SPORTSMEN GET MANY 'BUNNIES' Unusually Good Hunting Re ported to the Offices of the State Game Commission P en n s ylvania V \\ J //J sportsmen appear *\\\ Q to be enjoying the v\\\ A best rabbit hunt- ing season known in many years, according to re- W7p n□S qV ports coming to I JSwlfflWmlmF °"' re of llie 7 uUIII IB II State Game Coni • gßHltStatJllUfc mission, but it is 5^3 -i too early as yet ■cfiHM&SSikw to tell much about liiu qiuui shooting. Comparatively few pheasants are being shot. Secretary Joseph Kalbfus, of the Commission, In commenting upon re ports coming to him. said that ev erywhere reports are qf many rab bits being found and that the best quail hunting appeared to be in the southern counties. Bear are unusu ally plentiful in northern counties and have been more or less of a nui sance to farmers. The weather con ditions drove woodcock south, but have brought in flocks of waterfowl, which sport has been excellent. There have also been reports of good squirrel hunting. The Secretary said that the new seasons under the game code of 1917 •were working out satisfactorily and that there had been few reports of violations lately. More Post Roads. —Steps for a conference between state and na tional officials in regard to declar ing several of the main highways of Pennsylvania post roads so that money appropriated by Congress for improvement of highways used for mail routes in conjunction with states can be made available will be taken next week. The highway between Harrisburg and Reading has already been listed one which the state will ask government aid to improve. It was recently taken over from a turnpike company. Similar moves in regard to other recently acquired roads are likely. Syrups Too Gaudy. —State food agents have caused a number of arrests lately for the sale of fruit syrups which have been found to contain coal tar dyes and other adulterants. Some of the syrups are classed as liquors, while others are of the brands usedtfor "soft drinks." A number of them had such unusual ly fine colors that suspicions of agents were aroused. StU' Apportions Cost.—The Pub lic Service Commission has issued an order for abolition of grade cross ings in the town of Wesleyville, ji.rie county, by construction of a subway at the cost of railroads, county, township and borough. In the opinion by Commissioner Rilling it is directed that the contract be awarded to the East Erie Contmer cial Railroad subject to rights of k>4,ci©r tells How fo Strengthen Eyesight 50 per cent In One Week's Time In Many Instances A Free Prescription Von Can Have Filled and I'se at Home Philadelphia, Pa. Do you wear glasses? Are you a victim of eye > strain or other eye weaknesses? if so, you will bo glad to know that ac cording to L)r. Lewis there is real hope for you. Many whose eyes wer failing say they have had then eyes restored through the principle of this wonderful free prescription. 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He made it of good, honest, true yel low mustard—ndded other pain-de- Btroylng ingredients took out the blister and astonished the medical TUESDAY EVENING. the New York Central and Nickel Plate lln.es and that the work bo completed by January 1, 1919 und that watchmen be maintained- at existing crossings or trainmen pre cede each movement. No damages are to bo awarded any property owners, but that the cost of the work be apportioned as follows: New York Central, $111,706.03; Nickel Pljto, 525.162.43; East Erie, $73,542.22; Erie county, $15,000; Mill Creek township, SIO,OOO and Wesleyville $2,500. Party Starts To-morrow.—Gover nor Brumbaugh, Adjutant General Beary and members of his staff Will start for the tour of the southern camps from Philadelphia to-morrow morning. They will be rrone about ten days, returning byway of Pitts burgh. Capitol Closed. The Capitol de partments were generally closed to day. A few elevators were run. Merger Approved. The mergei of the Millersburg and other electric companies in Dauphin, Perry and Juniata counties into the Juniata Service Company has been approved. The companies are as given in the Harrisburg Telegraph recently. Fight Fare Increase. The fare increase planned on Berks county trolley lines will be strenuously fought before the Public Service Commission. Purely lyocal. Reports by Btatc Health Inspectors show that the out break of dysentery at Mt. Unoin was purely local and due to local causes. No Changes. The dates an nounced for farmers institutes in this section are as originally given in the Harrisburg Telegraph some weeks ago. There are a few changes in the new list, but none hereabouts. Asks Commutation. Application for commutation has been filed for the November meeting of the State Board of Pardons by Frank Alfred Wendt, convicted of first degree murder in Blair county. | HIGHSPIRE | \ / Funeral services for George R. Brashears, aged 34 years, who died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Brashears of Penn street Friday morning, November 2, at 4.30 o'clock was held yesterday afternoon at his home. The Rev. M. P. Hocker, of Middletown, officiated. He had been ill for about a year, but was able to be about until some time in August. He served four years in the service of the United States and was stationed at Fort Slocum. N. Y„ and Fort Leaven worth, Kansas, and received a very honorable discharge for the faith ful duties. He was a member of Paxtang Tribe, No. 243, Order of Red Men, Steelton. He is survived by his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Robert, of town; Charles in the service of the United States, at Camp Meade; Roy, of Lancaster; Miss Mrs. J. W. McKinney, Mrs. CharWs Grun den, Mrs. Harry Sweitzer, Mrs. Earl Swartley, of town, and Mrs. P. A. Gerhards, of Steelton. Burial was made in Highspire Cemetery. simple rules. 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Chest colds stiff neck, neuritis, pleurisy, rheu matic pains and swellings all yield promptly and are speedily ended with Mustarine, the original mustard plaster substitute In the yellow box— only 26 cents. —Advertisement, NEWS OF STEELTON ELECTION DAY UNUSUALLY QUIET Ptirty Nominees Assured of Election; Loan Transferal Will Pass, Officals Claim With the exception of the interest in the county office campaign elec tion day in the borough was an un usually quiet one. As the candi dates for the more important bor ough offices have no opposition on the Republican and Democratic party tickets their election seemed assured although a new party had been started and candidates entered the field for -burgess and justice of the peace. Thomas T. McEntee, at present a councilman, is the Republican, Democratic and Washington party nominee for burgess. Opposing him is George R. Nauss. on the Good Government ticket. James L. Dick inson. justice of the peace, is on the Republican, Democratic and Wash ington tickets for re-election. 'Thomas V. Gardner, who was de feate da few years ago for a similar office, opposed him on the Good Government ticket. Daniel C. Becker and Charles A. Groff are on the three tickets for auditor; Gilbert S. Vlckefy for the two-year school board term; and Quincy Bent, Samuel A. Brehm and Jacob B. Martin for full terms as school directors. James P. Detweiler is unopposed for tax collector. From indications to-day and statements made by a number of borough officials, the passage of the provision transferring $12,000 bor rowed for an isolation hospital to pay for fire apparatus and motor garbage trucks, is assured by a good majority. "No Parking" Signs to Be Placed at Firehouses Chief of Police Grove said to-day that more rigid traffic rules would be put in force in the borough in the near future. The chief said that on the authorization from council he placed an order for six "no parking" signs which will placed in front of each of the fire houses. The chief also said that parking close to fire plugs would be prohibited. I MIDDLETOWN ) Three Fire Companies Nominate Their Officers The three fire companies held their monthly meetings last evening the following were nominated and will be elected at the meeting in the first Monday in December: Rescue Hose Company: President, Grant Souders; vice-president, Ross Houser; secretary, C. R. Bailsman; financial secretary, Clarence Weirich; treasurer, John H. Stipe and James Arnold, one to be elected; foreman, James Arnold, Clarence Weirtch, William Brubaker, one to be elected; first assistant, William Scholing, Samuel Caley, Benjamin Houser, one to be elected; second assistant, Joe Brandt, William Hopkins, one to be elected; third assistant, James Hend rick, Genius Heagy, one to be elected; janitor, Penrose Rhan; chief com mittee, Benjamin Zimmerman, Ross Houser, C. R. Baussman, Harry Judy, William Scholing, three to be elect ed; first assistant chief, Morris Cain, Clarence Weirich, one to be elected. Union Hose Company: President, Harry Shireman, P. J. Slause, Rus sell Bauchmoyer, one to be elected; first vice-president, Howard Peters, Roy Dasher, one to be elected; sec ond vice-president, William Crow; secretary, E. R. Beck; treasurer, Harry Whye; chaplain, the Rev. I. H. Albright; trustee, W. J. Roop, John Calhoun, Russell Bachmoyer, one to be elected; foreman, Russell Bach moyer, Alfred Rothrock, William Cross, one to be elected; first assist ant foreman, Russell Houser, George Baker, one to*be elected; second as sistant foreman, Dewey Herr, Leroy Robinson, one to be elected; direc tors, Harry Shireman, William Crow, Weir Deckard, Harry Whye, Grant Auch, W. J. Roop, four to be elected; patrolmen, Alfred Rothrock, Abram Updegraph, Roy Dasher; delegates to chiefs' convention, George Myers, W. J. Roop, Howard Peters, Harry Shireman, three to be elected; Jani tor, Howard Peters, Adam Hickcr nell, one to be elected. Liberty Fire Company: President, John Wagner; vice-president, J. W. Metzger; secretary, H. E. Moore; treasurer, William Scheutz; trustee, C. S. Few; foreman, S. O. Detweiler; first assistant, W. E. McCreary; sec ond assistant, John Embick; engi neer, George Thomas; first assistant, William Zimmerman; second assist ant, W. E. Musgrave; hose director, Claude Wheland, John Houser, one to be elected. Mrs. Walter Shellenberger and Miss Mary Fuhrman gave a miscel laneous shower last evening at Ihe home of Miss Fuhrman in honor of Miss Florence Beard. Those present were: Mrs. Fuller Bergstresser, Mi.ss Enid Peters, Miss Clara Beek, Miss Mary Peters, Miss Margie Longe nerlter. Miss Florence Benrd, Mrs. Walter Shellenberger, Miss Mary Erb Miss May Fuhrman, Miss Edna Beord, Miss Tillie Nissley, Miss I.y dia Geters. Games were played and prizes were awarded. Clara Beek and Lydia Peters, first prizes: Mary Erb and Mary Peters, second: Miss Beard received many beautiful gifts of linen, cut glass and aluminum ware. The Mothers' Congress Circle will (five a benefit play In the Realty Theater Thursday evening and will FVIOW Jane and Catherine Lee in "The Little Imps." Sergeant Millard F. Houser, now stationed at Camp Meade, Md. t spent Saturday anil Sunday at his home at Mlddletown, Pa., and with friends in New Cumberland. Leo C. Gainor to Take Up Priesthood Studies Harrisburg Council, No. 869, Knights of Columbus, a farewell meeting last night for Grand Knight Leo C. Gainor, who resigned his office to take up studies leading to the priesthood. He was equipment engi neer in the local Bell Telehone Com pany offices, and goes to Aquinas Col lege, Columbus, Ohio, to take prelimi nary work. A purse of gold was given him bv members of the order. David E. Tracy, former grand knight, made the presentation address. R. J. Seitz was elected to fill the office made vacant by Mr. Galnor's resignation. E. R. Eokenroile was elected deputy grand knight to suc ceed R. J. Seitz, and William Dough erty was elected as chancqlloi- to fill the vacancy made by J. A. Dunsham, who hns accepted a position at Ash land, Ky. F. E. Walls was also made a trußtoe at this meeting. HABIUSBURG TELEGRAPH! WILL HIRE MEN ' FOR CLEANUP Sewers and Drains to Be Placed in Good Condition; Will Also Repair Streets Increase of wages in the Highway and Water Departments; general cleanup of sewers; repairs to many of the streets in poor condition, and other minor Improvements, the sug gestions of K. C. Henderson, chair man of the Highway committee, at the monthly session of council last night were accepted and will be fol lowed out. So that the borough will be able to retain the services of its labor, it was necessary to raise the wages of the laborers in the Highday Depart ment from 25 to 27% cents. In the AVater Department a sliding scale ot wages from 25 to 30 cents was put into effect. Skilled labor has also been effected by the Increase, which became effective November 1. No State Aid Chairman Heifderson reported the action of the state in regard to lend ing assistance in financing work for permanent improvements to Front ough limits. The por condition oS street south of the blocks to the bor this street was called to the atten tion of the borough highway commit tee by government officers at the aviation plant at Middletown. A meeting of the commitee was celled at once and with Captain Yar row representing the camp officers, a tour of the street was made. The financial condition of the borough iftid the direct taxation to propertyowners along this street, which would be necessary If permanent improvements would be made, was explained to the officer. Captain Yarrow said he would take It up with county com missioners and state officials. Chair man Henderson last night read a let ter from Captain Yarrow which he received from the state, saying that "under no conditions will the state stand any repairs on this road, as it has never been their custom to do so." To Itcpalr Honda at Once Chairman Henderson suggested that the borough accept an offer from the Steel Company that they would supply tar to be used in repair work, and that the committee be given the authority to purchase stone to do the work. The committee was given per mission at once. The Harrisburg Railway Company will be notified to make repairs to its tracks along its roadbed. That the sewers and catchbasins are in a bad condition was empha sized yesterday, when it was neces sary to open Swatara street in sev eral places to clean out drainpipes that had been closed by the recent rains. To Hire Sqtinde of Workmen Chairman Hendersoti urged that the committee be given permission to hir* a force of workmen for a short time to clean up the sewers, catchbasins and repair the highways. The com mittee will hire a squad ot men and put them to work as soon as possi lle. Mr. Henderson said last night that there were now about twenty men on the highway squad of work men, which was half the men neces sarv to do this work. He said in his report that Trewick street, which has been complained about by business men for some time, was the most traveled street in the borough and should be placed in good condition at Councilmen last night emphasized the need of a meOiod to dispose ot the borough garbage, as but a few dumps are available for borough pur poses. The plan to burn garbage in a boiler at the pumping station which is not being used has not been car ried out, according to Mr. Roberts, of the water committee, as the Sal"b age and ashes have not been collect ed separately. The nw ordinance pro vided that the ashes and garbage be kept separate by residents, and will be enforced. To Get Fire Equipment The Steelton Store Company was awarded the contract for supplying five dozens of caps, rubber boots and coats for the borough fire department. Cther equipment which was recom mended will not be purchased until the next meeting of council. A resolution of sympathy of J. V. W. Reynders. former president of council, in the losrf of his son, John V W. Reynders Jr.. a naval aviation student was adopted. John Reyn ders Jr! was killed at the Ray Shore Training Station when he fell from a war aeroplane. Have Sufficient Coal For Winter's Pumping Improvements at the borough pumping station which would provide qua i ters to house a lar . K / n 1 1 " u " t nt ° 1 f river coal have been held up until spring"* according to Chairman Rob erts of the water committee. It had planned to build a hit-ge wiill around the lot in order to enlarge the capacity for storing. A double dwell, ing owned by the borough located near the pumping station has been told and removed, giving more room for Ht orinK purposes. Mr. Roberts said to-day that with the addition of several storage places it w&B sible to get enough coal stored to run more than spring. The borough la unable to get river coal now on account of the high water. There is room to store about 500 tons if it cun be secured. Two Combination Trucks Expected by Wednesday According to borough officials to day two of the three combination trucks for the borough fire depart ment will arrived here about Wed nesday. The third piece has not been shipped. The third truck is expected bv the latter part of this week or early next week. When it was a definite fact that all of the appa ratus would probably be in town by Saturday, plans were being made for the dedication. The dedication of the apparatus has been postponed in definitely. ClIOIll nEHEAIISAL A rehearsal in preparation for spe cial music next Sunday at the St. John's Lutheran Church will be held bv the choir this evening, at 8 o'clock. Next Sunday evening at the Lutheran rally In St. John's Church, the chair will sing as one of several special selections, "Blessing. Honor, Wisdom and Thanks," the treat re formation anthem by Lewars. The choir will olso sing another refor mation anthem, "I Will Extoll Thee," by Geibel. and "Praise Ye the Father." by Gounod. CONSULT US TO-DAY, TO MORROW IT MAY BE TOO LATE TO SAVE THE TOOTH (JOI.O CHOWXR AND *(- BRIDGK WORK, Si and Killings from 50c BELL DENTAL PARLORS 10 N. Market Square The Rev. Peter G. Bell Dies at Advanced Age Word reached this city last night of the death in the Altoona Hospital, Altoona, late Sunday night of the Rev. Peter G. Bell, widely known clergy man and father of Frank Bell, former managing editor of the Harrlsburg Telegraph. Mr. Bell, who came of an old Pennsylvania family, was 82 years of age, and was well known to many Hajrrlsburgers, as ho preached here at various times and' spent his summers In this city with his son, going to Florida for the winters. Mr. Bell's forefathers were long identified with Central Pennsylvania affairs and he was born at Williams burg, Blair county, the son of William Bell, and reared at the Bell home stead in that section. The Altoona Tribune says of him: "Mr. Bell was educated at Witten burg College. Springfield, Ohio, from which,he was graduated in 1860. He then entered the theological seminary of the same Institution and was "The Live Store" "Always Reliable" I Overcoat Supremacy I No matter by what standard you gauge OUR "Overcoat" stocks, variety of fabrics—number of styles quality or value they stand supreme You'll be more than satisfied if you come to | "The Overcoat Fair" .We have endeavored to give Harrisburg the greatest "Overcoat" display in history and have achieved it that statement covers a lot of territory, but a visit to this "Live Store" will unfold styles, weaves and patterns seemingly without end. But that's why we are getting the overcoat business —the people know they can find what they want when they come HERE in addition, they get that "something else" in the way of service, satisfac tion and the greater values our customers expect more here and we see that they are never disappointed. t # I Try This Dependable Doutrich Service I "Manhattan Shirts" "Stetson Hats" I Kuppenheimer Clothes | ' j graduated in 1861. In 1862 he was called to the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Tarentum, Pa. Three years later the clergyman went to assume a charge at New Castle. Ind., remain ing there until 1870, when he was placed over a mission field in Illinois. Five years afterward, Mr. Bell went to .Springfield, 111., and served as pastor until 1877, when he served as supply at New Castle, Ind. Later he became pastor of a church at Indiana, Pa., and In 1882 he came to this city. He serv ed the Allegheny charge three years. During his declining years, Mr. Bell relinquished active pastoral duties but he served in later years at New Florence and Morrellville, Pa. He was Repfiblican in politics and a stock holder in the Altoonfi Gazette, at one time. On August 28, 1861, the Rev. Mr. Bell wedded Miss Nettie R. Hatch, daughter of Warner Hatch, Spring field, Ohio. Two sons. Warner H. Bell, formerly- managing editor of the Al toona Gazette, now of Boston: Frank Bell, of Harrlsburg, and a daughter, Mrs. Ida Spaulding, of Maine, were born to them, and who survive their father. Mrs. Bell died several years ago." The funeral services will be held at the First Lutheran Church, Altoona, ' to-morrow. NOVEMBER 6, 1917. Four Enlist From City and Suburban Towns The following recruits enlisted at th 6 United States Army recruiting headquarters at 325 Market street, yesterday: Russel C. Byers, 1836 Regina street, Twenty-third Engi neers; Samuel M. Mumma, High splrc,, Twenty-third Engineers; Ray mond H. Suydam, Steelton, Twenty third Engineer; and Leßoy B. Al bright, 1610 Hunter street, National Guard of Pennsylvania. Coal Prices Increase in Ohio Fields Washington, Nov. 6. —Coal prices In the Palmyra, Massilon and Jack son fields, of Ohio, were increased to day by the fuel administration as follows: Run of mine, from $2.35 to $3 .75; on prepared sizes from $2.60 to $4.00; slack and screenings from $2.10 to $3.50. 9 U. M. W. of A. Expects Big Wage Increase By Associated Press Pottsville, Pa., Nov. 6.—Leaders ofi the United Mine Workers expect t<J get the largest increase In wage* granted to anthracite mine workers in a number of years when they meel Dr. Garfield, fuel administrator, in Washington this week to discuss de< mands recently made. Keeping The Quality Up. LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE, the World-Famous Cure for Colds and Grip, is now 30c per box. On ac count of the advance in the price ot the six different Medicinal. Concen trated Extracts and Chemicals con-< tained in LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE, it was necessary to In crease the price to the Druggist. It has stood the test for a Quarter of a Century. It Is used by every Civil ized Nation.
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