F. S. TO CONTROL ALL
EXPORTS OF NECESSITIES
PLAN CUTS OFF
GERMAN'S SUPPLY
2very Country in the World
Named in President's
Proclamation
Washington, July' 9.—Government
control of American exports, author
zed in a provision of the espionage
ict, was ordered put into operation
Tuly 15 by President Wilson in a
Proclamation putting under license
shipments to all countries of the
nost important export commodities.
In a statement accompany the
>roclamation the President declared
he government's policy will be first
o give consideration to American
leeds; next, to met as far as pos
ible the requirements of the Allies,
md lastly to supply the neutral
:ountries wherever practicable.
It is made clear that every effort
vill be made to see that no supplies
•each the Central Powers.
The commodities named in the list
>ut under control are coal, coke,
uel. oils, kerosene and gasoline, in
luding bunkers; food, grains, flour
md meal, fodder and feeds, meats
nd fats; pig iron, steel billets, ship
dates and structural shapes, scrap
roil and scrap steel, ferro manga
icse, fertilizers, arms, ammunition
nd explosives.
Extensive Fmbargo Probable
The inclusion of foodstuffs in the
iroclamntion lends color to state
nents that the administration is
onsidering the advisability of a
on\plete embargo for sixty days on
11. food shipments, to give the coun
r> time to ascertain the amount
if its supplies and to give allied and .
leutral countries an opportunity to
(resent a full program of their re- j
lulrements.
The President in his statement
aid the government was trying first
o ameliorate present food condl
ions and those that are expected to
rise between now and the next har
est. Many officials, alarmed at the
vhcat shortage and tlie heavy drain
he Allies and neutrals are making
n every kind of American food sup
ilies, are urging an immediate em
largo on food shipments.
Through control of coal and fuels
he government intends to take a
irm grasp on shipping. An arrange
nent under negotiation will give the
American and British governments!
ontrol of not only all allied ton- j
lage, but of neutral vessels as well. |
Ships now on runs not regarded
s necessary to a successful conduct ,
tf the war will be forced into trades j
•onsldered more essential, and ves- j
els now held in port through fear j
if submarine attack will be required j
o go into service.
To Force Japan Into Atlantic
Control of iron and steel was made
lecessary by war demands on the
ron and steel industries. A short
ige of steel in lliis country, threat
>ned because of the large amount
hat is being diverted to munitions
nanufacture and the construction
>f the government's merchant fleet
is well as Japan's heavy purchases
>f steel plates for merchant ship
mllding, make it necessary that
slates be put under control. At the
amp time this action gives the gov
irnment a weapon with which to
orce Japanese tonnage into the
Jpinsatlantic trades.
FROM A RAIT AT ITS TOP
When the dismantling of a large
iteel standpipe, that for years has
lerved as a pressure reservoir for
he municipal water system in one
>f Chicago's suburbs, was under
aken some time ago, it was found
lccessary to adopt an unusual mcth
>d of attack, according to the Top
liar Mechanics' Magazine. The tank
xtended to an elevation of about
20 feet and stood within two yards
>f a new pumping plant that had
)eei completed only a short time,
'artl.v on account of the close prox
mity of the building, it was con
idcred impracticable to fell the pipe
i.v loosening it at the base and pull
ng it over with the aid of tackle.
A circular platform of approxt
nately the same diameter as the
ank,. was constructed and provision
nflde for attaching four oak barrels
o the bottom of it. After the stand
ipe had been filled with water, the
aft was hoisted to the top of the
tructure and launched on the sur
ace of the column. With it in place
he workmen were afforded a plat
orm on which to stand while oper
ting inside of the steel cylinder,
"ixvacetylcne torches were used in
•uttlng the metal, and two generat
ng outfits mounted on the plat
orm. As the plates were cut, one
ly one, they were pushed outward
nd allowed to fall to the ground be
ow. At all times the column of wa
er had to be carefully regulated so
hat the raft would not float too near
he top of the tank as the plates
i-ere removed. This was success
ully accomplished by opening a
ock in the drain pipe at the bottom
f the tank and discharging propor
lonate volumes of water as each of
be sections was removed. Thus the
latform dropped four or five feet
t a time as the wrecking pro
ressed.
iOTICE TO
SICK WOMEN
s ositive Proof That Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Relieves
Suffering.
Bridgeton. N. J.—"l cannot speak
oo highly of Lydia E. Pinkham's
" IllllHlftllllll Vegetable Com-j
fla in mat ion and
other weaknesses.
irreg
' "lar and would
jCJ| have terrible
B klf pains so that I
TCr could hardly take
]'• a step. Some
t * times I would be
f so miserable that
]y l\ '.Splm J- I could not sweep
a room. I doc
torcd part of the
_ £—.. • in. but felt, no
hange. I later took Lydia E. Pink
am s Vegetable Compound and soon
ilt a change for the better. I took
until I was in good healthy condi
on. I recommended the Pinkham
smedies to all women as I have used
lem with such good results."—Mrs.
[ilford T. Cummings, 32a Harmony
t., Penn's Grove, N. J.
Such testimony should be accepted
y all women as convincing evidence
r the excellence of Lydia E. Pink
am's Vegetable Compound as a
;medy for the distressing ills of
omen such as displacements, in
animation, ulceration, backache,
ilnful periods, nervousness and kin
red ailments.—Adv.
MONDAY EVENING,
PROCLAMATION
EMBARGO IN FORCE
The President's embargo proc
lamation follows:
Whereas, Congress has enact
ed, and the President has on
the fifteenth day of June, 1917,
approved a law which contains
the following provisions:
•Whereas during the present
war the President shall find
that the public safety shall so
require and shall make proc
lamation thereof, it shall be un
lawful to export from or ship
from or take out of the United
States to any country named in
such proclamation any article
or articles mentioned in such
proclamation, except at such
time or times, or under such
regulations and orders, and sub
ject to such limitations and ex
ceptions as the President shall
prescribe, until otherwise order
ed by the President or by Con
gress; provided, however, that
no preference shall be given to
the ports of one state over those
of another.
"Any person who shall ex
port, ship, or take out, or de
liver or attempt to deliver for
export, shipment, or taking out,
any article in violation of this
title, or of any regulation or
order made hereunder, shall be
fined not more than SIO,OOO,
or, if a naturalized person, im
prisoned for not more than two
years, or both; and any article
so delivered or exported, ship
ped, or taken out, or so at- J
tempted to be delivered or ex
ported, shipped, or taken out, i
shall be seized and forfeited to
the United States; and any offi
cer, director or agent of a cor
poration who participates in any
such violation shall be liable to
like fine or imprisonment, or
both.
"Whenever there is a reason
able cause to believe that any
vessel, domestic or foreign, is
about to carry out of the United
States any article or articles in
violation of the provisions of
this title, the collector of cus
toms for the district in which
such vessel is located is hereby
authorized and empowered, sub
ject to review by the Secretary
of Commerce, to refuse clear
ance to any such vessel, domes
tic or foreign, for which clear
ance is required by law, and
by formal notice served upon
the owner, master, or person or
persons in command or charge
of any domestic vessel for which
clearance is not required by
law. to forbid the departure of
such vessel from the port, and
it shall thereupon be unlawful
for such vessel to depart. Who
ever, in violation of any of the
provisions of this section shall
take, or attempt to take, or au
thorize the taking of any such
vessel out of port or from the
jurisdiction of the United States,
shall be fined not more than
SIO,OOO or imprisoned not more
than two years, or both; and,
in addition, such vessel, her .
tackle, apparel, furniture,
equipment and her forbidden
RED CROSS WANTS
ROOM SUPPLIES
With 270 Members Enrolled
Marvsville Auxiliary Is
Ready to Start Work
Marysville, Pa., July 9.—Wanted,
some person or persons to lend to the
Marysville Red Cross Auxiliary a
desk, tables, chairs and pictures for
the furnishing of its rooms and sew
ing machines for the use of its mem
bers in making supplies. Tile Marys
ville unit has secured rooni3 in the
Morley Building and now it. needs
furnishings, according to the presi
dent, Mrs. G. W. Gault. Mrs. It. G.
Cunningham has been appointed vice
president by Mrs. Gault and Mrs. S. B.
Bidlack has been named chairman of
the workroom. This room will be
open on Wednesday and Thursday
afternoons for the use of the mem
bers in making supplies.
The executive committee named by
Mrs. Gault includes Mrs. William Die,
Mrs. Clara Keel, Mrs. Garfield 1-jpple.v,
Mrs. Charles R. Snyder, Mrs. John G.
Berger. Mrs. Daniel P. Fisho'\ Mrs.
William Fortenbaugh, Mrs. W Geib,
Mrs. John W. Ashenfelter, Mrs. John
Keinhart, Miss Ellen Gault, Miss Vir
ginia Ellenberger, Miss Mabel Ellen
berger, Miss Leona Bare and Miss
Margaret Gault.
The enrollment of the branch is in
creasing dally, with 270 persons now
enrolled. The names of members not
included in the last list published In
the HARRISBURC. TELEGRAPH fol
low:
Mrs. Harry Wilver, Hiss Helen Lick.
Mrs. 11 W. Wileirian, Mrs. A. F. Van
Canip.fl 1.. W. Wileman, Mrs. William
Shumaker. Mrs. J. S. Brumbaugh. Miss
Margaret Shull Kdison Wileman. Miss
Virgle Kllenberger, Mrs. Ray Gruhb,
Miss Gertrude Roush, Mrs. William
Rider. Miss Maggie Ellenberger. Mrs.
W. W. Ritting. Miss Mabel Ellen
berger. Miss Mary Messinger. Miss
Alda Varns, Miss Barbara Roush, Mrs.
P. E. Kluoher, Mrs. L M. Adams, Mrs.
H. E. Walters, Mrs. J. Baxter, Miss
Anna Hammaker, Frank Rupley, Mrs.
Frank Rupley, Miss Helen Shoop, Mrs.
L. R. Donovan. Mrs. L. R. Mutch. L. R.
Mutch, Mrs. Ed. Foose. Ed. Foose,
Harry Kass, Scott Lelby, B. D. Bare,
Miss Leona Bare. W. H. Gamber.
Mrs. Scott Leiby, Mrs. W. H. Gam
mer, Mrs. Elizabeth Allen, E. B. Leiby,
Mrs. B. D. Bare. Charles Kass, R. V.
Davis, Miss Marion Davis, R. H. Stees,
Leßoy Stees. J. C. Beers, Mrs. W. H.
Kennedy. Miss Vel'a Kennedy, J. C.
Eppley. the Rev. S. L. Rice. Miss Edith
Ganster, John L Hain, Mrs. John L
Hain
Miss Hazel Hain, John L Hain Jr..
Dr. E. W. Snyder, Mrs. E. W. Snyder.
Dr. C. R. Snyder. Mrs. C. R. Snvder,
W. D. Corl, E. H. Bare. W. H. Ken
nedy. C. P. Fessler, P. W. Dick, W. T
Keller, C. W. Jeffries, E. E. Wolf.
R. L. King. Miss Jeanette Anspach,
Miss Frances Fortenbaugh. ("!. L.
Sweger, C. L. Davis, Mrs. C. M.
Snyder.
Mrs. H. R. Geib, C. C. Poffenberger,
Mrs. C. C. Poffenberger, Mrs. M. H.
Griffith, Miss Elizabeth Sadler, Mrs.
G. F. Albright. Mrs. L. C. Mendenhall,
H. M, Deckard, E. A. Wagner. A. F.
Van Camp. Mrs. C. L Davis. Mrs. Ella
Stauffer, Mrs. E. F Myers, J. A. Feni
ele. Mrs. W. H. Hocker, the Rev. S. B.
Bldlack, Mrs. J. N. Roushh, Paul E.
White, Mrs. H. W. Westfall.
R. G. Cunningham, Max Eppley,
Mrs. Max Eppley, E. M. DisslnKer,
Mrs. David Keller, Harry Heishley,
Mrs. R. G. Cunningham. Mrs. George
Rheinhart. Mrs. Wilson Hippie, Albert
Melller, H. A. Ganster. Mrs. P. W.
Roberts, Miss Emma Roberts, W. S.
Sharen, Mrs. Nelson N'aee. Mrs. J. W.
Vmbersrer, O. W. Heishley, Nelson
Nace, Edward L, Neff, Mrs. S. K. Leise,
Mrs. John King.
Mrs. Martha Hill. Jacob Ritner, J.
Albert Seidel, A John Seidel, Miss
nrgo, shall be forfeited to the
United States."
And whereas the public safety
requires that succor shall be
prevented from reaching the
enemy; ,
Now, therefore, I, Woodrow
Wilson, President of the United
States of America, do hereby
proclaim to all whom it may
concern that, except that at
such time or times and under
such regulations and orders and
subject to such limitations and
exceptions as the President shall
prescribe, until otherwise or
dered by the President or by
Congress, the following articles,
namely: Coal, coke, oils, kero
sene, and gasoline, including
bunkers; food, grains, flour and
meal therefrom, fodder and
feeds, meats and fats; pig iron,
steel billets, ship plates and
structural shapes, scrap iron or
scrap steel; ferro-manganese;
fertilizers; arms, ammunition
and explosives, shall not, on and
after the fifteenth day of July,
1917, be carried out of or ex
ported from the United States
or its territorial possessions to
Abyssinia, Afghanistan, Alba
nia, Argentina, Austria-Hun
gary, Belgium, her colonies,
possessions or protectorates;
Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, China,
Chili, Colombia, Costa Kica,
Cuba, Denmark, her colonies,
possessions or protectorates,
Dominican Republic, Ecuador,
Egypt, France, her colonies,
nles, possessions or pro-
Great Britain, her colo-
Haiti, Honduras, Italy, her col
onies, possessions or protec
torates, Japan, Liberia, Liech
tenstein, Luxemburg, Mexico,
Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco,
Nepal, Nicaragua, the Nether
lands, her colonies, possessions
or protectorates, Norway, Oman,
Panama, Paraguay, Persia,
Peru, Portugal, her colonies,
possessions or protectorates,
Rumania, Russia, Salvador, San
Marino, Serbia, Siam, Spain,
her colonies, possessions or pro
tectorates, Sweden, Switzerland,
Uruguay, Venezuela or Turkey.
The orders and regulations
from time to time prescribed
will be administered by and un
der the authority of the Secre
tary of Commerce, from whom
licenses, in conformity with the
said orders and regulations,
will issue.
In witness whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand and caus
ed the seal of the United States
to be affixed.
[Seal]
Done at the city of Washing
ton, this ninth day of July, in
the year of our Lord One Thou
sand Nine Hundred and Seven
teen and of the Independence of
the United States of America
the One Hundred and Forty
first.
By the President,
WOODROW WILSON.
FRANK L. POLK,
Acting Sec. of State.
Mary Stante, James L. Halbach, Mrs.
Chester Collier, Mrs. Susan Sloop.
Mrs. H. A. Gettys, S. S. Leiby, J. C.
Cams. Mrs. Albert Seidel, Mrs. John
Seidel. L. F. Piatt, Mrs. Annie Heish
l*y. , M'ss Margaret Deckard, Roy
Hefshley. Mrs. John Geib.
„ U M '? S Frances Fortenbaugh. Miss
< hatt Geib, Miss Charlotte Manning,
Mrs. Alice Ensminger, Mrs. Charles
Runrlgen, Mrs. Maggie Bratton Miss
Bernice Bitting, Mrs. L. C. Clouser,
Mrs. W. Roush, Mrs. W. T. White
W. T. White, Mrs. R. M. Collier.
MRS. JOHN DOCKEIi DIES
Berrysburg, Pa., July 9,—Mrs.
John Dockey, formerly of Berrys
burg, but recently living at Pillow,
died on Saturday afternoon after a
long Illness, aged about 60 She
is survived by her husband, two sons,
Charles and Elmer, and one daugh
ter, Katie, all living at Pillow. Also
several sisters and brothers. The fu
neral services will be held in the
Lutheran Church, on Wednesday
morning.
TONY PENN ARRESTED
Reports from Philadelphia police
headquarters say Tony Penn, well
known in this city as a dope dis
penser, has been arrested. At the
time he was under SI,OOO bail, but
had a large amount of the goods
in his possession.
NEW UNIFORMS RECEIVED
New Cumberland, July 9.—The
Boys' Brigade with more than sixty
members, has received new uni
forms.
BOARD TO MEET
New Cumberland, July 9.—The
Sunday school board of Baughman
Memorial Methodist Church, will
meet on Wednesday evening at the
close of prayer meeting.
CHARGED WITH CUTTING
Police arrested Stanko Vocicic at
121 T. South Ninth street late Satur
day night. He is charged with cut
ting Andrew Lucacah.
j^esjnol
the sun and wind of the country,
the steam and dirt of housework
—all spell ruin forgoodcomplex
ions. But the regular use of
Resinol Soap, with an occasional
applicationof Resinol Ointment,
keeps the skinsoclean,clearand
fresh that it simply cannot helft
being beautiful.
All druggists sell Resinol Soap and Olnt
roent. Why don't you begin using them?
\ .
BABBISBCRG TELEGRAPH
NECESSITY TO
GOVERN SERVICE
Important Decision Given by
the Public Service Com
mission in Water Case
The Public Service Commission nas
approved the application of the North
ampton Water Company for a certifi
cate authorizing it to extend its lines
into a district adjoining the borough
of Freemansburg, against which trie
Bethlehem City Water Company had
protested. The extension Is to fur
nish water for a district being de
veloped because of Industrial activity
and the Bethlehem Company declared
that it was willing and able to fur
nish the water required in the dis
trict the Northampton company
sought to enter.
The opinion says:
"The applicant has presented a state
of facts which differentiates this case
from the ordinary one where a new
company seeks to enter a field already
covered by the charter or the opera
tions of an existing company. The
district which the applicant proposes
to serve is a small portion of a town
ship covered by the charter of the
protestant, but which has never been
served by It."
The opinion also notes that the de
mand is an exceptional one due to the
immediate construction of one thou
sand houses and that the applicant
"is in a position to construct its
works and supply the district in a
JSjqu m&
BELL 191—2306 UNITED HARRISnunG, MONDAY, JULY 0. 1017. / FOUNDED 1871
':]" • ' " "
Store Hours During July and August
—Close 5 o clock P, M. except Thursdays and I —Close Thursdays 12 o' clock noon —Saturdays
Saturdays, . I 9 o'clock P, M.
Remember —the summerhalf holidays come on Thursdays, Do Your shopping Thursdays in the Morning,
I >
Beginning To-morrow and Continuing Through the V/eek
Semi-Annual Rug Clearance Sale
We hold this sale for the purpose of closing out all broken lines, incomplete as- 1
sortments, dropped patterns and various staple rugs not to be reordered.
A Definite Advantage Is Presente
Buying For Future Needs
No thoughtful head of a home can fail to note the steady advance of prices on
rugs of every sort; and everything in this sale was secured on a much lower price basis
than we can possibly hope for again. So with these glaring facts before them our pat
rons will be quick to take advantage of the economies offered during this week of stock
reducing, price-reducing rug time.
VELVET AND AXMINSTER WILTON VELVET RUGS Size 36x63 inches, at COOL RUSH RUGS
RUGS Made by the Magee Carpet Com- . $7.50 to $13.75 These rugs come from Japan and
Beautiful floral, all over or con- pany, in choice copies of Oriental Size 4-6x6 ft., at $13.50 are j n solid natural color or with
ventional patterns. Slightly mis- patterns. Size 4.6x7.6 ft., at ..$16.50 green and brown borders.
matched, but will not hurt the wear- Size 8.3x10.6 ft., at $30.00 Size 6* r ' a * iVA Size -7x54 inches, at $1.95
ing qualities. Size 9x12 ft., at $32.50 • Size 8.3x10.6 ft., at ... S4O to S4B S ; ze 36x72 inches, at $3.95
Size 6x9 ft Axminster, at ..$12.50 TAPESTRY RUGS e! ze $ 3 ~- 50 to Size 46x7.6 ft., at $7.45
Sizeß.3xlo.6 ft. Axminster, Excellent colors and patterns, size 11.3x12
Size 9x12 ft, Axminster, at • JJ1.50 s"ze 6x9 ft™at "#1 l.j£Tto $19.50 rPAM OVAL BRAIDED RUGS
Size 9x12 ft. Velvet, at ... .$16.50 size 7 6 x p ft a t $15.00 WILLOW GRASS RUGS In solid or mixed colors for
Size 9x12 ft. Velvet, at . .$18.50
Size 8.3x10.6 ft. at Good quality, in green and brown porches.
Size 9x12 ft. Velvet, at ....$21.50 . to {819.50 patterns. Size 24x36 inches, at 95<;
Size 11.3-12 ft. Velvet, at $26.50 Size 9x12 ft at Size 27x54 inches, at Size 30x60 inches, at *..51.95
AXMINSTER RUGS " $12.50, $16.25 to s2l Size 36x72 inches, at $1.49 Size 36x72 inches, at $2.95
Manufactured by W. &J. Sloane TEN WIRE RUGS ? ize J? 4 * 9 ? inches ' at !* 3 * 50 S,ze 54x90 incheSl at * 4,95
and Roxbury Carpet Company in Made by R ox bury Carpet Com- fj" S) ft *l* xr i SM , A^ L RUGS .
the seasons newest patterns and pany—a sure guarantee of quality. J" Sn I!" ?! * Velvet and Axminster in floral,
colors. Size 7 6x9 ft at *l9 50 all over and conventional patterns.
Size 4.6x6.6 ft., at Size 8.3x10.6 ft., it '. '. '. '. '. '. . $25.00 RAG RU GS VELVET
$8.50 and SIO.OO Size 9x12 ft., at $27.50 I" J"* ar >d m i ss patterns—for Size 27x54 inches, at $1.50
Size 6x9 ft., Size 11.3x12 ft., at $35.00 bathrooms' or .bedrooms —in all Size 27x54 inches, at ........$2.00
$13.50, $15.00, SIB.OO pony q piirc wanted sizes. Size 27x.i4 inches, at .......$3.00
Size 7.6x9 ft., at $19.50 Vf , , . ....... ~ .. Size 24x36 inches, at 45<ft Size 36x72 inches, at $2.89
Size 8.3x10.6 ft., at " a , r e y * . Company Size 25x50 inches, at 590 Size 36x72 inches, at $4.00
$22.50, $24.00 to $30.00 . ,V & J- Sloane in all over and
Size 27x54 inches, at 69$ AXMINSTER
Size 9x12 ft., at medallion patterns at special prices. S izc 30x60 inches, at 850 Size ?7x54 inches at $1 69
$25, $27.50, S3O to $35 WILTON RUGS Size 36x72 inches, at $1.15 Size 27x54 inches at" *
Size 11.3x12 ft., at Wool or wefffeted—in every size Size 4x7 ft., at $1.95 ' $2 75 to $4 00
$35, S4O, $42.50 £° m 27x54 inches to 11.3x15 feet. Size 6x9 ft., at $3.95 Size 36x63 inches, at s3^so
Size 11.3x15 ft., at $50.00 Size 27x04 inches, at Size Bxlo ft., at $5.50 Size 36x72 inches at
Size 12x15 ft., at $50.00 $4.50 to $8.50 Size 9x12 ft., at $7.95 4 50 tn A no
BOWMAN'S—Fourth Floor. 9 to 90.UU
Sale of Porch and Lawn Furniture
Clearing Out Chairs, Rockers, Settees and Tables
at Greatly Red
To make room for new Fall furniture which is arriving we are desirous of disposing of odd pieces of lawn and porch furniture and Have ac
cordingly marked them at prices which are sure to take them out in "double-quick" time.
Porch or lawn chairs, slat seat, enamel finished in .a Large green porch chairs with double reed seat and
black and white, green and white and orange and Q- s : back, well finished very comfortable. Sale price,
black combinations. Sale price, each $1.75 i each, :< . ; .51.95
Two large arm chairs, in colors to match the above • / Rustic birch rockers, slat seat, finished natural
chairs, at each $2.95 % four only in the lot. Sale price, each .$2.45
Baronial finished reed chair —large and roomy— " h>- -tj Rustic tables, round top, to match above chairs
one only. Sale Price $2.95 two only, at each r .^*%.52.45
Baronial settee, to match, at $3.95 Folding lawn bench, finished green frame, natural
bowman s—Fifth Floor. slats on seat and back, Sale Price . ,v.i.. .81.59
much shorter time than the protes
tant could hope to do. , , , The
fact that a competitor will be per
mitted to occupy a small portion of
the charter of the Bethlehem City
Water Company and not yet served
by It cannot stand In the way of a
service which will be of real benefit
Miss Bertha Sellers' Class
Has Outing at "Foot Log"
Dauphin, Pa., July 9.—A merry
crowd of picnickers, consisting of the
members of the Sunday school class
of the Presbyterian Church taught
by Miss Bertha Sellers, held a delight
ful outing Saturday afternoon at the
"Foot Log," along the Reading Rail
road. A picnic supper was enjoyed by
the following: Miss Sellers, Miss Ethel
R. Forney, Miss Naomi Young, Miss
Sarah Margaret Hawthorne, Miss Vir
ginia Wallis, Miss Dorothy Singer.
Miss Elizabeth Knupp, Miss Charlotte
Jones and Miss Rebecca Lyter.
ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF SON
Halifax, Pa., July 9.—Mr. and Mrs.
Lewis Frank, of Fourth street, an
nounce the birth of a son on Thurs
day, July 5, 1917. Mrs. Frank, be
fore marriage, was Miss Mary Bow
er, of McClellan, Pa.
BIG POTATO CROP
Marietta, Pa., July 9. From pres
ent indications tho potato crop In Lan
caster county will he one of the
largest In years, and will more than
treble the crop of last year.
PREVENTION LS
NEED OF THE HOUR
Dr. Dixon Discusses the Situ
ation in Regard to Disease
in Homes and Camps
Prevention of disease Is tho need
of the hour In home and In camp,
sfcys Dr. Samuel G. Dixon, Commis
sioner of Health. Dr. Dixon declares
In the course of a health talk that
people must understand the situa
tion. The Commissioner says:
Before the causes of diseases were
known .or the practical application of
nature's ways of producing immunity
to disease, we had to suffer an attack
of sickness and then trust to drugs
and nursing for cure.
This was a difficult task and the
death rate was sometimes enormous,
both in times of peace as well as of
war.
Then the day of prevention came.
Gradually the laws of nature were
unfolded until to-day we know meth
ods of preventing diseases and anti
doting the poisons generated by
germs in the body.
It was even as late as the Spanish-
American War that we lost more sol
diers from preventable diseases than
we did from bullets. This was a dis
graceful thing, as sanitarians could
have prevented the high death rate.
JULY 9, 1917.
From what we can learn through the
newspaper and other sources, France
to-day is short of disinfectants In
her' trenches, We do not see any
great public excitement over this con
dition, or .any concerted action of our
good citizens to give their mites to
purchase and transport disinfectants
for the French trenches so as to pre
vent disease.
Therapeutics or drug treatment
seems to continue to have a hold on
the lay mind, and possibly, to Borne
extent, on the medical mind.
Both the people at home in every
day life and the soldiers In our army
are much to blame for the sickness
that exists. The medical profession's
advice is not taken when these per
sons are well, but the moment they
get good and Biek they call, "Oh doc
tor, do relieve me from this awful
pain," or "Oh doctor, save my life."
Perhaps this call comes too late.
A few words of prevention from the
doctor to the patient and these few
words obeyed, might have prevented
the sickness and saved suffering and
sorrow.
As an example of the Indifference
of our people to advice given to keep
them well, I will cite what happened
in the department of health only a
few years ago. The National Guard
was to encamp at a certain place. The
department of health surveyed all
the water supplies. Where contam
ination was found we locked down
some of the pump handles, or, where
there were open springs, placed large
signs upon them marked "dangerous."
Yet to prevent soldiers from drinking
this polluted water, the officer in
charge had to detail pickets so they
would not satisfy their thirst from
these disease-producing waters.
Do not let us lose sight, individually
or collectively, of preventing disease
both at home and in our military
camps, let them be where they may.
Governor's Vetoes Are '
Running Above Average
Governor Martin a. Brumbaugh baa
disposed of 418 of the bill* passed by
the last Legislature and baa more
than that on his desk tor action be
tween now and July 28. Ninety-six of
the bills acted upon were vetoed, a
higher percentage than usual In a
Governor's second besslon. Of the bills
approved 278 were of general charac
ter and forty-four were appropriation
bills.
The Governor Is scheduled to spend
this week working on the appropria
tion bills with Chairman C. J. Buck
man, of the senate appropriations
committee. He will hold nis approvals
down to $82,000,000, which is consid
ered as a "safe" limit, providing the
direct inheritance tax bill is approved
as is generally expected. This means
that the Governor will have to cut off
almost $4,000 000.
Less than 130 bills of general char
acter are in the Governor's desk.
Among them are the bills to suspend
operation of the full crew law. the
township code and various others
passed late in the session.
MIMJER-HARPKR WEDDING
Halifax, Pa., July 9.—Harry L.
Miller, of Halifax, and Miss Grace
Harper, youngest daughter of Mrs.
Sarah Harper, of Millersburg, were
married on Saturday evening by the
Rev. G. W. Hangen, pastor of the
Millersburg United Evangelical
Church. After a wedding trip to
Atlantic City and New York they
will live in Millersburg, where the
groom is employed by the Northern
Central Railroad Company.
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