58 ELECTRIC COS. FILE INCREASES Public Service Commission Has Much on File Regard ing Advances in Rates \\\ tl,e electric com- V\\VVp4IOV panics operating \ have field notices with the Public ■ Service Commis -1 Nil propose to ad ■ fGlSstJliJfllfc vance rates since HfJ — —the first of Jan uwEtfuMMa nary. This is the largest number over known to file even in a year, since the Public Service Act became effective and in every instance the advances are declared to be neces sary, because of increased cost of fuel, labor and materials. In a number of cases objections have been filed and hearings held. in the same period there have been notices of increases filed by twenty-four gas companies, while twenty telephone companies, most of them rural lines, doing a purely local business, have given notice of advances in rates. Over a dozen of traction systems have advanced to the six cent rate, most of them meeting objections. SAVE YOUR HAIR AND BEAUTIFY IT WITH 'DANDERINE* Spend a few cents! 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We sincerely believe, regardless of everything else advertised, that if you desire soft, lustrous, beautiful hair and lots of it—no dandruff—no itch ig scalp and no more falling hair— you must use Knowlton's Danderine. if eventually—why not now?— Adv. I GiOBE ja Announces Its Readiness fflj For Spring . ||| To-day is the formal opening of K yffijl the Spring season for 1918, although c^P^fiSj many men who recognize GLOBE supremacy in style and design have || already made their selections. J^f The styles we offer for men and j V)w : 1 hovs are very unusual these t (fx\ i^wifl are unusual times —to devise I'j JfjiP) ' J|3 ultra styles consistent with war /'/ jl Jnwl , times has taxed the brains of our 111 VM |jj JjS designers to tlie limit —but as usual J(j [Li wfk [ra>! we offer models extraordinary. yjj jq g GLOBE STYLES as displayed in our windows NOW, will ■ be the style guide for Harrisburg's best dressed men. j THE GLOBE I I Ihnw^^inrtll WETWESDAY EVENING, Steam and water companies have also increased rates. Taxes Coming In. —Payments of State taxes of almost every kind are being 1 made in large amounts this month, some of the big corporations, presenting checks running into hun dreds of thousands of dollars, while insurance and banking companies are also making large payments. The money is not remaining idle long, however, because of the de mands for payment of counties for aid for road improvements, road maintenance and the bills for char itable institutions. Expect Big Crops—The bulletin of the State Department of Agricul ture, declares that "the farmers of Pennsylvania are planning for one of the largest corn crops that haa ever b?en planted in the state. The question of labor alone will hold back a record crop. Crane Code Heady —The code de vised by the State Industrial Board for safety in operation of cranes has been completed by the board and is now being distributed. It is effec tive at once. Board Adjourns —The State Com pensation Board adjourned' to-day after hearing several appeals. De cisions will be announced in a few days. Governor Vrsres Caution—Gover nor Brumbaugh last night sent a letter to Adjutant General Beary calling attention to the effect of ,the draft upon agricultural labor and urging that care be taken to see that men entitled to deferred classifica tion get it. Will Open Bids—State Highway Commissioner O'Neil has announced that he will open bids oi} April 4 for construction of highways in New Oxford borough, Chester county: North Tovanda and Ulster town ships, Bradford county: Sewickley and South Huntingdon townships, Westmoreland county; Green town ship, Erie county; Wilson township, Northampton county. Studying Bids—The bids submitted for Camp Hill borough and Swatara township have been placed before Commissioner O'Neil for consider ation. There may be readvertise ments. Making: Repairs —According to what was learned to-day repairs are being made to the line of the Wil liam Valley Water Company, In Williamstown in accord with the order of the Public Service Com mission. Filed—Edmund James, Republican, second Cambria, and Edward I-ippart, Republican. Clear field, to-day filed nominating peti tions. Dog Law Rules —Borough ordi nances prohibiting shooting of fire arms within limits were never in tended to forbid peace officers from discharging firearms in course of duty, declares Deputy Attorney Gen eral H. K. Daugherty, in an opinion to Secretary of Agriculture Patton deciding points raised under the dog license code. He also decides that dogs on the farm of owners or keep ers are not runnning at large and that men who failed to make appli cation for licenses for dogs prior to January 15, may do so later and se cure licenses. Illg Hearing Set—The Public Serv ice Commission to-day fixed April 18 at Wilkes-Barre for hearing the eleven complaints against the in crease of fare of the Wilkes-Barre railways. The boroiigh of Ashley to day filed a complaint against the company. The entire commission will sit to-morrow In Philadelphia when the complaints against the Philadel phia Rapid Transit Company are heard. Superior Court The Superior Court to-day heard the appeal of the dairy and food commissioner from arrest of judgment after con viction in a "canning compound" case in Bedford county courts. The Attorney General's Department rep resented the state which charges that the compound contained matter de leterious to health and which asked sentence. No decisions were given*. Dauphin county cases wore taken up late to-day. The Harmony Electric Company appeal was put back on the list and ordered to be argued In Pittsburgh. Want a Troop— Erie's Chamber of Commerce, Manufacturers' Associa tion and other bodies have asked the state police department to detail a whole troop of the police to guard munitions plants outside of the city. Superintendent George C. I.fimb will make an inspection to-morrow. Now Ofliecrs—Joseph P. Robinson, Bradford, was appointed major; George B. Shields, of Wiikinsburg, captain and quartermaster and Harry B. Bradley, captain and com missary in the Third infantry of the Reserve Militia to-day. John R. Mott Still Has Confidence in Russia New York.—Dr. John R. Mott, general secretany of the Intefna tional Committee of the Y. M./C. A., in an address here to-day, on "Im pressions of Russia," gained as a member of the special mission, headed by Elihu Root, declared he had "greater faith in Russia than ever" and that, although, "much woe' must yet come as a result of the revolution, "Russia will in the end be swung into a democracy such as ours." It was the part of the United States to set up a vigorous counter propaganda in Russia to that used by the Germans, said Dr. Mott. "First, the war must be won," he de clared, "and then we must show the' Russians that we fully sympathize with their aims and lend them mor al, financial and economic support." Expect No Rafts Down West Branch This Spring Lock Haven, Pa.—James L. Mc- Gonigal, of Pottsdale, who is a visi tor in this city, says he will float no rafts down the river this spring And so far as he knew no one else will put any timber in the river this year. Hence, this will be the first year that no rafts will comit down the river. When the lumber industry was booming, more than 1,000 rafts were run to this city each spring and in recent years from two to a dozen were brought down, but this spring may mark the end of rafting on the V\ est Branch until the forests grow again. Deaths and Funerals JOII >"KE\I)RIC KCORXPROPST Funeral services for John Hendrick Ccrnpropst, aged 86, will be held to morrow morning at 10 o'clock at his late residence, 617 Mahantongo street, the Rev. E. E. Snyder, pastor of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be In the Newville cemetery. Mr. Cornpropst died Monday at his ate residence. He is survived by a son, Joseph; a daughter, Annie, Carlisle; a sister, Snow, Harrisburg, and a brother. Samuel, of Michigan. MHS. CATHERINE I„ BVTI.EH Funeral services for Mrs. Cather ine L Butler, who died of pneumonia at Harrisburg, were held yesterday morning from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank M. Grove, Boil ing Springs. The Rev. George Ed ward Reed officiated, assisted by the Rev. A. S. "Williams, pastor of the Camp Curtin Memorial Methodist Church. Pallbearers were: J. A. Beltzhoover, J. Park Ahl, George W. Bretz, .C. F. Kuhn, Joseph Givler and William Arnold. Burial was made in the Mount Holly Springs cemetery. HARRISBURG UfWjjftT TELEGRAPH! NEWS OF STEELTON BEDEL AWAITS CALL TO FRONT Now in Billets and- Anxious to Get Up Into the Fighting ♦ Air. and Mrs. Charles Beidel, Front street, their son Douglas, who is an ambulance driver in France, relates i-ome of the happy incidents in army life "over there." The letter was writen on February 15, while he was on a rest. The letter follows: "I am still in billets. Although lam now hav ing a fine time and 'living the life of Riley.' lam also becoming quite tired of our inactivity and again an xious to get up Front. A little , rest is a gooiF thing, but teo much is enough. "I have given up thoughts of try ing to be transferred to aviation or any other department. If I would be able to receive a transfer, nine chances out of ten, I would be in training for the best part of the re mainder of the war. I want to be In some work, where I can be active and do some good, and as our de partment offers very much action, I am going to stick it out. The Shelleys' have decided to do like wise, scf we will no doubt go through the war together. "Our section was originally com pose of 4 5 men, but has been cut down to but 35. The men chosen to leave were picked by lot and Roor back, was one of them. I hated to see some of the boys leave us, after going through several months of this war together. I can't understand why the section was cut down, for we had plenty of work for all of us. New sections are being made of the ones cut from the various sections. "I have just been watching our Frenclf 'mama' make some 'gateaux' or cakes for us. The rolling pin must have been used for fire-wood, for she is using a bottle to roll the dough, I also take notice that she poured some of the contents of the bottle Into the dough. Practically everything over here has a dash of wine or liquor added to it, but any body who has ever eaten French pastry knows that it is real stuff. "There hasn't been anything of note happen around here lately, with the exception of a few aerial battles. Last night a Boche came floating in with a cloud about twilight. I saw that he done a spirial drop for some distance, and then he was chased by two A machines. 1 watched tham for a long time, but as far as I know nothing happened to any of them. Flying Some Sport ' "I wish you could see an aerial battle, possibly you could then un derstand why I would like to be an aviator. I really think there is more sport to that game, than any other war game. You know how it goes to be on the sidelines and watch a game of football—watch your team play and yet you are constrained from taking part. Many, many times I have stood on the side line and watched the skill of the aviators in combat—rooted like the deuce for the Allied airmen, but do you know you sort of pity the Boche, when they crumble and fall. It's a clean sport, but the Hun isn't in it with our aviators. "I am well, very well indeed, act ually becoming fat. Happy as can be —indeed the six months I have spent on this side have been the hap piest of my life. I feel that all my faults and failures have become ob scure in the present day facts—l have at least satisfied myself that 1 am at last a success. With all the love in the world. Your loving son, DOUGLAS." Kelker Property Known* as Twelfth Extension The section of Swatara township adjacent to the borough and re cently taken in, is known as the twelfth extension to Steelton. The amount of territory taken in as an nounced by the ordinance is as fol lows: Beginning at a point in the present borough line at the intersection of Reading street and Paxton alley; thence eastwardly along the borough line one thousand and ten feet more or less to the center of Columbia street extended; thence southwardly along center line of Columbia street 447 feet more or less to the south side of Pine street extended; thence westwardly along the south side of Pine street extended 201 feet more or less to a twenty foot alley run ning at right angles to Pine street; thence southwardly along said twenty foot alley 120 feet to the south side of •Mulberry alley extend ed; thence westwardly along the soyth side of Mulberry alley extend ed 814 feet more or less, to a con tinuation of the borough line in Reading street; thence northwardly to and over the borough line in Reading street; thence northwardly to and over the borough line In Reading street, to the plac eof be ginning, containing ten acres. GIFT FOR ACCOUNTANT About 100 members of the ac counting department of the local steel plant early yesterday afternoon went to the home of A. G. Ueber roth, formr head of the depart ment, in Harrisburg and presented him with a hall clock as a remem brance. T. R. Springer presented the gift in behalf of the depart ment. Ueberroth, until a short time ago, was works accountant at the local plant. He is now chief'works accountant at Bethlehem. CLASS MEETING The monthly meeting of Mrs. Stees' class of the First Methodist Church will be held to-morrow eve ning at the .home of Miss Catherine Brown, Lincoln street. PASTOR AT CONFERENCE The Rev. W. H. Shaw, pastor of the First Methodist Church, left yes terday for Philadelphia to attend the annual conference of the Methodist Church. SMALL FIRE Slight, damage was caused by a small fire at 168 Ridge street which caught by a flying spark. The fire department was called out. STEELTON PERSONALS J. Earl Paxton, Myers street, has returned from several days' visit to Poughkeepsie, New York. Clarence Shutter, Gettysburg Col lege, is in the borough to report to the exemption board for examina tion. Mrs. M. Sharosky, of South -Front street, is the guest of friends in Philadelphia. Harry iladley, Jr., is at his home after undergoing an operation at the Harrisburg Hospital. Mrs. Alden Will Give Food Saving Demonstration Airs. C. A. Alden will give a food demonstration on "corn' at the Red Cross Headquarters, Friday evening, at 7:30 o'clock. Mrs. Alden will show how many different ways corn meal, corn flour and cornstarch can be made so as to conserve wheat flour. This is the sceond time Mrs. Alden lias volunteered to lecture to the women. A latter was received at the local office this morning from the Philadelphia division ofttce com mending the women for the splendid shape in which the 600 garments were made and packed. The local organi zation recently made the tintfl ship ment of the allotment of garments to the Philadelphia office. Contrary to the impression that had gained wide circulation, officers announce that knitters are not asked to pay for wool to knit into garments. AVool can be had by calling at the headquarters. Arrest Negroes Wanted in Coatesville For Robbery Chief of' Police A. S. Jackson, of the Lukens Steel Company, at Coatesville, to-day returned two negroes to that place who were wanted for robbery. The negroes, who were employed at the local steel plant, were arrested late yesterday afternoon by Chief Grove, of the borough police, and Chief John C. Metzheizer. of the steel plant force. According to Chief Jackson the two negroes, with two others, entered a department store in Coatesville, in November, and stole a large amount of clothing. Two of the robbers were arrested at the time of the robbery. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING The future of St. Mark's Lutheran congregation will likely be decided at a meeting of the body to be held in the church. Second and Lincoln streets, next Tuesday evening. The congregation several months ago de cided to dispose of the church prop- "The Live Store" . "Always Reliable" M Hart, Schaffner & Marx I I • Kuppenheimer Clothes 1 I "^ an^a^ail r^S " J Spring Opening I Everybody knows how glad we all are that Spring has come and that we "can say "good bye" to Old General Winter We must hand it to HIM for he stayed conscientiously with us, ajid NOW we're glad to look for ward to the bright, sunshiny days that are approaching for I Spring Is in the Air I Confidence is in our blood and we are in for a year of glory and prosperity. It's a glorious time to be on earth, a great country to live for and to fight for, fine neighbors and loyal friends to share in all and we should be just bubbling over with the joy of living. • This Live Store is successful and pros- Iperous, always radiating a pleasant atmosphere that makes DOUTRICHS the favored store for dependable mer chandise. This Is the Store Everybody I 304 MARKET STREET HARRISBURG, PA. I / 4 ' erty but .up to this time the property has not been sold. GRACE CHURCH NOTES The weekly prayer meeting to night will be held in the church. W. H. Ickes will have charge. A meet ing of Class No. 4 of the Sunday school will be held at the home of Mrs. Bricker, 525 Bessimer street. Choir practice will be held Friday evening. CLEANING FRONT STREET A force of borough employes were busy to-day cleaning Front street of the collection of dirt that accumu lated during the winter. The men will be on this work for several days until the entire street Is cleaned. Plenty of Men For Aviation Service; Extra Allowance Not Necessary By Associated Press Washington, March 13. ln appear ing before the Senate Military Com mittee to-day to explain proposed amendments to the National Defense art, mostly technical matters of Army organization. Provost Marshal General Crowder. as the legislative represen tative of Secretary Baker, urged Con "gress to hasten action on scores of Army bills pending, especially that amending the selective draft law. Passage by the Senate this week of the draft bill, changing the basiß of selection from state populations to the number of men in Class 1 and re quiring registration of men attain ing 21 years of age since June 5 last, Is expected. Senator Hitchcock, acting committee chairman, told General Crowder. Other Army bills, he said, are scheduled to follow it in the Senate. legislation to abolish the extra al lowance of 50 per cent, in pay to men in the Aviation service was approved by General Crowder, who detailed the reasons given by General Pershing, Secretary Baker and the General Staff—that aviation is not more hazardous than other branches of the service, according to the percentage of fatalities, and that there now is no difficulty in securing men for avia tion work without the attraction of extra pay. MARCH 13, 1918. Anthracite Shipments Show Decided Increase Over February of 1917 By Associated Press Philadelphia, March 13.—Ship ments of coal from the unthraclte mines of Pennsylvania during Feb ruary amounted to 5,812,082 long tons, an increase of 635,650 tons or twelve per cent, over the correspond ing month of 1917. They exceeded the shipments in January by 174,- 699. 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A tray of diamonds, valued at $5,000, was tha booty of two robbers who escaped on a motorcycle after smashing the win dow of a pawnshop in the Bronx I to-day. 13
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