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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
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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
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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. Street Floor. Street Floor.
' Trimmed Hals ziIIIZZIIIIIIIIIZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Mahogany 175 Men 's 'sOr* Misses' $2.00 QQ- Special La Jerz and Women's *7or Men's Union *1 AA
FootStools X ' ID Belts u\fC shoes VOC °/ Crepe de Chine Silk Hose 7VC Suits; Friday.. 1 -UU
Tapestry upholstered mahog- e.aatlc-Its, sizes 28 to 50. tOr tT 1(1(11] 00 Da in black on., SI . OO blacU silk hose . faßhlon .
any footstools. leather finish. ~at - 200 Models in the Lot $1.69 flickle grey crepc de I e( j feet, slight imperfections. I I y'ai^f 8 ' dn^'c length. $1.25 I
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart. Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart. row widths. Special, Friday only. chine; 40 inches wide. Special, , P n „, o r„v A m™rt
Third Floor Dives, Pomerov & Stewart Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart— * riday only, yard, . . Sl.lo Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart. Dives, Pomeioy &.Stewart.
loor. 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
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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.