22 ROYAL ARCANUM ! ; SHOWN SOLVENT Order in Good Condition In- I # # surancc Commissioners Report Proves • ' New York, March B.—Fully one million relatives and dependents of the 175,000 members of the Royal Arcanum, residing in every state in the Union, are vitally interested in a report just issued by the insur ance commissioners of three states, New York, Massachusetts and Con necticut, following an exhaustive examination of the finances of the big fraternal order. The report declares that the $300,000 worth of insurance carried by the members is amply protected and that the recent troubles of the Royal Arcanum have been due to the fact that the men in charge of the fraternal body have insisted upon increasing the assessments in order to place the society upon an actuarial basis, conforming to the insurance laws of the various states. In this connection, the report says: "Rerating of old societies is al ways attended b yfrietion. Persons ignorant of insurance principles make trouble and inflict damage. They ignore the fact that it is no trilling thing to interfere with the operation of a society like the Ar canum, with 175,000 members who are carrying over $300,000,000 of in surance by mutual agreement and are trying to devise means to ren der certain the payment of those obligations as they mature, no mat ter how far in the future. "Proceedings against the order through the courts and the result ant publicity through the press are. in view of the society's sound finan cial condition, greatly to be deplor ed. inasmuch as they undermine the confidence of members unnecessar ily and affect adversely the equity of every certiflcate holder. "The Royal Arcanum is being honestly and efficiently managed and its supreme officers have ren dered every facility and assistance to your examiners. "By reference to the assessment and claims listed in Exhibit 1. the vital necessity of the 1916 increase in rates is proved. Without such increase, the order would have been obliged, within a year, to call extra assessments to meet current death losses, a method of increas ing contributions which would not offer a solution. "The assessments now being col lected, while apparently high at the older ages, as a matter of fact are not so burdensome as those which could be charged on the basis of the mortality experience of the or der's own members. Absolute mathematical analyses demonstrate that assessments higher than those now charged could not be levied in equity upon members over 70 years of age. "The large membership which the Royal Arcanum still retains, the < .solvent condition indicated by the financial statement, and a statuary ration of future contributions, plus admitted assets, to future benefits, increased by actual liabilities, amounting to ninety-nine per cent., afford justification for the conclu sion that with a reasonable addition to its membership its obligations can he met as they accrue, especial ly since in computing this ration no credit has bee nallowed for general or expense funds, amounting to $130,820, and for unsecured half cash liens to the extent of over $1,200,000." Melting Pot Drive For Red Cross on April 1 The melting pot drive of the Har risburg Red Cross will be launched April 1, and will continue until April 15. Mrs. James I. Chamberlain and Airs. J. A. Plank are chairmen in charge of the campaign. Alelting pots will be placed in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Nine teenth and Market streets, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Second and Emerald streets, under the charge of the auxiliaries in these churches. A melting pot will also be installed in the basement of the Public Li brary where Red Cross headquarters are located. The purpose of the melting pots is to receive the old gold, silver and miscellaneous metals and odds and ends, from the people of the city. This is assorted and melted. It is sent to the mint, and the proceeds go to the Harrisburg chapter, Amer ican Red Cross. "We are opening the drive at this time because this is spring house •■leaning season. The housewife finds many odds and ends, old gold and silver, for which she has no place in her Ijouse. Often this collection is thrown away, and the Red Cross chapter has opened the drive to save this metal, and at the same time, to help the Red Cross," said a Red Cross official to-day. Contributions of various miscel laneous metals are requested. TREES NOT SUITABLE MEMORIAL FOR HEROES The idea suggested by the mayor of Johnstown that a tree be planted in honor of each man who meets his death while at war against the Hun, does not meet with the approval of Mayor Daniel L. Keister. The Mayor - said thyt a more lasting tribute should be erected in honor of the men who sacrifice their all for the protection of democracy against autocracy. The Mayor is in favor of a bronze or marble tribute to the Harris burg boys who fall while "strafing" the Hun. It is likely that a fitting memorial to the Harrisburg dead will be erected in time. MAYOR CELEBRATES 11JS FIFTY-SECOND BIRTHDAY Mayor Daniel L. Keister yesterday received the congratulations of Ii host of friends, the occasion being his fifty-second birthday. He re ceived a number of Moral tributes, uinong them a bunch of carnations from the police force. TO FACE NEW CHARGE Walter Hedrick, who broke jail here In 1916, will face a new charge when he is brought back to Dau phin county to serve the two months remaining of his old sentence. De tective White has sworn out infor mation before Alderman Murray and Hedrick will face a charge of break ing jail when he returns here from Columbus, Ohio, where he was caught. PLAN FOR I/O AN DRIVE The planning and executive com mittee of the Third Liberty Loan campaign held an executive meet ing last night to arrange details for the Third Liberty drive. An other meeting will be held Tuesday evening. FRIDAY EVENING, f—_ 1 ; 1 = Dives > Pomeroy & Stewart New. "Tuxedo" Waists of E : ;; ''■*, '■*, -i F[ f\ Voile in Irresistible Styles Egf; ' -;p|q <&%&s>v nSpj The makers of these new Spring Blouses tAfcjS LJi ■! _ t. c±2J seem to have worked hand-in-hand with the creators j —|r-fi jSE 1 ! j I j r === |j t^C seas °j n '? sm . art . su ' ts > or every one of them 5 11WM: ' Two-clasp silk gloves with double'finger endsjin black, fxj-%--, /v/T^^^'S'^' S; '?>sliik 11111 * white, grey and pongee; pair 75c I I * *=i- / E jJ | j 0 Women's two-clasp silk gloves; in black, white, grey II ' ( J | rnTTHTrnil' n" • | 3 Children's ono-clasp silk gloves of best quality; in pongee V-/ v. / !'■— • ——! and white; pair SI.OO ' Two-clasp silk gloves, with double finger tips; in grey, , __ __. _ AT Pin Snrinn Hniv Spnng SuitsForWomen and Misses / V | j * —' J V/V l J white, grey and pongee, with contrasting embroidery; a large and varied collection of new Millinery Styles That Are Different IX . . , . , , .... French kid gloves of best quality, with two pearl clasps; modes has arrived for the week-end, bringing* * n white with self or contrasting stitching; pair,. .s;s.oo 7V 1 T* I J. A _ ~ .1 r •. , • , K,d Bloves of best in tan and grey, with fancy (111(1 XPII) ITI (.()I() T<\ / lint AVP a style message of vital interest to women who embroidery; pair $3.1.5 Wi lu x * lml v> is lis4 o j. iika.l j. a / would wear smart, becoming hats. 1 . -i r* . i T J O J * J* Graceful large hats, charmingly quaint pokes, ChoCOMe Candy Special V Sat IS Jl] IRQ Stunning sailors. ha,s saucily turned up, hats gay ,™|rtSrSSri"r A LMOST EVERY WOMAN welcomes the season when she can don a trimly with flowers—these are the styles that have re- special, lb. - t •• • ai, c J~\ ceived fashion's latest endorsement. xcw atnn from our^re™r pricca— tailored suit, for after all a suit that is of tailored fashion is the basis of Glossy lucre straws, caterpillar braid and liscre com- ,fi;SS 8S S gKfS l2S5:!!!!!:: I!!!JilS CVCr - V Smilrt binations—cire ribbon trimmings, wings, qnills, veiled $12.00 Gas or Electric i-.amps $8.50 And the pleasure of choosing is very much added to when one has choice from assort flowcrs but come and see how charming the new hats arc. WoiYlGil's HoSicrV 50c tO Tsc mcnts l ' iat arc as var ' as l ' icse when examination reveals styles that are so desirable. 0? /inn i, 1 n 1% /r • jttt -s Manu Styles For Misses and Women Spring weight black lisle hose 50c; 1 \( Cine lisle outsize hose with fashioned feet and high • r*. . rtu r- w (I •' spliced heels; in black and white 5c Sl /l/J //I \j? /J/J Fine black silk lisle out size hose with fashioned feet t2) Wt/ •l/t/ L\J vlj O KJ %\J\J \\ ,• and high spliced heels 75c " X'.X %•*' children's and hosiery Among the most favored fabrics arc serges, Scotch tweeds, poplins, tricotines and twills, \\ „ .♦•* \VD Children's fine ribbed black cotton seamless hose, 17c i,, Klark navv tan hrnwn ami crpv r V J \ *iL ***' . (V Children's fine ribbed black cotton and Use seamless 111 black, navy, tan, browil and grC). . L r©s///T™r£*' . A'.*' W. •■.*• * 0 lose; sizes 6to Pah 25c Some of the liner grades are of gabardine and some of checks. U->'°* s *r M—ir''' ''Pil ' a—— -nfmla" i I Boys' heavy ribbed black cotton seamless hose s/zpr 7 . . . *^<^5 SmSSSSmT O u. Pair 42c and 50c Buttons arc extremely used for trimming purposes, and braid, which always throws a Women's Ribbed Vests military cast over Style, is used to good advantage. There arc also touches of embroidery " 1 Women's spring weight pink co\ton ribbed sleeveless vests, which lend charm and contrast. 0 in 1 neck _JL——■White cotton ribbed sleeveless vests, with band t0p5...25c Sizes for misses and women. ———White lisle fancy yoke ribbed sleeveless vests; regular sizes 35c: extra sizes 42c Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Second Floor. comfort stands Above style Apparel For Youngsters j Remember, Men, That We Are in the in Our Corset Fittings Light of Weight, Yet Warm ' AcKa Easter Month and Outfitting For Spring possesses stvle, no matter how line the cor- ° '' other sweaters in many CannOt Be MliCh LOngC!' NegleCted There are many types of corsets in our showing binations, sizes 2to 6 years, to for spring and there is a special style for every White COatS of serge, cashmere and COr- A. . „ 71 /¥ ) ki Dives, 'pomeroy & Stewart Special corsets, dur °y in b ° X - S,l ° rt Waist UUF jVI CD. S C iOt ill HQ SCCtIOTI H CIS Q. jgjjf|^| SI.OO to $2.50 to s<..>o Warner's Rustproof #i.o to $2.50 Poplin and pongee coats in Copenhagen *->*. „ fs Wi. For Stout Figures*" " W hats' in' f! SllOWUig SUItS ' fj7 Kongo Belt Corsets $2.50 to $5.00 , 1 am or \ mt- n\ Xemo Corsets $2.50 to SIO.OO WllltC to Jpo.oU Divs, Pomeroy and Stewart, Second Floor.. Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Second Floor. „ f rTI 7 J TT 7' 7 7 7* 7 I * A 71/f Coats X Socks For Men: In Many Colors: 25c to 75c • ht-i- IY Cotton seamless socks in black, grey, tan and champagne •. O01T11" Military Models, i Silk lisle seamless socks; in black, white, tan, grey, drab and navy Wiip ' Wp' L< I iW Fiber silk and seamless socks in black, tan, white, grey and navy 115$ IVy") o*ll qVi Qfyloc *1 Silk seamless socks, in black, grey, slate, champagne and cordovan iiss Otj ciilU HB Spring Underwear For Men 15$ to SI.OO p i • • . J^mnSr Spring weight white lisle shirts and drawers- Each 15$ V>OllSol'V9,tlV6 ullltSj Spring weight black and white fancy ngured balbriggan shirts and drawers. Each, Tss • jS&§SW 1 Spring weight Egyptian balbriggan shirts and drawers. Each Y /T f\f\ Spring weight cotton ribbed shirts and c'rawers. Each SI.OO VP JL Ks •\J\J LO VD O O \J\J • /f m Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor. '' * jf'Mwltii f/' I — The semi-military model is the "big idea in men's suits this ■ - SmMd i,■ Anderson Cotton Fabrics and Other Good Weaves officers who will guide the Sammies to victory. ]t has \j| iSam I r% i • r* j, oi • T-. o swagger lines, plain back and buttoned flap pockets. f I fVU M& 'I WWIM Heady in a Complete Showing tor Spring b re fst?d ish and conservative models ' too> sin^le and d °ubie-jf l|| jl Scores of styles to choose from in patterns that cannot be.found elsewhere in Harrisburg. Plain Greys Plain Browns Plain Blues VlW^ Wm. Anderson shirting madras, In plain and Silk stripe madras,with self colored fancy Plain Dark Greens Khaki Color Fanrv Mixtures IMB fancy colored stripes on grounds of white; about stripes; 32 inches wide. Yard sc fancy Mixtures V fifty styles to select from; 32 inches wide. Yd. 19c Madras shirting in plain and fancy colored Q 1 f)f) 4 n VZ Z /)/) 1 H J? Fiber silk shirting in white grounds with fancy .stripes; 36 inches wide. Yard 3flc W 1 v/L/ IU ifpUU ,\JU B ggSgg? sMf fiber silk stripes and figures of self color and Dress ginghams in fancy plaids and two tone • fl fall fancy patterns; 32 inches wide. Yard ....SI.OO designs, stripes and plain shades. Yard ....29c -r • -i i TTT • -i . 11 jSmI Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street 1-loor. -LlgJit- W Bight 1 H Men's Spring Shoes Week-End Grocery News t ; p "at grcy ' brow " and dark erccn u " nn i 3hcd worelcCVV VVCtIOtO ll \ Men's dark mahogany calf shoes With plain 'vtliey butter' lb"'!!!!!!!!!.' "K and E" and "Bell" brand white madras blouse waists, V. m vamp; blind eyelets, with oak leather hand welted • vauey creamery uuuer, iu •>•- • . ,c ' \ soles and low broad heels SB.OO Cocoa rich in butter fat, good quality, G lbs.. 98c Men's dark cordo calf Knglish shoes; narrow too Not-a-Seed raisins, California grown, lb 15c Silk four-in-hand ties in Spring colorings, at ■ To I'* 1 '* heels 1 eyelet8 * oak ,euther welted soles and Shoulders, highest grade, hickory emoked, lb., 20c %ss, Rss and 50$ i Jf|H|B Po Dark e nuMla chit skin'shoes.'made on a medium H ot ?? crackers, lb 15c Silk Windsor tics in plaids and solid shades .. 25$ and 35$ u .JJP narrow Knglish last with neat stitched tips; 11 tumblef ofTej^v^ **' ii!2o yS 25$ and 50$ * n Ch^rry °Bk"n ar En*llah e ßhoe*' B wlVh' l'arge tumbler of IX . ! !! !!! 12 Boys' lisle Web suspenders' 17$, 25$ and 35$ eyelets, medium narrow toes, oak leather ' weTted d°*en cans .. . . $1.45 Boys' "Little Beauty ' suspender waists 30$ soles and broad English heels $5.00 ' r ruut ' large No - 3 canp - ,Jt " dozen can |j Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart Clothing—Second Floor, Rear. Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor, Hear. Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Basement. !_—^————______________________________ HARRISBURG TELEQR3tPH 'MARCH 8, 1918.