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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-06
PLANS
ARE OUTLINED
Early Morning Meeting Held
by the Committee in
Charge

The Joint Legislative Committee
in charge of arrangements for at
tending the parade of the Twenty
Eighth Division, formerly the Penn
sylvania National Guard, at Phila-
delphia on May IS, met early this
morning after the Senate and House
adjourned at midnight and completed
so far as possible, arrangements for
the trip.
Adjutant General Beary, who at
tended the meeting, said it was eX-
peCted that from $4,000 to $4,000
men would be in line and that the
parade would start about noon, ac-
cording to present plans. The men,
bers of the Legislature, the Cover
nor, the Lieutenant Governor and
heads of departments will leave here
on the morning of May 10. The
State will be allotted about $50 seats
for the members of the Legislature
and heads of departments and an
additional block of seats for men,
bers of their families. The location
of the stand where the seats will be
was not definitely known, this being
left to the Philadelphia members OF
the ommittee-Senator Patton and
Representative Cans and Colder.
The Governor and the Legislature
will be on the reviewing stand with
Major General Muir. 1t was pro-
posed that the reviewing stand be
located at Independence Hall. but it
is understood that General Muir OBJ
jected to that location because Chest
nut street is too narrow for pro-
per review. 1t is probable the Of
fetal reviewing stand will be located
either in Broad street or the Park
way.
When the members of the Legisla-
ture reach the reviewing stand they
will he furnished with a box lunch.
State Police will be in charge of that
part of the grandstand used by the
members of the Legislature and their
guests.
Governor Sproul. it was stated by
Senator Marshall L. Phipps. of Ven
anEo county chairman of the Joint
Legislative Committee. is desirous Of
giving the PENNSYLVANIA boys n warm
welcome. He is in favor of doing
all that is possible to give them a
proper reception, but he wants the
states part of the eXpenses kept
within reasonable bounds.
The committee agreed that the
State will pay for it's share of seats
allotted to it not exceeding five dol |
lars a seat.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-06
SUPERVISORS TO
BE ABOLISHED
Senator Frank A. Smith Pre-
SentS Bill Relative to
Harrisburg

A bill to end the singular situation
in Harrisburg because of the act of
1860, creating two supervisors, was
introduced in the Senate last evening
by Senator Frank A. Smith. Under
the provisions of the old law, there
are legally two street supervisors,
Charles E. Tress and George w.
kautZ, who will be disposed of if the
measure passes finally.
1t is said that with the coming of
the paved streets. the necessity for
the two officials has vanished, and
the introduction of the bill by Scna-
tor Smith is the sequence of a reso-
luton passed by the city commits
sioners at recent meeting, when it
was decided to do away with pres
ent positions.
More than 25 measures were
passed finally on third reading, but
the Daix Public Service bills were
postponed for the present at the re-
quest of their sponsor.
Senator Eyre, Chester. presented
a bill authorizing third-cla cities
to surrender their charters and re-
turn to the borough system Of gov
ernment 1t is understood that the
bill is intended to enable Coatesville
to become q borough once again.
A bill fixing the salaries of poor
directors in the various counties of
the States according to population,
was brought forward by Senator
Shantz. Lehigh. The recompense in
counties with population between
125,000 to 100000 is placed at
minimum of 800, with a $1,000
maximum scale.
Senator Mcconnell. Northumber-
land. presented a measure giving
the Board of Commissioners of Pub
lie Grounds and Buildings eminent
domain.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-06
BRITISH CONTRACT
GOES TO AMERICAN.
Will Furnish Street Car Rails
For Birmingham, Despite
Numerous Protests

London, May 6.-Yanks' enterprise
triumphed when the city of Birming-
ham, planning to replace it's street
car rails invited bids for material. An
American obtained the contract, al
though two British firms asked for it.
and protests have been so numerous
that the municipal government issued
an official statement.
One of the British bidders, it was
explained, agreed to begin Delivering
fifty tons a week in April, but would
not consent to a penalty clause for
non-delivery; the other promised 1900
tons within twenty weeks. The firm
in the United States agreed to COM
plete delivery by the end of May and
quoted a lower price than either Of
the British manufacturers. The price
and the fact that the authorities
We're anxious to complete the work
this year were the influencing fac
tors in favor of the American bidder.
Sending American steel rails to
birmingham is like carrying Goals to
New Castle, with the possible eXcep-
tion that the purchase by the city
corporation of street railway rails
made in the United States was be-
cause Birmingham thus got better
rails than if the British product had
been used.
Councilman Lee. called upon in the
city council to explain the purchase,
said rails recently supplied by British
manufacturers had not been equal to
the committees standard, the life of
such rails being five years instead of
the normal life of fifteen years.
Alderman Bewlay declared this
statement reflected on the British
steel trade industry; and another
member recalled that rule of the
council forbade the placing of an or
der with a foreign concern when the
value was more than $1,000.
The controversy ended when a
resolution was adopted approving the
purchase of American rails, but re-
minding the committee of the exist
ence of the rule regarding foreign
goods and ordering its enforcement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-06
Syrians Must Borrow
Clothing to Go on Street

The need of clothing in Syria is so
great that many people have to bor-
row garments before they can appear
on the street, according to a letter
received by the American committee
for Armenian and Syrian relief from
Major. James II. Nicol at Beirut. He
says:
When we came into Syria after the
occupation, it might really almost be
said that there was no clothing in
the Lebanon mountains. Some who
appeared on the street in a fairly re-
spectacle way were found to have no
underclothing of any sort and very
little bedding in their homes. Cases
are reported to me constantly where
women have to borrow clothing to
come down to the headquarters, and
certain pieces of clothing are handed
from one person in village to anoth-
er; and this is the condition even
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-06
PhiIadelphia Bills
Going Right Along

The Philadelphia election bills,
sponsored by Senator Daix, were
passed by the Senate last evening
with but one dissenting vote, that
of Senator Leiby, Perry.
Senator Ware. speaking on the
floor of the Senate, declared that no
effort would be made to fight the
measures in the Senate, but they
would be allowed to go to the House,
where the final fight would take
place after the Governor had made
clear his position regarding the pass
age of the bills.
Neither Senator Ware, or his Phil
adelphia colleagues voted on the
measures.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-06
Lord Mayor of
Belfast Declines to
Meet With RYAN

Belfast, May 6.-Former Governor
Edward +. Dunno, of Illinois. and
Michael ]. Ryan. of Philadelphia
yesterday interviewed members of
the local Sim Fein Society. The
Lord Mayor of Belfast declined to
see them.
The Dublin corporation has sum-
moned q special meeting for Satur-
day to receive Mr.. Dunno and Mr..
Ryan as representatives of the Irish
societies in the United States
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-06

after we have been working as hard
as possible to make and distribute
clothing for four months past. We
should have had at least 10000 gar
ments to distribute, whereas the best
present is to make and distribute
about 100000 This clothing need
will go on for some time to come
as people in the mountains have no
means for purchasing what there is
here"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-06
ON BEING PROPOSED TO

Kitty was engaged, and her girl
friends were very interested.
How did it feel" asked one,
while Billy was proposing to you?'
"Oh," laughed Kitty, twisting her
lovely diamond ring, two or three
times ! felt like supplying the words
I knew he was gtsping for; but. of
course, that woul T't have been the
thing to do at ali. would it?"-Gal-
weston Tribune
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-06
Only 40 Per Cent
OF Loan Raised

Washington, May 6.-Imperative
need of increased activity during the
remaining five days of the Victory
Liberty Loan campaign was indicat-
ed early to-day by the treasury's
report that subscriptions to date
amount to s1,S03, 900. or only 40
per cent of the aggregate needed.
This was an increase of only S145,-
751, 900 since Saturday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-06
BLACK TOM SUIT BEGINS

Jersey City, n. j., May 6.-The
s2,90O.0O0 suit of the Bethlehem
Steel Company against the Lehigh
Valley Railroad Company, for mu-
nitions alleged to have been destoyed
in the Black Tom explosion and fire
on July 80, 1916, was begun yester-
day in the Supreme Court.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-06
LIGHTNING CAUSES FIRE

PhfIadeIDh1N, May b.-F1re, be-
lieved to have been caused by a bolt
of lightning, last night destroyed the
cardboard manufacturing plant of
HurIock Brothers in West PhiIadeI-
phia. The loss was estimated at
$125.000.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08
THE COST OF LIVING

The United States Department of hbor has succeeded in compiling a
 t of figures as it applies to the single an Wa shington has been chosen IS Is place of residence and the sta Bstics are based upon the expenses of clerical worker in the War Depart lent According to the figures the atal budget of this individual should $1057.55 including savings mounting to six per cent. of what he forced to spend. It is explained lat worker in the Navy Depart lent, for instance, where the manual 3borer is in dema nd. might spend ss money in different ways but bpuld pay out about the same sum fring the course of year.
 Zen taken for the estimation, which 1 as follows: For room and board Fcluding noon- day lunches. and |tra edibles, $5S3.25; clothing. in fuding, repairing and cleaning, 5s.36 laundry, $52.00; toilet sup lies and services, s15.00; health |edica charges, dentist, oculist, E2.0O: religious organizations $5.2o: Ebor. organizations, $5.00; news hpe, $S.40; carefare, $37.20; amuse- lent, recreation, gifts, s3900; inci- entals $26.00 making total of b61.41. Savings should be at least |n per cent. of the total expense,
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08
X WET CHRISINNI AS!

According to the morning news the Supreme Court, now in session., is prepared to hand down a decision on the Nolstead Act which will bring
 about return of pre-war liquor sales until the time for the enforcement of the prohibition amendment to the Constitution. Christmas might be "wet' and New Years Eve see at least one more night of riotous car nivaI With the impetus of John BarleycOrn to urge the jewellers to even greater joy. The court was due to convene at noon. There has been no indication of it's decision as yet barring the assumption of certain people that there will be a favora be finding to the ''Wet' interests handed down. From whence this feeling of confidence on the part of liquor men ! comes is a great question. The court 1 is not inclined to advertise it's deci-
 -sions in advance, though possibly
 
 l a personal friend who has spread the news There is also the possibility that lawyers. other than those in the high tribunal, have followed the ar suments concerning prohibition IS they have been held about the coun- try and have given an opinion in ad- of points with such apparent reason to l the laNman that it has imm ediatey
 been believed that there is no other { than a wet" decision possible.
 i It is possible that The Associa ed Press will announce the findings of ! the Supreme C.ourt before press time l tonight, and after the writing of this : article. It is also possible that the ! whole idea of a finding today is based upon the false hopes of the liquor : dealers and that there will be none. l There is no particular reason why the
 court should hurry other than the desire of some dealers to get rid of 1 their surplus stock, and there is no ! indication that It will hurry.
 Should the court decide favora b!N ! to the sa loon, it is certain that the : country will an orgy during the ! Christmas-New Years holidays that has never been eXcelled in it's history i Liquor has been removed from us
 Whetting the appetites of some who had no great desire before, simply be | cause they cannot get it. It will a gain ! be taken away early in January. i There is the knowledge that shortly
 no more alcohol may be had which i will impel a greater demand for the
 ! stuff when it is available. Ina zine
 the sales that this knowledge will
 bring about. Human nature will re-
 l gard John Barleycorn as the forbid den fruit, and d certain famous man,
 i Of the earliest period of the world,
 when there was but one man and one
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08

which amounts to S96.14, which brings the total up to $l.057.55.
 The department goes on, in it's re- port, to show from whence these figures came, having made rather eN- tensive researches into the question, the city of Washington. off hand they appear to be very reasonably made out, but the temperament of the male has been very much ne- slected in some cases. For the human machine the allowance is enough, for the human it barely suffices. The detailed estimate which follows the summary states that the average single man, particularly young man, living in hoafoinS
 house, will inevitably feel it neces- sal'y to make some expenditure for amusements." We will grant that, and it immediately comes to our
 mind that the fortunate soul who may fulfill his desire for amusement at an expense of $39. co per year is indeed q financier. 'In the case of the normal young man, moreover, there will be the expense of courtship. which. as a matter of custom and pride. will be paid al the sa crifice of almost anything else" states the re- port, wherein it covers a great deal Every other set of figures may be perfect, but we object, most seriously, per year for amusements. With the present day charges for palais du jazz, and the cost of cooked foods with French names, We can scarcely year for the spender. And at that he will be no protiigate.
 The young lady. also, who is em- pfoyed in Washington. is the subject similar amount to that of the male in most instances, clothes being an, cx- ception. According to the statement, S24O.15 should be her expenditure Tor ha bllmentS. In the ignorance of our malehood we'll admit that maybe it can be done, we blush to quote the itemzed list but certain things which we have seen in the windows lately convince us that it would be a drab female indeed who spent no more upon her finery. And we think that we know as much abOut the average females weakness for clothes as we do about the males demand for amusement. It can be done. depite your figures, unless both sexes wish to become nothing but drOneS.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08
TO \ NOTHER OF THE
 GOLDEN STAR.

Look up. dear Mother of the golden For angels stoop to kiss your brow and heal Your bleeding heart, and to your eyes reveal Your loved ones sacred joy. No war Him now-no enemy his concord No earthly tempter can his honor steal: On his short life is set a lasting seal His name enrolled where names of heroes are. Your lost one. mourned with bitter tears and pain, Gave not his spirit to the foreign mold; Like Marys son he died for man kinds gain; And when the story of our age is It shall be said: "He pershed not in Vaini Through him live truth and welfare manifold"
 ATHERINE TAYLOR,
 in Bridgeport Life.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08

December s. 1894.
 H. Dayton Humphrey has decided not to be candidate for country com missioner. This decision he arrived at after a visit to Hartford where he as cCrtained the duties of the office.
 D. NiVen's new and handsome resi- dence on West Main street is nearly ready for occupancy
 M. P. Leghorn and Denis Dona hue are organizing a checker tournament for the championship of the city and they want to get the names of all good checker players in New Britain.
 John Bunny, the actor. is the guest of his brother, George F.. Bunny of the Lyceum drug store.
 The Camera club met last evening and elected the following board of or ticers: President. Robert x. Brown; vice president, E. T. Porter.
 J. 0. peming and w. J. Rawlings have been elected directors of the local Masonic Mutual Benefit association.
 National Happenings.
 Illinois hospital fire-insane inStitu- tion at Anna partly destroNed--oNer 200 female inmates rescued-stood Shiverns in the snow uh'll tempo rarily provided for-manY carrled out bv force-one attendant missing.
 The Ohio river is rain has fallen for A hours the storm cX- tends from Pittsburgh to Louisville @an1 tba river is expected to rise 60 w. Va, is partially under water.
 The trolley ran wild-mad career of q car down Kingston hill--M otorman Charles Link terribly injured and probably will die~-one passenger jumps ,o safety--car IS demolished.
 Mexicans come over the border and srmurder father and son--mother es- cal pes from the Vanda'S- posse is after the misCreanlS.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08
Xmas Gloves . For Women, Misses and Children

1-Clasp Cape GioEes-Novel- ty and neat broidered backs, tan or brown only, .G9 pair.
 1-CIasp Cape GIoveS-P. x. M, sewn, brown, tan, gray, beaV- CT, mode and sand color, two tone em mbroidery, $2.75 pair.
 Misses Kid Gloves - Special lot in brown only, 2-clasp, over seam sewn. S2.25 pair.
 Childrcn'S Kid GIoveS-In tan, brown, gray. mode, beaver. sand and ivory. Choice of self and novelty em brOidered backs, Sl.5O pair.
 WOmcn'S, Misses and ~ChiI- dren'S WOuicn GIOVeS-In the short or Gauntlet styles, 59c to Sl.75.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08
Xmas Neckwear
 Beautiful New Styles

Round Pointed Collars in net. Venise lace em broidered. Geor- sette and satin, S1.OO to S2.9S each.
 Elm brOidercd GeOroette Col lars, NeniSe lace trimmed, roll and flat styles, S1.O0 to S2.50 each.
 Collar and Cuff Sets in organ die, GeOrgette, net and satin, roll and flat effects, 5Oc to S3.9S each.
 All Wool ShaWfS and ScarfS in the newest color combina tions. some with belts and pockets, for autom obiling. skating and street wear, S3.9S to S25.OO each.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08
X PUBLIC VICTORY.

aThe coal strike. which promises to #d thlS week. is great victory for N public and another proof of the hdiminished power of public opin- Nn. The fight might be termed the Ast revolution of the consumer. for was through the revolt of this con 5mer, expressed through his Gov 6nment. that truce has been Fought about between the warning Frees of the operators and miners on Ne side, and the public on the other. NThs strike, like all other strikes, Hght have ended before it really @rted, had it not been for the deci- Hse and altogether surprising action @Sen by the Fuel Administration, in Sclaring no increase in the cost of sal would be borne by the public N,atever the resulting mishap to the @cketbooks of the operators. Had it Nt been for that first" strong counter Mtack on the part of the public, the
  Nners would merrily have settled Seir differences by the same old @sthod of passing the buck to the bless consumer in the way of add prices for his necessary fuel.
 @Confronted by the unexpected Ob-
 N cle thus placed, the operators and ANe miners reverted to the second
 @thod of settling their differences Me siege Nobody was to work, pro- @ction was to stop, in few weeks sse consumer would be brought to %a lize the pitiful tneffectuality of his Nthods, and, shivering with the cold, Macefully surrender by reaching a. Mtle further down in his pocket and Ninsing up more coin to pay the ran Mm and secure peace.
 &But here another barrage was put # #wn on the charging forces of the N erators and the miners. The for #er were notified they were under spicion of conspiring and profiteer- Mg, the latter were told they were leaking law to protect the public # ring the war, and that the war was @t vet at an end.
 #The coal strikers, without the use @ the millions of dollars laid away to Notect them in such an emergency #und themselves facing the same x lamity with which they threatened public, while the coal operators Msre brought to the realization that x Heir methods of operation were Nbn Of those methods would result N their annihilation.
 # Today the miners are preparing Hlr a conference at which they will M all probability, accept the increa SC RI wages promised them by the Gov &nment The operators are ready to aeet this increase out of their own Nbckets, and at the same time are their defenses to resist 6 counter-attack by the consumer @3ho. now the victor, is going to de- &armne through a careful investiga- &8Dn just what the miner is entitled to, gShd what the operator is not entitled N While the public. now confident in &i abilities as a fighter, is carefully Eviewing the history Of the battle Eth the view of future preparedness Nld protection against the next foe.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08
Xmas Gifts at Camera Dept.

We have all he popular East man Cameras, in the box and folding styles. at special prices.
 Camera AlbumS-All sizes in all styles, 59c to $500.
 AutOgraphS-We have a very special one at 79c. Others at from 25c to 50.
 Pencil SetS-In handsome gift boxes. 35c to S2.5O.
 School BagS-A most com plete choice at from 59c to S3.
 Choose your Christmas and New Year Cards Here. You will surely like our selection. Spe- cially arranged in additional space for easy selection; priced at from for 5c, to BOG each.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08

Marabou Capcs with cord or satin ties in black, natural and 2-tone effects, $5.t9 to St9.50 each.
 Boudoir Caps, satin Georgette or lace in pink, blue and laven- der; an ideal Xmas gift-one in a boX-59c to S2.9S each.
 When at a loss to know what to give for an Xmas gift, let us suggest nice Veil, either plain or fancy, in black, navy, taupe or brown, 29c to $2.5S each.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08

Imported Kid GIoveS-2-clasp W hite, black, brown, tan and gray, with 3-row self or con- trasting embroidery, overseam sewn, S2.25 pair.
 French Kid GIoveS-2-clasp, all the. new shades. including black or white. pique and over seam sewn, $500 pair.
 Mocha Gloves-Lined or un- lined, gray and black, $500 pair.
 Gauntlet Gloves - Washa ble cape, gray, tan, brown and beaver, self and contrast em- broidered backs with strap wrist, S}.5O pair.
 ChamoiS White with contrast back, 1 clasp, Sl.69 pair.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08
Xmas Gifts
HOUSEWARES l SEfyIIOl

HOUSEWARES | SECTION CasseroIes, genuine Pyrex Gas seroles, Finch size, brass, nick eI plated frame. Worth $500, special for S3.9S.
 Serving Trays, mahogany Serving Trays, glass top. Worth $1.75, special for S1.39.
 Manning x Bowmans Nickel Plated Tea Ball Pots. Special for $3.75.
 Electric Irons, full nickel plated, guaranteed iron. Worth $5.00, special for $3.9S.
 Rochester Percolators, 6-cup size, aluminium. Special for S325.
 Aluminium Tea Kettle, large size, heavy gauge, aluminium. Special for S29S.
 Universal Electric GriIiS, four heat, round style. Special for 5000.
 Landers, Frary X Clark 'tm- versaI Bread Maker. No. 4 size, S3.z5.
 Ideal Priceless Cookers, two compartments, deep wells. Reg ularly $37.50. special for S34.0o.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08

A New York tra ction company has promised to do away with the strap hangers on a new type of car about to be introduced in Brooklyn. But visions of uncroWded street cars are not in order. The "hangers' will be among those present as usual, 'tis onlv the straps which haze been abolished.