CROP OUTLOOK IS "FAIRLY GOOD" State Experts Give Opinions in Regard to the Leading Crops Just Now Increases In acreage devoted to oats and corn and an improvement in the condition of the hay and tim othy crops are reported by the State department of Agriculture In Its Tiulletin on crops, made up after oon slderlng reports from every county. The bulletin says the wheat crop will run about sixteen bushels to the acre, stating: "The growing season has given new Impetus to the wheat and the growers are beginning to feel that they will have a crop that will not leave Pennsylvania so far below the standard which she al ways strives to maintain. "The acreage of oats has been ma terially Increased and It It Is In good condition and growing rapidly. Throughout the state the farmers are complaining about having poor stands of corn through the poor germination of seed. Considerable damage has also been done In some places by erosion caused by heavy showers. "For several months In the early spring the Pennsylvania Depart ment of Agriculture warned all farmers to make thorough tests of their seed corn for germination, but many who have not followed the ad vice sent broadcast have been com pelled to fill-ln and in som,e cases purchase new seed and go over the .entire field. "The clover and timothy are In splendid condition and there is every indication t>at the production will rival that of two years ago when the yield was 1.6 4 tons to the acre. "There has been a heavy drop of fruit and the outlook is not as good for peaches and apples as it was the early part of May. The numerous showers have kept the farmers back with their work and the season is unusually late In some sections." Almost 250 arrests have been ordered by Dairy and Food Commis sioner James Foust. Of the cases ■brought 140 were for the sale of milk that was low In both fats and solids and 3 5 prosecutions were brought for the sale of cream that was low in butterfat. Two samples were found which had been treated with formaldehyde and there were 4 4 cases which showed that the milk had been skimmed and watered. The prosecutions extend through Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Blair, Cambria. Cameron, Clearfield. Co lumbia. Crawford, Dauphin, Elk, Frie, Fayette. Franklin, Huntingdon, Indiana. Jefferson, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Lu zerne. McKean, Mifflin. Northamp ton, Northumberland, Philadelphia, Schuylkill, Somerset, Susquehanna, L'nion. Venango. Washington, Wayne and Westmoreland counties. Sale of cider containing high aver ages of alcohol was found In Cam bria and Clearfield counties and eight prospcutlons were ordered. Samples secured by the pure food agents showed that the per cent, of alcohol in the cider ranged from 2.64 per cent, to 7.30 per cent. Under pres ent government regulations the alco hol in beer m?,y not exceed 2 3-4 per cent. Cherry and grape cider has also .been found in some sec tions of the state with high percen *' tages of alcohol and five prosecu tions have been brought. Commis sioner Foust is turning all of his in formation over to the district at torneys of the counties where prose cutions are brought and further ar rests may be brought under the Pronk's high license law. HE SUCCEEDED AFTER 5 YEARS Dauphin Contractor Sought Relief In Vain, He Says, Until He Tried Ta nlac FOLLOWED THE CROWD "After a search of five years suc cess came to me through following the crowd," said Henry Clay Frantz, a contractor and builder of Dauphin, Pa., near Harrisburg. I suffered from constipation at that time. I saw in the newspapers what Tanlac had done for others and re solved to try It. One bottle • cured me. It toned up my stomach; com pletely got rid of the constipation; stopped the continual purchases of laxatives which I formerly had to make, and made me feel like a new man." Tanlac now is being specially In troduced'and explained in Harris burg at George Gorgas' drug store. —Adv. York Haven Lady Ob tained Relief at Once Through Merits of Tonall "I had suffered for years with a disordered stomach and kidney ail ments," says Mrs. Frank Copp, of York Haven. York Co., Pa., R. F. D. 1. "I was a miserable wreck before taking Tonall. I could not sleep, nor had I any desire for food. I was los ing weight and was so very nervous and my back would ache so badly at times I would nearly go frantic. Gas would form In my stomach aft er eating the least particle of food, so that I was almost afraid to eat anything. I had tried a great many remedies in order to get relief, but without avail, and I had about made up my mind that nothing would help me. I read so much about Tonall I thought I would try it as a last re sort and I surely am glad I did, as I now have a good appetite, sleep soundly and enjoy my rest. I have gained In weight and my nervousness is fast disappearing, and I feel like a different person in every respect." Tonall is sold at Gorgas' Drug Store. Harrisburg, and at the Her shey Department Store. Hershey, Pa. ' r—for bS s CALLUSES Immediate Relief—2s cen(s 1 GORGAS DRUG STORES UNDERTAKER IT 4* Chas. H. Mauk VoTH t I'KIVATK AMIiGIA.NCE I'HOXRS RESORTS WII.DWOOD, N, J. CONTINENTAL ToJtilW V.'rite fyr booklet WEDNESDAY EVENING, RXRRISBT7RG gfWHfr* TELBGRTSPK JUNE 12 1918. SPRING WHEAT IS NOW MUCH SOWN Reports Indicate That Acreage Has Reen Tripled During This Season Pen n sylvanla V\ \ # yyJ farmers who have s\ \\ turned to spring \vA\A wheat as an em f ergency crop fol 'owing the failure of some of the \JP HHR^V win ter wheat have already reported ' £310038381 $.400 acres as En ——am. J having been sown. This is almost three times the average acreage of winter wheat in this state in the last dozen years. According to reports at the State Department of Agriculture there has been extensive sowing of winter wheat in a. number of the eastern counties and a little in th® western, the latter mostly of an experimental character. The total wheat acreage which it is expected will be harvested in Pennsylvania this year will be ap proximately 1,420,000 according to men connected with the Department of Agriculture. The buckwheat acreage will be larger than ever and as it can be sown until late this month it is impossible to estimate the amount. Very extensive plant ing of corn is.reported. To Attend Meeting. Banking Commissioner Daniel F. Lafean has received replies from probably thirty bankers commending the idea of forming a state association to co operate with the federal authorities in regard to legislation and regula tion during the war. The meeting will be held at Philadelphia on June 14. Qver 100 institutions are ex pected to be represented. Bad "War Flour."—"Warning that some of the "war flours" being sold in Pennsylvania are being misbrand ed has been issued by the State De partment of Agriculture, some of whose agents have turned up some alleged potato flours which contained high percentages of tapioca and corn starch. Oleo On Tlie Jump. —The sale of oleo is Increasing rapidly in the state the present time there are 4.287 licenses granted as compared with 3,070 on June 1, of last year and 4.364 for the entire year of 1917. The total receipts of the Dairy and Food Bureau from Januarv 1, 191S, to June 1. 1918, were $440,358.80, as compared with $373,150.48 for the entire year of 1917. Can Bnild Brldtre. —The State Wa ter Supply Commission has approved the application of the Dauphin coun ty commissioners for permission to construct the new county bridge across the Swatara creek near Hum melstown. This is known as bridge No. 125. The commission also grant ed an extension to the Central Iron and Steel Company for fills and changes along the Susquehanna and Paxton creek in the Lochiel district. I.ewLs to Leave.—Arthur L. Lewis, of PottsviUe. who has been In charge of the office of the state compensa tion board here as assistant to Sec retary Lefl Solomon, will retire on Saturday as he has been drafted for special military training at Carne gie Institute, Pittsburgh. Grade Cases Important. Three Dauphin county grade crossing ca.es before the Public Service Commis sion next Wednesday are regarded as likely to be propositions on which the Public Service Commission wi" indicate its policy. The crossings are near Hummelstown and Swatara Btatlon and the State Highway De partment has made plans for their abolition. The director general of railroads has protested against anv expenditures being called for and the Reading railway has also object ed. Taking an Interest. —Capitol Hill is taking a big interest in the plans of the Joint committee of the Har risburg Real Estate Board and resi dents of the city to investigate rent raising. There are a number of people connected with the State De partment who are vitally concerned with rents and with prospects of changes on the Hlil it is probable that some people connected with the state government will attend ses sions. John Heathcote Agency Sells $112,000 Worth of War Saving Stamps Here The John Heathcote agency In the Telegraph Building-, has sold since the opening of the War Stamp campaign here $112,000 worth of stamps and ex pects to go over the $200,000 mark be fore the er.d of the year. The sale of stamps is going well where organiza tions have been effected. For ex ample, the employes of Dives, Pom eroy and Stewart's department store recently formed a War Saving Society, which is in charge of Oscar C. Bickel. It is doing (rood work. The War Saving Society organized by Bowman and Company employes, and which was in charge of Jesse D. Wells and Mtss Helen V. Snodgrass, is having splendid success in the sale of War Saving Stamps. Mr. Wells, who was president of the society, hav ing Joined the Navy, the work is now In the charge of Miss Snodgrass. A number of agents of the local office of the Metropolitan Life Insur ance Company have won the medal offered by the company for the sale of $5,000 worth of War Saving Stamps. The list of those are given below, to e-ether with the amount of their sales: William Bristol. $6,397.50; John H. barker. $5,450.00; C. M. Logan, Leba non. $7,242.00. List of those who have .purchased the limit In War Saving Stamps, which means SI,OOO worth, through the agency of John Heathcote, 501 Teleexaph Building: St. Oeorge Catholic Slavonlon Society. Steelton SI,OOO William Paul Starkey l.OOfl William T. Hlldrup. 1.000 Harry Kelly 1,000 Loval Order of Moose, No. 107... 1.000 J. H. K *. 1,000 W. K 1,000 M. K 1.000 Dr. George L. Brown 1.000 Nathan E. Hawes SI,OOO Mrs. Wm. B. Schlelsner. ........ 1,000 Zembo Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S.. 1,000 Samuel F. Peters, New Cumber land 1.000 William L Kelly 1,000 Reserves to Take Part in Parade Malor H. M. Stine, commanding the Harrlsburg Reserves, to-day di rected the home defense organiza tion to tak part in the Flag Day pa rade and the members will meet In gray shirts and service hats at the City Gray's Armory at 7.15 o'clock on Friday evening. They are requested to communicate with tholr company commanders regarding arms. This parade will take the place of the drill planned for the island. DC. MCI OUI AND WHOLESOME llornford's Aolil I'hosphnte A splendid tonic and a dellciously refreshing drink. OFFICERS PICKED AT CONVENTION Sunday Schools and Christian Endeavorers Are in Annual Session The Rev., E. F. Yoder, of Pen brook, was elected president of the Sunday School Association of the Churches of God of the East Penn sylvania Eldership at the fifty-first annual convention being held in the Fourth Street Church of God. Other officers elected were: Vice-president, the Rev. A. G. Herr, Hlghsptre; secretary, the Rev. J. O. Weigle, Mount Carmel; treas urer, C. C. Miller, Penbrook; super intendent Organized Adult Bible class department, W. C. Burtnett, Al toona; superintendent home depart ment, Mrs. A. P. Stover, Carlisle; superintendent cradle roll, Mrs. A. W. Ellenberger, Enhaut. By vote of the delegates this morn ing it was decided to hold the next annual session at Newport, Perry county. Addresses at this morning's ses sion were delivered by the Rev. W. S. Sturgen, of Etters, and the Rev. J. F. Wiggins, of Linglestown. Speak ing on "The Sunday School In War Times." the Rev. Mr. Sturgen urged whole-hearted support for the food conservation and Liberty Loan cam paigns. Mr. Wiggins spoke on "Mis sionary Instruction in the Sunday School." Important committees appointed at this morning's session by Presi dent H. S. Hershey, of Harrlsburg, were: Nominating—The Rev. W. S. Stur gen, Etters; W. C. Burtnett, Altoona, and Dr. W. N. Yates, of Harrisburg. Auditing—The Rev. H. C. Wagner, Piketown, and the Rev. O. M. Kray bill, of Mifidletown. Resolutions —Dr. H. F. Hoover, Eliabethtown; the Rev. C. H. Helges, New Cumberland, and the Rev. O. J. Parling, Harrisburg. Finance—Dr. I. A. Macdonnald, Mount Joy, and the Rev. G. R. Hov erter, ILancaster. President Hershey presided at this morning's session and conducted de votional services. Mrs. A. Ellenberg er, of Enhaut, gave a short reading. This afternoon at 1.30 o'clock two conferences were held—one the Home Department conference, led by Mrs. A. P. Stover, of Carlisle, and the other, the Organized Adult Bible class conference, in charge of W. C. Burtnett, of Altoona. Addresses were delivered at this afternoon's session by the Rev. F. W. McGulre, of Rohrerstown, on "Results to Expect From a Conven tion," and by Dr. A. P. Stover, of Carlisle, on "The Temperance Move ment As We See It To-day" Vice- President E. F. Yoder, of Auburn, presided at this meeting Before the adjournment of the twentieth annual session of the Christian Endeavor Association of the East Pennsylvania Eldership, which is being held in conjunction with the Sunday school convention, resolutions were drawn up by the convention as follows: "The Christian Endeavorers of the East Pennsylvania Eldership renew their allegiance to Christ and tiie church and adbpt the following reso lutions: "In these perilous times, resolved, that we do our part in prayer and service for country, freedom and God. "That we heartily endorse the ac tion of the Incorporated Board of the General Eldership in setting aside one Sunday to the interest of sup porting a religious secretary In the Y. M. C. A. war work, and pledge ourselves to make an earnest effort to raise sufficient funds for this pur pose. "We rejoice in the hope that 'he day of doom for the legalized liquor traffic is fast approaching, and we plead that those in authority give us war-time prohibition and pledge our selves to work to put our own state on the roll of honor. "Resolved, That we remember the brave boys who have gone from us in their country's service; that we will pray for them, and do what we can for the comfort of their fam ilies. '.'We thank God that we have passed the first year's goal in our forward movement and hereby pledge ourselves to help the church reach the goal for the second year." At yesterday morning's session the address was delivered by the Rev. C. O. Houston, of Penbrook, who said "success and prosperity have come to America through the Initia tive of its leaders." In the afternoon the Rev. I. N. Demy, of Columbia, and Mrs. J. H. Buch, of Elizabeth town, delivered addresses on "Ths Leader's Preparation," and "The Possibilities of Juniors." Dr. George Edward Reed, former president of Dickinson Conege, Carlisle, address ed the delegates in the evening. Junior intermediate and senior conferences were held at the after noon session in charge of Miss Emily Richard and S. B. Grubb, of Ptn brook. The officers in charge of the two conventions were: Christian Endeavor—President. W. L. Cooper. Bocvmansdale; vice-presi dent, S. P. Grubb, Penbrook; secre tary, Miss Edith Myers, Mount Joy; treasurer, C. G. Miller. Penbrook. Sunday School—President. the Rev. H. S. Hershey, Harrisburg; vice-president, the Rev. E. H. Yoder, Auburn; secretary, the Rev. Jonas Martin, Landisville: statistical secre tary, Miss Anna Fortenbaugh, Et ters; treasurer, C. G. Miller. Pen brook; superintendent Organized Adult Bible Class Department, W. C. Burtnett, Altoopa; superintendent Home Department, Mrs. A. P. Stover Carlisle; superintendent Cradle Roll! Mrs. S. G. Yahn, Harrisburg. Policemen Can Get Compensation The State Compensation Board has awarded compensation In the claim of McDonald vs. Hanover township, Luzerne county, holding that a policeman comes under the compensation law because he serves a municipality for a valuable con sideration. In refusing commutation of an award in Craig vs. "VVilmerding Laun dry the board rules that there is a question how far referees can go In deciding that disability will last be yond a certain period. Compensation award In Leslie vs. Lehigh Valley railroad is affirmed, it being stated "To hold that this ship ment (on which the man was hurt) is interstate business simply because for a few miles it crossed over the state line Into New Jersey and then back again Into Pennsylvania would be an "Unreasonable constriction." Appeals were dismissed in Orrs vs. Reading Iron Co., and seven other cases. New hearings were award ed In Kelley and Lydon vs. Lacka wanna railroad; Jordan vs. Living ston; Garrett vs. Garrett, state In surance fund case; Stretch vs. Hof fer and Garman, Harrisburg; Malone vs. Greenfield township, Pedron vs. Colonial Colliery Co. PLAN FOR COUNTY FIRE ASSOCIATION Delegates From Nearby Towns Meet With Harrisburg Union Preyminafy preparations for the formation of a county fire association were discussed at last evening's meet ing of the Harrisburg Firemen's Union at the Friendship engine house. Delegates were present from a number of fire companies located beyond the city limits and their at titude seemed favorable towards the formation of such an organization. Five companies from out of the cify were represented last evening and invitations will be extended to other similar bodies to send repre sentatives to the next monthly meet ing of the organization which will be held on Tuesday, July 9, at the Hope engine house. At this time a per manent organization will be formed. Delegates present from out of town companies last evening were: M. S. Mark and W. H. Harehelrode, En haut; H. B. Smith, Citizen No. 1, I Stronger-Better Every Day I Our great "American" army is Our enemies are bucking up growing stronger and better each day, as against a stone wall, and they are feeling our nation multiplies so the true spirit of patriotism the "bruises" from the punishment inflicted upon is magnified in this beloved land as never before— ™ e £ Mi ®? a ' e . ui I td and P° e " f ver y . . .. . . faculty and abundant intelligence to overthrow While the reverse is to be said of our enemies— the "tricks and cunning" of a nation so void of everywhere they are weakening—the "morale" of honor as Germany lt's a day of reckoning and their army and people is "shot to pieces"—They mus * WIN, so let us put every bit of enthusiasm ..i vi... .1 e into the game, and work with more determination are grasping at the slightest straw m hope of a than ever before in order to assure a "quick temporary victory. victory." This "Live Store" is growing better day by day—be cause we are firm in our purpose to give the people the best merchandise obtainable and although cheaper and inferior quality clothes can be bought elsewhere WE stake our reputation on known quality merchandise that will "stand the test" there's no sub stitute for "good quality" HERE and we will maintain the usual Doutrich standard by selling "American" made merchandise fully guaranteed to give entire satisfaction to the purchaser in every respect. || Try This Dependable Doutrich Service I Hart Schaffner p Kuppenheimer I & Marx ® Clothes I "Manhattan Shirts" "Monito Steelton; George W. Thomas, Liberty No. 1, Mlddletown; W. J. Rupp, Rupp, Union No. 1, Mlddletown; J. P. Conrad, Hershey Fire Company, Hershey. At last evening's meeting, the union went on record as being op posed to the city employing colored drivers on any fire apparatus until colored men are admitted to com pany membership. The mayor was petitioned to take measures to pre sent the congestion in Second street between Walnut street and the Union Trust 'building. A number of violations of fire laws was cited at last evening's meet ing and plans were laid to have the violators notified of the infractions and measures taken for their discon tinuance. Preliminary plans for a firemen's parade on the Fourth of July were discussed but no definite action was taken. \ MIDDLETOWN ' Eckert Schaefter, of Camp Graut, 111., Is spending a ten-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Schaeffer. At the meeting of the Royalton school board held on Monday night the following teachers were elected I to fill the vacancies of the three schools: First primary, Miss Ruth L. Kilmer; second primary. Miss Mary M. Johnson; secondary school. Miss Margaret G. Kern. The resig nations of Miss Genevieve Davles and Miss Margaret Fear were accepted. The schools will open September 3 for an eight-month term. Professor H. J. Wickey is spend ing several days at Bloomsburg, where he. Is assisting on the examin ing board of the Bloomsburg High school. The Mothers' Congress Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Fuller Bergstresser, Friday afternoon. The local Red Cross Aagciliary re ceived a check from the flaprlsburg Red Cross Chapter for $857, which was collected at the government grounds by the Harrisburg members. This makes Middletown's amount nearly $6,000. The quota was $5,000. At the meeting of the Home and Foreign Missionary Society held in the parish house of the St. Peter's Lutheran Church last evening Miss Jean McClure was elected treasurer, to fill the place of Miss Myra Laverty who has secured employment at Washington. Mrs. Harry Baumbach has gone to Pittsburgh where she was called on account of the illness of fier~aaugh ter, Mrs. D. A. Donavan. The monthly meeting of the Wom an's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church was held at the home of Mrs. William Rose last evening. The Woman's Club of town held their annual picnic at the borough park yesterday afternoon and dinner was served to sixty members at 6 o'clock. Creel Shows Payroll to Committee oi House; Asks $2,008,000 Fund Washington, Juno 12. George Creel, chairman of the committee on public Information, appeared before the House Committee on Appropri ations to explain what he purposed to do with the $2,008,000 he Is ask ing Congress to appropriate for Gov ernment publicity work for the next fiscal year. The examination of Mr. Creel last ed for eight hours behind closed doors. It was announced he had placed the salary roll before the committee and was a most willing witness. Representative Sherlev an nounced the salary list would be published later. It Is understood that the appropri ation sought by Mr. Creel is to be used for work in this country and that President Wtlaon. through his special fund, will provide for propa ganda work to be carried out In South America And other countries. While the committee Is disposed to be very critical of Mr. Creel, there Is no disposition to cripple the work of his organization. Congress Has Plan to Pay Taxes by Instalment By Aiiociattd Prtss Washington, June 12.—Instalment plan payment of war taxes will be provided Jpr in the new revenue bill , which the House ways and means committee Is preparing to draft. Chairman Kitchln disclosed this fact during yesterday's hearings before the committee, when Albert R. Pal mer, of New York, representing a large number of corporations, urged that such provision be made. The New Home Treatment For Ugly, Hairy Growths (Boudoir Secrets) Here is a simple, yet very effec tive method for removing hair and fuzz from the face, neck and armc; Cover the objectionable hairs wlt>i a paste made by mixing so.tie water with a little powdered delatone Leave this on for 2 or 3 minutes* then rub off, wash the skin and the hairs havo vanished. No pain or in convenience attends this treatment,, but results will be certain if you are sure to get real delatone. 9
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