WORKERS WORTHY
OF PEOPLE'S AID
Longshoremen Organize Club
and Struggle to Uplift Their
Conditions
Copyright, 1010, Stir Company.
The organization known as the In-
ternatlonal Longshoremen's Assocla
"tion Is composed of nearly thirty thou
sand men. Their duties consist In
handling all the shipping Industries In
the port of New York. Upon their
faithfulness and labor depends the suc
cess of the foreign export trade. They
perform one of the most Important
functions In the great city of New
York.
Few people realize what Is necessary
to cariy on this trade, and fewer still
are interested in the workers.
At the present time there is a big
strike. The International Longshore
men's Association is asking for one
free day in the seven.
They work fourteen to sixteen hours
out of the twenty-four, and at present
they are allowed one day a month for
rest or recreation.
This is an outrageous injustice, and
every right-minded citizen in the city
should rise up in protest. Hours and
work like theirs make the lives of the
old slaves, back in the days before
the war, seem heavenly In comparison.
There is no possibility for men to
develop mentally or affectlonally or re
ligiously; no possibility for them to
be thinking and reasoning sons, hus
bands or fathers, when they are tied
to the field of hard labor every day in
the week and every week in the month
with the exception of one paltry
twenty-four hours.
There is a young woman in New
York who has had much acquaintance
with this organization—her name is
Laura Ryan—and she has many in
teresting things to tell of the Long
shoremen's Association.
When their patriotism was tested a
few months ago they showed their loy
alty by refusing to strike when such
action might have caused the Federal
Government embarrassment.
Would it not be well to help these
men who hold such high Ideals to ob
tain the small boon for which they ask
—that of one day of rest and freedom
during the week. These men are en
deavoring to do uplifting work among
themselves. They have started a club
on West Twenty-third street, and they
want the interest and co-operation of
philanthropic people.
Imagine for the moment the courage
and the hope which must lie in the
hearts of these men, who in the face
of such long hours of fatiguing work
and with only one day in thirty to call
their own, yet undertaking the estab
lishment of a club, and cherish Ideals
of increasing their knowledge and
their powers of usefulness.
Their clubroom is at No. 564 West
Twenty-third street. No drink is al
lowed in the club, no gambling, and its
general tone is that of morality and
good fellowship. John (Smiley) Riley
is the president of the club, as well as
president of the district council.
Cafe Gambles
Forced Down to Petty
"Tit tat toe, 3 in a Row"
By Associated Press
Mexico City, March 00.—Games of
chance and skill have been pretty well
banished from the cafes of Mexico City,
which are strictly regulated. Dominoes,
one of the favorite games among the
races, which was played almost
universally in the cafes here, has been
prohibited by order of the police. Dice
also have been confiscated.
Practically the only game which re
mains has no other name than 'mrak
ing the paper." It is a slightly compli
cated "tit tat toe. three in a row."
The cafes and cantinae or saloons of
the capital close at 3 p. m. and remain
closed until 5:30 p. m. They then re
open until 9, when they close for the
night.
GERMANY LAND OF MAKESHIFTS
Need to Find Substitutes Has Inter
esting Manifestations.
One of the most overworked words
in the German language at the pres
ent moment is ersatz, which from its
fundamental meaning of "compensa
tion," has come into general use :n
the sense of "substitute." Without
the ersatz, Germany would indeed be
in a sad plight. Not only does it come
into play in the fields of metallurgy
and textile manufacture, and in con
nection with the food problem, but it
is to be found at every turn in the
smaller industries. Without her ex
traordinary ability to improvise, Ger
many would have been long ago
smoked out by industrial starvation.
It goes without saying that the Ger
man people are tremendously alive to
the significance of this whole suhuti
tute tendency. So great is the public
interest that an exhibition of substi
tute materials has been opened at tho
Zoological Gardens In Berlin. It ia
held under the auspices of the oftlce
of metal control, and Its promoters
are the advisory councils for the
brewery, white metal, tin and zinc al
loys industries, the Upper Sileslan
mining and iron works union, and the
associations of electrotechnists, iron
masters, engineers and machine
builders. At least eighty firms are
showing substitutes for the materials
used in normal times in the electro
technical, machine construction, mo
tors, foundry and optical industries
and in the manufacture of fibrous
materials.
The exhibition is to remain open
during the war, and is being continu
ally enlarged. All visitors are re
quired to sign a declaration that they
will dt%-ulge nothing relating to the
goods exhibited, using the knowledge
gained only for the benefit of their
wn businesses.
CAN PAWN POTATOES
Fortunate Owner of Several Borrows
Nickel on One for Bread
Potatoes have now attained such an
exalted place among the luxuries rf
life that they are accepted as collat
eral In pawn shops. The first Instance
a pledge of this sort was reported
*-eeterdav. A man with a worried look
upon his face and giving the name of
Jack Huston of Jessup street, entered
a pawn shop at Eleventh and Poplar
streets and placed a potato on the
counter.
"I have several of these at home,"
he said, "but I have no bread. L,ct
me have a nickel."
The broker spun a flve-cent piece
across the counter and made out a
ticket. He will have to keep the vege
table four months, if he obeys the law,
TO PLANT PARKS
London, March 7.—The Board of
Agriculture has placed its stamp of
disapproval on the project to dig up
the nubile parkß In the large cities of
England for the purpose of growing
vegetables and thus help out the food
shortage. The board takes the position
that the cost of restoring public land
of this kind after the war would be so
great that its temporary cultivation is
undesirable.
THURSDAY EVENING,
■ELL INI-2388 UNITED
Embroidery
Cambric embroidery
edges, 6 to 9 inches wide
—suitable for trimming
underwear. Friday Sale,
yard,
8c
Hemstitched and scal
loped embroideries 27
inches wide. Friday Sale,
yard,
23c
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Laces
Shadow, Filet and
Point de Paris laces, 2 to
6 inches wide. Friday
Sale, yard,
9c
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Linene Scarfs
White linene scarfs,
with embroidered edges,
in white, blue and pink.
Friday Sale,
39c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor.
Embroidery Floss
Various colors, includ
ing green, yellow, pink,
blue and lavender. Fri
day Sale, skein,
lc
BOWMAN'S—Socond Floor.
Boys* Blouses
Chambray and ging
ham, in light and dark
stripes attached collar
sizes 6 to 10 years. Fri
day Sale,
17c
BOWMAN'S —Second Floor.
Boys' Collars
Linen and rubber col
lars, in sizes 11 Y% to 14.
Friday Sale,
5c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Boys' Wash Suits
Clean-up lot of boys'
wash suits, of white lin
ene and galatea, trim
med in contrasting colors
some colored suits in
cluded ; sizes 3 to 8 years.
Friday Sale,
75c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Baby Bibs
Made of sheer ma
terials, with padded lin
ing, hand embroidered
and trimmed with fine
lace. Slightly soiled from
handling. Friday Sale,
35c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Women's
Neckwear
Organdie and broad
cloth collar and cuff sets.
Friday Sale 23^
Organdie collars —very
special. Friday Sale, ll£
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Curtains
Marquisette Dutch
curtains, hemstitched,
valance to match—white
only. Friday Sale, pair,
$1.19
BOWMAN'S —Second Floor
Men's
Dress Shirts
Made of fine quality
percale, with starched
cuffs. Friday Sale,
69c
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Men's Half Hose
Men's lisle half hose,
plain black or white;
double soles. Friday
Sale, pair,
12'/2C
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Men's Underwear
Men's union suits
medium weight, long
sleeves; cotton, bleached
and peeler color. Friday
Sale,
98c
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Women's
Stockings
Plain black and plain
white cotton stockings,
double soles, wide garter
tops. Friday Sale, pair,
17c
Women's fancy silk
stockings double soles,
wide garter tops. Friday
Sale, pair,
79c
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Women's
Underwear
Women's union suits—
bleached cotton, medium
weight; long sleeves. Fri
day Sale,
50c
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Table Damask
Mercerized table da
mask, in two patterns; 70
inches wide. Friday Sale,
yard,
65 c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Plisse Crepe
Used especially for un
derwear requires no
ironing 29 inches wide.
Friday Sale, yard,
10c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Longcloth
Chamois finish
especially fine for under
wear; 36 inches wide;
10-yard lengths. Friday
.Sale, piece,
$1.69
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Turkish Towels
Bleached Turkish
towels; hemmed; 18x36
inches. Friday Sale
15c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Art Ticking
Striped and figured pat
terns; 36 inches wide.
Friday Sale yard,
19c
BOWMAN'S—Seconi" Floor
Cretonnes
Light and dark colors;
for draperies; 36 inches
wide. Friday Sale, yd.,
15c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Sheets
Bleached sheets; 90x90
inches; made of Pequot
sheeting, under name of
Cohasset. Friday Sale,
$1.15
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Blankets
Plaid blankets, in extra
large size; various color
plaids. Friday Sale, pair,
$3.98
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
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JSxKamanZ
Friday—The Clea
Day of th
Please note that while we say "clean-up," which
means that we choose Fridays to sell out the various odd
lots, ends of lines, remnants, etc., accumulated during the
week—yet we do offer many lines of regular and season
able goods that are in every way desirable at prices below
those usually asked.
We are fortunate many times through advantageous
trade transactions to buy "under the market" and we
offer many of these under price lots on Fridays, which is
a distinct benefit to our patrons.
The best bargains of the year are likely to
turn up any Friday—why not makt it a
point to visit Bowman's this one Big Sale
Day of the week :: :: :: ,v ;; .%•
Commence Right Now—And Be Here To-morroa)
Tray Cloths
Mercerized tray cloths;
17x27 inches. Friday Sale,
12'/ac
BOWMAN'S —Second Floor.
White Dress
Fabrics
Lace cloths ; crepes,
fancy stripes; imported
materials; 38 and 40
inches wide. Friday Sale,
yard,
25c
BOWMAN'S —Second Floor
Table Cloths
Mercerized table cloths;
scalloped; 58x58 inches.
Friday Sale,
65c
Mercerized table cloths;
hemstitched; 54x76 in.;
Friday Sale,
95c
Mercerized table cloths;
scalloped; 58x68 inches.
Friday Sale,
75c
Mercerized table cloths;
heavy quality; hemmed
ready for use; 64x67 in.
Friday Sale,
79c
Mercerized table cloths;
in various patterns; hem
med and linen finish;
62x78 inches. Friday Sale,
$1.48
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Velvet Rugs
Rich colorings, in Orien
tal ; all over and floral pat
terns; 27x54 inches. Fri
day Sale,
$1.69
BOWMAN'S—Fourth Floor
Bozart Rugs
Made of heavy wear
resisting Kraft fibre.
8.3x10.6 ft $7.50
9x12 ft., $9.50
BOWMAN'S—Fourth Floor
Muslin Remnants
Bleached muslin rem
nants; in 2 to 7-yard
lengths; 36 inches wide.
Friday Sale, yard,
7'/2C
BOWMAN'S—Socond Floor
Bed Ticking
Fancy patterns; in short
lengths. Friday Sale, yd.,
12'/2C
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
HARRISBURQ. THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 101 T.
Sheeting
Unbleached sheeting; 90
inches wide; good wear
ing quality. Friday Sale,
vard,
30c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Duckling Fleeces
Light and dark pat
terns; 27 inches wide; cut
from the piece. Friday
Sale, yard,
13c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
Marmalade Jars
Blown glass marmalade
jars; daisy cutting, with
silver plated top and
spoon . Friday Sale,
39c
BOWMAN'S—Basement.
Mustard Jars
Blown glass mustard
jars; silver plated top and
glass spoon. Friday Sale,
23c
BOWMAN'S—Basement
Women's Waists
A sale of women's black
waists; black Jap silk,
trimmed with tucks and
hemstitched collars; also
an odd lot of crepe de
chines in mostly small
sizes. Friday Sale,
$1.49
White cotton waists,
trimmed with fine Val
lace and tucks; some with
embroidery and fine lace
insertion; mostly small
sizes . Friday Sale,
69c
Small lot of Jap and tub
silk waists; will sell in an
hour . Friday Sale,
89c
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Table Oil Cloth
Light and dark patterns;
IJ4 yards wide; best qual
ity but subject to slight
imperfections. Friday
Sale, yard
12'/2C
BOWMAN'S—Fourth Floor
Stair Treads
Fancy moulded rubber
stair treads; % inch thick.
7xlß inches, 12f
9xlß inches ... 14*
BOWMAN'S—Fourth Floor
MARCH 8, 1917.
Toilet Paper
Super tissue crepe toilet
paper; limit of 8 rolls to
each customer. Friday
Sale,
8 Rolls 25c
BOWMAN'S—Basement.
Wash Boilers
No 8 size; made of good
quality tin, metallic bot
tom ; tin handles and tin
cover . Friday Sale,
65c
BOWMAN'S—Basement
Splint Clothes
Baskets
A strong and well-made
basket; 18 inches wide, 30
inches long . Friday Sale,
39c
BOWMAN'S—Basement
Wash Bench
Folding wash bench;
occupies little space when
not in use. Friday Sale,
39c
BOWMAN'S—Basement
Bread Box
Japanned tin bread box,
with hinged cover and
word "bread" stenciled on
same. Friday Sale,
59c
BOWMAN'S—Basement
German China
Decorated German
China cake plates, salad
bowls, spoon trays, bon
bon dishes and olive trays.
Friday Sale,
43c
BOWMAN'S—Basement
Corsets
An odd lot of W. B. and
Henderson corsets; also
some other well known
makes; in broken sizes,
but all sizes in the lot. Fri
day Sale,
65c
BOWMAN'S—Third Floor
Brassieres
Brassieres, in bandeau
effect and some hook front
models; lace and embroid
ery trimmed. Friday Sale,
35c
BOWMAN'S—Third Floor
Women's Shoes
A small lot of women's
very good quality shoes,
in various black leathers;
some cloth topped ;
broken sizes. Friday Sale,
pair,
$2.49
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Women's Spats
Just a few dozen pairs
of spats we wish to dis
pose of at half price and
less. White and colors.
Friday Sale pair,
59c
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor.
Women's Hand
Bags
Small lot of women's
black hand bags, in var
ious styles; fitted with
coin purse and mirror.
Friday Sale,
55c
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
House Dresses
An unusual sale of
house dresses, in stripes,
checks and solid colors;
pink blue, lavendar and
black and white combina
tions; trimmings of lace
and embroidery. A full
range of sizes from 36
regulars to 53 stouts; all
full cut garments / Friday
Sale,
79c
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor.
Petticoats
Striped heatherbloom
petticoats, in rose, blue,
green, lavendar and black;
full pleated flounce and
fitted elastic top. Friday
Sale,
98c
BOWMAiVS-Third Floor
Annual March Sale of
Housefurnishings
Now In Progress
—Our basement filled with econo
mies for the prudent housewife.
Jewelry and
Silverware
Quadruple silver plated
Sheffield sandwich trays,
in a very beautiful design ;
limited number to be sold
at Friday Sale,
$2.50
Marmalade jars; silver
plated top, with spoon.
Friday Sale,
39c
Salt and pepper shakers;
silver plated. Friday Sale,
39c
Bud vases; silver plated
and glass. Friday Sale,
23c
New ear rings and ear
drops. Friday Sale,
29c
Lavallieres, in several
designs. Friday Sale,
19c
Perfume balls on neck
ribbon. Friday Sale,
39c
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Camisole*
Camisoles of washable
satin and bobbinet lace, in
pink and white; assorted
sizes. Friday Sale,
25c
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
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Women's Gowns
High neck and long
sleeve gowns, trimmed
with tucks and embroid-*
ery; low neck and short
sleeve gowns trimmed
with lace and embroidery.
Sizes 16 and 17. Friday
Sale,
42c
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor.
Camisoles ■'}
Camisoles of washable
satin and crepe de chine;
some with ribbon straps,
others with corset cover
shoulder; various sizes.
Friday Sale,
59c \
BOWMAN'S—Third Floor
Envelope Chemise
Made of nainsook and
batiste, trimmed with lace
and embroidery, ribbon
run beading; various
sizes. Friday Sale,
50c
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Notions
Hair nets, 3 for 190
Aunt Lydia's thread,
spool 70
Barber's linen thread,
spool, 10 0
Stocking darners,
50 and 150
Basting cotton, spool, 40
Snap fasteners, card, 30
Hooks and Eyes, card, 30
Hair pins, box, 30
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor.
Toilet Requisites
De Luxe powder puffs,
13*
Extra large chamois, 70
Talcums, specially priced,
9
Poudre de Beaute,.. 230
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
Photo Supplies /
VA Off Regular
Prices
Odd lot of Cyko paper,
in various sizes.
One lot of film packs,
sizes, 354*4% inches.
Odd lot of films, sizes
-
3^x4%.
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. |
The Mark of Re*
finement |
Is a well coiffed head. A
nice switch neatly and
modishly arranged with
your own hair imparts a
most charming ensemble.
We have reduced a
number of high grada
switches for to-morro\f
only.
$1.95
All shades except gray,
BOWMAN'S—Third Floor
Linen Covers
36-inch art linen cov
ers, stamped for embroid*
ery. Friday Sale,
50c
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor