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SOLD FIRE WATER 1 10 lip BOYS Illicit Traffic in Whiskey Caused Trouble at Sunday School Picnic Special to The Telegraph. Carlisle, July 25. Not only has the illicit traffic in whiskey in Cumberland county not been confined to the dry town of Shlpnf nsburg, hut the annual outing of the Sunday school of the Allison Memorial Methodist Church of this place, which was held at Jit. Holly Park, was given a black eye by the illegal distribution of drink. At least 150 boys and girls of the Carlisle Indian School are members of the Allison Sunday School.

A number attended the outing. The men who are known to the detectives secured several quarts of whiskey in Carlisle, bottled it in small quantities, took it to the park, and eold it to the Indian boys, who secreted themselves in the mountains. During the afternoon the boys appeared in the park and also in the town of Mt. Holly in an intoxicated condition. Officers of the school were eoon communicated with and sent out the assistant disciplinarian, who cor raled the bays and placed them in the guard house at the school.

Local detectives were at once placed on the job and the arrest of the guilty parties is expected at any moment. The Indian lads are extremely reticent. Bowman Co Buy Stern Store Sfock Rale of Superior Shoes Will Offer Many Genuine Bargains Bowman Co. this morning, purchased the shoe stock of the Stern shoe store, on North Third street, at a price said to be less than fifty cents on the dollar. The stock is practically all new and as the Stern store was noted for its superior quality, the sale will present some real bargains.

All of the shoes will be put in a special sale on Thursday morning next at 9 o'clock and it is anticipated that In view of the exceptional prices at the goods will be marked, the event will be one of the most attractive and successful sales held by this enterprising store. DEATHS AND FUNERALS WILLIAM D. SMITH Oldest Retired Engineer on Middle Division Pies Suddenly Retiring apparently in the best of health Saturday night, William D. (Smith, of 600 Forster street, the oldest iretired engineer on the Middle division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, found dead yesterday morning by his wife. i Funeral services will be held to morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home by Rev.

Dr. S. C. Swallow. in the Harrisburg Cemetery.

Mr. Smith was 77 years of age and a native of Frederick county, Md. He moved to Mifflin and entered the employ of the company 185 5. He was retired seven ye.irs ago. He was married in 1857 to Sarah 1 J.

West and moved to this city In 1859. He was a member of Union Lodge, No. 32, of F. and A. and the Pennsylvania Railroad Relief Association.

iSurvivlng are his wife and four sons: of New York; Harrv John W. and B. of this city. Mrs. Emma Miller The funeral of Mrs.

Emma Miller "was held that morning at 9 o'clock at the home of her brother, 709 Cow den street. Burial was made in the JIarrisburg Cemetery. Mrs. Eliza Shriver Th funeral of Mrs. Eliza Shriver.

of 1601 Green street, occurred this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Burial was made in the Harrisburg Cemetery. John W. Kauffman Undertaker George Sourbier took the body of John W. Kauffman, of 1822 North Frourth street, to New Cumberland, where burial was made In the Mt.

Olivet Cemetery, yesterday. Services were held at the home. Continue to Ianpect Sham Lard By Associated Press. Washington, D. July 25.

Sece tary Wilson's meat inspectors will continue to inspect lard substitute and not a pound of that article can go into Inter state or foreign commerce unless It bears the mark "United States ln tpected and passed." L. O. B. A. Special Session Mrs.

Harrington, president of the L. C. B. has called a special meeting of the society to be held at 7 o' clock tonight in the social rooms. THE HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JULY 25, 1910, A VlfTVM op" THE RXVER.

IS R.E. it or SVenCfcr bot Before Inventory Next Friday Regular Prices for Days Beginning Tuesday (to next. To turn into cash all the duct from our regular gelling prices 20 per cent, or one long cloth coats. For example, if you purchase a linen fund you $2.00, or in other reduced from $36.50 to $20.00, we hand you back $4.00, making the suit cost you $16.00, and so on throughout the entire store Waists, Skirts, Cloth Suits, Linen Suits," Pongee Coats, None sent on approval, nations charged for. Witmerv Bair Witmer 202 Walnut and 105 North Second Street MORE OF PARALYSIS APPEAR Word was received at the State a 1 th Department to day of the appearance at Columbia of cases of infantile paTa lysis and the State authorities at once asked for a complete report on the outbreak from the local health board.

The report received here stated that three cases had, appeared; Cases have also appeared at Shenandoah and Galeton and are being Investigated. The outbreak in the vi cinity of Bethlehem which gave con siderable concern last week is not in creasing in severity. The State authorities renew the warning to physicians to promptly report such cases so that action can be taken. The utmost care is being used In the Auditor General's Department in handling the bills for uniform primaries in June which are now coming into the department for payment. In every case the charges are being inquired into and reductions have been made where it appeared that the bills were out of proportion.

The department Is adhering to a standard in paying these bills, the standard being the result of thorough study of charges for services, printing and materials in various parts of the State. Shamokin people have asked the State Railroad Commission to get them better Sunday service so that they can have the Sunday papers to read 'secretary of Agriculture Crltchfleld was in York to day. Governor Stuart is expected here from Philadelphia to morrow and a special meeting of the Board of Pub lie Grounds and Buildings may be held later In the week to consider the Rlt tersvllle report. Superintendent S. B.

Rambo's tobacco plantation on the Hill is the subject of illustrated article in today's North The plants are doing well in spite of the weather. The hearings in the rotten egg cases will be held in Philadelphia this week. Commissioner Foust will urge that they be sent to court E. C. Dewey, of the Auditor General's Department, is home from a vacation spent at Chautauqua Lake, N.

Y. loriroe county was to day paid 1 14.86 as its remuneration for holding the uniform primary in June. Superintendent of Public Instruction N. C. Schaeff er attended an educational meeting in Philadelphia to day.

Dairy and Food Commissioner Foust was among the Capitol Hill officials at the notification meeting on Saturday. President Foote, of the Ohio State Commerce Commission, was here today to talk over Pennsylvania's financial methods with Chief Clerk E. Hause, of the Auditor General's De CAUSES TH a i to thc 6 vc SfreifiRs'! LOCATE III OKLAHOMA TOWN Child May Be in Home of Private Family Near Harrisburg Mr. and Mrs. James Cleveland Grice, who recently were principals ir an escapade which caused considerable of a sensation in Lancaster, Harrisburg and Sharpsburg, are, according to a Baltimore dispatch, now residents of Blackwell City, Okla.

The baby, if not in an institution, may be In the home of a private family in the vicinity of Harrisburg, it is stated. Mrs. Grice belongs to a well to do family of Sharpsburg, Md. She inherited money and will Inherit more. Grice was a member of the graduating class of the Millersville State Normal School.

They lived happily In Lancaster until the first nrt of last June, when a baby was born to Mrs. Grice, six months after their marriage license was recorded. The couple kept the matter very quiet for about two weeks. Finally, according to Mrs. Grice's father, Grice hired a carriage, saying he was going to take his wife to the railroad station to send her home.

He was seen carrying a suspicious looking box, which immedi ately started rumors that the Infant had been murdered. When the wife and child failed to return it was thought a double crime had been committed. Grice was arrested on a murder charge. He remained in jail two weeks without opening his mouth. There was talk of lynching.

Finally Grice was released on habeas corpus. He came to Harrisburg, visited his child, then, accompanied by his wife. went to Sharpsburg. "Go west, my boy, and you'll come out all right in the end," said his father, Peter Grice. The advice was accepted.

FREIGHT CREWS' STANDING Philadelphia DlvUlon (P. R. II.) 125 to go first after 4 p. Ill, 112, 116, 115. 126.

113, 103, 123. 118. 124. Extra engineers wanted for 115. 113.

Extra firemen wanted for 113. 123. Extra conductor wanted for 118. Extra flagmen wanted for 116, 109. Extra engineers marked up: tklns.

Beaver, D. T. Smith, Mnley, A. Hall, Stewart, Bal tosser, Lippl, Lutz. Young, J.

Six, Criss well, Harner. Kelley, Barnett, Ross, Llndley, D. Six. Madden, Guy, Shunk, Coover, Shoemaker. Hoover, Gibbons.

Extra firemen marked up: E. A. Miller, Shaffner, Floyd, C. Miller. Fosnot.

Piatt, Warner, H. Myers, Hackenberger, Rpaner, Conrad, Barrows, Keys, hite. Mathias. Kauffman, Shirk. Extra conductors marked up: Fox, Arthur, Halb leib.

Shaub. Miller. Extra flagmen marked up: McLaughlin, Beaner, Coover, Webb. Stark, Bader. Extra brakemen marked up: Hickernell, Keis ter.

McBride. Townsley, Clark, Fleming. Hiserman, Redsecker, Yost, Pen ner. Machamer, Slpe, Miller. Philadelphia Division Enola 217 to gofirst after 3:45 p.

204, 221, 241, 228, 240, 239, 201. 208. 245, 220, 210. 249, 212. 224, 230, 238.

207. Extra firemen wanted for 239, 208. 49. 38. Extra conductors wanted for 207.

208, 212. 215. 217. 221. Extra flagmen wanted for 230, 239.

Extra brakemen wanted for 212, 221. 228, 238., 239, 249. Extra conductors marked up: Clinton, Smith, Nicols, Newcomer. Extra flagmen marked up: Smith, Bankes, Neff, Baldwin. Extra brakemen marked up: Bigler, Conway, McPherson, Vogal, Flora, Landls, Rhau, Wilt.

Miller, Zeigler, Harlin, Miller, Boyer, Armstrong, Armpriester, Smith, Horner, Burrts. Middle Division, (P. Ft. 404 to go first after 3.45 p. 239.

Preference after 12.01 July 26,: 14. 4r 6. 9, 10, 8, 3. 12, 5, 27, 28, 22, 21. Extra engineers wanted for 6, 2, 22.

Extra fireman wanted for 10. Extra conductors wanted for 3, 21. Extra flagman wanted for 10. Extra brakemen wanted for 3. 27, 22.

Extra engineers marked up: Wagner, Kuhn, Maguire, Welcomer, Kauffman, Dltmer, Swab, Hunter, Smith, Pearson, Burd. Extra firemen marked up: Richards Zetders, Hues, Herr, Ramsey, Weibley, Forest, Musser, Ross, Look, Cox, Wriarht, Beecham. Extra conductors marked up: Dunn, Watson. Extra brakemen marked up: Kahler, Neely, Roth, Depugh, Bobbs, Beattv. Middle Dinnlon Enola 229 to go first after 6.05 p.

23 Altoona crews to come In. Laid off: 112, 103, 116, 108. Extra engineer wanted for 108. Extra fireman wanted for 108. Extra conductors wonted for 103, 108.

P. R. Yard Crews To go first 4 p. tn. Extra engineers marked up: Ollnger.

Cordes, Hoffman. Mell, Snyder, Enslnger. Crum, Hohenshelt, Brenne man, Thomas, Rudy. Houser, Cless, Presley. Extra firemen marked up: Kautz, Wagner, Beckwith, Machamer, Weaver, Cless, Ewing, Yinger, Starner, Monroe, Reed.

Beatty, Feass. Extra engineers wanted for 1129, 1699, 1859. Extra firemen wanted for 1129. 1868. The Reading Crews, (P.

II. To go after 1.4o p. 19. 17. 22, is, 5, 20.

Eastbound after J. 15 p. 73. 74, 63, 68, 66, 64. 71, 53, 69.

75. 51, 59, 77. Extra conductors marked up: Smith, Ryan. Extra enginemen marked up: Hagy, Holly, Bream, Boger, Drager, Sterner. Extra firemen marked up: Brough," Walton, Wise, Brant, Booser, Reber, Kreiser.

Extra brake men marked up: Brubaker, Sourbeer, Greason, Beber. Hetrlck. Fetterhoff, Sell, Dank, Mackley, Hake, Long, Becker. Extra enginemen wanted for 56, 64. Extra firemen wanted for 16 17.

20. 22. 66. 61. 63.

64.. first 258. Ex tra flagman wanted for 3. Extra brakemen wanted for 3, IS. 17, 19, 20, 22, 66, 68, 64, 69, 71.

74. OUR THE AND ICES RAILROADS WORKED OP FROM LOWLY POSITION General Manager Myers Began Railroad Career on $45 Per Month The most prominent figure In the negotiations between the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and its conductors and trainmen, was W. Heyward Myers, general manager of the railoard. During his residence In Wllliamsport, a period of nearly nine years, Mr. Myers was general superintendent of the Northern Central Railway and Erie division of the Pennsylvania.

He was born at San Antonio, April 9, 1856. He was educated abroad. When he was less than 20 years old he entered the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad by way of the engineering department at a salary of $45 per month. Liter he was superintendent of the Cumberland division and then went to the Belvidere division. In 1891 he was made superintendent of the Schuylkill division.

Eight years later he became superintendent of the Middle division with headquarters in Harrisburg. He became general superintendent of the Northern Central In 1900. March 24, 1906, he became general manager of the lines East. Dog Burned. Some one with a distorted sense of humor, which may result in his losing his position, tied a piece of waste to one of the dogs at No.

2 Roundhouse of the Pennsylvania Railroad and then ignited the waste. The animal was badly burned and to end its sufferings it was chloroformed. The waste was tied to the dog's tail and he tried to tear it off, burning his mouth. Personals. Adam Martz, foreman of the wreck crew in the local yards, is spending two months in Montana.

He is accompanied by Mrs. Martz and daughter. Brakeman H. W. Rodenhaf er Is confined to his home on account of an injury recieved by falling from his train at Lancaster.

Fireman P. Markley, who was In jured several months ago by falling from the bridge at coatesviue, re turned to work last Saturday. W. C. Saltsman, fireman instructor In the local yeards of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and Mrs.

Saltsman and daughter will leave in a few days on a pleasure trip to Atlantic City. Judge Shull Presides Over Motion Court Effort Made to Have Miles Sujruly Re leased on $1,000 all; Sale Confirmed Judge James Shull presided over a brief session of motion court this morning. Attorney W. J. Carter, coun sel for Miles Suyuly, who was arrested on a capias on the testimony of Slavie Gruber at the last court, asked for a rule to show why his client should not be released on a 1,000 bail.

Robert Stucker is attorney for the plaintiff and Tuesday next was fixed as the time for the return and argument. The sale of property belonging to the T. H. Boyd estate at 30 North Second street to C. M.

Sigler, was Con firmed this morning, to make a mortgage valid. Attorney Charles Stroh asked for the appointment of Alfred Funk as guardian of Mrs. Margaret M. Funk, an invalid, who is owner of property at 1419 North Sixth street Testimony was taken to prove the inability of Mrs. Funk to care for her property.

Ohio Republicans Watching Garfield By Associated Presu Columbus, Ohio, July 25. Republican leaders and delegates who are here for the State Convention were to day frankly awaiting word from James R. Gaxfield. leader of the "progressives." Although the first session of the convention will be held to morrow and the nominations will be made Wednesday, the leaders are apparently as far from any agreement upon a candidate for Governor as they were a month ago. As the majority of the delegates are unpledged, the leaders are interested in the number of votes which Mr.

Garfield will claim for the "progressives." George B. Cox. chairman of the Ham ilton county delegation, announced thia morning that Congressman Nicholas Longworth will not be a candidate for the Gubernatorial nomination under any circumstances. Sixty Dead In Cyclon By Associated Pres. Milan, July 25.

The list of dead in the cyclone which Bwept over the district northwest of Milan has increased to sixty, and the Injured number several hundred. The material losses are estimated at many millions. RIVER ROAD OAOWM IS VCJLY "KUQE. AoOHtS wiTM'ROMVHCe rMc rots ah that deep that COULD EXDE PoJLfOC ft.r HIDING tri THtn IRTERGEPTER IS SOON TO BE BUILT Continued from First Page be prepared by the City Engineer, after such plans and? specifications shall have been approved by Councils. No contract, however, shall be let for said improvements or for any part thereof until the same shall first, be approved by Councils.

That the said Board of Public Works are hereby authorized to employ 'such engineer or engineers to assist the City Engineer, and also such other persons as in their judgment may be necessary to perform the duties imposed upon them by this ordinance, and fix their compensation, subject to the approval of Councils." May Delay Start Unless the points at issue are clearly defined soon and steps taken to reach an agreement there will be more or less delay in starting these improvements, both of which are badly needed, as veryone knows. Nothing worth sneaking of has been done regarding either operation except very preliminary plans," and the chances are that some of the sewers carried In the amended sewer ordinance which is not yet out of Councils may be started before anything else is done. This morning a city official called attention to the fact that Harrisburg could not undertake very much even if all ordinances were acted upon promptly and work started because the allowance for fixed charges contemplated only the issuance of $90,000 of bonds this fall. Paving and Sewers If the City Councils meet to night and act favorably on the amended sewer bill and the paving specifications, the Highway Department will get busy as soon as the Mayor acts. This should permit of contracts being laid before Councils for approval by the middle of September.

The Water Department will start work 4n the relaying of mais in streets to be paved without delay, the first lines to be constructed being Logan and Susquehanna streets, where six inch mains will be laid from Relly to Maclay streets. SPECIFICATIONS STAND Committee Decides That No Changes Should be Made; Murray Is Caustio The committee of Councilmen In charge of the specifications for the street paving will to night report that the specifications should stand. On Saturday afternoon the committee determined that no changes should be made and Common Councilman C. E. Murray said bluntly that he could not understand why In the world the specifications had ever been sent to a committee.

Common Councilman H. W. Miller, chairman of the committee, said his only thought in suggesting a change was so that only materials which had stood the test of time in Harrisburg streets should be permitted. The idea, he explained, was that property owners and taxpayers would be protected against new and untried materials. He stated distinctly that he was not opposed to gilsonlte.

Eowman'k bought the Sternshoe stock. It will be put on sale Thursday morning a 9 o'clock. Continued from First Page meeting yesterday morning was extremely interesting. They will request the standing committee to appoint a new pastor. The handsome church at Second and McKinley streets was dedicated May 16.

Finances May Bo Involved Mrs. Stottlemyer left home July 9, saying she was going to Harrisburg. It is said that it was there she joined her affinity. Her husband has not heard from her since. Rev.

Mr. Love joy was supposed to be In the larger cities collecting funds for the new church debt. To what amount the finances ar Involved will not be known until after the meeting tomorrow. The checks are so arranged that they had to bear the signature of Irvln D. Schaffer as well as that of the pastor, and this Is thought to have saved the church from loss.

Shortly before he left he paid over $o0 which he had collected. Rev. Mr. Lovejoy Is 45 years of age. Throe Soldiers Drown By Associated Press.

San Francisco, July 25. Three privates from the South United States Military Prison ouard stationed at Al catraz Island, lost their lives yesterday when a yawl in which they with three other had been sailing on the bay was capsized in the treacherous Carqutnez straits, midway between Angel and Al catraz Islands. PASTOR'S UK HAS BEEN DROPPED AS THE CARTOONIST SEES IT iits so pLSASMtrr (life hcre is ane VA iz: xcfe. CONOITION, Of, is in i at a convict THAT ROADBED WETTER, BAIR "The house where quality and honest prices are iK A QRAnD CON bTlO WITMER WITMER. BAIR WITMER morrow) morning and closing positively Friday noon garments possible before next Friday noon, we will de words only require $8.00.

tc. none laid away, none charged partment who is something in the expert line himself. The fares charged by fhe West Penn Railways Company have been attacked in a letter to the State Railroad Commission by Isaac Hurst, of Union town, who alleges that the company charges more for the trip between Uniontown and Brownsville than from Unlontown to Connellsvllle. He asks an investigation. Governor Stuart has appointed Sam uel Mendelson as justice of the borough of Mayfield, Lackawanna county, a new place having been created by an increase of justices.

Thomas G. Haskins has been appointed justice in Avoca, Luzerne county, vice Michael Brogan, resigned. The Lehigh Valley Railroad has informed the State Railroad Commission that in compliance with a recommendation of the commission it will ad Just its charges for hauling in the Hazleton region. B. F.

Haizlett has been appointed Justice of the peace for Oakland township, Venango county, vice J. N. Welkel, resigned. Increases 'Of stock filed at the Capitol have been: United Refining Company, Warren, $75,000 to Xittany Light, Heat and Power Company, Bellefonte, $20,000 to Wolfe Brush Company, Pittsburg, $7, 600 to $100,000. The inspection of trees in eastern counties for chestnut blight will be started by Deputy Commissioner of Forestry I.

C. Wllljams on September The certified copies of the schedule making the awards of State supplies are being made up by Superintendent S. B. Rambo. The Public Ledger of yesterday contained a fine Illustrated Interview with Health Commissioner Samuel G.

Dixon, including a portrait of him in academic robes and a view of his home. Verda S. Johnson, of the Railroad Commission, who is ill in Philadelphia, may have to undergo an operation for an affection of his hip. Just 405 persons passed the State medical examinations held this spring. About sixty failed.

J. F. Lehman, of Lycoming county, GREAT OPPORTUNITY We are groin to sell Men's Sweet Orr A Co'm. trousers at, about ball what other stores pay for them, Whyf Because we bongrht their samples at a wonderful reduction. BOWMAN CO.

BLACKBERRY CORDIAL Just the thing for Summer Complaint, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Cholera Morbus and Colic. 25c the bottle Forney's Drug Store 426 MARKET STREET "We serve you wherever yon are." TWC DOST IS A FieAsAT ueast 'HIS tf COOK OOD ON Doesn't it If inseparably linked 20 or Off Cash Sale fifth. We, except only the coat suit for $10.00 we re it should be a Pongee suijt at discount prices. Alter has been appointed a special policeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad. State Treasurer Wright returned today from Pittsburg, where he attended the notification meeting.

Deputy Attorney General J. E. B. Cunningham is home from a visit to Atlantic City. Deputy Attorney General Hargest will give a hearing In the matter of the protest against the charter of the Citizens Insurance Company, of Read ing.

Admiral Looker Pond By Associated Press. Washington, D. July 25. Rear Admiral Thomas M. Looker, a veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars and for many years paymaster general of the navy, died athls home here last night at the age years.

Girls' Club to Meet The Agathalatha Girls' Club will meet this evening in the auditorium of the parish house at Church and North streets. The club has a membership of seventy and gymnasium classes will be started In the fall. IT SEEMS A SHAME To sell Men's Suits, values up to $12.00, at $5.00. All new, up to date summer styles. Well tailored and perfect fit.

Nothing In the city compares in value for the money. All sizes. BOWMAN CO. Do You Ever Have Accidents To Your Jewelry? In some way a pretty ornament becomes bent, a fastening breaks or a jewel drops' out it's exasperating, of course, but really not a serious matter, for there are few injuries to jewelry that cannot be repaired. And usually the expense of having the repairs made is trifling.

But 4)e careful where you take your jewelry to be repaired be sure of the skill of the workmen who will handle it. You can hunt the State of Pennsylvania over and not find as careful, skillful jewelry repairer as those in my store. I guarantee fully all work and the charge is always the lowest for which perfect work the kind you want can possibly be done. Dienef Jeweler Harrisburg 408 Market St. SURE CURE.

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