16 2,686 GARDENS CULTIVATED BY SCHOOL PUPILS backyard Survey Shows Chil dren Are Helping in Conser vation Campaign MORE PLOTS NEEDED 1575 Others Could Be Planted if Land Were Available, Dr. Downes Says The backyard garden survey which ■was made within the past week un der the direction of Dr. Frederick E. Jiownes, superintendent of schools, thows that 2,066 gardens are now being worked by public school stu dents in their own yards and 620 in vther plots. Promises of 350 other plots for gardening have been re ceived by Dr. Downes. The report states that 1,574 gar dens are still needed for the pupils. Instruction in gardening is needed by 578 pupils who already have their gardens planted, and by 199 who lia've been promised garden plots this month. If the gardens needed are .secured about 1575 more pupils will need help and instruction. ■Charges Brought Against 13 Former Directors of Insurance Company By Associated Press PittsburKh. Pa., May 10. Thirteen •former directors of the Pittsburgh a.ife and Trust Company were to-day charged before an alderman with con spiracy bv J. Denny O'Neil, State In surance Commissioner, who last Mon <lav took over the corporation as re ceiver. The men include some of the best-known financiers in the city. This action by the commissioner •follows the sale of the company to ■clarence F. Birdseye and his asso ciates of New York. Warrants already issued for Hirdseye and a number of ether New York men, it was stated liere to-day, had not been served. New York's Great City Hall Thereatened by F,ire By Associated Press New York. May 10. Fire broke tint early this afternoon in City Hall, where yesterday the French commis sion was received. The lire started in the cupola about 32:4.". o'clock, and gained considerable neadwav ten minutes later. The whole buildins had been wired for electric lights for the illumination in connec tion with the reception to the French commission. It was though possible the blaze was caused by defective in sulation. With nothing but the shell of the cupola standing and its famous old clock destroyed, the firemen at J .45 o'clock announced thta they had the flames under control. Oregon Fills Her Quota in U. S. Army Recruiting By Associated Press Washington, May 10. —r Oregon has filled her quota in regular army I recruiting. With a quota of 1,3 44 the Pacific State has supplied 1.349 men since April 1. Nevada, lirst State to fill its quota, now has 344 men accepted on a quota of 162. Pennsylvania again led yesterday In the number of men accepted, with 306 against 238 for Illinois. A grand total of 61,282 men have been re cruited since April 1. MAY OPPOSE PLAN The proposition of officers of the "Reserve in New York that the State should pardon men convicted of minor offenses on condition that they enlist for overseas service will be taken up by the State Board of Pardons when it meets next Wednesday, but there is likely to be opposition manifested to it. Lieutenant Governor McClain has written for information on the subject. COMPENSATION BILL PASSES The House to-day pased ons sec ond reading removing the exemp tions of agricultural and domestic labor from the terms of the work men's compensation act. The borough code amendments were also passed on second reading. r V Quality GORGAS Service Drugs of Known Quality When Gorgas buys an article from a manufacturer or wholesale house, it must be of good quality, or back it goes. Gorgas assumes the responsi bility of seeing that you are not imposed upon. All drugs at Gorgas' are care fully examined by skilled pharmacists before they are placed on sale. In this way we protect your health — maybe your life. • GORGAS' DRUG STORES 16 N. Third St. * and Penna. Station YOUR EYES Do You Neglect Them Glasses Fitted Thorough eye "A ) ;i \g examination methods. High grade work at low prices. 11. W. NORRIS Kvrftlght SpnlalUt 810 MARKET STREET THURSDAY EVENING, 1 ORDER TO REPORT AT FT. NIAGARA [Continued From First Page] Federal Telegraph Company, San Francisco, Cal. Dr. Moflitt to Get Commission Dr. George R. Moltitt, city bacterio logist, in charge of the city tilter plant lias received unofficial notifi cation that he will receive a com mission as first lieutenant in the medical division of the Officers Re serve Corps and he expects to re ceive a commission as captain us soon as he is called to active serv ice duty. Leßoy D. Smucker, son of Dr. Clayton A. Smucker, pastor of the Stevens Memorial Metnodist Church a student at Syracuse University, ar rived in this city yesterday ior a short visit with his parents and this morning he and ten other Syracu.se students gathered in this 4 city and left for Norfolk, Va., where they will join the mosquito fleet. Another member of a prominent family here, who will leave for the Fort Niagara camp ;s Robert R. Rinkenbach, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Rinkenbiun, 216 Forater street. He is a junior and honor man at State College, and a former Central High School student. William Bennett, one of the best all-around athletes at the Harris burg Academy and star guard on the football team for the past four years lias enlisted in the United States Navy and will be sent to a naval training station some time this week. He is the third Academy boy to an swer the call to arms. * The first quota of officers to leave this city was Edward J. Staekpole, Jr., and Samuel YV. Fleming, Jr. The former received his commission in the Officers Reserve Corps lust December and left for Madison Bar racks, N. Y., Monday. Fleming left for Fort Niagara yesterday. Lieutenant E. J. Staekpole is a son of E. J. Staekpole, Sr.. 1825 North Front street. He is a graduate of Yale 'ls. and while there was a star basketball player, captaining the team in his senior year. He was also manager of the Yale track team and has played on several all-collegiate basketball teams in this city. Lieutenant Fleming is a son of Samuel W. Fleming, Sr., former mayor of the city and assistant post master. He is a graduate of l,ehigh and Princeton Universities where he was prominent in athletics. He was connected with the firm of Gannett, Seelye and Fleming, consulting en gineers. It was announced at the army re cruiting office this morning that Sergeants Young. Par::n and Hoag land, of the local recruiting office have made application for the Fort Niagara camp and will report there on Friday. The loss of these men will greatly handicap the local re cruiting office as tfiey were ex perienced men and handled most of the work. Ninety men were enlisted in the j * == Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart News of Interest to All Who Have Planned Their Shopping For Friday s° , F r da n S n CialS . 15.001 .1-85 A Great nt vJ. U -, Or Silk fIo SS mattresses, extra Of kldskin, patent colt and tan 11 T* In Sole Joffre Is of fine quality i 9c black lisle seamless hose Regular 39c quality; 42 Inches Mail nrPKnnp OrfloM thick, roll edge, 2 parts, full size caJTin button and lace styles: LJOLKXT ioCLLC and in excellent style. Black wide, in a good range of shades. IVlail orrrione Orders onl>. *3.50. Special Friday only J. only. Special. Friday only, yard, Special, for Friday only. Special, Friday only. Filled J uses, Pomeroy & Stewart, Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Of Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart! | Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, I I Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, ' Third Floor. Street Floor. ' street Floor. 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Men . s store gtreet p Rear • gecond Floor Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, . street Floor Street Floor. ■ street I* loor. * Siw 112 11 50 Women's Wool Of r Infants'7sc a A Gros de Londres 25c Bates' lA r Women's Union A Or* AaDles Jackets: Friday.. Shoes aj £, $2.00 satin stripe Gros de Don- I Crepe; yard Avv Suits; Friday Golden oak dining tables, sioovoioau io \ ' T dres in bisque anil nilc. Special, r r ihhoil union quartered oak top, 6 foot exten- navv i. Soft sole slippers and shoes; P'TTrVI ri I Friday only, yard 51.29 In white grounds with neat White cotton ribbed union sion. ender, grey, pink ,'tan and' white CUt troni soft kid skirlH : sizes 0 JTT H f $1.25 white corduroy. Special, colored stripes. Special, Friday suits, sleeve ess, <ncc ens, , $1.25 and $1.50 values. ' 1 and 2 - Special, Friday only. I,j . [.; Friday only, yard 09c only. ' ace trimmed, 'arge sizes. CS '^h'ird^Floor' CWart Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, 9 ; fi ' Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Dives, Pomeioy & Stewart, ' Men's Store. Street Floor. I ] I ;! Street Floor. ' Basement. Street Floor. Poster Beds; "1 fj Cuff in Children's $1.25 'i ' Wash Suitings Men's IQ r Women's lOp Friday, at... .A • • Links -LOC Canvas Shoes yOi* soc ratine suiting, se inches Suspenders AVI Vests J,uu * _ Iffriijhii.nm,;;: f ™ wide, tor house dresses. Special . . h „,„, White canvas button shoes- ;1 S&fm "Si' . J Friday only, yard 15c 25c heavy elastic web police ( unify cut cotton ribbed \ests, Four postei mahogany beds. .lens and bojs -5c and 3oc and strap sandals, with hand- it i -A 20c waistings in plain colors susnenders Snecial Fridav onlv sleeveless, seconds of 29c and <u(T links. turn soles and wedge heels; sizes 1 andilgured patterns. Special. suspenders, special, l-rmay on.j 35c qua , itles . Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart. 7. 7% nd 8. Special, Friday fl ; . M Friday only, yard • ,Uo 5 Third Floor • Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, on |>- T ' , "JVf M 20c wash suitings for boys' Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart. Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, i loor. Men's store Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, . r 4■/ rompers. Special, Friday only, Men's Store Street Floor. Mcn s btoro - Street Floor. ' y/M' y ard ,5c —— 2 Jjair 8c robe prints In large figures. ————————— —, Special, Friday only, yard, 44c f— ————————————— 1 — ■, _ new cloth in plain shades. P - ~~~T . L 950 Colored Dress Goods Women's O1 C Special Sale of Porch special Friday only, yard, ..ic Black Dress Goods Women s ISp Mattresses ?$6.00 Pumps special aaie ot racn Dives,pomeroy & stewart. Hosiery in the Friday Sale ' ' uu- Basement. $1.25 wool popli'n; all wool. J Felt mattresses covered with . 7o pair of high grade pumps KOCKers, llKe CUt, r riaay 19 C black lisle seamless hose. SI.OO shenherd checks- sft ln B re y and bronze kid skin with Special, Friday only, jard, SI.OO fancy art ticking, two parts. . , . fine quality hand welted soles onlv at Qflr t1 . r , Special for Friday only. . inches wide. Special, Friday and high covered heels. Not all Y * yUC U/nmon'c mohair, 54 Inches wide. Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, onlj . JTlrd gg > sizes. Extra special, Friday only. • Dives Pomerov & Stewart Women S rlanaKercnieiS Special, Friday only, yard, sl.lO Dives. Pomeroy & Stewart, Third Floor. Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, . JL, ' Street Floor ~/ complete assortment of initials. ———; Crepe de Chine only, yard, 550 Drug Sundries Taffeta and Messaline t ''"'Z Paisley Silk 69c navy stripe mohair; 36 6 f „ enters, ioc \aiue. apeui, in 00 j mpor ted suitings; all J $2.25 fancj nepe de chine in inches wide. Special, Friday Rlcksecker's 50c cold cream. for sports 'skirts and^dresses-°:!6 wool. Special, Friday only, yard, and Sport TuSSah light grounds, for dresses or only, yard ,9c Special. Friday only, ...... .• Inrhw „ w|de. Spec'al. Friday waists. Special. Friday only, 'sl.oo navy storm serge; all 15c talcum powder. Special, $1.25 messaline in navy and only SI.OO diagonal serge; 42 Inches wide; one-half silk. Special, yard $1.45 wool. Special, Friday only, yard, Friday only, Of, 3 for 25c Friday only? yard, Wi . l '° . Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, wide; all wool. Special, Friday 1 li,la - v onl >. J- 1 "' . . . iiui. .1 or ~. . . . ... Dives, Pomeroy'& Stewart, ~, t only, yard, 71c 75c sport Tussah, a silk and $1.50 rose and red crepe de $1.25 metal hot water bottles. Street Floor. Street * loor. ' co tton weave in white and color chine; 40 inches wide. Special, $1.25 wool poplin; all wool; Special, Friday only, 49c ——— * l - 25 s e r S<s; 42 inches wide; ed ground with fancy sport tig- Friday only, yard 9He in a full range of shades. Spe- Pinaud's lilac toilet water. Spe- [~~~ all wool. Special, Friday only, ures. Special, 1-riday only, yard. Dives. Pomeroy & Stewart, cial. Friday only, yard. . .SI.OO cial, Friday only .....53c Ribbon Specials Jewelry and Silverware y altl st ' Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart. Street Floor. 69c serge; 36 inches wide; in i ßc tooth brushes. Special. Moire and satin stripe taffeta Jji!!? S v S Tailor Linings ' Street Floor. J good colors. Special, Friday r.vi,!n*r r.„i ' 10.. -iu r = „r , „ ' - only, yard 50e ribbons, 5-inch. 25c value. Spe- 2 - c whUc ivory plcture 39c fancy satlnc in 15 floral m CC A. /~>u 1 25c cold cream. Special, Fri- cial, Friday only, yard 20c frames. Special, Friday only, 15c styles. Special, Friday only, yard, _ ~ . , Taffeta Checks SI.OO rilk and wool crepes In day only 15c Dives Pomeroy & Stewart 60c silver and glass bud ,„c Lace Specials $1.69 black and white check slladcs - Special, Friday only, 50c trailing arbutus perfume. ' Street Floor. ' vaseß ' BPeclal 8 P eclal - Frlda y on, >'- 25c , 9 „ FmDra „ Ratinp . , 2 in .. hpa Shadow lace. 2to 4 inches. taffeta; in one and two-inch yard B9l> Special, Friday only, oz. 25c silver top S Special, h wide, black only. Special, Friday oi'ilyfyMd, . . l(to checks. Special, Friday only, $2.00 Paisle.v silk poplin, 40 25c albodon tooth paste. Kpe- 2sc only, yard 09c Dotted silk net. 40 inches, inches wide, in two styles. Special, Friday only, 15c "TTurc" $1.25 guaranteed nickel alarm white, pink, nile, niaise and yard sl.lO . . 1 ouuuuci rui t> clocks. Special, Friday only, 98c 50c fancy silk and cotton American Beauty. $1.50 value. cial, !• riday only, yard 95c 10c peroxide bath soap. Spe- „i i.vidnv onlv vard 11 nn $1.75 plaid and stripe taffetas; . W1 cial Fridav onlv 7<- 4 for 5c Ostrich boas and maline ruffs, 39c silver plated teaettes. Spe- lining; 36 Inches wide; a limited Special, I riday y, y , 1.00 .. .—.,vr; wu only, yard $1.09 only, yard $1.19 cial, Friday only 19c cial, Friday only ..50c coral and blue. Special, Friday ,0< " Friday only, yard 8c Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart. Dives, Pomerov & Stewart, Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart. °"'Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, ' Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street floor. Street Floor. Street Floor. Street Floor. Street Floor. Street Floor. Street Floor. '■ PROMINENT YOUNG BUSINESSMEN AND LOCAL ATHLETES JHH WALLACE E. HACKETT I'M " " regular army yesterday and sent to 1 i Columbus Barracks. Theodore J. Gould of the Depart- j ; ment of Labor and Industry who , will leave for Port Niagara to-day | was given farewell this morning by j HA RRISBURG TELEGRAPH JOHN M. SMITH RAYMOND P. CLARK I members of the department at the; | Capitol. Commissioner Jackson presented Mr. Gould with a gift. Resolutions of commendation were read by Livingston Saylor, a veteran \of the Civil War, who spent his I LIEUT*. E. J. STACK POLE, Jr. EDGAR G. CLARK eighteenth birthday in Andersonvllle! prison. Preparations are being rushed at the Fort Niagara camp to accommo- ' date the men and i order to pre- i I vent confusion the v.-.on have been * g. * A <\ A. McCAULEY " ROBERT It. RICKENBAUGH 1 ordered to report in three incrc- I ments. The first increment will re ; port to-morrow and the others on I tho following two days. Men whc 1 are specially qualified and whose ap i plications were sent in later will re -1 port us soon as notified. MAY 10, 1017. ISLANDERS OFF IN OPENING HOME GAME OF SEASON Chilly Breezes Sweep Field, but Local Boys Show Lots of Pep The Islanders are off. Manager George Coeklll delicti J that weather jinx. Jupiter Pluvlus, anil started. The big program started at 1.30 1 with the usual parade. The liumer-1 ous postponements put a crimp in the number of paraders, but there was a big crowd on hand. Baseball enthusiasm was high and long be fore the procession moved away from Hotel Columbus, large crowds! of fans gathered. It was their lirsl opportunity to see the local players I in their nifty new uniforms. Parade Starts on Time Music was furnished by the Mu niciple Band. The Harrisburg and Elmlra players, otficials and sport; | writers occupied automobiles. The : : parade passed through the principal i streets, and reached the island about ; 2 o'clock. Then came the flagrais- I iug, followed with a band concert, i The parade started at 1.30. City Commissioner William C. I Lynch, an ardent fan, and at one 1 time a star local player, tossed the | tlrst ball. The Ir.ipires announced i that Keefe would pitch for Harris- I burg and Matteson for Elmlra,' and j the game was on. ! Cool breezes made it necessary for overcoats and sweaters. The | players showed lots of pep in warm ing up. It was necessary to keep warm. Manager Georwe CocUill was on hand to coach his team, and ap peared in uniform. It was the first time in two years that he has been on the Held and the fans cheered the local leader. SERVICES FOB MR. GILMER WILL BE HEI>I) TO-MORROW Funeral services for Charles R. Gilmer. 1009 North Second street, aged 80, will be held Friday morn ing at. 10 o'clock from the St. Patrick's Cathedral. Burial will be made in the Mt. Cavalry Cemetery. The body may be viewed this after noon at Ihe home after 4 o'clock. Pallbearers will be Michael Snyder, | Joseph Snyder, William Biggan, I James Biggan, Charlie Snyder and j Jeremiah Sullivan. Mr. Gilmer is survived by one daughter, Anna Frances, three sons, Charles G., George W., and Frank ]B. Gilmer, a stepson, A. llarry ) Boyer, of Reading and one sister, ! Sara. NINE POSSIBLE CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR NAMED Council Must Elect Successor to Dr. Meals Before May 18 or Power Will Pass Who will be the successor to the | late Mayor 15. S. Meals and become I the presiding officer in Council? , This is the question that thouj, , sands of residents of the city have been asking during the last two weeks. The four commissioners now in Council must name a Mayor be fore May 18, or the power to make ! the appointment will go to the coun j ty court. Nine names have been mentioned ) in official circles as possible candi j dates who may receive a majority of votes. None of the members of Council, including Commissioner \ Dunkle have openly announced whom they will support. The nine who have been mentlon j ed unofficially are: David E. Tracy, president of the Harrisburg Pipe and Pipe Bending ' Works, and president of the Harris burg Chamber of Commerce. William Jennings, president of the. Commonwealth Trust Company, anil j ex-select councilman. Charles A. Miller, city clerk, ex j Representative and former select I and common councilman. i George A. Hoverter, alderman of I I the Ninth ward. Arthur I). Bacon, president of the 1 ; D. Bacon Candy Manufacturing (Company, ex-president, of select I council, and a member of the city -! school board. ' i George S. Reinoehl, division man ! | ager of the Bell Telephone Company. John K. Royal, ex-mayor and common councilman for nine years. ! Harry 1.. Hershey, ex-county re r I corder, and widely known politician J in the city. . i Edward 'A. Gross, present park , | commissioner and ex-mayor. . lof this number those who have . j been mentioned most are Mr. Jen jjnings, City Clerk Miller, Commis . i sioner Gross and Alderman Hover - j ter. . llt is understood unofficially that , | Council would be willing, probably , I unanimously, to give the position to II Mr. Jennings. City Clerk Miller also I has been spoken of frequently. B | Friends of Commissioner Gross have , [ said he would be willing to consider i j the mayoralty providing some way n I could be arranged in Council to , I fill the office of superintendent of ! parks, and then name him as Mayor.
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