10 ALLIES WILL AID IN TRAINING OF U. S. SOLDIERS French and British Officers to Teach Trench Warfare By Associated Prist Washington, Aug. 28.—A group of French and British army officers, specialists In various details of trench ■Warfare, will be attached to National Guard and National Army camps un der plans worked out by the War Department to expedite training troops for special conditions they will meet at the front. French and British governments have been asked to detail officers and probably eight or ten will be as signed to each of the thirty-two camps. The foreign office will not come In direct touch with the American troops. The training will be done entirely by the American officers of the companies, regiments or brig ades, but the American officers will have the opportunity of consulting with their foreign associates who have had actual experience at the front with control of artillery fire, bombing attacks, machine guns and co-ordinating movements of Infantry units in attack or on defensive opera tions. Nce<l of Specialists There will be men who have learned under fire the lessons of maintaining telegraph c: telephone communications; others whose spe cialty has been co-ordination of airplane observation with the move ments of the infantry; others who have been highly trained in observa tion balloon work and so on through the list of specialized military sub jects that have been developed in three years of trench warfare. Beaming these lessons of co-ordi nation of forces is vital to the ef ficiency of the American troops when they face the Germans across No Man's Land. Berlin Discusses Pope's Peace Proposals By Associated Press Copenhagen. Aug. 28. Pope Bene- \ diet's peace note will be the princl- ; pal subject of discussion at a meet- i ing in Berlin this afternoon in which' imperial Chancellor Michaelis, mem-1 bers of the German parliament and i representatives of Prussia, Bavaria I Saxony and Wurttemburg will parti-! cipate. Reports from the German! capital add that Dr. Michaelis will leave for Belgium immediately after! the meeting where he will have a conference with the governor gen erl. Baron Von Falkenhausen. jl'H"!' 111I 1 1 '!"!■ lII| 1l | ,|„n. II Dr.C.L.Wright j DENTIST " | :: 23 N. THIRD ST. + < ■ Over Hoover's Jewelry Store 1 UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER "The Machine You Will Eventually Buy." Temporarily located at 24 N. Third St. Will occupy new perma nent location about Sept Ist. New Dauphin Build ing, Market Square. Wm. Strouse's New Store Jfjlx The Store For Father and the Boys Making Room For FALL GOODS {Lin in every department, for case after case is arriv- fl Jl\ ing every day. Our Boys' Clothing Sale still goes on, and just J\ 1 when boys are in need of their School Clothes we jf | l j offer wonderful money-savings on Suits, Knee JyA Vi Pants and all Boys' apparel. CD ho\4\i i e nn Su ' te Reduced „ i K "ee PanU at Special Price. §"S I"! 8 are $4 ' 25 Khaki Panl are 50c ! 8 are H' 50 The Regular 75c Grades $7.50 Suits are $6.25 Corduroy Pants SI.OO Boys' SI.OO Waists and Shirts Boys' Sweaters FW Fall are 75c All Colors Boys' B. V. D. Union Suits, $1.50, $2.00 and up to $3.50 Boys' Caps 50c That Sold for $1.50 Boys' Cloth Hats SI.OO Boys' Leather Beltß, 25c and 50c D n QpAllto| re Official Outfitters OOY VJCOUIS. For All BOY SCOUT GOODS We Carry Everything That a Scout Needs for Camp or Hike TUESDAY EVENING, SCHOOL BOARD MUST PAY HIGH PRICE FOR COAL Efforts to Buy Direct Fail; Dealers Want $2.00 Per Ton to Deliver An effort made by the Harrlsburg School Board to secure the winter's supply of coal at a price below that paid by the average householder In this section has not been productive of results, and as matters stand It will be necessary for the school of ficers to purchase fuel from local dealers at prevailing rates. The Harrlsburg schools use about 3,500 tons of coal a year. Some time ago the board asked for bids for the year's supply. Only one firm responded, and the price was con sidered unreasonable. Secretary D. D. Mammelbaugh was then author ized to purchase coal direct from the producer. Mr. Hammelbaugh went to Phila delphia and visited the offices of the Susquehanna Coal Company, also the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company. At the offices of the latter company Mr. Hammelbaugh had a conference with Mr. Smith, sales agent, and arranged for the purchase of sufficient coal to meet the needs of the School Board at the prevailing price at the mines plus the freight charges. It was specified by Mr. Smith that the delivery of coal In any given quantity could not be guaranteed, but that sufficient would be famished to keep the schools supplied. It was also specl ned that the coal was to be delivered by representatives of the concern in Harrlsburg. Incidentally, Mr. Smith is reported to have told Mr. Hammelbaugh that many dealers charged public Instl tutions the actual cost of delivery, plus a profit of 10 per cent. The secretary mentioned a charge of $1 per ton as a fair basis and Mr. Smith replied that under the circumstances this should cover the cost of delivery and allow at least 10 per cent, to the dealer handling the coal. Returning to this city. Secretary Hammelbaugh went to the offices of the Harrisburg Coal Exchange to discuss terms. The president of the txchange, Walter Montgomery, told Mr. Hammelbaugh that a dollar a ton would not meet the expense of delivery and stated that he would take the matter up with other mem bers of the exchange. $2 for Delivery Some time afterward the School Board was informed that a charge of $2 per ton would be made for de livery. This price, the School Board claims, is unreasonable in view of the fact that the coal would be received hero in large quantities. Only a short time ago. it is claimed, the cost of delivery was about one-half the figure now asked. The dealers of town have agreed that a ton of coal can be delivered in Harirsburg for $2 or less, and it is the contention of Mr. Hammelbaugh that it is unfair to charge against the School Board such Items of depreciation, bad ac counts, insurance, etc. All Cost Advanced The dealers, upon the other hand, say that the cost of everything that enters into the delivery of a ton of coal has advanced to such an extent during the past year that it is im possible to handle the fuel for less than the amount asked. The hauls to the several buildings are not short ones, they point out, and the coal would not be delivered in good weather, as it would be impossible to get it or deliver it all at one time. Figuring upon the basis suggested by the Coal Exchange, pea coal, which is used in large quantities by the School Board, would cost $6.65 per ton. This coal has been selling in Harrisburg for some time at $6.25 a ton. COMPANY D TO GET FLAG On Thursday night, at Odd Fellows' Hall. Briggs street. Major W. H. Cos low will present a flag to Company D, Third Regiment, Patriarchs. Major Coslow has been active in building up a large membership and this event has aroused much interest among local I members. WILSON DRAWS TIGHT LINES OF FOOD EMBARGO No Goods May Be Sent to Europe Without a License Washington. Aug. 28.—Use of ex port control as a war weapon to hasten the submission of Germany Is •seen here In President Wilson's proclamation placing further re strictions on overseas shipments. The proclamation directs that goods may not be sent to European neutrals except under license and ex tends the list of commodities for which license Is required in ship ments to the Allies and neutrals other than European countries. The President, In a statement ac companying the proclamation, de clares it Is the main purpose of the government to see that no American products are made "the occasion of benefit to the enemy, either directly or indtrecUy." Neutrals already have been informed that the United States will see to It that no American goods may be used even to replace indi rectly commodities forwarded by neutrals to Germany. The prohibition of exports to the central powers is understood to In dicate that export control will super sede the British system of giving let ters of assurance for American cargoes. The proclamation contains the first formal announcement of the transfer of administration of export control from the Department of Commerce to the Export Administrative Board, headed by Vance C. McCormlck. First American Officer to Be Killed in France Met Death in Accident New York, Aug. 23.—Word of the fiist casualty to an officer in General Pershing's forces in France was re ceived here to-day by the Marine Corps in a cablegram announcing death in a motorcycle accident ot Second Lieutenant Frederick Whal strom of the Marine Corps. No de tails of the nature ot the service Lieutenant Whalstrom was engaged in when he met death were contained in the message. The message stated that Lieutenant Whalstrom was killed at G p. in.. Au gust 21, and was buried in France August 23. He received a fractured skull in the accident. The dead officer was 39 years of age, born in Sweden. He entered the Marine Corps as an e.ilisted man in 1903 and had remained in the service continuously. He was commissioned a second lieutenant July 5, this year. He had tha ranking of distinguished marksman and was credited with being one of the finest shots in the corps. In 1914 in an international match in China he won the rank ot individual rifle champion of northern China. Large Crowds Attend Big Campmeeting L&rge crowds are attending the Gospel Herald Society campmeeting at Hoffman's woods. Every phase of the Christian life is being explained. The Rev. Mr. Gejiman is giving a series of practical expositions on the Epistle of St. James at the morning meetings. Addresses were made by W. D. Mussleman. of Scranton; I. W. Zuergensen, of this city: E. H. Mus sleman, of Sunbury: E. J. Rutman, of York; P. T. Stingele, of Scranton. The Rev. Mr. Gehman will deliver a spe cial sermon Friday evening. No Clothes Shortage in New Army, Says Baker Washington, shortage in clothing or equipment is expected to be disclosed when the Na tional Army is mobilized next month. Secretary Baker said yesterday that arrangements for the enormous sup plies necessary for the new force are so well advanced that whatever short age is found will be overcome quickly. The same situation prevails as to cantonments Most of the divisional training establishments are nearing completion, and all will be ready for the men as rapidly as the levies arrive under present plans. HA P.RISBURG TELEGRAPH ALL NEWS OF THE RAILROADS VETERAN DIES ON REUNION DAY David L. Graeff, Pennsy's Old est Pensioner, Missed by Many Today * Mmm DAVID L GRAEFF. Pennsy's Oldest Pensioner, Who Died Today. Columbia. August 28.—Worriment over his inability to join with the Pennsylvania Railroad veterans in their anual reunion at Harrisburg to-day, it is believed, hastened the death of David L Graeff, of this place. Pennsy's oldest pensioner died at his home here this morning. He was 97 years of age and has been broken down in health for some time. He had hoped to be able to accompany his son. John H. Graeff. also a vet eran, to Harrisburg. Members of tile local reception committee to-day were in waiting lor the arrival of the Graeffs, who were expected on the train reaching this city at 10.10 o'clock this morning. They had an auto in waiting at the Pennsylvania station to convey the aged veteran and his son to Paxtang Park. Passengers on the train had not seen the Columbia veterans. When a member of the committee called at the office of H. J. Babb, the secretary, to inform him that Mr. Graeff had not arrived, notice was received of the death of the aged. vet eran at his home in Columbia this morning. Member* Hear of Death When the meeting was called to order this afternoon by Superintend ent William B. McCaleb, president of the association, announcement of the death of the oldest member of the association was made. He had not missed a meeting of the veterans until te-day. David L Graeff was a native of Lancaster, and was born in that city in 1821. He was 19 years old when General William H. Harrison was elected president of the United States, in 1840. Although not of age. he took ar. active part in that memorable campaign. Soon after the death of General Harrison, which occurred one month after his inauguration, Mr. Graeff en listed in the United States Navy, serv ing under the administration of Pres ident John Tylef. He was assigned to the ship North Carolina, which then lay in New York harbor, and it was while in service there that he sus tained injuries which resulted in his discharge from the Navy on account of disability. Mr. Graeff's injury re sulted from a fall through a hatch hole while doing guard duty at night. He was placed in a hospital and alter recovering from his injuries re turned to his home at This accident prevented him from taking part in the Mexican War which oc curred about five years later. Enters P. R. n. Service After fully recovering from his in juries. Mr. Graeff some years later re moved to Columbia where he became an employe in the roundhouse of the Pennsylvania Railroad. During the year 1843, Mr. GraeflT entered the machine shops of Supplee Brothers, Columbia, and after learning his trade returned to the Pennsylva nia Railroad, as a machinist, in 1864. Three years later he returned to the Columbia firm, but two years later he again returned to the railroad com pany's service, continuing until Janu ary 1, 1900, when he was placed on the roll of honor. For many years ho was an im portant factor in care of engines- at Columbia, and was sent over the divi sion on special duty. John H. Graeff, a son, is also a pensioner and has a ltng-service record with the Pennsyl vania Railroad. He worked under his father and was also at one time an erglneer. Pennsylvania Road Lends Vice-President to France Am Mfk jjH Ml/ WAT T E R.BURV. W. W. Atterbury. vice-president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, has been lent to France by the management of the company. He will go there to take charge of the construction and operation of railroads behind the lines for the transportation of troops, mu nitions and supplies. The French realized they needed the uest prac tical railroad man they could find for this work and they picked Ml'. Atter bury for the place. Railroad Notes . j Miss Nellie Johnson, in charge of j the Postal Telegraph branch at the Pennsylvania Railroad Station has gone to Atlantic City on her vacation. Miss Mame M. Rudy, telephone operator at the Pennsylvania Rail road Station, who has been on the sick list is improving and able to be about. Among the veterans in attendance to-day at the big reunion at Paxtang Park, was T. T. Emmons of Lan caster. He brought with him a num ber of old photographs which at tracted much attention. W. H. Patrick, 2311 .North Sixth street, for 31 years a member of Key stone Lodge No. 42, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, will represent that organization at the unveiling ceremonies at Galesburg. 111., Mon day, September 3. A monument will be unveiled in memory of the late P. H. Morrisey, for many years head of the Trainmen. TELEGKA PHERB ORG A XIZE Huntingdon Division No. 36 Order of Railway Telegraphers, Agents, Dlspacthes and Signalmen was or ganized at Huntingdon yesterday by the election of M. L. Minnick, Lewis town, First Chief Telegrapher; W. I. Havens, Petersburg, Second Vice Chief Telegrapher; G. H. Steele, Barree, Third Vice Chief Tele grapher; D. J. Markel, Huntingdon, Secretary and Treasurer; Thomas G. Beaver. Lewistown, Chairman Local Board of Adjustment; W. A. Cozzins, of Huntingdon, was then appointed Marshall, Amrose Snyder, Arden heim. Inside Sentinel and Clyde Goodman, Mapleton. outside Sentinel. Standing of the Crews HAimiSBUItU SIDE Philadelphia Division —Tile 103 crew first to go after 3.30 o'clock; 11G, 101, 124. 123, 112, 122. 115, 111, 119, 105, 104. 127. Engineers for 116. 101. 124, 05. Firemen for 116. 124. Conductor for 116. Flagmen for 116. 111. Brakemen for 103. 116, 124, 115, 119, 104, 127 (2). Engineers tip: Seifert, Schwarz, Elankenhorn. Andrews. Sellers, Brod acker, Yeater, Gemmill, Graes, Baer. Shocker. Firemen up: Lotz. Lecrone, Hlm melright, Brosius, Bridger, Bohn, Kin ttr, Newman, Burns. Brakemen up: Benedict, Dressier, Hess, Gunn, lvimberling, Howard. Miller, Collier, Thompson. Middle Division —The 9 crew first to go after 12.30 o'clock: 21, 19, 250, 224, 235, 228. Laid off: 31. 24. 32, 17. 22. Conductor for 9. Engineers up: Fisher, Mortz, Cok. Peightal, Asper. Firemen up: Anderson. Brean, Leo Smith, Raney, Stewart, Shope, aDvi.-. Evans, Kowatch, Brown, Reeder, Harshbarger, Peterman, Snyder. Ken ady. Conductor up: Rhine. Brakemen up: Stouffer, Arter, Val entine, Mortze, Hug'ies, Arnold, Aughe. Flag. Yard Board —Engineers up: Myers, Heffleman. Bufflngton, Auman, Miller, Beaver, Essig, Ney, Myers, Boyle, Shipley, Itevie, Ulsh, Bostdorf. Firemen up: Crist. Parker, Byers. Witman Baker Swomley Rote. Muw ery, Rice, Roberts, Burns. Engineers for SC, 6C, 3rd 7C, Ist 16C, 2nd 15C. 32 C. Firemen for 6C, 14C, 3rd 15C, 4th 15C. ENOI.A SIDE Philadelphia Division- The 203 crew first to go a'ir 3.45 o'clock: 242, 244, 202, 201, 208. 219, 207, 228. 225. 238. Conductors for 202. 219, 225. Flagmen for 201, 244. Brakemen for 202 (2), 202 (2), 207, 208. 212, 225. 242, 244. Flagman up: Goodwin. Brakeman up: Campbell. Middle Division —The 215 crew first to go after 1.30 o'clock: 219, 237, 233, 304. Ten crews laid off at Altoona. Laid off: 105, 114. 107. 106, 108. Ynnl Board— Engineers up: Geib, Curtis D. K. Hinkle, Holland, Seal. Seal, J. Hinkle. Sheaffer, Kapp, For tenhaugh, Gingrich. Firemen up: Snyder. Swigart. Col drin, McConnell, Montel, Sadler, Haw becker, Lightner, Dougherty. Engineers for 3rd 126, extra. Firemen for Ist 126, 2nd 129, 3rd 129, 135, Ist 106. Ist 104, 2nd 104, extra. PASSENGEH DEPAHTMENT Middle Division Engineers up: Sparver, Alexander. R. Crane. Keane, Robley, McDougal, Keiser, Crimmel, O. Miller, Graham, Buck. Firemen uo: IColler Gates, Lyter, Cornpropst, Bowman, Zeigler, Winand, Keller, Hartzel. Engineers for 21, 669, 9, 37, 11, 10. Firemen for 601, 663. Philadelphia Division Engineers up: Lutz, Lippi. Welsh, Pleam, Os mond, Lindley. Firemen up: Sliindler Shaffner, A. Floyd, Aulthouse, Cover, Johnson, Everhart. Engineers for 628, 28, 576. Firemen for 44, P-36, 578, 22, 28, 576. No Philadelphia extra crews here. THE HEADING The 7 crew first to go after 12.15 o'clock; 17. 24. 8, 23, 9, 101, 58, 60, 61, 64, 57. 65. 63. 71, 52. 69, 68. 73. Engineers for 61. 5, 8. 11, 17, 18, 24. Firemen for 57, 71, 5, 8, 9, 11, 18, 24. Conductors for 57. 65, 5, 7, 9, 11, I'B. Flagmen for 55. 5. 9. 11, 15, 18. Brakemen for 52, 59, 60, 63, 68, 71, S, 9. 11, 15. 18, 23, 24. Engineers up: Bowman, Wurider lick, Billig, Lackey, Wyre, Kohl, Minnich. Firemen up: Bufflngton, Myers, Deckert. Scheetz, Heise, Mentzer, Wilt, Ellenberger, Frantz, Clendenin, Smith, Cook, Blanlleld Miller. Conductors up: McCullough, Lcv-an, Whecker. Brakemen up: Habershaw, Sholly, Sourbeer, Sweger, Swope, Mountz, Mosser, Berkhelmer, Wise, Beilter, C. Smith Dye, Hamilton, Gaines, Shearer. C All A RET SINGERS FOR FESTIVAL The festival of the West End Athletic Association will be continued to-night. Manager Charles J. Householder has arranged for sever ll cabaret singers as a part of the big musical program. EDUCATION A I, School of Commerce AND Harrisburg Business College Troup Hulldlna. 15 So. Market Square Thorough Training in Business and Stenography. Civil Service Course OUR OFFER—Right Training by Spe cialists and High Grade Positions. You Take a Business Course But Once; the BEST is What You Want Fall Term begins, Day and Night School, Monday, September 3. Bell, 485 Dial, 4393 VETS HERE FOR ANNUAL PICNIC Annual Meeting of Philadel phia Division Employes at Paxtang Park; Fine Time Lowering clouds had no effect on the attendance to-day at the thir teenth annual meeting and basket picnic of the Philadelphia Division Veterans' Association. It was held at Paxtang, and was an old family gathering. The crowd was estimated at from 00 to 1,000. Vets with their families came from all points on the main line between Harrisburg and Philadelphia and from many branch lines. Members of the local reception committee met the picnickers on the arrival of the trains at the Pennsyl vania railroad station and put them aboard cars tor the park. A large truck hauled the buskets. At the park more committeemen were on hand with a glad welcome. Elaborate Decorations Paxtang Park presented an attrac tive appearance. Decorators were at work early this morning and the pa vilions, theater and other buildings were covered with bunting, tiags and railroad colors. White badges with llag buttons were worn to distinguish the veta and their families and quests. The program opened with a busi ness session in the theater, starting •it 3.3u. Superintendent William IJ. McCaleb presided. Secretary il. J. Babb reported twenty-nine deaths during the year and a short period was devoted to tributes to the de ceased members. Following the business session a free vaudeville en tertainment was given, and at 4 o'clock Secretary Babb distributed several hundred boxes of candy to the kiddies. The Rev. Robert Bag nell, pastor of Grace M. E. Church, made an address. The officers of the association are: Present OHiccrs President, W. B. McCaleb; vice president, A. H. Baldwin; treasurer, .VI. B. Mlshey; secretary, H. J. Babb; chaplain, F. C. Tomlinson. Executive committee—W. H. Har rison, chairman; W. J. Strickler, J. K. Robinson, C. T. Jones, J. H. Kees berry. Membership committee -E. E. Stacks, chairman; W. S. Robinson, G. W. Antrim, W. F. Hambright, W. B. Orendorf. The list of deceased members fol lows: Deceased Members J. S. Boyles, laborer; A. S. Bender pensioner; G. W. Creighton, general superintendent; R. S. Dunbar, pen sioner; Jacob Faus, pensioner; J. W. Fusselman, clerk; J. C. Fehl, lever man; J. Greenawalt, laborer; John Holstine, car oiler; C. N. Hamilton, pensioner; George K. Henry, pen sioner; S. H. Light, laborer; \V. D. Lutz. engineman; H. H. Miller, pen sioner; David L. Graeff, machinist; C. Mischlick, pensioner; William Mehl, freight conductor; A. K. Mel linger, pensioner; John McLane, pumping engineer; E. B. Ruth, pen sioner; E. E. Ream, car inspector; S. J. Seifried, usher; James Srunl:, pensioner; John Sheager, pensioner; G. W. Sheasley, freight conductor; Dennis Sonimers, pensioner; B. F. Winters, watchman; G. B. Willough by, engineman; C. N. Watt, road foreman of engines. The entertainment was in charge of a committee of which Charles T. Jones is chairman. Members of the executive and membership commit tees assisted in the reception to visit ing vets. Chinese Offefl- Services For Fighting in France Peking. Aug. 23 (delayed).—Gen erals Lo Pei-Ching, Lung Chi-Kwang and Ku Chin-Tan, commanding 50,00' i tioops of Yunnan, Kwei-Chow and Kwang-Tung provinces, have offered forces for service in Europe. The pjovisional governors of Yunnan and Kwang-Tung have given official rec ognition to the government of the act ing president, General Feng Kwo- Chang. The hostile movement in the southern provinces is now plainly a fiasco. Eighteen provinces have approved the project for a national council, which probably will be established within a fortnight. The press gener ally is urging China to present an undivided front to the enemy. The New September PATHE Records Are Ready For You to Hear at Burns' *7—The World's Foremost Artists B Have Contributed to PATHE : Among the very unusual selections are: llflll If IHi "La Marseilles" • 'The Star Spangled Banner' mllml ' CVe aSSe " "Good-bye Little Girl, Good M"Our Country Forever" Patriotic Medley No. 1 If "America, Here's My Boy" Patriotic Medley No. 2 "Hello, My Dearie"—from Ziegficld Follies of 1917. The "Brunswick'* Phonograph —Comprises all the good features of other machines, with its own special features not found in others. And surpasses in tone quality all others. Hear the "Brunswick" at Burns' A complete display of Brunswick Phonographs in all sizes and designs now ready. AUGUST 28, 1917. Steelton Boy With Regiment in France JOHN P. ATTICKS In the announcement yesterday that the Nineteenth regiment of railroad engineers had reached France safely was mentioned t'.ie name of John P. Attlcks, of Steelton. He is with tho Pennsylvania Railroad men from this city and vicinity. Everybody knows John Attlcks, of Steelton. He has been prominent in baseball, football and basketball. Proposed One-cent Tax on Letters and Cards Voted Down in Senate By Associated Press Washington, Aug. 28,—1n resum ing consideration to-day of postage sections of the war tax bill the Sen ate by a vote of 39 to 29 struck ouc the provision levying a one-cent tax on letters and postcards, designated to raise $50,000,000 in revenue. A provision giving American soldiers and sailors abroad the privilege of mailing letters free was retained. Eight amendments to the war tax hilt providing for levies on war prolits ranging from Til down to 4S per cent, were introduced to-day by Senator L.aFollette. Harrisburg Coal Prices arc based upon the wholesale schedule issued by the coal operators on May 1, 1917. The present rates for August were put into effect May 10, 1917. Since May 1 there have been the following increases in wholesale rates to Harrisburg dealers. June 1, 10c per ton July 1, 10c per ton Aug. 1, 10c per ton Aug. 15. 25c per ton to SI.OO per ton, by some operators. All other cities change their retail prices monthly as the cost to them advances. We have continued the low May rate in order to give every person the opportunity of filling their bins at the lowest possible prices. This is the rea son August retail prices are lower than those pre vailing elsewhere. President Wilson's coal schedule for operators is from 40c to $1.30 per ton higher than the May, 1917, scale of the railroad-owned mines. Local retail prices must be advanced September 1 because of the increased cost of coal. United Ice & Coal Co., Forster & Cowden Sts. Dauphin County Will Be Freed From Grip of Last Toll Road Saturday The County Commissioners yester day sent a warrant for $4,090 to tho State Highway Department as Dau phin County's share in freeing the Berks-Dauphin toll road between Hummelstown and Wernersville. This is the last stretch of toll road in Dauphin County to be freed, and after Saturday the gates -will be thrown open permanently. Months ago the commissioners or Dauphin and Berks County with the State Highway Department started negotiations lo free the road. These will be closed on Thursday at a meeting with the Berks and Dauphin Turnpike Company. As the road is used by many hundreds of persons in vehicular traffic a big saving will, result. _ , . Deputy Highway Commissioner Joseph W. Hunter, goes to Lebanon Thursday to free the pike which is the section of the William Penn Highway lying between Humme s town, Dauphin county, and Womels dorf, Berks county, a distance of thirty-five miles. The turnpike is being taken over by the State through the combined action of the Highway Department, and the commissioners of Dauphin, I,ebanon and Berks counties. The cost is $70,000, of which the High way Department pays half and the three counties the balance, at the rate of SI,OOO per mile for the road lying within the separate counties. The >pike is in fairly pood condi tion, but the Highway Department announced to-day that maintenance crews would be put on it imme diately. It is the last long stretch of toll road on the William Penn High way. Toll has been $1.02 and about twelve gates were needed to enable the turnpike company to "get'' all travelers. The one remaining toll road on the William Penn between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh is at Uewistown, Mifflin county, where 15 cents is charged. Condemnation pro ceedings have been started against this road. WIFE *2O. STENOGRAPHER *I.OOO New York, Aug. 28. —• The will of George de Wolf Deans, former agent of the New York Central Railroad, leaves to his widow, Gertrude, the sum of S2O and no more. To his "faithful friend and stenographer. Porothee Kltngel." is left SI,OOO. The residue goes to his nurse, Mary busan Hill.
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