NO INFORMATION ON PAY CHANGE Railroads Not Expected to Be . Paid by Check This Monjh Harrisburg Pennsylvania Railroad employes may oypeot to bo paid In the"-same manner as formerly on their next payday, It is believed, de spite the rumor that the cash pay svstepi was to- have been 'discarded after the first pay of December and the men to have been paid by checks. -,jNo definite information has as yet been received In Harrisburg concern ing the discarding of the old system. At Altoona it had generally been believed that the men would be paid by checks, commencing on the last pay in December, in accordance Avlth desires of the federal railroad admin istration. In that city the railroad treasurer is said to have conferred with the city banks relative to the new plan, but officials of these in stitutions ljave no further advices as Equal Rights Advocates < Name Their Envoys For Paris Peace Conference By Associated rress I Washington, Dec. 18.—Delegates were chosen by the National Colored -•.Equal Rights Assembly for Defnq cracy in session here yesterday to-- atte id the "conference of the darker races of the world," which will be held in Paris at the same time as the peace conference. They are: the Rev. M. A. N. Sha-v, Boston; N. S. Taylor, Green ville, Miss.; the Rev. R. H. Slngle <op. Atlanta, Ga.; the Rev. W. T. Johnson, Lynchburg, Va.; Bishop L. \V. Kyle, St. Louis; the Rev. J. R. Ransom, Wichita, Kan.; Monroe Trotter, Boston; Mrs. Ida B. Wells Barnett, Chicago; Mrs. C. J. Walker, New York City, and the Rev. Wil liam T. Carter, Seattle, Wash. Toronto Police Vote ■+■ to Strike For Fellow Members Who Lose Out By Associated Press Toronto,' Dec. 18. —Tho .police of "this city, at a meeting early to-day.. voted unanimously to Strike at 6,Air ,?a. m. unless twelve members of<4he fforce, dismissed" yesterday„JSy the <*commissioners, wer% reinstated im mediately. The policienicn also de ; nianded the rehearing of the case of a constable who, it was said, was discharged recently, presumably be cause of activity In police union or ganization. Ij united home where there is a Player-Piano. Don't let another Christinas go by without I one of these great instruments of education in C You can have the full pleasure and pride of owning one of these instruments now instead I of a year tience. ill Come in and talk it over. ISTEINWAY ! II CHRISTMAN 1 1 and Other Pianos | C. M. Sigler, Inc. I If Pianos Victrolas 1 J| 30 N. Second Street . CHIROPODIST k PRONOUNCED i ' KI-ROP'-O-DIST A person that uses scientific methods of removing Corns, Bunlopg, Ingrowing Nails, etc. Consult Dr. J. B. Lawrence CHIROPODIST, CITY rOLld*'. DEPARTMENT, MOOREHEAD KNITTING CO. „ BOWMAN St CO. cftr 2.%, 204 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. RAILROAD NEWS F.W.HANKINSTO v GO TO MARIETTA Will Be Master Mechanic at New Five-Million Dollar Shops Being Erected The announcement of the resigna tion of F. W. Hankins, of Chambers burg, master mechanlo of the Cum berland Valley Railroad, with of fices at Ch&mbersburg, to become master mechanics" of ' the Pennsyl vania Railroad at Marietta, is of con siderable Interest to Harrisburg rail road men. The resignation of Mr. Hankins will become effective on Friday of this week and he will go within a few days to Marietta to take up his new duties. Large shops; Whoße estimated cost is $5,000,000, are to be erected in the Lancaster county town, and It is to take charge of this Important work that Mr. Hankins will go there. Mr. Hankins went to Chambers burg from Altoona- on April 21, 1907 and was made machine foreman on December 1, 1910. He was appointed master mechanic on May 1, 1916 .and has served in that capacity up to the present time. Mr. Hnnkins was one of Chambera- best citizens, and was active fn-!wr work. He participated In the various" war fund drives, but re- 1 cently raised more than SI,OOO for the Belgian reltef fund, as a repre sentative of Industrial Chambers burg. Railroad Notes The Eastern Division of the Penn sjlvanla Railroad, which* extends from Cresson to Reading, needs al most 2,300 men, officials advertise. Almost one thousand men are need ed for work on the track. Traffic on the Tyrone division of the Logan Valley Railroad was de layed for Ave hours on Monday when a state auto truck, heavily loaded .with stone for road repair work near Tyrone, broke through the bridge at Graziervllle It was Necessary to trapgfer passengers from one train jjO'Khother for six hours. TO ADD INTEREST Lewis Neilson, superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad Em ployes' Saving Fund, has issued an nouncements to depositors that they take their savings deposit books to the nearest agent that they may be transmitted to proper officials for the entrance of interest for 1918. Retired Yardmaster 76 Years Old Today _ . V HUH . Ik I ' I- Jfc W. W. DAVIDSON W. W. Damson, 1612 North Sixth street, who was an assistant yard- I master In the Harrisburg freight yards of the Pennsylvania Railroad when he was retired seven years ago, Is to-day quietly spending his 76th birthday anniversary at his home. A veteran of the Civil War, Mr. Davidson has been a resident of this city for 52 years and is widely known. Still enjoying good health, ho is ac tively connected with various busi ness enterprises In and near Harrls burg. Influenza Epidemic Draws Big Benefits From Relief The Influenza epidemic caused the Cumberland Valley Railroad Relief Association to pay out for November one of its biggest month's since the association was formed, it has just been announced. There were six death benefits of S3OO each, while the accident benefits totaled only $lB7. Four hundred and seventy-two members were given sick benefits during the month, the total paid out for this purpose being $6,049, mak ing total disbursements of $8,036 for the month. It was necessary to borrow money from the bank in or der not to disturb invested funds. EXTRA EXPRESS TRAINS Several extra express trains have been added on the several divisions of the Pennsylvania Railroad to care for the Increasing amount of ex press and parcel post packages be ing carried this Christmas season. SOLDIERS GO THROUGH Three trainloads of mustered out soldiers, some of them returned from overseas, passed through Harrlsburg to-day, moving westward over the Middle division. Several of the men were wearing- the Croix de Guerre. BIG REVENUE BIUi ON WAV By Associated Brest * ' Washington, Dec. 18. —Although important sections of the war rev enue bill remain to be disposed of. Senate leaders were confident to-dny that the measure can be passed be fore the Christmas recess. Some predict that the bill levying taxes for both 1919 and 1920, will reach a final vote before the end pf the week. Personal-Social Garman-Griest Wedding Takes Place in Williamsport A pretty wedding took place Mon day at the New Berry Methodist Church, Williamsport, when Miss May Garman, 1802 North Sixth street, was married to Dr. Andrew Griest, of Steelton. The Rev. Dr. J. E. A. Bucke, officiated, using the ring ceremony. The bride wore a traveling suit of blue velvet with hat to harmonize. Her corsage bouquet was of rosebuds and violets. The wedding was the culimlnatlon of a romance started several years ago, when Miss Gar man was doing private work at the Harrisburg Hospital, where Dr. Griest was an interne. The bride is a grad uate of the Magee Hospital, of Pitts burgh. After January 10, Dr. and Mrs. Griest will be at home to their friends in Steelton, where Dr. Griest Is connected with the Bethlehem Steel Company, as assistant sur geon. PENN-HARRIS CLUB DANCE The social committee of the Penn- Harrls Club held their semi-monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon at their secretary's residence, Miss Marie Peifer, 1408 North Sixth street. The object of the meeting was to formu ltte plans for the New Tear's prom, an annual event qt Hanshaw's hall. A committee has been selected in cluding Marie Peifer, decorating; I.oretta Ernst, invitations; Jack Wingert, financial; H. L. Ensmingcr, music. INFORMAL LUNCHEON Mrs. Lesley McCreath, Front and North streetH, entertained at a small luncheon on Tuesday In honor of Mrs. William Godfrey, of Philadelphia, the guest of Mrs.' Henry B. Rent, guests Included "Mrs. Godfrey. Mrs. Bent, Mrs. Robert McCreath, Mrs. Rob ert G. Goldsborough and Mrs. Befne H. Evans. INVITATIONS TO DANCE Mrs. Marlln E. Oltnsted and Mrs. Ross Anderson Hlckok have sent out cards for a holiday dance at the Civic Club, Thursday evening, De cember 26 in honor of Miss Gertrude Olmsted and Miss Jane Hastings Hlc kok. LOCAL BOY BASKETBALL STAR Word has been received from Wil liam K. Meyers. 213 North. Front street, an R. O. T. C. Student of Cor nell University, of his appointment as guard In Company A basketball team. ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Simon Mlchlovltz, 18 North Thirteenth street, announce the engagement of their daughter. Miss llesste Mlchlovltz, fo Lewis W. Cohan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Myor Cohan, 530 North street. The date for the wedding has not an nounced. x f Other Boc4al News ou Paae 8.l 1 BSWaH TEIECfIAFEG OLD FUND HELPS TO PAY MILEAGE State Soldier Vote Cost Com monwealth Almost $30,000; 18G4 Cash Comes Handy Funds appropriated by the Leglela ture of 1864 for the taking of tho votes of Civil War soldiers, but never used and which have been In the State Treasury balances ever since B "Always Reliable" Night Until Christmas" I You'll Like Doutrichs— Because there's a pleasant atmosphere prevailing there II - every moment, besides you get merchandise that will give service and satisfaction So many stores size customers up as strangers and overlook giving them the courtesy and satisfaction they should have At Doutrichs everybody is treated alike, there are no strangers lt's no wonder this "Live Store's" Christmas business is so enormous, in fact it's so "big" this year we have been compelled to keep open evenings in order to take care of our friends and new customers who are coming HERE for useful gifts for men. | If you were to spend an hour or two in Doutrichs and count the I "out of town" buyers who come HERE you'd scarcely believe that your own figures could possibly be correct for it's certainly remarkable to the great number of customers who come HERE from the immediate vicinity of Harrisburg and its surrounding tributaries. This Is the Store Everybody Is Talking About I Your Overcoat 1 The best overcoats that have ever been shown are HERE for I I men who are particular what they get for their money December is the time you C # really begin wearing your winter clothes in earnest, the great quantities we have of 1 I 1 ! Hart Schaffner & Marx ! I I Kuppenheimer & 1 Society Brand Clothes ' will convince you that we have the kind of an overcoat you want and our prices will assure you that I i Doutrichs is the store you will want to buy your overcoat from. C were drawn upon to-day by the Auditor genernl to help pay the cost of sending the state's 236 commis sioners to camps and stations to take tho Votes of Pennsylvania soldiers and sailors In this country. The total bill was 62U.636.18 and It Was stated at the auditor general's de partment that with the funds of 1664 and the balance of $12,680 of the 11I1T appropriation the bills oould be met. The question of whether plans sub mitted for a passenger subway on tho Pennsylvania railroad at Marcus Hook should bo udoptod or tho whole crossing eventually bo abolished wore raised at a hearing hold at the Public Service Commission to-day. Another Interesting hearing was In the ob jections of the borough Of New Brighton to the charges which the commission authorised the Beaver Valley Water Company to make. Tho borough contended that It had not been a party to the complaint and lalsed other questions. fix-Speaker George K. Alter was oounsel for the ocmpany. Service of the papers In the Galth r action In equity against the estab lishment of tho War Hervlrs Bureau by the Commission of Defense has boon made upon but two membors of the commission. Tho Governor has not yet been served although four efforts have been made and State Treasurer Kcpliart Is 111 In Philadel phia, DECEMBER 17, 1918. 1 f Udell pauser, of the Philadelphia Press, was among visitors to the 'Capitol to-day. He will be here dur ing the legislative session. Among Capitol visitors were Hale Hill, ex-corporatlon clerk of the auditor general, and C. A. Fisher, of Jones and Laughlln Bteel Company. News of the denth of the father of Ux-Representatlve R. P. Habgood, of McKenn county, was received hero to-day. Ha formerly lived in Lewis town. Harry 9. DetVl|t, who will be the private secretary to Governor-elect William C. Sproul, was at the Capitol tc-day In connection with work at the auditor general's department and was warmly greeted by many friends. It In probable that health au thorities will take aorae etep this evening to about local restrlo tlons In place* where Influensa had broken out. Kx-Cnngreaman John H. Rother mel, of Beading, we at the fltatp Board of Pardona session. Governor Brumbaugh rrtanwt lata to-day from Annapolis. He goes to Greenaburg to-night. ——————— RED CROSS ROOMS OPBN New Cumberland, Fa., Dec. Red Cross rooms will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. All who wlah to Join the society are Invited. 9
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