SEEKS WORD OF TWO LOST SONS Grieving Mother Writes Poor Clerk Bayles For Some Information Anybody 'round JJy )( 111 hereseeWillHughes 4® or Will Dawson, for- merly of Unlontown, 8g Bayles, clerk to the llTl Dauphin County !*| 3 stifltiltit 5 The clerk to-day inpy"*y * KO t a letter from Mrs. Abram Mor gan, mother of the two men. asking for information of their whereabouts, as they have been absent for years, and they're wanted very positively at home just now—their sister, Mrs. Maude Tate, is dead. So if.you know of "Bill" Hughes or "Bill" Dawson, formerly of Uniontown, got. in touch with Chief Clerk Bayles. At Atlantic City. —Clarence Webber, clerk to the City Treasurer, has gone to Atlantic City with William Cun ningham for a brief vacation. Water Receipts Greater. —Water re ceipts during 1916 up to September 1 were $18,772.30 greater than during a similar period last year. The increase in the receipts is due, it is believed, to the fact that the lower water rates en couraged people to pay more promptly. Up to September 1, 1916, the receipts amounted to $130,989.28, while during the same period last year they amounted to $112,316.98. Must Pay Alimony.—The Dauphin County Court granted a rule for coun sel fees in the divorce proceeding of Wilson G. vs. Mary A. Stone. SENATE EXPECTED TO ACCEPT STRIKE BILL [Continued From First Page] must legislate for all, from the barns stormers to the genius who portrays the human passion." He pictured Congress legislating while the unions stand, stop watch in hand to see that the legislation is pass ed on time. Senators McCumber and Brandegee, Republicans, both opposed the pend ing bill. To Avert Future Trouble Senator Husting. of Wisconsin, in sisted that Congress should do some thing to avert the country's being confronted with the same crisis again as soon as the proposed investigating committee has made its report. Senator Sterling, of South Dakota, opposed the bill declaring that he would not submit to Congress being "dragooned." The pending legisla tion he characterized as "a piece of perfidious peace." Senator Weeks said the brotherhood men had put Congress in the position of "stand and deliver." He said he believed that a majority of the train men do not want a strike and that If it were called it would last but a few days. "If Congress accedes to this de mand," he added, "It Is an end tem porarily at least, to representative goevrnment." Senator Owen contended the con troversy was not the only railroad problem confronting the country and insisted that Congress would have to undertake further legislation. He fav ored the pending bill because it would avert the strike and afford Congress an opportunity to consider the railroad problems in the broader aspect. Senator Newl&nds offered an amend ment to make it a misdemeanor for any person to interfere with the op eration of trains, punishable by a fine not to xceed SIOO or imprisonment ont to xeceed six" months, or both. This, he said, followed exactly existing law relating to interference with trans portation of the malls. "Just as soon as the House bill, unamended, becomes a law," A. B. Garretson, spokesman for the brother he ods, reiterated to-day, "the strike order will be recalled." This was the first official statement showing that the House bill was wholly satisfactory to the brotherhoods. From other sources came persistent reports that an arrangement might be perfected whereby the strike could be called off officially before President Wilson actually affixes his signature to the bill. Any amendment to the House bill in the Senate would throw all the nego tiations In the indefinite stage, and with that in mind administration lead ers used every effort as the debate In the Senate progressed to Insure pass age of the House bill in its original form. Heads of the four brotherhoods, anticipating favorable action, had code messages to local union officials ready, revoking the order sent broad cast early this week for a strike start ing at 7a. m. Monday. If the bill is passed, it is believed they will not wait until it is signed by President Wilson, who was at Long Branch, N. J., to receive formal notification of his nomination. The Senate convened early to-day after a prolonged session last night, which ended in an agreement to vote at 6 p. m. this evening or before. De bate continued over the amendment to give the Interstate Commerce Com mission authority to determine wages of Interstate railway employe*!. Its opponents urged that Its adoption might render the bill un satisfactory to the. brotherhoods and that consequently the strike order would be allowed to stand. They con tended also that it was unnecessary as an emergency measure. The Adamson bill provides that be ginning January 1, 1917, the standard work day for employes on steam rail ways more than 100 miles long en gaged in interstate commerce, shall be eight hours; that a presidential com mission of three shall investigate con ditions under the eight-hour basis for a period of between six and nine months; that daily wages shall not be reduced below the present amount for a longer day during the investigation, and overtime pay shall be pro-rata. The bill was passed In the House by a vote of 239 to 56, and sent to the Senate where at the night session it was substituted for a similar measure prepared by the Interstate Commerce Committee. In both houses the meas ure was debated hotly. Modifications in Embargoes Relieve New York Situation New York, Sept. 2. Abnormal conditions in traffic and commerce due to the fear of a railroad strike stood stationary here to-day pending devel opments at Washington. Although the railroads promise that their freight embargoes will be lifted as soon as the danger of a strike is definitely ended only slight modifications have been made in the embargoes now in force. A threatened shortage of foodstuffs was materially relieved by the action of the New York Central and lifting its ban against the receipt of meats, fish and all dairy products. Food prices, after their sensational jump on Thursday and Friday, show ed more stability. This was account ed for partly by improvement in the prospects that there would be no strike and partly by the district neys threat to indict dealers. SATURDAY EVENING, STEELTON AND NEARBY TOWNS PLAYGROUNDS ATHLETES SNAPPED AT Here are some of the youthful athletes who competed in the Romper Day exercises on Cottage Hill Wed nesday. The above etching is from a photograph of the Cottage Hill playgrounds team, which won .the inter playgrounds championship. The lower etching shows the West Side volleyball girls. FIRE DAMAGES GENERALSTORE Blaze in Chambers Street Early This Morning Being Investigated Fire, the origin of which has not been determined, almost destroyed the frame store and dwelling of Danyan Rakas, Chambers street, just above Second, early this morning. Certain circumstances surrounding the blaze are said to be of such a na ture that an investigation into the causes would be advisable and a de puty State fire marshal is now in the borough investigating. The alarm was turned in from tht> box at Third and Chambers street shortly after 1:15 o'clock when smoke and ames were discovered shooting through the walls of the building. The Baldwin, Citizen. West Side and Pax tang Hook and Ladder fire companies responded. Considerable difficulty was ex perienced in fighting the flames but the firemen succeeded in getting the blaze under control in a short time. While no estimate could be placed on the loss by the owner this morning, firemen say the damage will be over SI,OOO. O. E. B. Malehorn, chief of the local fire department, and William Morgan, a State fire marshal, com pleted their investigation late this afternoon and are of the belief that the blaze was of incendiary origin. It was discovered that the flames started in two places, in the store and in a room at the opposite end of the building, widely separated places. Rakas, the proprietor was not in town to-day. STEELTON* CHURCHES United Brethren (Hlghspire) The Rev. H. F. Rhoad, 10:45, "The Disciples' Relation to the Master," and at 7:30, "Good News For the Labor ing Man"; Sunday school; Y. P. S. C. E., 6:30. First Reformed The Rev. C. A. Huyette, pastor, will preah at 10:45 a. m. and at 7:30 p. m. St. John's Lutheran—The Rev. G. N. Lauffer, pastor, will preach at 10:45 a. m. on "They Came Not to the Help of the Lord," and at 7:30 p. m., "Dwelling in the Sacred Place of the Most High;" 6:30, Inter. C. E. Main Street Church of God—The Rev. G. W. Getz, pastor, will preach at 10:30 a. m. on "The Filthy Gar ments Put Away," and at 7:30 p. m. on "Christ the Poor;" Sr. C. E., 6:30. First Presbyterian—The Rev. F. F. Holsopple will speak at 11 a. m. and at 7:30 p. m. the Rev. C. B. Segelken, pastor, will preach. Grace United Evangelical The Rev. J. M. Shoop, pastor, will preach at 10:30 a. m. and at 7:30 p. m., K. L. C. E. at 6:45. Centenary United Brethren The Rev. A. K. Wier, pastor, will con duct communion services at 10:30 a. m., and at 7:30 p. m. Baptism of in fants and reception of new members at morning service. First Methodist The Rev. W. C. Sanderson, pastor, will preach at 10:30 a. m. and at 7:30 p. m.; Ep worth League, 6:30. STEELTOX PERSONATES Louis Laborwitz has returned from a business trip to Baltimore and New York. William Hunter, of Augusta, Ga., spent the day with friends in the borough. Mr. Hunter is a former resident. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kitner are spending the week-end with rela tives in Liverpool. Mrs. Nellie Bauder and Mrs. Car rie Sauders who were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fletcher, left Thurs day for El Paso, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Wright and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wright will motor to Woodbury, N. J., to-day to visit Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wright. Mrs. H. Mars, South Front street, has returned from a s!x weeks' visit with relatives in Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Keister have returned from a ten days' visit to , Ocean City. PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS TO HELP Steelton public schools will be re lieved of congestion this year by the reopening of the various parochial schools in the borough. St. Peter's Kreiner school, which closed last year, will reopen and care for 150 pupils. St. Mary's Croatian School will be re opened in charge of five sisters of the Precious Blood in charge of about 250 pupils. Coroner Investigates.—Coroner Ja cob Eckinger completed his investiga tion of the accident at the Bethlehem steel plant Thursday which caused the death of William Levi and the injury of a number of laborers. He gave a verdict of accidental death. Play Ball.—St. Mary's Catholic Club baseball team and the Mlddletown Ti gers played the second of a series of games on Cottage Hill diamond this afternoon. Board to Meet.—The official board of the First Methodist Church will meet Tuesday evening. The Sunday School board will meet Wednesday evening. To Hold Meeting.—Class 10 of St. Mark's Lutheran Sunday School will meet at the church Tuesday evening. To Elect Officers.—The Christian Endeavor Society of Centenary United Brethren Church will elect officers at a meeting Wednesday evening. Entertains For Guests.—Mrs. John Clepper, of Locust street, entertained last evening in honor of the Misses Gauhan, of Springfield. Ohio, who are her guests. r \ OBERLIN HOLD FAMILY REUNION A family reunion was held Thurs day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Hackman, Locust street. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Hackman and son, Edwin, of Gary. Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dif fendeffer, daughter, Evelyn, and son, Elwood, of Highsplie; Mr. and Mrs. Larue Elienberger, sons, Laverne and Marlin, of Enhaut; Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hackman, son, Glen,' daughter. Fern; Mr. and Mrs. William Hackman, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eberly, daugh ter, Leona, sons, Arden, Lawrence and Richard, of Oberlin. . < HIGH iPIRE «■ Mr. and Mrs. John Wise, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Walmer. H. J. Roop, C. E. Good, William Hastings, and E. S. Poorman, attended tne Grangers' picnic on Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Mountz, after spending two months in Altoona, visiting her sister, Mrs. Ella Swartz, returned to her home on Thursday. The Rev. H. F. Rhoads spent Thurs day at Hillsdale campmeeting. Dr. H. McDaniel and Adam Ulrlch spent several hours in Oberlin on Thursday. Mrs. George W. Cover is attending the Elizabethville cam-,jmeeting. "DON'T ATICE CREAM UNTIL TESTS ARE MAKE" [aStta JSJVI raoa i ponupiioj)] cu3«? any ice cream Is manufactured find found to be contaminated, the City Health Bureau, in special session lest night, gave the health officers authority to confiscate the product at once. At the meeting of the Health Bureau neyt Wednesday Dr. Raunlck will probably ask to have a plan submitted to Council asking that It pass an ordi nance requiring every person handling mill: that is used in the city to furnish a health certificate. That the present epidemic is due largely to infected Ice cream which has been sold in the city is the con dition reached by Dr. Raunlck. Rminick Criticises Manufacturers T>r. RaunicU, in speakincr of news paper advertisements of some of the manufacturers concerning the purity of their supply, declared that the statements wore not official and had not lieen authorized by the city depart ment. He declared that in some of the cream tests typhoid germs were