IB SiW ifflP rP Bp JPs uiiijii) imimmimmmzm EVENING LEDGER-PHIL'ADELPHJ, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 191; i NEW DEMOCRATIC ' CITY COMMITTEE TO FIGHT OLD GUARD Reorganizes Plan Forma tion of Separate Body With View of Eliminating Biparti'sanism. Iho first Aiovo by the reorsiuilzaUon Democrats to) carry the fight against tha Old Guard faction In the municipal campaign o$ next year, by establishing an Independent Democratic City Com mittee In Philadelphia, Was made last lilUit at, a. meeting of reorganization ucrkers irom 40 wards, hold In tho head quarters! of tho former Palmer-McCor-mlck L;ubuc, at 135 South Broad street A rehabilitation of tho Democratic; party Wjas tho slogan of the meeting. A permanent organization was formed to carry ',n the work that was begun by the lcaguo In tho lust campaign toward eliminating tho power of tho Old Guard City Committee and purclns tho Demo cratic party in Philadelphia of blpar tlaanlsni. .."The Progressive Democratic Organi sation Committee of Philadelphia," was tho, namo adopted by the organization. Tlionifollowlng were elected officers: James Gillespie, chairman; Harry D. Wescott, vice chairman; John W. Glover, secretary? Joseph Kinsley, treasurer, and William Huston, seargoant-at-arms. Tho Wilson Administration was In dorsed, In resolutions that called for the establishment of tho organization In every election division In Philadelphia "for tho elimination of factionalism and blpartl sanlsm." All Democrats were asked to join In a movement to "formulate, main tain and preserve a loyal, unfettered nnd OKgreiislvc Democratic organization In Philadelphia." A policy of reconciliation was urged upon tho workers. Old Guard leaders did rjot attend tho meeting. The headquar ters of tho ralmcr-McCormlck League, nt J35 South Broad street, will bo continued for a. short time, until tho committee moves, Into the Democratic Club, 1503 AValnut street. The pommlttcc of Seventy, will be con tinued through the municipal election of next year, to fight political corruption. This was decided last night, at a meet ing of tho .Executive Committee of the committee, held In tho Bcliovue-Stratford. Addresses were made by Thomas Itae burri White, counsel for the Committee; John C. Winston, chairman; Charles t. SIcKeehan, director; George D. Porter and E. L. D. Boach, secretary. Mr. Whlto urged that the committee work to have the Legislature reform tho election laws, to stop "assistance to voters" and abolish tho party square principle of balloting, and that it continue its efforts for a small City Council of one body. Tho present' dual Councils, he said, were "unwieldy In size, Inefficient in organization and unrepresentative of the city." That tho work of tho committee has resulted In reducing election frauds al most to a mlnmuin was tho opinion ex pressed by Sir.. Boach and by Charles L. McKeehun. 'Mr, Winston said that "a vast field still lies before the commit tee, and greater things nre yet to be' accomplished," Tho official headquarters of the Demo cratic State Copimlttco will be moved from Hnrrlsburg, where they have been located tor more than 2j years, to Phila delphia within a few days. State Chair- map Slorrls announced today that tho headquarters will bo established in Phll ladclphla by December 10. They will bo located in tho present branch headnuar- Ecrs, nt 117 South Broad street, with Itob- Rrt T. Keeimn In charge as resident sec-Vetixry. Ex-Postmaster Thomas B. Smith will be a candidate for tho Republican noml satlon for Sheriff, according to rumors fn political circles. Mr. Smith visited Senator Penrose late yesterday afternoon, but made no announcement after his talk with the Senator. William M. llackett, Common Councll- Irnan from tha 25th Ward, has been added to the list of dual officeholders In Coun Iclls, Ha has been appointed a clerk In -the offlce of tho Register of Wills. RD CROSS FUND $23,795 ontributions for Itelief of War Suf ferers $B44.62 In Week. Francis B. Reeves, treasurer of the irnerlcan Red Cross of Philadelphia and 'lcintty, reports contributions of J5H.62 pr tpeweek. which brings the. war relief jna up 10 IZ3.793.31, rhe following are contributors: C T..U-1U..L ..! , n Chcrch ot tpjiiUoly Au(1 131.03 V&lemorial Chapel of (lie Holy Com- 4 mumou ...,...;,. .......... fhapel of St. Sioieon, the CyrenUn,, Kay Fay ,. , ,,,.; Toy Dos Fanciers ot America........ Summit Preebyterian Church of fJr mantown , , Caeh ;: , , Si. Stephen's Church. Philadelphia.,, Tabor l'retbyterlan Church -IVanaroaker'e Central a tatlon , , People of ManeRtld, Ohio' M.-ml A. E. White ! previously reported . . Total : S23.TD3.at "More that E0 packages of garments and hospital supplies have been received at the central station within the last week. Quite a. few of these are designated for a special country. The Red C'ro'33 for wards, them to their proper destination In all caes. The following are among the contributes of supplies: lira. H,Y. Wctbfrill ,3Ir. Carter Mies 0. IVeaver Mra, O. W. Simon Mrs. IB," Smiley (Mta, B. W. aienrt . Mr. H. Kennedy, Ard-Vre. J. h. Burtees .Mr, J.-Irwin ai! 1 ..neld Mr. fattenon Mra. U D. Taylor, T P. Coolc Imdowne, Fa. Slrt. C. P. Taylor. aap.MriT John Uorran, 'Pa. Palealine, O. Mr. Oould Mra. R. It. Forraaa, lira. T Sennell Hlgbitown. N. J. v Mra. W f. Moore Mra. W. li. Roberta, fin. W. W. Graham, Newtown. Pa. Strbudabure CrulBi Arau goelety. Mra. W Leon. Camdea Cheelnut Iflfl . oporer fnoenunu war lio- 4.2T 2.U 53,50 IS.IWJ me? 23. H 01.49 3.00 1.13 . S3.S50.6Q 'Mrs. w. Jobnaon lief Association if Mm, K W. Andaraoslnepeotanr A mulcting uoriey ot jonn wanamsuier Mrs CHEMICAL ENGINEERS VISIT INDUSTRIAL PLANTS ' i Members of American Institute In spect Manufactories. Members of the America tj Instltme of Chtmical Engineers 'Who are In thj eily IW tholr seventh annual meetlHfc- ijMBt -the day in vtBltloif the We manufuctwurUa ,9tabUbniuts in Camdtn, K. J. The ensluwrs left thlr haadqu4nr t the Howl AdslphU at ? rflafk awl IwWtad the plut of the Vekbigh WoAs. t Gloucester. N J . oq of tba (art ..aajiel tuaaufavtunns cowjla ! Uk sfwiMiry. The clttmlcitl enmHra want vttiioujsh the bi slant tw saw bow UlunUla Here tude. At 12 u'elouk II, vj were (h sueW wf thi WiUbi, ! Cut4Juit t a, lunthtu TLm idui - ,i. h. iit't,y tbiuteeri t iiU U Ntv . a by llailduiis i jji4 "Wfc 4 Um Mrfu v h-i'4 a i it U t "THE ABLEST REPUBLICAN IN CONGRESS" This Is Representative James R. Mann, of Illinois, whom Speaker Champ Clark calls "the most in dustrious, persistent, pestiferous man I ever met." CHAMP CLARK CALLS . MANN ABLEST REPUBLICAN Should Bun for President Roosevelt Half Crazy, Hobson a Lunatic. DETROIT. Mich.. Dec. 3. "if tho Re publicans have any common sense they will nominate Representative James R. Mann, of Illinois, for President in 1918," said Champ Clark, Speaker of tho House, who tamo hero yesterday to lecturo be fore the Detroit Board of Commerce. "I ulivitya thought that I was the most Industrious man on earth until I met ConBiessman Jlann. He Is the most In dustrious, persistent, pestiferous man I over met. He Is the ablest parliamen tarian on the Amcrtcan Continent and iho ablest Republican. "Rocsovelt Is n strange fellow. He's not the ear of tho public. He's n great curiosity, a mountebank, and when he announces what ho wants between 1,000, 000 nnd 5.000,000 people will yell "Hur rah!' He's half crazy, but Amerlcnn to tho coie. Ho's tho phenomenon of the country." Asked what ho thought of Congressman Hobssn's prediction that In 10 years nation-wide prohibition would come, Mr. Clark replied: "He Is a knight errant. Had ho lived In tho days of chivalry he would have been one of those who went In senreh of the Holy Grnll. In our day. con fronting our problems, he Is a political lunatic. Have you got thnt? Hobson Is a lunatic." Tho Speaker said no measures of- con structive legislation would bo tnken up at the short session of Congress. "It will take all our time to pass tho appropriation bills," he explained. WILSON UNABLE TO ADDRESS NATIONAL RIVERS CONGRESS "Pressure of Official Business" Causes President to Decline Invitation AVASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Presldent Wil son today declined an Invitation to mnke ,nn address ut the meeting of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress Jiero next week. . Senator Rnnsdell, of Louisiana, nnd Senator Fletcher, of Florida, extended tho formal Invitation to tho President. Mr. Wilson declared his Inability to nttend was due entirely to "heavy pressurn of public business." Ho told his callers he could not promlso even to attend any of the sessions of the organization, Tho criticism leveled at tho Rivers and Harbors Bill at tho last session of Con gress, which resulted In Its heavy re duction. Is to be answered at the con ference of those who are In favor of such expenditures. ARCHITECTS' ELECTION Philadelphinn Slated for Vice Presi dent of American Institute. WASHINGTON. Dec. 3,-The following ofllcers are elated for"electlon today at the national convention of the American In stitute of Architects: R. CUpton Sturgls, of Boston, president: Thomas R, Kimball, of Omaha, Neb., first vlco president; D. Knickerbocker Boyd, of rhiladelplila, second vlco president: Burt u. Fenner. of New Trork, secretary, i C Mauran, of St.! Louis, treasurer. Open competition for, plans for pu buildings and standardization of arch tects' fees were committee recommenda tlons. The institute's gold medal will be pre sented tonight to Louis Pascal, French architect. French Ambassador Jusserand and Secretary of State Bryan will Bpcak. ; uurt archi- fiCJIOOI.S ANIl COLLEGES PHILADELPHIA Both Sexes Privnfp I (wniK Cllt Service, Shorthand, rnvatc ucasuua jSw,kkeepinti Engii.h. Mlia Mason. 5S3 Lafaette bids.. Blh& Cheat. RESTORED WOMAN "ACTUALLY DEAD," DOCTOR DECLARES Surgeon Describes Manipu lation of Heart Which Produced Respiration Af ter All Hope Seemed Lost LOS ANGELES, Cal., Dec. 3. "Actually dead for 10 minutes," In tho words ot a physician, Mrs, Walter W. Akors, wife of tho CnMfornln manager for tho Inter national Fruit Products Company, and onco prominent In Boston society, was restored to llfo following nn operation, nnd todily physicians say she will ulti mately recover. "Tho 'raising' was not from n theo retical death, or stato of coma, as It Is ordinarily understood," said Dr, 1'. M. Williams, who with Dr. C. S. Hutchison performed tho operation. "Mis. Akcrs was actually dead. Her heart had slopped functioning; there was no pulso; tho eyes wcro fixed In the glare which spell3 to every medical man tho eternal sleep; thcro was no response to tho usual tests. The patient won dead. "The end came during the progicss of a major operation for laparotomy. Mr. Akcrs, who was awaiting tho result of tht operation in an adjoining room, was summoned, nnd expressed his belief in stantly that all was over. Respiration had no effect. "Then Doctor Hutchinson Inserted, his hand through the abdominal incision mado during the course of tho operation: slow ly, carefully, until tho diaphragm was reached. One finger grasped tho top of tho heart; his thumb was at the bottom. A slight, compression, another and nn othcr, followed, until the surgeon's hand was contracting and dilating the organ of llfo In simulation of natural heart throbs. "Tho arteries responded after a time, and then tho faintest respiration fol lowed. "After that the patient so far recovered that It wus necessary to ndmlnlstcr a new uncsthetlc In order that the surgical operation might be concluded." GRANGERS F0R.DISARMAMENT Resolutions Also Favor Prohibition and V. S. as Mediator. WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 3. Numer ous resolutions, Including those favoring temperance, reduction of armament and action of tho United States In doing all posslblo to bring nbout peace In Europe, were offered In tho meeting of Pomona New Castle County Orango today and referred to a committee, composed pf H. L. Dllworth, J. A. Dcnney and Alex ander Guthrie, for consideration. Worthy Master William H. McCoy presided at the meeting and Mayor Harrison W. Howell welcomed tho niombcra of the body to this city. Worthy Overseer Wil liam P. Daurain responded on behalf of the order.' William H. McCoy was re-elected mas ter and William P. Nnudaln was re elected overseer for. tho ensuing two years. Tho session will concludo lato this afternoon. FRENCH AIR SCOUT KILLED PARIS, Hea 3. Aviator Marc Pourpre, hero of tho Khartoum flight, has been killed while reconnolterlng in tho Somme district. Devon Country Place As Mr, John Williams Patten, of Devon, is disposing at public sale of his beautiful furn ishings from his resi dence, he lias given us instructions to enter tain offers for the sale of his property near the station, consisting of stone Colonial resi dence, stable, 7J4 acres, stream of water and fine old shade. For Fuller Particulars see Wm.H. Wilson & Co. Morris Building, Phila. Pa. mmmmsm .' - f '.m . 9 - .11 a. JT ,-i. ji ft?.-".!--- CS for-nia-fSDa'y awaftB-'SV'afti Bi&gag ' wpr t, . m j. , Make your plans now, Get nil the facts, figures and information about this wonderful trip. Most of the way in calm seas and moderate temperature. In American built shins flying the U, S, flag. Each ship accommodates over 600 first- - jf class passengers, The Great Northern sails from Philadelphia,- f Jan; 27, tha Northern Pacific sails Fcb'y 17, stopping at U LACSLfrllA "iiiify1" "' """JSliriiii i .fcL&JIIsislhMl&if&A w Panama, San Diego and Los Angelos (San Pedro, Magnificent New Steamships "Great Northern" and "Northern Pacific fHiues These, palatial sisUr ships are built tor regular service. sxsrr nther dav. between a&n j:ranciscQ ana Portland. Ore-1 lauallnir tlntl - --- - . ana rates vutv rail. California 1 excursion tickets miv be routed V nv those niD3 (IUCI uain B steals ana licrtW wltb- out a,o,(ii 1 1 e u a t charge. X ? 9L "S. imi, eesn b s.w For Full Information MtMv&tMWM, te., addrew M M. Hub- 4 feart, ,SW OtiesUiit St . or i. W. PnamulL fii all iKket w Twins gsa. I Store Opens 8iS0 A. M WANiAMAKER'S mwwvamaMmana Stor6 Closes A M, th e Full Christmas Swing at Wanamaker's Time and Tide Wait for No Man The low tide of the sea just in front of me has left a long, narrow, sand bar on which a flock of sea gulls are revelling with the fish stranded on the bar when the tidb fell away. I am watching the white birds as the sea rises to cover that stretch of sand. One after another they spread their wings and fly away to find a wider, longer, higher feeding ground in sight. Short indeed is the time given to do the things we wish. The man who does not do Monday's work until Wednes day is on the road to bank ruplcy with his life work. Each day and hour in this establishment has its duty to replace, before the store opens the next morning, the various classes of merchandise .that were sold th6 day before. Today's vacated places upon our shelves and tables must be refilled by Sunrise of tomorrow. The busiest elevators arc the freighters that are constantly on the go. Wc shall be ready when you come. SIGNED AJfm Ddcember S, 1014. TtHRISTMAS Music on the Grand Organ at 8:30 A. M. and 5:45 P. M. The morning recital is an extended one, lasting about 45 minutes. Store Notes Tho Crayoln picture tracer la for little children not quito up to paints; 60c. TVu'rd Floor, Market. Diaries for 1015 are in Com mercial Stationery; ono which seems to bo liked is Gc. Subway Gallery, Juniper. Many bankers nnd lawyers take to round-eye shell spectaclo for homo or office reading. Main Gallery, Chestnut. Tho Sundial calendar is ac commodating; it holds a photo graph of any size; 10c. Camera Shop, JUreiit JVoo)-, Cctttraf. Each year people tako more to scientific gifts. A good aneroid barometer can be had for 55, and up. ilfai'tt Gallery, Chestnut. Asbestos heater-pipe covering to economize heat is three cents a square foot. Subway Floor, Chest nut. To see grotesque conceits in stone garden ware drop in nt tho Treasure Corner, Fifth Floor, Chestnut. A good steel is as necessary as n good carver; hold tho blades at nn angle of about 15 degrees that's how tho butcher sharpens his. Subway Floor, Central. The latest miniature camera is "the watch pocket Carbine." Its negatives can be enlarged for newspaper pictures. Main Floor, Central. "Man lives from hour to hour, especially the dinner hour." A gas range times the dinner to the min ute a bad chimney is no differ ence. Subway Floor, Central. Thread silk "ladders" when tho thread is broken; spun silk does not. Hence the new French silk stockings for women have spun silk double tops whore the garter clasps; $2.50. Silk Stocking Shop, Main Floor, Market. Necessity is both a mother and a discoverer; she discovered for us an American manufacturer who could duplicate so well these ki mono sleeve wool spencers which first came from Switzerland and sold out quickly; ?1.50. Main Floor, Market. Furs That Would Make Splendid Gifts Here is a massive set of blue fox which might be chosen for either a rosy blonde or brunette. The neckpiece is a singfc skin and the muff another over draped velvet, a tail on one side and a bow on the other, $150 is the price. A black fox set as becoming to a girl as tojher mother has a one-skin collar with two heads and an oval muff outlined with fox, $125. A set for a conservative woman is of blended Hudson Bay sable, very dark brown, for $275. A creamy Russian fitch set charming for a bright-faced young girl- is a simple pillow muff and little cravat for $60. Mole fichu and polo muff, very graceful and soft, with high collar, $105. Kolinsky set on brown chiffon velvet, the polo muff with tails at one end, $150. A monkey choker and long-shaped muff, $45. A taupe-dyed wolf, so silky it can hardly be told from fox, is a beauty for $60. A skunk set with "acorn" ornaments and five-skin muff is $120. (Third Floor, Cheatnul) For the Second Day of the Christmas Fashion Sale These Terms: If you want the best possible suit for $10 ask to see the cheviots and poplins. At $15 there are suits'of cheviot and fancy worsted, some fur-trimmed, and serges with velvet collars. At $10.50 there are three styles with long and short coats ; some with caracul cloth trimmings. At $18.75 there is a surprising lot of broadcloths, corduroys, serges and poplins. Fur or velvet are their decorations. At $22.50 is a charming copy of a Pre" At $23.50, broadcloths trimmed with fur. At $25 are broadcloth suits short jacket styles and a striking model with long wide gathered skirt and short blouse coat. At $30 broadcloth suits of much beauty trimmed with caracul cloth. At $35 are velvet suits with short coats. At $-15 country suits, conservative tailored suits and velours with creamy fitch the variety is so great. At $50 are fine suits out of our own stocks, including imports. Between $G7.50 and $100 are the fine individual suits you may even secure a French original or two if you're fortunate ! 200 Velvet Dresses are $18.75 and $25 street and house dresses, many with fur, many in green, navy and black. 500 Brand New Coats Also Specially Priced A rrive First a group of wool plushes, zibelines and broad cloths made up into big pleated coats with plush collars, price $16.50. Straight coats of a tight curly cloth like fine boucle, in navy, brown, green and black, price $18.75. Coats of Arabian lamb, all black, big and loose, $15. Broadtail cloth coats with fitted waists and full skirts, $25. Beautiful black zibelines, imported, at $35 and $37.50. All from makers havingiheir clean-ups. (Klmt Kloi Central) Toasted Marshmallows 25c a Pound Fresh - vanilla marshmallows, coated in chocolate and toasted to a delicious crispness. You'll enjoy n pound or morel 50c a box for two pounds of as sorted chocolates. Delicious chocolates and bon bons, COc and 80c a pound. And it isn't too early to leave your Christmas orders. Children's Sweaters and Other Warm Garments 85c for children's sweaters in, blue, gray, red or white; 1 to 3 Cither sweaters, ?1.50 and $2,25; 6 to 14 year sizes; roll collars. $1 for stockinette drawer leg gings in brown, navy, black or white; 2 to 6 year sizes. . 75c to ?1 for Boys' Olivpr Twist suits; some with white waists and striped bluo or brown trousers. $1.25 for Oliver Twist suits in white poplins; 2 to 5 year sizes. (Subivuy Floor, Slarkct) Fine Manicure Sets in Cases Compact and convenient little cases that a man or a woman wiU find useful at home or when travel ing.. One may choose simple little cases with just a few pieces like the case at f 1 with five articles ; or mora elaborate affairs like the handsome leather case with founj tean pieces in mother-of-part at S42. And between the two extremes ore case of many, many kinds with all the little pieew that are necaary in keeping the hands in order. XJUala Floor, CUuuO. Toys Largest Toy Store in the world on the Third and Fourth Floors. Wide, straight aisles, plenty of fresh air, absolute safety and no confusion or crowding. And the most and best toys. (Third and Fourth Floor, Slarkct) Bearing Upon the 'Christ mas Cut Glass Sale We can tell you that the variety is still good, but what, exactly, does that mean? Having done some counting, we can tell, so this is exactly what is does mean; 25 low berry dishes, from ?1.50 to $10. 12 styles of Celery Trays, from $1.85 to $6. 12 different styles of iee cream trays, from 6 to $18. 12 different styles of mayonnaise sets, from ?25 to $8.75. 20 different styles of basket t from SB to 23,50. 80 different styles of vinegar or oil cruets, from SI to ?8.Mj 18. different stylos, et IWR duaes, 30 different kinds of flowered vases, from a bud vase for $1 to an American Beauty vase for $50. 12 styles of Rose Centre Vases, from $6 to $30. 20 styles of water pitchers, from $2 to$16. lBMules of sugar and cream sets, from $2 to $5.50. 50 styles of Bon Bon or Olive dishes, from 85c to $3. 25 styles of compotes, from $1.60 to $16. 25 styles f berry er Salad bowls, frowns to $13.5, from' S3 to $7.50. And many others. (Fourth Floor, Central) Show of Fine Quilts There are reasons, many and good, why this is a col lection of -"quilts without a duplicate. One reason is be cause we make seventy-five per cent, of all the satin quilts we sell and the other twenty five per cent, comprises the pick of the best workrooms of America and France, Making so many of the quilts we sell insures for our customers a practically un limited choice of patterns and kinds, and a wonderful choice of designs that cannot be had outside of this store, Judged by outside valua tions the prices of our quilts are much below the market. As gifts for housewives these things are unsurpassed. We have an especially fine group of quilts filled variously of lamb's wool, goose, down or real eiderdown, all in im ported satin coverings, the patterns of which cover the whole top of the bed withou a seam. These are $22.50, f and ?85 up to 90 each. The tmeat group at mi 1 ade up of a nuF .made up W French quilts eov&wnt satin and trimmad wnh B navetce, duny and Arabian Jaeasat $150, $gQ and $3W "-tMJMWgJUk "'" JOHN WANAMAKER lffiHEpSHrQ t mm THmwnBiwniiMirrrnt