B . ( v fp EVENING LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1014. & Spp ; fffl r MANY GOUNCILMEN FAVOR ERECTION OF MUNICIPALSTADIOM John P. Connelly and Presi dents of Both Legislative Branches Among Those Expressing Enthusiasm. Quick action by Counclti to provide for erection of the great municipal stadium here, according- to plana outlined by E. J. Dcrlet, at the Jovian League' meeting In the hotel Adelphla yesterday. Is for ihndowed by the kindly feeling of many Councllmen toward the proje.t. John P. Connelly, chairman of the Finance Committee, whose approval will go far toward assuring favorable notion on the stndlum ordinance; George Mc Curdy, president of Common Council, and Harry C, Ranaley, president of Select Council, woro among those who declared themselves heartily In favor of building the stadium. According to Mr Berlet, an ordlnanco providing funds for the stadium will be Introduced in Councils within a few weeks. NATURE OP THE PLANS. ' These plans for the atadlum provide for building a new commercial museum on the Porkwny, conversion of one of the Commercial Museum buildings Into a com bination convention and exhibition hall, and construction of a gigantic stadium enorth of the Pennsylvania railroad tracks and east of tho Glrard avenue bridge. )The stadium would seat 65.000 to IOOlOOO persons and Its cost probably would not exceed J 100,000. Promoters of the plan as- nert that rentals would repay cost of the structure within six years and that It then would become a source of great revenuo to tho city. "The stadium would not be a burden to the taxpayers." Jlr. Berlet .said today. "The city would be able to rent the stad ium for cames' and meets of all kinds and the revenue would be large. Tho atadlum Is not to be classed with ordi nary city Improvements. You cannot collectS money for a parkway or a mu seum, but the stadium will be for rent. If our Ideas are followed out, and Its cost will soon be repaid to the city." Influential members of Councils virtu ally promised vigorous support for the - stadium ordinance. "You cannot overestimate my Interest in the matter," said George McCurdy, t prealdent of Common Council. "I have Jtbelieved for years that a atadlum was BBomethlnR- Philadelphia needed very bad- ly. I will do everyqthlng In my power for It. Of course. It would be Impossi ble to forecast the fate Of an ordinance providing for the stadium, b'ut I should say there" would be many Councllmen In favor of It. The work would require) the employment of hundreds of workmen and at this time there are many In need of aid. The stadium would be a great thing for Philadelphia." JOHN P. CONNELLY FAVOHABLE. John P. Connelly declared: "I am In (avor of anything that will aid In the development of Philadelphia. V ,1 believe a stadium would be of great '.advantage to the city. I am heartily ; In favor of a project that holds promise of aiding the city." Sentiment In both branches of Councils equally was favorable. Harry C. Hans ley, president of Select Council, replied ! briefly but with emphasis. i "A stadlum7" he asked. "I am for ; It. I am decidedly for it. A stadium J would be a great thing for Philadelphia. Colonel Sheldon .Potter, of Select Coun- 5 ell, declared Philadelphia was very much in need of a stadium. "A stadium not only -would provide a place for playing all big baseball and 6 football games, but enoourage athletlo f activity In Philadelphia," Colonel Potter POSTBAG iROM BATTLE FRONT First-hand Accounts of Land and Sea Conflicts Told by the Fighting Soldiers and Sailors Themselves. said. "I am convinced that few things t would be of greater benefit td Fhlladel phla. Every one needs exercise, and the $ presence of a great stadium ln,the centre 5 of the city would inspire many to take It 4 up. Besides that, the stadium would be '-V an Important factor in developing Phlla T dalphla. As an advertising feature, It would count heavily for the city." 'f Henry J. Trainer, 6t Select Council, said '-.- ho would support a stadium ordinance If fc some one "got it In shape." t-I don't know anything about the de tails of the plan," said Mr. Trainer, "but rf It sounds like a good thing. If the plan i g takes shape I'll be for it." Robert D. Drlpps, minority leader of Common Council,, believed Philadelphia 5 needd a stadium. "1 should want to know the sequence of the projects the city now I has under consideration," said Mr. Drlpps, Jjf, "but if the stadium plan did not threaten .to Interpose Itself befdre something more Vitally concerning the city, I would be very strongly in favor of tt." 3 ITke real war correspondents e( the present European struggle an the men in the trenches and tha man on tha quarter deck, Professional er en are net permitted at the front. All they know 1$ what they can glean from the wounded occupant! of am Alliance taken to the rear. Tha Evening Ledger will pHnl from ttma to time the only Intimate tide of tha war the reflections of soldiers and eailore tn theiflletten home. Oerman htten, iohen obtainable, at well o thtta of the Allies, will be printed.) Bees Plenty of Fighting Ahead IFrom Lance-Bergeant Darley, of the lttth Hussars, who has fust been awarded the distinguished conduct medal Our first meeting with our friends, the enemy, was not very pleasant, as about the third shell that was sent over went amongst our horses, cutting one Of them clean In half and wounding others. Being sensible creatures, the rest stam peded, leaving us In the firing line. One could not help laughing afterward, as I doubt If a Derby winner would have kept up with them. Fortunately we got them; back with the exception of one or two. A very tiny piece of shell went through th'a muscle of my shoulder, but It was so small that I did not oven know It until some time afterward. There was eer tilnly no pain and no bleeding. I thought of Edmund Payne's salng in "The Girl From Utah, "Oh I I like this. I'll come here again'" . . . Mustn't .talk of holidays jet, as we are out he to fight plenty of time for that when peace is declared. There Is n rumor of further promotion, but we must take Asqulth's advice, and "Walt and see." Ban Gantlet of Tire From Private J. Tonge, Hampshire-' Regiment, to his colleagues in a Wool wich business house! We thought wo were In for oud last march tho other evening. When going through a village which had ben reported clear, at about 11 (clock, they opened Are from both sides of the street with Maxim guns and rifles, and from two guns at the top of the street. We were the leading company. Our casualties were IS wounded and none very seriously. But I think we frightened them by running close to the houses. They evi dently thought there were more of us than there were. The following day we got a Held gun. and with one shot killed two and wounded 15, as well as blowing their barricade and machine guns to bits. Whllu it lasted the previous evening it was like hell let loose. I dodged be hind a corner and was Just In the act of taking aim when li-it six shots went past my eyes; so got a bit further back for a second. Then I tried to scj where every ono else wns, and they were retiring down the road, I got a shower of Bhots at my feet like a lot of jumping crackers, and I tell you I had no Idea I could Jump so high, and I think It was an act Of God that I was not hit. The following morning the village baker gave us the bread that the Germans had demanded for themselves. They are still waiting for It. I afterward went out on an observation post, where at a farm they wero only toc pleased lo see us, making coffee and making us have something to eat; and they will not take anything for it. The Germans had previously been there and drunk all their wine, etc. They are fond of throwing everything outside the .house when they leave, but they had nc time for that as we were hard after them. I Intended having a week in camp for my holiday, but did not Bargain ror this length, eh? But as long as I enjoy good health and retain a whole skin I must be very thankful what do you say? Saved Transport Under Eire Corporal J, O. Johnson. Reservist 1st Middlesex Regiment, mentioned in Sir John French's dispatch, writes: Npw that we have been reinforced we are giving the Germans something very hot. It Is big gun fire from morning until night, then It Is one mass of rifle firing, and it makes one turn to ice when daylight cornea to see the sights that meet the eye. It is absolutely murder Itself, I am very pleased to tell you that I have been recommended for the French dis tinguished service medal for saving the transport and carrying seven men out of the way of the Germans. I think I went mad at the time, but the next morning the general sent for me and told me he had great pleasure In recommending me. S Three Men Killed When Slate Falls TERBE HAJJTE;. Ind., Dec, l.-Three men are dead and one ia Injured prob ably fatally, by a fall of slate at the Speedwell mine in West Terra Haute. JiffiliBllffittW-liaWmW'.MilWltU Tbe Overcoat v You Want Is Here mmmitmmimimmamaaasmm mmtmtmmmmtittfamtmmmmmttimim wsaaasjassa Our varied stowing en compasses the needs or every -man you will find the style you like at the price you want to pay. The assortment forms a complete and interesting m stvle exhibit embracmri all fashionable models, and the fahricg and colorings ap pro vedf or this seasons wear. Full values in every grade at $15, $20, $25, $30 up to $55 Jacob Reed's Sons 1424-1426 CHBSTNUT STREET Wgmm 's0mjiim!mmmjimmii l Ifl H B Is 1 STOnK OPENS 8130 A. M. AND CLOSES AT 0 P. M. V ". ' SlIAIL OH FIIONB OHIIEtlS FILLF-D ' " '. ' ,.'.---... ' . -'"" uge New Stocks Await Christinas Purchasers : gj ll ; Umbrellas Men's and Women's The Nicest Kind of Giftl $1.75 Value-"$lw25 Union taffeta. For men and women! 20 nnd 28 Inch sties. Have pretty plain nnd fancy handles; silk case and tassel. FIRST FLOOn, 8T & MARKBT STS. HATS TRIMMED FIIEE OF CHARGE Market Double Yellow Trading Stamps With Every 10c Purchase Until Noon Filbert Eighth AFTER THAT, UNTIL CLOSING TIME, SINGLE STAMPS Seventh V2r JEtTUr ooa uav v;; The Variety is Largest and Prices Lowest of Any Time Yet This Season. The st6ry we have just bought a leading mnker's over-stock. The price paid just about covers the cost of materials the expenso of making ia not counted In at all. Wo pass tho saving on to you and just In time for your holiday enjoyment. Ordinarily They Would Sell for $15, $18, $20, $25 S: $9.75,$1 1.75,?12.75,$15 Fine looking coats offering choice of splendid warm mixtures or good quality smart chinchillas all-wool and of best colors. All M WtMMUWWMMW ,vvvjvvvvvvvvvvvtvvvvvv-vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv y To Select His Balmacaao I You don't have to pay out any money at all when you gel Christ mas Olfts With Yellow TrarHnir Stfimns And they nre things of better qual ity than you can net with other stamps. Gloves Are Useful Gifts And we have the beat makes at much less than tisuat prices Women's $1.50 Kid $1 Gloves One and two-clasp, round seam nna pique sewn. uiacK, wniie nnd L colors, , with self and con trastlnrr backs. Women's $2 Kid Gloves, $1.50 Finest French real kid. Two-otasp, round seam and plqua sewn. Have Paris point and nat embroidered backs. Black, white, tan. arny and biscuit, also whlte-wlth-black and black-wlth-whlte backs. Misses' and Boys $1.25 $1, Cape Gloves A P. X. Jt, one-clasp. Tan, white and black. rmsT Fijoit, EiaiiTir st. bids Fot Men Who Prefer a Smart Box or Semi-Fitting Overcoat Regular $15, $20 and $25 Values $10, $13.75 and $18 Of fine fancy mixtures also blue nnd black kerseys slnsle or double breasted effects and some sllk-llned. Men's Winter Suits Worth $16.50 and $25 SPECIAL $10, $13.50 Stylish all-wool fabrics, beau tifully tailored. CORRECT EVENING CLOTHES FOR MEN $25.00 Full Dress and $ Tuxedo Suits 15 Fine quality; splendidly tailored. Have silk nr -.atlii faclnc and satlne-flnlshed Vonetlan 1 iinlno- Ilc-n1nr and extra sizes. $3 & $3.50 Evening $ Vests Will make a very appreciable gift. (lowered materials and pure white, and extra sizes. .69 Of pretty $ Jtegular We Are Ready to Outfit Every Boy for the Holidays, Too Here are tho smnrtest fashions In nice quality, serviceable material and offering a real economy in price. Suits, Reefers, Overcoats and Balmacaans $5.50 Values, S2.98$6,5 Valucs $3.98 $8.50 Values $4.98 Boys' $5.00 Raincoats- Special $ 2.85 A gift sufrKCStlon nnd prettily boxed. Slip-ons with S cemented seama nnd absolutely waterproof. Sizes 6 to IS years. J SECOND FLOOIt SEVENTH AND MARKET STS. 4VVVWVVVMVVWMA! Another Unusual Sale of The entire surplus cancellation And floor samples from ft manufacturer whose reputation la of the highest for dressy sturdy footwear. Sveru pair ia guaranteed in every particular a new pair for any that fails. Shoes for Boys and Girls Children's $2 & $f Af $2.25 Shoes .... -H-- Patent coltskln. dull Kunmetal calf; welted and flexible sewed oak solos; high and regular out; button styles. Sizes 8!4 to 11. Children's $1.75 and 51 OC $2Shoes...,. X,M Of patent coltskln, dull nun-metal calf: dull and cloth tops; flexible Children's $1 to $1.50 CQC Shoes u7 4 White Nu-buck, patent coltskln, tan and combination effects; wedge sew'ed white oak soles. Sizes 6 to 8. "eels. Sizes 4 to 8, Boys' $2.50 and $1 QO $3 Shoes x.iw About D00 pairs in lot. Come In nil leathers, hand-welted and flexible sewed oak soles. All sizes 1 to Gtf In lot. SUPPERS 'Are Always an Acceptable Cflf. Children's $1.50 to $2 $1 Shoes Of dull or shiny leathers: button style; solid oak leather soles. Sizes Si to 2. Misses' $2.25 $2.50 Shoes and n.55 Of genulno gun-metal calf, patent coltskln. some tan Russia calf; welted and flexible sewed white oak soles; button style; regular and high cut Sizes 11 to 2. FIRST FLOOR. NORTH For Men: Romcos, Everetts and Operas 1.00 Slipper DSo S3 Slippers 31.49 S2J0 Slippers St.08 Women's Dolgcville Felt Juliets Bl.30 Values B8e S3 Value , t)lAO Misses' & Children's Felt Juliets Ribbon and fur-trimmed. Sixes O to S 79c Slse S to 11 80a Slaes lift to 2 OSa ARE FURS CHRISTMAS YOUR LIST? Our Annual December Sale Offers Extraordinary Savings on the Hand- And perhaps most Important of all Is our broad guarantee l.'hlch unconditionally protects the Inexperienced against ail) imsreiiresomuiwii in mil w. $35 Fur Sets $22.50 Red Fox has new barrel shape muff and double neckpiece. Ulaek Fox and .Raccoon hae bolster muffs and animal neckpieces, mounted with natural head and brush tall. II russets Lynx are in novelty style. They are of selected pelts and lined with peau de cygne or guaranteed satin. 40 SIIjVKIl-GItAY AMEIUOAX OI'OSSUSI 897 fifi SETS lu Extra large muff and novelty scarf. tin SKUNIC-DYED AND NATURAL 811,- OQ 7C vnn raccoon sets ? u WO HUDSON SI5AI. 15 FltKNCH 9EALJ1 fy75 (Fitch Trimmed) QQ.T5 MUFFS AV SET '' S40 HUDSON SEAL fOCi J30SKUNK Sl4.75 OI'OSSUSI 31UKFS TT MUFFS. Children's & Misses' $1.50 QQr to ?9Q Cfl to$32.50Furs OC ,OU An exceptional variety of the prettiest styles for young folks. SECOND FLOOR ARE MUCH ictor Records &gBiSaF&& or ,... vnn want tha varv latest selections, and we can offer the widest range, including practically every record in the entire Victor catalogue. On Our Club Plan Wo Sell Victor Records at the Cash Price In Convenient Payments NO TRADING STAMPS WITH RECORDS. Low Prices That Should Tempt Most Misses and Women to Choose An Extra Smart Suit or Coat for the Holidays We are straightening up stocks also receiving the choice reserve lots from many leading makers the Outer Aooarel clearance prices throughout will amaze you. Misses' $18.50 $10 QQ Top Goats, kJU Smart seven-eighths and full-length styles. Picture shows one. They're splendidly tailored from fine zibelines, mixtures, ker seys, Scotch plaids and chinchillas, in black, blue and brown mixtures many quite dressiiy trimmed with fur cloth or velvet. Juniorsl$850 $ j Top Coats, Practical and dressy styles, in mixtures and tweeds. Made Bal macaan effect with full ripple and side belts. Misses' $16.50 $1Q OUlvS . a...... Six chic fashions. One Pictured. Cleverly tailored, good looking suits, many dressiiy finished with velvet collor and cuffs or with real fur and all richly silk lined. Materials include serges, diag onals and zibelines, in black, blue, gray, brown and green. ecoS$16.50 In cross bar pebble cheviot of Holland blue, black, brown, green and navy blue. Has belt, Balmacaan sleeves, military collar of caracul cloth and buttons to match. SECOND FLOOK SECOND FLOOR f.. -L ItUttlt jK a mlL i llsr "fl lHlillllllll I , II oflv - MmlWsH III i PuTi 111 l n Mtmr I 1 1 E) II i Oil JP 11 I inn U ' (A IA l j inNMt4WU,HllimillHNIIHItUIIIHIIIMHHHtlllMIIM.NU.N(tHIMHHHIWHIIHHHII Jevelry Silverware Handsome Gifts Considerably Under Usual Prices Women's $16.50 14-Kt. ?10 Qg Watches Handsome open-face watches with plain polished cases; genuine Elgin movements; fully guaranteed. scuV2?. ". '14.75 & '16.25 dotd-nlled oases; guaranteed twenty-nve year; open face, plain pousnea or .;y .nsrovsu .-.. ...... and 17 Jeweled Elgin or Waltham movements. ,s to w. yaiibiu 3 9g to 34tso Set with diamonds or pearls. In combination with other Jewels. AH on solid-gold chains, with soldered Jinks. T TO 830 DIAMOND SET SOAHP A QQ frt OG FINS tVO " & Gold and platinum mountings. St.60 TO S15 SOLID GOLD QO fr '12 9 A CUFFLINKS ,.,.,... SOC IU li.iJO In Roman or English finish; plain or fancy designs; some with diamond settings. Sterling Silver Toilet Ware, In Cases 1? TO 30 DIIUSII, COMB Q QO i Ofi 7 AND HIHUOIl 8BTS-. w.ffO W AU.J VSiV0 1S MN,CW,,B '1.98 to '9'98 V''1"0 98c to'11,50 CorapUU with cup, brush and mirror FjnST FLOOR, EIGHTH AND MARKET STRJB8TS ON SALE IN THE SUBWAY STORE An Importer's Entire Stock of Marabou Enormous purchase at 33c on the dollar $3 Neck Pieces, 98c S4.00 A S4.G0 1 JC 4 SI yfQ stoi.ksa no.tsl.O J..7 $6.00 to SS.00 STUL.ES & no AS '1.98, '2.49, '2.98 S8.00 o QQ !otaao QQ MUFFS . MUFFS OtOiJ Ready-for- Wear Hats 52.98 Oil if Sketched. Ultra smart styles.ln silk, velvet and satin, trimmed with fur and ribbon fancies. Children's Hats, $1.98, $2.49 and 2.98 Afaojff in Our Qto Worhrom, Till !" fW will m BUBVAY Our Toys the Talk o' the Towfi A wonderful variety of new, clever toys not to be found anywhere else. And prices the lowest, too. Santa Claus is here ready to hear the children's wants and shake hands with them. IlOCKINn SHOO FIATS, OSc. 1,S3, 1.40 and 41.08. "WOOD WIIKELUAIUIOWS, SSc, SOc, 70c to 41.49. GUILD'S SECHETARV DESK with glass, 3.23. TOY FUIIMTIIHE burrau. chif fonier and cblua eloaets at -3c, 39c, -iSe and OSc WOODEN SWIN Q IVO HOUSES. 8-I.23, 3.25, 10.15 lo 11.25. VELOCIPEDES with rubber tires, 3.4 2&H, f3.V5 and 3.TS, CHILDnH.VS MISSION AND OAJi HIGH. HACK C1IAIHS, 30e. V. M, AUTOMOOILE, 1S.4D, FAST MAIL, I3.0S STOIUl KING SLEDS, OSo, ),13 nud 81.08, HAG DOLLS, SSc, 4Sc, OSa to, S4.D3. s UQLL HATS, SOc, PSr, SIS (a 92.40. MECIIANUJAL UOATS, 38c, e, me, l3 to 93A9, 3IOMCBVS O.V STRING, S3c, S9e sad 7Se. MECHANICAL TANGO DAWCEUS I Bft. FOURTH FIKK. Hosiery Underwear Pleased the Man Who Gets Gifts Vert Practical Gifts Women's Burson" Stockings SUplr1 Three ejn p" 1 A Inbox , 4- pair. OU pair AO The only stock! ne tliat Is knit to fit without a seam. Have narrow ankle, widened leg. Coma In medium weight black cotton. NBCKWBAR SPECIALS COLLAR & CUFF SBTS all nicely boxed by ro.ue 29c, 35c, SOc, S9q, 75c $1 3 VESTiSISS (tome with cuKj), at 60c, TB, 1, IJS0 to I a,,-,-,-- ,Bf,W!iPWB -W- Jinn i Tt to 81.K9 GC1UTEI, Se, We. We aad II. MARTHA HASIUNOTOJi COL1.AHS, aK and SSe. 1'tftIJB igygWR BITU CLFF8, W. J HAH1HOL 'K W-- .rmwt mahjk homvwl. Women's ?1.25 Silk II Stockings Ingrain, pure thread silk some all sill wffl) lined toMrolhefS have cot ton sofea and tgp. Come IR blaek and popular shoe-top shades, also evening colors. Women's $2 Venetian 51 4Q Silk Vests - BtautUuUy flnltd- Hk b4 white. Women's fl.75 $1 QK Unten Suits.... M41twa wetbt. prt il. riWd. air,V u.'li with kat elbow ana short Jvs-tow iik. sifevetefV uw or short sleet es- leugta Xbm and ul.lt It tJ k ynV Jl T$&fii From Amongr These $Honse Coats, $4Q Hand tailored of excellent double-faee cheviot fn rich shades, with shawl collar, patch pockets and silk frogs. $5.00 Blanket Bath $q QQ Robes a.a70 Pretty two-tone combinations in figured effects. Cat f ull nd long, with roll col lar, side pockets, cord and tassel. $6.00 Shaker Sweater Coats, $4.,flfl High-grade vara in navy, garnet ud Qxieiil wsrra and durable. Have roll eeUar, W aad rtiaforced facing. " New Neckwoar, SOc HANDKERCHIEFS FOR GIFTS A wide variety from which to ch$o$f and at lower prices tfan yost'd -pect. Men's and Women's Initial Handkerchiefs Pure Unea. WenjSH'S) hv sfiv( iMiUala. 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