The York Gazette from York, Pennsylvania • 1

YOKE GAZET THE WEATHER Fair Thuraday; Friday warmer, probably rain. A A Guaranteed Largest Morning Circulation VOL. IJX NO. 9829. YORK, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 7, 1916.

TWELVE PAGES. TWO CENTS EIGHT CENTS A WEEK NO SHAKE-UP IN WEST YORK COUNCIL ORGANIZED MILKMEN GET 50 NEW MEMBERS TEUTONIC ALLIES' TAKE. BUCHAREST AFTER HARD DRIVE 10 BE HEW PREMIER Overthrows Asquith Cabinet ButWill NotHave Same Measure of Harmonious Support Important Railroad Junction of Ploechti, North of Capital, Also Falls to Invaders CONTROL HALF OF RUMANIAN KINGDOM Central Powers Are Now in Possession of Four Capitals of Entente Allied States I OUR SHIFTS IN ROOFING CO. PLANT Notices Posted In Local Mill of 6enoral I 1 Roofing Manufacturing Company Plant Yeatarday Afternoon, Notices posted In the York mill of the. General Roofing Manufacturing company announce the fact that on and after! the first of January, 1917, an eight-hour day will go Into effect In every department.

This announcement has to do not only with the lafeal factory.) but also the companys establishments In East St. Louis, Md, Marseilles, and at Richmond, Cal. The order comes from the main office at St. Louis. The eight-hour shift, as it Is termed, has eeft the general order in several departments fqr the past two or three year.

because the companys business has beep of such a size that It was necessary to keep running twenty-four hoirs in a stretch. It has been stated tHat the new state of affairs will make somewhat of an increase in the cost pf pk-oduction, but wherever it has been jtriejd out, the results, it has been found, have fully justified the expenditure. 1 The eight hour day for the General Roofing places that company with the leaders lccally as far as the shortened day ls concerned. The companys business Is reported as good at this particular season of the year.7 which is ajlways considered in and about the middle ojf extreme activities. The rooflrjg business usually follows.

the building trade which of course 'is at its height in jthe spring and fall. However from jthe extent of the orders now booked it jis evident that the coming of spring will witness a general building boom in many sections of the country. SIATEtCRAMBER OF S. Forry Ilaucks is a Member of Board i Directors of Asso-rganized at Capital OBJECT Of NEW CHAMBER I HARRISBURG, Dec. 6.

Mer from thirty-two cities in Pennsylvania representing fifty-three associations! and organizations met here this aft-ernoon ajt th Harrisburg dub, organized ki state Chamber of Commerce adopted tentiitive by-laws and appointed a boa 'd of forty directors. The board of directors, according to these by-law4 will have the power to elect the officers, of the organizaJ tion and set I the time for the next meeting, when final ratification of the constitution with amendments, if any are made, wil be taken. The by-laws provide that the or-t ganizntion' be jknown as the PennylH vania State Chamber of Commerce with permaner headquarters at Har risburg. The aim and object of th chamber will se the development all civic, industrial, agricultural an commercial affairs, together with th co-operation ih the advancement plans for the welfare and of every one Ii) the state. The membership is to be divided int two classes, organization and indiyid ual.

Organization members only.wil have 1 the right! to vote, but individua members' have pe right to 'the floor at. any time at regular on special meet ings. I Part of provided for in the organization was the by-laws to be con sidered at the next meeting, at which time officers wi 1 probably be elected The board directors elected, follows Richard M. Reily, Lancaster Chamber of Commerce; Fred Reynolds, Belief onte; Charles G. Calwoll, Philadelphia; C.

M. McSparren, representing State Grange; E. M. C. Africa, Huntingdon; Dr.

Edward E. Sparks, president State college; S. S. Woods. Lewistown; Colonel F.

J. Trexler, Allentown; F. R. i Babcock, Pittsburgh; C. Z.

(Tryon, Philadelphia; J. Denny ONeil, McKeesport, state insurance commission; It. 31cFadden, Canon; II. D. Shute, Pittsburgh; Alba B.

Johnson, Philadelphia; Spencer C. Gilbert, Harrisbbrg; Frank J. Lana-han, Pittsburgh; J. C. Bridgman, Wilkesbarre; C.

J. Tyson, Floradale; F. W. Walker, siL Beaver Falli; W. H.

LudenJ Reading! J. K. McLanahan, Hollidaysburg; fY. E. Dodge, Bristol; Fred Krebjs, Johnstown; Worthington Scran tpn, Scranton; M.

JaitiisOn, Greensburg; Judge E. C. Bonniwell, Philadelphia; F. S. Bond, Erie; Paul E.

Wright, Erie; p. F. Duncan, Dun- cannon; George W. F. R.

Murrie L. Collard, Sharon, Hers hey A. J. Haz- eltine, Warren A. T.

Page, Williams- port; S. Forry Christy, Indiana lin county; Brockwj-ayville, Laucks, York; H. C. C. P.

Sheer, Frank-Benjamin E. Taylor, George L. Patterson, New Castle. Howard B. French, president of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, orary chairman; N.

B. of the Philadelphia was elected temp Kelly, secretary Chamber of Commerce, secretary, and Logan McKee, secretary. McKeesport, i assistant WORKMAN INJURED While operating woodworking ma- pattern shop of the S. cpmpany, Ralph Trimmer, Elm Tea-face, was painfully injured yesterday-, Portions of the fin-, gers of, his righMiand were cut off. He was assisted tj the office of the first aid man, where the injuries were dressed, home.

and then -was taken to his Banks temporary Location. While the new building is being erected, the Citjf Bank- will be located at 158 West Ma -ket street, in the new Hahn Bldg. jy4-tf Advertisement I Buy your Victrola and records at Julius Marclis. Store open every' until 1 Advertisement evening 6-2t 8-U Bucharest, the cap! tad of Rumania, 1 In th hands of th foroea of th Central powers. Exactly on hundred days mftrnr th declaration of -war by Rumania against them finds th Teutonic allle in control- of about 00,000 square mile ef Rumanian territory virtually one-half of th kingdom.

running from th Transylvanian Alp northwest of th capital to the Danube south 'of it. and a large part Dobrudja and probably still on the heels of the retreating Russian and Rumanian armies whioh have been endeavoring to hold them' back. Simultaneously with the announcement of the fall of Bucharest oair th news of th capture of the Important railroad Junction of north of the capital, the conquest of Whioh places in the hands of the Invaders th last railroad In the west and give to them th head of th 1 Jin running northward to Jassy, whr the capital of Rumania Is now situated. No details have as yet come through concerning the climax to th great drive of the armies of General won Falkenhayn and Field Marshal won Mackenzen, or whether the Rumanian and Russian suooeeded entirely in making their escape behind the Bucharest line. Previous to the announce- ment of the capture of Bucharest and of Ploechti unofficial advioea had indicated that four divisions of the defenders were In a hazardous position in the region due west of Bucharest and In danger of being enveloped.

With the fall of Bucharest the Central powers are now in possession oi four capitals of entente allied stated the others being Brussels, Belgrade and Cettinje. In the northwest In the Carpathian region near the Bukowlna frontier and alonr the Moldavia front the Russian offensive, begun as a diversion against the. Teutonic advance into Rumania apparently is meeting with little success. IN THE CARPATHIANS In the Carpathians west of Jabionit-za, the Russians occupied a height but later were shelled of the position by the Germans. To the south they succeeded in penerfatlng to the second line of the German defenses In the Trotus valley but here were held by the defenders from further advance.

North of the Oituz pass and southeast of Kedzi Yar-sahely the Austro-Germans took positions from the Russians. Additional fortified heights northeast of Bubimirtsa in Serbia, have been captured by the Serbs from the Bulgarians and Germans, according to the SalonikI war office, while the Bulgarians are reported by Berlin to hare expelled the Serbs from positions near Gradeshnitza. A heavy bombardment is in progress north of Men astir. The Germans have again essayed a somewhat Intense attack lr the Verdun sector, launching It on the elopes east of the famous hill 304 near Awocourt. According to Parts the attack was partly successful, the Germans gaining a footing in soma of the advanced French trendies.

Otherwise on the French front there haw been only bombardments and operations by raiding parties. In the Austro-Italian and Russian theatres the big guns ar still doing the greater portion of th work. Th Russians have heavily shelled the Narayuvka region in Galacla. German submarine have bombarded (Continued on Second Pag) SUDDEN DEATH Vf JOHN HENRY BOHN John Henry Bohn, an well known and highly respected, citizen of the West end, died suddenly at his home, 215 West York avenue at 10 oclock last night, following an attack of acute Indigestion, with which he was seized about an hour earlier. Mr.

Bohn was in his seventy-ninth yeah and had been In poor health for about four years. He is survived by threo sons. Michael. Charles and Calvin, and three daughters, MlnnleEvaand Mrs. Mahola Bievenour.

The- ftfneral will take place on Saturday. Brief services will be conducted at the house at 7:30 a. after which the body will be taken to East Berlin, where further services and interment will take place IIIIO HIGH Recent Pinch in Coal Supply i i and Its Price Advance to Be Investigated PRESIDENT WILSON KEENLY INTERESTED Vigorous Prosecution of Per sons or Firms Fo i Agreements toRa Making se Prices WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 The federal Investigation of the high coat of livirg began today to take definite form with indications that it would be one of the most comprehensive ever undertaken and would extend to every section of the United States. Not only Is a sweeping inquiry into the causes of the soaring cost of foodstuffs contemplated, but the recent pinch inHhe coal supply and Its resultant price also will be made.

In all prob-abiiittf; the subject of broad investigation. From President Wilson down, officials began to cope In earnest with the problems presented by the situation. The president took under consideration preliminary reports which, with others yet to come, will form the basis for recommendations he may make to congress. A dozen speeches on the subject were made in the House and several resolutions, proposing inquiries, were Introduced. These were referred to committees without discussion, most of them going to the Interstate and Foreign Commerce committee, of which Representative Adamson, who Is opposed to embargoes, is the chairman.

Department of justice officials held all-day conferences with members of the Federal Trade commission and District Attorney Anderson, of Boston, in charge of the department's Investigation and here to formulate a definite plan of conducting the nation wide inquiry. i 50 PICKED INVESTIGATORS About fifty picked investigators of Ufa departments bureau of investiga tlon were reported to be at work throughout the, country gathering data which will determine the- attorney general's course of action. The Interstate Commerce commission probably will be called upon to aid by furnishing data relative to shipments of foodstuffs, and Mr. Anderson will confer with commission officials before sJhls departure. Grand Jury investigation- at New York or Chicago or both of the reasons for rising prices are said to be still under consideration.

With the program still in process of formation there were increasing indications that officials were considering the situation from three angles, namely: One Determination of 1 the actual causes of the rapid rise In foodstuffs and coal, whether it was due to na tural economic laws, to the unwar ranted action of individual dealers and producers in advancing prices or whether there exist agreements among groups of dealers or producers to boost prices. Two Vigorous prosecution of persons or firms, if any, who, by violation of existing laws, in making agreements to raise prices or otherwise have contributed to the upward trend of prices. Three Enactment of legislation to remedy the present situation and to prevent its recurrence. CALLS FOR CO-OPERATION The situation is in the first of these states so far as the department of Justice Is concerned. With its invest! gatorS already at work, department officials called upon the Federal Trade commission for co-operation and were promised all data which the commission already may have bearing on the situation and further aid in obtaining information which can acquired without adding materially to the burden imposed on the commission by other pending Inquiries.

In addition, department officials are understood to be considering the advisability of Investigating such organizations as the Chicago Board of Trade, the Chicago Butter and Egg Exchange, the Elgin Board of Trade and the New York Produce, Sugar and Coffee Exchanges, with a view to ascertaining by what practices the market values of certain foodstuffs dealt In by the bodies are determined. An Inquiry into the amount of foodstuffs held in all the cold storage establishments of the country and possibility as to the volume of grain stored in elevators also is said to be under consideration. CORNER COAL-SUPPLY have reached ths department that coal prices were advanced recently because, In large measure, of the activities of certain Independent dealers, not heretofore in the business, which are reported to have contracted with the chief companies for' virtually their entire unsold output for the winter. It was charged that these dealers, scenting fat profits, had tried te corner the available supply and thus forced up prices. These and other complaints under investigation will be considered with a I view to prosecution.

If warranted, under federal laws which require that the supplies In question must have been in or for interstate commerce. Proposals In congress looking to a remedy for the problem ranged from a discussion of the omnibus hatcheries bill, ahich would provide for fish hatcheries In twenty states, to a declaration by Chairman Henry of the Rules committee, after a conference with the president, that he thought congress would conduct an Investigation of the high coat of living. 10 SEE COME ABOUT Nation-wide Prohibition, Suffrage and Popular Election of President, DINNER IN HIS HONOR WASHINGTON, Dec. 6. Reforms to which he hope to commit the Democratic party and Jo see accomplished within the next four years were outlined tonight by William Jennings Bryan at a dinner given in his honor by admirers among Democratic officials and members of congress.

Nation wide prohibition he urged as most important, and other cases. on his list Included woman suffrage by federal amendment, eleotion of the president by direct popular vote and changes to make the constitution more easily amendable. In addition to his program to be advocated, Mr. Bryan gave a prominent place to two things he proposes Jto fight: The effort to give the federal government exclusive control over railroad regulation, and "the menace of militarism, presented by proposals for universal military service. Speeches lauding Mr B.ryan and particularly his work for the party during the campaign just won were by many of the diners, and a letter was read from President Wilson, with whom the former secretary and Mrs.

Brjan had luncheon during the day. The president wrote: Will you not be kind enough to convey my very cordial greetings to Mr. Bryan and to those who lire assembled to do him hono'r at the dinner on Wednesday evening? In the recent campaign 'no one rendered more unselfish service than Mr. Bryan, and 1 am happy to know that this dinner expresses the genuine admiration of all Democrats1 for him. May I not by this means convey to him my warmest congratulations and best wishes for jhis continued health and happiness.

In reviewing at length the accomplishments of the Democratic administration, Mr. Bryan said the work ad been done in one short term under the leadership of great Democratic president, loyally supported by a congress equally Democratic." "I shall take advantage of the opportunity which this dinner affords, he to point out a few of the issues which seem to me within the range of accomplishment during the next four years. But before taking up the things which should be secured, it Is worth to consider for a moipent two things that should be prevented. I WOULD WIPE OUT STATE LINES "An effort now is being made by the railroads to secure legislation ana, if. necessary, a constitutional amendment, depriving the states of all regulative power over them, and giving to congress exclusive control over railroad regulation.

The consolidation of all railroad legislation at Washington would le not only to transfer to the national capital an amount of work which would overwhelm the national authorities, and therefore decrease the efficiency of federal supervision, but it would bring a railioad influence into the election of every congressman and every senator as well as intensify the railroads interest in presidential campaigns. 1 It would do more ''than that. It would practically obliterate state lines and lead to a centralization which would threaten the very existence of our dual form of government. We cannot afford to shut our eyes tohe menace of militarism as it Is now presented in concrete form. A large increase in the.

number of army and navy officers drawing salaries for lifzL and trained in a profession which teaches reliance upon the steel blade rather than the sword of truth, tends to substitute standards of honor for the more peaceful standards that prevail among the producers of wealth. It is not unnatural that the magnifying of the profession of arms should give support to the proposal for universal military service, a system which is not only unnecessary, but the adoption of-which could not fail to breed that military spirit which has contributed so largely to the encouragement of war in other lands. inform the voters of questions under consideration at an election, Mr. Bryan proposed the publication of a government bulletin, with space divided among political parties according to voting strength. He also suggested that newspapers return for their mailing privileges, should be required to give certain space for matter the government desires published.

HANS RICHTER DEAD LONDON, Dec. 6. The death of Hans' Richter, the music conductor, is announced in an Exchange Telegraph despatch from Amsterdam quoting Bayreuth advices. LOCAL INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY ENTERTAINS The Industrial society met last evening in the Industrial High school. There was a good attendance of the fathers of members of the society who had been previously invited.

After the transaction of routine business this program was rendered: Address of welcome by the president, Paul Schroeder; a talk on From Pasture to Milburn Knisley; a talk on Industrial Education. Ralph E. Boyer; musical number, Henry Guhl and Ralph E. Boyer; a talk on "Sewage Disposal, Paul Schroeder. The Budget was read by Tom Cottrell.

After short talks by the visitors and critics the meeting adjourned. I Little Singer For $3.00 The little Singer Sewing Machine for $3,00 that does perfect work is the most popular gift for young girls this season. They can do their own sewing. The Singer Company is rushed with orders? Every person should see them. 7-2t Advertisement D.

F. S. Pretzel Sanitary package. Best' quality. Advertisement WHiHwind Campaign Conducted I in Various Parte of County En- couraged By Farmers Reports made at the business session of the York County Milk Producers' association, held at th banking house of John Hauser, North George street, show that the whirl -w-ind campaign conducted yesterday in various parts of the county netted a total of about fifty new members.

Many of these attended the meeting last evening. The scouting expedition yesterday was made in automobiles, a party of four making the rounds In a oertain section. Nothing but success could be reported by these men last evening. They were kindly received wherever they went and for the most part the farmers gave them great encouragement in their work. Among those present at the session last evening were a number of the members from the High Rock local.

They reported a membership of sixty-eight out of a possible seventy farmers in the district. Bridgeton organized on Monday night with forty members. The next scene of activity will be In and around East Berlin, from which section is shipped considerable milk to this city. The exact place and date for the gathering will be announced later. The York local will meet again next Wednesday evening at the Hauser bank.

36 WOMEN KILLED IN FACTORY LONDON. Deo. 6. Twenty-six women were killed and about thirty injured by an explosion in a munitions factory last night, according to an official announcement which adds that the effect of the accident on the munitions output will be negligible. ANOTHER WARNING TO BEWARE OF SUBMARINES NEW YORK, Dec.

7. Another warning to merchant steamers of the entente allies to beware of German submarines was sent broadcast by wireless at 1:30 oclock this morning by a British cruiser about forty miles of Sandy Hook. Messenger Who Carried Protocol From Atlantic City to Mexico on His Way Back CLAIMS COMMISSION 'WASHINGTON, Deft 6. Unofficial Information today that Alberto J. Panl, who carried to General Carranza the border protection protocol agreed to at Atlantic City, was on his way back to the United States from Mexico was construed at the state department as an indication that the first chief had ratified the document.

The Joint commission that had drafted the protocol adjourned November 23, to reassemble December 8, Tf Carranzas action was favorable. It is believed heTe that Mr. Pani will cross the border at Laredo, perhaps tomorrow and make a telegraphic report from there. If he reports the ratification of the protocol, the commission will convene here Friday and adjourn until he can reach Washington. Under instructions from the members of the commission the attaches of both groups have spent much of the time since the adjournment at Atlantic City In drafting tentative programs for further discussion.

Luis Cabrera, chairman of the Mexican commission, in an interview credited to him, recently in a Mexico City newspaper, referred to the subjects to be discussed after the ratification of the protocol as of "minor importance but the program drafted by the American commissioners includes a list of subjects regarded by them as of great importance. The Americans, it is understood, will insist upon the agreement to an addenda to the protocol that will serve as a guarantee that the Carranza government will respect and protect the rights of Americans and other foreigners in Mexico. The SJexicans probably will be asked to agree to the amendment or annulment of all decrees that provide for confiscation of foreign owned property and for the readjustment of decrees providing virtually prohibitory schedules of taxation on mines and other Industries. Pressure will be brought to bear to secure the creation of an International claims commission to pass upon all claimp filed since November 20, 1910, th date of the beginning of the Madera revolution. The Carranza, representatives also will be asked to agree to Joint action In improving the sanitation of Mexican cities, especially ertainports and in fighting epidemics of coptagiou and infectious diseases known to bo prevalent in different parts of Mexico.

Official advices from Mexloo today included the notification that the gov. eminent has issued a circular permitting the use of American currency, both metallic and paper as legal tender. This was construed as an admission by the Carranza government that all efforts to force into circulation Its issues of paper money have failed. FRENCH GUNBOAT SUNK LONDON, Dec. 6.

The French gunboat Surprise has been sunk by German submarines at Funchal, Maderia, according to an announcement by the Portuguese minister of marine In a wireless despatch received here from Lisbon. Thirty-four of the crew of the gunboat perished. We Do Developing and Printing at short notice. N. H.

SHEARER Druggists, 16 N. George St 28 -tf Advertisement Harmonious Meeting at Which It Wat Decided to Spend Part of Borough's Money on Lincoln Highway Contrary to prediction, n'o shake-p occurred in West. York council, at the session of that body held last evening in the town hall. Indeed the borough solons enjoyed a most harmonious meeting. Some of them did not even know that an article had been published in which it was stated that President Berkheimer was dissatisfied with the work of the Highway committee, and that several members of that committee would bo ousted and other members substituted.

Councilman Graff, however, did inject a bit of humor Into the proceedings when he moved that this council spend no more- money except that la necessary. This motion brought a retort from Councilman Rents that there's no money spent here foolishly if there Is Id like to see It. Councilman Graffs idea seemed to be that the council should take better care of Market street, which is part of the Lincoln Highway, instead of spending so much money on the back streets. Later In the evening' a motion was adopted transferring $500 from the contingent fund to the highway fund, showing that the body is evidently' pretty well satisfied with the way the affairs of that committee are being conducted. C.

G. Glessner, a citizen of the boT-ough, appeared before the body and complained of the manner In which the garbage collector falls to properly collect the garbage. Garbage Collector Stough will be required to do his work properly, or the council will have the work done and have the cost charged to his bondsman for collection. A number of minoij highway repairs wA-e also ordered to be made. Bills amounting to $384.16 were ordered paid.

A. number of citizens, the borough solicitor, Ray P. Sherwood, and Chief Burgess Harry E. Miller were present and witnessed the work of the body. Every member of the council and the secretary were present, as follows: Messrs.

Beckmyer, Light, Rentz, Horner, Wolford, Graff, President Berkheimer, who presided, and Secretary Rebman. BILL TO BE PASSED Senator Owens Measure Will Limit Expenditure of Money in Presidential Elections TO BE NO INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, Dec. 26. With Senator Owen announcing promises of support from Republicans, the Senate today settled down to consideration of the Owen corrupt practice bill to limit expenditure of money In congressional and presidential elections, and leaders on both sides predicted that the measure in amended form would bo passed before the March adjournment. Senator Owen said Informally he would withhold, for the present at least, his resolution to direct a special investigation into campaign expenditures of all political parties in the recent national election because of the assurances from Republican senators that they would aid in good faith to effect the passage of measure that would prevent lavish expenditures of money and remove Opportunity for corruption In future campaigns.

Several amendments were offered during the day, among them one by Senator Kenyon to penalize election betting by a fine of $600 for each offense, Senator Works proposed a similar amendment. and another which would limit Individual contributions" to a campaign fund to $100, to be paid only to recognized political committees. Senator Sherman, Republican, opened debate on the bill. He objected to the provision limiting campaign expenditures by a political committee on behalf of senatorial candidate to $5,000, declaring the language was not clear whether this referred to both primaries and elections or would allow a total for both of $10,000. He said a later provision permitting certain personal expenditures would permit a wealthy candidate who could spend his own money to have a great advantage over one who must rely on contribution and campaign committee funds.

MOTORCYCLE AND AUTOMOBILE COLLIDE Shortly before 10 oclock last evening, an automobile driven by Roger Kopp, of this city, and a motorcycle with a side car attached, owned and operated by Roman Bojer, 1424 West Market street, West York, collided on West Market street, near the Rojal engine house. The motorcycle was badly damaged. A bent fender on the right side, a bent front spring and a broken guard rail was the extent of the damage sustained by the automobile. Fortunately no one was injured. Young Kopp was just in the act of turning his machine at this point to go east on Market street, when Boyer came along in his outfit, and the' collision, which was apparently unavoidable Notice Our store will be open every evening until Christmas.

JULIUS MARCH, 147 W. Market St. 6-2 1 Advertisement Marigold Butterina The Ettline Grocery 21-23 West Philadelphia St. 28-9teod Advertisement Simmons Jewelry Stor 21 S. George St- Open evenings until Christmas.

I 5,7 Advertisement Stauffer's Jersey Pretzel Dainty, nutritious and appetizing. AdTeiiiwneat BONAR LAW DECLINES LONDON, Dec. David Lloyd George has overthrown the Asquith cabinet and will become prime minister himself. The, new government will be coalition like the old 'one, but probably -without the same measure of harmonious support which attended the formation of the first ooalitlon government, because Its birth has created additional factional differenefes. This result has emerged from another day of active and hurried party conferences and a day of intense suspense and interest throughout the country.

There was a prospect this afternoon that the personal offices of the king might solve the situation, and many thought that the Asquith regime might be continued. The king called the party leaders to Buckingham palace and conferred with them for more than an hour. Mr. Asquith and Mr. Uoyd George, of the Liberals; Mr.

Bonar Law and Mr. Balfour, of the and Mr. Henderson, of the Labor party, were with the sovereign. It Is many years since a British ruler assembled the representatives of the different- factions fact to face when they haq shown themselves unable to settle their differences. But no such serious crisis has arisen before to require such action by the king.

Whatever passed in council is held secret, but the inference that the king tried to arrange a reconciliation appears a most natural one. The five statesmen departed separately, four in their xnptor cars, and the working-mens spokesman afoot. Afterwards the king gave an audience to Mr. Bonar Law, who declihedi to undertake the formation of a new ministry, and then to Mr. Lloyd George, who accepted the responsibility, as everyone anticipated he would if the opportunity came to him.

The official announcement tonight that Mr. Lloyd George had undertaken the task, with the co-operation of Mr. Bonar Law, was a notification that the new government would be coalition. Any party government would be impossible, because neither the Unionist nor the Liberals have a majority in the House of Commons; either one must attach the Irish Nationalists or the Laborites to Itself to command a majority. The Nationalists have refused to participate in the government until home rule becomes established.

The Laborites are sworn enemies to Mr. Lloyd George because they resent his accusation that the workingmen have put their personal Interests above the national lnterestgat -times' during the war. $1,000,000 TO BE PAID OUT IN STEEL TOWNS Two Pay Days Before Christmas in Sharon and Farrell and Savings Checks Will Amount to $50,000 SHARON, Dec. 6. Approximately one million dollars will be available to industrial workers in Sharon and Farrell for the holiday season.

Next week all the plants of the United States Steel corporation, the Sharon Steel Hoop company, the various steel plants at Wheatland, the Drigg-s Sea-bury Ordnance company, and American Steel Foundries company. Blast furnaces and other manufacturing interests will disburse wages, and there wIU be one more pay day before Christmas. In addition to this amount the banks will send out Christmas savings checks to the extent of about $50,000. BONUS FOR EMPLOYES READING, Pa, Dec. 6.

The Penn Hardware company today posted notices throughout its plant that, on account of the increase in the cost of living, a special ten per cent war time bonus had been granted in the form of reward for punctuality. This will affect about 850 employes. WAGE8 INCREASED BIRDSBORO, Dec. 6. At the plant of the Birdsboro Steel Foundry and Machine company today notice of a readjustment in wages was posted.

The order is effective on Monday, December 11. The rate of increase will be from five to ten per cent. Over 500 employes will profit by the raise. INCREASE FOR 7,000 MEN PITTSBURGH, Dec. 6.

The Pittsburgh Steel company, with plants at Monessen and Glassport, and the Pittsburgh Steel Products company, a subsidiary concern, today announced an increase of ten per cent In wages. Seven thousand men axe affected. WEATHER OBSERVATION Sf Leva! Station U. S. Weather Bureau I (York Water Co.) I York, Pa, Dec.

6, 5 TEMPERATURES Maximum 63 Minimum 38 Range 25 Set at 5 p. 45 PREVAILING WIND Direction East CHARACTER OF THE DAY Weather Clear CLAYTON L. BOTT, Local Observer. ALMANAC FOR'TODAY SUN RISES 7:11 A. M.

SUN SETS 4:33 P. M. MOON SETS 5:26 A. M. Cut Rato Gift Shop The finest line of Gifts and Christmas cards shown In York.

Prices much I low er th'an elsewhere. Open every evening until Christmas. PFEIFFERS, 151 W. Market St. Advertisement d5-tf Roquefort Wafers 1 Fine for lunch.

Taste them. Advertisement PROPOSES EMBARGO ON NEWS PRINT PAPER WASHINGTON. Dec. 6. A bill designated toa place a twfo years embargo on exports of nows print paper was introduced today by Representative Campbell, of Kansas, and referred to the Commerob committee.

Penalties ranging from fines of $1,000 to $20,000 and imprisonment of not more than ten years would be provided by the measure. PAPER ECONOMY CAMPAIGN 1 The Board of Education of Philadelphia has joined in the paper economy" campaign and not a square inch of paper purchased for pupils is wasted, according to officials. Business houses and large consumers of paper through the country have started a nation-wide movement to reduce extravagant waste of paper. The cost of paper has doubled and trebled on various grades In the last year. In New York, an agitation has been launched calling for commercial bodies to begin an inquiry to disclose ths inordinate rise in paper.