12 CZERNIN SPEECH WIRED ENTENTE WAS DISTORTED Meaning Was Changed Com pletely in Version Sent From Berlin London, Feb. Ji. —Tiie most impor tant passage in the speech which Count Czernln, the Austro-Hungarlan Foreign Minister, delivered before the Reichsrath on January 24. wliich is now causing a storm of anti- Austrinn agitation in Germany and Bulgaria, was cleverly distorted so as to change completely its meaning in the version which the German Wolff Bureau permitted to go to England and America. Referring to President Wilson's proposals, the Austro-Hungarian Foreign Alinister was quoted as say ing: "I think there is no harm in stat ing that I regard the recent propos als of President Wilson as an ap preciable approach to the Austro- Hungarian point of view and that lo some of them Austria-Hungary joyfully could give her approval." But she must first lay down this principle—that in so far as these prepositions concern her allies, whether In the case of Germany's possession of Belgium or in the case of Turkey—Austria-Hungary, faith ful to her engagements to fight "to the end in defense of her allies, will defend the possessions of her allies as she would her own. That is the standpoint of our allies, in regard to which there is perfect reciprocity." The correct text of this section of Count speech as printed in the Vienna newspapers rollows: "So far as these propositions con cern her allies, whether in the case of German possessions, Belgium or Turkey, Austria-Hungary, faithful to her engagements, will go to the ex treme in defense of her allies.. She will defend the prewar possessions of her allies as she would her own." By removing the comma between "German possessions" and "Belgium" and by dropping the important ad jective "prewar," Count Czernin was made to say that he would defend Germany's possession of Belgium. This is the very thing he emphat ically disclaimed. He definitely dis sociated Belgium from German pos sessions and declared that Austria would defend only the prewar pos sessions of her allies. It is this declaration, obviously opposed to the German militarist program, which is causing such a storm in Berlin and Sofia. War Cabinet Measure Placed on Senate Shelf, Will Be Urged Later Washington, Feb. 6.—The Cham berlain bills providing for a war cabinet and a director of munitions will not be urged in the Senate at this time. This was decided upon yesterday by Senator Chamberlain, chairman of the Military Affairs Committee. Firm in the belief of their neces sity in the prosecution of the war, Senator Chamberlain and Senator Hitchcock have decided that a cam paign of education is necessary to bring the country to full realization of the necessity of the legislation contemplated by the bills before they are reported for a vote. Therefore, the committee will continue the in vestigation of the war, meanwhile holding the bills in the committee. These facts were learned after Senator Wadsworth, Republican, of New York, had addressed the Sen :ite on the two bills. After Senator Wadsworth left the floor, Senator Chamberlain and Senator Hitchcock discussed the future of the measures. It then was said a majority of the committee undoubtedly would sup port the bills, but that no effort would be made to force them upon the administration. It is considered that both the country and the ad ministration eventually will support the measures. The committee, it may be definite ly said, will not agree to the wish of the President and let the bills die. Eventually they will be reported to the Senate. Aleanwhile, the commit tee will consider any suggested amendments. In this connection it was recalled that Secretary Baker was invited to sutrsrest changes in the bills. A CLEM COMMON Ruddy Cheeks —Sparkling Eyes —Most Women Can Have Says Dr. Edwards, a Well-Known Ohio Physician Dr. F. M. Edwards for 17years treated scores of women for liver and bowel ail ments. During these years he gave to his patients a prescription made of a few well-known vegetable ingredients mixed with olive oil, naming them Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets. You will know them by their olive color. These tablets are wonder-workers on the liver and bowels, which cause a normal action, carrying off the waste and poisonous matter in one's system. If you have a pale face, sallow look, dull eyes, pimples, coated tongue, head aches, a listless, no-good feeling, all out of sorts, inactive bowels, you take one of Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets nightly for a time and note the pleasing results. Thousands of women as well as men take Dr. Edward s Olive Tablets—the successful substitute for calomel—now and then just tokeepin thepink of condi tion. 10c and 25c per box. All druggists. mmmmmmmm $25 Reward Ix>st From Pennsylvania Railroad Station Bull dog, hrindlc, with white forefeet and chest; wearing collar with owner's name on. Notify Captain C. Bamberger 2351 Ashmead Place Washington, D. C. wmmmmmmm I 1 WEDNESDAY EVENING, HAHRISBURG *&&& TELEGRAPH FEBRUARY 6, 1918 - O'NEIL PRAISES STATE ROAD MEN Says That They Ki-pt High ways Open This Winter at Great Personal Risk State Highway Commissioner J. Denny O'Neil, addressing the Penn sylvania State Society at its monthly luncheon here to-day, paid a high compliment to the courage and de votion of the state's road workers who have been keeping the state highways open for government use during the trying days of the past two months. He asserted that they have repeatedly risked their lives to keep the highways clear of snow that the war service communication requested by Washington might be maintained. Air. O'Neil explained at length the methods of the depart ment to keep this service in a high state of efficiency. The Public Service Commission to-day announced that it would give o general hearing here on February 19 on all complaints in which it was alleged that trolley companies were increasing fares from five to six cent* in violation of franchise ordinances. The subject will involve Pittsburgh and many other cities. Cornelius Shea, of Washington county one of the veterans of the State Capitol police force, who left on the first of the month, declared to-day that he had resigned and that' there was nothing to reports that he had been guilty of lese ma jeste in making remarks two years ago about the Governoc. The story was that some one had raked up the old remark and used it against the veteran. "The fact is T resigned," said Air. Shea to-day. He is known to hundreds of people throughout the state and was regarded as one of the most efficient policemen. Kobert If. Harris, of Tainaqua, was to-day appointed captain in the Pennsylvania Reserve Militia, and assigned to Company 1., Second In fantry; Roy A. Scott, Schuylkill Haven, was appointed first lieuten ant and assigned to the same com pany and Irvin Schwartz, Pine Grove, appointed first lieutenant and assigned to Company AI. Robert Grimm, Connellsville, was appointed captain of Company C, Third In fantry. State lire marshals arc in the same position as members of the state po lice as regards costs In suits and money so collected must be turned into the State Treasury, according to an opinion given Fire Marshal Port by the Attorney General to day. S. I). Hoffner, of Bradford, was to-day appointed coroner of Mc- Kean county. MemlH'rs of tlio Slate Commission to codify insurance laws called for a meeting here to-day were compell ed to wait several hours for mem bers from the West who were de layed in reaching the city and the organization will be effected to night. Deputy Attorney General Hurgest in an opinion to Secretary of Agri culture Patton holds that county treasurers must perform work inci dental to enforcement of the dog li cense code without compensation because no provision was made for such payments but that they may employ additional clerks. He does not have to pay postage on licenses issued. Applicants must advance postage if they want tags and re ceipts mailed. Tin l State Compensation Hoard has set aside its order for a new hearing in the claim of Smith vs. McTurk Coal Company, Girardville, and given .the claimants ten days in which to tile reasons why a new hearing should not be granted. The Public Service Commission will announce its decision in regard to the Philadelphia electric rate in crease late to-day and it is reported that a dissenting opinion will be filed. Members of the commission to day declined to make any statement as to the way the majority voted. liiizemc county luis been coining to the front strong with candidates for the position of chief of mines, the name of 11. G. Davis, of King ston, being added to-day to the! names of Messrs. Button and Welsh, already beard, and Johnston, Lack awanna. Mr. Welsh is inspector in the Nanticoke Held, but lives in Wilkes-Barre, and has mine work ers' backing, while Mr. Button is superintendent of the Mt. Lookout mine of the Temple Coal Company. Attorney General Brown declared to-day when asked if he was going to become the chairman of the O'Neii campaign committee, "Not that I know of." Mr. Brown remark ed that he hud enough work to do. Ex-Senator C. E. Mills, of Brad ford, to-day hearded a delegation to ask Commissioner O'Neii for improv ed roads about Sayre. The State Water Supply Commis sion was in session here to-day, but held no hearings. •lames Scarlet, Danville: Ex-Judge A. L. Shay, Pottsville; Senators F. K. Baldwin, Austin, and W. C. Mc- Donnell, Shamokin, were at the CapitOl to-day. State normal school principals spent to-day with State Superintend ent Schaeffer discussing changes in courses and also the problem of whether to shorten courses because of war conditions, especially price of coal. It is probable that some changes will be agreed upon in studies. Nt i\i:i) i\ r.xi'i.osioN Elmer West, 11(13 South Ninth street, confined to the Harrisburg Hospital with burns sustained at the Central Iron and Steel Company, yes terday, is reported improved. Elmer Weaver, 1 SI4 North Second street, and Charles Cookley, 1113 South Ninth street, who were also burned in the explosion of the blast furnace, were removed to their homes from tlie hos pital to-day. Samuel Adams, 1015 Fox street, and Charles Welker, 1330 Susquehanna street, were treated at the dispensary for burns received in the same gas explosion, but were re moved to their homes yesterday. HE DARKENED HIS GRAY HAIR They Iscd to Call Him Grandpa: New They Call Him Kid Tells How He I)U1 It Mr. J. A. McCrea, a well known resident of San Francisco, who was called Daddy and Grandpa on ac count of his white hair, and who darkened it with a simple home made mixture, recently made the fol lowing statement: "Anyone can prepare a simple mixture at home, at very little cost, that will darken gray hair and make it soft and glossy. To a half pint of water add I ounce of bay rum, a small box of Barbo Compound and Vi ounce of glycerine. These ingre dients can be bought at any drug store at very little cost. Apply to tho hair twice a week until the de sired shade is obtained. This will make a gray-haired person look twenty years younger. It does not color the scalp, is not sticky or greasy and does not rub off. My friends now call me 'Kid.' " SECRETARIES OF SCHOOL BOARDS IN CONVENTION Directors Will Go Into An nual Session Here Tomorrow The fifth annual convention of the Association ol' School Hoard Secre taries of Pennsylvania, is being held in the Technical High School Audi torium to-day. Following registra tion of delegates this morning. D. D. Hammelbaugh, president of the as sociation, and secretary of the Har ris! burg school district, spoke to the convention, giving his report as pres ident. C. M. Piper, Altoona, spoke on the subject, "Committees or No Committees in the Hoard," and mem bers of the association dismissed the subject. Because of the ab sence of James G. Sansom, Wilkins burg, a paper prepared by him on "Standardization of School Supplies" was read by W. T. llorton, McKees port, vice-president of the associa tion. A nominating committee was selected. I'onsisting of the follow ing members: Airs. E. H. S. McCau ley. Beaver; F. L. Bensinger, Frank lin: A. Lincoln Casile, Chester: Mr. Kankin and Mr. Carey, Pottstown. "Selection and Supervision of Janitors," was discussed by Robert E. Richardson, Reading, and other speakers. The concluding paper on the morning schedule was "Miscel laneous Repairs and Replacements," discussed by R. E. Peifer, Easton. Papers scheduled for discussion this afternoon were: "Preparation and Recording of l Minutes," Dr. R. M. Bolenious, t.an-! caster: "Special Problems of Fourth i Class Districts," 1.. 1,. Yoder, Holl-I sopple; "The Secretary's Relation to 1 tlie Educational System," Mrs. E. S. j H. McCauley, Beaver; and "The Secretary's Tenure of office." Rees F. Davies, Edwardsville. Election of officers will be held this after noon. The evening session will be a continuation of the business meet ing. The twenty-third annual conven tion of the directors department of the Pennsylvania State Educational Association will be held in the Tech nical High School Auditorium to morrow and Friday. Governor Martin G. Brumbaugh will be one of the speakers. Other prominent speakers have accepted the invitation of the association, among them, Calvin X. Kendall, commissioner of education of New Jersey: Cheesman A. Her rick, president of Girard College; Dr. Samuel Hamilton, superinten dent of Allegheny county, and oth ers. BUILDINGSHIPS NEXT TO FIGHTING [Continued from First Page.] to give the best and most efficient j work." Must Hun Three Shifts The fact that shipyards are work ing only one shift six days a week was characterized by Mr. Piez as "monstrous." "If we are to kep ahead of. the submarine campaign," said he. "we must run three shifts a day fifty-two weeks in the year." Mr. Piez's statement follows: "Within sixty days huge govern ment yards will be completed and soon thereafter more than pO.OOO workmen will be required to furnish for them the three eight-hour shifts necessary if these yards are to turn out ships according to schedule. "The Shipping Board now has 716 shipways, 302 for wooden ships and 414 are for steel construction. Condition Is Monstrous "The yards in which they are es tablished are only working one eight-hour shift per day, six days a week. This is monstrous. If we are to keep ahead of the submarine we must run three shifts per day, fifty two weeks in the year. . "Our program calls for the con struction in 1918 of eight times the tonnage delivered in 1916, at a cost of more than a billion dollars. The Shipping Board has the necessary yards, the materials and the money —all that is lacking is a spirit in the nation that will send a quarter of a million American mechanics into the yards to give their best and most efficient work. "I am sorry to say at the present time the native-born American work man is not the mainstay of the ship yard, for he is there only to the ex tent of thirty-five per cent, of the men employed and to the extent of sixty-five per cent, we are forced to depned on f6relgn-born labor. Men Are Necessary "We all honor the men in uniform and the sairje honor must be given to the men who go to r ork in the, yards. Just as the navy is the first line of the British empire and just as Germany depends upon her sub marines, so must America depend for victory upon the shipbuilders in the American yards. To the women of America I say: 'Snd your men to the shipyards for they will be doing there no less a service than in the Army or in the Navy and they will be returned to you safe and well | paid, after having per/ormed a duty that is a primal necessity of this war.' " Hurley "Passes Buck" on Ship Building Fiasco; Wilson Takes Up Problem Washington, Feb. G. —President Wilson took up personally the ship ping problem last night, and at a conference with Chairman Hurlev of the Shipping Board, went into the great problem of procuring tonnage for the movement of American troops and supplies overseas. Every phase of the question was I discussed, Including the progress of the government building program, plans for obtaining Allied ships for transporting soldiers and negotia tions with the European neutrals for tonnage to release American vessels for transAtlantlc service. The Presi dent was particularly interested in the proposal to obtain additional ships by reducing imports probably one-half. A full realization of the extent to which America's troop movement to France depends on tonnage has come not only to this government but to the Allies as well, and it was indi cated that one of the chief topics at the recent session of the Supremo War Council at Versailles was that of finding ships for that purpose. A big American army is substantially ready to go, but before it Is sent the War Department wanted to be as sured It can be supplied. Ships are available to transport the men; the problem Is keeping them furnished with materials with which to fight A million men on the fighting front will require, according.to the best estimates available, from four to seven million tons of shipping in con tinuous service across the 3,000 miles of water between America and SCHOOL BOARD VIEWERS MEET Divorce Court Ends With Many Cases on Con tinued List The lirst meeting Hi of the viewers up hold to-day in the City Council chamber. A number of properties held by an estate which is involved in bankruptcy proceedings are*included in the ones which the School Board will take over. The board of viewers includes James D. Saltsman-, Paul G. Smith and Earl E. Uraeff. Divorce Court Kiml* —The last three cases on the divorce court list were heard this morning. While there were fifty-live cases on .the list a number of these were continued. Register Returns —James G. Miles, Deputy Register of AVills, returned yesterday from a business trip to New York. Philadelphia and Scran ton. Sell Kunston Property—The sale of the three-story brick dwelling at 130 Mulberry street, owned by the late Emma E. Funston, was report ed to-day. C. C. Buch. who is in charge of the estate, sold the prop erty to E. C. Ensminger, who resold it to I-iaura V. Schermerhorn for J 4,200. Drafted Men Start For Camp Meade State draft headquarters to-day received reports that the first of the men, ordered to Camp Meade to make up shortages had started from eastern counties, but that very few had ben moved from western tier counties to Camp Sherman. The btilk of the Camp Meade men will be moved to-morrow. Headquarters to-day urged all medical boards to advance their work as rapidly as possible so that there would be no delays in getting men ready for the big movement later in the month to complete the first call. Local boards were also asked to hurry along their work and orders to complete industrial census cards and questionnaires at once were given to a number of boards which have fallen behind in that work. Fishman's Case Is Before Mr. Brecht Samuel Fishman's complaint against the system of making charges for steam heat for consum ers of the Harrisburg Light and Power Company was heard by Public Service Commissioner Brecht this afternoon. He claims that he was overcharged and that th£re is water in the pipes which he had to pay for. The Middletown complaint against the Middletown and Swatara Water Company was heard to-day after many delays. Numerous other cases were heard. Including that of the city of Wilkes-Rarre against the Wilkes- Barre Company, a portest against gas rates. U. S. a Cobelligerent; Not a Political Ally Washington, Feb. 6.—Commentins on the statements of the three Pre miers as a result of the war council at Versailles, officials here yesterday emphasized that while the United States might agree with the conclu sions of the conference, it is still in the status of a co-belligerent rather than a political ally. It was made clear, however, there was no disagreement with the state ment of the Premiers. "Red" Huston to Head Tech Basketball Team It became known to-day that Fred "Red" Huston has been elected cap-- tain of the Tech hih basketball team by his teammates. Huston is a mem ber of the Senior class and has been playing on the Maroon team since he entered the school. Europe. The United States can lay its' hands on about four million tons now and expects to build during the year anywhere from three to six mil lion tons more. Cannot Complete Program While Chairman Hurley was pre paring for the President a complete report on the shipping situation. Civil Engineer Frederick R. Harris, of the Naval Bureau of Yards and Docks, who for three weeks was general manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, was giving a Sen ate investigating committee an opti- J mistic view of shipbuilding progress. | It is possible. Mr. Harris said, for the I government to complete this yeay its original program of 6,000,000 tons of construction. The President was told by Mr, Hurley that bad weather In January cut construction of commandeered ships fully sixty per cent. The Shlp ning Board's plans for building up 5 great shipyard workers" reserve and for obtaining more work out of shipyard labor at present engaged were outlined. Recruiting for the re serve is progressing well and speak ers are starting out to visit the yards to appeal to the men to do their best as a patriotic duty. Production Estimate "Pessimistic" In his testimony before the Senate committee Mr. Harris said the esti mate of a maximum of 3,000,00 tons of American ship production this year made last week by J. W. Powell, vice president of the Bethlehem Ship building Corporation, was pessimis tic, and that he believed the fabri cated ship program would be entire ly successful. Mr. Harris asked to be relieved of duty with the fleet corporation be cause of lack of authority in carry ing on his work. He said Chairman Hurley allowed subordinates In the corporation to report over his head. Some of what he called the short comings of the board were excused by the witness on the ground that the organization was eyolved "over night" and that Its lack of business methods was partially due to the fact that It had no business standing such as private corporations have. The committee has about conclud ed Its Investigation of the Shipping Board, but It will meet again at the call of Chairman Fletcher to take up some minor matters. OFFICERS GUARD VAULTS HOLDING INQUIRY RECORDS Papers Desired in Packing House Investigation Are in Charge of Marshals By Associated Press Chicago. Feb. 6.—Deputy United I States marshals to-day still guarded j the vault of Henry Veeder, attorney | for Swift & Company, after an all night vigil following a raid on the lawyer's offices yesterday, growing out of the Federal Trade Commis sion's inquiry into alleged Illegal acts of the packers. The deputies expected to remain on guard at the vault until the court decides some time to-day whether papers taken may be examined and the search of other documents continued. The raid on the Veeder offices was made under authority of a federal search and seizure warrant, issued by Judge K. M. and conduct ed under direction of Francis J. Heney, counsel for the Federal Trade Commission, in its inquiry into the affairs of tile packers. The docu ment alleges that the packers stored foodstuffs contrary to the provisions of the federal food act; made false entries pertaining to ownership and control of subsidiary companies, and conspired to defraud the United States Government by collusive bid- I ding on contracts to furnish com- j modities for the use of the Army I and Navy. Coal Dealers Plan For Better Methods to Handle Situation During Shortage A committee of five members of the Harrisburg Retail Coal Healers' As sociation was appointed last night at the coal dealers' meeting, to devise plans for perfecting a system of hand ling coal orders that will facilitate deliveries. A number of the coal deal ers are in favor of a plan of having all coal orders received at one cen tral office, and distributed among the dealers that can handle them best as far as the delivery and the coal on hand are concerned. Deal ers think this plan will eliminate many useless trips by their teams," as every consumer will be supplied with coal from a coal yan-d in his immedi ate vicinity. It will also eliminate the necessity for customers to go from one dealer to another to hunt up one who has a coal supply. Under the proposed plan, the customer's order will be turned over by the central of llce to a dealer who has the size or dered. The committee of five will devise means for the practical operation of the plan, and submit a report at an other meeting of the dealers, to be held Friday night. Some of the deal ers are so much in favor of the plan that they announced they would like to receive orders from Mr. Hiekok, county fuel administrator, authorizing all dealers to submit to a trial of the plan. Dealers said this morning that members of the association are equal ly divided in favor of the plan and against it. Those against it. they say, are only waiting to be shown the ad vantage of the idea. 'German Spy' Found Guilty at Boyd Memorial Trial Accused of being; a German spy. Noble Frank, of Harrisburg, was ar raigned before Justice Garrett Wall at 8 o'clock Monday evening in the Men's room of the Boyd Memorial Building, Ned Williamson and Oscar Crislow were attorneys for the people and Calvin Frank and Elmer Herring for the defense. It was brought out that the accused had been gathering information in Washington and other centers which he was attempting to get through to the Kaiser. Jt was proved that in Scrappervllle he had been instrumental in blowing up the works of the Pipe and Pipe Bending Co., of that city. The lawyers of the defense exercised all their ingen uity but found themselves unable to save their client for the Jury brought in a verdict of guilty and tile spy was sentenced to death at sunrise. Yes, it was a mock trial—the monthly meeting of the famous Hick-a-Thrift class of the Pine Stree Presbyterian Sunday school. The Hicks are a live bunch and the pub llic may rest assured that they will allow no German Intrigue in Harris burg as long as the Boyd Memorial is standing. Last Twelve Months Saw Fewer Cases of Contagion Contagious diseases reported in the city during 1917 totalled 1,495, as com pared with 3,929 for 1916, according to a statistical record compiled at the City Health Bureau. The high total in 1916 was caused by two big epidemics, one of measles, which necessitated closing all schools, and the other of typhoid fever, when it was found that contaminated ice cream was being sold. There were no serious epidemics last year, although 453 cases of chickenpox were report ed. The totals follow: 1917—1916 Typhoid fever 23 402 Scarlet fever 123 li Smallpox 1* 0 Chickenpox 45.1 19J Diphtheria 124 Measles !£•} 2530 German measles *7 14 Whoopingcough IIS Pneumonia 4 b 44 Krysipelas -* Mumps '? 7® Ophthalmia 1' 14 Scabies J J Impetigo * p Tetanus " jj Infantile paralysis .. 4 b Tuberculosis •••••• 17 J Cerebro spinal meningitis.. • 0 Totals 1495 3^29 Red Cross Plans For Inventory of Knitting Members of the executive commit tee of the Harrisburg Chapter. Ameri can Bed Cross, met In the basement of the Public Library yesterday af. ternoon. The knitting department situation was discussed and it was decided that it would be necessary to have a report on all finished and unfinished goods from the volunteer workers, In order that an inventory may be taken. "This does not mean that unfinished goods must be left at headquarters," said Mrs. B. IJ. Gill espie secretary. "It does not mean that people are asked to bring their un finished work to headquarters where we will take account of stock. The people may then take the work back to their homes." After the knitting department is moved to the Public Library this week, a new policy will be announced. This Is now in the hands of a committee who will an nounce their decision within a week. David Kaufman was elected as a member of the executive committee to serve for the rest of the year. MARY PICKFORD AT REG ENT IN "STELLA MARIS" MARY PICKFORD,/Stella Maris'V** AnAKTCBAFT Picture Mary" Pickford, idol of theatergoers everywhere, will appear in her lat est Artcraft picture, "Stella Maris," dramatized from the novel of the same name, at the Regent Theater to-morrow, Friday and Saturday. This picture packed the Strand Theater, New York City, every afternoon and evening last week, and was spoken of by New York newspapers as the best tiling Miss Pickford has ever done. , latmseooerel ORPHEUM To-night—"Henpecked Henry." . MAJESTIC High Grade of Vaudeville. COLONIAL. To-day and to-motrow P. W. Grif fith's "The Birth of a Nation." Friday and Saturday Mae Marsh in "Fields of Honor." REGENT To-day, double attraction Wallace Reid in "The Squaw Man's Son," and itoscop Arbuckle in "Out West." Thursday, Friday and Saturday—Mary Pickford in "Stella Marls." VICTORIA To-day—-Theda Bara in "The Rose of Blood," also a "Milk-fed Vamp." Thursday Miriam Cooper in "Be trayed," and "Vengeance and the Woman." Friday and Saturday Tom Mix In "Cupid's Round Up." Monday and Wednesday—Enid Mark ley in "Cheating the Public." A pleasing variety show is appear ing at the Majestic the first half of this week. "Willard's At tlie Temple of Music," an artis- Mnjestlp tic vocal and instrumental musical offering, presented by eight people, is the headliner, and this act is surrounded by Rowley and Young, two young men of pleasing appearance, in a lively dancing nov elty; The Shattucks, clever comedy jugglers; Violet Besson and Company, I offering an amusing little sketch en titled- "The High Cost of Living," and Morgan and Parker, young couple, in a breezy song and patter skit. The vaudeville bill for the last half of this week is headed by "The Dream Garden." a spectacular musical offer ing, presented by six charming girls. Grouped around this attraction are: Smith Austin and Company, comedy variety entertainers; Gardner and Bartelle, comedy blacltface artists; Marie Russell, in a singing offering, and Arnold and Florenz, sensational equilibrists. No one who has seen "The Birth of a Nation," one of the greatest of all spectacles, which is "Tlie Birth of now being shown at n Nation" at the Colonial Theater, the Colonial will say aught but that D. W. Griffith has shown himself to be the master stage director of the world. "The Birth of a Nation" is not a photoplay in the accepted sense of that word. It is a master creation, an epic story presented with the realism of actu ality by talented players who seem to be living again in the "times that tried men's souls." There is no one who is not moved and thrilled by the clash of great armies on the field of battle and that appeal is to all sorts ard conditions of men, women and children, as is evidenced by every au dience that gathers to enjoy this eighth wonder of the world. While the fine artistic execution is truly epoch-making, probably the basic rea son for its phenomenal success is to be found in the theme. It is a big historical romance, treating of the .nost momentous period in the history of the United States, a period which is not only highly important in the story of this country, but one which is still remembered by living men. pecked Henry," is described by an en thusiastic re "Henpecked Henry" viewer as a at the Orpheum ' perpetual suc cession of side splitting scenes piled one on the other with such speed and gusto that the. giggles are doing the continuous." The producing managers make the claim I that it is the funniest show in the i world. It is said in many towns the laughter has been so loud and con tinued that attaches of the theaters have been compelled to caution the laughers against so much noise. It will be presented at the Orpheum for the last time to-night. The peerless Theda Bara, of motion picture fame, and the woman who has scored hundreds of Therin Bnrn, In triumphs, never por "Tbe Itose trayed a better ot Hlood." character than that nt the Victoria of the young and beautiful Russian revolutionist, who is called upon to slay her own husband, the Premier of the Empire, so that the cause may progress. Just what becomes of this ; Receipe for a Mild Laxative Cough Syrup i Made With Granulated Sugar and Mt'iitho-I-nxcne in About Five Minutes Make a syrup with a pint of gran ulated sugar and a half pint of boil ing water, cool and pour in to a bottle or jar. Then add the con tents of a 2% oz. bottle of Mentho- LAxene, shake well and take a tea spoonful 4 to 8 times a day for head or chest colds, coughs, bron chitis, whooping cough or catarrh of head and throat. Actually, the very first dose will show you the wonderful virtues in Mentho-Laxene. It is penetrating, healing, soothing and curative to a greater - extent than anything ever discovered. Children like it and adults use it from Maine to Califor nia. Physicians prescribe it, hos pitals use it, and why should not you enjoy the benefits of a cheap, home made remedy free from narcotic, sickening drugs. Ask your drug gist for Mentho-Ijaxene and insist on getting it, for it is guaranteed to please every purchaser or money back, by The Blackburn Products Co., Dayton, Ohio. UNDERTAKER 1745 Chas. H. Mauk n both sl PRIVATE AMBULANCE PHONES most powerful situation makes one of the strongest dramatic climaxes shown upon the screen. "The Hose of ltlood" will be shown to-day for the last times, together with the rollick ing, laugh-provoking William Fox comedy called "The Milk-fed Vamp." Admission. 10 cents and 15 cents, as usual. For to-morrow Miriam Cooper, in "Betrayed," will be the attraction, and another interesting part of tiita great serial, "Vengeance and the Wo man," featuring William Duncan and Carol Hollowa.v. Benj. Law Forster, Oldest Member of Bar Association, Dies in Philadelphia Home Benjamin Law Forster. 84, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wil liam R. Duncan, in Philadelphia, yesterday. He was the oldest mem ber of the Dauphin County Bar As sociation. He was admitted to the bar Janu ary 22, 1858, and practiced law In the city for more than fifty years. He had offices here for many years with Joseph C. McAlarney, one of the leading barristers of the. county. He retired from active practice sev eral years ago, and has been resid ing with his daughter In Philadel phia. During the early part of his legal career he was a law clerk in the of fice of the Attorney General in Gov ernor Pattison's first term. He was also a Democratic candidate for Con- Kress at one time. General John Forster, his father, was one of the most prominent men of the state and a well-known clti | zen of Harrisburg. He was in serv ice during the War of 1812, was a member of the State Senate from 1814 to 1818 and was a banker in this city. Lewistown, Hollidaysburg and Pittsburgh. His mother was the daughter of Benjamin Daw, of Mif flin county and the widow of a Piesbyterian minister. General Forster lived at 7 South Front street, Harrisburg, for many years. He was the owner of much real estate and "Forster's Island" was named for him. Mr. Forster, the deceased, married Annie Alricks. Two children sur vive, Mrs. William R. Duncan, Phil adelphia, and J. Douglas Forster. The latter is in Haiti as a civil en gineer. He has been at work for several years in South America, Nicaragua and the Canal Zone. Mr. Forster's body will be brought here from Philadelphia for burial in the family plot in the Harrisburg cemetery. AMUSEMENTS MAJESTIC THEATER Wllnier mid Vincent Vaudeville I To-Day Last Day to See Willard's Temple of Music Vanlevllle*N (JreatfMt Novelty Mimical OfferltiK McCarthy & Faye Comedy Variety Ofl'erluK; 3 Other Kxeelleat Feature* 3 HERE TO-MORROW The Melody Garden Pretty filrln Henatlful Scenery l <jiOD MUSIC f [ORPIIEUM TO-NIGHT Mgr TIIE FUNNIEST SHOW IN THE WOULD HENPECKED HENRY PRICES 25c TO *1 TOMORROW CHAN. RAKER'S SPEEDWAY GIRLS " n " ARTHUR MAYER nnd DOIJ.Y HUNCH LADIES SMEk 10c Natural History Society Modern Mound Uulldrra < Ant* 1 Wonderfully Illustrated DR. S. C. SCHMUCKER of Went Chester State .Normal School Technical High School Auditorium Wed. Feb. 0—7.30 O'Clock. AIIIIIINMIOO, 2.1E Natural HUtory Soelety. PENNA. FARMERS WILLING TO SELL Wheat Standing Ready For Any Comer, but no Pur ehaser in Sight "Farmers of Pennsylvania are ready and willing to sell thousands of bushels of wheat right now, but there is no one to take it. The mills of this state have bought up all they can take under the regulations and can not purchase any more," said Governor Brumbaugh to-day after a conference with members of the State Agricultural Committee. "From what I have learned there are many farm ers who read Secretary Pattern's call to them to sell their wheat and who have tried to do so, but there is no one to take it. The price is lixed and the farmers are ready. The nation needs the wheat and we have it. It is not up to the farmers." Secretary Patton said that he had received many inquiries as to how to sell wheat an.l that farmers were anxious to sell. The Governor and secretary spent an hour this morning and some time this afternoon endeavoring to get the members of the commission to get ofl their high horse over the adminis tration of the Department of Agricul ture, especially in the matter of con tinuation of appointments. The com missioners claim that they have not been consulted and it is believed n way to soothe injured feelings will be fbund, 10. U. Dorsett, chief of markets, whom the commission re fused to confirm and who is the Gov ernor's personal selection, was on band for the afternoon meeting. Your Health CASCARAE? QUININE The standard cold cure for 20 yearn in tablet form —safe, sure, no opiates - -cures cold in 24 hours—grip in 3 days. Money back if it fails. Get the genuine box with Red top and Mr. Hill's picture on it. I Costs less, gives tulnlmß 24 Tablets for 25c. U r iyr At Any Drug Stora VMll My AMITSimNTS [VICTOR I A TO-DAY l,nut Chance to See Theda Bara I \ TIIE "ROSE OF BLOOD" TO-MORROW ONLY MIRIAM COOPER in "BIBTRAY BSD" FRIDAY and SATURDAY TOM MINX in "CUPID'S ROUNDUP" A<l mission, 15e. Children, lOe. V j THE BIRTH OF A NATION To-day and To-morrow ) Shown continuously from \ 10 a. m. to 11.30 p. m. at Bargain Prices. | Balcony 25c. Orchestra 35c. I —— wmmmmm—mm—mm—mamm hhhh mJ [REGENT Admission, 10 and 15 Cents nOUBI.K ATTRACTION WALLACE REID in "THE SQUAW MAN'S SON" ) First Time Shown In HnrrlnbnrK. Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle in His Newmt lielenw "OUT WEST" A SCREAM. The erltim o f Mnn lay any It the heat that Arhurkle hn.M ever appeared In. TO-MORROW, FRIDAY and SATURDAY Mary Pickford In Her Newest Artcraft Release "Stella Maris" By Wm. I. Locke. ('rltlen of New York pnpera nay it one of tlic bent productions Mary l'lekford linn iippeured In. In thin production Mian l'lekforil llny* n double role, nppenrliiK In two entirely different chiirnetera. Showing now in the biggest cities at admission ranging from 25c to SI.OO. Owing to the enormous cost of this special Mary Pickford production we are forced to charge a slight ad vance in admission. Afternoon 10c and 15c Evening ■ 10c and 20c
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