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Soldier Man?
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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!
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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.
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