Lumbermen Favor Return ol Railroads to Former Owners Pittsburgh, Feb. 15.—At the final session of the convention of tho Re tall Lumber Dealers' Association of Pennsylvania here a resolution was adopted endorsing the return of the management of the railroads to their former owners. The follow ing officers were elected: President, George B. Sprouls, Claysville; vice Used Cars That Are Sound Investments We have a few more used cars at very k attractive prices. It means a whole lot to you to buy a used car from us. You are sure to get what you pay for. All the used cars we sell are "pedigreed cars and we thoroughly overhaul them before we sell them. There is not a bit of risk when you buy a car from us, because we don't take any car unless it is worthy. The Overland-Harrisburg Co. 212-214 North Second Street York Branch Open Evening* Newport Branch 145-141) -Went Market Until 0 O'clock Opposite P. It It Street Station MODEL 11 —Capacity IK tons. A sturdy truck that is being used profitably in a wide range of businesses. One of seven Republic Models of % ton to 5 ton capacity. I To Help You Make * More Money M That's the big idea behind Republic Trucks. Trucks that will keep working efficiently and economically day in and day out. * Republic t Ducks will widen out the territory you can serve and increase your business opportunities and profits. We advise with merchants, manufact urers, contractors, farmers and business x men m all lines, taking into consideration the needs of each business and helping * to select the truck best adapted to the I work. Our experience with truck problems of all kinds is at your disposal. PEN MAR AUTO CO. DISTRIBUTORS East end Mulberry st. Bridge, Harrisburg I. W. BILL, Prop. Both Phones j WHITE TRUCKS I In buying a White Truck you are pur- I chasing MILEAGE, DURABILITY, RE ) LIABILITY and EFFICIENCY instead of ) JUST A TRUCK and you will decide to ! S buy the truck of highest quality. White Trucks are bought t in fleets year after year by the largest users of motor 1 trucks in America because these firms, from a wide exper \ ience with all kinds of motor trucks, have found that # White Trucks give the most reliable and longest service I and are therefore the least expensive trucks.to buy, regard- i I less of first cost. % to 5 Ton Sizes | Sold by ( | Conover Motor Co., Inc. 1 1334-44 Howard St., Pa. \ Case Automobiles Mitchell Automobiles J Case Kerosene Tractors and Farm Machinery 1 SATURDAY EVENINQ , presidents) Henry, Bnowden, Jr., Media, Pa.; J. P. Handrlne, Jersey City, N. J.; Ernest Jobannsen, Bal timore, Md.; sseretaVy, Sharon O. Jones, Pittsburgh; treasurer, C. W. Scarborough, I*lttsburgh. B. K, Owens, of Susquehanna, Pa., F. A. Mitchell, of Philadelphia, and Dan iel Rlnehart, of Waynesburg, Pa., ■were re-elected as executive *om iu'.tteemen. REJECT EMPLOVIiftS' OFFICII Belfast, Feb. IS. —The workers yesterday by ballot rejected the pro posals of the employers by moro than 2,000 majority. The Motor Dealer & 'Service Article No. 6 The Automobile Thief By li. H. HAGERLING Reports from the police department and examination of criminal court dockets of a large community nearby Bhow that there were about 100 arrests made last year on the charge of larceny of automobiles. In some cases tjiere were In connection with other charges such as using an automobile without the owners consent. A noticeable condition exists that when the guilty was sentenced or fined on this latter charge, there was gen erally a parole and an agreement readied with reference to the larceny charge. Only one who reached the criminal court was sentenced to four years; two others received penitentiary sentences of ono year each. Two others were sent to the house of correction. One for a year, and the other for six months. Of the balance sent to jail, one received 30 days and the other two three months. A striking example, which by the way became very Well known, was that of a young man who admitted stealing automobiles because of tho large profit and quick returns. This occurred at La Crosse, Wisconsin, and the judge sen tenced him to seven years. Automobile thieving from the information I have at hand took a decided slump at La Crosse. The automobile thief is about as slick MURDOCH FEARS PACKERS' POWER Says. Government May Not Bef Strong Enough to Combat It Washington, Feb. 15.—Victor Murdock, member of the Federal Trade Commission, told the House interstate commerce committee yes terday that he feared the five big packers had acquired so much pow er that even the United States gov ernment might not be strong enough to combat it. "Even Food Administrator Hoov er," Mr. Murdock said, "could not reach Into Chicago and take the li cense of a great malefactor, al though he could rescind the license of one of the little fellows." The testimony of the Trade Com missioner followed his statements that facts gathered during the com mission's investigation of the meat packing industry had been turned over to the Department of Justice and that ho had no doubt that pro ceedings under the anti-trust law would result Mr. Murdock expressed fear that the legislative branch of the gov ernment would deal weakly instead of vigorously with the packers. He said that the packers were well aware where there would be va cancies on Senate and House com mittees which would consider their case and that they would try to see to it that "their friends" got on these committees. Fire Cuts Big Swath in Railroad Terminals Savannah, Ga_, Feb. 15.—Fed by large quantities of rosin and tur pentine, fire late yesterday destroy ed the plant of the Southern Fer tilizer and Chemical Company and burned a swath three city blocks long and about two httndred feet wide, through the terminals of the Seaboard Air Lino- Railroad on Hutchinson Island with a loss esti mated in millions of dollars. Cotton, naval stores, sugar, lum ber and nitrate of soda added to the intensity of the flames, which were gotten under control after five hours of fighting by the combined forces of the railroad company and city aided by fire tugs. The fire was discovered in the railroad terminal. Railroad officials are unable to night to estimate the loss to the terminals and materials stored there. Governors of Three States in Conference Philadelphia, Feb. 15. —Governors Townsend, of Delaware; Edge, of New Jersey, and SprouL Pennsyl vania, along with Mayor Smith, Philadelphia, and other officers of the ihree states conferred here yes terday on matters affecting the three states. Regarding the pro posed bridge over tho Delaware river between FffijlaiddlphJh. and Camden, Governor Sproul said Gov ernor Edge agreed that New Jer sey and Pennsylvania should each pay for Its end of the bridge to the middle of the stream. The gover nor also said he favored putting the Pennsylvania end of the project in charge of the State Board of Grounds and Buildings. 1 M iddletown The valentine social held at the home of Mrs. A. G. Banks, spring street, by the Mothers' Congress Cir cle yesterday afternoon, proved a success. The committee in chargo were dressed in Martha Washington style, a very pleasant time was had, and refreshments were served. This is the first of a series of teas to be i held by the circle. The funeral of Mrs.Ervilla Mans berger was held from tho home of her nephew. W. J. Kennard. North Catherine street, yesterday after noon. with- services at 1.30 o'clock, the Rev. James Cunningham, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial was made in the Mtddletown Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Boynton, of Wilmington, Del., are spending sev eral days in town, having been called j here on account of the death and funeral of the former's sister, the I late Mrrs. Brvilla Mansberger. M. H. Gingrich. W. Scott Sides and J\ P. Ackerman, of the Middletown school board, attended the directors' meeting held In court room No. 1. Harrisburg yesterday, and today. They were accompanied by SuperinJ tendent H. J. Wickey. Mrs. Irene Heverllng was given a miscellaneous shower at the home of her father, Charles Houser, Ann street, on Thursday. Refreshments wer served to the following: Mrs. Herman Baumbach, Mrs. Robert Gross, Mrs. John Emrich tnd daught er, Mrs. Arthur Houser and daughter Minnie Zell, Mrs. Joe Force, Myrtle Kurtz, John and Charlotte Inley, Helene Belstllne, Mrs. Heverllng and Charles Houses, ■ HXHRffiBURO fTEEEGK3LPH an article as the police have to deal with. It is stated that this tjspo of a criminal who, while ready to take a desperate chance takes time enough to investigate the local laws before pro ceeding. It Is further statdH that they have a system of spreading Informa tion similar to the old tramp who used to place chalk marks on the gate of a place where it win easy to get a meal. They generally traveled In pairs and In some Instances In gangs and they are generally of mechanical term of mind or at least iuive considerable automo bile knowledgft. Frequently the car Is stolen from a parking place where a number of cars are located, and thfey pick out one that is worth the risk and can make a quick get-away. I have personally seen a thief sit on a running board of a car and pretend to be reading a newspaper, giving the impression that he was placed there to guard the car, but all the time he was studying the surroundings carefully and when he felt he was safe, open the door and drove away. In this case, however, he was being watched by four officers and caught before getting under full headway. This type of a thief Is exceedingly bold, and resorts to clever planning and thinking In order to make his get-away. Joy riding is another subject that will follow next week. MORE AMERICANS GIVENAWARDS Pennsylvanians Included in List Made Public by War Department Washington, Feb. 15. Officers and the units of the American serv ice have received a total 9 f 374 awards and citations, including the American Distinguished Service Cross and various French, British and Italian decorations. A supple mentary list received from France and made public by the War De partment, shows citations of five American squadrons, the Lafayette, the 17th and the 148 th, which serv ed with the British, and the 90th and 99th. Recent French awards Include the Croix De Guerre to pilots and bal loonists as follows: Captain William O. Butler, Ger mantown, Pa- Lieutenants James A- Healy, Jer sey City, N. J.; Sydney L Howell, East Orange, N. J. The Italian Croce A 1 Merito D 1 Guerra was awarded to the follow ing Lieutenants Allen Bevin, Prince ton, N. J.; DeWltt Coleman, Tena fly, N. J.; Edmund A. Doman, of Washington, Pa.; Norton Downs, Three Tuns, Pa.; Donald G. Frost, Paterson, N. J.; George C. Hering, Felton, Del.; Norman Sweetser, of Philadelphia, Pa.; James Kennedy, Lansdownet Pa. Roosevelt Memorials to Be Annual Events Membens of the committee' which arranged for the Roosevelt memorial services last Sund% met last night and passed unanimously a resolution favoring the appointment of a per manent committee to Arrange for similar services. The resolution fol lows: "Resolved, That It is the sense of the General Committee on Roosevelt Memorial Services, held In Chestnut Street Auditorium, Sunday, February 9. 1919, that a permanent Roosevelt Committee for the City of Harris burg be named, and that the chair man of the General Committee, Chas. E. Landls, be empowered to elabor ate with the chairman of the memo rial service, Hon. W. D. B. Ainey, in the early appointment of such committee, the number of which is left to the judgment of the perma nent chairman and the chnirman of the General Committee." Communications froin a number of persons congratulating: the commit tee on the success of the tnemoflal service were read last night. Many Fanners Attend Traction Demonstration Good attendance was had at the Emerson-Brantlngham Tractor School, in this city, officials in charge of the school announce. The course consists principally of lec tures by M. G. Dunn and W. J. Dur keo, specially trained in the work concerning whcih they have been locturing. A special prepared text book is rendering valuable assist ance to the students of the course. Previous to being given here, the course was furnisho dto Emerson- Brant ingham TYactor owners throughout the United States and to army officers at Camp Grant, Rock ford, JII. Mr. Dunn, in direct charge of the distribution of tractors throughout fifteen of the eatfccrn Kbites, was designated to take charge SEMAPHORE ARE COMING The half dozen semaphores ordered for Harrisburg's busy corners will bo here some time next month, ac cording to Joseph N. Early, the New York sign contractor, who is con structing them. In a letter received yesterday Mr. Early stated that the war held up steel shipments and prevented his securing materials be fore. GASSED I.ATE IN WAR Private Edgar R. Shuey, of Llnges town, Recently returned from over seas service, a wearer of two wound stripes, suffered a severe gassing at the very last hour of the fighting after having been under ehell fire for several hours. He arrived in Boston late in January and was dis charged a week ago. GETS I.ATE GREETING Mayor Keister has received a be lated New Tear's greeting from Cap tain J. E. Wright, now serving on the Adjutant General's staff of the Twenty-eighth Division. When Cap tain Wright left Harrisburg for Camp Hancock. Ga., with the Penn sylvania National Guard, he held the , rank of a sergeant. FEW ON LISTS OF CASUALTIES Comparatively High Number of Pennsylvanians Are Mentioned Washington, Feb. 15.—Short cas ualty lists wore issued today by the War Department. While the total number of names included on the two lists are few. the number of Penn sylvanians mentioned is compara tively high. The Pennaylvanians mentioned are: . KILLED IJf ACTIO?! , Sergeant Albert E. Pepper. Ford City. Privates J. Hltyd Evans, Nanticoke. Joe Gutowskl, New Kensington. Charles Lucas. Philadelphia. died of disease Corporal Paul J. Schmucker, Pittsburgh. Privates Raymon G. Brown, Alden Station. Frank Falls. Carnegie. Frank A- Gregg, Pittsburgh. Charles H. Jeffries. New Brighton. Joseph A. McFaddenf Kulpmont Joseph Marino, Philadelphia. WOUNDED SEVERELY Private's Lewis J. McGrough, Loretto. Alex Nltkiewicz, GlassporL Harold T. \Patton, Vandegrlft. Samuel Bhulman, Philadelphia. Charles Henry Smith, Erie. Emil Unorsky, Maylleld. Stephen. Wasnlewski, Philadelphia Paul Watson, Lebanon, John Yuhas, Spears. Joseph J. Checkoucka, Duryea. Kessler M. Cooper. Fort Loudon. William Eisenbarth, Carrick. Patrick J. Dorris, Mahanoy City Herbert M. Foor, Berlin. Mike Govern, Mt. Pleasant. Albert Hornatrom, Warren. Frank Lewandowski. Disabled Soldiers Are Taught Trades They Can Handle Washington, Feb. 15. "There is no mystery about I the work of re training war disabled men. so as to make them 'efficient,'" to-day declar ed Dr. Chas. A. Prosser, director of the Federal Board For Vocational Training. "It Is simply the applica tion of good, common sense education and good Judgment It is merely the utilization of the abilities remaining to the disabled man, which can be so trained as in most cases to be Just as effective, if not more so, than the ones which he lost by reason of his Injuries. "It is surprising the number of things a man is capable of doing. If he has been engaged in an occupation which requires the u? of his leg. such as operating a foot power press, we do not throw away his trade knowledge, but he is educated to use his hand, or perhaps the stump of his leg by means of a special adjustment, and can continue doing that which he knows best Just as well as before he received his Inujry, or if he is dis inclined to continue that work, he is re-educated for some other phase of the same industry which he knows well, and which appeals to him. thus preserving his trade knowledge. Will Use $200,000 to Probe Influenza Philadelphia, Feb. 15. Plans are being formulated by the faculty of Hahnemann Medical College, for the use of Its gift of $2(10,000 for research work in connection with the fight against influenza. The money has been provided by Walter E. Hcring, president of the Globe Ticket Company, and son of Dr. Constantlne llering, founder of. Hahnemann. Announcement of the establishment Of the fund was made at a meeting of the Homeopathic Medical Society by •Dr. William F. Baker, a member of the college faculty. The success of the homeopathic school of medicine in the treatment of influenza cases, was cited as a reason for the gift. fOTLfI Mwtfl §agPw • Kffiaf ES 5 Cost Less to Buy, Run and Maintain STEWARTS are adapted to any use that can be required of a motor truck. They are used by more than 200 different lines ofj t business, in 24 countries. Some firms operate fleets of sto 50. Initial cost is S2OO to S3OO below the average price of trucks of equal capacity. There are thousands of Stewarts. There is but one Stew art quality. . Stewarts have 600 to 700 fewer parts. Adjustments that invite tink ering and interrupt service have been eliminated. Long life and continuous performance are assured. Neglected lubrication sends any piece of machinery to the junk-pile. In the Stewart, wherever possible, automatic lubrication protects against carelessness and neglect. They have fewer grease cups and fewer places to oil. Simplified Stewart construction and application of power puts 90 per cent at the rear wheels. Starting, stopping and road shocks are v- : absorbed by the springs. This means a saving on tires and gasoline , and gives long, uninterrupted service. Let us show you a Stewart that will solve your truck problems. GOMERY-SCHWARTZ MOTOR CAR|CO. 116 MARKET STREET Harrisburg, Pa. - ' Bell 2261 Dial 36M FEBRUARY IS, 1919. STATE BANKING COMMISSIONER INPITTSBURGH John S. Fisher Will Assist in Handling Affairs of Park Bank Pittsburgh, Feb. 15. E. C. Chal font, president of the Park Bonk, which closed its doors Thursday morning following the arrest of J. S. Swartz, cashier, charged -with peculations amounting to more than $250,000, reiterates his former statement that depositors will prob ably not lose a cent by the alleged defalcation. The depositors are in sisting that the bank be reopened and this, officials say, will be done ill a short time, as soon as the stnto banking officers have examined the books thoroughly. The question of appointing a per manent receiver will not be decided until Peter Q. Cameron, state ex aminer, has made his report Bank ing Commissioner John C. Fisher and Deputy Attorney General B. J. MJyers, of Harrisburg, arrived today to assist in handling the bank's af fairs. President Clialfant stated tonight that the depositors of the bank would not under any circumstances lose more than SIOO,OOO and prob ably nothing at all. Senate Refuses, Expression on the Yanks in Russia Washington, Feb. 15.—With the vote of Vice President Marshall breaking a tie, the Senate late yes terday defeated a motion by Sena tor Johnson, of California. Repub lican, to proceed with consideration of his resolution proposing an ex pression by the Senate for with drawal of American troops from Russia as soon as practicable. WORK HOURS REDUCED Shlppensbnrg, Pa., Feb. 15. The Shippensburg Knitting Company has reduced the number of hours for their employes from ten to eight.— Grace Meredith spent several days at Harrisburg.—Melvin Rosunberry, a wounded soldier, is home on a short furlough.—Nervln Henry has return ed home from a hospital.— Ralph Hurley has secured a position In Harrisburg. The Rev. G. W. Perry spent a day in tow*h.—Paul Brandt, or the United States Array aviation department, spent several days with his parents here.—Samuel Rockey Is visiting his sister. Miss Emma Rocltey In South Prince street.—Earl Clever, of Harrisburg, spent several days here.—Kathryn Souders spent several days at Harrisburg.—Mi3ses Catherine Eichelberger, Margaret Eichelberger, Chester Cramer, Mrs. EJla Clough and John Lupp spent Sunday at Carlisle—Miss Anna Hut ton, of Mechanlcsburg, is visiting her i aunt, Mrs. Knodcrer. REX GARAGE & SUPPLY CO. I SSL**! 1., ii. shkttku Manacrr | 1917 North IHnl Street IR iiuiMii iNrriTHi 111 MI MI BHI 11811 i ■mm ■■ M n —HHIHIMin ■ i MUM I ™ 1 UR stock is completely made up of the SB demand the greatest attention from the public cm that I have proven their worth. Distinctive in design end deie I ble, and priced at a figure that guarantees a saving to yon. 1000 CARS TO SELECT FROM. TIME PAYMENTS ARRANGED ■ 1818 OLDSMOBILB Sedan, t ejrl.. 1818 OAKLAND SIX Tearing, A-l J wire wheels, practically brand shape, only 4 months old; a stun- B new; a number of extras; at a snap. bar of extras. fl 118 FRANKI I.S Sedan, mechanical- 1918-17 BTAXWELt Touring Cm B W perfect, shows no woar what- and Roadsters, lares selection, as ,fl ever. 2 extra tlree. low aa .sl9* I 1018 f-AJDllalaAC Sedan, used only 4 1018 HUIfSON Limouilnt, perfect fl months, equal to new, 2 extra condition: also 1917 Sedan and 1917 fl tires; a bargain. Touring, with wire wheel* *t low ■ 1818 BUI OK 8 Roadster K-44, run prices. ■ 2200 miles, equipped with bumper, 1017 BTIMTINS-KNIGHT 8 Llmov fl spot light and shock absorbers. sine, excellent condition; also 4-cyL 1 1810 DO DOE Roadster, 6 weeks old. Mmouslnu. tip-top shape. tip-top shape; tires, paint and up- 1918-17 BUICK Roadsters and Tour- fl holsterlng equal to new. lag Cars, large selection 4- and •- I 1018 CIIANDLER Chummy Roadster, cyl. models, at low prices. 4 pass., excellent condition, me- 1917 PAIGE 8 Roadster, mechanical- fl • chaulcally A-l. ly A-l. used very little; baa bad 1 1018 CIIAJLMERS 0 Touring, 7 pass., good care; a bargain. tip-top condition, shows no wear 1917 BTUTZ Roadster, also 4-pasa. B ...ykatever. Touring; both cars equal to new; fl 1017 CADILLiAG Touring, 8 cyk, splendid equipment. wire wheels, 2 extra wheels and 1918-17-10 FORI) Touring Cats and I tires, spot light, bumper and shock Roadsters, large selection, at very I absorbers, at a sacrifice. low prices. fl GORSON'S AUTOMOBILE EXCHANGE | 238-240 NORTH BROAD ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. I AGENTS WASTED. HEM) IDS KKFIK BARGAIN BULLETIN. I 'El' 'Hi!—a—iHl- ifHi ini —lnr=. errni. =im 1 nr !W E Have More i UNITED STATES and | FIRESTONE SMOOTH | 34x4 CHAIN H | 34x41 ROYAL COTa TITeS g TRIPLE | THAN WE WANT I Don't YOU a WANT SOME OF THEM? i HARRISBURG AUTO CO. 1 Fourth and Kelker St. ID Reo Duplex and Cleveland Tractors n □ 9
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