,r, . ;,,, h. . EVilMfe prrlt&n TiKflWlpmf.AteMA. rrnE8DA:Y. FEBRUARY 28, 19& J$0 u$P.-. -V" - " ' ' I HftSffiTH BIRTHDAY r;i I, VWrn Physician Gives "Don't g Werry as ranawa iur tvt ir fe-4 Onrush of Years wnN'T TAKE A DAY OFF Pea "' , ftX r.ALinif nniin of tlif vltrer llP hflft en ft i.,i tni veit tli. Dr. ..T. Solls-Colien. fUbtvtlftli birthday anniversary with bin family. nut for bin miew-wliltp beard nti'l (tllshtly 'Ktennlne flieulclcrw, tie one neuM etisncrt tin advanced nuc of flip iftfrgn piiywrmii. who pnrveu as nn Mstunt siiruceii te the Twenty-flxth IVnnylvnnia Volunteers nt the etitwt of the Civil Wnr. . "I never discus my nge,' he nltl today. "I renllzc I am (trewing elder. -mi nrcerdlnjtly tnnke nllownnrce for It and de net nttemnt te pmulnte my past activities. But I And I am able te enjoy life, nnd I take grent enjoy ment In ebnervltm tbe trend of modern times without tee netlvely pnrtlelpntlng In tbein. Above nil. I believe in keep Inc mv nrnM of hiiiner. "While T ntn liv no mean old eld old fdfhleneil. my opinion bnve heroine , mere or len fettled. T still innintnln. ,n T did n few ymm nge. tlinf n mnn should forget te count lilt hirthdmn after be reaches sixty. Unfertunntely, I am unnble te fellow my own advice. wine one Is nlwnys reminding me when my anniversary comes, nnd I hnve te figure out my exnet age for mf in- Dr. Cehen chuckled ni he viewed a picture four years age. when he was wearing a uniform of the Civil Wnr en a special occasion. He smiled nt the remark bis nppenrnnce resembled that of n French general. Felt Strain of War "Tbnt picture was taken during the war," he said. "And I really believe I looked much elder then than I de new. At any rnte. 1 certainly feel much jeunger new. The wnr wan m strain en nil of tin. and I felt It ns much as any one. Of course, I was tee old for active service, but I was en thi rfcre list, and had much te de. Beth' Is Eighty-four Today J wmm i m- '" " , ,, is kWIKU m,' ,V V,- , ' , ,,. 'k"'IB Hkx;' &"? ?, Si " ,' ; ,, 'B J Bm' , ' '' -.. m frlatea Flerida and Vermont for nearly three years, nnd took part In several naval engagements. He wen three medaM during the wnr and finnlly re ceived the Congressional Navnl Medal, the highest nnval honor, nearly fifty j ears after the great struggle. "The world Is growing better." snlil I.'r. Cehen, In conclusion, "anil I see no cause for worry In the trendNif modern times. I de net knew just what effect the fast pace nt today will have upon the longevity of the present genera tion, but It Is easy for a man te take care of himself and te nveid undue DR. J. SOLISCOHEN Noted Philadelphia physician, who i celebrating his birthday annl- sary today my sons were fn the service : one in the Hrmy nnd the ether In the navy. Seme- tlitttiv nt n rnlwlt1n.,i.n fni f tn...! 1.. both brunches of the servlee during the1 Civil JVnr. The iirmlsllce ciinie ns (1 . great relief and I have felt nnsrlfl growing jeunger nnd lumpier 'even since." Vr. Cehen finds thnt his work Is jtibt I ns cnjoyeuic ns ever ami aitertM that "doing something" Is the best wav of keeping young. His office hours ere from 11 o'clock In the morning until 1 In the afternoon. He also carries en a consulting practice, but only makes calls when absolutely neeelsnry. Today 'lie Is receiving patients ns usia1, nnd in accordance with n custom he has adopted for many years is at tachlng np particular Importance te his birthday, nnd Is indulging in no special celebrntien. Dr. Cehen was born In New Tork. but has lived In Philadelphia virtually ever since. He graduated from the Uni versity of Pennsylvania in 18(10, and in the following year nnswered the call nf President Lincoln for troops. He ob tained n surgeon's commission" In the navy nfter serving with the nrmy for four months. He was attached te the ; ; -; worry it be will only make up his mind te t.' ( . FALW8 DOWNSTAIRS, MAY DIE Mrs. Hese MclWldc. .'1188 Arjimlnge nvenuc, mother of I-uke Mcnrlde. po liceman of the lUlgrnde nnd Clearlttlil streets station, fell down n flight or stairs In her home yesterday afternoon, fracturing her Jaw nnd skull. Hie waf found unconscious hv her1 daughter in law, Mrs. Laurn McIJrlde. At ilit Northeastern Hospital her condition was pronounced critical. SewingMade a Pleasure hsBBF BjBBg r iTBBBBKaBBHBBBBBBBBBOCBm ARE YOU JOYFtJLLY EAGER TO SEW? De you think about sewing as work of as u pleasure? De you regard it as a grind or -as n pleasant, happy, indoor sport? Seme women actually Idek forward te sewing with eager ness, women who own'afWillcex & Gibbs new Portable Electric Autematib Sewing Machine. They thrill at its silent oper ation, at the ease with whfch it makes its beautiful strong stitch. They simply sit naturally and MAY WE DKMONHTB comfortably and watch the cloth glide magically beneath the needle. That is the kind of sewing you ought te de electric sewing Willcox & Gibbs sewing with no tensions te regulate, no bob bins te wind. .Call and see this queen of all sewing machines, and learn about our easy payment plan. Start today te get pleasure out of sewing. ;ATK IT IN YOUrf ItOMK? Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Ce. 1709 Chestnut Street Phene, Spruce 2192 . rmiPTCgv SFPVirrr Dnr,. . .s Ajarimmency'. a -4&iwCu &sm&. 'JIC. .- " Hi r i l A if i, 't ) k Mr fH iE'J y I 11 t w n 8 RSkw Ik il hi M h Mw )W r )r $K , I Milady of the Mede Favers Crepe for Her Gewn Any one of the lovely soft silken crepes will de Japanese Weel Crepe, Crepe de Chine, Crepe-knit, Reshanara Crepe or Rema Crepe. They seem te drape se naturally and gracefully into the lines one wants in her Freck. And yet there must be exceptions te every rule some prefer crisp taffetas or the mere practical Peiret twill and tricetine. Fashion allows a great variation in her Spring Dresses, though the slenderizing straight lines are her preference for all except mademoiselle. In Paris she flaunts the popularity of glistening beads and shows her scorn of the normal waistline. We have chosen five handsome Afternoon Gowns for the matron which are priced (reading from left te right) at $69.50, $55.00, $60.00, $65.00 and $65.00. These only exemplify the large number of beautiful new Dresses for women which await your selec tion at Darlington's. Undergaments Reduced 95c for Drawer 8, Bleemers and Camisoles Seme at Half the Fermer Prices Drawers of soft white material, trimmed with fine embroidery; regular and extra sizes; new 95c a pair. Bleemers of saline, batiste and crepe; sev eral plain styles; all sizes new 95c a pair. Washable Satin Camisoles in tailored and lace-band styles ; large-sizes only new 95c each. Dresses for Misses $22.50 A Special Let Frem $7.00 te $10.00 Less Than Regular Prices Canten Crepes, Crepes de Chine, Taffetas in the season's best models; hardly any two alike; sizes 1 4, 1 6 and 1 8 years. Our Misses' Department is new settled in permanent quarters en the Third Fleer. Dresses, Coats and Suits, carefully chosen and represent ing authentic style features as well as genuine merit' in materials and making. Included are Betty Wales Dresses and TWEED-O-WOOL Suits and Coats. if Sf RAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER; S& ' Women's Smart Crepe de Chine Dresses, Special $22.50 In black, navy blue and brown. Straight of line, skill fully plaited from neck-Hnc te hem. .with plaited flying panels en the skirt. There's the pic turesque wide sleeves with close-fitting cuff and for trimming loops of braid. Crepe de Chine Dresses $13-50 te $20.00 That meet the needs of women who require smart, in expensive Silk Dresses that will fill many requirements. Medels with plaited skirt or plaited tunic. One with an ever-blouse. In black, iavy blue and brown. Second Fleer, Market Slrt Headquarters for Neme Corsets This Week, in the Corset Stere Dr. Minnie K. Fink of the Neme Institute Will lecture daily at 10:30 A. M. and 2:30. P. M., telling of the wonderful inventions and patented features that have made Neme Corsets known everywhere as aids te bodily health. Our Stock Is Complete Se any Neme Corset will be demonstrated en a living model at the customer's request. Ask te See the New Neme Juspul Corset Medel 575, at $5.00 Btranbrt'Jue ft Cletlil.r TWrJ Fleer, Mark.t Street, Wt Pure Chocolate Candy Made in Philadelphia Made right here in the city, of the purest ingredients, you can be sure that this Candy is fresh and geed. Nete these special prices: Chocolates, 48c a pound Chocolate-covered Nougats, and large Chocolate Banquet Mints. Almest a third less than the regular price for these always-popular Choco lates. Other Philadelphia - made sweetmeats, tee, including: Bonbons and Chocolates $1.00 Strawbrldre 4 Clothier Bailment: and Filbert Street Cress Aisle Women's Smart Sports Coats $14.25 All-important in a woman's Spring wardrobe the prac tical, smart Sports Ceat. These two models at an exceptionally low price. One model of soft cloaking in Copenhagen blue and tan shades. Belted and lined with silk $14.25. Anether belted model of wool velour in black, navy blue and tan, also, silk-lined $14.25. Utrawbrldae. & Clothier Second Fleer, Centre Women's Unie Suits of Ribbed Cotten 50c An undcr-price group of ribbed cotton Union Suits of a very comfortable weight. All are low neck, sleeveless, ami with cither tight or loeto shell finish knees. Special at 50c. Extra fcizes at COc. .Mill 4. Centre 300 Dress Aprons 75c Of percale in vent checks pink, lavender, blue, green and black checked with white. In dress style, ever se practical, trimmed with ric'-rack braid nnd finished with Mish and pocket. Straw bridge . Clothlcr Clethlcr llilrd Fleer. West Felt Mattresses $17.50 WORTH AT LEAST ONE-THIR1) MORE Rell-edge, nil-felt layer Mat tresses, weighing a full fiO pounds and stuffed with se lected cotton s-tefk. Covered with ticking of a geed quality, and made in one or two pnrts, as desired. Made in a sun-ljghtcd Phila delphia factory, they arc exceptional value $17.50. atrawhrldce & Clothier Fourth Fleer, Fast Te-morrow Morning at 8 o'Cleck Final Clean-Up Men's and Yeung Men's Winter Clethin TVin tnni. nf tlm flrtier nf M nrl.-fl nnrl Kifrhtll Streets will be ODCn at eight o'clock te-morrow morning, in order that men en their way te business may take advantage of the wonderful savings in this wonderful event. WE NEED hardly go into details. Yeu knew what Clothing prices have been this season. Yeu knew that our prices, grade for grade, have been uniformly lower than prevailing retail levels. Yeu knew that we have already made radical price reduc tions in order te lighten our stocks. We new have regrouped these lines and have AGAIN made reductions from the already-lowered prices and shall have ready te-morrow about 1000 Winter Overcoats and mere than 2000 Winter Suits at Prices Se Lew That a Sweeping Final Clearance Is Assured Therefore, men -who wish te avail themselves of this remarkable opportunity sheuM plan te come early and thereby cheese while the assortment is at its best. Here is the important news briefly teld: Savings One-third One-half Mere Than 250 Suits at $15.00 Mere Than 400 Suits at $20.00 Mere Than 400 Suits at $25.00 Mere Than 500 Suits at $30.00 Mere Than 300 Suits at $35.00 Mere Than 400 Suits at $40.00 125 Winter Overcoats at $15.00 160 Winter Overcoats at $20.00 125 Winter Overcoats at $35.00 110 Winter Overcoats at $40.00 210 Winter Overcoats at $45.00 265 Winter Overcoats at $55.00 Seme Fur-lincd Overcoat. $85.00 Yevng Men's Maekinaws at $0.75 l.iglit-uctght Tep Coats. $20.00 Manufacturers Represented Hart, Schaffner & Man; Stcin-Blech Ce., The "Alce' Sheps, Richard Austin & Ce., of Londen, and ether depend able tailoring establishments here and abroad. Tuxrde Suits reduced te $36.50. About 500 Pairs of Trousers, $2.00 and $5.00. Youths' Leng-Trousers Suits, with Twe Pairs of Trousers, $21.00. Straw bridge 4 Clothier Second Fleer. Eat Final Clean-Up of Beys' Clothing Winter Suits. Maekinaws and Overcoats in the Beys' Clothing Stere have also been regrouped and have had. their prices revised downward. Many groups at half and less than half price early action is needed here, tee. Beys' Cheviot Suits, with Extra Trousers, 7 te 16 Years $9.85 Cheviot Suits, with Extra Trousers, Half Price $12.50 Cheviot Suits, 7 te 16 Years$8.75 Maekinaws -new $5.95 and $7.25 All Winter Overcoats at Half and Less than Half Price new $4.75 te $12.50 Str'br.1se f. t iihier -Second Kleer IMbert Street Kast An Extraordinary Sale of Desirable Wilten Rugs Made Possible by the Ce-operation of Several Prominent Philadelphia Mills Nationally-famous manufacturers of this city have entered into the spirit of our "Knew Philadelphia" Week, and we have made price-concessions of very extraordinary character in order te make the following value-groups pessible: Rugs, d x 9, $360 and $(2.50 Rugs, 8.3x10.6, $520 and $63J)0 Rugs, 9 x!2, $56.00 and $65.00 Rugs, 9 xl5, $95.00 and $105.00 Rugs, 11.3x12, $95J)0 and $105.00 Rugs, 11.3x15, $100 and $125.00 W V .iiwl.rlde .- " nthler -Koui tl. Kleer Weit One Starts the Day Aright Clad in These Gingham Morning Dresses $4.85 Far Belew Regular Price Neat, becoming morning attire, smart in line, smart in fabric. And we aie proud te introduce thec new models as Pliilndelphia-ninde. Of gingham checked in black-and-white, blup-iind-wliitc, laender-niul- whitc, breMi-nii(l-whitp, grecn-and-white and a few in pink-and-wliite. Beth models nu sketched, the one t the left trimmed with knife-plaited frills en cellar, cuffs, front panel and novel pockets. The model at the right with gingham-bunded cellnr, cuffs and pockets of white organdie. tt-- Slrawbrldee .t t'lethlir mflP y vsr STKBiftA jn ff Ml Tiffryv j i 65 i ' Shrm EsftrlfiiSv" S illll Third Meer Pllb'rt Street, Weal Velocipedes Fleer Samples New Reduced Limited quantities of these Philadelphia-made Vclecipedcn at special prices. They are all fleer .samples 4hat show some slight signs of handling. Rubber-Tired Velocipedes Reduced te $7.50 Strenirly-built little "three wheelers" that are easily pro pelled. Special at $7.50. Others at $8.00 and $S.7f. for children 1 te 1 vears of age. Ceaster-Brake Velocipedes $13.50 These are the finest VclecU pedes made, tubular frame, ball-bearing and equipped with coaster brake. Much under price $13.50. Other sizes at J 11.50 and $17.50. Fourth Fleer. Cnu K1 tut. Hi i 'i ;i '.! S y 1 ' r - v ,- i r 3) .. ,.ffr. ., rMMi. h '.w , , v hi ,t ffyjhjAw 1 1 . A. if. sXijff 'ftA.-u- ,v,V rv t nl "vr ny; ?WAA a&L.Mu.j
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