LESSON IN "HER UNBORN CHILD" Play Which Is Frank, Yet Un offending, Seen For First Time Yesterday A message to American men 'and women, potent and powerful,—one which cannot fail to interest every one,—comes from the lines In the play, "Her Unborn Child," showing at the Orpheum the first three days of the' week. The force of the appeal of mother ove, oft he lesson to forgive and forget the mistakes of youth, brought tears to the eyes of many in the audiences yesterday, and audible sobs were the tributes which testi liel that some one knew and eppre ciated the message. There isn't any room to doubt what the author thinks of "birth control." Howard McKent Barnes, writer of th efour-act play, in frank, open and yet unoffending words tells his story and coijdemns the idea. A mother of seven children, and a conscientious physicran are the ones who give views which are outspoken attacks. Tlie need of a capable east to present a play of this is evident. To make the audience feel that it isn't a play, but a story in real life is the difficult task tlie writer liar, obviously put in the lines of bis play, —a play not so much to amuse, but to instruct, to towcli the heart Btrings, to make the bearers think and think seriously of the message. Humor is present, too, added just •when most needed to bring the action to a climax. Florence Ben nett, as a rich widow, is a kind hearted lovable Irish woman, with a son, "Waffles," who turns out to be. a young hero; Felice, the girl whose misfortunes makes the story, and Mibbs, the ten-year-old daugh ter, whose mischief making spirit is true to life, Tintle, William Champ and Tennie Flaherty take these parts and present them well. They are supported by Lael Davis, a.i "Waffles" sweetheart, Margaret T-itt, as Miss Sarah Livingston, a wealthy reformer; T. Harrison ■Roberts, as Miss Livingston's nephew, and Lynn Osborn as Dr. Itcmmington, the family physician. MAX ROBERTSON. CITY GRAYS DRIM/ A lively drill attended by 27 mem bers was held last night by the City Grays eVteran Association in its Ar mory. At a business meeting held previous to the drill plans were made for participating In the Memorial Day parade. Christian Nauss, treas urer of the association, said to-day that over fifty of the City Grays are expected to march on May 30. Your eyea are worthy of the best attention you can give tlicm. Bel linger glasses can he had as low as $2.00. Optometrists Opp. orpheum Theater l.'jes K.vaniincri No Props *No Idle Acres This Year! Dig Up the Dollars Buried in Your Back Yard. Make Sure That You Plant ScheU's Quality Seed For They Grow Better They Yield Better They Are Absolutely Uie Best To Have a Good Garden, You Must Plant Good Seeds. We Have Them and Everything Else You Need For Your Garden Walter S. Schell QUALITY SEEDS 1307-1309 Market St. THE BACK PORCH is no place to keep properly your food stuffs. Germs, soot, dirt and dust are always flying about and are apt to settle on the food placed out of doors. Use sanitary < precau tions, place your food in a well-iced refrigerator. The temperature in a good refrigerator is 40 de grees. Out of doors it is cold during the night and warm in the afternoon. . The air in the refriger ® ator is cold, clean and dry and will retard decay be sides keeping everything fresh and appetizing. It is "penny-wise" and pound foolish" to do with out ice. The amount of food that spoils will more than pay for the ice to keep it in good condition. I. li ited Ice & Coal Co. Fortiler and ( ovwlrii Streets TUESDAY EVENING, BENEFITS MAY BE INCREASED Brotherhood's Belief Dele gates Discuss Baising Bctirc ment Payments to SI,OOO ' Mm fsflg GEORGE B. ROWAND Delegates in attendance at the bi ennial convention of the Brother hood's Relief and Compensation Fund to-da>- resi(tned discussions on pro posed by-law changes, one Important change that was argued at length was to increase the payment for loss of position and retirement from $750 to 1,000. yesterday afternoon George B. Rowand, chairman of the joint legislative board of Trainmen was introduced to the convention and spoke on the proposed amendment to the full crew law, which would set aside the measure during the war period and for six months after the' war is ended. He biterly denounced the method of the railroads and ac cused them of hiding under the cloak of patriotism. He said: "The real intention of the railroads is to bring pressure to near upon those who fought the repeal at the last session of the Legislature, by making claims that could not be substantiated. If the law was a good thing without war it certainly was a better thing with war with increased number ot trains needing extraordinary protec tion." I'ralnr for l.ahor Conimlsiilonrr He also referred to an effort to handicap the workings of the Depart ment of Labor and Industry by cut ting the appropriations in half. John Price Jackson, Commissioner of I.abor and Industry, was referred to by Mr. Rowand as being "the fairest labor man the laboring class could ask for." • D. W. B. Murphy, national secre tary, of Altoona, read the financial report showing a balance in the treasury of $255,000, and SBI,OOO In bonds. R. D. Pratt, of this city, national opticiali of the organization, spoke on the importance of the examination of the eyes of all members admitted to the Fund. He explained the methods of making an examination of the eyes and suggested that the old meth od of admitting members without a thorough examination be eliminated and more stringent methods adopted. SuKKentlonn Br President National President Luther G. Smith, of Harrisburg, pointed out the value of an organization without\ high-sal aried officers. He referred to the con servative manner in which the funds of the Compensation Fund were han dled, and pointed out to some extent the advantages to be gained by changing the by-laws. He suggested that the two-year rating be reduced. It is now required that an applicant must serve two years before he may become a member of the Fund. Pres ident Smith favored one year. Adopt Itenolnt ions He also spoke of the wonderful growth ot the order in the five years of its existence. The Fund started with eleven members, and was op posed by employers. The following resolution, signed by E. C. Fisher, W. A. Keeper and R. F. Collins was pre sented and passed unanimously: "We, the undersigned, do hereby petition this body to go on record against riding on any street car op erated by the Harrisburg Railways Company, while in the city of Harris burg; this action being taken by rea son of the fact that the strike has never been satisfactorily settled. "And, be it further resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sen to the president of the Carmen's Union of Harrisburg, Pa." Pennsylvanians Enlist For Immediate Service on the French Front By Associated Press Pittsburgh, Pa.. May fi. Colonel Edgar Jadwin, United States engi neer corps, who, yesterday reecived orders to expedite the recruiting of a regiment of engineers in the Pitts- j burg district, entered upon bis sec ond day's work with every prospect of increasing the number of enlist ments of yesterday when fifty men were examined and accepted. Many of these were practical railroad men. while others were electricians and linemen from the telegraph and tele phone companies. German Crown Prince Enthuses Over His Army Bv Associated Press Amsterdam, May 8. The Berlin papers print a telegram sent by the German crown prince to the burgo master of Berlin enthusiastically praising the troops from the capital. The crown prince says that he has just reviewed two regiments on their return from the front and continued: "Of the 400 with whom I personal ly spoke the majority were from Berlin. Notwithstanding the great est exertions, the tremendous fire of the last weeks and considerable losses the attitude of these Berlin boys was splendid. Their good spir its and ready wit has not suffered in the least. With such troops we can fetch the devil from hell." Many Wotild-Be Officers Sure to Be Disappointed By Associated Press Boston. May B.—The rush for ad mission to the officers' training camp for New England men at Plattshurg has been so great that fully half of those who have been accepted as ap plicants will be disappointed. More than 4.000 men have been recommend ed by the examining officers, but the New England contingent at Platts- I burg will consist of only 2500 men, in rludlng those selected from the Na- I tional Guard JSmßStam ■ ■i n BELI, 1001—2350 UNITED HARRIS BURG. TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1917. FOUNDED lITI Athena Knit Underwear Women 1 C- j |! ===== ===== IVisdom, hut Sensi , With an exclusive feature a patented seat which stays closed, sitting or standing. hie, Patriotic Co- \ ' sn i American homes must be J more ever prime essen- The First Wild Flowers ments must be supplied just have a charm that never will —Practically every other knit underwear improvement we know of has been put into th^^ f be attained by the flowers Athena under Wear. . the of the iSd that are carefully nurtured in hnsv• that will natiftn' / glass houses. Three cornered Perfect shoulder Sloping shoulders Curved out arm- greatest asset The sturdy little flowers of the anr ] 01~~ VP e fnllnw 1 i 1 1 • 1 i • a . ' . field and woods are typical of thigh gussets relieve stays prevent stretch- 7/ ° ICCVCS . uv \ holds bring the shirt And your money is well American life. They are inde- . 1• 1 j • fj.L u 1J e natural line ot placed here where it has al pendent, vigorous, natural and strain at thigh and ing 01 the shoulders body, making snu U P under the ways been a principle to offer beautiful. \ irtues all worth insures comfort and a feature women these garments very arms without increas- patrons the best in quality, maintains an inde- longer wear. like. desirable. ing the fullness. beauty and in point of ser pendent individuality, retain- ing the vigor of youth _ through quickly accepting Athena Vests and Drawers, 59c to $2.50. Athena Union Suits, 59c to $4.00 and adopting new ideas. v 0 ) BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. . Exposition of White Silks J Jl Hi !S : Women's Spring and S|,;| I :,J Come and See the Summer Footwear _ Jwl L f/J VJ selection of charming footwear styles. $ Every conceivable hoot pattern /„ A display of particular moment to all women. A The convenient sweater always ready, suitable for most here, and all the new colors an(i *+ " wonderful aggregation of beautiful shimmering any occasion. shades are represented. white silks has been gathered together to'comprehen- A sweater is 110 longer an accessory to ones wardrobe, but It would take much space tQ describe here the many new sively provide for the needs of summer days. quite as necessary as a suit or a hat. creations in smart footwear for women suffice tp say * r # D j n I There arc so many kinds and colors in our display that it that we have drawn from every authentic source the latest A Variety Broad, tnough to ! seems as if every woman should find just the one that expresses j expressions of the current mode. Gratify Every Desire JSTK'SSS Brief Hints of What's Here Shetland wool sweaters in all the new shades - Nile, green, anf] battleship; pair, $7.50, SJM)O, SIO.OO and $12.00. • , ~., , , ...., tr ■ u 1• 1 . dark green, rose, salmon, canary, French blue and purple, trim- 1 landsome pumps of various fine leathers in all the wanted ' 1i 'ifi r , 1 " 1C j nll C S ia Bt U r ,nc( l with large sailor collar of self or white; very stylish sashes, colors in both welts and turns: high and medium heels and white satin \vh',i e " *6.50 ,o #8.95 perfect in ev,r y d„aih pa.r, $4, *5, W and *7. Luxe; yd $1.83 meteor; yd $2.50 Wool Jersey sport coats in leather brown, apple green, Copen, t Putnb *\hpri/i1 TZnnt 36-inch white tub satin; 40-inch white pussy wil- blue, pearl, gray, rose and olive green; pinch back with large * 1- P la yd., $1.05 and $1.85 low taffeta; yd $2.50 pockets of Norfolk styles $9.50 to $12.50 Burk's finest dull finish- A fine white washalsTe white sports tus- 40-inch white Jersey silk gjjk svvea t C rs—rose and white, Copen and gold, apple green ed mat kid pumps a kid; full 9 inches high, sah; yd., S.{.UO cloth; yd., ......... $3.00 and white, black and white, Copen and white, purple and white, brand new model just re- with turn soles and full 40-inch white crepe dc 40-inch white Diana voilej apricot and Copen, green and blue, plaid and old rose and plaid ceived; pair, $5.00. Also 2-inch French heels;,pair, chine; yard, $1.0.) and .... _ s!•<•> combinations; new shirred back styles with wide sash and in Havana and taupe glaz- $8.50. Also in genuine ' $.o0. 54-inch white Jersey; yd. large collar $10.50 to $42.50 ed kid. buckskin. BOWMAN'S—Main Floor $- .25 £j| >re swca t C rs in Kelly green, canary, Copen, blue and bowmans— Main Floor. V J rose — trimmed with self and white bone buttons, white collar jr j and white sash and self covered buttons, $4.50 to $7.95 Wonderful Ties for Men at Sherwood Dish Drainer | - II BOWMAN'S —Third Floor. ■ X~13.1l 3 JL/01131 A real dish drainer and '"'"JT "JH, IIIM iXNIiU JIM — P j_ P rv dryer; no more soap or f?■ [i '^iifi I '*>■ WWuSaBK N° not regular 50c uUIISCt oQ3P greasvyvater around the |k| ! ( you will consider one of The waist that you wore last Spring or possibly the dress uirneddirect K r the / L \ the best neckwear values that you like so well, or that daughter has worn will take on i- t t , ' j j : : S| tWI/i/l/li I OIAA/iMtm I ft you ever saw. new. beauties tor you it you dye it a different color. We are ■ froln g \' A r>- . f.,11 rilf Fno-Ucb privileged to introduce the famous Sunset Soap Dyes non- " liffiiJ.lf'.fJ'- 111 ■* \ A I ° - poisonous, quick, easy to use, and, so far as we know, the only \ \ J squaie toui-in-hands, made dyes that clean and dye at the same operation. Lhey come in bowman's Basement. \ / °f heavy silks with slip- ail colors; something new; something better than you have - ' " '"Novelty Stripes and fig- li K l.t K recn, sk) blue, searlet, rose, cardinal. BeOUHM Gift ThingS—and Dtttllty FixtUgS §t urcs, also elegant, rich bro | gray, yellow, etc., etc. p Qr fa QJI Dfepfoy Atf combinati on, at' The very | Priced lOc Each Section on the Second Floor > crest of the potllarity wave. Toilet Goods Section, Main Floor— bowman'B. Hundreds of pretty things that arc now being shown; most A mighty good assort- j of them have utility as well as beauty to recommend them. ment at Colorings and designs indicate a correct reproduction of the * Ftoor Wl 11 P'lnPr S'lle ' newest arts. Moth and Insect Preventatives lts " Display Every For the protection of garments, furs, carpets, blankets, furni- PrtCCS ReiTMirkflbly Lo JO . . I - tu ":,? tc -V. fr T a . ot '] cr '"sects. Papers for cottages, summer kitchens and bed rooms, in de- i Vr llltC •1 UO C_>OrClUrOV White lined odorless bags; for suits etc. siral) | c shades and designs; roll Of J Napthaline moth balls; 6-oz. package, 10<* -*f imh oatmeal papei . suitable foi all rooms; excellent The very popular white corduroy that is now in such big JET''' CC M,i ' s and skirts ' ' White tar paper in rolls' of twelve*fragrant at U " k l""'' TI broad wale; fast pile; washable. moth sheets: 40x48 inches for lining trunks, chest, and el.,sets Beaiit.lul matched borders ami decorative binder • - .><• I his labne ,s scarce today and will be scarcer later so we [ sheet or ?s