U.S.MAY USE , DUTCH SHIPS IN WAR ZONE Internment Possible if the Vessels Enter Ports of South America 9.V Asscciated Press I.ONDOX, MARCH 25.—The Dutch cabinet is said to have decided Sunday to send the al lied powers a formal refusal of their offer of grain in return Tor Dutch ships, a dispatch from The Hague to the l>ailv Mail says. Wnahlngion, March 25.—A new and somewhat disturbing element has entered into the use by the United states of the Dutch ships seized last \\ ednesday. While, of course, there > as no agreement to that effect, it was intended that as many of the * essels as possible should be em ployed in tile South American trade and thus be kept clear of the dan gers of the war zone. There now has developed the fear tl at if the ships are sent to Argen tine and Chilean ports an attempt might, be made to intern them and bring on more international compli cations. Negotiations are in progress covering this phase of the situation, and, unless a satisfactory solution is arranged, the United States may be compelled to use the Dutch tonnage almost exclusively in belligerent wa ters. The vessels could sail in and out of Brazilian ports without dan ger of molestation, but they arc not needed for coffee. The real need is for wheat and meat from the Argentine and for nitrates from Chile. Already the normal supply of nitrates in this country is some 250.000 tons short, it is said, and the consumption is in creasing daily. Nitrates are needed both for manufacture of explosives and for fertilizing compounds. Brazil is in with tile Allies, but the Argentine and Chile remain neutral, with strong German influences at work in each country. It is not ex j.ected here that either the Argen tine or Chilean government would set on its own initiative. The dan ger would come through German ,*■ (~9 • HHi /HKM You may have dreamed of owning a Baby Grand Piano: Here is your opportunity to procure one under exceptional conditions WHERE IS THE PERSON who has not dreamed of owning a Baby Grand Piano? Every cultured person has had such a dream. Even those who have contented themselves with an upright have had a longing desire to own the supreme instru ment —a BABY GRAND. A Baby Grand Piano is the height of perfection. It 1 gives a sweeter, richer and more clarion-like tone than a piano in any other form. It is the aristocrat of pianos. \i A It is the one musical instrument that one can put in T/| his home which expresses dignity and refinement. It J adds richness to a moderately furnished room and ele gance to an elaborately furnished room. And this sale Th e v.i ue of.heß.b y of twenty-five beautiful Brambach Baby Grands gives vou the opportunitv to procure one at a most unusually wMchprk.cw.be diva " r 1 ' . . i • - ed up into payments to attractive price and exceptionallv easv conditions ot . U itthe P urchser,cov. payment. THESE ARE THE CONDITIONS: We have been able to secure but twentv-five instruments tO' wemu B idiy.cndyou. ~ jt . , . . . upon request, a tissue sell upon these attractive conditions. Ihe price, which paper pattern, the exact O A C\" t *i* 11 1 ,1 , ' ie thi* remarkable is S49;>, may be paid in a small cash payment when pur- tutu Gr.nd, which, chase is made; the balance in small weekly, monthly or quarterly payments, spread out over a period of three years in any manner that will best accommodate you. The Brambach Baby Grand is guaranteed without reservation for a period of five 1 ) years from date of purchase, in a guarantee which is signed jointly by the manufacturers, Brambach, and Ourselves. cuand PIAMO" 1 And as a further evidence of the high character of these most remarkable instruments, we freely offer to refund all money paid if for any reason the instrument you select is not satis factory after thirty days' use in your home, and to exchange it at full price at any time up to within six months of date of purchase. J. H. Troup. Music House TROUP BUILDING 15 SOUTH MARKET SQUARE During introductory sale the store will remain open evenings by appointment MONDAY EVENING HAJfcRISBURQ OTBB& TELEGRAPH ' MARCH 2S, 1918. I pressure cloaked under proceedings i |by L>utc!i subjects. In this way the | j Dutch ships might be libeled and ! he'd, pending international admiralty | . court proceedings. The German in- j rluenoe both in tlio Argentine and in j , Chile might prove strong enough to keep the litigation in progress until j the end of the war. The seized ships j are too badly needed for any risks of i this sort. I —7 Three Prominent Speakers ; to Address Peoples Forum It is announced that three promi i nent speakers will address the Peo j pies Forum and a large colored audi j ence in the Technical High school j auditorium on Wednesday evening. . Governor Brumbaugh, Dr. Nathan C. Schaeffer and Dr. F. E. Downes. A j number of others will be heard dur- j ing the evening all addresses bearing: on the education of the colored race.; Cheyney Training School for Teach- j ers is conducting this useful activity | and its singers, famous far and wide j i for interpreting old negro melodies, j I will entertain the gathering. The persons responsible for ar- j ranging this educational jubilee are: ; : George Yaux, Jr., president of Chey-j ! ney College; Stanley 11. Yarnall. I James G. Biddle, William Middle. Harrlsburg; the Bev. A. J. Greene.! I the Rev. H. J. Cooper, the Rev. B. M.! Ward. Dr. H. M. Dayton. Dr. Charles, i H. Crampton, Dr. C. L. Carter. W. j | Justin Carter. Dr. A. D. Marshall, Dr. : I S. J. Lewis, R. J. Nelson, F. 1,. Jef- 1 j fer'son, S. Jackson, F. N. Robln- I son, J. P. Scott, M. H. Dayton and | J. At. Autcr. Drive to Get Funds For Permanent Prohibition : _ Mrrluuiesburg, Pa., March 25. i m an effort for one big drive for j funds to carry on the campaign fori I both war and permanent prohibition j (the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Pennsylvania, will start [ this week for the sum of $25,000. Atj u recent meeting of the state officers' | it was decided that amount would be' i necessary to successfully carry out I ; the plans of the union for ratifica | tion of the prohibition amendment. Thedrive is considered of intense; I importance and the local organiza- • | tion will co-operate in every way fori the good of the cause. Plans are already formulated for j the canvass of the town under the I I direction of the local president. Mrs. \ : John H. Bowman, with Mrs. Charles • E. Umberger assisting. ' PALMSUNDAY IS OBSERVED Churches Have Special Pro-' grams Week Before Easter Palm Sunday was fittingly obscrv- i ed in virtually all churches of the ; city yesterday. Setmor.s and cere m< nials marked the celebration of the j holy day. In various churches Fas- ' siou Week services were opened, these, to continue throughout this j week? Among the churches to hold ! special services this week arc: St. i Paul's Episcopal, Messiah Lutheran, Bethlehem Lutheran. Zion Dutheran ] and the First United Brethren | Church. In Catholic and Episcopal churches f.alms were blessed and distributed to the congregations at the morning services. The new St. Catholic Church was opened yester day with appropriate ceremonies by the Rt. Rev. Philip R. McDevitt, bishop of the Harrlsburg diocese. Folowing dedicatory services, the llcv. Father P. S. lluegel blessed the palms and distributed them among the congregation. In St. Patrick's Cathedral, at the 1.30 mass, the Bishop blessed the palms and conducted high mass. Members of the congregation then termed a A procession, marching through the cathedral, singing hymns. At the Central Y. M. C. A.. Palm Svnday was appropriately celebrated with a men's mass meeting held in Fahnestoek Hall. Prof. I,eon C. Prince, professor of history and in ternational law at Dickinson College, delivered an inspiring address on the subject, "The Great Choice." In his address he urged higher aims and piore ambition, declaring that most people do not aim high enough. A large niunber of men attended the iiceting. The Pennsylvania Glee Club sapg several selections. Ar thur I). Bacon, president of the Cen tial Y. M. C. A., presided and the Rev. Dr..George Preston Mains read the Scripture lesson. ANNOVXI'K BIItTH Shippensburg, Pa., March 25. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Xoftsker announce the birth of a daughter, Caroline Black Xoftsker. PIERCE RETTEW DIES SUDDENLY Popular Instructor and City Official Is Victim of Pneumonia PIERCE RETTEW Professor Pierce Rettew, head ofj the department of history at thC| Technical High school and adviser to the Tech senior class died yes-1 terday morning at 3 o'clock, at his! home, 266 Brings street. Death re sulted from pneumonia after a two weeks' sickness. While the student body knew that his illness was seri-1 ous, his death came as a surprise to them. His personal interest in (lie students ,as well as his congenial disposition made him a great fa vorite at Tech, and the announce ment made this morning at a special chapel exercise brought forth many expressions of regret from both the students, as well as his congenial ulty. Many of his pupils counted him among their favorite instruc tors. Professor Rettew was born August 2. 1887 in this city, the son of Mr.* and Mrs. Charles B. Rettew. After his preliminary education, he was graduated from Central High school in the class of 1906. While at that institution he took an active part in all the affairs of the school, and was a. charter member of the Phi Epsi lon Kappa fraternity. On Civil Service Board The following year Mr. Rettew en tered the freshmen class at Franklin and Marshall college at Lancaster. At the beginning of his sophomore year he enrolled at Dickinson Col lege, Carlisle. With his collegiate career half finished, he decide! to enter the Held of lire and life insur ance, and took up the work in this city, being in business for three years. Jt was then that he decided to complete his college course, and returning to Dickinson he received the degree of bachelor of arts in 1913. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity while there. For the past three years he has been at Tech, prior to which time he was assistant supervisor of the schools of Susquehanna township. Last summer Professor Rettew received the appointment to the' civil service board of the local no lice department, and since then has done good work in perfecting plans for the mental and physical exami nation of the local patrolmen. Among th<i colored residents and foreign population he made many friends for himself because of the assistance he gave gratis to those who were ignor ant of our laws and customs. Many who needed assistance because of ill fortune found a ready friend In the Tech instructor. Among the Tech students he gave of his advice unstintingly, and many have re ceived additional inspiration to at tend college from him. In a father ly manner he admonished them for any of their errors eitfier in school or in the street. A special faculty meeting was held this afternoon to take action on his death. Mr. Rettew is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Tost Rettew, and a two-and-a-half year old daughter. Betty. His mother, Mrs. Charles.B. Rettew and one brother, C. Vernon Rettew, also mourn his loss. The fu neral will be held from the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. 11. W. A. Hanson, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, will be in charge of the services, as sisted by the Rev. W. E. Daughert.v, pastor of the First United Brethren Church. Burial will take place in the Harrisburg Cemetery. Within the past year, two deaths have occurred in the Tech faculty, while four members of the student body, three freshmen and one ju nior, have died. HOLY WEEK SERVICES Gettyxburg, Pa., March 25.—Fol lowing the services of Palm Sunday yesterday, the churches of the town will observe Holy Week by holding services every night, ending with the reception of members and commun ion at the close of the week, either Good Friday or 'Easter. The only church that has not made any plans for the week is the Methodist and this is because the pastor is away, attending the annual conference at Williamsport. * CHILD DRINKS ACII) Liverpool, Pa., March 25.—Mir iam Coleman, 2-year-old daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Coleman, accidentally drank carbolic acid to day and is critically ill. The Rev. Mr. Coleman, who is the retiring Evangelical minister at Liverpool, was in the midst of moving his fam ily when the child got hold of the bottle and unnoticed drank the con tents. The mother is very ill from the shock. Letter List LIST OF LETTERS REMAINING IX I the Post Office, at Harrisburg, Pa., for the week ending March 23. 1918. Indies' List Vergie Dickson, 1 Lulu Heller, Edith Ellen Hoover, ! Margaret Jonson, Mrs. Mary Keever, Mrs. Isaac Kinsinger, Mrs. .1. A. Means, Mrs. Carroll Miller, Mrs. Wm. O'Rourke, Ada V. Rankin, Mrs. Wal ter K. Sharpe, 'Mrs. Hattie Snyder, Mrs. A. R. Spiker, Mrs. Queen Young, Sadie Swart. Gentlemen's List Golden Andres, Flece S. Baker. Henry Bell, J. E. Bur rison. H. L. Carbaugh. D. O. Ellis, N. M. Fletcher (2), Edgar Foxwell, J. C. Geist, Clarence Green, Geo. Header. A. Johnson, F. B. Leary. Delance Len hart, M. Lott. H. C. McCroy, A. P. Maddox, G. M. May, Andrew Michael, E. D. Miller, Ottis A. Orr, Willie Par rott, X. Ray, C. C. Roberts, William Roming. Bill Runkle, P. F. Rust. Cf B. Shuler. James Spahr, A. E. Tallman, J A. Trostle, Bruce W. Vail, W. E. Wadsworth. J. M. Wagner. Earnest Walker (21. J. A. Webber. Henry Wilbert. Samie Nelson. I. B. Wood, Paul W. Workman. Firms —Grange Mutual Casual In surance Co. Persons should invariably have their mail matter addressed to their street and number, thereby insuring prompt delivery by the carriers. FRANK C. SITES, .Postmaster. INQUIRER SAYS IT'S BEIDLEMAN Philadelphia Paper Declares Dauphin Man Will Oppose the Vare Choice The Philadelphia Inquirer to-day predicts that Senator Edward E. Beidleman. of Harrlsburg, President Pro Tem. of the last State Senate, will be a candidate against Congress man John it. K. Scott or anyone else for the Republican noininatlon for Lieutenant-Governor. The Philadel phia North American to-day says that 10 x-.May or Benjamin Dlmmick, of Scranton, is being much mentioned. The North American says that If Mr. Dimmick Is not a candidate, then "Senator Edward E. Beidleman is considered the second choice, Dabor interests are said to be for him to run on account of his activity in the State Legislature in behalf of the v.orkingmen's interests. With State Senator Sproul, candidate for Gov ernor, coming from the east and James F. Woodward, candidate for the Republican nomination for Secre tary of internal Affairs, coming from the west. Beidleman's friends say that the Harrlsburg man for Lieu tenant-Governor will •till out a well balanced ticket. The attack upon Scott by Senator Penrose Saturday, and Senator Vare's reply, which was the signal for an out-and-out fight all along the line, brought to Phila delphia yesterday many upstate county leaders. Senator Penrose con ferred with them and with local in dependents. While no statement was given out, it became known that within a day or two a candidate with the endorsement of county leaders from all parts of the state will come out against Scott." "That will be a determined and thoroughy-organized campaign to prevent the nomination of Scott is certain," says the Inquirer. "Senator I enrose has been urged to lead the tight against the Scott candidacy not only by the stalwarts who recognize his leadership in the party organiza tion, but by independents who favor Sproul for Governor but who are aligned against a continuance of Varc demination of the local Republican organization. Former Lieutenant- Governor Louis A. Watres and for mer Mayor J. Benjamin Dimmick, of St ran ton; former Auditor General E. A. Sisson. of Erie, and Congressman ut-Large Thomas S. Crego, of Greene, are among others also mentioned for the Republican nomination for Lieu tenant-Governor by those opposed to Scott." • Highway Commissioner O'Neil spent a busy day yesterday, while Senator Sproul rested on his oars after his Swarthmore speech. The Commis sioner made five speeches in churches, two in Montgomery county and three in Philadelphia, one of which caused a low between some church members I efore the Commissioner spoke. Mr. O'Xeil also issued a statement in which he attacked the sincerity of Senator Sprout's declarations in his announcement. I "Bring the boys home from France to a dry Pennsylvania," was the slo gan iterated by Mr. O'Xeil in his speeches. His subject was announced as "Pennsylvania's Part in the War," but Mr. O'Xeil confined his comments almost exclusively to a flat-footed declaration favoring national prohi bition and statistics covering the re sults of tile traffic in liquor. The Philadelphia Press prints this account of the row referred to: "When .1. Denny O'Xeil, SUite High way Commissioner and candidate for the nomination for Governor, went to the Columbia Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, Twenty-fifth street and Columbia avenue, yesterday aft ernoon to deliver an address on pro hibition, lie found that his presence hfid precipitated a disagreement be tween the pastor, the Rev. Dr. E. W. P.art, and a member of the congrega tion. Before Mr. O'Neil arrived at the churcJi Dr. Hart read an anony mous communication from "a member of the church for thirty years." in which the church was criticised for allowing "politicians and ballotbox stuffers" to speak in the sanctuary. Ir, the letter the writer asserted that Governor Brumbaugh is a crook. "I den't give a snap of my fingers what the congregations of otlier churches think of me <or this church." said Dr. Hart to the congregation. "I am try ing to serve God. When Governor Brumbaugh was a candidate for the Governorship he spoke in this church." Harry E. Fisher Wins Place in West Point War School The friends of Harry Earl Fisher, son of G. E. Fisher, a retired farmer at Rutherford, were not surprised to hear that he had passed examina tions admitting him to West Point, and that his ambition is to be a flyer for Uncle Sam. He will enter West Point on June 9. Young Fisher was first prominent in the newspapers when he con structed a homemade airplane near his home and tried to fly with it. He managed to rise in the air but came down even more speedily and bare ly escaped death. He concentrated on study after that, took four years at the Steelton High in three years. His next triumph was at State College where he took the McAllister scholar ship and finished first in his section of architectural engineering. Recently he has been senior in spector of aeroplane engines at Day ton, Ohio, although he is just turned 21 years 'of age. He was promoted* three times at this job and mean while successfully went through ex aminations for West Point. * JH Resinol Even in severe, well-established cases of eczema, ringworm or similar affections, ReSinol Ointment and Res inol Soap usually relieve the itching at once and quickly overcome the trouble. Physicians have prescribed this simple, efficient treatment for many years. All drurg-ists sell Resinol. Sample free. Dept. S-R, Resinol, Baltimore, Md. Cairo Warned That Air Raids May Take Place; Hostile Airship Observed By Associated Press I l oihloii, March 25.—Tile inhabitants of Cairo, Egypt, were informed offi cially last Thursday, according to a lieuter dispatch, that a hostile airship Jiad been observed over the coast. The public was yarned of the possi bility of air raids and ordered to ob serve the necessary fighting regula tions. Cairo, the capital and most popu lous city of Egypt, has been in no danger from air raids since the Turks were driven back from the Suez canal. The Turkish • lines in Palestine are the nearest enemy points to Cairo and they are 320 miles northeast. An enemy airship might also come across the Mediter lanean sea from the southern coast of Asia Minor. The distance.by that route would be 180 miles one way. OC3OE3OiaOEa9EaOEIOEaOEIOOOC3OE3O We Are Prepared to Serve 9 Late Easter Shoppers s i Easter finds this store ready with tremendous Spring stocks—splendidly supplied ii J with all that is new, fashionable and wanted. Preparations for this Spring season were i under way for months previous and in view of present trade conditions our foresighted B| methods secured us immense quantities of new and seasonable goods that would have |J i been impossible otherwise, and we want our patrons to know that we intend making this A i week's business notable for the excellence of the merchandise offered and the lowness of ! the prices which will prevail. g All reserve Spring stocks will be moved forward and delayed shipments unpacked in Mj ! time for late Easter shoppers who may come here prepared to find abundant stocks to II • choose from. Don't neglect this wonderful Underselling Event when everything is H going up in price, but come early for your share of the grand offerings. o 8 —— a Received Just in Time—N 2 [ Women s and Misse© Daily arrivals are making our Women's Suit Department more and more attractive. JJ | You will find here an impressive array of suits for those women who follow the dictates ft of fashion. We are showing the latest styles in Spring suits, being the smartest pro- 2 5? ductions of New York's best makers. The styles are so varied and there are so many ' new materials and effects that to please each individual taste is surprisingly simple. U [Charming, striking, stunning! Call them what you will, we cannot begin to describe the ft smartness and beauty of our new Spring suits, but you must see for yourself to appre- 25 ciate their wonderful variety. They are priced at $15.00, $18.75, $24.75, $29.50 and $35.00 o 8 S Hundreds of New Q O Are Here For Wom I no t The best makers of women s apparel have contributed to our magnificent to O assemblage of high grade coats. Carefully dressed women will appreciate this com prehensive collection of charming and exclusive models. Every desirable material, every stylish effect, every new Spring shade, all are represented in this unequaled collection of.Spring Coats. And please remember that every coat is NEW and strictly season- |i j ! able. Moderately priced at i; $lO, $12.90, sls, S2O, $25, $29.50 to $39.50 j c A Magnificent Assemblage of j hew Easter Millinery j IHats that have an air of charm and style—just the sort of hats you want. The f ' assortment includes a large variety of the newest shapes and shades fashioned into 2 many beautiful styles and trimmed in various ways. Every hat is finely made and O sparkles with originality and artistic beauty They are shown here in abundance and \ ]your taste can easiy be satisfied as to style and price from our generous assortment. # We are sure you'll enjoy viewing them. 5| Prices Range, $2.90 to $15.90 I [ 1 Youthful Modes of G £ Girls' hew E < 0 w M The daintiest, prettiest, most charming coats of the new season are here ready for L your selection. They are stylish and prettily becoming to youthful lines. Every coat # U is finely made and you are assured of a broad choice. It is especially worth while 2 Q noting that materials and colors have not been chosen for style alone, but for service | 1 as well. Bring your girl in and feel confident of getting the best value in a coat possi- L ble for the price. A Sizes 2 to 16 Years—s2.9s to $12.95 Q o j Don't Forget the Boys For Easter— Q The youngsters like to "dress up" too, and they usually are in need of Spring 2 clothing about this time, so why not bring them in here and outfit them economic- H ally in time for Easter wear. By taking advantage of market conditions in ample Jj time, our prices are actually from 15 to 25 per cent, less than the market value of the clothing today. We urge you to come here and share in these savings. 2 ocaoaomocaocioaomoEiOEaooocao - J A German airship recently attacked Naples, Italy, after a trip of 300 miles from the Austrian coast along the Adriatic. D. M. Bell It Made Chief of U. S. Depot Police Announcement was made to-day that D. M. Bell, of Duncannon, had been made Chief of Police for the United States Government at Mld dletown. lie will enter upon his duties at once. Chief Bell, is well known to Har risburgers. being a brother of Steh man Bell, a well-known Pennsyl vania railroad conductor. He was formerly a resident of Columbia, and served three years in the United States Army. Eater ho was a mem ber ( o( the State Police Force, and has also been connected with leading steel companies in and about Pitts, burgh. German Submarine Seeks Haven in Spam By Associated Press K1 Ferrol, Spain, Sunday, Marc| 24.—A 400-ton German submarine has sought refuge in this port. Thj captain made an urgent request fo? admission, declaring his craft had been damaged severely In a fight with three ships. The U-boat carriei two eleven-centimeter guns and $ crew of thirty. A Spanish warship has been sent out to guard her. SIX DAYS FOR RETURN'S Only six more days remain for the filing of Income tax returns, the limit being April 1. To-day regist ered a. shift in the offices used by Deputy Collector Vollmer. who moved from the Spooner Building to the second floor of the pstoffice. Use McNeil's Pain Exterminator —Ad- 5
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