LEGISLATURE NEWS DAWSON'S BILL DIVIDES TAXES Lvkcns Valley Would Share Nicely in Anthracite Levy of Two Per Cent. ■Representative Hugh Dawson, of Ecranton, has presented to the House the new coal tax bill calling for a "50-50" distribution of the tax to be collected under the terms of the Woodward tonnage act, the idea be ing that one-half of the amount should revert to the use of the sev eral anthracite counties in which the coal is mined. If the Dawson bill is passed, together with the Woodward measure, the producing communities in the hard coal re gion will benefit to the extent of more than two million dollars. It is estimated that nearly one third of this revenue will go to Lu zerne county by reason of its coal output being so much larger than any of the other counties. Dauphin would get a good slice. The county receiving the revenue must in turn distribute it pro rata among the several municipalities and to townships from which the coal is mined. This will prevent the work ing of any injustice on producing sections such as would have hap pened by the provisions of a bill two years ago when agricultural sections would share equally with mining towns in the distribution of this rev enue. Under the plan the hard coal boroughs and townships in the Ly kens valley will be well cared for. Mr. Dawson's bill provides that boroughs and townships are author ized to use the money for any and a!l municipal purposes and for the support of the surface of the earth over mines. The Dackawanna rep resentatives want the revenue con fined to surface support expense, but Mr. Dawson did not incorporate this boroughs and townships are author feet the constitutionality. However, it was stated that the committee may do this and it would not be surpris ing if the bill comes out with such a clause. BI'RIATj AT ATLANTIC CITY Millersburg, Pa., May 9.—Mrs. O. G. Richter, aged 30 years, who was taken to the Harrisburg Hospital for treatment Saturday and who died at that institution on Monday, will be buried at Atlantic City, her former home on Thursday. Mrs. Richter, 1 lived here during the past year and j was a member of the Lutheran I Church. = j I dull, tired, nervous, bad digestion, no appe tite— Don't you find out, after wards, that your bowels were not acting freely and naturally? Due, of course, to a liver gone on a strike. Take two or three pills— once. After that, only one, until your're all right. CARTER WITTLI BIVER |PIULS €tnufne bears 3/gnttuf | Colorless faces often show the absence of Iron in the blood. CARTER'S IRON PILLS will help this condition. | Miller's Antiseptic Oil Known as Snake Oil Accomplishing Most Wonder ful Results I want to thank you for your won <!erful oil, states Mr. J. C. Gibson of .1 onesboro. Ark. 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The hearing was lively, but more entertaining than that of a week ago when the Commissioner clashed with several Senators and Representa tives. Director Lightner held forth at the start and barring a few pas scfes at arms with some Senators got through very well. But it was Director Gilday who was the star. He not only went through a very fine examination but he got an in crease in salary. Mr. Gilday gave considerable In formation. new to Senators, about the way the State is mediating in laoor disputes, and Senator Jlc- Nichol and Representative Simpson, who had done considerable charging and counter charging on the appro priation list, did not engage in any battle with him. When the mediator got through he had so mollified all hands that Senator McNlchol sug gested a raise of $">00 for good work, for which Commissioner Jackson thanked the Senator. During the hearing Senator Vare interposed a good many times to back up the officials. Attack tlic Tax Bill The Allan D. Miller \ill which would tax all capital engaged in manufacturing and laundering at the rate of two mills on the dollar, was flayed at the hearing held by the House ways and means commit tee yesterday afternoon. Mr. Miller, who is ill, could not attend, but the bill was backed by John A. Mc- Sparran, master of the State Grange, and Representative J. J. Dean, of Lawrence. They wanted the money for State roads. Opponents of the bill said that exemption from tax had made Penn sylvania a great manufacturing State and that it had brought com panies to this State. The point was also raised that the Federal govern ment was doing considerable taxing itself this year. Those who spoke against the bill were Paul Littletleld, Secretary of the State Chamber of Commerce, who presented communications from many of the members of that organ ization; Jesse E. B. Cunningham, Hurrlsburg Chamber of Commerce; Joseph Zoolds, Ivan Schosovic, Commerce of Pittsburgh; William F. Hong. Employers' Association • of Pittsburgh, and Henry W. Moore, Philadelphia, representing the Penn sylvania Manufacturers' Association. HUNGARIANS ARK BITTER AG All NST PREMIER'S OFFER Amsterdam, May 9. ln explana-i lion of the rejection by the Hun garian opposition leaders of Premier Tisza's offer ol' representation in the cabinet. Count Julius Andrassy, 'eader of the opposition, declared at a. meeting on Sunday of the consti tutional party that the offer was a caricature of the party's demands for complete alteration of the pres ent system and ending of the regime of absolutism at Budapest. He added that it was certain the struggle, both inside and outside ' parliament, would take a sharper I form than hitherto. MAJOR DELANEY TO LEAI) BASE HOSPITAL FROM HERE Washington, May 9. Regular, army medical officers assigned to; command the six American Red I Cross base hospitals about to start j for France were announced by the 1 war department to-day. Those for bureau No. 10 hospital are: Major Matthew A. Delaney. Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia: Dr. Richard H. Harte, director. The exact time of the departure of the hospitals will not be announced | for military reasons. There are; thirty more Red Cross army has'; hospitals and live navy base liospi- 1 tals organized and ready for Eu-1 ropean service whenever the call' comes. PHI I,A. MAN IS WOUNDED FIGHTING FOR THE FRENCH Philadelphia, Pa., May 9.—News j was received here yesterday from I the Ottawa war records office that H. V. Kershaw, of Philadelphia, was wounded while fighting with the Canadian overseas force in France. C. J. Parting. McCarron, Mich., died of his . wounds, and two other Americans are reported wounded. They are C. E. Morgan, Richmond, Va., and J. P. Murphy, Seattle, Wash. J. A. Bloomlis, Ta'coma, and E. Martin, Madison, Wis., are re ported missing. WAIJ. ST. STARTS MOVE TOWARD 0-CENT CARFARES New York, May 9. A movement was started yesterday in Wall street to increase trolley fares to G cents. The 6-cent fare, brokers explain ed, has become necessary through the Increase of wages to street rail way employes and the rise in the cost of equipment. It is expected in this way to get money into local traction securities without increas ing interest rates. The public service commission In both districts in this State, it was predicted, may take action to in crease the 5-cent fare, which has been a standard for years. VALUABLE TIMBER BURNED New Buffalo, Pa., May 8. —Twenty acres of valuable timber belonging to Isaiah E. Stephens, of Buffalo township, was burned yesterday. The young timber and all lumber and trees remaining from the clearing of three years ago was destroyed. Many farmers working nearby answered the call for help. MEMBERS EXEMPT FOR WAR Newport, Pa., May 8. —At a recent meeting of Newport Council No. 614, j Jr. O. U. A. M., of this place, It was unanimously decided to exempt from | payment of dues during the con- I tlnuance of the war all members en- I gaged in the military service of the j United States. • MEMORIAE DAY SPEAKER New Bloomfleld, Pa., May B.—D. A. Kline, county superintendent of public schools, will be the chief speaker at the Memorial Day serv ices here on May 30. MORGAN-HENCH WEDDING Eandisburg, Pa.. May B.—Miss Sara Hench, of Centre, was married to John H. Morgan, of Landlsburg, at the home of the bridegroom's sister, Mrs. W. H. Eby, by the Rev. I A. N. Brubaker, pastor of the Re formed C'hurcfr JJ LICENSE ASSET BILL DEFEATED Crosby Bill Goes Down With Some Sharp Fighting by House Members The Crosby bill providing that wholesale and retail liquor licenses, goodwills and leaseholds and pro ceeds of sale thereof shall be assets for payment o{ debts of deceased licensee went down late yesterday in the House by a. vote of'of 79 to 78, 104 being required to pass it. Mr. Wallace. Lawrence, attacked the bill, declaring it a step for compen sc.tion for liquor licenses, and Mr. Reynolds, Philadelphia, said that often under the present law the brewer and wholesaler were real owners of licenses and that under the bill they would own it after a man died. Mr. Mitchell. Jefferson, also assailed the bilr as dangerous. Messrs. Stein and Beyer. Philadel phia. supported the bill. The House passed finally after a debate between Messrs. Graeff, Schuylkill, and Snyder and Bouton, Westmoreland, the bill to increase 1 308 MARKET ST.< Remember Our New Address 308 MAT?ttft ST. 1 | ASTRICH'S Offers More |l lil | Wonderful Values in Women's and 1 ises' I | Suits, Goats, Dresses and Waists J 1 A Special Selling Event Begins Tomorrow, Thursday |' 1 , *" "" ; ——• g/ jgj ror tomorrow we announce a selling event which means dollars and cents to the woman and miss with a thought j|j jgj, for real, true economy. Without doubt this special offering, of the highest character outergarments in the season's §3 jgj most charming style creations, will prove to be the greatest sale of its kind ever held in Harrisburg. jgj i a great many instances the prices we ask are considerably less than the manufacturing cost. All of which means that the woman in U ej need or a really stylish Suit, Coat, Dress, Waist or Skirt and will buy it HERE and NOW will affect a most extraordinary saving. pU Make it a point to attend this great sale, regardless of weather conditions for such money-saving opportunities are rare, indeed. We have no windows to display these wonderful bargains, but when you see the merchandise you will surely be surprised for the values I gp eclipse even last week s remarkable opening sale offerings. i fJm S T. wo " h SIC COATS! COATS! COATS! I la * W More—more of those wonderful coat values. We feel sure we surprised even iljj H Silk suits, that are height of the season's styles all up- f B the most doubting customer with the truly wonderful values we offered last j§j IB to-the-minute, and many exclusive copies of imported JmWB& week in our great opening sale This week we surprised even ourselves at being |j IB models. Thev were to be here for our sale last week and able to offer y° u not onl y values just as good, but even better than last week. A ra{ | owing to the delay in shipment the manufacturers have granted us a still greater larg ° ? "Tf ° Ut coats T aU . * he most s ' yles * F ,oths ' i wR nricf rnnrpccinn wVuVk Tt •* t • i r , i — at J ust a faction of their cost. They are here and will go on sale Thursday morning at ay LjiJ j 1. 1 , 1 • .-ii I th - }° l hese suits combine elegance of style unheard of prices for coats of this high-class character. They are divided into three groups fH anu workmanship with beauty ot material seldom found; genuine K.haki-K.ool, and no matter what price you wish to pay, you are sure of getting a wonderful bargain. H linest imported 1 aft etas, Satins and never before ottered at such prices. These H suits are unquestionably worth $45, SSO, $55, S6O and some even more. They are Crf"nil TJrt 1Q Sneciallv Priced H from one of the best tailors in the country, and are absolutely the most wonderful ** 1,1 U# _J! J_ \ 9 values we have ever offered. They are suitable for wear the entire summer and . 35 all Woo! Poplin Coats in three styles—all very de- V S3 1 fast ISe y °" C ° me y '° ™ y ° Ur selcc " on as the >' wiU sure, y be sirable models in navy, black and Copen. Sizes 16 to 44. \ f I • §a ' Every coat is worth more wholesale than the price we jjjj H as k or Remember just 35 coats —all Wool Poplins at $6.98, Come early, 1 50 Cloth Suits, All Good $22.50, $ -| r? | $25 and S3O Values to go at ... . J.Q GrOUpNo -2-Coats, Worthtos22.so,at £-| f\ 1 Ba 75 Ladies' and Misses' Coats in Poplin, Serge, Gabardine and Ve- I V m gj About 50 Cloth Suits comprising the newest and most desirable Sprinz models '° n' S °™ e half * lincd . w ' th P""' . d , c c }'? nc - come in bl u ack - "' M in Sprrrp Pnnlin Vf>lr>ni-c Ptioz-l-o • 111 ® green, rose—sizes 16 to 44. \ou will be surprised at these SI y LiH n na \in ' Vn\n 1- ( necks, Gabardines—in navy, black, Copen, green, wonderful coats for such a small price. Former prices $16.50, $19.50 and $22.50. Your BS ! S old ; magenta, including plain tailored effects; new sport styles and semi-tai- choice at $lO. * ' li | lo " d models—sizes 16 to 44. Former prices $22.50, $25 and *s3o. Your choice ; l at ' Group No. 3 —Superb Coats, | ; | About 30 New Spring and Summer s\Worth $25.00, $29.50 and $35.00, I r"\ | | Suits, Worth to $22.50, at J. (j Will Be Sold at * A 1 • • These coats are truly wonderful. Evdry wanted shade in navy, gold, beige, tan, rose—• •jig About oO Spring Suits—all good, serviceable models, perfect in every respect, right from handsome Bolivia C loths, finest Velours, Serges and Poiret Twill, nearly all full-lined with our own high class, stock including black and navy suits that sold as high as $22.50. Your fancy Pussy \\ illow and Peau dc Cygne. Many of these are sample coats, only one of a style* IS gU choice at $lO. | Former prices $25, S3O, $35 and up. Your choice at sls. Silk Taffeta and Satin Skirts, d> AAO 118 Georgette Crepe and Crepe de Chine fO QO Worth $7.98, $8.98 and $9.98, wl .&Q Waists;Worthss,s6ands7.so,are ...... ;.0 ~ A manufacturer s clean-up. 1 hese waists were made as a special order for a high 33 3t*P v class store, but were not shipped in time, aid the order was cancelled. We bought them 33 ;H '•••••••••••# at less than cost of the materials. All colors, white, flesh, gold, green, etc. Sizes 36 to S A large manufacturer n&CI just 75 HlgH class Silk Skirts left. less than $5.00; mostly $6.00 and $7. r 0 values, at $2.98 while they last. S | Our buyer took the entire lot at just a fraction of their true gj Wt worth. They go on sale tomorrow and at this price you can buy TZ JT 7~~. I ~ Z! 7 M | several for the price you would ordinarily pay for a single skirt. 15 Uozen Lingerie Waists . That Are They are in all the wanted stripes and plain colors—cut full, with Regular $2.50 Values at shirred waists y large silk sashes and clever, large pockets. Regu- diffe rent new models, perfect, fresh s rck, all desirable styles; sizes from 36 to 46. I 1 lar price $7.98 to $9.98. Your choirs at £4 Qft ■ ' f \'oi need a waist vou wil 1 want more than one of these when you see | fPi I t-noice at thcni Qn salc Thursday niorning . c V crv one worth $2 .50 ; special at $1 .25. | Remember the New Address—3oß MARKET STREET [ s * • _ I t HAJtRISBURG TELEGRAPH salaries of judges of those counties from $7,000 to $8,500. The Whitaker bill to give the State Commission of Agriculture right to name the Secretary of Agriculture, who is now appointed by the Gov ernor, was passed without discus sion. It would also provide $lO a day and expenses for members of the commission when engaged in State business. Bills passed finally included: Senate bill to promote uniformity in courts in issuing writs for civil actions. Senate bill authorizing corpora tions to pay directors for services rendered. Senate bill regulating contracts v.ith incorporated associations to care for indigent and deaf and dumb persons. Senate bills regulating holding of real estate by corporations. Fixing salary of first class town ship auditors at $3 a day. Regulating manner in which an automobile may pass a standing trol ley car. Authorizing first class townships to regulate materials to be used in building operations. Regulating branding of fertilizer mixtures and increasing fees for li censes. The bill requiring public fire in surance adjusters to be licensed by the State was postponed after a de bate. CLOSING DATE DRAWING NIGH Chairman Ramsey Says That a Suggestion Will Be Made on Monday Evening Members of the House committee on rules last night reported that they would probably be able to sug gest a date for winding uft the 1917 sersion of the Legislature on Monday night. Opinion inclines to a recom mendation for June 14 or 21 for ad journment. The recess idea is not popular in the House and many Sen ators oppose it. After a day spent in meetings and conferences with members of all shades of opinion and party con nection Chairman Ramsey, of the Rules Committee, made this report t'j the House late yesterday after noon : "The Committee of Rules, after a careful inquiry into the legislative situation, tind about thirteen hun dred House bills still in committee, with about two hundred on file. The committee was ry>t able to find out what number of the bills in com mittee would probably come on the lloor in the short time given to in vestigate the situation. The commit tee did not have time to find the probable number of bills that would | come from the Senate. The commit tee thinks that at this time it can- ! not wisely recommend any fixed day : for adjournment. It will continue its 1 investigation, trying to secure .the I probable number t>f bills that will | yet come from the committees, and ] tlio probable number of bills that , will come from the Senate. "The committee will make a final | report next Monday evening when it j hepes to be able to lay before the ' House a clear, concise statement of ! the legislative status, accompanied | by suggestions as to' a date that the members of the present Legislature | can conclude its legislative work in ; a manner creditable to the State's i interests and themselves." GUARDIXG RAILROAD BRIDGES Xetvport, Pa., May B.—Fifty sol diers, members of Company F, Third regiment, XT. S. N. G., are now camping in Newport Center, where they have erected four large tents, two officers' tents, and a mess tent. The organization is guarding the two Pennsylvania railroad bridges | east and west of town, those overl Little Buffalo and Big Buffalo | creeks. Captain Robert F. Gordon is ] in command. MAY 9, 1917. | Harrisburg Leather | | Products Company j 7% Accumulative Preferred Stock * < The difectors of the above corporation have authorized | f the sale of additional preferred stock sufficient to com- ! pletc an issued total of said stock to the amount of $40,000. ; | A limited quantity is offered for sale, at par, as of July j f Ist, 1917, subject to 6 per cent discount per annum foe !; I pre-payment. ! j | Will bear strictest investigation. j| C. C. CRAIGHEAD, Treasurer j j Harrisburg Leather Products Company | MFG. INFANT SOFT SOI.B SHOES - , ] [ ! Factories, Harrisburg and Wellsville, Pa. - !! 7
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