18 Former Harrisburger Attends Conference of Commerce Secretaries j - SS - I Bk ■J mm- .. MEREDITH MEYERS Secretary of the Lewistown Chamber of Commerce. Among the secretaries attending the first annual meeting of the Penn sylvania State Chamber of Commerce at the Penn-Harris is Meredith Mey ers. secretary of the Lewistown ' Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Meyers is a former Harrisburg man. being a grandson of the late BenJ. F. Meyers. He left Harrisburg seven years ago. retiring as managing editor of the Star Independent to assume a similar position with the Lewistown Dally 1 Sentinel, a post ho still retains In conjunction with his Chamber aI Commerce work. The visiting secretary today stated Creator Lewistown Idea has seised adopted city and that his Chamber noV hu on fobt a comprehensive hous\-bulldlng campaign to relieve very congested conditions. Under tli\Q direction of Its Commerce Chamber, \-ewlstown Is now improv ing its ri\upr front. What formerly was an ugfy ash heap lias already been beautlfleld considerably at an ex penditure of \ $lO,OOO. A retaining Brail is being and next boat houses and bathing will be added as well as play grounds for the town's boys and girls, river front when reconstructed also contain a memorial park to Mifflin county's lighting ■en. Chamber of Commerce, yfortned by its present secretary, is but one year old and in that time has been instrumental in securing public comort stations, freeing the county of the last toll roads, securing a big state convention (Tile Maltas) for Lewistown. staged a mammoth wel come home celebration to the sol diers and sailors and fathered num erous minor projects successfully. In beautifying its river front the Lewistown Chamber of Commerce has received splendid assistance from J. Herman Kniseley, chief of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Munici palities. In all of Mifflin county's patriotic drives. Mr. Meyers has been prom inetly Identified. He organized the Central Juniata Valley Chapter. American Red Cross and was the chapter's first secretary, later devot ing his efforts to nloney raising , stunts and it may be stated here that in one yeas the benefit affairs he di rected netted the chapter $-6,000. On the day the armistice was signed there were 1:10,000 in the chapter's exchequer, one of the best balances in the entire country for a commun ity of this size and also considering that the chapter met every one of tne quotas assigned to It. In all five Lib erty Lean drives Mr. Meyers was c hairman of the publicity and stunts committees and did his share in help ing Mifflin county to twice win the honor ol being the first Pennsylvania county "over the top." In one day Mr. Meyers made seven speeches in behalf of the Fourth Loan. For three consecutive years he has also been cleanup manager In Ahe annual mu nicipal cleanup drive* which he in augurated In Lewistown six years ago. As editor of the Sentinel, which daily gees into about six thousand Mifflin county homes, he has a most excellent vehicle for the prosecution of his progressive views. The paper has doubled its circulation since the advent of the former Harrisburg newspaper man. Hope For Increased Service on Railroads of English Lines By Associated Press "London, Sept. 30.—The railway strike is still confined to the rail ways and indications point to a greatly increased service to-day, in which the volunteers who have been constantly offering thj-ir services, will play a prominent part. Schedules prepared by the com panies show a respectable numhrr of trains will be operating, especially in London suburbs, which should greatly- relieve the congestion in traffic, while regular motor services are being organized between some of the big towns, like Birmingham and Manchester. The food controller has issued c number of regulations fixing prices and restricting consumption of staple foodstuffs. Destroyer Disabled by Explosion in Port By Associated Press Key West, Fla., Sept. 30. The destroyer Green, which was disabled yesterday by a boiler explosion ha; heen towed into port here. James Joseph Quinn, of Philadelphia, fire man, was instantly killed, two other men severely scalded and severa' others slightly injured. The two men described as severe ly injured by steam were said on arrival here to be in a favorable condition. Their names were given as Andrew Reid MeOregor, Vino land, X. J., and C. W. Wykert, of Soldier. Kans., both firemen. The Green was enroute to Hon duras when the explosion occurred at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the vessel then being about forty miles from here. The explosion was in the port boiler. University Speakers Are to Address County Institute Professor F. K. Shambaugh, coun ty school superintendent, announced today he had secured speakers for the annual countv institute begin ning October 13, to take the place of Dr. Frank Hyler. of Stevens Point Normal School, who will he unable to be presen'. The new Instructors will bp Dr. Frank P. Graves, of Uni versity of Pennsylvania., and Dr. Georva A. Mi rink- TUESDAY EVENING, Porto Rico Labor Charges Are False, Says R. D. Mead Honolulu, T. H., Sept. 30. i Charges that Porto Rtcan laborers on Hawaiian plantations were op pressed and denied equal justice, made in a communication sigrned by a number of Porto Ricans and placed before the Porto Rican legis lature on March 5, 1919, are de DIVES.POMEROY & STEV ART oyTtvz0 y Ttvz rieoi modecf of l^ Gafamn uitnfer * | rpHESE FALL FASHIONS ceremoniously call attention to the // 1 7 71/T*77* f ,|| -L newness of their styling, the richness of their fabrics, and last, (j \ IVI I LLIFICFIJ 11 but not least, to the gorgeousness of their Autumnal tones. jsfef fsTT iIM I s■s■> \j\ A n-cw magnificence invades the world In all the first showings one is apt to |J H). Autumn skys and coloring foliage challenge all to seek beauti- /// P JPf V* of Furs - This season designers have find an abundance of large brimmed fl L fill new apparel' And here are displays, plentiful in all those COS- I H \\ outdone themselves in presenting Fu • but this year their originality de- H A tume essentials which women need to look their best. II ' \ft wraps and small pieces of an elegance e mostly on the duvetyw, suede li] \T - j \. H * unmatched for many seasons. There are ivi.ua "" sueae MD L Keeping pace with the beautv in dres®, come Accessories, Fab- I ' 1 I§l handsome coats, wraps ami scarfs, at- cloths and rich velvets, from which they ff' FLY ' TT J J CI-IJ J V-I R . , . . 1 /U, © "-A > . A- '< tractlvely lined. Make it a point to visit are developed. Fashion places more than i.r X rics, Underwear and Children s Clothes for Autumn. And then A :0 wi&f ;• £ '.mmpsA the Fur disoi-.vs- to cniov the beautv of - . - I t— a. , • , a . , , aii I 1 % the bur displays, to enjoy the beauty of due emphasis on brims that are irregu- >W Jk there is the new Footwear which the Autumn season launches. All A A- V 1 > v . oAt A K >•&*. the peltries and the new stvies, while you „ IP M . . J .1 • 1 ........ I i. Mi*® 15® .. „ , , ... „ lar. Turbans and other small Hats also j entreat vou to come and view their charms during this initial pres- I //ii- ..A 1. 'illll . are attending the formal presentation of w O cntation U /r'/i W ilil yWliit \j the new modes for Autumn and Winter. can towar(l rtch ftl rlcs Beret ® nl <Ufcctolre brims are presented • Suits— Coats— ■ XeSI-- t uv ? nile ' 0 .„ X 4 \\ . m-w M-. ffij: jK- •' Jp C 7 //f 1 Fur blends so perfectly with the fabric Coats of the new season valiantly up- w W ' jSSgsL vffiFA Iff Oly C.C-<3 AJ L Ll\ I in many of the smartest Suits of Autumn hold the prestige the Store holds in mat- < llfar Jff Y 7"- sJ /. nin/i/>n ' that one wonders at the wizardry of the ters of presenting the season's smartest -W yCM/y The secret is out. Every little girl J F\(JLF/F\jljF/(JLF~~~~ joyous combination. Fabrics, for the appurel. In ways varied and distinctly ,|| '/ A ft. s f' •Aj wants to be just like mother or big sister j t most part, are of that soft texture which original they introduce new fabrics fore- ■(;, !. '§ - as ar as mutterB apparel are con- If one may judge 'from this lorable one instinctively associates with duve- most among which are fortuna and ' .-V.rf .^i,,,11 cerned. That's why this showing is re- showing of the lalestmodos fo'r utumn t)-ns, suede cloths, chameleon cord and chameleon cloth. Strikingly different is "' plete with stratght-line models; waists Underwear : s lore delight Ith ' I cloths of that type. But they are not the manner li which fine furs are utilized that blouse .and even panels. Narrow ' 1 nn M all fur trimmed. Some are quite plain, to further enhance the charm of modes sashes have taken the places of the im- ever Even the fal llcst fenainil heart M as for as trimming is concerned, but en- luxuriously comfortable, beautiful and . mense affaira formerly favored. And, if couldn't resist the charms of trimly ■ chanting In the cleverness of their lines. soft Brown tones predominate but ° ne * s small, there is almost no end to banded —almost s vere un lsuits, ™ Others are handsomely embroidered in other lovely colorings also find favor. • . the variety of silks and woolens one may vests and bloomers f glove silk, eorg self tone or elaborately enhanced by //II IP/JP choose for one's Frocks. Almost all the . panels and pockets. JDlUUbtb little Coats hang straight whether they otte crepe " taffeU '' Satln3 aml ther have yokes, belts or neither. The dres- washable silks arr developed 'is the A ' , Tleviating from a semi-tailored path, which they, no doubt, sier models take velvets and broadcloths loveliest camisoles, chemises - VWht Ift r. _ LA f*f*OQQf\T % IDQ intended to pursue, a number of the very newest Blouses v. . I r*>K L ffkf* I/* Q flaunt novel revers edged daintily with imitation filet lace. while the simpler models are fashioned robes imaginabi- \eem JL £ L/U/\0 They are developed—need we say it—of georgette crepe and of bolivia, serge, silvertone and cordu- In no other accessory, as In neckwear s ° are t^ e , countless overblouse novelties and Russian effects. roy. I Expressive of Autumn are the rich need one RO mueh CJLr m to follow th J 1 certainly on dreary Autumn days no one will scorn the I ... . neea one taxe so mucn care to tne cheering: brightness of viVid reds, greens, oranee and deen f I copper tones, which are one reason why modes of the moment. You will find blues, which are shown in abundance here. I the new Frocks are so distinctive. Gaily your needs adequately anticipated in this 1 1 - I contrasting and harmonizing embroider- Bhowln g. One may have one's favorite h(£ / ' ' T / tes beautifj- Frocks that are emphatically wrist-length Glove for Autumn, but there A T Som declare takin the fabriof fab lall-liko In line and fabrio. SUka those are any num b er ot gauntlet, slip-on and l\lP1J) rics for Autumn; others pledge legiance • we are happily familiar with and some mousquetaire models to choose from. - to tricolette. One'glimpse of feir Au- , - T Prearirm r ode7d"rdclth Veils offer meshes unique and Interesting KpTlCimiP tumn charms and you wilXant to time appear in modes or deilkbtrui scroll designs. Bead bags and those of OC fJ\A.I U.L t kD t*. LI lO .lability of this approved Foot- I colorfulness. In equal profusion here leather, silk and velvet coax one to make tor Auitumn is distinctly evident in award the palm to both Th< are rich are comfortable and modish woolen selection by their delightful novelty Ho That Fashion sponsors the voe"" cs j g the new modes. . in color and exquisite in weap. Hosts styles, dresses that characterize their sierj . a „d ' handkerchiefs are v.-' - " confirmed by the great va-- modes 1 n _, ot other lovely silks al deiJnd atten wearers as women of discrimination and renre.etited plaids, cer- All the latest Autumn styles and new- f tnste rcpreseniea, too. one associate est leathers, have arrived. Every class tion - Before the weatier bdomes cool 1 i tt a Tui f ty " ng of Footwear >is here from the dark brown enough to don wraps wofen street one iiiix. tiio muok ouiprises and diversity. leather oxfords and modish walking- Frocks enjoy especial ogue.? Wool tri / • * heeled streot Boots to dainty slippers . . ... . .a . . . , ooc , J. - . .. 11 cotine leads this year for tMt type of I and dress boots for festive occasions. j f ' Frock. As forv the wafs tlemselves — EFSSi'zsrz Mm -"■ -j- * j— —i. byword, for in this :ac fine, heavy Coafings .-"iiSuillngs as are \ featured now in all thi of met. Merchandise is V\\ Autumnal tones. " I . marked at lowest pos- .. with our high standard --v. clared by R. D. Mead, secretary of the Hawaiian Sugar Planters' As sociation, to be without the slightest foundation. Mr. Mead said there is no dis crimination against Porto Hicans, that their living conditions on the plantation are not as described in the protest and that, in his opinion, 1 "the whole thing was gotten up by agitators in Honolulu headed by u disgruntled ex-plantation laborer." The Porto Rican legislature de- ! mantled an investigation, and it has S been made under the direction of BtA-RRISBtTRG t&tSAI TELEGRXPH Attorney General Harry Irwin, of Hawaii, with the. assistance of the territorial health board. A report will soon be made to Governor C. J. McCarthy for communication to Porto Rico. Form Club to Breed Rabbits For Their Fur T/owlnn, Sept. 30. An orfraniza i tlon known as the Beveren Club has been formed here to breed rabbits for their fur. The scheme Is be ing run on co-operative lines. The blue Beveren and the Ha vana rabbits are the strain which the club Intend to rear. The fur 1 of the blue Beveren is of lavender blue and is long, lustrous, fine and t silky. That of the Havana is of a rich chocolate color and is thick, fairly long and fine. It is hoped to produce from these I rabbits natural furs, the color of 1 which will not fade. Cardinal Mercier e Guest at K. inquet Now York, Sept. Cardinal Mercier will be the i ml guest at a dinner in his hon ;he Hotel Commodore on Octol ), which will be given under t isplces of the Knights of Colum and affili ated Roman Catholic t ties of the New York archdioces The affair promises to bring ether the I greatest gathering < prominent SEPTEMBER 30, 1919. I clergy and Catholic laity ever as- ] ! sembled and will mark the first op- . | portunity the Catholics of the Em-I pire City have had < afforded them I to publicly honor the Belgian Cardi nal. Dr. Harry P. Swift, chairman of the New York Chapter of th Knights of Columbus will be th toaat master. The principal speeches will be d iivered by Archbishop Patrick Hayes, James A. Flaherty, Supre Knights of the Knights of Coll bus, \Villium P. Darkin, Over Director of the Order, and c notable men. ND IN NEEDJ incidental death. *k for disability frol My for illneas. 1 r ° r accidents of trav^ i's. Protection For $! u(inl Accident Society < New V ork |Ret. ISHR) n ' l <'nt Agr*nt 1814 l.rren 81., Ilrll 410
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