IVILL DISCUSS f R.R. PROBLEMS Hincs Calls Conference of Bankers on Tuesday at Washington Washington. March 7.—Director i General Hines determined to call a conference of leading bankers and railway corporation tepresentatlves in Washington next Tuesday to dis cuss possible solutions of the prob lem created by failure of Congress to appropriate funds for the railroad administration. While regarding it as probable that no definite decision would be reached at the conference, officials believed the meeting might result in further negotiations. Reports reached Washington to day that several bankers since ad journment of Congress, had dtscuss-. Ed the advisability of establishing a. hankers' pool to lend as much as J 100.000,000 to railroad interests. This plan, however, has not been pre sented to the railroad administration, it is said. Ship's Cook Driven to Death, Is Charge New York, March 7.—James Campbell, one of the seamen übourd the barkantine Puaka, which reach ed Cape Town last August after be ing four months out from Vancouv er. B. C., with most of the crew in irons and Captain "Hell Fire" Pe dersen and his two sons ruling from the poop deck with guns In their hands, told a story of cruel treat ment at sea to United States Com missioner Hitchcock here. Campbell, 28. a native of Kingston, Ont.. who never had bunked in a fo'c'sle before he signed in April as an able seaman for a voyage on the Puaka,' testified under examination by S. L. Miller. Assistant United States Attorney, and Edward W. Mc- Dona'd, counsel for the Pedersens. who are charged with flogging sea men. Campbell said that soon after the voyage began Captain Pedersen be gan the practice of summoning the men aft one by one to the cabin, where they were beaten. He said the cruel treatment caused the cook, John Henry Stewart, to jump over board. FRANK A. MUTH DIES Hummcl-stowD, Pa., March 7. Frank T. Muth. aged 63 years, died Wednesday evening at his home, 252 West Main street, after an illness of several weeks. He was a resident of the borough for the past twenty live years. Mr. Muth is survived by his wife and eight children. Fu neral services will be he.d to-mor row afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the residence, the Rev. Herbert S. i tarnes, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be made in the Hummelstown Ceme tery. * SURPRISE OX BIRTHDAY j Mount Wolf, March 7.—A birth- I day surprise party was held at the I home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wam liaugh, several night ago, in honor •"of the tenth birthday anniversary of their daughter. Pharathine. Those present were; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wambaugh. Mrs. Paul Bear and son, Kenneth; Misses Tillie Krebs. Es- j tella Cross. Carrie filler. Sarah ; Leader, Ethel I Wambaugh and Norman Miller. LANCASTER COUNTY DEATHS j Lancaster. Pa., March 7.—John G. Weaver, aged 87, the oldest resident of Strasburg township, died yester day. He was a retired gardener and | farmer, and member of the Mennon- I ite Church. He is survived by six < children and a sister. David Mayer, aged 80. for many ! years superintendent of the Millers- j ville United Evangelical Church, i died yesterday from a stroke. He is | survived by his wife and several children. CONSTABLE WANTS IX) RESIGN [ Dover. Pa.. March 7.—Constable I J. H. Hollinger has filed his resig- i nation with the town council which ' organization refused to accept the same at its month'y session on Mon day night. Constable Hollinger made the threat that he would not serve in any municipal office should the council recommend the appointment of Z. B. Toomey as chief burgess. TOWNSHIP INSTITUTES Ickesbnrg, Pa., March 7.—A teach ers' local institute of this and sur rounding townships will be held here on Saturday in the hall of the Pa triotic Order Sons of America. D. A. Kline, of New Bloomfleld. county superintendent of schools, will be the principal speaker. A BOOKER WASHINGTON BANK j Chicago. March 7.—A national, hank as a memorial to Booker T. ] Washington, lias been planned by, Chicago negroes. Suburban Notes LIVERPOOL Lee Shuler, of arrisburg, visited ! his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward j Shuler, this week. Mrs. Lincoln alnes, of Millersburg, is visiting relatives here. Sylvia Weaver and Cordelia Hebel j spent several days at Millersburg. Miss Ruth Brown was a recent, visitor at Harrlsbnrg. Frank P. Dilley spent several days at Philadelphia. George M. Deckard made a trip to Marysville on Wednesday. Mrs. P. K. Brink and daughter, Miss Frances Brink, are visiting ref atives at liarrlsburg. Mra T. IL MacLeod, of Belle fonte. is visiting Luther Erlenmeyer and family. 'William Stalley, of Harrlsbnrg. was a recent visitor here with Al bert Hoffman and family. Mr. and Mra Roy Tharp. of Phil adelphia, were recent visitors hers . with Mr. and Mrs. George J. Thorp. Miss Husie Sbumaker. of Ilarris hurg, is visiting her mother. Mra Jacob Gleet. MILLKHFITOWX Mra John Slautterback. of Lewis town, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. W, Page. Mr. and Mra Raymond Clouser and daughter, Helen, of Harrlsburg, spent Sunday with Mra Clouser's mother, Mra Mary Pellow. Aubrey Patterson, of Brooklyn, Is visiting his aunt. Miss Elizabeth Patterson, Dr. L, 8, Howard, of Harrlsburg was a visitor In town on Tuesday, Mrs. Chester Wright, of Newport, visited her fattier, Amos Btahl, on Sunday, Mrs. John Brinton, of Harrlsburg, is visiting her parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. C. KJpp. William Kepner, of Berwick, was a recent visitor at the home of his brother. IJ. H, Kepner. Gilbert Klckabaugh spent Tues day at Harrisburg. I \ FRIDAY EVENING. Union Leaders Have Strike Terms Under Consideration Today New York. March 7.—Union lead ers to-day formally considered the overtures made yesterday by the railroad administration to end the I Store Open Saturday Evening Until 9 O'clock | Saturday Saturday! Those FineO..39 JL TJJb Jli Saturday! Those Silk (\0„ Ij Big n av For New Petticoats at . v HK SflhiTm |m| Rep Hand Bags at *JOt M ® } Values up to $5.95 Made to Sell at $1.50 TT /X Ct T Ij l TZ) \T Taffetas, Jersey Tops. All Jerseys. Messalinea, ■ ** wtfM W The hags are fancy silk lined and Equipped Kg I - ! I In Pi II Y beautiful tailored stvles; fitted with elastic i^_ M 1 fl wllh anwll mirror, and trimmed with tassel. aZI - 1 - AJ KJ J. -I— J -I- V -M. waistband: all lengths, all the leading colors H Ul 1 I "V J kIwTIWTYfaViL J.I J1 a] Black. taupe, Champagne, navy, gray, Copen- W Th d $ 30 Bilfclfl ■ J Silk Hose ... *. 1 KAI tMAX S—Second Hoor. , —|y Pure silk, seamless hose, Many More New Spring Suits Are Here For Saturday I SSJIs mi \Specialized djon rz(\ - djorr aa <£oq ca 8 l*fpW§%s|J Jr*h> lvalues at. Women's" Cotton 1 1 2 %> l/\ mvn\ ur manu f acturers h av e prepared to meet the big In turn, we are in position to sell suits of the very jlj Hose at lIC | / | \V/P\ i ! ( 1 uKvl \ demand for suits and are able to produce styles in ma- highest class for a great deal less than other stores — nl These are in black and white I \/K\ M £t\ Mil 1 terials that most manufacturers are compelled to get thereby specializing in them—giving you values that gs . _ only. Extraordinary value. -At 1 V—) fit B\\ A.*/JirTl J j . - , , j i l o * HI Double sole and heel. All sizes. j8 , c' \ Xtoi r ) exorbitant prices for. can be had only here. m S Children's Silk q"7 Kp W BA\ ix / We are satisfied to pay more for our suits than other stores and mark them at small profits in order 11 L .Sra H °"af va iu? douS, [Jv Sf\ N uWjg to uphold our policy of underselling. , M onb. an lizer'c "to a °!> k > s and whUe Uif/I / : ] Sp y° u compare the suits we offer with those Besides having the best in values we have the largest HI !§! Women's Fibre A C r p f'lT*] shown in other stores —not only the prices, but the assortments. No other store in this section of the state Sj (H Silk Hose ... DuC i ) iW I j I U' styles, materials and tailoring—you will quickly see shows such a broad variety of suits at these popular [|j gj h.s*j],d wl 3*' i firy°,'.*r IS i /lF \/ • I that you can do better at Kaufman's. prices. M I I / kill \\\i j Stylish Stout Suits For Women—s2s, $32.50, $36, $37.50,.539.50 iSilk'Hose at' "69 C i' J V I 1I j I t^iese P°P u Hr prices we-can fit the stout woman in a suit that will be as stylish as any regular size. .This St These have double soies and j s important for no store takes as great pains as we to please the woman who wears extra size garments. In ||j top. an excellent quality of | Ipoint of fashion, materials and workmanship these suits are unmatchable. Come in on Saturday and make taupe and champagne. Jll HHfIIMI I Your selection. The assortments are complete. J jsk Hose at . C0,,0n 22 c Extra Size Skirts ! Extra Size Dresses Capes and Dolmans New Spring Dresses |j $5.00 to $12.50 ' slotos3s S2O to SSO $8.95 to $39.50 L supply of these All sizes. - t-. • j • n r .l i These are shown in velours, suvertones and A wonderful array of models embracing LM Children's Black OO These are shown in all the fashionable mate- Designed especially for the large woman. popUns and are the last word in {a3h ion. At every style that is considered fashionable b Cotton Hose mmC rials such as wool poplin, silk poplin, wool Fashionable lines and most popular shades these popular prices there is no reason why and practical. Taffeta, Satin, Georgette, n|| Good strong stockings, black. Panama and serge. The leading shades are developed in silk poplin, taffeta and satin, every woman should not have a cape or Dol- Crepe de Chine and Serge. All the latest liM T't" 11 cotton " lh,d - ■ l/es represented and plenty of black and navy. | Many new arrivals are here for Saturday, man. tones. tV At P-M AX-k—First Floor =li AUEM A VS— Second Flour. New Spring Waists Hundreds Of New Trimmed Hats Special Saturday Sale of Men's 1 3 Big Values For Saturday Ready For Saturday's Selling Suits— Odd Lots |j 5s , New Waists at $4.98 $4.95 to $lO X\-v / Choice of Miy in the lot, 0J uTc-w Crepe de Chinc and Geor- j , • / / V regardless of former price, [|l HI I A j gette Waists, shown m flesh, white, TheSe StUnnillg CTeatlOllS •' -v HI Ity I league blue, maize, sunset, tea. rose, „ , i -j 1 i. / -Yt-v/ 1 Cn n(M/ / f\ IIU m rrTt A in fact all the new shades, in tailored are in all the new braids and shapes *P I Sj&V \W /v\ HI /il r\ 'AJ N be had in all sizes. rnlnr<; F.verv liat is a wonder It is \ Her. is your chance to get (uL J^\\ g / ÜbWT-W New Waists at $1.95 C T . UiVery nai is a wonuer. it is v I! I 8 8U " ol a sma " P r ' c e but l \ I HI / \\'7 ni w • . ♦ i not necessary to pay high prices to get ' II II choice. Double and single i ' W lap bilk Waists; pretty styles in J T,/ 0 D \ J* J&Br breasted suits for young \ ffimr*. U g\ j ~, . ~ r> • tt 1 V x for the conservative dresser. I VffßFWlNfVxfli Kt aFil II lUll LM \l perfect;full cut; an sizes. new Spring garments. Here are the . \/ (Qp | The mateiials arz cheviot. ImlrF. i l[t \ ' \ i AT . -■/■ <£ 1 /f C . 44 , / ™ cassimeres. homespuns and ff IJL /) ySassM.\ib \ Rl| \/ n l\ew W aiSIS az most attractive stvles that can be seen worsteds in a splendid v ar y JSaßmM I'M c/: It f ... , • . , • ,•. •> f iety of models and patterns; f kiiU I |IU HI j Pretty ash Waists; plain white anywhere. Make your selection on [ sizes si to 42. 1 bs |ll If also in solid colors and stripes, neat J J , . _ /$ B §l'fW II I I and attractive styles; all sizes. Saturday. • NeW Spring JUItS /f (J = KAUFMAXS-F.r. F.,.„ = SKAI'FM A A *S—Second F.oor. = $22.50, I| W/ | I Girls' Dresses-Very Special-Saturday, $2.45 I The New Neck Ruff lings In Charming Styles I £|HS,§, 1 m| , ,-j j i Veru Special and Complete Showing, Saturday for yoU ng men; every .uit; \i|" || U Gingham and Chambrava in a.ripcs, chech, p a.ds and sp ,d co or s , gg I • |H in pretty tailored styles; perfectly finished, in all sizes oto > w<s have them in a large range or styles and They come in the victory __ ■ m At O •IH* lv S? Red, Navj-. Champagne. Copenhagen and White. Also combinations of lted and IUI ~ n I f*/X||C/>|TC /A f \ TIPPIf!! III n r? r •J.J.I T- _ /„ r* J~. £2 Van fQ $1 dZ Navy. Navy and lted, Champagne and Red, White and Copenhagen. Navy and irit.fi O I KJfJ ttlUl M f (ICO IJM | Dresses For Little Tots 2 too rears, j, iAO 5 % sSSK(^s:.TtT I 1 Little Tots' Dresses; chic stjdes, daintily tnmmed .n fine' pla.ds, ladies' Cowl Collars Special, 98C and $1.25 $2.50 $2.95 $3.95 PHI striped and solid color chambray s and ginghams, sizes 2to 6 }ears. Ladies' cowl Collars in Victory Red, Copenhagen. Navy and White, some in com- 32 t o 42 Cussi- i 32 to 42 —Wor- Si bination of Red and Navy* meres and cheviots, steds, cheviots and Worsteds, cheviots ' Priced at $1.45. belt loops, plain ! cassimeres. Belt and cassimeres and jSj | j 1 - —--- c " ffa hoop and cuffs. fixtures. | Bargain Basement Sale I Saturday Sale N&U) Novfolk Suits Fot Boys | HS| Unbleached I Apron 1 | I Longcioth | Toilet Bed Sheets II ShirtS At Moderate Prices l J Muslin Gingham u 10-yard piece. Pa P er Good Muslin } New Soring 17Q Boys' Norfolk Boys' Norfolk | S rt a " d w r h islf'towcls. hem- K°od longcioth 6 big rolls of Sheetjs; .size 81x90, 1 1• 1 Suits, V Vff U1 S K; JSj f good quality. Spe- a h " cked gingham. med, ready for for general use. good toilet paper seamlfeh, . # Patterns at M. /♦ r* /X|- tl AAC I 8 1 IT, use. 6'peria.l, each, for ) Woven madrag. silk stripes $6.95 WU.BS g | | 12 c 16c 15c $1.69 25c $1.48 } . .. r... mA£\ '- " 1 I*l l ,L ==r '" i) ®K\ „ > S 1 I _ I ———— pocket suits, mill- JIMMOUJMJ A lined, full cut, 111 | CEUVWE BRASS BBDS Rugs at Big Savings IEE $1.39 SKI/■* WCSM i f ij ipA Brussels, Velvets, Axminster Rugs i Men's New Spring Shirts in || II price. || I 111 . , |IUU| S pecial Ragßugs forßath Room oQC n '' l°£s Boys' Norfolk Wmf Boys' Norfolk f = Kitchen ;Size 2 7x54 Inches. Special v soft cu its una cut fun, an Suits, Suits j| / 829.95 Tapestry Brussels tiq QC I , 0,., sk'it models, with' wool. navy blue h] % //J" I | ipN Rugs. 9x12 feet ..... Ytl !St \ Men's Fibre Silk and Silk belt, all wool, navy mfg serges, all wool Ss S WHITF IRON RFDS II A -I MI Tapestry Brussells C9l RH ?! I iWfeppy ■ U ?' C Ho "- hJttck - whlte and blue serges, fine fl| MM cheviots and cassl- ™nilb D d RuK ' 9x1 . 2 feet j c a slzes - beviots and cttssi- m e r e a - Newest skirt 1 1 CAA VJ Tl* 1 lrl D * 1 Turquoise, l, Rose? Lobster! BOVS "\V3-Sll SllltS 8 I 1500 Yds. of Linoleum at Sale Prices nA om co ci oc to en M . . IpgiiMsiUv Floortex, new process Un- Printed Burlap Back Lin- I special for Saturday, A eOs/f V SM*DU S White Iron Beds—7 good styles, all new, and well flnl&hed oleum, 2 yards wide, twenty oleum, 2 yards wide, good s a qq de qo W Single and double size. patterns, bquare CQ r patterns. Square QO r I ipO.VO, New Middies. Oliver Twist and Norfolk models; in IS" I $11.95' $12.95 $18.95 ||| yard j yard '* * | I | $6.98 & $9.98 | J sizes 2to 8 years. Splendid variety. KAUFMAN'S—First Floor. ■ 1 ' KAUFMAN'S—First Floor. -* H| strike of their employes among the harbor marine workers. The em ployes of the railroad administra tion approximate 40 per cent, of the sixteen thousand workers on strike and the negotiations so far do not affect the men employed by the pri vate owners. Meanwhile, shipping in the har bor is tied up and there has been a further accumulation 'of freight BARRISBUBG TELEGRXPt along the water front. Only a few ferries are in operation. MARRIED AT DOVER Dover, Pa., March 7.—Norman Fettorhoff, of Halifax, Dauphin county, and Miss Verd Altland, or Harrlsburg, were" married on Tues day evening at 6 o'clock by the Rev. J. H. Hege, at Calvary Lutheran parsonage here. Would Make British Soldiers Serve With Army of Occupation By Associated Press' lx>iidon. March 7.—Captain F. E, Guest introduced In the House of Commons to-day a bill which pro poses compulsory service for iho British army of occupation. 'Phis army, according to the bill, would be composed of 900,000 men and the enlistment period would expire on April 30, 1920. Alexander Shaw, labortte, moved the rejection of the measure because the lubor party Is opposed to a continuation of con scription. MARCH 7, 1919. Steel Magnate Gives $2,000,000 to Religious and Educational Charities Pittsburgh. March 7.—More than $2,000,000 of 4he estate of the late J. B. Finley,' steel magnate, who died February 27, is bequeathed to religious und educational charities, according to the will which was flledl here yesterday. With the exception of a 8100," 000 legacy and $12,000 a yeur to the widow, Mrs. Marguerite Finley. and and SIO,OOO legacies to relatives, the estate was devoted to charity. No specific charities are mentioned, this matter being left in the hands of the trustees. 5
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