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COMPENSATION CHANGES ARE UP Doctors Talk Over the Subject With the Board and Agree on Some Propositions The conference of medical men with the Compensation Board yester day resulted in a decision to press for only two amendments out of the live proposed to the compensation act and they will be sent to Hampton L. Car son, former attorney general for his opinion. The conference lasted most of the afternoon and was participated In by Chairman McAllister and Drs. Swartz, Holmes and llazen, Harris burg; Estes, South Bethlehem: Cod- Philadelphia; Ivrusen, Norris town, and Kline, Lebanon, with Com missioner of Health Dixon. The committee will not press proposed amendment for a permanent J advisory medical council and other; suggestions but will urge the follow ing: "That the period of disability for medical attention, which now is fixed at 14 days l>e changed to 30 days; and the date of disability be dated from the time the patient reports to the physician or surgeon for medical or surgical treatment. "That the word "major operation" be eliminated* from the act and permit an increase of the maximum of medi cal or surgical and hospital services to S2OO and allow a sliding scale of fees, the rates of charge to accord with those that the physician in charge is accustomed to receive for like services from other members of the same standard of living in his community. The said fees to be paid the attending physician." The board will consider the request for information about how to reach dependents of persons killed In Penn sylvania industries who reside in war zones. Chairman Mackey issued a state ment in which he paid a high tribute to the manner .in which the em ployers of Pennsylvania had taken 1 old of the compensation act. The statement declares that the board policy of not doing anything revolu tionary brought about the best of feeling. The board will meet in Johnstown February 8; Philadelphia, February 15 and 16 and Pittsburgh, February 20 and 21. EX-SHERIFF, DIES AT DAUPHIN HOME [Continued From First Page] The ex-sheriff was ill since Decem ber 5 and was confined to his bed since December 12. During the past two weeks his condition had been serious. His wife, Mrs. Jane Umberger Sel lers, and two (laughters survive. His children are Mrs. J. William Roden haver, wife of the proprietor of the Hotel Carlton. Harrisburg, and Miss Bertha V. Sellers, clerk in the Division of Public Records at the State Library. Benjamin F. Umberger, of the law firm of Swartz, Umberger & Swartz, this city, is a brother-in-law. Railroaded When Young Man Charles Wesley Sellers was born at Stoney Creek, one mile above Dau phin. His parents were the late David and Eliza McNeely Sellers. When a young man the son went to Cleveland, Ohio, where he was employed by the Cleveland Railroad Company as fire man. He was later an engineer. When he came back to Harrisburg he became an engineer on the Philadel phia division of the Pennsylvania Rail road, where he worked until he be came an office holder. Long Active in Polities For thirty-two years Mr. Sellers was a resident of Harrisburg and resided in the part of the-Sixth ward now known as the Eleventh ward. He was active in ward, city, county and state politics and was frequently elected to nominating conventions. He was first elected sheriff in 189 d and assumed office January 1, 1597. On the expiration of his term Mr. Sel lers lived a retired life for three years, when he was re-electd sheriff. On January 1. 1907, he became proprietor of the Dauphin Hotel, succeeding Da vid Hoffman. He was a member of Harrisburg Division. No. 74, Brotherhood of Loco motive Engineers: Harrisburg Lodge, Xo. 12. Benevolent and Protective Or der of Elks; Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Harrisburg Social Chib and the Harrisburg and West End Repub lican Clubs. "Mulberry" Sellers, as he was fre quently called by many of his friends, was a unique < hafacter. Witty and always ready with a hearty grasp of the hand, he was a great entertainer. Ho was a familiar figure at many so- i cial and political functions held at j country places and in towns through- ; oui Dauphin county. Mr. Sellers was also prominent in the sporting world. For a number of years he was one of the crack local shooters at the traps. He was a great fisherman and hunter and spent much of his time on the river and in the hills and mountains. He was an ar dent, baseball fan and attended many major league games in Philadelphia and other cities. Dig Up Stolen Gems Buried in Field Heading. Pa.. Feb. 1. Jewelry and silver worth SSOO were found buried in a field at Wyomissing, a suburb, last October, while excava tions were being made for a house. Jrvin F. Impink, of Wyomissing. started investigation. The name Castner was on the jew elry. Mr. Impink noticed a news paper account of an accident in which Catherine Castner, a child, was kill ed by ark. automobile, and wrote to the father of the child, Samuel Cast ner, a Philadelphia photographer. Mr. Casiner said that the Jewelry did not belong to him. A close examination disclosed on the jewelry the word "Tennessee." Mr. Castner told of relatives residing in that State and Mr. Impink cor responded with Mrs. Catherine Cast ner, of Tennessee, who is spending the winter in Winston-Salem, N. C. She identified the jewelry as some stolen from her, and it was sent to her. Cabin Dweller Owes Life to Grateful Stray Cat Wilmington, Del.. Feb. 1. Chas. Garvin, a cabin dweller in South Wil mington, claims that he owes his life • o a stray cat which he took in a few days ago. The animal was hungry and he took it and fed it. That night he was nearly overcome by coal gas in the cabin, but was awakened by the cat scratching his face. He got out into the open air in time to save his life. RECOMMENDS PENNY POSTAGE Washington. Feb. 1. One cent drop letter postage without reserve was recommended yesterday by Post master General Burleson, in a letter to Senator Bankhead, of the Commit tee on Post Offices and Post Koads. now considering the appropriation bill already passed by the House. THURSDAY EVENING, [ "The Live Store" Square Dealin * • Honest Representation "Always Reliable" f 1 J ' Read this story of a merchandising event that has never been equaled in Central Pennsylvania every article in our entire stock marked down (except Arrow collars and Overalls.) TO-MORROW i S, s r~7 MARK-DOWN SALE You can make Big Savings of real money on the finest high grade merchandise:— I During this sale every piece of merchandise in this "LIVE g STORE" (except Arrow collars and overalls) will be reduced—All "Clothing" "Shirts" "Hats" "Underwear" "Hosiery" and "Sweaters/' THIS IS AN EXTRAORDINARY SALE I When you remember that good merchandise is scarce at any 1 price—yet we are selling 75% of our merchandise at last year's price and if we had not bought such tremendous quantities of merchandise months ago it would be impos sible to offer these low price reductions on standard merchandise. Perhaps you'll be surprised at this About the biggest responsibility | announcement that "DOUTRICHS" are anyone has at present is the handling of having a mark-down sale when almost everybody is the family income, and statistics show that this handl talking about merchandise advancing These are ing of the family purse is quite often the woman's entire I strenuous times which call for the most economical buy- duty We're glad also that so many women realize that ing in order that the small wage earner can buy the ab- this "Live Store" is the store of greater values—and are solute necessities —We don't want to sell you anything telling their family and friends, and this "telling idea" you do not need, but we feel that you can save on your has had much to do with the success of this "Live actual needs by coming here. Store." Bear in mind also THAT nothing of uncertain age or doubt- I ful quality is ever found in this "Live Store"—sale time or any time—and you get the same careful attention and the same guarantee of complete satisfaction as if you paid the regular price That's why we have had such a remarkable growth our customers like the square-dealing and honest representation that always prevails here. Kuppenheimer Clothes— iLk'sZls s iMd d I ALTERATIONS FREE GOODS EXCHANGED MONEY REFUNDED I All $15.00 "Suits** and "Overcoats" :u I I All SIB.OO "Suits'* and "Overcoats" I All $20.00 "Suits" and "Overcoats" Wilis| z |.7s All Boys' $5 00 Suits, $o .89 I be.. 1 Overcoats & Mackinaws All $25.00 ""Suits'* and "Overcoats" Will s 1 K*- All Boys' $6.50 Suits, $/|.95 # Overcoats & Mackinaws I All $30.00 "Suits** and "Overcoats'* All B oys' $7.50 Suits, $r.95 1 , w w w "" Overcoats & Mackinaws ALL SHIRTS REDUCED All Boys' $8.50 Suits, Sfi.9s I ALL SI.OO SHIRTS 79c ALL $2.50 SHIRTS ..: \ $1.89 Overcoats & Mackinaws " . ALL $1.50 SHIRTS $1.19 ALL $3.50 SHIRTS , . .$2.89 All Boys' SIO.OO Suits, sl7: 75 ALL $2.00 SHIRTS $1.59 ALL $5.00 SHIRTS $3.89 Overcoats & Mackinaws • Men's and Boys' Underwear Marked Down SWEATERS I All 50c Underwear 39c All Men's and Women's $2.50 Sweaters, $1.89 All SI.OO Underwear 79c All Men's and Women's $3.50 Sweaters, $2.89 All $1.50 Undenyear - $1.19 All Men's and Women's $5.00 Sweaters, $3.89 All $2.50 Underwear $1.89 All Men's and Women's $6.50 Sweaters, $4.95 All $3.50 Underwear $2.89 All Men's and Women's $8.50 Sweaters $6.95 ✓ Union and two-piece styles. All Boys' and Girls' Sweaters Reduced. ALL 25c HOSIERY 19c ALL 30c HOSIERY . . . 24c ALL 50c HOSIERY 39c ALL 50c NECKWEAR 39c AH SI.OO Pajamas, . 79c ' All 50c Belts, . . . 39c All $1.50 Pajamas, $1.19 All 50c Suspenders, . 39c All $1 Night Shirts, . 79c , ways "J 25c Garters, ... 19c ' 1 304 Market St. Harrisburg, Pa. HAJRJfUSBURG TELEGRAPH FEBRUARY 1, 1917. 9