2 SIO,OOO FIRE DAMAGE AT THE COMMONWEALTH Breaks Out 011 Fourth Floor of Hostelry; Water Cause of Heavy Loss Kile believed to have originated in | a closet where mattresses were stored, damaged the Commonwealth Hotel, Market Square, to the extent of almost 110,000 last night. Much of the loss was due to the water that flooded down from the upper stories, damaging furnishings pets. Sides and Sides, on the first floor, suffered a loss of about S4OO from water that damaged their stock of haberdashery. The flre was poticed on the fourth floor shortly after 10 o'clock by Pa trolman Carson, who turned in an alarm. When it seemed that the fire would get beyond control. Fire Chief John Klndler turned in a second alarm. Nine companies were ready for ac tion but only three were needed. t'hemlcßlii Kail When the firemen reached the fourth floor the flames were spreading rapidly and smoke was pouring from the roof. An effort to smother the flames with chemicals failed. Firemen mounted to the roof, holes were cut and water toured down on the llcunes. Dinted Ily Sin ok f None of the guests of the hotel suffered from the fire. All the occu pants of the building reached the Btreet in safety. • Several of the cham i bermaids. who returned to recover ar ticles left behind, were found in a dazed condition by firemen, who car ried them to safety. Judge Purler AdhHicil Out Superior Court Judge William D. Porter, of Pittsburgh, was 111 in the' hotel at the time of the lire. His room was filled with smoke, but with the as sistance of his nurse and Spencer C. Gilbert, he was able to leave. The judge spent the remainder of the night at the Senate Hotel. White I'lsteen Suffocated The single fatality was the death of a white pigeon that had evidently been roosting on the coping of the roof. When the flames were highest, spec • tators noticed a flash of white swoop ing downward through the smoke and the pigeon fell to the pavement suffo cated. Historic llontelry The Commonwealth Hotel has been the political headquarters for many of Pennsylvania's greatest statesmen. Men of many different political faiths lield caucuses and conferences in its rooms. Since the time when Gcorgo Wash ington first honored the holstery that stood on the site of the present Com monwealth many of the notables of two centuries have been ify/guests. Abra-| liam Lincoln stopped there during the j stirring times of the Civil war. The late Kdward of England, then the j Prince of Wales, was the guest of the hotel during his trip to America. Issue Permits For Erection of Two Rows Three building permits were issued to-day to H. W. Black, contractor, for the erection of two rows of houses and lor an addition to a garage. Four of the houses will Ire two-story brick, at 2300-02-04-06 Orange street; the other four at 2301-03-05-07 Logan streeU AVltli six rooms iind bath. total. cost of. the buildings will be $12,000. They are being erected for Mrs. Mary 13. Grove. An addition will bo built to the garage at Briggs atid Bartine streets owned by Donald McCffrnilck. The i cost will bo SBOO. German Deputy Scores Ruthless Sea Warfare By Associated Press London, March 16. —The German submarine campaign was denounced as Inhuman and the German peace offer of last December characterized as. ridiculous in a stormy speech by Deputy Hoffman, Socialist, in the Prussian Diet after Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg had delivered his speech promising internal political re organization and reform of the fran chise after the wur, according to a Berlin dispatch transmitted by the Central News correspondent at Am sterdam. Deputy Hoffman, after being thrice called to order, was forced to leave the chamber. Hoffman, acordiruc to the dispatch, declared that the mili tary despotism in Germany was caus ing mad.and unnecessary shedding of blood. The Germans, he added, should mako known their peace terms, for a mere blank peace offer, without terms, was ridiculous. Submarine warfare, he insisted, was absolutely opposed to; the laws of humanity. New Russ Government * Bad News to Germany B\ Associated Press Boulder, Col., March 16.—Count llya Tolstoi, son of the noted Russian novelist, who is here to-day on a tour of the United States, said he believed the result of the overthrow of the Russian government would be a more vigorous prosecution of the war. "This Is very bad for Germany," said the Count. "It ends her last hope, that of separate peace with Russia." MARRY IN MONTANA Friends in this city have received announcements of the marriage of Mrs. Alice M. Ayers, of this city, to George E. Barkley, Wednesday even ing, February 28, in Whiteflsh, Mon tana. The ceremony was performed it the Presbyterian manse by the Rev. A. N. Sayford. Sirs. Ayres left liar •isburg for the west several months igo and made many warm friends in ler new home. Mr. and Mrs. Barkley vill reside on his fine ranch at Monk's 3ay. If. A. SEAIUAUSS PROMOTED llenry A. Searfauss, chief machinist •it the city pumping station, has been oromoted to the position of chief engi neer at the filter plant at Island Park, Commissioner William H. Lynch an nounced to-day. C. E. Danner, who vas chief engineer, resigrted to engage .vlth the Merchants Ice Company as thief engineer and manager. Mr. Soar- i auss has been In charge at the pump ng station for several years. , To Core n Cold In One liny LAXATIVE ■ BROMO UIfININE 'ablets. .Druggists refund money if it ails to cure. M 7 W. GROVES signature • a on each box. 25e. SEEK ARMY MAN El Paso, Tex., March 16.—A non ommissloned officer. of the United States quartermaster corps dlsappcar d from here March 7, and secret afvlce agents are to-day making an nvestigntion • of any possible conneo ion he may have hart with the Ger oan government. Although enlisted nder an American name, he was said o have had the appearance of a Ger man, speaking English with a Gcr nan accent, I -'AGE ONB t ■ •v- : \ . FRIDAY EVENING, HAJSRISBURO TELEOKSPH MARCH 16, 1917. PERSONAL M SOC/AL Illustrated Lecture to The Commonweal Club "Under Syrian Skies," is the title of an illustrated lecture to be given by tlie Rev. Henry W. A. Hanson, of Messiah Eutheran Church, before the members of the Commonweal Club, Monday evening, March 19th, at '7.45 sharp, in tile Young Woman's Chris tian Association. Several years ago the Rev. Mr. Hanson visited the Holy and the slides to be used, to Il lustrate this lecture were made from pictures taken_ by him on that occas ion. The lecture is free to all who are interested. Schleisner's Men's Shop 28-30-32 N. 3rd St. Smart As a Whip— /_/ cJ<^ua4/ Acute — -/vuJLf €J The "hang" of these suits is what appeals to the young fellow. <1 And because he is a dressy sort he Si*-:;: naturallywears a Schleisner suit. ifi pgl <3 To be sure—a variety of models— one, two or three buttons —quarter- iH| |p. ; lined with silk or alpaca vertical 9 Single and double-breasted and Top Coats Trench and Chesterfield models genuine Jersey knit gray and heather mixtures— s2o x' + • • 28-30-32 N. 3rd St. % Saturday • We Will Offer at the Special Pr $n An Unusually Extensive- Variety Trimmed Hats I / -<S Especially suitable for practical wear, being models of 'serviceable character and different from the expected sorts at this modest price. •I Schleisner adaptations from the leading modistes. MISS COBLE'S BIRTHDAY Miss Irene M. Coble's birthday was happily celebrated Wednesday even ing at a party given by Miss Lona Shaw at her home, 626 Kelker street. Roses and Irish greens were used in decorating and Irish songs were sung by the guests. Refreshments were served to the Misses Irene M. Coble, Sonia Zeger, Helen -V. Snodgrass, Bertha Peters, Mary Morgan, Helen D. litter, Lilly Evans, Hazel Rosenberger,* Marie V. Young and Ella Shaffer; Messrs. John Yowler, Alton Snyder, John L. Mad den and Joseph Weber. WITH \THE COLONIAL DAMES Mi's. Mabel Cronise Jones is going to Philadelphia to attend the State meeting of the Colonial Dames of America in the west wing of, Inde pendence Hall on Wednesday, March 21. After the business sessions there, will be a lecture and cortcert, fol lowed by a luncheon to the officers, to which Mrs. Jones is invited as a mem ber of the State prize committee of the organization. (Other personals on page 8.) CROCHET CLUB MEETING Mrs. Harry Houdeshel entertained t the "Dew Du~op In" Crochet Club at her home, 319 Muencn street. Those present were Mrs. Roy Klinmel, Mrs. Paul Stouffer, Mrs. Harper Black, - Mrs. Roy Schreiner, Mrs. Jack Arbe- < gast, Mrs. Frank Greenfield and Mrs. 1 Daniel Lowe. < LEAVING KOIt NEW HOMR I Mrs. C. W. Hfeyd, of 1433 North Sec- ! ond street, left to-day for Camden, : N. J., where Mr. Heyd Is connected with the Armstrong Cork Company. Her duughter. Miss Katherlne Heyd, leaves to-morrow for their new home, 1 accompanied by Mrs. A. E. Olswlne, 1 of 317 Woodbine street, who will Vlait v 28-30-32 N. \ ' ' ♦ * * .V ' • Announce an Event In Which There Will Be Offered at Very Special Following Seasonable Merchandise I This Is an Opportunity of Merit and Is Worthy of Your Immediate Consideration. Everything Schleisner Quality Schleisner's the Premier Fashions In Spring Coats Extensive Variety to Meet All Requirements Featuring Special For Saturday the Following which are shown in full length, three-quarters and sport lengths. The new collars and smart cuffs are distinctive. Flapper Coats Misses' Coats Special $12.90 Special sls and $18.50 In velours and tricotines in leather, beige, pep- In velour, tricotine, gunniburl and poplin. Half permint, gold, tobacco and Hague. lined and all linecf. All shades. Exquisite Afternoon Very Special For Saturday i $18.50 and $25.00 Shown in six new models in Georgette crepe, crepe de chine and taffeta. Fascinating Russian models with the desired straight lines. Beige, gray, green, gold and navy. * Announcement Extraordinary About 250 New Spring Suits For Misses procured at advantageous prices while selecting garments for our higher-priced lines. Will Be Placed on Sale Saturday Including Values up to $37.50 at $22.50 and $25.00 •I These suits are shown in tailored, dressy and sports models as well as Norfolks. They are strictly Schleisner standard in every way and will be offered at the above prices for Saturday. Materials are wool Jersey, heather mixtures, men's wear serge, Poiret twill, gabardine, velours, tri cotines, homespuns, gunniburl, Scotch tweeds and Oxford cloths. t| Shown in the proper colors for the models and featuring particularly navy. <J The skirts are tailored to harmonize correctly with the coats. New Georgette Crepe Blouses Very Special $3.95 Distinctive models—maize, lace trimmed—orange with whip collar —tea rose and white combined and maize and blue combined. Crepe de Chine Blouses BLACK ew Lingerie Blouses Saturday Special TAFFETA Saturday Special SKIRTS $2.95 very special $1.95 Charming models in flesh, white and Saturday Lace-trimmed affairs in a dozen dif maize, smart hemstitched collar and large $5.95 ferent models, featuring the large sailor pearl buttons. collar. Envelope Camisoles \ jJIPmJSP of washable satin and crepe de chine. (yOU) TI fs Values to $1.75 SaUmb >' Spccial Values to $1.75 Saturday Special 75c 89c $1.15 Saturday Special f Beautifully tailored and trimmed , . Tvyelve new models to select from. Six charming new styles to choose Of excellent quality nainsook. styles, in an excellent assortment. from, each one distinctive. ✓ ."-V Gordon Silk Hosiery Kayser Silk Hoisery Saturday Special . Saturday Special $1.25 3 Pair For $3.00 , op„:„ pv,,, mm Ask fof Gordon-H 300. Selection of black, whfte tpO.vv and all the prevailing spring shades to match Extra fine in quality and most unusual value garments. for the one day.- These in black and white only. her lister, Mrs. Ileyd, for a week or two. SHI MM EIX CENTER-WORK The Shlmmell Community Center Association hold a council meeting last, evening, when plans were discussed for enlarging the school orchestra and calling the attention of the City High way Commissioner to the accumula tions of dirt and refuse which are such a menace on the streets of East Harrisburg. PRETTY COSTUME DANCES Folk dances in costume, vocal solos and readings were followed by a beau tiful cantata, "The Lady of Shalott," I last evening in the Technical High 'school auditorium to the delight of a lafge audience. The entertainment was given by the girls of the Teachers Tr&lnlng school for the purpose of purchasing a Victrola for the school. The dancers wore graceful, the cos tumes most attractive and the sing ing all that could be desired. HERE TO ATTEND FUNERAL T. D. Ramsey, of Newburgh, former Register of Wills, of Cumberland county, motored here yesterday to at tend the funeral of Mrs. Alice Landts, of Progress. He was accompanied by Mr. Powell, of Newburgh. They re turned home last evening taking with them Mrs. Landls' aged father. John Row, who has been blind for several years. SICK VICES i on MRS. stcYkt Funeral services for Mr*. Bessie Irene Stuart, aged 35, who died yes terday at the Harrlsburg Hospital, will be held to-morrow afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Smith, 2218 . North Sixth street. The Rev. Harvey Klaer, pastor of the Covenant Presby . terian Church, will have charge of tho services. CONCEnT AT COVENANT TONIGHT , A feature of the benefit concert to bo , given in Covenant Presbyterian Church. . this evening, will be the banjo and 1 mandolin club, of the Y. W. C. A. A i silver Easter offering will be taken.
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