fxMmmwmwwm WASaSSfi KHpH'.' j;iPv i'- K wjspp 5WW " .lirtffFtvutfrnPiMPfj 4OT7, " v i iv i w rrTTc pi IIMB. AUTHOR ,'OF FAMOUS RAILPLAN, DIES Originator of State Ownership Scheme Victim of Heart Dseace '.t M5xntlen nn.l author of the "lotion am ew icrshlp. dint Inst nlR.t eP'ii twn "V t0 m, nITccUen of the Bffi from whl'h lie lm.l Buffered for HMk-"lriumbN fnMlnic lienlth Induced .,ft'c work wltb rnllrend labor iiiiens curly this spring. erRe wns born in Iown in 1800 and .if much of his active career us an ?C,nTin Chicago in street railway Sim In 1010 he attained national bv advancing his plan for opera - tl0"t ' control. threuBb Government wiS.MhlD with management vested iu SSrS of Directors equally represent represent Bea nubile, the executive staffs of ,D.Uads an" railroad empleyes. Rail- id laDDr unlens ,nuer3eu "", i,ri,OHU' . v 'EVENING PUBLIC - V LEDGER-PHltADELlHarA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1922 and nrKiinl.rd the lMuinb I'lan League, wild at one time te have 1.000.000 nidiiiH'ia. te ndvecHtc It? adoption bv CeiiRren. Lemuel F Padgett Washington, An?. , (Uv a. I'.) Utpprtetiliitlvp Lemuel 1, lndgitt of Tennw'xee, died early today at his home heie. Lemuel 1'hllllpM Padgett, representa tive from the Seventh CoiigreiMleiml Dlritrlft of Tennessee since 1001. wns horn in Columbia. Tenti., November 23, 1855. and was edumted in the public schools and Krsklne College, from which Institution he was graduated In' 1870 with the degree of A. B. Sub sequently he studied law and was li censed te practice In January, 1877. Geerge W. Lukent 'Funeral services of Geerge W. Lu kens, formerly an architect connected with the K. I. du Pent de Nemours Powder Company, were conducted this afternoon nt his home, 201 Kast Cliveden street, German town. ' Funeral of Dr. MacCracken I Funeral services for Dr. (leerge I. Y. MaeOrneKcn, of 012 Neith , Twelfth f-trcet, who died en .Inly 20 at Yellowstone Park, were Veld this afternoon nt nn ntulertaktiiff etaldlsh ' ment ijt Nineteenth and Arch streets'. Itnrlal was In Wed Laurel ltlll t'omo t'emo t'ome teiy. Funeral of 8. C. Ott T(i. funeral of S. Cenrad Ott, late president of the Camden County liar Association and referee In bankruptcy, who died Haturdny in Mcrchantville. was held today from his home, R5 West Maple avenue. Funeral services were conducted last night by the Hev. Frederick lllar.cr, pastor of the Linden Baptist Church, of which Mr, Ott was n generous benefactor. TO DRIVE DtTM, CABR AWAY turn te the familiar character!. Hairbreadth I Hurry, ltty, Andy and Mln, Homebody's Htenos.. and ethers who live only, te make jeu laugh. They excel themselves In the ftlx-nasa cemla Mnrttnn nt h Mitmlnv I'DBLia iLltxiRii "Mine It a Habit." Adv. mmJBmm CAD I L L A C There is no subtle nor lecrct explanation for women's prefer ence for the Cadillac. They require that the meter car of their choice shall be se sound mechanically that they need never give it a moment's thought, save of admiration for its consistent, flawless per formance. In addition, they require that it be safe, simple, and easy te drive. Exquisite beauty, elegance of appointment and embellish ment, restful travel, they expect as a matter of course. But, first, foremost, and funda mentally their demand is for complete trustworthiness; for the sureness that alone spells satisfac- tien, the constancy of perform ance that promotes peace of mind. NEEL-CADILLAC COMPANY 142 North Bread Street Phene Spruce 0210 Branches: Reading, Pa.; Ccmdcn, N. J.; Pellsville, Pa. Standard ej the World M?:mmi BKtti 1)06 your office towel encourage clean nands? 1 JKJaXpiUES I Every ScetTluue Tewel cenun( rmlelu 0 ie(t Ihinty Fibree, which abierb four tlmea their lnt In water. They make facotTlnue ihe qulckeit-drylnv, met eat-litactorytewelamade. Try thtNfw handy 10c pack cf2S towels for home,effict, tour ing, camping, Picnicking, etc. DenV confuse ScetTissue TvweU neith harsh, non absorbent paper towels. Loek for the name en every towel. Net if it is used by mere than one person, or used mere than once by the same per son. Net if it hangs for days en a rack with ether towels or knocks about a musty desk-drawer soiled and moist until used next time. ScetTissue Towels are different abso lutely clean and safe their fibres are thirsty and uniformly efficient. They make it easy te have "clean hands in business." ScetTissue Towels provide the pleasure of a perfectly fresh towel for each person every time a towel touched by no ether hands but yours of soft texture, pure white a towel that dries the skin in a jiffy and leaves a feeling of cool, refreshing cleanli ness. They're easily bought from your druggist, stationer or department store. Order a carton today. Scott Paper Company, Chester, Pa. Philadelphia Office, 303 Wcightman Bldg. Phene: Spruce :83a 50$ a carton of 150 (Less by the case 25 cartons) Scoff! issue for Ckan Hands inlBusiness dowels Cir.u STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER Thousands of Dollars' Werth of Furniture in the Semi-Annual Sale at One-Fourth te One-Half Less Than Regular Retail Prices ' This applies te all the Furniture bought specially for this event, bedroom suits, dining-room suits, living-room suits, single pieces. All of it measures up te that exacting Strawbridge & Clothier standard that is se famous. All Regular Furniture Stock Is Alse Sharply Reduced There are no exceptions in this Sale. Sale prices appl en all the Furniture here. AltheuRh savings are net se large en Furniture from A te MAMIllnM M4-a1i nH am 4U n.nn!n1l.. Vim . 1. 4 ...... .a-.n 4-Vin f3flttY1lU 11 nil 1tj .. ::S2:sky ZhVme & Ctethtar I Pt Fa. .Mel. I. dr.,!. and con lowered for this Sale. venient. compare i inis eaie excels Dy comparison i Important Furniture Sale Features Werth Your Careful Attention Furniture selected new will be held for future delivery. If veu de net care te pav in full for Furniture, ask about the Five Examples Illustrating Typical Sale Values Available 5-Pc. Walnut Bedroom Suit Featuring the graceful curves of the period of William and Mry. Solidly made of rich hued walnut. Suit consists of Dresser, 42x22 inches, with plate glass mirror 30x2G inches; Toilet Table, 40x19 inches; Chiffonier, top 37x21 fl- rtf? Inches; with Twin Beds.0-1- ' Breakfast-Roem Suit Suitable for small dining-room as well, and beautifully finished in blue-and-gray, old ivory or 18th century mahogany. Con sists of Extension Table, Serving Table, Buffet, China Closet, 4 Side Chairs and an Arm Chair. Usual price is one-half C??Pv mere than Sale price. jdO Beautiful Bedroom Suit Substantially constructed of walnut or mahogany. Consists of 4 pieces Dresser, top 50 inches; full -size Pest Bed; Vanity Dresser with top 16x44 inches; large, roomy Chest of Drawers, 47 inches high, with top 21x28 inches. This Suit is close te one third under the J9fi7 Kft usual price tDiD .JU Queen Anne Dining Suit Suit of 10 pieces, in either wal nut or mahogany. Consists of a Buffet 72 inches long; China Closet, Serving Table, Extension Table, 5 Side Chairs and an Arm Chair. Finished in burl walnut nnd crotch mahogany veneers. And half price during CQCK this great Sale DOOJ 10-I'iece Dining-Roem Suit Adam Suit in mahogany fin ish, consists of Buffet, with 60 inch top; Extension Table, 54 inch top, 8-feet extension; China Closet, 33x62 inches; Serving Table, 18x38 inche.s; an Arm Chair and 5 Side Chairs with blue leather GJOQK seats &&OD V-- StrawhrMre A t'lethlfr rurnltur. 'Hitril I'loer Afr'al Iii!v-.idi and li-Mlre Kleer 2'j, East Misses' Fine Wash Frecks at Clearance Reductions New $7.50 te $10.75 New $12.50 te $19.50 Dresses of sheer figured voile, dotted Swiss and organdie, with dainty cellar and cuffs of lace or organdie; also tailored Ging ham and Linen Dresses, some embroidered in color. Ttyneana rtf t h C ' V f fl anl striped tissue with lace-trimmed voile cellars; sheer colored or gandie with self quillings; fine checked ginghams, colored linens and combination effects. Girls' Wash Frecks Reduced One-third, $5.00 te $10.75 Fine colored voiles, organdie and dotted Swiss; combinations of Swiss and white voile, and suspender Dresses of gingham-and-voile. Sizes 8 te 16 years. gJH - StrawbrltJee Clothier Second Fleer, Market Street 3000 Pairs of Women's Silk Stockings Special 1000 Pairs of Stockings Special, 85c Full-fashioned Silk Stockings, in black; cotton tops nnd selc3. Seconds of a quality that sells at nearly double this price, when perfect. 2000 Pairs of Stockings, Special, $1.15 Full-fashioned Silk Stockings with mercerized lisle tops and soles; double knees. Black, white and colors. Sscends of a high grade quality. w XT - Strawbridge & Clothier Aisle a, Market Street and Aide 4. Centre Three Hundred of These Practical . Uhite Tub Silk Costume Slips $2.95 Excep tional Value One of these sim ple, w e 1 1 made, plain tailored models that se many women pre fer above all ethers. Made of fine white tub silk, lined with cambric te the hip. These are ideal garments te wear under sheer or soft frocks, as they nrc all-envelepins and elimi nate the clumsiness of waist bands and fastenings. Second Fleer W Women's Fine Silk Dresses at Clearance Reductions of one-third te one-half pZij. e Fine Canten Crepe Dresses embroidered in contrast ing colors, ethers in apron-tunic and plaited-panel styles, self-trimmed. Alse lovely straight-line Velette Dresses. An excellent assortment of shades, light and dark, and all sizes from 34 te 44 in the let, but net in each model. Mere Cotten Frecks at One-Half the Original Prices $5.00 te $14.75 Fine gingham, voile, lintn and Swiss a beautiful variety. H Strawbridie & Clothier Scer.d I'loer, Market Street Clearance Prices en Beys' Wash Knickerbockers About 1000 pairs at extraordinary savings. 50c 95c Of cotton mixtures, and some Of cotton ceveit nnd white Knee Trousers of cotton crash, duck, in sizes 8 te 16 years, and white duck and khaki. In sizes a straight model of khaki, in 5 te 11 years 30c. sizes 5 te 10 years 95c. ttfr-y Strawbrldee & Clothier Second Meer, Filbert Street. F.en Vacatienists Please Nete Walrus Leather Traveling Bags $6.75 The grade of leather used in these smart-looking Bags is the same as in Walrus Trn cling Bags at nearly twice the price. They will stand the vacatienist in geed stead. Strongly made, leather lined, and in 18-inch size. A litnited number te sell at a special price, te-morrow, 6.75. Strawbrldre 4. Clothier Alle 8 i entre Heavy Axminster Rugs One-third Less Than Usual' A wonderful new selection of Rugs marked at special prices because of trifling irregularities in the weave. Nete the four, in convenient sizes, and their prices: Size 9x9 feet $22.75 Size 9x10.6 fcct$2J.75 Size 9x12 feet $25.75 Size 11.3x12 feet $44.75 Anether Greup of Fine Axminster Rugs 22.ix36 inches $2.25 Size 4.0x6.0 $10.75 27x54 inches $3.75 Size 0.9x9 $18.75 36x63 inches $4.75 Size 7.0x10.6 $21.75 Many of the smaller sizes te match larger ones. Heavy Seamless Fringed Velvet Rugs 6x9 feet $18.75 9x12 feet $28.7i 11.3x12 feet $38.75 - y S rn A'brl''B .1 " ntl ler T ...r 4 'j nitert Pi-eet S1.00 Men's Reckinchair Union Suits A Saving of Clese te One-Third A s-pecal let of 3000 Union Suits of a model te be discentinued, new at a Clearance price. All are new and perfect, of plain madras, in athletic stIe, with c!et,e crotch and side-Jer enenine. Sizes 34 te 4G in the let non $1 00. TT- Str.wtr'ls A i .11 lr Ala e '. M. rket Street 1200 Men's Coel Batiste Shirts $1.65 ONE-THIRD LESS THAN REGULAR These Shirts are of very fine batiste, yet strong enough te give excellent service. They are en the order of mercerized cot ton pengee but of a stronger thread, mere durable nnd very comfortable. Smart, good geed looking, well-made ideal for warm weather, and at this price will go out like a breeze. Straw bridge t Clothier -1 ait Stere, Eighth Street Bedfurnishings At Sale Prices S. & C blenched muslin Sheets and Pillow Cases: Sheets (WxOO inches, $1.1.") each; 81x00 inches, $1.05. Pillow Cases, 4f)x:i(5, GOc each BED SPREADS satin-finish white Marseilles Bed Sprends, 80x90 inches ?5.00. BED SETS Satin-finish; Sprcnd with cut comers, scal loped edge, size 88x98 Inches; Bolster Threw te match $12.G0 n set. COTTON BLANKETS G8x80 inches $3J)0 n pair. fitrnwbrldKe &. CMlh'er AUlca 11 and 11!. 11trt Street Fer Immediate Clearance Men's and Yeung Men's Suits Reduced Even Mere 5 Special Groups The Suits remaining in the Men's Clothing Clearance have been re-grouped and again reduced in price for quick selling. On Greup 1 )M O Sale Price iP-L A group of worsted Suits, and also some of blue nerge. Less than half price! Greup 2 iCIfi Sale Price lplO Alie Suits and ether Suits of this geed quality. Seme silk-lined Sample Suits included, which were made te sell for mere than double this price. Entire stock of Twe-trousers Suits in three special price greups: $16-$21-$26 Greup 3 I CO! Sale Price Jp4I Wickham, Alce and ether excellent Suits m a num ber of geed styles and fabrics for men and ,-eung men. Savings here ene-thi,rd te one-half. Greup 4 ftfQ? Sale Price ipO Cassimeres and worsteds of geed quality, in con servative and youthful styles. Every Suit iepre.i'.ts an important saving. Greup 5 lQC Sale Price jpOO A group made up of hundreds of our best Suits including many of Hart, Schafl'ner & Marx make. Excellent fabrics expertly tailored. Ssr - Htrn,wbr!!i A Clothier Second K i-or r:tt mM .mi rMi iT U lJ fcfl F If M r iJli 1 VI 1 E l ,:-. an ?5r.u hi 1TT1W
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