CUBANS CHEER AS GOMEZ IS TAKEN Leader of Rebels and His En tire Staff Held Prisoner by Government ' * By Associated . r fess Havana, March B.—Th> news that ex- Jose Miguel Gomes, leader of the rebels and his entire staff were prisoners In the hands of Colonel Col lazo, commander of the Government forces operating near the dividing 1 line between Santa Clara and Camaguey provinces, was announced yesterday. It set the crowds about the presidential palace cheering wildly. The men were said to have been cap tured after a battle lasting several hours, In which many are believed to have been killed or wounded. Machine guns played a prominent part In the rebel defeat. Immediately following the news of- Gomez's capture an unconfirmed report spread that Rigo Berto Fernandez In Santiago de Cuba had offered to sur render If allowed to come under the amnesty decree offered by President Menocal a few days ago. RAILWAY TO CLEAN-UP By Associated Press New* York, March B.—ln an effort to relieve car shortage and freight congestion, a "clean-up" week, during which the railroads of the United States shall make an effort to clear their rails of freight accumulations, has been suggested by the commission on car service of the American Rail- way Association. It is urged that definite accomplishments be shown not later than March 12. There were 168,- 496 cars held in accumulation at vari ous places on February 17. ECZEMA CAUSED YEARS OF INfENSE AGONY "I have suffered intense agony from Eczema on my leg and other parts of my body for years, and received only temporary relief from other prepara tions. It is only a month since 1 started to use PETERSON'S OINTMENT, and there is no sign of Eczema or itching. You can refer to me." —Geo. C. Talbot, 21 Penfteld St., Buffalo, N. Y. I've got a hundred testimonials, says Peterson, just as sincere and honest as this one. Years ago, when I lirst started to put out PETERSON'S OINTMENT. I inade up my mind to give a big box for :5 cents, and I'm still doing it, as every druggist In the country knows. 1 guarantee PETERSON'S OINT MENT because I know that its mighty healing power is marvelous. I say to every one who buys a box that it is rigidly guaranteed for Eczema, Salt Rheum, Old Sores, Blind. Bleeding and Itching Piles, Ulcers, Skin Diseases, dialing Burns, Scalds and Sunburn, and if not satisfactory any druggist will return your money.—Adv. I•- VuU HAD A ftSECK AS LONG AS THIB FELLOW BEE AND HAD I SORE THROAI nil 1 way! ft 'fg | DOWN (it TONS (LINE I\ i WOULD QUICKLY RELIEVE IT, H. 23c. and GOc Hotoital Siie, SI All. DRUC3IST*. PUTMCHIN" FINE CONDITION Says Indigestion Results From An Excess of Hydrochloric Acid Undigested food delayed In the stomach decays, or rather, ferments the same as food left In the open air, says a noted authority. He also tells us that Indigestion is caused by Hyper-acidity, meaning, there is an excess of hydrochloric acid in the stomach which prevents complete di gestion and starts food fermentation. Thus everything eaten sours in the stomach much like garbage sours in a can, forming acrid fluids and gases which inflate the stomach like a toy balloon. Then we feel a heavy, lumpy misery in the chest, we belch up gas, wo eructate sour food or have heartburn, flatulence, water-brash c.r nausea. He tells us to lay aside all digestive aids and instead, get from any phar macy fou: ounces of Jad Salts and take a tablespoonful in a glass of water before breakfast and drink while it is effervescing and further more. to continue this for a week. While relief follows the first dose, it is important fo neutralize the acidity, remove the gas-making mass, start the liver, stimulate the kidneys and thus promote a free flow of pure di gestive juices. Jads Salts is inexpensive and is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithia and sodium phosphate. This harmless salts is used by thousands of people for stomach trouble with excellent results. Start Early Seeds Now For Earliest Crops Start Indoors or In Hotbeds. EARLY TOMATOES SCHEM.'S NEW "PEERLESS" It is the earliest tomato in cul tivation, a beautiful globe-shape, smooth to the stem, wonderfully prolific it is being grown by lead ing gardners everywhere. I' 3 rts. and SO cts. Other va rieties. 5 cts. per pkg. Early Cabbage, Scheil's Early Per fection. I'eppers, Scheil's Quality (best red gweet). l'k*.i 10 cents. Cold Mine (best yellow), pkar., 10c. Eggplant, Black Meant), pkg., 10c. Turn your backyard or that va cant lot into a garden and cut down your "high cost of living." PLANT Scheil's Quality Seeds They Grow Better They Yield Better. Walter S. Schell 1307-1309 Market St. Quality Seeda. THURSDAY EVENING, VIEW OF THE RIVER HERE JUST PRIOR TO THE DISASTROUS FLOOD IS 1904 - v *"*"/ - ' •"** -Hi, MQBB> f. f •I?^*' * •''•. ■■ ' >■*.. # * •*♦ ..•>#" v*> *' v - .''*■" 'A •,>*■* BERLIN EXPLAINS MEXICAN PLOT Says Intrigue Was Only in Line With Government's Duty to German People By Associated Press Berlin, March B.—The Overseas News Agency has made public the fol lowing official statement concerning Germany's plan to have Mexico en gage in war with the United States if the United States should not remain neutral after the declaration of un restricted submarine warfare by Ger many: "The decision to begin the unre stricted submarine war February 1 having been taken, an eventful con flict with America had to be consid ered by reason of its previous atti tude. The facts have proven that the surmise was justified, for the Amer ican government, immediately after our notification concerning the barred zone, broke off diplomatic relations, and, moreover, requested other neu tral powers to join in this course of action. In anticipation of this pos sibility it was not only the right but also the duty of the government to take measures in time to counterbal ance the joining of an additional ally on the side of our enemies. "The Imperial minister to Mexico was therefore instructed about the middle of January to offer an alli ance to the Mexican government and to arrange the details, in case that the United States should declare war against us. The minister was express ly charged by instruction to take no steps with the Mexican government before he had obtained the absolute certainty that war had been declared by the United States. "It is not known by what means the American government acquired knowledge of the instructions, trans mitted by secret ways to Mexico. It seems that treason—and treason it probably is—has been committed on American territory." Harmless Means of Reducing Fat Many fat people fear ordinary means for reducing their weight. Here is an extraordinary method. Extraordinary because while perfectly harmless no dieting or exercise are necessary. Marmoia Prescription Tablets are made exactly in accord ance with the famous Marmoia Pres cription. A reduction of two, three or four pounds a week is the rule. Pro cure them from any druggist or if you prefer send 75 cents to the Marmoia Co., 864 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., for a large case. Bathe Internally And Keep Well Nature has mightily equipped us all, old and young, to resist disease —but she requires that we give her a chance. We give her no chance if we per mit the Lower Intestine to be more or less clogged with accumulated waste. Vet that is a universal con dition to-day, as Is proven by the num ber of laxative drugs that are con sumed. You can help Nature in Nature's most effectual way by Internal Bathing and in an easy, non-hablt-forming way keep the Intestine as sweet and clean as Nature demands it to be for perfect health and surer defense against con tagion. Over half a million keen, bright, healthy people testify to its re sults. Mrs. Roy W. Bisalaki, of Lancaster, Pa., writes: "I have derived much benefit from the use of the 'Cascade - which I pur chased last fall, and think the whole some advice given in 'The Royal Road to Health' would alone bring a satisfy ing comfort to many sufferers. Yours truly." Just call at Croll Keller, 405 Market street and Geo. C. Potts, Drug Store, in Harrisburg. and request free booklet, "Why' Man of To-day Is Only 50 Per Cent. Efficient." The most efficient device for Internal Bathing, the "J. B. L. Cascade," will also be shown mid explained to you If you so deslrp Adv. ORRINE SAVED HIM FROM DRINK "That Orrtne really does bring quick relief to those being tortured by the liquor habit, Is the testimony of many mothers, wives and daughters. This scientific preparation promptly kills all desire for whiskey, beer and other intoxicants. It can be given In the home secretly without loss of time from work. No sanitarium expense. We are* so sure that Orrine will benefit that we say to you, if, after a trial you fail to get any benefit from its use, your money will be refunded. Costs'only SI.OO a box. Ask us for free booklet telling all about Orrine. Geo. A. Oorgas, 16 N. 3rd St.. Harris burg: John A. McCurdy. Steelton; H. P. Brunhousu, Mechanicsburg, Pa. RIVER CONDITIONS ARE PARALLEL TO 1904 [Continued From First Page] without enough water to force it down the river. Gorges were formed at various points along the stream and its branches along the solidified by exceptionally cold weather in the fol lowing month. When the final break came these goges were augmented, acting as dams and impounding great quantities of water." Gorges nt Highspire At that time big gorges were formed at Highspire and Bainbridge similar to the ones that are now menacing the safety of the down river towns. At Highspire the water has risen suffi ciently to close the subway under the railroad and to compel the passengers to cross the tracks. River conditions remain the same at Harrisburg as they have been during the week. The rainfall was insuffi cient to move the ice in this section. Melting snow and rain have broken the ice at Renovo, but the jam at Wil liamsport stil holds, causing a raise of 7 feet this week. No immediate breakup is exepoted at Harrisburg. The weather "ore cast promises fair weather to-night with to-morrow fair and possibly cold enough to prevent the snow from melting. Ready to Warn Residents The Water Supply Oommisison had not been created previous to 1904 and methods of warning the inhabitants of the lowlands were very inadequate. Now every precaution is being taken to warn the people of the lowland counties and enable them to take pre cautionary methods. The damage of the 1904 flood was estimated by different sources to be anywhere from two to eight millions of dollars. The railroad bridge at Sunbury, three spans of the Cafawis sa bridge, part of the Danville, North umberland and Sunbury bridge were swept away. At Harrisburg traffic from many points was at a standstill. The rail road tracks from Dock street to Mid dletown were under water for three days. The Steel Mills and Water Works at Steelton were rendered inop erative. Thousands of people in Mid dletown and Highspire and other nearby points were made homeless. One of the piers of the Market street bridge was damaged to such an ex tent that traffic was prohibited until the water had subsided sufficiently to make an investigation. Fish From Pacific Coast Is Rushed to New York New York. March B.—Four car loads of smelts, 80,000 pounds, arriv ed from the Pacific coast to-day and were placed on sale by the Mayor's food supply committee in stores throughout the city. The first carload of smelts, brought here a week ago, was quickb' disposed of and the com mittee said that enough orders had been received from grocers to indi cate that the second shipment would be exhausted within two days. A review of food conditions publish ed to-day by Commissioner Hartigan jof the Bureau of Weights and Meas ures, says that potatoes can now be sold at retail for five cents a pound, yellow onions at nine cents, and car rots. beets and parsnips at from four to five cents. A week ago potatoes were selling at 12 cents a pound. Just before the war began the retail price here was from 1 to 3 cents a pound. The present price. Commis sioner Hartigan says, is normal, con sidering conditions. Big Demand For U. S. Flags Causes Supply Shortage New York, March 7.—Flag dealers: say that the great demand for old I glory since the beginning of Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare has caused a temporary shortage of supply and increased prices 25 per cent. Wooden and steel flagpoles also cost from one-third to one-half more than a year ago. The increase in flag prices is as- j cribed, first, to the tremendous de- ! mand; second, to the scarcity of dye- j stuffs, and third, to the increased cost j of material. The flag factories are j working day and night shifts. Calls I for more flags, dealers say, are com- I ing from all parts of the country. GUARD AGAINST AIM,A RAID El Paso, Tex., March B.—A motorized machine gun company of the Thirty third Michigan Infantry, commanded by i Captain Crossman, has been sent to : Fort Hancock, Tex., to protect that \ town from a possible Villa raid. In I addition to the motor machine gun ] company, there is a company of infan- i try and a troop ot cavalry stationed ; at l-'ort Hancock. The Villa troops, numbering approximately 400, have ' been at the San Martin ranch for three j days, and forty of the band came to' the .San Juan mine, nine miles across! the border from Fort Hancock yester day, to buy supplies. NEW FARM REGULATIONS FOR IRISH FARMERS! Dublin, Ireland, March 7.—The new i regulations as to the expansion of till- j age in Ireland, and the compulsory tillage of one-tenth of the land, are meeting with the labor difficulty. The i farmers have secured a minimum j price for their crops under the scheme and the laborers, of whom j there is a shortage, are claiming their j share. The gap between what the j farmers offer and the laborers ask is! a wide one. The laborers want 25 to j 30 shillings, or 12 to 15 shillings aj week with board and lodging. The I farmers' offers range from 6 to 9 shillings a week with board and lodging for work done all the year rpund. .• - ' HAKRISBURG SSllS# TELEGRAPH) PRESIDENT'S GUESTS By Associated Press Washington, March C.—New rugs, draperies, furniture, tableware and other furnishings for the White House, said to be badly needed, roust await action at another session of Con gress, it developed to-day, because the $60,000 asked for that purpose failed when Congress neglected to pass the sundry civil appropriation bill. Colo nel W. W. Harts, superintendent of buildings and grounds in Washington, explained that SB,OOO worth of new china is particularly needed because when state dinners are held it is nec essary to supplement the Wilson china with pieces from two or three other presidential sets. u?™ix)w;a SocLinoleuin ; 2 On A Ladies' Black o c h KI^ E , G ? WNB 7 ing, 45-inch, bleach- yards wide; sq.jJJc i m V Cotton Hose, 12c Xr^nV;^ ed, at, yard. Star Sale yard WW Vfl 1 JC\| M V Value ! values in the town, * ••• • . jfca I /iifX\ 11 "Star Sale only J9c 19cWhi,eLo^Ur ~ voc RDffmY cloth ' ayard - i4C *Q ;:39e Oil Opaque A a Ipl* 1 \Jn.l 18c Plain and -| ol >!„,, star sic only OC W indowShades ;Z"C r " d cy Crepes -IZ2C OXEJXJTOFROLL- 3 Cakes of But--| f r 12c Fast Color A 1 :"J Apron Ging- | STRIPKD S„.K bleached, 18 - Inch, b ° a P' for hame ~ TAFFETA, yard wide s T' ""'q iLive Wire Bargains That Will A vC| You Good Money on Friday 1.78 ONE 1/OT OF NEW" " FERCAI.ES, all light* Trulv Woiulpr Villi low; in PIjAIN COIxmED and dark patterns.l * 1 Ul / TT U11U "I " tlllH'h 111 TAFFETAS also Special, Star Sale, "WAT • m I stripes, yard wide, . Women s & Misses New Suits s,,rs ""' ★ 13c! ~ Latest Styles, Fine Materials, Big Assortment 1 CA - Women'! * XUara' . A mt ONE I.OT OF NEW A am * Handsome new _ _ -ult fine quality *■ I SPRING SUITS 18. tI.S EMnnon>EMES ° 51 C " b "o'k"i, "mart I Of Scotch mixtures, silk "1 CREPE DE CHINE „ XVili belt, double collar |#o collars, smart belts. Actual- An 4 inche „ wif)e new inches wide, 10c Actual *10..*, JB. V ly worth $12.50; here at ... V 4 inches wide, new value, yard, special, A p.|i\ value tor, ... ... shades, $1.75 value, Star Sale only /II \) i.ot of 10 new Sprin* __ o\k IOT OF \EW a. S '" SalC ' Jaltl i_ rl / ' /MLJi F. 98 AgO XI Cfi 1 iMSk brown" an'd black! £1 = For women and misses. If ' J I.Jl) :l M I — • :=-^e^at and tF j NEW MIDDIES--;; iBl |\ new"' Satin ACC !I3 SILK "sTHIPE ™~— GJO RGB TTE blue and pink striped. IE l\\ J- SPORT SKIRTS IT AS Sf" new shades, collars and cuffs, 98r 111 lilt II 111 ln K variety of ntylm, Of extra quality taffeta, 0,1. value, Star Sale at Mil 111 U 111 "l very line work- |f pleateed and gathered. $7 value, star bale, . Afllll] fill i ill "V and 8 values, at V V arcl ★ 4AJS J. 98 ★1.56 ™ "W .r. h r,A , t lk rd".',: I 11= hI A1 '° Zi— . OVF IT of TITR P ever offered In the If black, very fine. Values up ■ M)T ot TUH i cfv* town at the price. "*• V to $8.00; take your pick * CREPE DE CHINE SILK WAISTS—aIso Actual 14 value i —part silk, part cot- Jap silk, latest styles.j ton street $2.50 value. Star Sale! 75c value. Star Sale at . D ) C *i I Fix lip the Windows yard 4 ★ 1.98! Dpys JUItS | Here's the Place to Get Your !★ 65c - p . . . ~ f Curtains at Less Than Regular, Last tall. Look! Mothers! and Get the Newest Styles IbrTwT B B^ 39c value, Star Sale I Regular $6.50 Suits; with q/j j 49 c Curtains, Friday t yard w de, 59c value, only pairs of trousers; sizes jJF IJO White lace curtains; 2V4 yards ® tar Sa l e . yard ★ _ _ 12 to 18 years. A few of long. a", new designs .............. A A£\ 22c eaCh S1 " All at ° ne $1 Lace Curtains, Friday ise 4i/C price, Handsome white" lace curtains; m - I-ADIES' $6.00? ~ I " ~ $1.50 Nottingham Curtains (2* "1 O CREPETTTE co- BOOTS vicl kid, Mens 1.50 Neckwear .. . 95c S° ru curtains, beautiful I pen, rose and black, lace, grey, Havana fine for dresses, gowns, brown, black and Men's 1.50 & 2.00 Hats . 1.38 ; a „ n , d ™! st \° tc white, Star Sale 1.25 Lace Curtains, Friday Qpr value, Star Sale, yard A Al7 w* Men's 8.50 Mackinaws . 5.85 OOC A Or /■ / _ gA | <K | N . s —Second Moor. W fP m J ///1 in HI mi minium mini IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH * UOK ' - / it iz la MEN'S $3.00 " ■ 1 " " 1 --S ★ 2.4B|OqOLDEN RULE DEPT. STORE Oil ic 1.98 Market St., at Subwayn^ FEEDING STUFF ARRESTS STARTED State Agents Land Several Men Accused of Having Sold "Loaded" Stuff Sixteen prosecutions against dealers who were selling feeding stuffs that were falsely guaranteed and adulter ated, including some in the Cumber land Valley, have been ordered by Sec retary of Agriculture Charles E. Pat ton. Kour samples of turpentine were found to be adulterated with mineral spirits and two samples of linseed oil, representing shipments into the State, were found to be adulterated with mineral oil. Prosecutions were order ed in each case. Under the pure feed and turpentine and linseed oil acts it Is the duty of the Department of Agriculture to pre vent deception in the sale of these products. Samples are taken by the agents of the Department In all sec tions of the State and along with sam ples sent in by purchasers, they are turned over to the Bureau of Chem istry, where they are carefully ana lyzed to ascertain whether the vari ous ingredients are up to the standard guaranteed and whether there are any adulterations or additions to increase weight or capacity. Six kinds of cottonseed meal were MAKING IT PLAIN The Pure Food and Drug Laws aim to protect the public by preventing mis-statements on the labels of prepa rations but some people continue to accept "extracts" of cod livers think ing they will get the benefits of an emulsion of cod liver oil. The difference is very great. An "emulsion" contains real cod liver oil, which has had the hearty endorse* ment of the medical profession for many years, while an "extract" is a product which contains no oil and is highly alcoholic. Scott's Emulsion guarantees the high est grade of real Norwegian cod liver oil. skilfully blended with glycerine and hypophosphites. Scott's is free from tht false stimulation of alcohol and is en dorsed by good physicians everywhere. Scott & Bowuc. Bloomficld, N. J. Ift-IS < - v •. MARCH 8, 1917. found to be falsely guaranteed for pro tein and contained excessive amounts of cottonseed hulls. Two samples of refuse middlings were fßlsely guar anteed and adulterated with ground corncobs. Two aamplea of meat meal were low in the protein guaranteed and there were six cases where poul try and dairy feeds were Improperly guaranteed. The feeds were sold and the prose cutions brought in the following coun ties: Adams, Chester, Delaware,* Lu- f l With the first blush of Spring comes the moving season. Don't forget that it's impossible for the telephone company to move every one at once! the Business Office at least two n Jim w weehi before vacating and let us U 4Pknow your new address. That will insure your telephone being in service there when you arrive. J- i< f) ( The Bell Telephone Company zerne, Lawrence, Washington, Cum berland, Franklin. Tioga, Cambria, Lackawanna, Northampton and Indi ana. The fertilizer bulletin, showing thfe results of the fall inspection work and the ingredients of the principal fertilizers on the Pennsylvania mar ket is now In-the printer's hands and will be. ready for distribution shortly. The reports of inspection of feo-Ili,; stu.Es, lime, paint, oil and seeds are now being prepared for the past year. 19
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