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.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING,
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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
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HARRISBURG TEI EGRAPH
FEBRUARY 28, 1917.
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