8 SUBURBAN SHIREMANSTOWN Ladles' Organ tied Bible Class Benders Interesting Program Special Correspondence Shiremanstown, Dec. 2.—(Miss Jessie .Smith, of New Kingston, spent Sunday with Mr. aud Mrs. Clayton Wolfe. Miss Nellie Morkfv spent several days in New York. Miss Sue A. Kline, teacher of the primary school, this place, is spending her vacation in Philadelphia./ The Rev. Mr. Mell, pastor of the Ohurch of God, preached a sermon to the K. of P. lodge on Sunday morn ing. Mrs. E. W. Toole and daughter, 'Miss Sue Toole, of Selinsgrove, Pa., spent Saturd&v with iMrs. J. W. Sheets. The sale of goods of t'he late David Lamlbert, whi'-h was held at Lambert's mill on Monday, was largely attended. The schools are closet) {ill December 7 on account of institute at Carlisle. Miss Thelma Drawbaugh is a;ending her vacation in Carlisle. "Mrs. E. W. Rupp anil sons, George and Rapheal, have returned home after spending several days in Carlisle. Miss Elsie Strong was a visitor to Mechanics burg recently. The Ladies' Organized Bi'ble class met at the home of Mrs. Scott Strong on Friday. Quite a number were pres ent ami a very interesting program ■was rendered. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hostetter, of New Cumberland, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Crone. NE WVILLE Daniel Heller Purchases Stone House From C. Gordon Leigh Special Correspondence. Newville, Dec. 2.—A stone house and lot adjoining, situated on East Main street, has been purchased by Daniel Hel'ler, from C. Gordon Leigh. Samuel Davidson and aunt, Miss Liz zie Davidson, left Tuesday on an ex tended trip to the West. Their desti nation at present is Phoenix, Arizona. Miss Lulu Shullenberger and nephew, Paul Shulleniberger, spent the past five days with relatives at New Cumberland. Frank Weaver and family, of Har risburg, were entertained recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, Broad street. G. B. Landis, of Harrisburg, and A. C. Landis, of Havana, Cuba, made a brief visit at the home of their mother, MTS. G. W. Landis, recently. Mr. and Mrs. John Wright anil son, Jack, who were guests of Mrs. Wright's Sarents. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Maxwell, ave returned to their home in Mt. Holly, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. John Garman and Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Morrow, of Landisburg, Bpent a few hours in town on Sunday. George Forbes, of Lock Haven, was a recent visitor at the home of Mrs. Ellen Mell, Chestnut street. Mrs. George Williams and nephew. Kajtiuel Williams, are on a trip to Phil adelphia and Ridley Park. LEMOYNE The Rev. Mr. Baer Addressed Men in Trinity Lutheran Church Special Correspondence. Lemovne, Dec. 2.—The Rev. Mr. Baer, secretary of the Laymen's Mis sionary Society, preached in Trinity Lu theran church Sunday morning and in structed the laymen, who made an ev ery-memiber canvass in the afternoon. Mrs. 'Martin Shaffer has returned from Idaville, Adams county, after a brief visit to her mother. This being the week of the teachers' institute of Cumberland county, the scholars are enjoying a line vacation. A class of young ladies of Trinity Lutheran Sunday school will hold a sauerkraut supper in the firemen's hall on Thursday from 4 to 10 p. m. The Ladies' Aid Society of Trinity Lutheran church will hold their month ly meeting at the home of Mrs. Brown in Wormleysburg on Thursday evening. John Bover, of York, spent Sunday with friends in town. Russell Danner. who is spending some time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Anderson, convalescing from his recent attack of typhoid fever, will return this week to his home near An dersontown. York county. Miss Ruth Johnson and Miss Verna Ickes are spending the week near Car lisle. Mrs. Eli Garritt, who sustained a paralytic stroke two weeks ago, is able to be around again. WEST FAIRVIEW Official Board of Grace U. B. Church Votes to Observe Watch Night Special Correspondence. West Fairview, Dec. 2.—The official board of Grace Tinted Brethren church met Monday night and agreed to hold watch night services and a;>pointed tho following committee to arrange: B. C. Hoon. F. C. Hoke and the pastor. It was alscL agreed to begin the evange listic etWr r at that time as usual. Mis* Emma Brown, of Port Carbon, is attest of her sister. 'Mis. William IM^s-hall. . V Co., 1.1 d., 2!) Ilrnndnay, ,Vtw York i I.ohm: HHI.HEL 103 Mar. bet St.. Harrlaliuru. I'M., or air rick* i et Agent. L Ministerial Association «t Camp Hill yesterday. HUMMELSTOWN Matinee Production of "Farm Folks" to Be Given by Olnb Special Correspondence. Hummelstown, Dec. 2.—A matinee production of the play, "Farm Folks," will be given in Hummelstown Hall on Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Many of the school children are anxious to witness the play an«l the management has decided to give the matinee pro duction for the children to attend. The reserved seat chart for Friday even ing's production -was opened last even ing and several hundred tickets were marked. The play, which promises to be well product, is being given by the I. T. I. Club of Zion Lutheran church. Mrs. James Schwartz and Mrs. Jacob Heuschen were visitors in Harrisburg yesterday afternoon. George F. Greenawalt left to-day for Danville, 111., where he will spend sev eral weeks with relatives. Mrs. Aldus Hoffer and Mrs. Emma HoflVr spent yesterday in Harrisburg. Mrs. Thomas McCall visited rela tives in Harrisburg to-day. BERRYSBURG Harry Smith Will Oive "Movie" Show in School House Special Correspondence. Berrysburg, Dec. 2.—Mrs. Miller and children, of Harrisburg, are vis iting Mrs. Miller's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bowman. Mrs. Deaner and children, of Eliza bethville, are visiting relatives in town for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keboch and daughter, Pauline; Mr. and Mrs. Rob ert Deibler and daughter, Selena, mo tored to Halifax on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Long, of Killinger, vis ited their daughter, Sirs. Harry Holtz man, on Stiudav. Ceylon Bowman ,of Harrisburg, is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bowman. John Hoover transacted business at Red Cross on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reigle, of Gratz, visited at the home of Grant Hartman and family on Sunday. Rebecca Romberger, of Elizabeth ville, visited her brother and sister-in law. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Deibler. Mrs. Charles Keboch visited her grandmother. Mrs. Elias Slioop, who is seriously ill at the home of her daugh ter, Mrs. Frances Pottieher, of Wil liamstown. The Woman's Missionary Society will give an entertainment on Sunday evening in the United Evangelical church. Harry Smith, of Gratz, will give a! motion picture show on Friday even ing in the school house. WICONISGO Mr. and Mrs. John C. Smith Leave for Chicago Special Correspondence. Wiconisco. Dec. 2. —Mr. and Mrs. John C. Smith left on Monday for Chicago. Miss Loi Heisel returned from Phil adelphia. Miss Katherine Jones visited in Pottsville Saturday. Dr. ami Mrs. I. A. Keiter and son. Ira. and Mrs. W. H. C. Keen and Miss Eliza Evans on Friday motored to Har rison rg. Mrs. Maude Rosener spent the week end in Millersburg. MIFFLINTOWN Miss Lavina Lemon Awarded Gold Medal in W. C. T. U. Contest Special Correspondence. Mifflintown. Dec. 2. —Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Espenschade and two children, of Pittsburgh, are visiting their par ents, Fred Espenschade and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scholl. The following spent their Thanksgiv ing vacation at home: Howard aud William Xeely, of Princeton; Blair Ernest, of Gettysburg; James Robison and James M'cCaulev, of State College. Mrs. Wilson, of Juniata, spent Sun day with her daughter, Mrs. Mahlon Guss. Miss Elizabeth Okeson left Friday for Harrisburg, where she expects to spend the winter. Halman Weiser and mother, of Mahantongo, spent Wednesday in town. For an inter-county Grand Gold Medal Oratorical Contest held last May in the Ridge Avenue M. E. church, in I Harrisburg, the State Superintendent of Medal Contest has awarded to Miss Liavina l>emon, of Mifflin, first place for excellence in W. C. T. U. grand gold medal work the past year. Miss Mary Zug, of Bowie, Maryland,! is visiting at the home of H. E. Wat ters and family. The Rev. Mr. Osborn. of Bradford, occupied the pulpit Sunday, both morn ing and evening, in the Westminster Presbyterian church. Miss Rebecca Doty left Tuesday for a visit with relatives in Philadelphia.' Mrs. Charles Flood and two little | sons, of Nook, are visiting her sister,' Mrs. Charles McClellan, in Mifflin. Mr. and Mrs. Orr, of Lewistown, spent Sunday with Mrs. Orr's sister.' Mrs. Margaret McClintic. Dr. Andrews and daughters, Miss Jessie and Mrs. Charles Sarl comes to us full formed—mature in all its chaste loveliness with a delicate iridescence and color that the art of man cannot improve and which after many centuries it has but just learned to duplicate To write the history of pearls is to record the storv of the human race. Pearl Rings, indestructible and natural, &t.OO up Pearl Earrings, indestructible and natural ."50c up * Pearl Brooches, indestructible and natural, . . I ,V)c up Pearl LaVallieres, indestruct ible and natural up Pearl Necklaces, indestructible and natural $'2.50 up In fact we carry everything in' pearl ornaments in the most artistic and beautiful designs im aginable. Let us show them to you. H. C. CLASTER, Gems, Jewels and Silverware 302 Market Street WOO MEN RESUME WORK Cotton Movement Causes Arkansas Railroad Shops to Open Little Rock, Ark., Dec. 2.—A con siderable increase in Ihe movement of cotton was responsible, officials said, for the resumption of operations yester day of the S't. In Europe, as viewed by Dr. Henry Van Dyke, American Minister to The NetJh erlanxls, were up for discussion at a con ference at tihe White House between President Wilson and the minister. Dr. Van Dvke had been invited to be the hinclheon guest of t>he President. Fresh from his observation of conditions gen erally in Europe, Dr. Vau Dyke was ready to give President Wilson first hand information. The minister already had discussed the subject wit'h Secre tary Bryan. While denying the report that he was the bearer of a personal letter from Queen Wilhelmina relative to peace. Dr. Van Dyke told t'he Secretary that the Queen and t)he people of Holland earn estly desire an early return of peace among the warring European nations. That the present does not appear to be a propitious moment to advance defi nite proposals for terms of peace, how ever, was made clear by bhe minister following his conference wiitih Mr. Bryan. "The desire of the United States for peace," he declared, "is a well-known fact. The decision as to the proper moment for us to act is in the hands of my chiefs. The President and the Secretary of State can be trusted to determine when that moment arrives " The hope was expressed by .Dr. Van Dyke tthalt when the time for settlement of tihe war arrived, t'he United States "would play a noble part" in bringing peace. While certain that tihe heart of Holland would be with the United States in such efforts, the minister de clined to forecast what form the co operation with Holland or other neutral •countries might take. The minister was to leave here late to-day and sail for Holland December 12. BRITISH PROHIBIT WRITINGS WHICH RETARD RECRUITING London, Dec. 2.—Under the heading "Will Kier Hardie Please Note, Also G. Bernard S'haw?" the "Daily Ex press" prints an article stating tlhat a new order in council contains the fol lowing regulations with regard to the prevention of recruiting: "No person shall, by word of mouth or in writing, or in any newspaper, periodical, book, circular or other publication, s>pread false reports or make false statements or reports or statements likely to cause disaffection to his Majesty, or to interfere with the success of his Majesty's forces by land or sea, oad military training have been called to arms by the German Emperor. He also declared that it is exceed ingly probable that the so-called "un trained" landstrum, which includes men rejected as unfit for military serv 4 ice hut possessing considerable phy sical strength, will also be called out. ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM AT RHEIMS IS DESTROYED Paris. Dec. 2.—ln an account of fho | 'bombardment of Rheims, wtiich has been in progress intermittently for several weeks, the "Temps"' asserts that the arvheological museum con taining Roman. Gallic amd French col lections has been destroyed. Ta.pestries by Pepersack, the Flemish workman, also were ruined. The factories have been damaged to such an extent that the textile industry has suffered greatly. The loss due to the destruction of cloth is estimated at 350,000,000 franc ($70,000,000). Envoy Sharp to See Polncare Parts, Dec . 2. —'William Graves Sharp, the new American Ambassador to France, left for Bordeaux last night accompanied by his son, George. He will present bis credentials to President Poincare to-morrow. Makes Hose for England Reading, Pa., Dec. 2.—The Glasser Hosiery Company, of this city, has re ceived an order for 120,000' pains of cotton halfhose from a firm in London, Bng. The goods are to be shipped as soon as possible, and, it is understood, are to supply t'he British army. A force of several hundred employes is working day and nig'bt to inf-ure an early de livery. Pocket Knives for British New'burgh, N. Y., Dec. 2.—One of t'he great knife factories at Walden, N. Y„ announced yesterday the receipt of a very large order from the British gov ernment for pocket knives for British soldiers and sailors. The factory will work with an increased force for many months on the contract. Deserted Has U. S. Passport London, Dec. 2.—Henry Beigel, of New York, who says that he is an j American citizen, was remanded after a hearing yesterday in Bow Street Police i Court on the charge of being an alien | enemy. He was arrested at the Savoy | Hotel. The detective mho made t)ho ar-, ' rest testified Beigel had admitted he | was a deserter from the German army. I The (.risoner had an American passport. |Hx nam | and Carpet House I H The Store for the Gift Giver s BjS Tt is a pertinent fact that the Christmas gifts of H furniture reflects refinement. We have entered an tS < ■jpSj age of simple decoration—an age in which the adorn- J MM ment of our homes lies chiefly in the utility of their M Einß appointments. So wide is the selection and so rea- SLm sonable the price of these useful articles of Furniture Jgrjl or Rugs that our store will never be found wanting | i to supply your requirements at prices to suit all pur- a Rp chasers. Remember we are in position to give you j| ■fx the best at low cost. Also we allow a special reduc- K39 tion for the Christmas gift season. All goods pur- H fly| chased now will be delivered when desired. Buy early A • and get the advantage of the best selection. li || J A TEW CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS Ks Mahogany Serving Tables,.. .$5.25 up to $20.00 , .Mahogany Parlor Tables $5.00 up to $24.00 Is '' Vf Mahogany Music Cabinets,.. .$7.00 up to $25.00 SJB Mahogany Period Chairs and Rockers, fife* oy $10.50 up to $45.00 f J Easy Chairs, upholstered in leather ami tapestry, $ Ire $15.00 up to $45.00 eWj-y Genuine Leather Davenports, HE raffi] $45.00 up to $60.00 K Eg} Tapestry Davenports or Duo Style, either leather Bl 1 Ki or tapestry, $43.00 up to $55.00 NRmb ' Smokers' Stands and Traps in all woods, at all prices. flOx, Mr Mahogany Serving Trays, Mahogany Tea Wagons. |U I Mary other articles which will pay you to see before B| | FACKLER'S If ||| 1312 Derry Street ff^f IMPERIAL UKASE ISSUED ON CONTROL OF FINANCES Petrograd, Dec. 2.—An imperial ukaae issued to-day authorize!) the Minister of Finance to take control of the expenditures and receipts of socie ties, companies and enterprises founded or operated in Russia by subjects of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey. The ukase expressly prohibits, with out the special authorization of the Minister of Finance, the payment, de livery or transfer of any ready money, papers of value, silver, gold plate and precious stones that may be owned by subjects of the countries mentioned. It is provided that all payments to subjects of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey who chance to be outside of Russia but possess t'heir commercial establishments or real estate shall be effected in Russia through due legal process. Turks Demand $20,000 From Dr. Bliss London, Dec. 2, 4.19 A. M.—Accord ing to advices from Beirut, Syria, the Turks have demanded $20,000 from Dr. Bliss, principal of the American Col lege there, says a dispatch to the "Times'' from Cairo. The Turks de clined Dr. Biiss' offer for a fill settle ment of the claims they made. Eleventh Earl of Stair Dies London, Dec. 2, 11.40 A. 'M.—The death has ben announced of Joihn Hew Dalrymple, eleventh earl of Stair. His only son and heir. Major Viscount Dalrymple, is at present a prisoner of war in Germany. The Karl of Stair was born in 1848. Belgians' Queen Well in London London, Dev. 2.—The rumors that Queen Klizatoetlh of Belgium is ill are unfounded. She is in London with her children and visited Queen Mother Alexandra and extended birthday con gratulations Monday. TWO OF THE KAISER S COMMANDERS On the left l» Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria. who commands the German forces operating around Metz. On the right la Duke Aibreeht of Wurtemburg, wU la commanding one of the huge German armies in Xorihern France. GERMANY HAS 2,940,000 IN IN FIELD, PARIS SAYS Paris, Dec. 2.—A semi-official com munication concerning the German arm ies in the field made public here last night says: "Germany at present has at her dis posal 25% adtive army 'corps, of which 21% are operating against France and four againsit Russia. Of the 33 German reserve army corps, 22'/;,. are now em ployed against France and 10% against Russia. "These figures show that there is a total of 58% army corps, active or re serve, fighting for Germany on the two i'routs, and not 100 army corps as has erroneously been stated by the German government. "If the territorial units (landwrthr) of which nothing was said in the recent. German official note, are taken into ac count, it will be seen that eight landwehr army coHpe are engaged against France and seven against Rus sia—that is to say, in all on the two fronts, 30 territorial divisions." As a German army corps consists of 40,000 men, it wild be seen from the figures given that Germany has 52 eorp fighting against France, or 2,080,- 000 men. Opposing the Russians, the Kaiser has 21% corps, or 860,000 men. The total of the German armies in the field nnnvbers 2,940,000. Seeks Peace With France Heme, Dec. 2.—A German journalist has arrived at. Geneva to organize a Franco-German committee to work to restore pea-e. He declares that iiis mis sion is unofficial, but it is suspected that, he is connected with the propaganda foreshadowed by the utterance of tho official German press. This propaganda seeks to induce France to make a sep arate peace, leaving Germany to treait later with Great Britain and Russia.