PLOTTERS FAILED | TO PLACE BOMBS German Consul- General on Trial For Destroying Ships San Francisco, Cal., Dec. 12. —j That Franz Bopp, German consul Ren- j eral here, became dissatisfied with the I employment of Louis J. Smith, and C. C. Crowley, two of the seven defend- j ants who with Bopp arc charged with i violating neutrality l>y conspiring to | destroy property and ships of the [ entente allies, because three steamers | with munitions cargoes arrived safely | in Vladivostok, was the contention to- J day of United Slates District Attorney John W. Preston when the trail was j resumed. According to Preston Crowley and Smith constructed the time bombs in Tacoma, Wash., and Smith pretended to put them aboard the steamers Hazel Dollar, Talthyblus and Shinsei Maru before they sailed from Puget Sound. When the ships reached port safely Consul Bopp manifested a marked coldness not only toward his two alleged employes, but also toward Lieut. Wilhelm Von Broncken, an at tache of the German consulate, who also iij a defendant according to the government prosecutor. After the failures, the prosecutor said, Consul Bopp was in no humor to entertain further propositions looking to the distructions of munitions for the al lies. Telegrams introduced yesterday by the government and alleged to have been sent from here by Mrs. Margaret Cornell, a defendant and former secretary of Crowley, to Crowley at Chicago, Detroit and New York, were said by the prosecutor to support his contention that German consular offi cials here were displeased at the lack of results. Louis J. Smith is the government's chief witness, but at the beginning of his testimony last Thursday he was temporarily disqualified because of objection by the defense that he had been convicted of offenses committed in the United States army in 11108. Papers restoring him to citizenship are on the way here from Washing ton. Upon their arrival he will be placed on the stand to tell what he knows of the alleged dynamite con spiracy. / ' — [News of the World| i CHICAGO. Danger of a vaude ville actors' strike is not imminent, ac cording to international officials of the White Rats Actors' Union, who are in Chicago to-day. As an out growth of a controversy between the members of the union, composed of vaudeville and burlesque performers, and the Western Vaudeville Managers' Association, involving the recognition of the union and a closed shop, it has been announced that a strike, affecting theaters throughout the Middle West was threatened. WASHINGTON—Woman sufl'ragistii are elated by the receipt of a tele gram from Governor Hiram Johnson, of California, strongly indorsing suf frage. s IJUTT/Elt. Two ho.vs, both mask ed, held up Bert Teatsworth, man ager of a restaurant yesterday, shot hi min the right knee when he at tempted to drive them away and fled with $lO taken from the cash register. The police have arrested Walter Pape, 17, pnd Dawson Carter, 19 years old. HTCOOKVIIjIjE.—TLIO second larg est gas producer in this county's his tory was drilled in by Hanley & Bird, of Bradford, on the Lindermuth farm, near Hazen. The initial tost showed a production of 6,000,000 feet in twenty-four hours. WEST SHORE WATER SI PPIA' The Riverton Consolidated Water Company, through its President, Mr. Patricio Russ, submits the following regarding several articles recently ai>- pearlng in local papers regarding the condition of its supply. The company operates a filter plant and three impounding reservoirs. These reservoirs are concrete inclosed and the supply of spring water is car ried direct from the spring to the reservoirs in pipes, thus insuring its purity. These reservoirs are protected by close mesh heavy steel wire fence. The operation of the filter plant and the inspection of the impounding reservoirs is under the direct super vision of Mr. M. B. I .itch of the Steel ton Water Company, and the oper ating loss and reports and result or analyses are sent weekly to the Penn sylvania State Board of Health. The result of the tests of the water sup plied by this company are all filed at the Pennsylvania Board of Health, at which place they may be examined by all parties interested. The results of regular testa of the water supplied show the water io be of excellent quality. Regarding the pressure throughout the district, (he company submits the following: New Cumberland ninety <!)0) pounds; Lemoyne seventy-five (75 > pounds, and Shiremanstown sixty (00) pounds, or an average pres sure throughout the district of seventy-five (75) pounds. The com pany has had Hre-hydrands installed in the Borough of Wormieysburg for the past fifteen years, from which no revenue has been derived. In order to supply its 2,200 consumers, the Company has over fifty miles of pipe lines and the rates charged for water service are very fair and equitable.— advt. 8-Hour Law Goes Before Supreme Court on Jan. 8 Washington, Dec. 12. Arguments on constitutionality of the Adamson right-hour law were late yesterday sot by the Supreme Court for January 8, a week after the law becomes effec tive. Chief Justice White announced the court's action on the motion, present ed last Monday by Solicitor General Davis, to advance the Missouri, Okla homa and Gulf Railroad test for early hearing. The case was ordered heard before a dozen other important cases pre viously assigned for January 8. MISSION'S GOOD WORK A report from the Wayside Mission, 1212 Market street, indicates that ex cellent work is being done by that or ganization. From October 15 until December 2 a total of eighty-four per sons applied for spiritual assistance. Shoes, clothing and money were given to poor and all applying for aid were helped so far as the finances of the mission permitted. Services are held at the mission every evening at 7.45. BELL-ANS Absolutely Removes Indigestion. One package proves it. 25c at all druggists. TUESDAY EVENING, Wednesday ; Kaufman's Xmas Economy Carnival Features Hundreds of Attractive Gift Hints! Only 10 Morel Toyland- Hsm ir ds Dolls, Games & Toys Priced Exceptionally Low l * mas Saoin J; ni • rv _ COMi:. ISHIXG TIIE CHILDREN' TO SEE SANTA CLAV'S TO-MORROW FROM 2 TO 4:30 IN THE .!j. ynecft ro US, we 11 DhODpmg Days Al ' biggest and liest assortment of Toys, Games n-id especially Dolls. Dressed and Cii- Willingly CGStI it whether WXi&dj / dressed ami Character Dolls. R.'mcmber, 110 advanced prices here. All Toys, Dolls and Games at the same VO/I mnno n rtlirrhntp nr V— A r. Jfe}-Y4§-/ low l a,nous Underselling I Vice. " UT < UCTOIC ATT) p. S / lllnekbnnrda 4Nc i.| Teddy Hears 48c Mecnnno SI.OO tin Friction Toys OHo up (Jflf 4 jic alms mml ~~.it.,. ...... xaaa^rrr.•• ss T_Jr ' ~ „ .. KWNIj Homn 88c lit Gomes -•!• "l Wlndlnic Railway IJleotrlc Trains ... SM.On B < Storp Onpn (itilv Hive Twv •■•""" •*<• p ><-t wio-u ><• use o s:i..v si<is ,. ■■ .> WWA . ~L . nrrsseil Dolls ... <lSc up Picture ltlm-kM 24e <;- arts ...48c to $12,110 Oriiiim -lite <0 *1.41) ** * TTwOtllntrc jC mO Q t'l.nrneler Dollit . -He m> Toy Hooks 10c up Iloliliy llnrin ... 08c u|i Desk* ifl.lN up . - L J-JClUlt, Dressed Dolls *1.23 Erectors . . .*1.(10 <0 $7..1< Toy Dislies, set . . 21 up Iron Toys a4e up CWTV DATUDHDCC Beginning Next Tues- * ' olvfc BATHRUBES day, Dec. 19th GIVE HER GLOVES GIVE HANDKERCHIEFS Waists and Silk Blouses GIVE SILK HOSE „„„ - o, - . Women's White and Black Women's and Children's Swiss Lovelv Organdie and Voile Women's Fibre Silk Hose, in a u Pj-° S2.CO, for $1.95 4 Shop early in the morning. chamolsetto Glovua . aII sizes . lwo _ Embroidered Handkerchiefs, in ,° e y ° r^ a, aie , 01 ° big variety of white, black and col- Snop before tho big crowds clasp Btvloa 7# c to $1.25 SV.T 1 .". . 01 . ce and cmhrol- ors; a „ Kissw; „ air ~Sc pim l alf 'full ?ut 4 come. Shop when stocks are Women's Kid Gloves; white, lloxed iiantikcrcliicfs For Women dery trimmed styles, in pretty gift Kayser's Famous Pure Silk Hose Crepe Kimonos, plain colors and in orderly array. You'll find it black and colors; 2-clasp styles Embroidered and hemstitched; boxes 05c for women, marvel stripes in white 'vT c , ut s nnr ' "1.45 i • . j en plain white or in colors; 3in a box , i n.. . -,et i Underskirts, Jersey tops and more convenient and much 31.09 „ s<l |l(> Silk Crepe de Chine, I-ace and and black, in pretty holly gift boxes taffeta silk, plain colors and 2 and more profitable. Try it. Women's Kid Gloves; newest 6in a box "isc ~p Net Waists, in hundreds of differ- ~ pair Sl ' so 3-toned effects ... .S and $l.8 < L. J novelties; all sizes: nr.. and $2.50 A vast varietv from which to . ........ Silk Hose for women In n lnrcn C hildren s Hath Kohes 98e 'Nil 1 '* , ' ' ent new styles; nicely boxed, !sl.!).> x , . ' , . KRCOxn l." nun 4 Children s Chamolsette Gloves; cnoose. assortment of stripes and plain oai-uiMJ i 1 J t 4 / t Crepe do Chine Pure Tiinon Pussy Gorgeous Georgette Crepe: hand- ... "... , 1 . v all colors and sizes lialr 0e V iii<,iv TniTrin iiin.iii ,i , iii, r,- ,- n r- i r-> i , i shades all sizes, in gift boxes: na r 4 — Women's nn.l Cliildrnn's Wr.r.l Willow latTcla Ilaiidkeicliicls some Silk Crepe de Chine, Net and „„ . 1 N GIVE LEATHER GIFTS G Si, P £ lr ,v. t v ,• f?' aer^ ln Comblnao„ waists all sizes; Uslo lloße for womß f a nl Vti* C Chlldicn s Mittens, pair .... 15e each 21c all colors to $1.1)5 dren; big variety; pair.. 21c to 18e rilTr' irilTl DV 4 FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR VjlYCi JLV* lILK I Ladies' strap books 4 21c, 18c to SI.OB Ladies' Bags Ie, 59c to $0,115 It TffVV V V 'V VVVfVTVV VTif ▼ 'V V V rTm 1 v'sf" T "T VV▼T "V T V V Wal.lcmar Chair with gold plated * Leather Pocketbooks and Coin I Knife 98c 4 [Tkp r#iaf fnr Wftwpn anil M?ccr> CONTINUES]; < 1 i/OaL kjaie lor women ana Misses tomorrow: 1 ; Misses' imported Headed Bags, 18c p (iolrl pinto „r> 1 t fSS coat r Fresh New Lots Go On Sale At Extraordinary Big Savings! gom Top n at pm s ,2 ' case; each 24c |l Cuff Links and Brooches: box Thermonu'terrmountcd on leather'' Noth i n g is more appreciated or practical than a Beautiful Coat for Xmas—and Kauf-" Baby pin with chain;^et*"" " Burnt Leather Book covers 3r,c Y S^'l' Sale PJ ovi^ es the and newest styles at extra low money-saving prices. cieW's-iiesh Bigs'::::::: Isc ' "sc, Bih- to $1.24 V bee the thousands of new models ready for you to-morrow at less than wholesale cost. i children's vanities ~.. ioc to isc < Burnt Leather Needle 800k5...21c I 1 y Ladies' Gold Filled Guaranteed Burnt Leather Pen Wipers 24e P' /qfiMNKßSiSttfa. ' Rings .19,, Hand Painted Leather Needle I Women's&Misses* AA Women's&Misses' J**s AA SIB.OO to $21.50 <U cm A CA < pirthstone Kings 25c < Hooks 25c { A <m cno D/l8 D ri .Ui? O w isi L-adics Neck (Chains. .. 18c and 98c Leather Book Covers 25c r / to $15.00 M $16.50 to SIB.OO /7 Women , S&Misses , 9 fjL _ i and 3 Cuff Pin Sets, ,21c and 18c < Leather Writing Portfolios A- 1 ifyßr^. 1k rinn _ M Jy A u] J Silver Lingerie Clasps; or 25c Gen,a' Pass cnsos f4l ifi COATS, v COATS, C OATS, * * i \ '2 le, 18c, 8e to Si. 50 | hfJ A w 1 Hand Painted Cuff Pins, Brooches (ients' Purses° jI . VS . .. . 25c, IBei ilSc 'C Stunning, up-to-the-minute styles Fashionable big fur or plush trim- Handsome broadcloth, wool plush, Butterfly Hat Pins in'"sterling si] 1 Gents' Collar Bags. . . ,118 cto 82.50 T°' Ve j°. Ur8 ' f bouc, °, an f P ebb ' e med collar models, latest full flare of woo vo ' our ' bl * as "°, rt ; 1 ; < Leather Cases. . .59c to M.50 cheviots. fur and plush col- ment of newest full flare semi-fitted m nOSDAKIhS—A large assortment, ' ' ar mo< ' e ' s ' flare and belted ef- vp '°ur plush, wool velour, vicunas belt and full belt models; all colors, Jj I'-'irriniis'''i'<'• ri 1 ■' 82.50 —* 11 " f" "■ -u 4 J'ects; all colors and all sizes. and zibeline; all sizes and all colors, fur or plush trimmed collar; all sizes, j Earrings! colored" sVone Veis''' lie "up {j Give Him Shirts; Ties, | ( I'#'?lf fWomen's&Misses' Can CA Women's&Misses' <1? tm CA _ -< Stockings, Suspenders, l M H J S22.SO to $25.00 $27.50 to $30.00 v | iOjNs 4 riVP RARV Gloves r Underwear ||Hj COATS, lO" COATS, 10~ " j I Men's Rilk Shirts , I Wonderful values; superb new styles Beautiful, Stylish Bolivia Cloth < j ,nUints ' W°° Sweatcro ' < I Men's Silk Striped Shirts BLIIB | > of "eather cloth, vicunas, velours, lm- Coats; Imported velours, vicunas and Infants' Carriage Robes ' " i I Aim's Pprcilo *i nd Madras Shirts 1 L l lor J Cfl Bibelines; lined and half lined new noV elty materials, in the season's -4 1 T f , $1.23 to $3.95 I Mens I ercale and Madras bnirts I J;J ) g with guaranteed satin and Sol satin; , ! Infants Bath Robes 40c to &i 4\ 4 sttc, <l)cto$1.18 jiP /J j |a 11 the most wanted shades and all most desirable colors; latest flare. // yv Boys' Shirts; all sizes 40c 3 vj \J- J | \\/sizes. * models, in all sizes. / / j Infants' Coats $2.15 to sl.lß Men's Flannel Shirts. . .sl.lO, $1.48 I|L ■ '■ y /■ . * i!}J an V B ! hor t Capes. ..98c to ss!9s 4 In gray, blue and brown. J IF j I l/' IkS' tiKCM i ' i ' ;l '. s , Gapes. . 8i.115 to s;>.s A gift any man would appreciate. ! r np* n . *>l 1 f* .If 1 f\Cf J Women's&Misses'tJ?/. ACA Iti Mtf . >*,♦• ii ted T°S U ? 8, -2C to ®c < M,„- wool u„,. n sj,™ ; i The Best Plush Coat Values Ottered $30.00 to *<) I fmmmm ; 4 "'sa.ttHniMl S3.r.ft L 818.50 to $19.50 Women's and $27.50 to $30.00 CROATS. ]* illlii'lfe ' I Mm .'"''i-'o I* 1 .-" , Men's Part Wool Union Suits, $2.50 I M;.,., 1 24 50 Plush Coats for ' /! * < I Infants' Knit losings.. ,4#e to 05c Men's Bibbed and Fleece-lined ► Plush Coats, for Misses nusn lor In-dSn J | Infants' Flannelette Skirts < Union Suits !lßc L Plush Coats Exclusive models, copies of the finest ft* 4 f . ale to 08c . All sizes, all new and perfect tit- \ -n /f\f\ S; Jfl ♦ 1 j , . . A '• J ■ tins. I SI" 00 (MA ml nif imported styles, made of Imported V )) Thousands of beautiful colors K. v n / !n| vicunas, imported wool plushes, gen- 181 I > j'" , and color combinations; four-in- f „ , , _ , r '' '• "" * Rich Salts' Esqul- : J f i 4 hand styles. All the newest silk V . Ma , or i a ne T |al " rnette I'lush Coats, uine Bolivia cloth, F. &H. velours Ra 17K 1 I 4 styles In holiday boxes. 20c ami 40c f ily P luf!h ln the latest Made of Salts A]l the newest fial .. [I IJP, I riiyr ijrn Good wide knit scarfs, in a large IF flnre model. Heaver Esquimette Plush (1( , r . t Tectw with fash- and many new novelty materials; all 1 j Ul VL. ilE.I\ Or MilVl i assortment of colors and natterns- L Plush trimming on with the new largo ionable large collars. ; ~ /•! 1 t, _ r -pi n't. all ~w ,„ a m,f colloi-. CUITH. and band. "" ° r M J Ally •( ThtSC Glib styles ... . . oOC, OJc, SI.OB to $2.18 i V sizes tor womtn Newest flared models. anteed satin linings, plush trimmed collar. 1/ ] All boxed for gift giving. L am j misses. All sizes up to 4G. All sizes. I Ivory Toilet Sets •>"" 4 I JK Jk. ,t>* A* A Aa*<S AAI Ivory llair Hrushes. . .<• uTsil oil Garters and Arm Hands, all colors, ' ivory Hand Mirrors |Be to $i 50 ''"firSl? LOOK MEN! More of Those %mTy \ : Mm*s ami Won s „„.J" | For Money-Saving Xmas Hints I c„;,, „„j J |in a score of different weaves and J - ' -u. $3.00 FOLDING Why Not I " UU.IIS UnU UltlCOUlSf Ivory Jewel Boxes 48c to s'Voo „ \ f ll°sizcs coilars and pockets. I CARD TABI.ES, for DCn I 1 A MIfCTS ? I !♦' fl ff 1 , • Perfume Bottles'. .2 le to 50c $105; $2.45, $.1.05, $1.05, $5.05 | | NI 1 -a Q BED LLANKETS? J Its a powerful rare offer and entirely unusual m j \\° 0 r / y n H^ Boxeß "e t° Hoys' and Girls' Sweaters j | |j I Pay less than cost ■ December. The assortment includes every worth Ivory ink .Stand's '.'.! '51.25 to SI. IS, SI.OB. 52.18 to $2.08 i 9 Leatherette mid felt tops; 30x for thel " ln our bar " P while new Pinch Back, English and l vorv riothe U nifti,'' ' " 7,5 t ' to i Combination Gift Boxes For Men ' * 30; mahogany ilnish. gain basement. $ .■ , r Brushes. 08c to SI.OB ... -. . 'a . i - - 2 7.> piaid wool- ■ (&-M conservative model. Produced for i^ oty ir j > s 24e to $2.50 < Made up of Hosiery, Belts, Scarfs, 9 TiirkUH Towels,— / —\ n „, ' 1 .. H ' .. , . „ , J vo ''.v Picture Frames..24e to $1.25 Ties, Handkerchiefs; various colors, t' , ls i< r.o<- Give Brd Spronita na " anKets. \a- ■ VK*dCX>r this season S ./ear. All new, classy Ivory Military Brushes, 50c to SI 00 < Men's°Outing Flannel I S t "LT*™ and the very kind you'll pay $15.00 Men's Outing Flannel NuTht°shVrts p ,. —and $16.50 for anywhere else. < All pure silk hose for mt.dl'ct gj ~t le „ nap" pink | j\ MEN'S PANTS $S 50 ' ors .|Be S <1 -,o in ci r> do*. well made and cover- "f) 1 ' b,ue 'jo'der, full w ,JIIK/ A.j{ < ij JL JL Hand Painted Porcelain Sets "MM. 'so,"r."'.rs& 1 <■->— .. issr : ....... I ,•M„.a -roo'"l'iiid°btacklanl!ll an 1 ! 1 'wliitc C °'" H v.uui' ' luWJin**'"" :!S0 I'lald Woolnap 1 ' M,u*s $3.50 l'anii I Conluroy l'anis Shaving's. 8I. 1 5..115 ors and black and white, pr. ■! \ n<....... y * Blankets, handsome | $2.50 i $2.10 JJ s ß ; te $1.50 to SI.OO , 1!4c R natterns and clpirunt i / ojjf I RaLil ona\ing Stands, with mirrni* i Men's Oray and Tan Kid Gloves, 8 Boxe-- E L ECTRI C LAMPS |imlUy Extra so"- 1 / I'fci worth to $2.50. for SI.OB E . *.5 to #8.05 w-ii -.V st- i-V , nn r I ' IS --"V Shaving Mirrors •>-,(• •-- ' Black and Tan Men's Kid Gloves E , J 7V 1 ! K Jul * Al \ GIVE HIM A Pocket Manicure Sets', ,50c to U'kn „ Men's Cray and Tan Kid | y/f/ftlmK | /J k M' Bath Robe V "' ,>X ' ry IHr , i tA —®=hP™ Wi Children Play Suits Y< GIVE THE BOY A Is 29£ f Ss"* 1 W Pr, T,H ' CMy A $5.00 Corduroy Suit for.. ,$3.00 1 i'!;'' 8 ;" 80 £*■ * A "m patterns, extra |ood I I |j * $5.00 BATH ROBES U I K CowlioyO.itllt overcoat for 82.10 8 A li'w BHtol'r" 1 I !ITM lOH MKN \\ tO jfPW ' sh.oo Mackinaws for $3.05 a Giir lr..H #1.,'.0 <£o £> rPS . c.r,i sj.3, *3.1 to *3.05 U fl IU 1 fcliQ I a PP \\ , eiT 4 $7.50 Pinch-Back Overcoat. .$1.05 |] .. uSs7i>lal atn.eh- $3.50 I,arge Size 0 I Kl 'P').-!./ \ \\ Soldier Outfit J ; $lO Hih School Overcoat.. .$7.00 S .til VviUi" r< li'i'v'\' JB c<l ' pl,lln G, py ■' ind Tan i I U „ , ~ IV- JL H>l to JH— 50 I * |7 5c Hats and Caps for 10c 3 ffl !f I j? < 3.85 Woolnap Blankets. 8 I B Handsome pattern I \ 'T* A P Boys'RAINCOATS Willi CO on 1 Cracker .lars. Spoon' Special at 3.W1. I 4 H| —cut full; boys'; all I lint t<> Mt< h - Sneci'il '.l 53.90 J jaj Trays, Bread Plates. Snow White Wool fe s'zes. \ \ JBI tntttl .">0 f < 3laten, special, at w ; / Cream and Sugar i Blankets with pinit M g |9 \ ™ 1 lOJpA.aU v g ]fS^]J Made of 'a Rood English double I B Sets, etc., ' "<■■_ yst and blue borders. | 5 1 PI SO.OO BATH ROBES V Policeman Onttlt B U ffifti < texture, waterproof cloth; in tan; 3 i n "e. Hlc ti> $1,40 " j SUt.ltS, to 9.1.0.1 | gj FOR MEN >*: I tb*. B/m all sises, with hat to match. 1 P... , ........... " ' " t- ... *P * G 4 5 J Rl. II MAN CAM hO Pol IhltV Pic Cimnerole with attractive I ML J.O 11 t c Boys' RAINCOATS, With fIJO QP > J Beautiful, unique odd vases, jar- niekle-plate.l container, s and 9- B \\ Itov Scout Suits Ulfl Hut to Match; Special, at i c dlneers, pots. etc. Copies of the old fln- I Splendid Men's well *2 to >0 ® , Made of rubberized double tex- I n Knyptian pottery in design and ish, 05.., sl.ll. to $2.11.1. B n* made, l ull cut styles, vj ----p. .J Girls' Indian Suits <flr \ IE? I ture English cloth; taped, sewed I B colorings. A splendid variety, Mnliovimy Cnn<ll<> silek, big va- H all sizes. JJII !|l| [I |i ''1 r 4. < 4 gj tIBe, ONo, $1.41> to SI.OB rlety of all sizes, 2,1e, 31lc, and -ISe jj PtW l n^-^e''(!!ft' 'i!x 1 itCllC I Cl-eaners, for ; . r ;T ' ' 'kaBIHaraEnBHBBM IN "" MAU(I XIN "ASK.MI.XT . TRACKMEN ARE RETURNING SOUTH Too Cold, So It Is Back io the Land of Cotton For Them "Back to Ole Virginny and to the l,an' of Cotton," is a popular song with colored laborers employed .by the i Pennsylvania railroad as trackmen. And they are going back. This ex plains the recent activity 011 the part of the Pennsy to hire Mexicans. Southern negroes are accustomed to warm weather. The chilly blasts ol" the North cuts deep into their bones. "They must be near a fire or some where the sun is shining all the time," said one track foreman whose track force was recently cut from f>o to 10. It was explained that outdoor work is not to their liking; and when they cannot get work Indoors, back to the South they go. On the other hand, Mexicans who have been hired In place of the col ored trackmen come from the moun tains where the winters are colder than here. They can stand moat any cli mate and have been making good as HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH track hands. Large colonies are lo cated at Marysville, Enola, and other points along the main line. At the Bethlehem Steel Company's plant Southern negroes are decreasing in number,4, This, however, is causing no alarm with the officials. It was ex plained to-day that many colored'men are goin:,' hock to the South for Christ mas and will return after the holidays. Those employed at Steelton are not required tc be out in the cold win try blasts, and are also being pro vided with comfortable quarters. CHRISTMAS AT TECH FOB FKESH AIK YOUNGSTKKS In accordance with the annual cus tom of the student body of the Technical High School, the children ol' the Susquehanna and Louhiel fresh air schools, will be entertained In the auditorium of the school Friday morning, December 22. Committees of the senior class will have charge of the entertainment. Collectors have been appointed from each section in the school and the money collected will be used to purchase prift for the children and the erecting o fa Christ mas tree. Ask Americans to Aid in War on Slavery London, Dec. 12. Declaring that they no lonprer can contemplate pas sively the ghastly Buffering intlieted by Germany upon Belgium and that It is time to put an end to the scourge ■ ... y*f. - -T?:.' .'f • ■ DECEMBER 12, 1916. which lacerates the whole of northern France and western Russia, the Hol land section of the League of Neutral States has issued an "appeal to the American i>cople." This appeal is signed by President Niemeycr and Sec retaries Delafaille and Walch and was received here l y the Associated Press from Amsterdam. German Submarine Is Operating in Channel New York, Dec. 12. A German submarine operating in the English channel just off the Downs stoppr.l the Danish steamship Olaf from Hotterdam on November IB and compelled her captain to submit bis papers for examination according to officers of the ship which arrived hera to-day. The submarine made its presence known to tho Olaf Alacrsk by firing two shots over her bows as signals to stop. Thirty minutes was con sumed In (he examination, after which the Danish captain was allowed to proceed. Tho Downs are located of! the southeast coast of England near Karusgate and Deal. NKW YOHK. An extra dividend of 100 per cent, on the common stock was declared to-duy by the E. \V. Hliss Company, together with the usual quarterly disbursements on tho common and preferred stock. The company Is extensively engaged in tlw. manufacture of war munitions. *' 5
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