"HFl &" tf ff-i m BVBJ2fIN( BBTOER-PHIADEIHXA, FBIDA?, OCTOBER , ZM AIIAWFACB CONHJCT 0VE JEW Dr. TomkiM to Offer Rwojutlon Concedlngf Convt' Right to Obwrv Aiwiwit Custom ST. LOUtS, Oct Mj A hoi Atlit In th SpmomiI XavM of Deputies w predicted totfar It Dr. Ho W. Tomklns Introduces sits resolution en th altitude of th Kpls. opal Church toward the Jew. Doctor TomklM'a resolution permits Jewi "who havs become Christian bellevera the liberty ot following their own racial, no tali and national customs." Many of the ktiHles today Mid they would nght the proposed new law, on the ground thnt a Christian should fellow Christian modea. In asmuch aa they hs,ys iworn allegiance to Christianity. Today m rellsious education day In both the Itousea Of Bishops and Deputies, who met In Joint session, and there Is a oslblllty Doctor TomklM'a resolution will not coma tip for debate before tho lower nous until lhter. f SEEK 50,000 FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL County Organization Sets Goal for Number of New Pupils for Next Year A coal of 60.000 new members for the 400th anniversary year of the I'rotestant Reformation waa set last night at flvo big rallies comprising the twenty-fourth an nual convention of the Philadelphia, County Sunday School Association, Represents Uvea of 730 schools; bavins an arrregata membership of 110,000 persona, participated h the convention. The groal for 1917 waa outlined by the Bey. Dr, deorge O. Dowey, general secre tary of the "Philadelphia County Associa tion; George O. Zlegler and W. D. Heel. The speakers called attention to the 10,000 new members who Joined the Sunday schools of the city last year; to 12,204 persona who united with tho church, and to the 110,000 budget needed for the forth coming year's work. John Walton waa elected presldcpt of the association, Joseph M. Hteele, George a. Klegler and Harry Patiley vice-presidents; Theodora Brown Williams recording sec retary and Edward II. Borstal! treasurer. A rally of secondary division workers was held In Grace Reformed Church, exer cises for the home department workers wero conducted In the Fifth Moravian Church, and an elementary session was held la the Episcopal Church of St. Simeon. U. S. MAY PROTEST TO ALL BELLIGERENTS OX SEA WAR Renewal of U-Boat Campaign Likely, to Causo Protest to All Countries WASHINGTON, Oct. 20. It was Inti . mated at the State Department that if Ger many Inaugurates a submarine campaign In close proximity to American waters, and' Its results seriously impair the foreign com merce of the United States, this Govern ment may send an Identical note to the Allied Oovernmenta and Central Empires. The note) would Inform them that bellig erent naval operations In close proximity to American waters would be construed an unfriendly act by the United States, even though auch operations were not an Infrac tion of International law, A note of this character would have a precedent In the note sent to .Prance during the Franco-l'russlan War, when French war vessels hovered oft .American porta In the ateamshlp lanes, lying In wait for enemy shipping. The presence of such) ships waa considered obnoxious by the American Government. BEntlN. Oct. 20. Members of ' the Ulelchitog are still devoting much Attention to the submarine quesV'bn, especially In Its relation to America. The Progressive party, which. Is supporting the Chancellor on the submarine Issue, held a meeting In Berlin last night, nt which the subject was dis cussed frankly. Dr, Otto WIemer declared the party was supporting tho Government because It did not desire the good relations with neutral countries to be disturbed. "We do not fear America," he said, "but we valus the keeping of good relations with her." Police Court Chronicle The monk of Mike Botts has much to , contend with. When It isn't bowing and making faces for the kids, it's fighting cats and dogs which seem to be looking for trouble. Klddo, as the monkey la called, bears many scars of battle and Is known In sev- aral of the hospitals. Mike says Klddo Is kind at heart and contends there Is no rea- son for the antl-Slmlan feeling which exists among the) animals enoountered en route. The monk's greatest troubles seem to cen ter around Thirteenth and Vine streets. There's a cat In that neighborhood thnt Ktres Klddo battle every time he happens 3 along. Frequently she has made the monk . drop his cap full of pennies and scamper 'W u awning pole to escape her sharp laws. Mike put up with this for some m fir J ttae. But when the cat concealed herself fes.a doorway and pounced on Klddo, while Ma back wa .turned, he thought It time to take action. He ijtlcked tho cat Into the street, The cat's. mlttreea, Agnes Jones, a rather Tebsrmlned Degress, knocked Mike down svad called a cop. When the Italian was brought before Magistrate Collins, Agnes said that Mlko hit her with her baseball bat after throw tar her cat under a trolley car; Witnesses, ie ana ms mtle 'pal Klddo, denied tho woman's 'charges and declared that the cat had alwaya been tho aggressor. The Judge expressed tho belief that Ag es and the truth were utter strangers. He advised Mike to take another route with his monk, uttta Klddo seemed to under stand the seriousness of the- occasion, for tears trickled down his face. Ha tipped his hat whsn the Judge freed his master and chattered his gratitude In loud, tones. FAMINE I THREATENS CARRANZA'S REGIME Mexican Chief's Governors Said 10 uorner r oocis as reopio Starve WASHINGTON. Oct. 20 A food fam ine, whose extent has hitherto been con cealed from outsiders by General Car- rnnza, now threatens to contribute to the early overthrow of the do facto Govern ment In the northern States of Mexico. Ilcports received here today say thousands aro without food In the States ot Chi huahua, Coahulla and Durango, where Carranta's officials hold the necessities of Ufa at prohibitive prices. In these 8tates the Carranta peso has dropped to two cents, with every prospect that It shortly will be absolutely without value. The day wages paid labor have a purchasing power of but from four to six cents. Carransa's agents meanwhile hold corn at M a bushel. This corn Is paid for by the Government and then taken over by Carranzn's military governors, who cornered the market Corn lines are formed every evening, when women carrying tea cups gather in long columns to take thtlr turn In exchang ing tha few pennies they can muster for mere handfgls of corn. Food riots take place nightly in Chihuahua, Durango, Tor reon and Aguaacallcntes, according to to day's reports, and deaths from starvation and diseases vhlch run In the wake of famlno mount Into the hundreds svary day In these four cities. TKAISES RULE IN PHILIPPINES "One of Finest Pieces of Uplift Work," General Wood Says MOHONK LAKH. N. Y Oct. 20. Amer can government In the Philippines was characterised by Major General Leonard Wood ns "ono of the finest pieces of Inter national uplift work ever attempted," In an nddress last night to the degelates of the Lake Mohonk Conference on the Indians and other dependent peoples. GnneralsWood said, however, that the Philippine problem would be solved only when tho people In Philippine homes have been through the publlo schools. "We must not Imagine for a moment," ha warned, "that we have created a homo geneous people or a well-balanced, well settled population. We havo done good work over there, and I believe the feelings of the real people In tho Philippines will be found Indlcatlvo of a deep sense of gratitude." Broker and Divorcee. Face Sentence William II. Armstrong, a real estate broker, and VmUy Lowerle. a divorcee, of Walnut street above Fifty-fifth street, who pleaded guilty yesterday of a statutory charge, will bo sentenced today by Judge Uonnlwelliln Municipal Court. Armstrong's wife caused the arrest of the pair. Mann & Dilks 1102 CHESTNUT ST. Tyrol Wool (A Knitted Fabric) LarJiesV Misses' Sport Suits 18.50 22.75 Styles, Models, Color thst sre exclusive and sre not on tale in any other store Tyrol needs no preuintf is not affected by dampness Mann & Dilks 1102 CHESTNUT ST. Umvfaetvrtr ant Importtr. SlftflUWUUV FLOORS " 'I "J"1" PINKERTON W No building Is too large and none too small (or hardwood flooring. For a bathroom or a convention hall hard wood affords advantages that more than ofutt the silent extra cost. Let us explain just wnat these advantages are and also give you estimates. PINKERTON Both Vlioryt 3034 West York St. .' i i A. Owners ! ! Jenants ! ! Have you sn your Councilman , about th tax vote? . Tk City murt hay more revenue, but w we append to an increase of taxes h Real Estate until ether sources are 3 4 Philadelphia Jtal Estate. Board jJfoM s fc PruUtsU. Sir-Let the Earle Store Supply You With That New Suit or Overcoat You Are To Buy For we are ready with large stocks of clothes of quality at prices that assure you of maximum value. You will ,find our clothes plentiful that' do not need exaggerated values to sell them. You arc undoubtedly undecided as to where to buy. Mr. So-and-So offers you intensi fied values. Mr. Who Is It says he has the greatest value of the season. It is just like a circus yith its "barkers" outside making a big hulla baloo for a mediocre show. ( We are content to let you know that you can always get the best for your money at the Earle Store. Our Suits & Overcoats at $14:75 We have most extensive lines, showing everything that is new, both in mate rials and styles. You will find them clothes that will prove a surprise to you, not only for ' their splendid tailoring and quality, but for the style cuts that arc so out of the ordinary in clothes at this price. Our $20 & $25 Standard Clothes Embrace some of the well-known brands of this country. Particularly among these are the "ROCHESTER ART CLOTHES," "ATTERBURY SYSTEM CLOTHES" and the HOUSE OF HOCHMAU CLOTHES." You will find all the conservative models, as well as the more "nifty" styles that appeal to the younger dresser. "A , I i f i (VL&- ffl'M Gloves Of Dependable Qualities and Yet Moderately Priced Women's pique kid gloves, $2.00, in black and white and white with black embroidery. Fine pique kid gloves at $1.65, in black and white with contrasting Women's Washable 'Slipon Kid gloves, $2.25, in pearl white and silver gray with two-tone em broidery. , Fownes and Kaysers Doette and Leatherette gloves, in white, yellow, pongee, gray and black with contrasting embroidery, are $1.00. Men's kid gloves, $1.15 to $2.25. Men's silk gloves, 75c and $1.00. --" MAIN KLOOH All Popular Corsets are to be found at the Earle Store. AVe call attention to the ' C. n., Royal Worcester, P. N American Lady, W. D. and other popular makes. Prices range from 50c -to $5,00. HKCOND vwon How Well Supplied With Furs you are, remarked one of our patrons. ' Yes, wc are well supplied, but sh,e might have added how reasonable your prices are, for she thought that, too, 'judging from her purchase. Wc have sets and single pieces of every description plenty of the foxes that are so scarce and in great demand. Tomorrowwill be a splendid day to see our stocks. MAIN FLOOK, TENTH STllEKT SIDE 1 y I J'K'aALW W JSSSBSHaXsSBsa SF.ssTssTsWHssTsKsTssTfl sBllllllBHVsBllH srBBBBHsaBsFsBBBsssB ssssLHsSsHsl sTaTsTsTMsTaTsTaTsTaTsVsTsTsKsHi sTssrsVssrssrssvsTswlsrsrfl SBBBVBBBBSSsnsVflBsvlVBH ( ( .sBBaaaaaaaaaaaBBrsBaaaaaaaaaaaAjeFstBaaSfSMBeVJt rn I frrrrrmT iiiiiiiinil plIHIIlllllllllWDlia $ mm i I "" '"" i a 1 1 ; IFl 1 ' 1 ' I t j A- a ass, , i 8$ h i wl Shoes li w& im Scotch Plaid Blankets, $6.85 Should Be $10.00 all pure wool, bath in warp and filling. If w,e were to pay the regular price today, wc would have to sell them at $10.00, Large, full sire and good, heavy weight. MAIN FI.OOU New Drawstring Bags Arc Here and Priced ' frem 98c to $4.98 Fastifoned of silk and velvet, and show the .jbiartest of cut-steel )eadcd designs. Some have, vanity fittings. ., Envelope Strap Bosks A special lot to sell at 50c Seal jjrajn, morocco and long grain leathers, Inside cftiif frame. Double or single flap-top p sWe handles. main vixt Presents for Your Approval Fur-Trimmed and "Tailleur" Suits For Women and Misses A Premier Collection, Priced $49.75, $57.50, $75.00, $85.00 and $95.00 rzt .VrW. e These are most distinguished modes, that incorporate all the style themes of Parisian designers, as well as the best treatments brought forth by America's expert' mo distes. There are thotc thai are tlr'tclly "tailleur" while other i are most lavishly trimmed with rich fws. Developed of chiffon broadcloths, wool velours, velveteens and best grades of wool poplins, Coals show the short, medium and longer straight line effects. . j Aso a Most Exceptional Display of Elegant Coats and Evening Wraps - that arc in most distinguished modes, They are 'developed with jtyle touches that are so put of nc orqinary, , s Prices range from SHlva and,uuvya,rds. gaeoKO k,.oor ' . 1 mtsMtwsm i sr . ri In Every Newest Effect and Leather Combinations To suit your purse from a nornl nal $3.00 price to those who wish ,. tp be more lavish, where prices ' range up to $12.00. Our shoe sections have become very popular fpr those who desire , the nobby styles, for their show 'ing of styles lias been superior to ' any seen around town. Xo matter what combinations of leather no matter how extreme y the style you will find ;t here, ? And what is more, you will find many , effects that arc exclusive with us. MAIN K1.0QR , 1 V! ! Women's Wool Sweater Coats $$.00 Wool coats with imitation Angora white collars and cuffs, Also a number in fiber silks, with sailor collar and sash. Choice of rose, Copen hagen and gray, MAIN' Vl.Qon Our Better 'Stocks of Lingerie afford ypu excellent assortment for the women that want som thing a Jittle different. Among th Camisoles you will find a gret variety of styles, and prices ranger from 98c to $4.96. ' . Envelope chemises, combinations-' and nightgowns', jpf sheerest mats rials, with Iseeand rjbfeon tri wiHg, pri4j frem Wc to $3.98. Crept clttae negligees, wt lace draperies or Georgette com binations, trimmed with ribbon sad ribbon roselnids, Pri rag from Pv t $J$,00. ' Ksw cwttsroy lotutging robes are here ty ta jmsiel color11' VrUt frotl , t $109. vwconu vumjh Market, Tenth and 11th Sts.
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