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Former Harrisburger
Attends Conference of
Commerce Secretaries
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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
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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.
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