LOCAL OPTION IS
SET FOR TUESDAY
Big Battle on the Measure Will
Take Place That Day in
the Lower House
I-ocal optton •will go before tho lower
branch of the Legislature again. The
Houso law and order committee lato
yesterday afternoon by unanimous
vote affirmatively reported out the
measure and it will take the usual leg-
Islativo course. It should reach second
reading early next week and the light
Hgainst it will probably culminate
Tuesday.
Last year tho bill was lost 128 to
VS. in 1913. 121 to 83 and In 1911,
327 to 76. The local optlonists claim
they will have SO votes.
Tho acUon of the committee was
taken immediately after tlie speeches.
Mr. Ramsey, Delaware, making the
motion, sec-onded by Mr. McOralgr,
Allegheny. The hearing had many un
usual features. It was opened by
prayer by the House chaplain and
Chairman Wasmer immediately made
a statement that the committee had
been ready to report out tho bill a
month aRo. but had deferred action
until to-day at the request of those in
charge of the bill who had expressed
si desire for a hearing. He also an
nounced that the bill would bo re
ported out immediately after the
hearing.
Nino speeches were made, W. S.
Landis, secretary of the State Sunday
School Association: the Rev. A. G.
Kinett. Philadelphia: Father J. J. Cur
ran, Wilkes-Harre: John A. MeSpar
ran, master of the State Grange: Gov
ernor Brumbaugh and Archdeacon W.
C. Hicks. Washington province of the
Episcopal Church, speaking for the
bill, and R. J. MoGrath and Peter Bol
lonbacher, Pittsburgh, representing
labor organizations, and C. P. O'Mal
loy, Scranton attorney, speaking
against the bill. Messrs. Boilenbacher
and O'Slalley were hissed by partisans
of the bill in the audience and the lat
ter retorted that he felt complimented.
The governor, in the course of his
remarks, declared that he was as
much in favor of local option to-day
as when he made the declaration in
favor of it during his campaign and
that he had no apologies or rcKrets
for what he had done in behalf of
the bill in 1915 or 1916. The gov
ernor said that the present system of
having judges pass on licenses was
unfair and that he felt that as the leg
islators trusted the people who elected
them they could trust the people with
local option.
Replying to the governor, Mr.
O'Mailey said that the license system
had stood the test of thirty years with
only a few minor changes and that
in spite of what had been said about
Pennsylvania it had the most Sunday
school scholars and more laws in the
interest of the common people on its
hooks than any State in the Union.
He also made the point that the peo
I'le of Pennsylvania have several
times expressed their opinion in re
gard to liquor legislation in the last
t'orty-flve years and that the issue
bad heen fought out at the polls. He
i bought it unfair to have men come
here year after year urging local op
tion when it had been the question in
the legislative elections.
The bill will now go before the
House for action.
News Items of Interest
4 in Central Pennsylvania
Carlisle Unconscious for almost
thirty-six hours, little hope Is enter
lained for the recovery' of William
Walters, aged 24, a motorcycle demon
strator. who was injured Tuesday when
a machine which he was trying out
skidded.
Ifazleton —Thomas Vacarrow. a mem
ber of Battery A, Third field artillery,
just back from the Mexican border, was
stricken ill yesterday and taken to the
State hospital.
Hazleton—Owing to the advanced
cost of feed and horseshoeing, the
teamsters of Hazleton decided yester
day *n an incerase in their prices, av
eraging ten per cent.
Pottsvllle —A verdict of $1,200 was
awarded Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Green,
of Mahanoy City, in their suit for the
loss of their son. who was killed at a
jig house of the Buck Mountain col
liery.
Wrlanport Mr. and Mrs. I,ewis
Knauss are celebrating their golden
wedding anniversary.
ilnxletnn—The Hazleton Sons of Vet
erans have launched a movement to
bring the 1918 State encampment to
this city.
Tnniaqwi—'The body of Thomas Pav
lick, aged 75 years, was found at the
bottom of a mine breach near Coaldale
and Coroner Beal says there is suspic
ion of foul play.
Tnnin<iUH Falling from a timber
wagon SCach Gungent. aged "0, had his
head crushed under the wheels. He was
taken to Coaldale Hospital in a dying
condition.
GRADE TEACHBRB TO MEET
Meetings of grade teachers for
drawing instructions will be held as
follows: First grade, March 26, Camp
Curtin; second and third, March 27,
Cameron; fourth and tlfth, March 28,
Lincoln; sixth and seventh, March 29,
Boas.
TAXICAB DIIIVKn HELD
Hagerstown, Md.. March 22.—William
Davis, driver of a taxicab, is being
held pending the result of injuries to
Miss Menta Schnebly, aged 21 years,
daughter of Harry F. Schnebly, ot
Clearspring, who is lying at the hos
pital here with a fractured spine.
Davis' car collided with a runabout in
which Miss Schnebly and her fiance,
TClmer Tosten. were driving on the
State road to Clearspring at night, de
molishing the runabout and injuring
both the occupants. Miss Schnebly is
not expected to recover.
SO.OOO STOUIKS SHII'i'KD
Dillsburg, Pa., March 22.—A ship
ment of SO.OOO stogies \*as made from
a local cigar factory yesterday. The
factory Is employing thirty-three hands
and has a daily output of 15,000
stogies.
FIXED FOR SUNDAY WORK
Shippensburg, Pa., March 22. —Steve
Lewis, a Greek, proprietor of a shoe
shine parlor and poolroom, was fined
HO and costs for keeping the place
open on Sunday.
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C ° ' Women's giving. < Floor. square. Friday Sale,
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BOWMa.Vs —Alain Floor I mcnvncu mUßlin • BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
. 1 /, . . , s pecia! lot of women's Remnant lengths of 2to
Str.pedMater.al. wUlf'hemstcS Women. Hou.efurn..h.ng. Bra...ere. Toilet Requi.ite.
Silk and cotton striped hem; two and three-color . A , r Odd lot of brassieres in vart i > ac
materials, In various col- embroidered corners ;
Neckwear A clean -up of various makes hook- _ ITS'
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shirtwaists or dresses—32 ] acc cdges; new ro llcd Organdie collars— items in small cross-back models includ- BowMANs-atcond Floor •r* c 1 . u
inches wide, Friday bale, hems; silk handkerchiefs round and square styles, quantities from our ed —to close out. Friday l. 11 kimes > eb ?"y
vard, !in various colors and dc- daintily embroidered. v l ri- , 1 a/1 . Sale, handle .. lJp
signs. Friday Sale, each, day Sale, Annual March • Cheesecloth Peroxide cream, J a £
—— lie 22C Ho use furnishing _ JC , _ „ y anity gl
■ BOWMANS— Main Floor. _ ~ Sale. wide; cut from the full . r .. , . * ,
U .1 11 i _________ Organdie collars _ ——— piece. Friday Sale, yard, oilct pumice, each,
Heatherbloom - . made of very fine or- Aluminum Double boil- f f J J Styptic pencils, each.
——: ——7 Lunch Cloths eandic. Friday Sale, er inset quarts ca- 50
35 inches wide, m want- ' pacity. Friday Sale, n , , , . , . Corylopsis toilet water,
ed colors, Friday Sale, Real linen lunch cloths, Q r 1} ? Diana and bo\\ ma.VS- second Floor. bottle 43<S
yard, in various designs; 36x36 QRr Bon lon front-laced cor- . V.:.V;L..
inches Fridav Silo BOWMAN'S—Main Floor sets high grade coutil, ———— BOWMAN S—Main Floor
22C ! ' „ ' 1 Fire-proof Casserole - some brocades in the lot. Sheeting
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor 89C RiltKnnft 7-inch brown dish, white ntla i alc ' House Dresses
. BOWMAN'S—secona Floor IPPO lined, with cover, nickel QQ Unbleached sheeting, 27
Curtains 1 Ai;il onAc • ,^- n plated brass receptacle. inches wide —in remnant These dresses are made
, . Cottage Rods ) satins Dresdens Scotch Sale, BOWMAN- S -xh.rd Floor lengths. Friday Sale, of good quality ginghams
Scrim and marquisette i i• .1 v,- • . _ _ i yard, and percales in stripes,
curtains, 2]\ yards long, i White and imitation ! a , l sa " s ri P Cs ' rKtl > 89c | 1 n plaids or plain colors, in a
hemstitched, with lacc oak. with fixtures to ,_a c ' - ar " Jewelry variety of styles some
trimming, in white and match. Friday Sale, 1 C.. Kleen-O Oil Mop in- . BOWMAN'S— secon.'. Floor trimmed at collar and
ivory. Fridav Sale, pair, i _ . IOC eluding 2-oz. bottle oil, Cameo pins; gold, tront cuffs with embroidery or
$1 25 5C Narrow Satin Ribbons and handle. Friday Sale, Si ci lace - Colors, pink, blue,
nnu'uiuMs o* .~, BOWMAN'S- -second Floor. —1 and 2 inches wide— ■* /- , V " - u , bheets lavender, gray and combi-
BOW man a Second Pi,or j . 16c 2f5? 1 l. b K^ e,s ' ??? . , . . ... ".Sons of black and col
————— I c c .** . . 1 ■ lerfume balls 41<: Garden City sheets, /2x ors j n t j le n i aici , antl
... Sunfast Materials - • Aluminum Percolating Japanese girdles, 99 or 81x90-inch sizes— rt.prl.-c '6 to II
Suiting Plain colors in brown 6c Coffee Pot - the new Bead necklaces .. 43* made of good quality Friday Sale
WViiti cuiiinrr inrlire erw n rr>cr ,n,',ihrrr,- shape with black ebonizcd, BOWMAN'S— Main Floor sheeting, with 3-inch hem
Sr_"lo- hSM?. -os_handle: full 2-qt. ca- a. top laundered. Fri- 69c
ing apparel and household ! Friday Sale, yard, pacit>. nday Sale, Taffeta ay ae, BOWMAN S-Main Floor
use. Friday Sale, yard, , 75 c PopKn. $1.98 r~— t 79 C
19C BOWMAN'S aecond T,.„ Pett.COat. EOMiVS-5..... Floor Notions
BOWMAN's —second Floor I Persian and floral de- I'lour Can 20-lb. ca-
Nainsook coat linings or fancy painted, with word "flour" fitted elastic tops- Pillow Cases card "sip
Curtain cretonnes in work: 36 inches wide. Fri- stenciled on each can. I- ri- changeable shades, solid Fine ' t ••••••- of
Excellent quality for light and dark colors—36 dav Sale, yard, day Sale, colors and Paisley effects. Hemstitched made of Icy r,mmcrs car( £
underwear —l2 - yard inches wide. Friday Sale, , Regular siaesonly. Friday smooth, finished muslin; Casque combs, set with
lengths. Friday bale, ;ard, SI.OO 43C Salc . 42x36 or 40x36-mch sizes. Rhinestones, Sle and 31*
P lcce > ! |C_ BOWMAN'S— Main Floor BOWMAN'S— Basement Q c riday bale, each, Casque combs, set with
$1.69 BOWM*N'l3.r.aF..o, F ,o. r 18c rhincstones, fancy shapes
BOWMA.vs— second Floor I ————— 1 1-1 tr M.aolin '-unoor xw .ilf and 41^
__ . . „ , , Women's gowns, in Men's Union ca \vr';™u'" -i
Mercerized Manufacturers' sample Crystal glass flower four styles lace trim- Porcelain Bowls .Wrights silver cream,
p. . pieces—various kinds and vases, 6' . inches high; med yoke, Empire yoke Suits
Damask , qualities. Friday Sale, fine needle etched as- and square neck models— White porcelain 8-inch BOWMANS— Mam Floor.
u*l C DDirc sorted patterns. Friday all full cut. Fridav Sale. R.i > > bowls made in Holland ——^—
White, with lavender £ Salc ' bleached cotton, medi- —Japanese decorations— F U • J •
and pink floral borders; BOWMAN s-Ma,n Floor. fiQr um weight, long sleeves. lustre finish. Friday Sale, Embroideries
64 inches wide. Fridav r, i 23c I'nday bale, - ~
•sale vard " Percales BOWMAN'S-Third Floor _ _ OO- batiste embroidery
bale, BOWMAN s-Basement QFJr 6JC edges, 6 and 8 inches wide.
39C i Percales in light and 1 ——— BOVVMAN-S— Basement Excellent quality." Friday
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor dark patterns —36 inches o . IT 1 ' Sale, yard,
wide. Friday Sale, yard, Dinner Sets Envelope
Wall Paper 100-piece American Chemise Women's Women's Gloves 17c
me 3 aTpaperTln aluLdes", Floor. Made of good quality Underwear An odd lot of 252 pairs £™bnc embrendery
sold with perfectly match- , Friday Sale, set, muslin, in a variety of of women s white and nat- wi s e ' Fridav Sale vard
cd borders. Friday Sale, Wash Goods styles fine lace and em- Vests, pants and union ural chamois, black kid, • y
roll, ~ ~ SIO.OO broidery tnmmed. Friday suite—medium and heavy black lambskin, gray kid q
. 9c Remnants Salc - weights - broken lines.
BOWMAN's—Fourth Floor Ginghams and percales ■ | 45c Friday ale,
day Sale, pair, i —————.
U/.J3T taehes'widi Fridayja? Men*. Drew n.o, 29c 85c Women '
? m^n 8 HALF PRICE - BOW MAN'S—Main Floor. BOWMAN'S—Main Floor HandbaSS
Stockings bowman's Main Floor Shirts Challis 5
Silk lisle stockings, Madras Shirting la( ] c ot - percales __ Persian and Oriental Y°^ eß Laces 1 inTd fCC \vith'° striped ' aiid
double soles, high spliced 32-inch madras shirting, starched and soft cuffs _ patterns, in light and dark Fancy white voiles- Shadow laces and inser- fancy poplin, fitted with
heels plain black and in various color stripes. * iz . ea to ,/J ' grounds cut from the various kinds included. tions various widths. coin purse and mirror,
plain white. Friday Sale, Friday Sale! yard> p Sale, piece. Friday Sale, yard, Fridav Sa lc, yard, Friday Sale, yard, Friday Sale,
25c 27'/sc 69c
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor BOWMAN'S-Main Floor I BOWMAN'S—Main Floor BOWMAN'S—Second Floor BOWMAN'S—Second Floor BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
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Two-Horse Load of Wheat
Sold at Halifax For SIOO
Halifax, Pa., March 22. Frank
Kitchen, a well-known Halifax town
ship farmer, on Tuesday brought a
two-horse load of wheat to a town
warehouse, which netted him over
SIOO.
Mrs. Francis Bickel, of Dalmatia,
and Mrs. Lewis Bubb, of Millersburg,
spent the week-end as guests of Mrs.
O. E. Seagrist.
A. F. Enders spent Sunday with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Snders, at
Enders.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Baker, of
Millersburg, were guests of Mr. and
Mrs. N. A. Steffen.
I Lewis Wagner, of Matamoras, vis
ELVRRISBURG 1&SS& TELEGRAPH
ited his daughter, Mrs. 11, Stewart
Potter on Tuesday.
Mrs. Fernando Loudermilch spent
several days visiting with relatives at
Flflherville.
Mrs. L. W. Ryan is spending several
days with relatives at Harrisburg.
C. C. Bender is visiting relatives at
Newport.
$34,40 FOR BELGIANS
Blain, Pa., March 22. Mrs. Geo.
H. Knox, wife of the Rev. Mr. Knox,
pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and Miss Ida Hartman, raised
$34.40 for the Belgium Relief Fund.
This amount was forwarded yesterday
to the Literary Digest, New York City,
under whose auspices the funds are
being collected and from there will be
sent direct to Belgium
J3x>armart2
IIAItRISBUKG. TiII'USDAY, MAIUH 22, 1017.
lIOW A MILLION DOLLARS LOOKS
In a recent celebration held In San
Francisco, one of the chief attractions
was a pile of a million dollars in gold.
The privilege of having a good look at
all this money was given the guests by
the City Treasurer, who offered to
make the display before the coins were
released on their separate adventures
in the business world.
There were fifty thousand twenty
dollar gold pieces in the display, which
means that nearly two tons of gold
had to be brought from the treasury.
The coins were all minted at San Fran
cisco within the past year, sys the
Popular Science Monthly. If they wtre
placed one on top of the other, a pile
four hundred and seventeen feet high
would be formed. Such a pile would be
nearly one and a half times the height
of the large dome on the Federal Cap
itol at Washington
Political Prisoners Get
Warm Greeting in Russia
By Associated Press
London, March 22. A Petrograd
dispatch to Reuter's says that political
prisoners released from the Hertsch
insk prison, in Siberia, have arrived at
Chita, where they were given a big
reception and welcomed by military
hands. Among the prisoners was
Maria Splrldonovo, who was carried
through the streets on the shoulders
of the crowd.
Maria Splrldonovo is the daughter
of a Russian general who shot and
killed Chief of Police Luzhenoffsky,
of Tambov, In 1906. She was sen
tenced to death, but the sentence was
commuted to twenty years/ Imprison
ment. While in jail she was terribly
. MARCH 22, 1917.
tortured by two police officers who
for eleven hours kicked her back and
forth across her cell, tore her hair and
burned her flesh with lighted clgarets.
Both of her torturers were afterward
murdered.
AMBASSADOR MEETS RUSS
By Associated Press
Petrograd, March 21, via London,
March 22.—United States Ambassador
Francis held unofficial conferences to
day with Professor Mllukoff and Presi
dent Rodzlanko, of tho duma, both of
whom he knows personally. The am
bassador was without Instructions from
Washington in regard to recognition
of the new government.
VH. S. KISWANDGII DIES
Greencaatle, Pa., March 22.—William
ft Niswander dledtat his home at Welsh
Run on Tuesday, aged 78 years.
FOUNDED 1871
HESS CASK ENDS SIDOENI.Y
Chambersburg, Pa.. March 22.—Hear
ings in the case of Aaron B. Hess, bor
ough school superintendent, against
whom thirty-two charges were brought
by school teachers of town, came to
a sudden close last evening when the
teachers withdrew their charges and
Prof. Hess tendered his resignation, to
take effect April 1.
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