■<M^-B-ilhi■ ■ ■ liißiW—iM i j^L g sj^ifuySj?j I'miiiM : ' i —lll | V - f Jki® [p@ric© ©an Want a piece of Adams Black Jack, Mister Soldier Man? Why sure, little Dear. We catch awful colds in camp, and a little piece of that good licorice gum'll do me heaps of good. Thank you, Miss. Assert U-Boats Did • Not Fire on Lifeboats Berlin, Feb. 13. (By Wireless) —j Jteports from British sources that the ; life boats of the British steamer Kavestone were fired upon by a Ger man submarine are mentioned in an ' Overseas News Agency announce- j ment which adds: "As soon as llie submarine reports, | all the details regarding the question! of the Eavestono will be given out. ' Meanwhile it is reiterated that no j German submarine ever fired at life- [ boats nor will one do so in future." | A report from American Consul' Frost at Queenstown received in' Washington on February 6. stated] that Itichard Wallace, of Baltimore, an American, was killed during the I shelling of the Eaves tone's boats by the German submarine which sank her. , j Independence Hall repre sents to Americans relief lp iIMM! jo from political oppression |||lEffl| jf and Sloan's Liniment is associ- IIP® ; ated in the minds of thousands P- g | with the freedom from pain. Exposure to wind and rain jj bring twinges of rheumatism, \ jp lumbago, neuralgia, gout, €| Btiff sore muscles, Sloan's j Liniment brings prompt ■ | L relief, penetrates without \l rsi rubbing and does not stain *j{ v the skin. Gleaner and ! : l"lkllul4||9i! more promptly effective ;;f J Jjf than mussy plasters plas- [j! ters or ointments. j([ |H 50c. SI.OO ijl TUESDAY EVENING, " , SHE KILLED HER SEVEN* DAUGHTERS | (Evelyn W. Sites, in World Outlook For February.) A Chinese mother told mo day be | fore yesterday that she had disposed J of seven of her own daughters. | She told it with a laugh! ! She had borne nine; had given away j two, and bad drowned the other seven ! in the slop-bucket. | When I tried to find some appeal | to conscience to a sense of wrong ; it simply was not there, j And the pastor's wife, who was with j me at the time, when I asked her j what these people do regard a sin, ! said, "Why, nothing! They do not think anything is wrong! If they | carry the idols round twice a year, | they may do as they like." I went home with this murderess j and found her sweet, young daughter | in-law, who had studied a little in our j schools, very sad and heartbroken because her two little daughters had I been killed at birth or thrown away by their father. Of course, the moth er-in-law had also insisted upon this. Her one son had been killed when five days old by the malpractice of the midwife, who had taken him in hand when some baby ailment de veloped, and burned his head, hands and breast with live coals. So the poor little mother was left childless. "My little baby girls cling to my heart night and day!" she cried. "I don't know what became of them. 1 loved them just as I loved the boy, all the time they were with me before they were born. I wanted them so! But he was unwilling, so they had to die," and she buried her face in her hands. United States Apeals For Peace in Cuba Washington, D. C„ Feb. 13. An ap peal to the Cubans not to plunge their country into another revolution has been sent to Havana by Secretary Lansing. Aroused to the realization that the contested Presidential election in Cuba already had reached the incipi ent stage of rebellion, the State De partment decided to issue to the people an urgent injunction to await the out come of the voting and to abide by the decisions of their courts. The communication was sent to the American Minister, with instructions to have it published throughout the is land. It has been reported that the opposi tion party lias appealed to the United States to supervise the special election that had been called for February 14 but at the State Department it was de nied that such request had been re ceived. Through the American Minis ter at Havana it was made clear that the American Government would regret any necessity for forcible interference again in Cuban affairs, but. it was inti mated that the United States could not countenance the reoccurrence of civil war. Supreme Court Holds Operation of Jitneys In a decision yesterday upholding the action of the Common Pleas Court of Luzerne county, the Supreme Court in Philadelphia held that any munici pality has the right to regulate the running of jitneys, but that such reg ulation is not to be carried to the ex tent of prohibition and that personal security can be filed. The decision was reached after hear ing the appeal of jitneymen from Wilkes-Rarre, who took exceptions to the 12,500 bond required by city ordi nance there. The Supreme Court rules that it is not necessary to require a bonding company to act as bondsmen In.this city by the initiative and ref erendum movement Jltneurs succeeded in having an ordinance passed which amended the other jitney regulations and abolished the clause requiring a $2,000 bond, substituting in its stead filing of personal surety, at the rate of *5 per month, until a sum of |I,OOO has been paid into the city treasury. This Is the first ruling of Its'icind to be given by the Supreme Court in jit ney law cases, and jitneurs in Harris burg predict that it will have a mark ed effect on ordinances passea in tne future by City Commissioners in all parts of the state. CAR JUMPS TRACK New Cumberland, Pa., Feb. 13. Last evening as the trolley car which left Harrisburg at 4.18 with forty-two passengers on board neared Church avenue the car jumped the track throwing several passengers to the floor. One man's head struck a win dow, breaking the glass to pieces For tunately, no one was all were badly shaken up. HARtUSBtmO TELEGRAPH NEWS OF THE CITY SUGGESTED AS ART CENTER Governor Would Have Com mission Buy Artist's Works For Capitol Exhibit Harrisburg as the home of the finest gallery of art in America! Governor Brumbaugh left this thought last evening with the dis tinguished gathering that witneaed the tormal unveiling of the Violet Oakley mural paintings in the Senate cham ber of the Capitol. "I cannot allow this occasion to pass without urging this asembly to initiate a procedure that will ultimately make the Capitol City a great art center," the Governor said. "My suggestion is that an art commission of three be provided and that annually they be given authority and funds to pur chase such artistic products of Penn sylvania genius as will in the aggre gate assemble here for the generations to be the finest gallery of art in Am erica." Great applause greeted the Governor's address. Ceremonies Doubly Impressive The unveiling ceremonies were doubly impressive, being held on the anniversary of the birth of Lincoln, ; who, as the subject of one of the I paintings, is depicted delivering his j famous Gettysburg speech. Words of ; praise and congratulation were liber | ally bestowed on Miss Oakley, of | Philadelphia, the artist, who' was I present and interpreted the meaning jof the series of canvasses. The cham ; ber was taxed to its capacity with i members of the Senate and House, j State officers and their families and j hundreds of invited guests, j McClain Makes Presentations | Lieutenant-Governor McClain pre- I sided at the exercises and presented j the paintings to the State in behalf of j the artist and the Board of Public i Grounds and Buildings. Mr. McClain j paid a tribute to tile memories of Penn and Lincoln. The Governor's speech of acent ance was marked by his suggestion ijf making this city the art center of the country, and his words of praise for Miss Oakley. When the artist made her bow from the rostrum she was given an ovation. Miss Oakley explained in detail the meaning of her paintings, three of which, extending the full width of the chamber forty feet above the lloor, represent "Unity." To the left of the Speaker's rostrum is the canvas of Lincoln at Gettvsburcr. nnri to the right the painting showing Washington ad dressing the constitutional convention at Philadelphia in 1787. Representing the faith and religion of William Penn, Isaac H. Clothier, of Philadelphia, made a brief address and drew a round of applause when he de clared: "Let us inscribe on our ban ners 'Peace with honor hut honor al ways.' " Governor Carries Ladder A mishap occurred us Lieutenant- Governor McClain pulled the cord re. leasing the curtains and they could not be pulled away until W. W. Trout, of the Chaplain Decoration Company, Philadelphia, climbed up 40 feet on a step ladder to the narrow ledge along which he cautiously creeped, tearing down the coverings. Both Gov ernor Brumbaugh and Lieutenant- Governor McClain helped to carry the big ladder across the front of the chamber. "Pennsylvania." "America," and "The Star Spangled Banner" were sung by the audience. Miss Katherine D. Hoppes was the pianist. SURPRISE ON' BIRTHDAY Marysville, Pa., Feb. 13. Miss Lydie I. Miller of Marysville, cele brated her Gist birthday recently and was surprised at the home of Albert Miller when thirty-nine of her friends quietly met at the home of George Hippie and marched to the home of Mr. Miller where Miss Miller lives. Tha evening was spent with games and music and refreshments were served. llr Speaking of j smoking sensibly— W7ITH all their good disturb. They can't. The W taste, Fatimas would milder tobaccos in their not be a sensible smoke if Turkish blend are in such they weren't comfortable. perfect, balance with the T j 1? . richer, fuller-flavored leaves In other words, I atimas ' . , „ £ would not be sensible if to ° " se f n iF f /% .? I they ever bothered your < hat uncomfortable oily throat or tongue; orif they harness found ,n so didn't leave you feeling all m any oer eigare es. right even after smoking You'll realize this with more than usual. your first package of Fatima Cigarettes never Fatimas. FATIMA c A Sensible* BY LEGISLATORS LINCOLN HONORED Both Branches Adjourn With out Transacting Business on the Anniversary The House of last night honored the memory of I-.tncoln by adjourning after preliminary busi ness. Chaplain Zerfass referred to Lincoln in his opening prayer and im mediately arter Mr. McNichol, Phila delphia, presented a resolution to de vote the evening to the memory of Lincoln, Mr. Beyer, Philadelphia, moving its adoption with a second by Mr. Baker, Washington. The effect of the resolution was to stop consideration of all bills on the calendar including the probe of gov ernment. A number of bills were in troduced, including some old friends. Two amendments were presented to the school code by Mr. Milliron, Arm strong. chairman of the Committee on Education. One fixes minimum salaries for provisional certificate teachers at $45, for professional certificates, SSO and permanent certificates, SOO and the other requires school boards of sec ond and third-class districts to elect secretaries for 4 years. Mr. Kinn, Lehigh, introduced a bill providing that half of the revenue from automobile licenses shall be ap propriated to the State Highway De partment for construction and main tenance of highways and the remain der put into a fund for the use of cities, boroughs, towns and townships, the payment to be made on the basis of licenses paid for by residents of each municipality. Lights For All Vehicles A bill requiring all vehicles except agricutural machinery to display lights from one hour after sunset until an hour before sunrise was introduced by Representative W. W. Mearkle, Alle gheny. Under terms of the bill the act would become effective July 1. 1917. In addition to requiring lights on vehicles after dark the bill pro vides that they must be displayed when fog makes it impossible to see 200 feet. It is further provided that no ve hicle may pass a car which is taking on or discharging passengers or the side which is open until the car starts. Provision is made that heavily-laden vehicles must keep as close to the curb as possible. Officers may arrest on sight violators of the act who shall be liable to a line of to $5 or 5 days in prison. The effect of the bill would put wagons on the same basis regarding traffic as motor vehicles. A Lobby Regulator Regulations for lobbying about the Legislature are proposed in a bill in troduced by Mr. Wallace, Lawrence. It requires corporations and others directly or indirectly employing any one to lobby shall file within a week from employment or a week from the time of effect of the act a Statement with the Secretary of the Comonwealth giving name and na ture of business and employment. This must also set forth whether person employed is a legislative agent or counsel, which are defined. A SI,OOO bond is also required to be filed with the secretary, who shall issue a certi ficate good for tlire months. The em ployer must be registered at the Cap itol before any agent is employed. Committees have the right to ask for a certificate when anyone appears. Expense accounts must be filed with the secretary by agents or counsel within 30 days of adjournment of the Legislature. Contingent fees are pro hibited. There is also provision for regulation of unincorporated bodies. Public officials are forbidden to act as agents as are attaches of either House and newspapermen, while publishers and editors arc forbidden to print any article for or against any pending legislation for which they receive compensation unless it is so marked. FEBRUARY 13, 1917. JtowmartZ IIA nil IS Bl' RGi TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13. 1017. Sheets—Pillow Cases A Display and Sale of Sheets and , Pillow Cases of the Better Sorts In spite of the constant and authentic advices from the market that this class of merchandise will again be subject to startling advances in price we have not been deterred from our intention to give our patrons every benefit from our early buying—and as long as our present stocks last you may be assured of getting the best for the least at Bowman's. Stock up now from the following lots: Utica Sheets under name of Oneida Blx9o inches. Subject to slight mill imperfections, which will not hurt, the wearing qualities. Sale Price, IK5^. Mohawk Sheets—under name of Empire—Blx9o inches. These sheets have small oil spots which will come out first washing. Sale Price, 87 <j>. Dreamland Sheets made of standard quality sheeting— 81x90 inches. Sale Price, Bi}£. Garden City Sheets—72x9o inches—made of good qual ity sheeting round, even thread. Sale Price, 85<\ Belvidere Sheets—Blx9o inches—smooth, even thread. Sale Price, Hotel Special Pillow Cases —45x36 inches; made of good, heavy muslin. Sale Price, each. Seneca Pillow Cases—42x36 inches made of smooth, even thread muslin. Sale Price, 13* each. lJowman Special Pillow Cases —45x36 inches; 3-inch hem at-top; laundered. Sale Price, 170 each. Hemstitched Pillow Cases—42x36 inches—under name of Wave Crest. Sale Price, 180 each. BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. Wonderful Savings in WALL PAPERS A roll—Papers suitable for any room in the house—sold * C with binders or borders to match. Q _ roll—Two-tones, stripes and figures, all-over effects c 7 C living, dining and bedroom papers, with matched borders. 1 C „ — Varnish golds; grass cloths, damasks and IDC tapestries.— all rich and attractive patterns. BOWMAN'S—Fourth Floor. The registration fee is to be $2. The penalty for violation is a fine of S2OO to SI,OOO or not more than a year in prison. The Attorney General is to bring prosecutions. Mr. Bennett, Philadelphia, intro duced a proposed constitutional amendment to provide for absentee voting. Other bills introduced were: Mr. Maurer, Philadelphia, author izing cities to prepare their own char ters for government. Mr. Stadtlander, Allegheny, increas ing pay of jurors In Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, from $2.50 to $3.50 per day. Regulating sales in bulk. Mr. Neary, Philadelphia, providing that executors or administrators shall pay funeral expenses out of first moneys received. BRIDEGROOM HAS APPENDICITIS Sunbury, Pa., Feb. 13. Frank Hottt>nstetn, of 'STiTitjury, wa& inaHiert to Miss Berdessa Rebuck, 6f Selftis grove, by the Rev. Dr. F. P. Manhast of Susquehanna University. At the wedding dinner the young man com plained of feeling ill and became seri ous, remaining so until to-day, wheti doctors said ho was suffering of ap pendicitis. He was taken to the Mary M. Packer Hospital, in this city, and an operation performed. Surgeons sa.v he will recover. 3
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