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SLAY IN TRANSIT
rotLD COST CITY
llLLION DOLLARS
Rector Taylor Shows
njury Faced by Mu-
ilicipality in Opposi-
ion of P. R. T.
Ind of Traction Magnates
thiperils Advantages That i
Vould Be Derived From
Present State of Labor and
Juilding Material Markets.
teumentfl and statistics to show that
jftaelphla would lose approximately $1,-
If the construction of the Broad
Kfand Frankford elevated lines Is ln
JMUly delayed through opposition of
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
",the so-called taxpayer's suit are con
cd In a pamphlet prepared by Director
"or and Issued to the public today,
Egs pamphlet, In substance, Is the same
IHuhe address wnicn Director Taylor had
RiRfAtr1 in rrmtce before th StnfA Public
C9 Commission at Harrlsburg last
r!Tu.M hVhm tt .tin unniMlsalnn AA haI
njnpU the Director to deliver tho ad
onis, and In order that the public might
IMS ui0 ia uuuiumcu in ii ooveroi
Rjfflprlnted for distribution among those
post vitally interested in the transit
prcpa-m.
fjia Ions to Philadelphia, the pamphlet
itows, would result from the falluro to
tike advantage or me present, prevailing
low" prices In building materials, labor.
"n.-t anHiilHIntlnn im1 n4 ,kn Ins,
laUme to tho riding public, who wilt bo
forced to contlnqe using the present slow
surface lines, which can be readily trans
lated Into a loss of dollars and cents.
R.', study of subway and elevated con-
'! I.. V . TT...1. ..It. l. I.J TM AkM
ITSCIS in iew iuijv uiky iiua ivu uucuiui
Ijrfylor to the conclusion that prices of
faiterlals for building and for wages are
lower at the present time than they have
tiln durlnff the last two or three years,
'business prosperity Is now returning,
M' argues, the prices ror material -ana
trie rate-of wages will soon Increase. The
Director says, In part:
Bidders Include a much larger margin'
(cr profit In busy times than In slack
times because In slack times they desire
tfrctaln their organization and will there-
Y- . l Jt a A A-1. ...Itu ..1.. .L.ll
lOfG'QO JJIUU lu KCl. wum .vim umy a Diutui
rcentage or profit.
Comparison of prices In recent lettlngs
Msubway and elevated railroad work in
KjW.-Tork, as furnished by the Public
tetyice commission or jnow iorK wun
Mujjfor similar work two or three years
o.fadlcated an advantage at the ptes-
Hiytlme over trie earlier and over the
pjsJ'jble future rates of from 10 to 25 per
cgn?.ana rauroaa consirucuon worK is
Soiitilng obtained at from 15 to 25 per
rawer than nofmal prices which wero
o or three years ago tor similar
JALi AMOUNTS TO MILLION,
c hli nnmnutatlons unon - this
Ily of prices iri Now-York and, upon
mates of the time loas to the public
ng the surface lines from the" subur-
,r districts, where the two proposed
h-speea lines will run. Director Taylor
glares that upward of $1,000,000 will be
it to the city of Philadelphia should
.a construction of the Broad street sub-
Wlv and thn Frnnkfnrri elavnteH iSa Ha-
Eyed.
SAVINGS OP PROPOSED LINES,
plowing tho time saving which tho
ch-fltieed linen will effort, thn rmmnVilAt-
B Unties: .
The operation of the Broad street
lanway win reduce the time required
wjtravel from City Hall to Broad street
lila Olney avenue from 43 minutes to 22
mites, a saving of 43 minutes on the
'und trip.
From City Hall to the Ph ladeloh a
Wavy Yard, from 28 minutes to 17 min
is, a saving of 23 minutes on tho
and trip.
The Broad street subway will serve
persons and -win save 25,000 hours
day to the traveling public which will
i:lt
he Frankford elevated will reduce
time required to travel from City Hall
Frankford from .55 minutes to 30 mln-
a, a saving of 50 minutes on the round
P.
The Frankford elevated will serve
M00O persons and will save 11,000 hours
Krtday to the traveling public which
Ufuse it."
je pamphlet will be used as a supple
gt to the legal brlefa which City Solid-
van will file with the Public Service
mission tomorrow, in answer to the
mentB offered by the Philadelphia
pld Transit Company and by nuby H.
I, attorney for David is. uanam. at
.'public hearing on Monday.
IGAMIST'S GIRL WIFE
COLLAPSES IN COURT
Bung Woman Arrested With
uawrence Floyd at Lehigh-
?n, on Honeymoon.
i.
little groups left he police court
By Hall today, a woman peing wo
figure of each. When they reached
brridor the young womon In the first
B. cried out. swayed and fell back into
Mms of the other woman, who kissed
Ind comforted her as best she could.
Vomen wexe the wives or Lawrence
iaon Floyd, who. hurried his guards
Cd hs cell, bo that he could get ou
arlng of the terrible sobbings of the
rlcai woman.
young woman whohfv Floyd de
had taken the vltnes stand with
ure and tqid simply how her
r.oon tiad oeen mierrupi -'
n n. &... &,. YiaA taVmn her
f tfelr marriage !a ttO eity Tuesday.
in hAH Tnina. ir.nrv T-IolburB. Of
&nd' fayuga streets. cm forward.
s sight or rtoya n vum . -
hnBi.. .,nn ha aaw that ths older
Kas not going to rush upon him.
M father's, voice broke.
fade thi4 man promise to tk good
El a . r ..,.. i j n.baH htm
w my giri, " ne tmm - j-
I fwa ever Been marriwi. khu w
i aueuioned him every wjr w nm
bow what more I could Wave done.
my girl she wouia never wb
Hive Souder, who m4 tlie arreet,
osd t.l adrutttad tfiQBfMUJUlnn big-
b 51... . i ... A a te hi tirul
rttter tlie honeymoon ! couH,
ffct H i-s a ion
i dt lA . i M.i.dii ;tvoue rlt))o
''a t i .l hU I'HJ.i to Us borne
tuna;., ivejiu Ii w heW
MISS ELSIE FERGUSON
ELSIE FERGUSON TO WED
RICH NEW YORK HANKER
Actress to Bo Bride of Harriman Bank
Vico President.
NEW YORK, July 2D. Announcement
was made last night of tho engagement
of EIbIo Ferguson, actress, to Thomas 13.
Clarke, Jr., vice president of the Harri
man National Bank. The announcement
came anonymously, but Mr. Clarke, at
the Tnlo Club, sold It was true.
"No date for the wedding has been
set," ho added. "I do not know lust how
soon it will take place."
JIIss Ferguson, who lives with her
mother at 222 Central Park South, Is
in tho Adlrondacks on a vacation. Only
recently she returned to New York from
Los Angeles, where she closed a long en
gagement In Hubert Henry Davles play,
"The Outcast." She 'will ryiume her
stage work In September,
Miss Ferguson, whoso age has never
been told In print,. Is probably less than
SO. She began her stage career as a
chorus girl with "The Belle of New
York." Sho appeared later In "The
Strollers" aid "The Liberty Belles."
AVIIllnm A. Brady saw her In London,
believed Bho had talent as a serious act
ress and placed her on tho dramatic stage
In this city. Some of her pucesses were
made In "Caste," "Arizona." "The First
Lady of the Land." "Such a Little
Queen", and "The Strange Woman,"
This will be tho young woman's sec
ond matrimonial venture. Her first hus
band was Fred Hocy, of Long Branch, a
son of the late John Hoey, president of
the Adams Express Company. They were
married in 1007. Young Hoey spent a
largo fortune, and soori after his mar
riage he and his wlfo went to live In
a modestly furnished cottage at the Long
Branch resort. In 1911 she. established a
legal residence In Philadelphia, wjiero she
obtained a divorce. Sho would not sue-under-
the New Jersey law, because she
could get only a limited decree "there.
WILLIAM T. TILDEN DIES;
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER
Continued from l'age One
is thought to have made his condition
worse.
The family home Is "Overleigh," on
McKean nvenue, Germantown. Mr. Til
den la survived by two Bons, Herbert M.
Tilden. who 1b connected with the 'William
T. Tilden Company, and William T. Tll
den, Jr., who waB graduated last spring
from the' University of Pennsylvania.
William T, Tllden, Jr., Is an actlvo
sportsman. He Is the city tennis cham
pion of Philadelphia.
Mr. Tllden, who was 60 years old, be
came ill July 16. Dr. George A. Cam
eron, who has been attending him, de
scribed the aliment as a general weak
ening of the constitution. It was recog
nized as serious,, but at first It was not
thought that he would die.
A few days ago it became apparent
that Mr. Tllden had little or no chance
to recover. Relatives and close friends
were notified. They kept hospital at
tendants busy with hourly Inquiries as
To Mr. Tllden's condition.
Mr. Tllden was 60 years old. He was
born In Saint Georges, New Castle Coun
ty. Del., but ho came to Philadelphia as a
child and lived here nearly all his life.
He was the son of Dr. Edwin Marmaduke
Tllden and Wllllamlna Tatem Tllden.
Tall, erect, of distinguished appearance
and genial disposition, Mr. Tllden had a-
host of friends, his nguro was a ramiuar
sight on Broad street and In the neigh
borhood of the Union League, where he
made his home in recent years. He was
immaculate in dress and Invariably wore
a white carnation.
Mr. Tllden through his business and so
cial connections was known to many men
of prominence throughout the country.
He was president of the Union League
for three years. John Grlbbel succeeded
him to the presidency of the Union
League last .December. Mr. Tllden wad
at one time a director and secretary of
the Manufacturers' Club. He was also a
director of the Union National Bank and
of tho Fire Association of Philadelphia,
One of Mr. Tllden's closest personal
friend was former President William
Howard Taft They Invariably were
much together when the latter came to
this city. Mr. Tilden generally meeting
the ex-President at Broad Street Sta
tion and taking him to the Union League
In his autgmoblle. .,
Mr. Tllden waa known as the 'father
of fireproof school buildings" in this city
because of hia work ss chairman of the
Property Committee of the Board of
Education. Under his direction this com
mlttee spent more than J10.W.00O for ele
mentary and high schools slnee 1506.
The portrait of Mr. Tllden that hung
with thoFe of other former j-mldentg In
the e ttlng room of the Union League
was Placed JnUe hall, draped In black
today. Benealh U was placed a large
VForfheTs't ten years Mr. TW h
bMB aotive in political reform move
rMaker to Wearer DirectISst. 8?0""
HALLAHAN'S
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CAKBBR OF WILUAU T. TlLDBlt
HBltCttAttr AND OLVBMA.N
Bnm at 81. Otorge, WeW Caill
Counly, Del, Uatth , Wis, ton of
Dt Rdwln JformoituJke and irmiamlno
To few nideit,
Ornrttiaied from Central High Bchoot,
Philadelphia, tn 1S71.
Married ltl Btllna Key, of thlf
Ciiu, Wouerrtier 8, 187.
Prominent Jialr and wool merchant
iinre JS60.
Director Union National liank-and
Fire Association 0 Philadelphia.
PoliKcal reformer for 10 lear.
Former cAalfmon Executive Com'
mlltee Dullness Men'a league of 1'hlU
adelphta.
Member Board of Uducatlon.
Former director and tecretaru Man
ufacturers' Club of Philadelphia.
Former president Delaware Bocletsi
of Philadelphia.
Member High Bchoot Altlnxnl, Phila
delphia Historical Bo'ciety, Board of
Trade, Trades League and Bourse.
Clubs Union League, president Islt,
19tS and ltU; Penn, tfermmilotflit
Criclcel, Automobile Club of Philadel
phia, Onteora, In Catskltls.
Home Overhigh, Mcliean avenue,
Oermanlown.
ments. He was chairman of the execu
tive Committee of the Business Men's
League of Philadelphia, member of the
Board of Public Education, the Trades
League, the Bourse and other organiza
tions. Mr. Tllden was a self-made man. He
was educated at tho Central High School
and was graduated with the class of
1872. He did not take advantage of a col
lege education, but launched at once Into
n business career.
In 1879 Mr. Tllden married Miss Sallna
Hoy, daughter of David Hey, of this city,
Mr, Tllden entered the employ of his
father-in-law, who was actively engaged
In the wholesale cloth business. Mr, Tll
den soon demonstrated his business abil
ity and within n few years became Mr,
Hey's partner.
Mr. Tllden engaged In the hair and
wool business In 18S0. when he decided to
launch out for himself. In recent years
Itobcrt K. Bower becntnn hln norinnr
The firm of William T. Tlfden Company
was incorporated several years ago. The
ofllces of the firm are at 261 North Front
street.
For many year3 Mr. Tllden had been
an active club member. He was a mem
ber of tho Penn Club, the Oermantown
Cricket Club, the Philadelphia Automo
bile Club, and of the Onteora Club, In
the CatsklU Mountains. He was a for
mer president of the Delaware Society,
of Philadelphia; the Sons of Delaware,
of Philadelphia, and a member of the
High School Alumni.
Many of Mr. Tllden's friends were
greatly shocked to hear of his death.
He had been In the best of health until
tho past tew months. On account of
Illness he had not been as active as
usual In a business way, but he wanted
to stay In Philadelphia to be In touch
with his nlialrs.
APPRECIATION FROM MR. OR1BBEL.
Among thdse "who knew Mr. Tllden In
timately for many years was John Grib
bel, who succeeded htm as president of
the Union League. Mr. Grlbbel said:
"Mr. Tllden was a man of high Ideals
of beauty, great courage and warm af
fection. He enjoyed accomplishing things
for others far more than for himself. Tho
work of the public schools enlisted his
ardent sympathy and constant care. His
greatest pride was that he was a graduate
of -the Central High School. .
"To him belongs the credit of having In
itiated the fireproof school buildings In
Philadelphia. He was greatly beloved,
by all who came In contact with hm,
His personality was very attractive and
he will bo very greatly missea.
MILITARY CONVICT FLEES
Soldiers Surround Field to Recapture
Deserter Under Year's Sentence.
DELAWARE CITY, Del., July 29.-Pri-vate
Edward J, Watson, of the 3d Field
Hospital, Weyers, Va., who was sen
tenced to a year's Imprisonment for de
sertion three days ago, escaped from a
guard at 9 o'clock this morning. Ho took
refuge In a cornfield. The guard fired
three shots, but missed. Tho entire res
ervation was called out and the corn field
was surrounded. The prisoner was found
at 11:30 o'clock In a hole in the river bank
a half mile from where he escaped.
Court Forbids Use of Trade Name
The Akron Tire Company, Inc., of Phil
adelphia, was granted a preliminary In
junction today by Judge Sulzberger In
Common Pleas Court No. 1 against the
Akron Tire Company, Inc., of New York,
restraining the latter concern from using
within the State of Pennsylvania the
name "Akron Tire Company" ond from
holding Itself out to the public as doing
business under that name.
City Treasury Statement
The amount paid Into the City Treasury
during the week ending last night was
557,163,6S and the payments amounted to
J258.450.M. This, with the balance on hand
from the previous week, not Including the
sinking fund account, leaves a balance
on hand of 510,761,023.61 deposited In vari
ous banks and trust companies.
Sharpless
and
Sharpless.
Reductions
V3 to V-2
SILK SHIRTS, .
$3.50, now $2.50
MADRAS SHIRTS,
281.50. now S1.00
SCARFS... $1.00, now 50c
PAJAMAS, $1.50, now $1.00
$2.50 and $z.uu, now i.o"
Other goods reduced
in like proportion.
125 So. Broad St.
Opposite Union League
BLANKS
Ice Cream, Ices
Fancy Cakes
jultty Rimwm1 tor sp ww
Auto Suburban Delivery
1024-26 Chestnut St
fQK4 JTk'tan till.
UNION LEAGUE
MOURNS DEATH
OFWM.T.TILDEN
Employes Feel Keenly Loss
of former President,
Who' Had Respect and
Affection of All Under
Him.
Death drew a veil of mourning over
the Union League today. In a second
uner me announcement naa Deen re
ceived that William T. Tllden. the
league's former president, had died,
whispering voices took the stunning mes
sage from basement to garret Faces
of the scores of employes that, had been
wreathed In smiles With the new-born
day quickly changed and nadness waa
written on every brow, And It was with
broken voices that Mr. Tllden's passing
wns discussed by old men and young.
Their eyes were dimmed with tears they
did not try to restrain,
Silence, solemn, painful silence, reigned
through the massive building where for
years Mr. Tllden had ruled with a kind
and fatherly hand, Superintendents,
doormen, waiters, all the workers In the
famous old Institution, Up toed through
the luxurious rooms attd apartments and
through tho marble halls, It was as If
death had tailed their beloved father
that the employes of the clubhouse re
ceived the news. And wlthat .came the
old members, friends for years of Mr.
Tllden, who .pondered over the gteat
loss.
Indeed, It Is tho loss of a father that
tho league mourns, for, as one of tho old
est employes put It, "Mr. Tllden was
fhe father of the houso for years." He
was proud of tho Union League. He
Idved It. vNover during the last dozen
years would he allow any opportunity to
pass that would add to Its dignity and
fame. When "5s a boy for the first time
ypung' Tllden walked through Broad
street and passed the handsome, yet slth
pie. structure, he often told how he had
bom within him the desire to become Its
head. And,nover did the desire abate un
til he had gained that enviable position.
EMPLOYES FEEL SORRY.
Surely, to ho member of the great or
ganization did his death bring more grief
than to those men who had worked un
der him for many years. And there waB
not a worker, from the engine room to the
attic, to whom his demise brought no
sadness. For ho knew every one of the
men and called htm by his first name.
Each morning the workers awnlted his
cheery greeting, and his smile was to
them an Inspiration and delight.
As soon as tho message had been re
ceived from the hospital that the leader
wna no more. Superintendent William F.
Homlller called the old employes on 'the
telephone and gave them the sad news.
Ono of Ihe first men to be told was Joe
Gregory, for years stationed at the en
trance as head doorman, now night super
intendent. He also called James Hughes,
who succeeded Joe at the dbor, and
James Rawllngs, the oldest employe of
the teaguo. To each, although expected
for several days, the news came as a
terrible shock. To them, as to workers
In the building, Mr. Tllden's death was
a personal loss. Not only had he been
their respected director, but he was truly
their friend.
No member of the league was to be
found sb regularly In the halls as was
Mr. Tllden. From the time he became a
member of the board "of directors 13 years
ago until he was taken 111. he was con
stantly mlnsllngi wlthnthe workers. And
he found some of his keenest enjoyment
In his association with them,
Frequently he had said that so long as
the employes were loyal to tbr i ilnn
League Its success was assured, and he
was always anxious to . please the men,
to have them take pride In their wee
nnd to keep "them continually pleased with
their Jobs. They knew that he was al
ways for fair play, and his efforts to
have a regular system of promotion In
operation pleased them greatly. The 100
men employed In the-blg Institution knew
this, and there was nothing they would
not do to Bhow their appreciation and
their respect
During live Of six yenrs before he was
chosen president In 1112. whl'e "''airman
of the House Committee, Mr. Tllden de-
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We introduced this car at $1925.
Over 10,000 of -them are in active use.
Without cutting the value one iota
we now offer this car at $1550.
The plant is working on a production
four times greater than ever before.
Consequently we are now able to sell
A Quality Car. .
at a Quantity Price
This is the best value we have, ever offered
and the sales for the past w6ek prp.v$ thst
the wise motor car buyers' m this neigh'
borhood realize, it.,
Stop in and see the car
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W. C. STEELE
. Secretary of tho South ' Haven
Steamship Company, which own
ed nnd operated the ill-fated ex
cursion boat Eastland.
voted much time nnd care to the wel
fare of the men who kept the house In
order and looked after the comfort of
members and guests. And during his
throe terms as president he continued to
direct personally the league's household
affairs. At tho time of his retirement the
employes presented htm with a handsome
traveling bug, and so greatly was the re
cipient pleased with the gift that It Is
said ho appreciated It Just as much as a
gift valued at several hundred dollars
from members of the league.
Constantly anxious to ha.ve the dignity
of the organization maintained, the late
leader looked after the emaltest details.
He was an exacting boss, but In his de
mands ho was always careful not to of
fend. When an employe did something
not quite right, or when a 'phono boy for
got to preface, a man's name with the
"Mr.," Mr. Tllden, In a fatherly way,
tried to correct him. Usually his words,
"That Is not the Union League way."
were BUlIlclcnt Seldom during his lead
ership waa an employe discharged. Often
he cheered the employes with gifts, and
each of them was remembered with a
gift at Christmas time,
TELLS OE KINDNESS.
Joe Gregory, one of the closest friends
of Mr. Tllden among the workers in the
League, Badly talked of his many kind
nesses when told of his death today. Al
ways', he said, Mr. Tllden spoke a cheery
word to a wor'er when he met him In
any part of the building, and always he
could recognise a new employe bocause
such a worker usually hesitated about re
plying When Mr. Tllden discovered such
a man he had n chat with him nnd soon
made n new friend. Always, Mr, uregory
said. Mr. Tllden wanted the workers to
consider him their friend.
In a cozy comer of the old dining
room the waiters looked sadly, upon a
vacant chair today, for It was there
that their late friend was usually found
at luncheon time. Ami, usually. It was
a cheerful corner, as many .prominent
men Joined him at the table.
A vase filled with fresh-cut flowers on
the top of the president's dsk prom
ises to be a constant memorial to the late
leader of the league. Believing In dig
nity, as soon as he was chosen president,
Mr. Tilden gave Jnstructions that fresh
flowers be placed In a ase on -his desk
each day. And It was from that bou
quet that he selected the boutonnlere
which he' was always seen' to wear as he
stepped Into Broad street each morning.
Usually they were white carnations or
corn flowers, as those were Mr. Tllden's
favorites.
When directors called at the league
during the day Mr. Tilden asked yiat
they alto wear the bIooms and tho cus
tom has been followed since Mr. Tllden's
last term as president expired.
Vacation Day Precautions ,
It's a great annoyance to find yourself
far frov home and unable to obtain your
favorite newspaper. Before you go away
notify the Evening Ledger' to have your
paper sent to you. Specify the edition
desired.
they are ail talking about,
i- ' -' - -
tflTS;
700 HORSES POISONED,
POSSIBLY BY GERMANS
French Purchasing Agonfc Sayo
No Clues Are Found, hut iU
Has Suspicions.
i I i iimtOk;
Stctements conveying grave ehafge4
against German sympathizers were mad
Irt this city tdday by An agent of the
French Government who Is negotiating
the purchase of horses for tho French
army.
He said that 700 horses died recently in
Yonkers, N. Y., after being polsonfcd,
presumably by German spies. He re
ceived this Information at the' headquar
ters of the French horse-purchasing agen
cies in New York. He heard there that
a Mr. Meyer, an American contractor at
Yonkers. had lost 700 horses, and that
many others had been rendered sick and
the'.r usefulness was impaired. He was
told thero was Absolute evidence of poi
soning. An Investigation was begun, but so
far It has been fruitless, said the agent
No clue to the identity of the perpetrators
has been discovered, but It Is believed
that It was the work of German spies.
Since then guards have been placed about
the corrals nnd police have also been de
tailed to this work. The agent said that
he heard no other details bf the poison
ing, and that since then no horses have
died.
"As a result of the death by poisoning
of horses In Yonkers. extraordinary pre
cautions have been taken by American
contractors to protect animals Intended
for the Allies," said the representative
of the French Government. "All over
the country, where horses- are belrg pur
chased by French agents, American
contractors are taking every precaution
against the machinations of German
spies. Of course, every safeguard is
thrown around the animals In New York
nfter the late experience at Yonkers.
Horses bought here In Philadelphia are
Immediately shipped to Brie, N. J." A
special corral has been constructed there,
and It Is a sort of collecting place for
the horses selected In the East. From
Erie the animals are transported to New
York, and ore there put aboard ocean
vessels. The American contractors' re
sponsibility ends only when the animals
are delivered safe In France."
A contract for 0,000 horses for the use
of the French army has almost been
completed. About 41,000 nnlmals have
been bought, nnd it Is likely that the
greater part of the remaining 0000 will
be purchased from local dealers'. Week
before last 600 horses were bought of
Paul Connelly, who conducts the Bull's
Head Bazaar, and last week 500 animals
were selected at the same establishment.
SHIP LOST OFF VENEZUELA
Fate of American Skipper and Crew
Not Yet Learnedl
MALDEN, Slass., July 13. A cablegram
received here today at tho homi of Cap-'
tnln William Nelson, of 5 Oliver Btreet,
cays the four-matfed nchooner Sallle
Marzel, of which Captain , Nelson- waa
the skipper, has been lost oft the coast
of A'ehezuela. Nd further details of the
loss of tlft Vessel were contained In the
cable message, and' the fate of the skip
per and crew Is yet to be learned.
The Sallle Marzel left New York'a few
weeks ago' with a cargo of coal for
Hraall. ,'
Doy Dies as Result of Bruise
George Bchetcan, E years old, tin In
mate of the Mary Drexel Home, died to
day as the result of a bruise on his leg,
received when he stumbled over a toy ex
press wagon a few days ago.
Exceptional
in delicious
food products
You can effect economy
by taking advantage of
these, high values and low
prices in .choice table
products at the Martindale
store. Select from this list
the articles that it will pay
you to- have on hand iathe
home,
Giant Bizc, Fancy Spanish
Olives These olives are tho
special selection that makes them
especially delightful to the taste.
Attractive in color, flavor and
texture. Big olives in a wide
mouthed bottle from which they
are easily removed. 25c bottle.
Crown Brand Butter Because
of our direct arrangements with
tho creamery, we aro able to
offer this choice butter at a sav
ing of four cents a pound from
the price usually'quoted for but
ter of its delicate flavor and fine,
merit 3Gc lb.
Tuna Fish one of the tood
things that should be on every
Emergency Shelf. Near-to-chicken
in its appearances-flakes
deliciously for the Balad pre
pared in a score of ways. 12c
& 20c a tin.
Kippered Herring We believe
theso represent the highest pos
sible food merit at the price.
Generous tins fish of excellent
flavor and curing, and without
heads and tails. 10c a tin.
Shrimps ocean fresh spe
cially priced at 10c a tin.
Minced Clams for chowder,
for broth or for other uses You
will want more when you have
tried them. 15c a tin.
Shad Boa in tins. 25c a tin.
Loba, ter In tins, 30c & 50c.
California Sardines bjg fish
in big tins, 15c a tin. ',
Peanut Butter (27-os. jar)5c
Green Ginger for preserving,
15c lb.
lyins Caddies big tins of va.
ric-us sorts of goodies. 0c eata.
Premier Salad Dressing A
richnass and s(jthne that
makes you think of haiaft-waile
mayonnafce, H & Me a. feflttl.
New Comb llwey, 26c a comb
Pretwk A very dalicat new
pretii. fall 1. HtlBJwlvJ?g
like wBdflr 18 lb., 3 ft. 50&
EsRftelslly fine New York
SUteCheew (sharp), 3 lb.
Milk and Honey Jumble, 18c
lb.
Ow.R Baking Bestoa 8w,j
Brwd. 10 loaf.
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Mts. Mary Ldrrfikds.'; and tfg)rtwr
' fife t Bum fwUy.
The funeral of Mr. UJtf Ln?iMe!
arid her t-yeKt-Ota" daugM- faoli Wd
of whom Werft' drowned tah tht t
fetid 'faifrlsed at Chicago ..BaHM&y. WHS,
be held this afternoon fre tite Srft "
John S. Jlangftr, MtB. LftintMeflelp fa'hr,
at Jil6 E sttect, Kewrfngttw. Interment
will be made at Gfeetiw'o$ Cemetery,
Frankford. The flov. Henry M-eref,
pastor of Trihlty TtetorrrWd EpumSH
fChurch, will eondtiet the funeraL
The funerals of Mrs.!Nel!!e FUerUt
and her S-yeaf-old daughter Uorothyi
who were, also Eastland victims, trttt be
held nt !I30 o'clock tomorrow fmmrff
from the home of Mrs. Fltigwrahf
father, John O'Urlen, l Baltimore awl,
Williams streets, Fernwood. Mass WW
be M6,At 8t Phllomena's Roman Cutfe."
olio Church, of whlcn Mrs. Fltgria
was a. member.
"The Grcetert" Greet Wilmington
The pleasant looking men who glvo yob
a. cheery good' morning Whether they
know you or not, otherwise the hotel
clerks who have formed an aMoniattott
known a "The Oreeters," left this morn
ing on a short outing by boat to WU'
mington. They dined at the Hotel Un
Pone. They returned this afternoon and
will be at their deskg tonight as usuat
Have You
Visited
Perry's
Reduction
Sale?
C The clothes are the re
alization .of what all men
are looking for comfort
and correctness of fit,
lightness of weight,
beauty of pattern!
CThe range of sizes has
been filled in; with Suits
that were not reduced so
much before!
$9.50;s10.50
$11.50
for regular $12 and $15 Suits
-wit
imJpi'l'liid
$15.50; $16.50 1
for "regular $20 Suits
$19.00; $21.0Q I
for regular '$25 Suits JHh
Last .Gall JH
jot, lj
Rubberized Raincoata j
Gabardine Raincoats :Sffl
$5, $7, $12 Ii
that were $10 to $20 - M
An investment! 1
Gftpd Coats Ji
Broken Sizes I 1
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16th & Chestnut St.
the
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in tke WorWl
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