SEEK PEACEFUL SOLUTION OFDUTCH SHIPPING LOSS Germany, It Is Believed, "Will Replace Lost Tonnage; Food Situation Is Serious By Associated Press The Hague, t'eb. 26, via London, Feb. 2t. —The government has given ao indication of its course ot action :o be followed in connection with the recent disaster to dutch -shipping in :he submarine attack on a flotilla of I Dutch steamers off the English coast. It is taken for granted, however, that a. peaceful solution is being sought in thc form of a. cession by Germany of a certain number of ships to replace the lost tonnage, such replacement being considered imperative because of an immediate reorganization of food supply arrangements. Passenger Traffic on All Ships From England Suspended; Moving Men By Associated I'rcss New York, Feb. 28. Reports that I passenger traffic on all British vessels ! leaving England for America and I France has been suspended, were brought hero to-day by passengers I who arrived on the steamship Finland, j the last Amreican Line boat to leave j Liverpool and the third unit of this ] fleet to sail from that port after Ger- I many's proclamation of unrestricted I subniaVine warfare. James F. Egan, of Philadelphia, and liobert Wilson, of New York, Euro- I pean representatives of large American ] business interests, said tlita before j leaving England they had been inform- ; ed on what theyc onsidered reliable j authority that the British Admiralty had decided to employ all vessels, pas- • songer carriers as well as freighters, I solejy for transporting supplies or | moving troops. For some time, Mr. Egan and Mr.! AVilson said, they were told this fea- I ture of nationalizing British shipping j bad been in practice across the Eng- ] lish channel. Hrliuid Want* IT. S. In United States Senator-elect Frederick j Hale, of Maine, a passenger on the ' Finland, said he talked with many of ( the leading men handling the affairs of the entente allies. "I talked with Lloyd George in Lon don, and he told me he hoped America would get into the war," Mr. Hale said. 'He added that he wanted to see America in take a prominent part in the peace negotiations at the end of the conflict. "I also saw Premier Brland in Paris, and he said the entry of America into the fight against the central powers would have a great moral and prac tieasl effect toward bringing about | peace." New Pension Plan For British Army Issued By Associated Press London, Feb. 28. An order in I <ouncil establishing a new pension plan for the' British army was issued 1 o-day. Under it privates totally dis abled will receive a minimum of 27 shillings six pence weekly. If this sum is insufficient to enable the sol dier to live approximately up to his before-the-wjir standard he will be given an alternative pension based on his earnings previous to thc war. No single pension, however, shall be in excess of 75 shillings weekly. The allowahCe for children is five shillings for the first child and a sum slightly less for each subsequent child. A soldier not totally disabled will receive a pension based on the de gree to which his disablement affects his earning powers. Widows will re ceive half the sum to which their hus bands were entitled if totally disabled. A disabled soldier requiring the ser vices of an attendant is allowed tecs up to one pound a week for such ser vices. Widows will be granted special funds for the expenses of training to enable them to earn their own living. The actuary's report accompanying the plan estimates the expense for the first year at 25,000,000 pounds sterl ing which thereafter will decrease an nually. Dr. and Mrs. W. P. Clark Entertain Mite Society Dauphin, Pa.. Feb. 28. Last evening the Mite Society of the Pres byterian Church, was entertained by Br. and Mrs. William P. Clark, at their home, in Juniata street. After the regular business meeting, a social time and refreshments were enjoyed by the Kev. and Mrs. Kobert Fulton Stirling, Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Greenawalt, Mrs. Freemont C. Gerberlch, Mrs. Wil liam Lyter, Mrs. J, D. M. Heed. Mrs. Blanch Robinson, Mrs. Annie Owens, Mrs. Sarah Spongier, Mrs. Sabra M. Bell, Mrs. George GUday, Mrs. Ed ward Fite, Miss Margaret Brooks, Miss Anne R. Miller, Miss Ruth M. Shaf fer, Mies Esther E. Shaffer, Miss Sarah Margaret Hawthorne, Miss Annie M. Webner, Miss Sabra Clark, Charles E. Shaffer, Richard Kite, Paul Gilday, Dr. and Mrs. Clark. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. George Gilday, in South Canal street, on Tuesday, March 6. WOULD HEGULATE LIGHTS A bill prohibiting use of street car j headlights that project rays more than | four and a half feet above (he rails I was introduced by Mr. Heyburn, Del-| aware. The proposed act Is to take i effect July 1 and the penalty for vio-' lation is from SSO to jIOO. Mr. Hey burn also presented bills regulating spreading of tar and other substances on highways, providing that one half of the surface must, be dry before any additional coating is applied, and re quiring erection of detour signs when a highway is closed. CAPITOL HILL NOTES No Jitney Hearing.—No hearings were held to-day by the Public Ser vice Commission, thc liarrisburg cases having been postponed until March 8. Iliddle Congratulated.—S. S. Riddle, of the Department of Labor and in dustry, was given bales of congratula tions to-day upon thc arrival of a daughter at his home. To Get Pay at Idist.—The attaches of tho Department of Public Printing who have been without pay for sev eral months, will be paid this week. Superintendent Long's warrant will be recognized by the fiscal officers. It was said to-day. Appropriation Bills.—The bill for Columbia hospital was presented to day by Representative Reltzel. It calls for $14,000. Doc-tors to Investigate. Commis sioner of Health Dixon to-dayi detailed medical officers and inspectors to make an Investigation into an out break of sickness at Hanover. The water supply will be Inspected. Borough Complains.—The borough of McAdoo has filed ctynplalnt before the Public Service Commission against the time service of the' Pennsylvania railroad. Dolioiicy Itoport.—John P. Dohoncy, investigator of accidents for the Pub lic Service Commission, to-day dis cussed the results of tho hearing on the Mt. Union wreck held at Altoona lust night. He attended It us repre- of the commission and will renort zhxt wook. . K ; • WEDNESDAY EVENING, J3x>armanZ BELL JWI-23ne UNITKD IIA KITH $111! KG, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1017. FOUNDED 1871 fj| Thousands of Yards f the Annual Bowman SILK SALE Now in Progress H a|j It's only a four-day event —to-day the opener bids fair to allow the Silk Department to hang out a new selling record —then, three more days of intense selling. •Lit f THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY \\ Come to-morrow if you were not here to-day—come anyway. You can get splendid staple and | \ fancy silks in immense variety for prices almost without precedent in littleness. u Silk Shirting Stripes Silk and Cotton Silk and Cotton Dress Silk Taffeta Genuine Pussy Crepe de chines and ha- Poplins | P °P lin * 36 inches wide, in all col- Willow Taffeta VA'Mn butai T. 2d dlffcrc " t dcs 'R" s * 36 ; nc | ies wide—in all the ors ~ complete line and per ■nfv ?>"• c 5? '' 24 inches wide, in all col- popular and most wanted * ect in every respect. 40 inches wide—in maize, ft I PnC , e ' $ 1.05 ors - excellent quality. JXs Sale Prtce, CO , Sale Price, v*l O Q pink, white, navy, black, etc. yard Sale Price, OC d OOC slt .6V Sale Price, <MQC > ard ' yard *i.OO Over 30 Crepe Meteor Silk and Wool Crepe de Chines . ir 1 1 C 40 inches wide brown, Chiffon Taffeta Silks P nn i; n8 . , J Striped Pussy IV 111 CIS Ot green, black and navy blue— ropiins 06-inch cotton crepe de 9 beautiful silk finish high 3(3 inches wide colors, In blue, green, wistaria, chines exceptional qual- lOW afieta in grade quality. sl # 34 blue, yellow, old rose, Nile, brown, gray, taupe, white, ity come in pink, maize, liJlllVo 111 Sale Price, yard, greens wistaria tan and old rose, black, etc. one of blue, white, garnet, green, 40 inches wide —in black f-. 1 many changeable' color ef- the season's most popular oM rose, gray, etc. - (or and blue stripes, pink and One Grand sakMeime * - I**™ .ih. £!I US - d . ress t s ad ■>;* 3 8 c black .*•* Colo Of" Sale Price, 00, Irons finish. Sale Oq. iale Pnec, yard ... beauty and black stripes. Od.lL <rlL 36 inches wide—in brown, yard OaC Price, yard 030 Sale Price, <R2.fiS Burgundy, taupe, navy, yard * maize, green and many other / " _ . "'rd 5 : . s . al ° Pr ! ce '.. 95c ! Wondrous Prices For — — repe Paii ey s;ik UC7L Rich Black Silks ta ,, k Georgette Crepe I exquisite colors good as- tnessalines and bengaline . ———————— 36-inch Black Taffeta, Sale Price, yard j sortment of evening and silks exceptional offer Satin Charmeuse In a comprehensive range 36-inch Black Gros de Londres, Sale Price, yd.lff 11Q street shades. ffl OQ - - of colorings—4o-inch width. 36-inch Black Gros Grain Sale Price, yard fsl.l Sale Price, vard,* 1 '* 5 * J 'hilc they last .15 un incline , ■j„ c 1 r> • T <t i pn 36-inch Black Chiffon 'I affeta, Sale Price, yd. ' ' Sale 1 rice, yard. 40 niches wide - colors, Sale Pncc, $1.59 40-inch Black Chiffon quality-good green, taupe, gray, white, \aid black—lustrous finish, Sale Price, yard $1.29 r„ n „ lr Taffofa CUIL-c Copenhagen, wistaria, black, j 36-inch Black Taffeta Silk, Sale Price, yd. •• • i acy i aireta JUKS Satin Crepe Silks navy, etc. beautiful satin ~ 0 -u 36-inch Chiffon Taffeta Silk. Sale Price, yd. . ffl OA . K„:~u : Matinee raille Ollks 36-inch Gros Grain, Sale Price, yd o6 inches wide, in newest Newest designs in stripes inis I an ex ra in por an 36-inch Black Mossaline Silk, Sale Price, yd. . J plaids, stripes and checks, —colors, gray, brown, green item as the price quoted is 35 j nc hes wide, in black, 36-inch Black Peau de Soie. Sale Price, yd i)7# • .1 t , rlmire rnlnrino-s_ on white grounds perfect 'exceptionially low for this navv turquoise flame, 36-inch Black Messaline Silk, Sale Price, yd ' r . ly woven pure silk. Sale quality. Sale *1 07 white, pink, etc. ffl fiC 36-inch Black Oriental Silk, Sale Price, yd 45* excellent quality p rice , Price," yam M.© / Sale Price, yard, * 1 * DO v I Salc Pricc ' > ard ' yard * 1 A Clear-away Sale of F&OS Dinner and Party kff Millinery \4 p. S® In The First R UrCSSCS I Our Spring Opening Exhibit | We believe it pays to sacrifice profits rather than carry I r> 70 I goods over. It's the policy that keeps us always first with 1 I'TOfIOIiTICCU SIICCCSS | I(\ |\i Ifl \| \V\ the new season's apparel—and in view of this policy you ;|| Jhe smart Truly a magnificent as- | / \\\ 1/ I I \\\ \ \\\ have the opportunity now of selecting from our magnificent . j hats you see who 7c I v,©s^\3 dresses for social functions at very generous reductions. | street lowing distinctive beauty f | and originality that will not | Aflll \\ V\ - fail to delight the most dis- | ijt v&r ]" £ |-jp NcVV PriCeS I —. criminating feminine taste. | L/" j | jority of cases s ? sl2 - 50 - sl9 - 50 - $25 to I r I Ready With the New! d.iQ rAh oowman S materials. 1 •/ IIJi I■ rl®^\ vP3y.oU | v 1 * I What Dame Fashion favors for spring wear is now on I I'kW ' j'J Pretty sailors in every conceivable novelty J view in our Garment Section. |VUD .1' ViM Every good color is here includ- ||| shape—'that will be so popular this season | . . ing maize, orchid, Nile green, pur- lis There is a spice of novelt "lln i S Tailored Suits, ■ihlPV pie, silver, rose, black, white, etc. 1 every single hat, their style showing them 1 Qbivtr Ibiß'/ I ® le c ' everes t work of the most original de- j / IJJC Jj Ljtvlf 1J \viMiSkii Fabrics nets, chiffons, satins L signers. The most exclusive styles in both American and foreign I and other.dainty materials. j|| BOWMAN s—Third noor. designing. w1: B And —affording a range for selection that is mpst sat s a chance you seldom get — ®isfying. hurry for best choice. "ihiiiiMi mi 1 generous exhibit awaits your perusal in our Garment BOWMAN'S— Third Floor. BOWMAN'S— Third Floor. Clearing Out Our Entire Visit the Demonstration of Advanced Showing of Of Your Own Hair Stock of Furs "IVear-Ever" Aluminum d at a discount of one-third off the Special cooking and baking features each day. fIOUSC UfCSSCS - Way . • yoU former prices Just get acquainted" offerings to have you know the featuring the "Electric" and % combings. There's no telling how high furs will goodness of "Wear-Ever" aluminum products. other dependable models valuaWe When be next season—and if you have new A ' 4-qt. size Wind- Now is the time to make selections t- J> think vou furs in mind for future service you will ... ... dresses that are beautiful and up to the J ■ •nmto-li have your regrets if you do not antici- ' v '' 1 ut ' moment in style—for "style figures more saved for "a pate your requirements and save during j: 1 mm P\ cover and adjust- J th ; 1" CVC F no . w in hous( ; garments. switch or a transformation this clear-away sale. ) ablc bail handle . Our A third off our regular j Special price, 980 --chambray and percale in pink, laven- - lo h ° k thc " l , " ver ; We only prices now will in every Q dar blue, tan, gray and navy blue. switch and $1 7S for'"^rans 3 £ V I in 6 " ( J t - Steamer 1 ■ ml . See the novelty effects—the absolutely switch and ?1./5 for a traus prot;ability mean half of Ml Jfc| 1/ £or use with 4 _ qt . 1 ■II If / new and distinctive style touches that Tre! next season's prices. | II Windsor Kettle. iHLP' r,,. ~ ~ * 1 v •jT3 • Price range: o9c to $0.98 careful workmanship re- There is yet a generous assortment Special Price, 98f Also featuring nurses'.n maids',uni- guired to make good-100k ,1.0m our cUf* Kettle is worth 50c towards purchasing a new one o, '°" nS K,o.r ' HigZL a * < ' Wear-Ever. Bring It svith you to-morrow. BOWMAN'S— Baeement. BOWMAN h--Third 1 loor. BOWMAN S~ Third Floor \ HARRISBURG TEI EGRAPH FEBRUARY 28, 1917. 3
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