide variety of -1- gifts that you can make selections for every one on your shopping list. Rinkcnbach LaVallieres in the beautiful pearl and diamond designs will give you something a little bit ont of the ordinary. Prices in gold are $2.50 and up. A Gold Waldemer Chain and Knife answers that Gentlemen's Gift question. Prices in velvet box, and up. Then, we've an assortment of inexpensive gifts at 50*, 75* and SI.OO. Never has our stock of Christmas gifts been more complete and at prices that will tempt you to buy gifts for Baby, big Brother, big Sister, Father and Mother. Rinkenbach's Jewelers Optometrists ' 1215 North Third St. HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH HOLING A MASHIE SHOT : : i ~ i | T 7 7 By BRIGGS ' ' ' " * ■ ■*, 1 *ASHie IjT] 1 ftAR-R-R-\ Thc hardest I t velouS f 1 lrtCR£T No «SHoT V °r-. 12* J M * r V V VV ' /Rh That HXCIT6 SSo •• I . L _ —wSg" ?l>' ( T*K ALU RI6HTI IS I - <y\ / \\\ row Wilson will address the associa tion on Tuesday, December 28. Gov ernors Brumbaugh and Willis, the schoolmaster governors, and United States Commissioner Claxton will ad dress the association on Wednesday evening. As soon as the program is printed copies will be sent to each superintendent, normal school princi pal and college president in the State. The committee on transportation has succeeded in getting the railroads to agree to grant a reduced fare for the benefit of persons attending the Scran ton meeting. Those who are planning 1 to attend the meeting should consult the nearest ticket agent for Infor mation concerning railroad fares. The following concession has been granted by the railroads: Two cents 1 per mile in each direction, with mini < mum of $1 for the round trip, from | points In Pennsylvania, going and re turning via same route only; tickets to 1 be sold and good, going, December 25 to 27, and returning to reach original starting point not later than January 1. P THE UPTOWN siromicctinn O I sr-* % a • aiTATRANsriR r*Hßobinson s —i 0 a THißDimrom O ft ij . VMAS Gifts are most attractive M ■*. W A A 1 I * n our Wack a nd white J 3k / WM jT g. JtM lyt EM Xmas boxes —we are told the n rJ prettiest in the city. IJ ? A fairyland of delight 1 ( jj for the youngsters Candle- n < Toy prices at Robinson's are the lowest anywhere sticks U 3 - ■ Whi+A Tva™ Beautlful * 8ha P ed (% | A X " mxe ivory mahogany Candle- r , FT* /, » Toilet Articles ¥ J I II I Combs, Brushes, Mirrors, holder. Like illustra- Gj Traya, Manicuring Sets, etc. $1.50 W i W if "^ en different styles of Ivory 98c 1 &MB:, XMAS HANDKERCHIEFS „ „ . _ a 3 Mahogany and Brass Smoking Pi The largest Importation of Shamrock Lawn and Linen Hand- Stands $1.50 I] kerchiefs we have ever shown. Plain and embroidered: plain white Brass Flower Vases, Jardinieres, IT p< and colored borders; lA to Cfk— Fern Dishes, Hanging Flower Baskets, 1/ Z attractively boxed lUC SUC etc °» c to » 5 - 9 * j | Specials in Xmas Merchandise Slippers I X Handbags Gloves Hosiery FOR WOMEN— ]A j Black eal leather White chamoisette Pure Silk I lose for A wnnHprfnl as<;nrtnifiit nf ml PI —a large variety of Gloves for women women; black and a , WOnderiUl assortment OI |C f) shapes, Qftr* w1 " 1 black CQ** large assort- |2C),» Juliets, soft sole uppers, tnocca- ( i( at J stitching ment of colors"•'*» sins and Boudoir slip- QQ. F Angora Goat—a Guaranteed Kid Heavy weight Silk • nt *7OC t ] fitted bag with silk Gloves; black, white Hose, in black .and pers, in all colors u <! RS .... 52.48 S $1.0051.00 FOR MEN- , 2 k """"T Exceptionally fine quality kid Y) iomeos and Everetts also wt j 5* *)ww XICO Indian moccasins, $1.25 m n Large cut Four-ln-Hand Ties; M P™* aiSim c-9 $l5O nll R II Men's Initial Handkerchiefs (all ' I I O lA B """" " Mc "' a " c Values UOUS | ft M c"„;*,.?' k .. H .r. ffir&Si ffiSlm WfoUk F«n jointed imported doll, 25 ffl gj jj inches high. The biggest doll in IU Men's Dress Shirts. . 69i- to s:t.so - 'W A. & Harrisburg d* 1 A A VP .Suspenders, Suspender Sets and i=z==z tt., >■ JK I 9ID I T? Cj Belt Sets 250 to SI.OO : for v*• w U IT PAYS TO BUY UPTOWN CHOSKN HEAD NURSE Special to The Telegraph Columbia, Pa., Dec. 17. —Miss Rosa Witt has been chosen as head nurse of the hospital. She is a graduate of the training school of the hospital and was until recently a nurse in the hospital at Great Bend, Kan. DECEMBER 17, 1915. JUDGE'S NEW COMMISSION Special to The Telegraph Waynesboro, Pa., Deo. 17. Judge GUlan's commission for his second term of ten years, beginning the first Monday in January, arrived yester day from the State Department. 23 Masquerade Dance For Keystone Motorcyclists The annual masquerade dance o) the Keystone Motorcycle Club, held last night was a big success. The members and guests fllled the hall at Third and Cumberland streets. Prizes were awarded to Charles Sellers, Mrs. Vincent, Miss Elizabeth King and Harry Beisel. Refreshments were served during the intermission. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Urich and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. James Harbolt, F. Sene seme, Edward Vincent and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Uhler, T. Cless, Mrs. Ritter, V. Zimmerman, Elmer Yost, H. C. Hummel, M. Ritchey, Walter Holt, Miss Ruth Seiner, Miss Anna Parson, Mr. and Mrs. Ike Shriver, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nowell, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ryan, M. Campbell, James Don eley, Claude Baskins, Charles Earlv, Earl King, Miss Bertha Bertsfleld, Marlin Miller, Lester Miller, Albert Noffsinger, Miss Vera Hustler, R. V. r . Heagy, Maurice Smtley, Miss McGar rey. BAKER-SHANK WEDDING Waynesboro, Pa., Dec. 17. Ralph E. Baker, living along the Leiters burg pike, south of town, and Miss Rlioda M. Shank, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Shank, near Sal«m church, were united in marriage yes terday afternoon at Trinity Reformed parsonage. The bride's pastor, the Rev. Dr. P. F. Bahner, officiated. J % The Gift For One Enjoyed By All THE prevailing spirit of Christmas giving this sea soil seems to be, not of useless trinkets, but rather of tliat which is best adapted to convey the message of good cheer and well wishes. What, then, is more appropriate for the very dear relative or intimate friend tliiin something which instead of being used for a day and cast aside, is brought Into daily use and with it, the com fort and pleasure of the properly furnished home? Below we've mentioned just a Tew of the many Holiday Furni ture Specials to be found in our showrooms—all good seasonable pieces especially appropriate as gifts. And the fact that we are located away from the high-rent district enables us to save you considerable on your Christmas purchases. On the other hand. If there's any question of finances, our slogan "Cash or Credit— ji Pay the Handler Way" opens the door tc a ilqppicr Christinas for you and those near and dear to you. LADIES' WRITING DESKS— Beautiful designs in Goldcu Oak, Mahogany or Fumed Ouk. Per haps a writing desk is exactly what she wants, most of all. The accompanying illustration shows one or two or the models, but naturally, the delightful fin ish and grain effects are lost In engraving. We've a large as sortment from which ro choose and if you've the slightest doubt as to wliat she'd appreciate most, then by all means consider a writing desk. We have them priced at .$5 and up HAHOGANY MUSIC CABINETS —Just the thing for that vacant place In-side the piano. The music racks are so arranged tliat the music is always easily accessible. Above Illustration shows Cabinet with door O|K>H — a most handsome and service able addition to any musical liome. Wo have them, priced from / $lO up to S2O DRESSING TABLES—in Oak, Mahogany or Bird's-eye Maple, al! with large French plate, l»evel edge, oval mirors. A use ful and extremelj omi«"-o"Md piece of furniture that will add distinction to most any bedroom —a gift of which you may justlj feel proud. Permit us to show them to you—you'll agree with what we've said. Priced at $7.75 and up Tpß-HANDLERIj 1 FURNITURE jj?I2N.THiRD STREET] j *
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