iFILL A MAN'sl Stocking With I y McFall Gifts J : tf.rT%O make a man feel happy g *l' I on Christmas, give him the ■ f v sort ot things he would f) select for himself. We study! men's needs and know their re-jj quirements. M tllis Christmas wo have! jR'H assembled the greatest and! most beautiful stocks we. :®have ever shown. ,1 three days remain in'j W rj which to do your shopping • ' —why not save time andS JS;"nervcs" by coming here lirst—'3 fx qualities are better and styles 5 Sulterent n ITTERB for Silk Shirts, House's i I Coats, Bath Robes, I^oungelj f -*- -*■ Gowns, Neckwear, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Wool and Silk.a Knitted Scarfs, Leather Novel-Jj ties. Canes, Umbrellas, Gift Jew-3 ;Xfelry, etc. —all moderately W'Everythinpr packed in gift boxes.jj OPEN EVENINGS I McFairs 1 Men's Furnishers ■Mf Shirt Makers |S : Third and Market % WILMeS & VINCENT 1 VAUDCVILLf.'; Imii. 8:30-101 15<: EVE..T:3OTO iO-J<HOJ&i li-J LAST DAY TO I.AI'GH AT Willard Sims Champion Comedy Taper Hunger. Coming: To-morrow "HARVEST DAYS" M tidied 1 Comedy "WOODROW" "My Administration" SANTA CLAUB, with giftM for all AMUSEMENT ORPHEIIM To-morrow Matinee & Night lIEXRY I*. DIXON I'rcMcntM the Hi lII.KStJI'K SHOW OK THE SEASON THE BIG REVIEW -OF 1917- with HARIt%' I.EVAN A CLAIRE DEVINE Don't I'nil to Sev the YACKI Ht'l.A ItANC'EItS on the .South Sea llc. The Henutlful nnd II talented *tnr njy FLORENCE I.A 11ADIE U v " "DIVORCE AND THE Q DAUGHTER** t * AdmiMHion: Adult*. lOe: Children, se. TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW Daniel Frohman preMentN AX N PEN \ I XCiTO N the eelelra(el Mtar of Follies/ 9 In "The Rainbow Princess" ffiKolnatlnfc photoplay of elrenn life. FRIDAY ONE DAY .\LY ■ The triumphant return of the popular favorite, ALICE JOYCE In ♦♦WHOM THE (iODS DESTROY 9 * COMING—MON.t TLES,, W ED. MARY PICK FORI) In ♦♦LESS THAN THE DUST 99 * ntirmmia TO-DAV AXI) TO-MOHItOW OOItOTHV (iISII In a utory of the Kentucky mounlulUH, "Children- of the Fued" A pmvertul ploy IWINPII on the thrilling uttnek of the Allen Ilrotlierx on the lllllxrllle Courthoane In Irurlnin. A thrilling love <lrninn that hoa not n moment free from NiiMpenNe anil rapld-Hre hnppenliiKK. AI.SO . A TWO-REEI, COMEDY AM> THE LATEST I'ATHE .NEWS. FRIDAY AM) SATURDAY CHARLES It AY _ In "THE HOiVOItAHLE AI.CV Use Telegraph Want Ads WEDNESDAY EVENING, REPLY OF PEACE OFFER BEING FRAMED j [Continued From First Page] ment, however, was not published until j this morning, and it was too vast and ' too briefly indicated for the immediate crystallization of opinion. To Mobilize Labor The most important of these points foreshadowed by the premier was the Kenernl mobilization of labor for war and the vital industries. Mr. Lloyd George indicated he meant to begin with a voluntary plan and that if this failed he would ask parliament to give the government compulsory powers to place all the labor of the state at its services. His proposal, therefore, fol lows somewhat on the line of the Ger man mass levy. When Mr. Lloyd George invited the labor representatives to join his cabi net this scheme was put before them, but they deferred judgment until de tails were given to thin. While ex pressing the opinion that, after com pulsory military service, Industrial con scription is not impracticable, the labor leaders are dubious as to its success, feeling that the outcome depends en tirely on how the workmen take it. If there is hostility in the rank and file of organized labor, the scheme, they believe, will fail. Has Gigantic Task ! The task allotted to Neville Cham- | I berlain, who has been appointed 1 director general of national service, of j I scheduling certain industries as indls- I pensable and supplying them with the necessary labor and material, and at I the same time putting the indispens able industries on fixed allowances of labor, raw material and man power, | is considered a stupendous one, but Mr. Chamberlain's great experience in ' business is expected to carry him I j through. Dealing with the relations of the 1 war cabinet with the general govern ment, Mr. Lloyd George suggested that | the connection be maintained by cir culation of reports of the proceedings I of the cabinet. As to parliament, he hinted that the French committee sys tem might be adopted. Sec Irish Solution Shipping nnd coal mines are to be I I put under the same kind of control as i railways. The fact that the premier passed | straight from Ireland to the imperial conference suggests that he hopes to | find a solution of the Irish problem in j this conference. It had been promised previously that Ireland would be one of the subjects of discussion at the ; next imperial conference, and as most j of the dominions favor some form of 1 home rule it is believed this will be j the best means of settling the long ] disputed question. The government probably will re quire the whole eight weeks of the 1 parliamentary recess to produce the | measures foreshudowed, which also in- I elude more drastic dealing with excess profits and an increase in food pro- ! duction by an extension of cultivation, i Driving Campaign of Von Mackensen Appears to Be Approaching End | Military operations in the European j Held of war are at a low ebb. 1 The driving campaign of Field Mar- | ! shal von Mackensen in Rumania I nearly at an end. In any event, j whether or not some further move of an important nature is in contem plation in this war theater, the reports show comparative quiet to be prevail ing at present. On the Franco-Belgian front nlso there is a lull, with the quieting down 1 of the recent activity at Verdun, while I latest reports from both the Russian 1 and Austro-Italian fronts show little hut artillery duels and skirmishes, j In Macedonia the reports show ; rain and fog prevailing, with no mill- | tary movements, with the exception of 1 patrol engagements. Imperial Conference Depends on Provinces London, Dec. 20.—At a meeting of j the Empire Parliamentary Association to-day Walter Hume Long, secretary of state for the colonics, said the time I of holding the imperial conference mentioned by Premier Lloyd George in his speech yesterday depended on the overseas dominions. Their pre- 1 miers, he added, were engaged in work ! as strenuous and anxious and as im portant as that of those in the home I government. Nationalization of British Shipping Commands , Much Attention Here Washington. Dec. 20. National l ization of British shipping mentioned I briefly by Premier Lloy<l George as i one of the first acts of the new war j ministry commands more Interest here from the strictly American point !of view than any other phase of the | premiers speech. What effect it I would have on American foreign trade land on the status of British ships sunk ! j by German submarines has opened a i ; new and unexpected series of ques tions which oflleial regard with muclij concern. ! The taking into the national serv | ice of the whole mercantile marine; ; following closely on England's an nouncement that she could not j guarantee coal at any of her coaling! bases the world over, except to ships i conserving allied interests, is thought by officials at first glance to turn over I 1 the great majority of the world's carrying trade to specific war pur poses. The effect on commerce for j American purposes are not of serv ice to the allies is problematical, es pecially as to the completeness with which Lloyd George enforced the 1 order. Nevertheless there is in law nothing the United States can do Should the whole British merchant I marine be withdrawn from American trade and harbors. I It is thought the effect on the sub | marine situation would be to remove j confusion between public vessels not! entitled to any guarantees and private I vessels entitled to warning and pro vision for the safety of those on board. Just where the point of dis tinction would lie is a very complex question. Agree That Lloyd George Expressed Real Views of British Nation in Speech London, Dec. 20. —The bulk of the morning papers agree that Premier Lloyd George expressed the views of the British nation in his speech in the house of commons dealing with Germany's peace proposal. "Premier Lloyd George," says the Times, "expressed the thoughts and wishes of the nation and laid down a program which will command its hearty support." This Is the tone of the comment In most of the other pa pers, who hold that the premier's answer and also Lord Curzon's speech in the house of lords are "moderate In phrase, firm and unanswerable in substance." The papers declare that the nation is prepared and will will ingly undertake all the sacrifices fore shadowed and will face greater priva tions If necessary to Insure those ends of reparation and security which the allies demand from the central jjowcrs. I "The Live Store" hvays P / • I What a Merry Christmas For You -.. \ ' I I—When you see all the good I I u 1 h|j . ■ --| presents awaiting your approval. I I jffr I've tried to do my best-and I think 1 A, y° u be pleased because I purchased most of my I "DOUTRICHS" This has been my easiest year so far as U buying is concerned —ln the first place I had more ~ money than in any previous year, and that alone would make shopping easier. j I But there is more of it than that, I had always 1 been buying a few things here—a few there but this year I learned that most people were buying their Men's and Boys' Gifts at I "DOUTRICHS" and I am profiting by following the big crowds. As a rule people know-and the I've been to all the stores and I bi th , e Btore natural, y the , mor ? . the y sell they tell me lots of things - but "Old Santa" <!i —Well when you are comparing things you , , , ~ . . TT . should hear the exact volume of business nows 5 S ett,n & the L buß,ness Harns done in DOUTRICHS-they took me into bur S> and rf y° u S° w,th me an y da y thts their confidence this year and showed me week 1 w,, l show y° u the enthusiastic buyers i some of the figures for this year, and 1 must and they will tell you why they prefer to do say "DOUTRICHS" surely is the "BIG their shopping at DOUTRICHS. I MEN'S STORE." I BATH ROBES AND HOUSE COATS 1 $5.00 $6.50 $7.50 $8.50 SIO.OO 1 I Perhaps you've waited to buy this ever useful present,"but here you will find an exceptional large line to choose from we call your attention to the five dollar range there are dozens of patterns Slippers to match. Knit Mufflers and Silk Scarfs I Our Neckwear and Silk Scarf Department had an army of eager buy !ers crowded around it yesterday we've been told many times this Christmas that we have the largest assortment and greatest quantities of silk mufflers —they make an ideal gift Price range SI.OO to $7.50. THOUSANDS OF 50c TIES j I "PAJAMAS" "NIGHTSHIRTS" "SWEATERS" "HATS" - "UNDERWEAR"- ill "SHIRTS" - "HOSIERY" UMBRELLAS"—"LEATHERGOODS" I Come to This Real HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH DECEMBER 20,' 1916. 13
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