4 NEWS OF THE LEGISLATURE MILITARY WORK FOR ALL PUPILS Senator Snyder Introduces Measure Looking to Draft ing of a State Bill In tho Senate last evening a joint resolution was offered by Senator Charles A. Snyder, providing for the appointment of a committee of live Senators and seven Representatives to yrcparo- and dratt a bill for presenta tion to the Legislature providing for xuiliwfy training in the State. Sen ator Snyder announced the purpose of the resolution to be the gathering ot information that will enable the as sembly to enact the very best law possible on the subject. He offered tho resolutions at this time so that the proper thought and attention could be given the measure to be en acted. The resolution passed by tho House pledging the loyalty of the Pennsyl vania legislature to the President in liis policy against the German gov ernment on the high seas were re ceived in the Senate. Criticism of United States Senators was cut out of the resolution in the judiciary special committee to which it was referred. Opposition to any change in the text was made and by a vote of 25 to 12 the friends of the resolution as it came from the House lost their battle to put it through the upper branch as passed by the House. Senator McNicliol was the prime mover in having the reso lution referred to committee. When Senator Leiby presented a resolution calling for information as to employes of Senate and House with the purpose of cutting down the pay roll, Senator Crow was outspoken in his opposition. Mr. Eyre wanted the resolution referred to the committee on appropriations. Mr. Crow wanted si vote taken at once. He could not see. ho said, why the Economy and Efficiency Commission should inter fere with the prerogatives of the Sen ate: J.hat the body was well qualified to rfffeulate its own affairs and desig nate the number of its employes. Sen ator Charles A. Snyder didn't believe it would work any harm to have the resolution go to committee. The reso lution was killed. Senator Leiby called for a yea and nay vote, but Senator Beidleman rose to a point of order, stating that a roll call could not be taken after the chair had announced his decision of the viva voce vote, which was unmistakably against the purpose of the resolution. Senator ,T. Frank Graff, of Arm strong county, last night introduced an antl-treating bill. In presenting ■the measure he prefaced the intro duction with statements that the pro visions of the bill sought to do away with the school in which the drink 'Kabit is formed. The bill makes it unlawful for any holder of license to give or permit to be given any person or persons on his premises liquor he or they have not paid for. It further .stipulates that liquor not paid shall not be drunk on his premises, but makes exception in the case of the adult wife, daughter, or sister of the person who buys the drink. It is also made unlawful for any persons to im portune or induce or attempt to in duce a person to furnish or give liquor. The penalty for violation of the act is SSOO fine or imprisonment or both, at the discretion of the court. Senator Lynch introduced a bill making the act fixing the fees and compensation to be received by con stables for visiting places where liquors are sold or kept apply to cities of the second class. The act now af fects constables of townships, bor oughs and cities of the third class. ' 'onstables get 25 cents for each pUice visited in his jurisdiction and 6 cents for each and every mile actually trav eled in making such visits. A bill introduced by Mr. Whittcn empowers any corporation, society or voluntary corporation carried on for the sole benefit of its members and not for profit to change the location of its principal office or place of busi ness to any other place within the commonwealth upon petition to the court of the county where the princi pal office is located. Notice is to be tiled in the office of the insurance commissioner ten days before the change shall take effect. Senator Catlin read in place a bill making it lawful for amusement com panies incorporated under the laws of another state to erect and maintain buildings such as theaters, moving pic ture houses, operahouses and other laces of amupoment and to have amij | RMS I j ( i l |: 'jw | - H \ i j jijl|wi i | |j||ijj |iii'pf * C-172 Is assurance that your gowns this jglli - ill \ . 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The companies are to pay tax-" es and make returns to the auditor general the same as simitar com panies in the state. French Army Elated at Success of Great Drive Against Teutons By Associated Press Paris, March 20.—The latest news from tho front accentuates the feel ing of optimism in military circles here and convinces tho critics that the Germans arc now engaged in a most difficult and dangerous opera tion in view of the large front in volved. According to the hitherto ac- cepted theory to effect such a move ment with any safety it was neces sary that a distance equal to a two days' march should be maintained be tween the pursuing and retreating forces. Under the present circum stances both armies are in close con tact. The Germans are carrying out their retirement under the cover of small but plpked rear guards, sometimes en tirely composed of otlicer.s and non commissioned officers, which make counterattacks when the pursuers press too closely on their heels. Ttyj weather, which continues clear, is 111 favor of the advancing allies. French military critics maintain that it is more and more unlikely that the Ger mans can reach the Lille-La-F*ere line without mishap. It is assumed that they propose to convert this line, W'hich was their former base. into their principal position and remove their base seventeen miles to the rear on a line running from Valenciennes to Laon. It is asserted that from any point of view the Germans are facing an aggravation of an already difficult position and confront even loss favor able fighting conditions in the imme diate future. Russians to Build Great Railway System By Associated Press Washington, March 20.—Extensive railway construction in Russia during the next ten years aggregating almost sixty thousand miles, recommended by a special commission', has beeii ap proved by the Russian Council of Ministers. \ report to the Depart ment of Commerce says about $300,- 000,000 will be the cost of fifty-one projected lines, aggregating 20,77 miles, recommended for construction during the period of 1917-1922. It is I recommended' that other lines total ing thirty thousand miles >be built be tween 1922 and 1927. The objects sought by the commis sion are to connect new trade centers with the interior markets for the pur pose of cheap exchanges, and creation of new systems as means of access to districts abounding in natural re | sources. ' GIRL TO LOSE ARM FROM SHOOTING ACCIDENT | Lewistown, Pa., March 20. Miss j Lillian Huffnagle. 19 years old, was i found unconscious in the kitchen of her home here yesterday with her left forearm shattered by a bullet and a revolver at her side. She says she heard some person trying to force an entrance to the house, and when she went to the door the pistol was accidentally discharegd. Amputation will be necessary. MINES WANT MORE PAY By Associated Press Columbus, Ohio, March 20.—Coal operators of Ohio, Pennsylvania, In diana and Illinois, arc meeting here to-day to pass on the recent request of Ohio United Mine Workers for in creased wages. The Ohio operators decline to consider the request until the matter is presented to the op erators of the other States, as the mine j workers now are employed under a ; four-State agreement. REFUSE LICENSE j Easton, Pa., March 20.—Judges Stewart and McKean, in Northamp j ton county license court here, yester ' day refused a retail license to Her j man R. Kurtz for the new theater j and restaurant building being built in Broad street, Bethlehem. Dallet H. j Wilson, representing Kurtz, asserted I that $78,000 had already been spent i for the land and foundation work and I that the proposition meant an outlay | of $300,000. HOUSE CLEARED OF VISITORS Speaker Puts Rule Into Effect For the First Time in Years and People Kick Members of the House of Represent atives met last niglit with the floor of the House of all persons not authorized to enjoy privileges for the first time in years. Speaker Bald win put into operation the rule which permits only members, former mem bers, officers and employes and author ized newspaper correspondents to be upon the floor, and the wives and friends of members had to go up into the gallery. The chairs along the sides of the chamber, the famous "side lines," were all taken out and - the pages' chairs were fastened together so that no one could move them about. It was the most t businesslike appearance the House has had since the new Capitol was put into use and the splendid order maintained during the evening was much commented upon. The Speaker decided upon this move last week when swarmed on the floor during rollcalls and while there was some objection by members they acquiesced in the effort to get order. When the usual Monday night throng appeared the sergeants-at-arms were at the doors and no one got in who was not authorized. Storms of wrath beat about the doors and while a few persons got into the chamber on pleas which sounded good they were stopped by the brass railing and found them selves lonely. Some of the lobbyists held indignation meetings and quite a few prominent folks had to cool their heels in the anterooms and lobbies. For some reason or other there was antipathy to going into the gallery. It was the only place from which to view the proceedings. The floor of the Senate was also kept clear last night and there were some tough times for per.sons who had been accustomed to parading over it. Even members of the House were required to tell why they appeared. $3,000,000 Gift For Yale From Mrs. Harkness New Haven, March 20.—The Yale Corporation at its monthly meeting yesterday received the largest build ing gift ever presented to the univer sity in the offer by Mrs. Stephen V. Harkness of more than $3,000,000. Dormitories are to be erected for the use of the students on the squares bounded by High, Liberty, Elm and* York streets. This is to take the form of a quadrangle, in memory of Charles W. Harkness, son of Mrs. Harkness, of the class of 1883, who died May 1, 1916. Mr. Harness in his will left $300,000 to Yale. BANKER DIES A PAUPER Bradford, Pa., March 20.—Charles D. Brower, 84 years old, who was a friend and fellow worker of John D. Archbold and other Standard Oil heads in the early days and who was a cashier in a bank in the oil fields of this State, died in the city poor house here yesterday. Drink was the cause of his downfall. He failed to take advantage of the opportunities offered and permitted himself to drift downward. Brower had been a city charge for some time. FOOD RESCUED FROM RUINS Sunbttry, Pa., Mach 20.—Youngsters delving in the ruins of Shamokin's half million dollar fire ruins uncovered a grocery el dorado that helped their families combat old 11. C. L. for a few days. Hundreds of cans of corn, peas, meats, etc., were found in the ruins, and unopposed by the owners, who had no use for them, the boys worked like Weavers and carried away the whole stock. It was said that the contents in most cases were in good shape. LENTEN SERVICE \ A Lenten service will be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Irwin, 20G Cumberland Road, Enola, this evening at 8 o'clock. The Rev. Floyd Appleton, rector of St. Paul's church, will officiate and preach. At the special Lenten service at St. Paul's church. Second and Emerald streets, Wednesday at 8 o'clock, the preacher will be the Venerable F. T. Kastment, rector of St. Paul's, Phil ipsburg, and archdeacon of Altoona. HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH WARDEN FORCES FIGURE IN BILL Mr. Phillips Has Some Meas ures Which Will Hardly Go Very Far This Year Bills which would consolidate the State game and. fl3h warden forces were Introduced into the* House last night by Mr. Phillips, Clearfield. One bill abolishes the game protectors and, establishes the office of chief game pro tector, who shall be secretary of the game commission and direct the new force. The companion bill provides for the Game Commission to name 50 game and fish wardens and the Fisheries Commission ten. One of the latter is fp be chief fish warden. The men aro to be under joint control and are to be paid SIOO per month. An appropriation of $175,000 is made from hunters' li cense revenue. The act states that spe cial wardens and deputy protectors are not to be affected. The acts arc likely to be hard fought as the Commissioner does not favor that plan. A Joint resolution for a commission of seven, including the secretaries of the Hoard of Charities and Board or Education, to study the situation rela tive to dependent, defective, deliquent, neglected, incorrigible and illegitimate children was presented by Mr. Rey nolds, Philadelphia. The commission is to be named by the Governor and is charged with the duty of drawing up a code for tlie next Legislature. An appropriation of $5,000 Is provided. The "Bine Sky" Bill Mr. Mearkle, Allegheny, introduced the State Insurance Department bill regulating incorporation of mutual in surance companies and licensure of companies from other States. It gives the Insurance Commissioner the same authority over mutual and fraternal concerns as he has over other com panies. This bill is known as the "Blue Sky" bill and would prevent insurance scandals such as occurred last year. A bill to permit fox hunting in York county was introduced by Mr. Spangler, York. It is similar to that passed sev eral years ago to allow fox hunting in Delaware county, and was accompanied by numerously signed petitions. The bill forbids shooting, trapping, snaring or poisoning foxes except if foxes are caught destroying property they may be shot, Mr. Baldridge, Allegheny, introduced a bill to repeal the act of June 1, 1915, relatives to redemption of borougft bonds. Other bills presented were: Mr. Swartx'ft BlHtt y Mr. Swartz, Dauphin—Making it op tional with Commissioner of Banking to institute proceedings for—embezzle ment, etc.; providing for five additional bank examiners; providing for retire ment of official court stenographers; authorizing James L. Bake and his wife, Harrisburg, to sue the State for damages for injuries received on r State highway. Mr. Drake, Greene—Providing a sub stitute for writs of summons; requiring assessors to return actual value of properties in counties having between 20,000 and 50,000 population. Mr. Stoffiet, Northampton—Making It a inisdmeanor punishable by SSO fine or 60 days in jail for a minor to attempt to procure intoxicating liquors; taking away insanity as a defense in murder cases; increasing penalty for fornica tion from SIOO to SI,OOO, or not over three years in prison; permitting em ployes under the compensation act to select their own physicians or sur geons. Mr. Hougli, Allegheny—Prohibitin® handling or driving horse by intoxicat ed persons. New Bridge Bills Mr. Sampsell, Snyder—Appropriating $200,000 for the State Highway Depart ment to build a bridge across the Sus quehanna between Herndon and Port Treverton. Mr. Stern, Philadelphia—Providing that places used for illicit sale or man ufacture of liquors may be declared nuisances. Mr. Conner, Philadelphia—Constitut ing the Board of Public Grounds and Buildings a commission to act with a commission from New Jersey for con struction of a bridge or tunnel between Philadelphia and Camden. Mr. Morgan. Luzerne—Providing for payment of costs by counties where in dictment has been quashed. Mr. Walker. Philadelphia—Appropri ating $190,000 to Philadelphia museums. Mr. McKay, — Compelling constables and police officers to arrest on view without warrant persons vio lating State laws. Mr. Campbell, Philadelphia—Regulat ing drug standards; providing for credit in pharmaceutical examinations for service in dispensaries. mil No. i.ooo Mr. Canon, Mercer, presented bill No. 1,000. It provides for a refund of mon eys erroneously paid. Other bills introduced were: Mr. Glass, Philadelphia—Authorizing the Governor to 1111 vacancies occur ring in boards of county .commissioners having between 250,000 and 300,000 pop ulation. Mr. Spangler, York—Amending third class city bond issuing act so that bonds shall mature within thirty years and regulating payment in "substan tially equal annual instalments;" re pealing act of June 7, 1907, relative to certain proceedings In equity. Mr. Jones, Lackawanna —Appropriat- ing $150,000 for the Department of Health to disburse for the protection of health and property "likely to be affected by mine fires." Mr. Wallace, Lawrence—Providing that residence of one year in Pennsyl vania shall be required for appointment as notary public. l'rayer Kor Nation Rabbi L. J. Haas, of ftarrlsburg, who offered the prayer at the opening of the House, prayed for dlvlno guidance to the President in tle international crisis and that the country should be protected fr>om all enemies. The "sales in bulk" bill, defeated last week and reconsidered, was passed 166 to 15, after a debate. The House also debated the Simpson bill to allow county contracts itivolv in g less than SSOO to be let without advertisement and postponed it after voting down a motion to recommit. The Franklin bill amending the first class city milk law was passed finally. The House passed finally the bill In creasing salaries of deputy quaran tine physicians at Philadelphia from $2,000 to $3,000. The military code and McVicar Jury drawing bills came out of committees. The Snyder resolution for a commis sion to draft the military training bill was concurred in. The bilj extending the authority of the Philadelphia Department of Pub lic Works over areas within three miles of boundaries was recommitted. The House adjourned at 10.60. PERFECT SCHOOL RECORDS Blain, Pa., March 20.—Pupils of the High school who attended every day of the fifth month: Dobbs Ehlman, Ruth Hench, Arthur Coller, Loy Shu maker, Edith McVey, James Shu maker. Pauline Johnston, Jesse Sny der, Lou Snyder, Sarah SiQltli, Sarah Shumaker, Nellie Smith, Verda Pryor, Mary Mumper and Florence Qut shail. Those who attended every day of the term: Edith McVey, Jesse.Snyder, Nellie Smith, Mabel AWderson, Lou Snyder, Verda Pryor and Florence Gutshall. Average attendance, males, 12; females, 12. Per cent, of attend ance, males, 961 females, 97, i 17 TRESPASS CASES LISTED Suits to Be Heard at April Spe cial Session of Common Pleas Court Seventeen suits JJy )( Hi are set. down for X 4? trial at the April /*& special session of jffS Monday, April 9. t 1 EWHffigE The trial list as '£ H HHfcSffltll®' compiled by Pro- M|!iMUlJyai thonotary Henry mbmmJ lows: Samuel W. Fitzgerald vs. John Black, appeal by defendant: Fred C. Miller, admr,, vs. Amos L. Gautt, as sumpsit; Baker Vawter Co. ve. Wil liamstown Gas Company, appeal by defendant; Herman Wilensky vs. Sarah • Brenner, trespass; Norman Mlnnlch vs. Jesse 1 Lenker, trespass; A. -Mayors vs. Howard Speese, tres pass; John Mlnsker vs. A. C. Buch, trespass. Cora Maugan vs."Valley Railways, trespass; Helen Yontz vs. E. C. Sny der, trespass; Bell Realty Company vs. Charles H. Miller, appeal by defend ant: V. W. Kenney vs. Pennsylvania Railroad Company, trespass; Nor mnndie Company vs. Enrico Galdino, assumpsit; Jesse F. Watt, et. al. vs. Nathaniel Lercli, trespass; Frederick Gentslider vs. Harrisburg Railways Company, trespass; George H. Reed vs. Emma D. Hoffman, et. al., sci. fa. sur. Mech. Harvey O. Miller vs. Daniel Porter, appeal by defend ant; Mary Mertic vs. Pennsylvania Steel Company, trespass; Annie Bord ner vs. George Paulus, trespass. Samuel S. Habbyshaw vs. Frank B. Musser, trespass: Emma Habbyshaw, et. al., vs. Frank B. Musser, trespass; Alice Garrett vs. Frank B. Musser, trespass; Walter S. Schell vs. Jacob D. Brenneman, issue; Ovid R. Gervin vs. Joseph L. Shearer, Jr., trespass; Spencer Gilbert et. al., vs. Athens George, appeal by defendant; Mutual Live Stock Insurance Company vs. Clinton Jones, appeal by defendant; George P. Cooper, vs. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, issue: Mary C. Mey ers vs. Philadelphia and Reading Rail way Company, trespass: Marv C. Mey ers vs. Philadelphia and Reading Rail way Company, trespass; Capitol Hard ware and Supply Company, Inc. vs. Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company, assumpsit; Penbrook Na tional Bank vs. Norman S. Ivoons, appeal by defendant. Grant Dissolution Decree. The court yesterday granted a decree of dissolution of the People's Ice Com pany, this city, organized June 11, 1901. Majority interest in the com pany is held by the United Ice and Coal Company. Submit Bridge Views.—Viewers' re ports on tlie need of the proposed bridges at Linesville over the Swatara creek, at Killinger over the Little Wiconisco creek and in South Han over township over Manada creek were filed in court and are to be submitted to the grand jury. May Get New Trial.—A court ruling on Saturday gives Mr. and Mrs. G. II Albright ten days to show cause why the motion of the Harrisburg Rail ways Company for a new trial should not be reinstated and judgment opened again in the case. Mr. and Mrs. Al bright recently were awarded damages in a trespass suit against the trolley company. Hear Transfer Application. The court yesterday heard witnesses in the petition of Thomas Kerstetter, of Sun bury, for the transfer of the liquor license o ftbe St. Lawrence Hotel, eßrrysburg, now held by William H. Announcing I The World Renowned I 1 -H. Sofimer I .V . y Pianos T T is with great pleasure that we an nounce our appointment as exclusive representatives for the world famed Sohmer Piano for Harrisburg and For more than forty years musicians 1 ■yeg and artists have recognized the super- 16a ft lative excellence of the Sohmer. 'S The Sohmer excels not in one particular, but in every detail of tone, finish, design, workmanship and materials. The fact that there are more Sohmer Pianos in use in Greater r, New York, the world's greatest musical center, than any other artistic make, is I the most convincing testimony to its