What Does Your Food Cost? You could easily spend two dollars for a meal and not get as much real, body-building nutri ment as you get in two Shredded Wheat Biscuits, the food that contains all the muscle-making material in the whole wheat grain pre pared in a digestible form. Two Shredded Wheat Biscuits with milk or cream will make a complete, per fect meal, at a cost of not over five cents. A food for youngsters and grown-ups. Eat it for breakfast with milk or cream; eat it for luncheon with fresh berries or other fruits. Made at Niagara Falls. N. Y. MARKETING WILL GET STATE HELP Secretary Patton Also Hopes to See Encouragement of the Sheep Raisers Community centers which will serve as an organization for the sale and the purchase of agricultural products or commodities related to the farm will be one of the essential features of the constructive work in solving the marketing problem for the farmers of Pennsylvania. This question was thor oughly discussed by the members of the Pennsylvania Commission of Agri culture meeting with the Secretary of Agriculture to-day. The committee on marketing, con sisting of Secretary Patton and Com missioners M. E. Bushong, of Lancas ter county, and Morris T. Phillips, of Chester county, will meet next week to over the various report* and formu late a general marketing plan that can be adopted for Pennsylvania and which may serve as a model for other states. Sheep raising in Pennsylvania was tinder consideration and it was decided to make a careful study and survey of conditions in the State. A. C. Bige low and Clarence Sears Kates were here for the "more sheep" movement. Sir Thomas Lipton's Yacht Erin Is Sunk by Mine Condon, May 3.—The British armed yacht Aegusa. the sinking of which by a mine was announced yesterday, was formerly the Erin, Sir Thomas Lip ton's private yacht. It was taken over by the British Admiralty and used as a hospital ship. Later It was armed, and before being sent to the Mediter ranean. where it was sunk, was on pa trol duty In the North Sea. "JIM" I.OXG MECTEWAVT James T. Long, Jr., first sergeant of fompany D, National Guard, was unani mously elected second lieutenant at a company meeting last night. He suc ceeds J. P. Wilbar, recently commis sioned first lieutenant when John T. Bret* was appointed captain, succeed ing J. J. Hartman. The U. S. Patent Office —Recognizing Something New Has Granted a Patent, Both on the _ Form of Flake and Process of Manufac- New EaffißQl PostToasties I This remarkable recognition—no other corn flake on the market has achieved it — marks this new food I^ as something distinctly different from "corn flakes" of What is This Difference? Compare New Post Toasties with the average corn m\ flake —observe the tiny bubbles which cover their sur face. These bubbles are caused by a new method of cooking, rolling and toasting under quick, intense . ' tUm Cereal 9r .j> he.,-. L "- J) By this process the true corn flavour is developed in all its sweetness. Eaten dry they are a delicious / morsel. With cream or milk they are a revelation to » the taste. Note the "substance" of New Post Toasties. Unlike old-style 'corn flakes" they do not break or "chaff" in the package. They do not mush down un der milk or cream. They are wonderfully delicious. And they come to you direct from the giant ovens of our three great Toasties Factories, untouched by human hand and triply sealed in a moisture-proof container which preserves their fresh Golden Goodness for your table. At Your Grocers— TWO SIZES... IOc & 15c POSTUM CEREAL COMPANY, LIMITED, BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN. WEDNESDAY EVENING. HAS OPTION ON 10 S. SECOND Consideration of $42,000 Called For in Option on Roberts Property An option on the Alexander Roberts estate property. 10 South Second street. Market Square, has been taken by Charles Adler, real estate and In surance broker, 1002 North Third street, acting as agent. Mr. Adler de clines to reveal the name of his prin cipal at this time or to say just what it is contemplated to do with the prop erty. The Roberts property has a front age of 2oVi feet In Second street and extends back 157 feet to River alley. Ruildlngs on the plot include a three story brick storeroom and dwelling in Second street and a repair shop in River alley. The latter was formerly used by the late Alexander Roberts as his office and the Second street build ing is now occupied, on the first floor, by the Excelsior Cycle Company and the upper floors are used for dwelting purposes. This buidling was slightly damaged when fire destroyed the Kauffman Underselling Stores, adjoining, a short time ago. The upper floors were used by the late Mr. Roberts as his home until the time of his death. The wait ine rooms of the Valley Railways Company are located on the lower side of the Roberts property. In realty circles It was said to-day that the option calls for a purchase price of *42,000, but Mr. Adler de clined to reveal the consideration. Commonwealth Trust Buys Large Tract Just Opposite Reading Railroad Station RifVnors of railroad development in the vicinity of Market street between ! Tenth street and the subway were re vived to-day when it became known ! that the Commonwealth Trust Com , pnnv has purchased the plot of ground known as the Northern Central tract, lat the northeast corner of Market •stieet and the Pennsylvania railroad, i The tract measures 70 by 100 feet and was formerly occupied by the bed of the old Pennsylvania canal. The fact that the ground is just opposite the Reading Railroad Station gave rise to rumors in realty circles that the ground may eventually be used in railroad extensions. *2.500 IN PERMITS Building permits issued to-day au thorize operations that will cost ap proximately $2,500. Dr. C. E. L. | Keene. school director, has planned to | remodel his home at 1845 Berryhill ; street at a cost of SI,OOO and D. t T . j Hershey will make some important alterations to 1318 Derry street at a | cost of $1,500. Judge Kunkel Says Court Alone Shall Pass on Exceptions In continuing the argument on the objections to trie Rev. Dr. William N. Yates. Senatorial primary nomination papers, from this morning until to morrow. President Judge George Kun kel questioned the action of Secretary of the Commonwealth In rejecting Dr. Tates' papers before the court had pass ed upon the exceptions. The court intimated that the secre tary's interpretation of the primary act governing such cases was wrong; no officer other than the court has the right to pass upon exceptions to a peti tion. the judge pointed out. The rates hearing will be resumed at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. AGREEMENT IS MADE AT CONFERENCE [Continued From First Pigf] Mexico City and Washington will say the final word. Operations Restricted The reported agreement is said to be based on the general proposition that the American troops will further retire toward the border and operate against Villa bandits in a restricted district where their presence and ac tivities will not provoke further hos tility of the Mexican people. It is understood the troops are to remain there until such time as the admin istration at Washington Is convinced that the defacto government is able to cope with Villa bands. Reports that the American ttroops will withdraw in either 30 or 60 days are in no way conflrmable. Shortly after midnight, when he had Just finished a 12-hour discus sion with Qen. Alvaro Obregon. Qen. Hugh L. Scott refused to say If any sort of an agreement had been reach ed or whether another conference would be held. Returning to his private car he immersed himself In papers he brought with him from the meeting with the Mexican minis ter of war. and later he was closet ed with Gen. Frederick Funston un til the early hours of the morning. It Is understood a report went for ward t9 Washington this morning. In well-Informed quarters It was pointed out that If an agreement was not reached during the long session which began at noon yesterday and did not end until 12:05 o'clock this morning every circumstance pointed to one being arrived at soon. Obregon Fair. It was asserted that Gen. Obre gon had shown every willingness to meet his American conferees half way when he consented to remain in con ference so long. From an official who has been In touch with the situation as It devel oped. It was learned tfoat the Mexi can representative was convinced of the necessity of co-operating with the American expeditionary force but had held out for withdrawal as long as possible because outbreaks among smaller Carranza chieftains was In evitable if It did not take place. The one fact in connection with the second conference causing moat question was that Gen. Funston took no part in it. The only explanation made was that when the meeting be gan it was simply a social alTalr. ar ranged at Gen. Scott's suggestion so that he might present some assur ances to Gen. Obregon in a purely in formal way. I»ater it is said, it was found convenient to take up formal ! negotiations and this was done. , Gen. Funston came to the hotel where the conference was held late lin the afternoon. He was on hand when the negotiations ended. He | had a room near the conference and j is believed to have kept in touch with iGen. Scott by telephone. That a stenographer was employed during several hours of the second meeting was regarded as significant. | It was pointed out that no one would | scarcely be employed to take down j a disagreement. SEIZE MEAT DEPOT By Associated Press j Mexico City. May 3.—A meat sup ■ ply depot belonging to a foreign cor poration with a large capital was tak en over by the government to-day. The organization formerly was known as the Popo Meat Company and was largely financed by London capital ists. It had exclusive rights to slaughter and provide beef and other meats to the ctty. CHICAGO CLOSING PRICES By Associated Press Chicago, May 3. Chicago prices closed as follows: Wheat May, I1.18V4: July. SI.I«H. Corn May, 1TH0; July. 77c. Oats May, 4fi%c; July, Pork—July, 523.R5; September, (33.30. Lard—July, $12.90; September, $12.97. Ribs —July, $12.77; September, $12.90. eXJUUSBURO TELEGRAPH DUBLIN CLEARED OF SINN FEINERS All Have Surrendered; Being Transported to England in Batches of Hundreds By Assfciatrd Frtjs Dublin, May 3.—ln an order of the day thanking the troops engaged in the suppression of the rebellion here tvleut. Gen. Sir John Maxwell, the military commander, says that owing to the tireless efforts of the soldiers ail the rebels in this city have now surrendered. Normal conditions are returning gradually In Dublin and reports re ceived from outlying districts indicate the situation is well in hand. The chief of the fire department estimates the damage to buildings at £1,000.000 and to stock at £750,000. The number of buildings destroyed or damaged is 179. In County Galway the insurrection has been quelled com pletely. as need of bread is grsat. There is no yeast to be had in that district. 300 More Irish Prisoners, Including Women, Are Landed at Holyhead By Asiociattd f'rtss ! Holyhead, Wales. May S.—Three hundred more prisoners from Ireland. 20 wounded, landed here today, i They included a number of persons of some what higher staUon than those i who landed two days ago. Some I were clerks, sportsmen, tradesmen, : farmers and "intellectuals." Most lof them appeared to be greatly ex hausted. Although they wore men's cloth ing:, it was said several were women Only about five per cent wore the Sinn Fein uniform. . Many prisoners doubtless are truthful in saving tthey knew nothing of the revolt when they were mobilized. Whether that will in any way mitigate their treat ment is not known. Some indicated willingness to turn state's evidence. Some startling in formation will come' to the govern ment from this source. Situation in Galway From Irish Revolt Serious By Associated Press Dublin. Slay 3.—The situation In Galway resulting from Ibe Irish revolt has been serious, according to advices .lust received. On Tuesday, April 25. 1.200 rebels approaching from Oran more were within three miles of Gal way when a naval vessel shelled them from Galway bay. compelling them to retire to Moyard casrtle at Athenry. On the following day another naval vessel landed 100 soldiers, who forced other Irish to retire toward the castle. Encounters between the rebels and small bands of police resulted In a number of casualties. Among those arrested were Professors Stinberger. Welsh and McEnri, all of the Uni versity of Galway. 700 REBEL PRISONERS By Associated Fress Dublin, May 3. Seven hundred Sinn Feiners have been sent in a special train under an armed guard to Belfast. 61/2 North Market Square Live Out Doors This Summer Porch Furniture, Hammocks and all of those things which lend coziness to porch or lawn. New this year is the Englander Couch Hammock Made up in gay striped coverings, with an adjustable canopy. The most complete and desirable couch hammock 011 the market. Priced from sl3 upward. Ground Floor A Wonderful Displav of ~C R E T 0 N N E S- A special showing of these popular Drapery Fabrics. This assortment includes imported and American Cretonnes, in a wonderful assortment of beautiful patterns and colorings—floral designs from the largest, most gorgeous effects imaginable, to the . daintiest blossoms; stripe effects, checks and conven tional designs. These Cretonnes are in higher favor than ever for SUMMER HOMES, BUNGALOWS and CITY HOME BEDROOMS—used for window and door draperies, screens, cushions, furniture covering and slip covers. We also have Cretonnes for skirts, coats, hats, dress trimming, parasols, tennis racket bags, etc. Prices 25c Yard and Up SECOND FLOOR FRO INT Take the Elevator to Harrisburg's Newest and Most Up-to-Date Drapery Department WILL GIVE ATTITUDE IN PRECISE TERMS [Continued From First Page.] date of delivery of the answer has not been fixed. First Positive Indication of How Germany Will Attempt to Meet Demands By Associated Press Washington, D. C., May 3.—The an nouncement from Berlin that new and definite instructions are to be given to German submarine commanders is the first positive indication of how Ger many will attempt to meet President Wilson's final demand that she declare and effect an abandonment of the present methods of submarine war fare. Whether the new instructions will meet the terms of the last American note and thus prevent a break in diplo matic relations can only be determined by a close and careful examination. President Unshaken President Wilson is represented by those closest about him as unshaken In his determination that the issue is not negotiatble: that a settlement can not be delayed by discussion of side Issues such as the British blockade and retaliatory measures, and the contro versy between the countries can pro ceed further In diplomacy only if Ger many effectually stops destruction of ships without warning and takes measures to bring her submarine op erations otherwise within the confines of international law. The State Department was still with out any report from Ambassador Gerard to-day and has received noth ing since last Friday. It was stated ttiat In view of the developments In Germany, Including Rmperor Wil liam's participation in framing the re ply. and the American ambassador's visit to grand headquarters, the length of time taken by the Berlin foreign office to answer the American note is not considered unreasonable, but it was made clear that unless such Im portant developments had Intervened to make for delay It would not have been considered lhat the American de mand for Immediate action had been met. Gerard Declines to Make Any Reference to His Visit to Kaiser at the Front By Associated Press Berlin, May 2, via May 3. Ambassador James W. Gerard, after his arrival at the American embassy on his return from generat headquar ters. received the newspaper corre spondents and held a short conversa tion with them on various topics, not Including the one In which they were exclusively Interested. The ambassa dor declined to make the slightest ref erence to the occasion of his visit to the emperor, explaining that the sit uation Imposed absolute silence on him. East End Fire, Police and Patrol Box Wires Are Now Underground Work on transferring the fire alarm, I police telephone and patrol box sys- I terns to underground conduiu in MAY 3, 1916. Allison Hill was completed this morn ing by electricians who have been working for weeks on the job. All of the overhead wires will be removed now and more than seven miles of wire will be taken from the poles. During the change all of the boxes were in service. Three new fire alarm boxes have been placed in use. They are Box No. 721, Nineteenth and Market streets; No. 723 Eigh teenth and Holly streets, and No. 82, Thirteenth and Berryhill streets. Plans will be started shortly by City Electrician Clark E. Diehl for the removal of all of the West End systems to underground conduits, he announced this morning. With the entire fire and police call system protected, little trouble is expected in the city because of storms which heretofore kept repair men busy because of the damage done to the wires. |H you first climb HI IH **a grade on high, (B| HI throttled down, in the |H HJ PACKARD you (B jjjj will think the lawofgravity jjl is suspended. But don't jM |H worry—watch the other 91 jj| fellow and be reassured : MB PACKARD MOTOR CAR COMPANY |j|§: I ■ <lf /'HILADELPHIA 107 Market Str«tt, Harruburg ===== I Methodists Plan to Unite North and South Churches Special to the Tthgraph : Saratoga, N. Y., May 3.—A remarkable I demonstration of approval yesterday i greeted Bishop John W. Hamilton's fa vorable refrence to the proposed plan of consolidating the Methodist church in the North and the South, and all the churches and fraternal organisations, when he read the address of the board of the bishops at the Methodist gen eral confernce. The delegates arose and cheered, and Bishop Berry called for a period of silent prayer for the success of the movement, which will bring more than ■ 6,300.000 American Methodist under one j leader. 7
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