OVER $2,500,000 FROM AUTOS SEEN Slate Bevenues From That Source Growing With Com ing of Good Weather Estimates ma d e V\ \ ® //J at the State lligh \\\\ a-*/// way Department ovvvVfia Cl/ m '° that the rev- enue from the automobile licenses ■^ or J' ear 1917 will run over $2,- I 500,000, the high : sli'W IT fIUM est figure ever ] QBiatSlU'yililfc known. Thus far 853 v.i.- the State has re mMtaßtiSSSiiil ceived more tliau $1,900,000 from licenses, including fees for a. very high percentage of pneumatic tired vehicles which are graded according to power. The return of pleasant weather has caused a notable increase in the num ber of applications for licenses and the revenue from that source has l>een running at about $15,000 a day lately. A considerable increase in the num ber of motorcycles is also reported at the Capitol and a gain in the number owned in small communities is no ticed. Eighty-Nine Decisions—Eighty-nine decisions were banded down by the State Superior Court during the ses sion which closed here yesterday, ma king the largest number given at any session of the court held in Harris burg. In the number were two on ap peals from the Public Service Com mission, in one of which the commis nion was reversed in its ruling on sand rates in the Pittsburgh district. Many Cases Listed—The Publid Service Commission has scheduled hearings, arguments or conferences for every day of the coming week le --pinning on Monday, when sittings will be held in this city for arguments. Thursday a session will be held in the Lackawanna court house at Scranton, on the investigation on the commis sion's initiative of the grade cross ings in Duryea. Friday representatives of electric, water and steam heating companies will have conferences with Chairman Ainey regarding uniform regulations for deposits required by utility companies from customers be fore giving service. May Settle Big Case—Settlement of the rate cases involving the Bell Tel ephone Company in Pittsburgh, which was effected by the Public Service Commission this week, will pave the way for action to be taken before long on the proposed State-wide telephone rate schedule on which the first physi cal valuation was forced before the commission. The schedule has been pending for several years and has been the subject of numerous hearings and it will now be decided whether to push the matter or to allow it to be modified. The suggestion has been made that the State be divided into zones. Capitol Visitors—Visitors to the State Capitol since the first of March have come from twenty different f-tates according to the register at the State Capitol and it is noted by the guides that in the number of visitors have been people from capitals of other states. Little Rock, Columbus, Albany, Boston, Richmond, Frankfort and other canital cities have been rep resented lately. Tiie numerous hear ings before the Legislature have brought many visitors and the guides have had to organize squads to han- I dlr^them. Wafce Has Money Now.—Between automobile licenses and State taxes payments at the State Treasury have been running heavy this month. On some days the receipts have gone above the SIOO,OOO mark. This is the period of the year when the State Treasury bulges with money. Cases Settled. The Philadelphia coal rate cases were settled last night by an order of the Public Service Com mission conditioned on withdrawal of j appeals. Charters Issued. —The West Shore Building and Loan Association, of Wormleysburg, with a capital of $500,000. and the Keystone Reamer and Tool Company, of Millersburg, capital $35,000, were chartered to-day. Western Site Bought. The State yesterday took title to the site for the new Western Pennsylvania insane I hospital in Westmoreland county. Rural Schools Will Remain Open Longer Practically all rural schools in Dau phin county, which usually close April 1, will remain open at least until April I 14, County Superintendent F. E. Sham- | baugh announced to-day. Delay last September in opening i schools because of the infantile paraly- I sis epidemic is the reason, and it will be necessary to keep the pupils in | school at least two weeks longer to complete the usual grade courses. Directors in many of the districts, after conferences with Superintendent Sliambaugh and Assistant W. R. Zim merman, decided to keep the schools open. CLEAR SUNDAY; ICE GONE According to Weather Forecaster Domain, weather conditions here will remain virtually the same, with light sltowers and cloudy conditions to night. To-morrow will be clear and slightly cooler. The Susquehanna liver was reported to be falling early to-day, with normal conditions this af ternoon. The ice has all moved off, and no danger is anticiated should the river rise. Getting Too Fat? Try This-Reduce People who don't grow too fat are the fortunate exception. But if you find the fat accumulating or already cumber some, you will bo wise to follow this suggestion, which is endorsed by thous ands of people who know. Ask your druggist (or if you prefer write to the Marmola Co., 864 Woodward Ave., De troit, Mich.) for a large case of Mar mola Prescription Tablets. 75c is the price the world over. By doing this you will bo safe from harmful drugs and be able to reduce two. three or four pounds a week without dieting or exercise. SAXON "SIX" A Big Touring Car For 5 People This motor car is the only SiKXtIM motor car selling for less than $1,000.00 that has a six-cylinder motor of Continental Manufacture Saxon Distributing Agency 1137 Mulberry St. L. H. Hagerling SATURDAY EVENING, RAILROAD RUMBLE REPORT CHANGES ATP.R.R.Y.M.C.A. New Pocket Billiard Table Is Added to Big Boom; Larger Social Quarters Elaborate changes and improvements have been made at the P. R. K. Y. M. C. A. A new pocket billiard table arriv ed yesterday and with the one In serv ice lias been placed in the large room with tlie shutlieboards. With two ta bles members will be able to play more frequently. The room formerly used as a billiard parlor has been changed into a general social room. A piano has been added, along with several more tables for checker playing. Comfortable chairs have been installed and the members will find it a cozy place to spend an afternoon and evening. Meet at Tyrone General Secretary Frank 11. Gregory left at noon to-day for Tyrone, where the intioor sports and final contests in tile P. R. R. Y. M. C. A. contests will take place this afternoon and evening, llarrisburg will have a bowling team in the contest with the western division champions, and a victory for the local bowlers will mean another cup and ad ditional championship honors. To-day's indoor meet is separate and distinct from the Pennsylvania Rail road System meet to Ire held at Bal timore April 14. Hesults of the con tests at Tyrone will decide the P. R. R. Y. M. C. A. championships for the year. With a series of indoor track events individuals will have an opportunity to win medals. NEW RECORD FOR LUMBER ROAD The F. B. Williams Cypress Company, of Patterson, La., a station on Morgan's Louisiana and Texas Railroad, about 90 miles from New Orleans, loaded recent ly 00,747 feet of lumber on a single car, and it is claimed that this beats all records for lumber loading. The lumber was dry cypress, dressed, one inch thick; and it weighed 118,100 lbs. The car is 46 feet long inside andi weighs 47,800 lbs. Its capacity, mark ed on its side, is 110,000 lbs. The ship per took advantage of the rule per mitting cars to be loaded 10 per cent, above marked capacity, and worked pretty nearly to the limit. Standing of the Crews HARRISBURG SIDE Philadelphia Division —The 124 crew first after 3.30 p. m.: 114, 120, 113. Engineer for 11". Fireman for 113. Brakemen for 120, 113. Engineers up: Howard, Martin, Wiker, Albright, Hogentogler, I. Gable, Baldwin, Downs, Lefever, Gehr, Brod acher, Schwartz, Brooke, Shocker. Firemen lip: Walkage, Everhart, ! Strickler, Skimp. Brakemen up: Boyd, Penner, Ash enfeiter,' Buchanan, Essig, Kirk, Reese, Crosby. • Middle Division —The 16 crew first after 1.30 p. m.: 243, 227, 225. Twenty-three Altoona crews to come in. Preference, C. Engineer for 16. Brakeman for 6. Engineers up: Nickles, Albright. Firemen up: Newhouser, McDonald, Orr, Eckert, Trout. Conductor up: Glace. Brakemen up: Blessing, Murray, Cameron. Knight, Wright. Yard Crews —Engineers for 12, 88. Firemen for sth 8, 16, 2d 22. Engineers up: Goodman, Harling, Sayford, Matson, Machumer, Gibbons, Cless, Ewing, Yinger, Starner. Firemen up: Spahr, McCormiek, Otstot, Bryan, I/awrence. Sheaffer, Kiner, Wichello, Dearolf, Stine, Paul, Ross. PASSEXGER SERVICE Standing of the main line passenger crews, Pennsylvania Railroad, at 1 o'clock: Middle lllviiNon Kngineer for 29. Fireman for 5. Engineers up: McDougal, Taylor, R. M. Crane, Miller, Keane, Puck, Krepps. Firemen up: Gates, Bealor, Winand, Hartzel, Dysinger, Bowman, Roller. I'liilmlell|>hln Division— Kngineers—No vacancies. Firemen —No vacancies. Engineers up: Lindley, Smeltzer, Welsch. Gibbons, Pleam, Davis, Osmond, Crisswell, Bless. Firemen up: Shindler, Lenig, White, Hershey, Horstick, Copeland, Blelsch, Johnson, F. L. Floyd. Shaffner. THE READING Hnrrlmlmrg Division— 23 crew first to go after 12:45 o'clock: 17, 3. Eastbound—6o crew first to go after 11 a. m.: 51, 68, 69, 63. 66. Engineers for 68, 3, 5, 22. Firemen for 66, 67. 68, 69, 3, 5, 12, 17. Conductor for 67, 5, 17. Brakemen for 63, 66. 69. Engineers up: Schuyler, Ruth, Tlam met, Morrison, Martin, Ijiudig, Hoffman, Jones, Lackey, Walton, Wyre. Firemen up: Folk, lloover, Peffer, Kirtland, Cunningham, Kinderman, Weiley, Miller. Conductors up: Harlan. Derrick. Brakemen up: Gross, Stutzman, Adam, Newell, Kimmel, Gardner, Pletz, Paxton, McLaughlin, Davis, Overfleld, Gates, Miles, D> - e, Palm, Kuhn. ENOI.A SIDE Philadelphia Division. 216 crew lirst to go after 3.45 p. m.: 224, 204. Engineer for 204. Firemen for 216, 224. Flagmen for 4, 16, 24. Conductors up: Flickinger, Logan, Dewees, Murlatt. Flagman up: Umholtz. Middle Division. —18 crew first to go after 3.05 p. m.: 221, 217, 250, 222. Engineer for 18. Flagman for 18. Brakeman for 18. Yard Crews —Engineers for first 108, second 126, 110. Firemen for first 108, 110. Engineers up; Rider, Hill, Boyer, Anspach, Kling, Smith, Branyon, Bretz. Firemen up: Backenstoe, Murray, Books, Walsh, C. H. Hall, Rice, Guil erman, M. S. Hall, Eichelberger, lllnkle, Haubert, Myers, Reed. FEWER CARS NOW ' ON SIDE TRACKS Further Progress Made in Breaking Up Freight Con gestion; Late Beports Repojts received to aatetby the Com mission on Car Service of the American Railway Association show that accumu lations of freight cars—loaded and empty—ln various parts of the country dropped from 154,550 cars on February 24, to 123,063 cars on March 3. On February 17, when the high point was reached in the present congestion, there were accumulations totaling 171,- 207 cars, so that in the two weeks ending March 3 there was a reduction of 28 per cent. Accumulation of CnrN The accumulations of cars at all places in tlie United States in the four weeks ending March 3 were as follows: February 10, 170,016 February 17 ' 171,207 February 24 143,550 March 3 123,063 The reduction in the accumulated cars to 123,063 on March 3 was made be fore the Commission on Car Service asked the railroads of tiie country to have a "clean-up week," ./during which every effort should be made to get rid of all freight that was loaded for ship ment prior to February 1. The roads were also asked to "show definite ac complishments" not later than March 12. Reports as to the progress made in this "clean-up week" will probably be available the first of next week. RAILROAD NOTES E. H. Malehorn, freight conductor on tiie Pennsylvania Railroad, is ill at his home, in York Haven. The Pennsy will run sixteen-day ex cursions to Atlantic City July 14 and 28; August 11 and 25, and September 1. Passenger Engineer William Satzler is sojourning at his bungalow, at Grantville. New cross ties are being delivered along the Middle Division, of the Pennsylvania Railroad, to be placed during the spring cleanup. Announcement is made by the Lehigh Valley Coal Company of a reduction in the price of fuel sold to employes,, ef fective from March 1. The cut is from $.1.75 to $3.50 a ton for the. prepared sizes and from $2.60 to $2.50 for pea coal. Trackmen on the Reading have re ceived an increase of wages equal to twenty cents a day. George J. Gildroy has resigned as su perintendent of the Mahanoy and llazleton Division, of the Lehigh Val ley Railroad. He is succeeded by M. A. Mulligan, of the New York Division. Sidney S. Stone succeeds Mr. Mulligan. TO RIN POTATO SPECIAL To encourage the growing of pota toes on its line, and to increase the country's output of potatoes, the LehigU Valley Railroad is going to have a "Potato Special." The railroad com pany's agricultural car has been refit ted for potato-demonstration purposes. The latest methods of treating seed, the benefits of spraying, the proper in gredients of the liquid to be used, and all the other things one needs to know about potato-growing will be shown on tiie car. SCHOOL NOTES CENTRAL The Senior class will meet Wednes day to elect officers for the remainder of the school year. Central high students are planning to attend the production of "Hamlet," in which Robert Mantell will appear, at the Orpheum theater, March 28. Condition examinations will be held in Room 4, Monday, March 26, both sessions. The Pliilonian Debating Society will meet Wednesday evening, March 21, at 810 Cameron street, with Charles Mutzabaugh. A circular letter has been posted on the bulletin board from the War De partment, through W. F. Harrell, the local recruiting officer. These letters are intended for the colleges, univer sities, academies and high schools of the United States, and are for the pur pose of gaining recruits. Miss Ruth McCormiek entertained, the S. A. E. society, at her home, 224 Harris street. Music and refreshments were enjoyed by Miss Anna Swilkey, Miss Ruth Beatty, Miss Elizabeth Hin kle, Miss Katherine Nicely, Miss Es ther Dunlap, Miss Ruth Richards, Miss Catherine Bogar, Miss Helen Smith, Miss Hazel Hammil, Miss Grace Stoner, Miss Mary Saunders, Miss Ma bel Winn and Miss Ruth McCormiek. Centralians Plan Banquet The Centralian Society held an Irish meeting Thursday evening at the home of Richard Mount, 11 North Fifteenth street. During the business session, Garrett Sutton Wall, H. H. S. 'OS, was elected as an honorary member. Further plans were also made for the "Centralian First" banquet, which will be held in the dining room of the John Y. Boyd Memorial Building, Wednesday evening, March 28. This will mark the completion of the so ciety's first year, and the chairman of the anniversary committee, Thomas Caldwell, assures splendid features for the evening. The president appointed a new by-laws committees consisting of Richard Mount, chairman; Blair Smith, Thomas Caldwell. Ben Whit man and Garrett Wall. The society is arranging a trip to Lambs Gap, with Noble Franks as chairman of that committee. Following the business, games and Irish music were enjoyed. Delicious refreshments wore served, the color effect being in green, sham rocks being the favors. The Central ian memtvers include: Seymour Niss ley, president; Arthur Gardner, vice president; William L. Kay, secretary; Russell Zimmerman, treasurer; Thom as Caldwell, Blair Smith, Noble Lee Frank, Herman Gohn, Charles Koser, Vernon Wright, Walter Mehaflle, George Pavord, Russell Eyler, Stad den Williams, Russell Wise, Ray Ya ple, Elwood Deppen, Leon Slmonetti, Charles Harris, Richard Mount, Ben Whitman and Garrett Wall, honorary members. ACADEMY The first section of the third form and the second section of the fourth form each held a debate yesterday. Both divisions debated on the question: Resolved, That Examinations Are a True Test of Scholarship and a Neces sary Means of Promoting Education." In the second division of the fourth form, Conrado Bonllta and Lester won, upholding the affirmative side, over Dwight Ludlngton and James Eby, In the first division of the third form, Con rade Bonllla and Laurence Rebuck won, upholding the affirmative side, over Henry Olmsted and Paul Starkey. Con rado Bonllla arid Laurence Rebuck won, speaker In both forms, The last basketball game of the sea son wan played on the Cathedral Hall floor this afternoon, The Academy toaaera played Uiq MlUtr*Vili Normal School. / HABaiSBtJRG <66S$ TELEGKKPH FIREMEN BANQUET THEIR GUARDSMEN Men of Organization Enjoy Chicken and Waffle Supper Last Evening Members of the Harrisburg Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association ban queted their member who have Just returned from border duty, last even ing, in tWelr rooms at 923 North Third street. Charles P. Meek was toastmas ter and Williams S. Tunis was the principal speaker. Brief address were made by William E. Goud.v, of the Washington Hose Company and member of Company D, Eighth Regiment, Pennsylvania In fantry, who responded for the guards; A. 1,, Patton. vice-president of the as sociation. and William P. Jauss, form er president. The invited guests were: R. G. Bauglunan and Harry C. Funston, of oGod Will Fire Company; James J. Conner, of the Reily Hose Company; W. L. Goudy, of Washing ton Hose Company; H. M. Keller, Mt. Vernon Hook and Ladder Company; and H. A. Polleck, Friendship Fire ,Company, all members of the asso ciation; Charles Harbold, Citizen Fire Company; Edward Selway, Camp Cur tin Fire oi|ipany; Edgar N. Bargen stock. Royal Fire Company; Captain Owen M. Copeland, Charles It. Mc- Curdy a,nd Jacob Strine, of Shamrock Fire Company; Arthur Fitzgernlfj, Ilussel IJ. Matchett, Charles N. Rois ter, Jacob Bergenstock, H. M. Hippie, Edward B. Roth and Captain George C. Jack, of Allison Hose Company; Harry Chubb, George Shoemaker, Captain Edward 11. Schell, lieutenant Aubrey H. Baldwin, Major Frdnk E. Biegler, the Rev. H. N. Bassler, chap lain of the Eighth Regiment; Harry W. Solomon, Ralph McCord, Charles McClune and Robert S. Cowan, of the Hope Fire Company. Governor of Finland Put Under Arrest By Associated Press I.ondon, Alarch 17. Major Gener al Zein, governor general of Finland, has been arrested by the commander of the Baltic fleet on the order of the provisional government, according to a Reuter's Petrograd dispatch. Sen ator Borovitinoff, vice-president of the economic department of the Finnish Senate, has also been arrested. F. I. Roditcheff, leader of the con stitutional democrats in the Duma, has been appointed minister for Fin land and directed to proceed at once to llelsingfors. Western Railways Prepare For Strike By Associated Press Chicago, March 17. Officials of eastern railroads while awaiting the outcome of the conferences in New York between tho mediation corn Two Power Ranges To Maximize \our Enjoyment Yet Minimize \bur Expense PEERLESS Eighty Horsepower Eight is a car of "dual per sonality." It has two distinct power ranges—each highly desirable Jrm f° r particular purpose. jMSi You can have tremendous power and abundant speed when and w^ere y° u want it, without the excessive cost in operating the superpowerful car in ordinary driving. These great advantages have never before been offered in combination. They have been available only in two cars of entirely different and opposite types. In ordinary driving you get the velvet But open the throttle a little wider to smoothness, the keen flexibility and release the double poppets. the graceful, effortless performance Now have a brute f f 7fc> csss" ™ changed //IC „ Peerless. character. /fe /nA ft n . This is the "loaf- With the "sport- <*£, *f O ing r angeforyour ing" range in action ijKiCbfflKiCi Ranee • porting <5 motor is operating P oWcr and <- hun - JJQ Tlo£ on half rations— dering speed to O consuming so little fuel as to put cope with any many lesser powered cars to shame emergency, to contend with any of —most sixes, even many fours. the other master cars of the day. A ride at the wheel of a Peerless Eight will show you a wider range of formance than you have ever before found in any one car. Let us explain the double power range to you. We will gladly demonstrate. ' KEYSTONE MOTOR CAR CO. Harrisburg, Pa. 57 to 103 S. Cameron St. C. H. BARNER, Manager The Peerless Motor Car Co., ClevelandO. ifWili i iuWcct to Uuuiia Without Auiioe tHave You a GEYSER W in Your Home? I If not, vou should have, for it saves many steps for the tired mother. The Baby's washing is one of those tasks, which confront the Mother prac tical!}'' 30 times each month. The "Baby" size GEYSER can be pushed into a closet when the washing is done. It is large enough for the small family's weekly wash. There arc no moving parts exposed. It is as safe, simple and convenient as the baby's high chair. Come in and see it working. Harrisburg Light and Power Company MARCH 17, 1917. mittee named bby the Council of Na tional Defense, and the chiefs of the four brotherhoods and the national conference committee of railroad man agers, continued preparations to-day to keep their lines in operations should the strike occur as scheduled at 6 o'clock to-night (Central time). An embargo has been placed on freight by practically every western railroad, though officials announce that special efforts will be made to move foodstuffs with as little delay as possible In the event of a strike. In the switching yards of this city, which are the connecting links be tween the East and West, and in St. Louis, where the strike has been call ed for to-night, preparations have been made to handle business with limited crowds. Reports of dissension among the switchmen have come from several points. 9
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