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EVENING LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1915:
WOMAN SMUGGLERS' ETHICS
AEE CURIOUS, SAYS M'LISS
The Human Gnat, Otherwise Known as the "Masher,"
Also Comes in for a Sharp Dig
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DOUBTLESS It is a distinct surprise to Mrs. Whitney Warren, American
society leader and philanthropist, and to Baroness Jeanne D'EtrollllB, head
of. a lending metropolitan dressmaking establishment, to find themselves facing
a chargo of attempting to defraud the Government by smuggling valuable
gowns Into tho country,
According to the belief of tho Collector of tho Port, these women brought
in thousands of dollars' worth of wearing apparel without declaring them
properly or paying suCTlclent duty. They are women of tho highest standing
In the community, who, probably In tho ordinary nffalra of life, arc honest
down to tho last penny.
"But," said tho Indignant Baroness, "It was only smuggling. I knew It
was naughty, but I did not think It was bad."
There you have tho peculiarity of woman's moral equipment. To delib
erately steal $10,000, to lift It from a safe or a bureau drawer, would bo a
horrible crime from the fomlnlno viewpoint, but, I venture to say nine women
out of every ton, nay, 99 out of every 100, would positively gloat over their
cleverness In "beating" tho Government out of n like amount.
There am malo smugglers, of course, but they are usually professional
thieves. I never heard of a man who "did ' a diamond scarfplu up in his
cojrturo because ho wanted that Jewel for himself, or who secrotod gay rnlmont
In false compartments in his trunk because lie wanted said raiment for his
personal adornment.
In tho femlnlno code of ethics (and t maintain that this Is quite a different
thing from the masculine codo) smuggling nnU dlshoneHty are not synonymous.
"If I pay C000 frnncs for a ball gown, l'vo paid for It; what right, then,
has tho government to step In and say that I have to pay more to bring It
Into this country? Tho frock is mine when 1 get the receipted bill. I ought
to be able take It anywhero I please. If by my Ingenuity I ran fruslrato
tbclr plan to stop me, I would bo a silly goose not to do it,"
This Is tho attitude tho average woman lakes toward tho custom house.
Of course, It's wrong; of course, It's unethical, gentlemen. But what right
have you to expect nn Individual to respect a luw which you don't consider
ahe has Intelligence enough to make?
On to Washington!
IT WILL cost tho Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association Just $200, I am
told, for tho privilege of sending Its 30 delegates and 30 nltornaten to tho
national convention in Washington this week. My informants also tell mo
there has been much criticism of tho "stute" (which Is tho way the "suffs"
speak of their oincers) for penurlousnesB.
Had they been willing to spend $100 more, so the headquarters' gossip
goes, the Keystone State could have sent 100 of Its representative women to
the National capital B0 as delegates and GO an alternates. In this way, the
dominance of the New York women, who are coming down to Washington
with a tremendous contingent, would have been weakened and tho presidential
cnpdfdate tho Pennsylvania women want, whoever she may be, would have
been In a fairer way of being elected.
. The Gnats of Humanity
IT'S A high tribute to Ilobert Louis Stevenson that ho could so write his
"Dr, Jekyli and Mr. Hyde" ub to make an Impressionable young man who
read It believe that he, too, wus suffering from tho uncertain effects of a dual
personality, but not much is to be said for tho Intelligence of the young women
who were terrorized at tho antics of tho obsessed former Haverford student.
Personally, I sec u great deal that Is dlsagrccablo and annoying In tho
actions of the masher, and I suppose Lorlng Crosman was simply suffering
from an exaggerated attack of tho "mash" germ. I've always held that it
was necessary to have a wart on one's nose and a cast In one's eye to bo uble
to walk up Chestnut street after dark and not have at least one of these
human gnats buzz around.
But I see nothing to bo frightened at In their activities. The masher is
essentially a coward. Ho thrives only on encouragement. Who Is responsible
then for the existence of tho masher?
Trotting Out an Old One
"TTTOMAN'S place, even tho actress' place, Is In the home," says a prom
VV lnent member of the Mask and Wig Club apropos tho mandate of Dean
Jones, of Yale, forbidding the members of the dramatic organization to act In
femlnlno roles for more than a year.
Not to bo too slangy, I should like to observe that this gag has whiskers
on It. Woman's place Is not In the home. Witness the French homekeopers
who are manning tho subway cars In Paris. Witness tho London women who
aro running the trams and tnxts whllo their lords and masters ure "some
where In Franco" defending the country. Witness the hausfraucn of Germany
who are cleaning the streets while their fathers, husbands and sons are
goose-stepping through Belgium and Serbia, to say nothing of several other
countries.
"NiJInsky Is greater than Pavlowa," says tho local critic prating of tho
superiority of masculine accomplishment, "our own Charley Morgan, the
Mask nnd Wig 'girl.' Is greater than Oaby. In ihort, all men nre greater
than all women" or words to that effect.
I take exception. Mr. Mask and Wlggcr. Potentially all women are as
capable as all men. We havo not been trained In some of your arts und
trades, oven oh you have not been trained in somo of ours. But Just as you
can knit, crochet and bathe the baby, when properly taught, so we, too, can
vote, administer tho affairs of tho municipality and cut a figure in tho busi
ness world when properly taught.
Capability and originality have no gender. Bernhardt, Duse, Nazlmova,
Mary Anderson aro on a plane no lower than Booth, Barrett, Jefferson, David
Warfleld or E. H. Sothern. Worth makes beautiful clothes, but so do tho
Callot sisters. Koch was a great scientist. So also Is Madame Curie.
M'LISS.
., Letters to the Editor of the Woman's Page
Dear M'LIss Kindly tell mo who pays for the carriages or taxis at a wed
ding? K.
The bride's family, alas! alack-a-day! pays for everything but the clergy
man's fee, the Mowers for tho bridal party and the gifts for tho ushers and
best man
Dear M'LIss If the past tense of "embroider" is "embroidered," why do so
many people say "embroiderled?" INQUIHEIt.
For the same reason, I suppose, as they say drown-ded." Because they
don't know any better.
Dear M'LIss In submitting an article to a magazine editor Is It better to
send It by mall or to take It In personally? ASPIIJANT.
Unless you know the editor It Is considered more professional to send your
MS. Have it typewritten, on one bide of the puper only, and Inclose postuge
in case of rejection.
Dear M'LIss Please tell me the origin of the Mummers' celebration in
Philadelphia. SOUTH PHILADELPHIA.
Tho first mention that I ilnd of this band of local celebrant? Is dated 1700.
According to Scharf & Westcott's history of Philadelphia, they used to make
merry originally on Christmas Eve and on Christmas; but the other festivities
coincident with this holiday crowded thorn out, and the time was changed to
New Year's Day. This was about 1774. The merrymakers, who started as a
little band of revelers traveling from tavern to tavern, gradually grew into the
huge affair that we now witness a pageant unique In the history of this
country.
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TOY SHIPS OVERDUE;
SANTA CLAUS WORRIED
Mesnn's and Kclborgcn's Ar
rival Anxiously Awaited by
Old Krias and Kiddies
Children, did you sen Snntn Cinus today
standing on top of Ullly I'enn's statue
nnxlnusly scanning the southern horizon
thtotlfih murltio glnpses? Ho was there,
and ho was nervous, too. Ho was looking
foi two iteumslilps that have on board
many coses of toys which he Is to dis
tribute on Clirlslmns Kvo. The vessels
nro the Mesne, and the Kclbogen, of tho
Holland-America Line. Hoth nro long
overdue Tim delay has been causd by
Btiess of weather. The Mesna ranched
tho Delaware Breakwater today nnd the
Kelberger la expected tomorroud. Tho
Mesna hns 100 eases of toys and 2
tnses of dolls' wigs In her hold and the
Kclbcrgcn Ims 160 cases of toys. Think
of It, if anything should happen to tho
Mrsna old Saint Nli'k would havo to de
liver a number of Wlgloss dolls to little
children.
Whllo waltlnc for the arrival of the ves
sel, old Kris lins not been Idle. lie ims
made all arrangements with Collector of
the Port lleiry and the other custom of
ficials und with 'longshoremen to facili
tate tho discharge of the toys from the
steamships Immediately after they are
warped Into the docks. Autotrucks will
be on hand to whirl tho toys to tho
various branches of Santa Claus' estab
lishment. Thu toys vrc mnde in Germany. Six
months ago their purchasers made an at
tempt to get them hero. They got ns far
as Holland, where tho British order in
council declared they would have to re
main, as It was England's Intention to
keep all German-made goods at home.
The ugentH of Santa CIuus were disap
pointed, but not defeated, and they made
their appeal to tho mighty Uncle Sam to
help them get these toys out of Holland
ho little children of America would not le
deprived of them at Christinas time.
Christmas Hints
For "him" get something practical.
And it Isn't safe nowadays to select ci
gars, he always makes fun of them. There
are plenty of useful things in the stores,
only most women fall to see them. For
Instance, handkerchiefs. Trctty everyday
stylos may be bought at 23 cents apiece.
These have machlno-embroldcred initials,
or may be bad without decoration, hem
stitched. A more elaborately Initialed
model soils at CO cents apiece. These
li.ivo tho Initials done In dark blue and
mauve, nnd are very good looking, indeed.
At Jl thero nro hnndsomo styles gnlorc,
nlthough Jl Is usually more than a woman
wants to pay for one handkerchief.
A traveling bng Is another practical
gift, If he has occnslon to use one often,
nnd most men have. At iV a. handsome
stylo in black or tnn leather, nlumlnum
frame and hrnns-tlttcd mny be had.
A good comfortable lounging Jncket Is
Just tho thing to slip on these cold nights
when he sits down to a (pilet smoke after
a long day at the olllce. These come In
all the wanted styles, with brultUd
frogs at the front and patch pockets.
The price Is $5.
If It Is a younger man, don't take a
chance on a tie or tlcpln, unless you
know he will like It In bplto ot you. A
tlno silk shirt may be selected, ranging
In price from JIM up. In all colorings.
Silk mufflers nro nlso very popular, In
black and white, tan and white and such
combinations. These also cost 15. A
leather box for his Jewelry, or a set of
cuff links makes a very acceptable gift,
too, and both are inexpensive.
If you nro suro of his favorite brand
of cigarettes, you can t-- him a box
containing SO or 10), ranging m price from
50 cents to S:.50, according to size and
quality.
Another welcome addition to a busy
boy's toy list Is an electric engine. This
Isn't the ordinarv kind of engine, bv nn
means. Tho bell rings, nnd Immediately
thf tiny gates go up to allow the tiuin to
pass. It Is fascinating to play with, even
for grnnn-uus, nnd the price Is $150.
An electric percolator Is another
acceptable gift for the head of the houso
BROCADED EVENING WRAP
TRIMMED WITH KOLINSKY
"mtlE financial
JL standing of
fashionable woman
nowadays Is pretty
accurately indicated
by the nmount of
fur she wears." So
says one of our best
fashion correspond
ents, who has many
opportunities to ob
servo the truth of
her etntcment. And
they are handsome
furs, too, light
weight, shimmering,
and draped, shirred,
or gathered llko tho
finest of silks. This
method of handling
furs Is quite original
to the present
season. Time was
when tho fur coat
was a cumbersome,
tiresome nnd bulky
thing w h I c h one
nlmost dreaded to
wear. Now the vari
eties of b k n 1 1 n g
costumes, motor
and afternoon out
fits, sports clothes
and evening wraps
make tho supply of
furs more extensive
than e v o r before.
Milady can't posslblv
do with ono or two
fur coats, she needs
several. One short,
light model of senl
ponyskln, or squirrel
for stieet nnd shop
ping li understood;
then tho smart even
ing wrap must be
different, of course.
To give (lie blase
public something
leally different H"
evening wrnps Is an
achievement, but tli
designers have been
eminently successful
this season. A happy
Inspiration was the
combination of plain
velvet nnd fur, either
with a cupo of the
velvet edged with
fur, or a d c o ;i
bandeau of fur at
thu bottom of the
coat, with sloevcs
nnd body uf velvet.
Tho same treatment
Is noticeable In tho
use of brocaded ma
terials, except that
t h e brocades aro
elaborate enough to
require llttlo trim
ming. The more
slinplo tho lines
of tho inetnlllc
broended wrap tho
niuru euective tho
fur which is used
with It. If thuso
are overdone, the
!!li. V;m.,,c. " f""ure. fo- " Weal of
s hnpllelty 8 ,ero to tay. Not onl . ,,.,,
but the usefulness of u KOO,i wrnp l8
not necessaiily confined to one season
alono; It may last for two or threo If
the salient points of tho season's
fashions are subdued nnd used In
moderation. In other woids, adapt the
fashions to yourself, your looks and
your piickntbook. It is the only way to
got returns from such nu expensive
purchase.
Today's illustration shdws ono of tho
best evening models of the season. It
Is a comparatively rrcfiit Importation. I
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comes from Hulloz, und la receiving
honorable mention at Glddlng's Now
York establishment. The brocaded
effect Is cnrrled ou: In wonderful gold,
sllvir, llesh and Mnxllcld IMrrlsh bluo
tints upon nn old gold backgiound. A
smart I'hln Chin collar of Kolinsky Is
shoun. with tho deep cuffs which do
service for n muff of tho same fur. The
coat Is made with a slight flare, ac
centuated by tho natural stiffness of tho
brocade, and a suggestion of a point
ot the front and back. The back of
tho cloak Is qulto plain, with two
buttonr nt tho top.
nnd of course, that's mother, theso
days. A silver-plated Colonial design,
with ebony handles nnd nteommoilatliig
six cups of coffee costs (1G.00.
Just a woid about another gift for
mother. A brown muskrnt coat Is selling
In one of the stores for $13.". Tho model
Is short and full, with a belt at tho back,
and has tho -icccpted tlare around the
bottom. A lovely brocadede brown-and-gold
lining enrrles out tho tones of tho
coat to perfection.
ASK FOR and GET
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THE ORIGINAL
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Cheap substitutes cost YOU same prtc
Vic
All styles, SIS to S350
Immediate Delivery
Kasy Terms
Brown
Talking Machine Co.
228 Market Street
ft ! rrmrrn i-r-r-iTt itt-i -r-'-t-
A Wonderrul
Hat Sale
Chancm ot a Season
TO clear out our stock of this
season's models we are slash
ing the prices regardless of
cost. Prices begin at
For Hats Expertly Renovated
Katherine Rowe
M l LI. W BUY
parrrccj205 S. 10th St. ccwxci1
GOLDMAN'S
La Naturalle
Transformations
Have No Equal In
America
Marvelous
Discovery
Showing the wearer' scalp and pro
ducing absolutely a natural parting.
You m tut visit Goldman's to realize
the grace and charm gained by wear.
Ing our Naturalle Transformidoni.
Wt do not tut ny old combine dytd ot
bliichi tn our hist pbcei,
Goldman's
1523 Cheatnut Street
Philadelphia
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Our prices compare favorably
with those of smaller and less re
liable 'establishmenta.
By WILLIAM
YOUIt doctor's bill, as a general rule,
reads, "For Professional Services
Rendered." That means that you nre to
pay for work dono nnd not for miracles
performed. If you hire a doctor to at
tend you In sickness you enter a eon
tract to pay for his expert services
whether he succeeds In curing you or
not. It would bo unfortunato for both
pnrtlcs In the contract If tho terms were
otherwise. For Instance:
A shrewd son of Rrln had a wife and
couldn't keep her from running to tho
doctor with every llttlo nehe or pain. 80
ho mado up his mind to hit off a bargain
with tho doctor. He persuaded tho doe
tor lo take care of his wlfo by tho year,
ngreelng to pay a fixed annual subsidy
for tho doctor's services Instead of a fee
for each vIbII.
Well, tho arrangement worked beauti
fully ior a lime. Then the woman died.
Tho bereaved husband was Inconsolable.
Dut, of course, that was no concern of
tho doctor's. In fact, the doctor Bent In
hi bill the day after the funeral; the
amount Beemcd exorbitant to Larry under
BItADY, M. D.
tho circumstances. He called to taitt 1,
over, "
"Now, doctor," ho began, "you a&r,i
to take care of her whenever sho csliiS
you, didn't you?" a"M
"I did," Bald the doctor.
"And you were to chargo me I3M
year for your professional services kill
or cure, were you not?" ' '
"Certainly, that was tho bargain," sl.t
the doctor.
"Now, doctor, you don't mean to
you cured her?" queried Larry.
"Why, no, I couldn't "
"Well, nre you ready to swear v0
killed her?" r "u
"Hardly. You see "
"Then you may whistle for your r,.
doolorl" p&r'
Ab n whistler, tho doctor proved &
great success. The next term ot Su
premo Court considerately added Inter,
est and court charges to the original bill
nnd Larry had to pay for the muile. '
Two things nro not yet clearly n.
derstood by some people. First, a t0j.
tor's fee Is collectable. And second
doctor Is not legally bound to attend
any ono under nny circumstances unleii
ho wonts to. You can't make a doctor
work for a contingent fee, nnd you can't
mnke him work at all If he chooses U
refuso his services.
WOMEN AID NAVY LEAGUE
Mrs. A. Van Rcnsscllaer Heads Move
ment for Increase of Membership
A Philadelphia. Executlvo Committee of
tho Women's Section of tho Navy League
Is busily engaged recruiting now membors
for tho organization. Tho committee Is
headed by Mrs. Alexander Van ItctiBsc
laer, vice president nnd governor for
Pennsylvania In tho national organization.
When 7
When shall tho watchful sun,
Englnnd, my England.
Match the mastcrwork you've done,
England, my own?
When shall ho rojolco again
Such 11 breed of mighty men
As como forward, ono to ten,
To the song on your bugles blown,
Englnnd
Down tho years on your bugles blown?
H. D. Henley.
Here's a
Real Xmassy
Umbrella
H-n llnnn rnln nn.1 ....
away nil tho year. Close
rolling silk, genuine mal.
ncca handle a gift that
brings cheer throughout
tho whole year. 13,60.
George W.
Jacoby
ltEN'8 WE Att
620 Chestnut
Street
1UI3
gesttfiomis for Gifts (en famille)
Cairriae Boots
satin or kid; with leather or
rubber soles.
Exquisite
Boimdonr Slippers
hand - embroidered or fur
trimmed. Buckles in exclusive designs.
CLAFLIN, 1107 Chestnut
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EMMAHARTMAN
1502,"WALNUXSIREET
NOUNCES
a reduction on
Tailleurs, Top Coats,
Blouses, day and even
ing Gowns to one-naif
their original prices.
Adaptations of foreign models every
garment fresh from its tissue when
this shop opened two months ago.
MILLIE AND HER MILLIONS
(Copyright, 1015.)
THEN WHY HAVE CONGRESS APPROPRIATE A BILLION FOR DEFENSE?
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