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JAINJ3T POSTPONING
PROPOSED BY MAYOR
itnusiasm Displayed at
puncheon of the Business
m Science Club
)N'T WAIT ON CONGRESS
Mayor Would Have ft ally,
btttAtef Congress Acts
MAYOR SMITH, in defining his
attitude toward the suggested
patriotic rally in Independence
Square, was emphatic In saying how
great ho thought it was. but added
that ho did not believe it advisable
until after Congress has heard what
the President has to say in April.
"Do not misunderstand me," he
said. "I think such a rally would
be splendid, but I do not think it
necessary just at this time."
Ijhiladelphia Should Send Out
t lrauiuonui message ui
i. Inspiration
To place should como before, Phlladol-
ln quickening the country's patriotism,
i the sentiment today at the luncheon of
l 'Business Scienco Club in the Adclphla
Sjittel.
fyA resolution whs adopted urging that u
2W treat patriotic rally bo held In lndepsnd-
' erice Square, us sugcesfed In an cdItorl.it
'stiMfi-rtnv In thn "RvKvtvn T.p.nnEn.
BU' Vtii Mention was made of the fact thut Mayor
;; (sTnun lavoreu sucn a raiiy, uui noi unm
' f president wuson auurcssea mo special . on
:'i'5.ress called to. next week. The whole
C liwoirlt of the club was against any such
j'yostponement, and was so expressed In tlio
fteolutlon. Immediately after the luncheon
rffee resolution was dispatched by special
eenger to the Mayor.
ItESOLUTION AbOPTKD
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S ff Be It Resolved, That tne Business
5 ' science uiud proposes a great pairiouc
'I rally to be held In Independence Square
(ff-A'J- Wore April 2, and urges Mayor Smith
S&Vtto tako the Initiative In calling this
ucuiit;. ,
ik n And Do It Further Ilesolved, Thnt a
-;VmmIttee bo appointed to secure the
CWJ-ODeratlon of other associations nnd
iP.O Offer its services to the Mayor.
f-t?In Introducing the resolution. Walter l.ce
' JReecnberger, of .Smith, Kline & French I'om-
i'v ,,pny ana vice president .or ine uusincm
, Science Club, mentioned the fact that other
. countries aro criticizing .ho United States
ftlher Hisnaratrlnirlv for thn nnnflrpnt lnpl:
';!' patriotic enthusiasm shown, and said
& J V'-t Philadelphia ought particularly to be
ty-slaiihafried to think tlia such patriotic nics-
j.Mges as nave gone oui to mo wnoio conn
't tar. 'have gone from New York InBtcad ot
Jtjttom Philadelphia, whereas by all past
'4 rules and customs this city ought to bo the
, J leader In such things.
fri"xTT aaf.l lin tvgo -Intl fnVflr C2t..lt1i i.'ne
r . 1 14' favor of holding a patriotic rally In
&' ? Independence Snuare. but thoucht the
5 Mayor was using poor Judgment In want
Mf to postpone It until Congress meets.
TJt"What we should 'do." Mr. Ttosenberger
.Id, "Is to let Philadelphia send a menage
the country that will have its Influence
n Congress meets." Then he read the
torlal from yesterday's Evening Ledcier
!shlch suggested such a meeting.
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I, Mia flltnrlnl R.ilfl!
'Jv In tlils time of crisis, when the bonds
r . a .... . t i . -. ... ..
, vu.ei joyauy muai e kiiii cioseiy anu me
;; nooas oi patriotism urawn into a cum
j'Si men channel, it is right and proper that
SpA'Jtom the shrine of liberty and the
y Birthplace ot Independence there should
fo out to the country and to the
7?',;,world evidence of national coherence,
- j'r!T Inass 'loyalty and complete Indorsement
t i&tmt'tho purposes and course of the Gov-
& H't'wiunent.
bs.. .rally 'of Citizens from this cltv and from
Kf 'W fBirrounding States be held in Indepen.
i ',vl apeak and resolutions formulating the
(?f.;r purpose ui mo nuiiontue aaopieu in
' ' 35rder that once more the enthusiasm
, !$,' th'8 People may send its thrill Into
...vjine remotest parts oi tne country and
vr.,nal0 lno "res ot patriotism aa mcy
fcjrofSiave not been kindled since last a Kuro
?VH,ean nation threw down to us the gage
R&S battle. '
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ij?v EVERY ONE PATHIOTIC
BVViy" " JiosenDerger reaa nis rosjly-
feJi','',Jten' a, half dozen men Jumped up to
few'c " and West C. Boyd, who was nre-
ding. said he guessed it had been more
Tj ?. - octuiiucu, lb iirtu uecu iniraeu aim
h :
rJfjMtcond it, and West C. Boyd, who was pre-
;$5ui!
' fourthed and flfthed." He spoke hta ap
V.' ' prpviA of the action taken, and the applause
L "was nearly.
t- v." - '" ui"- up to say mat tne clur
KKihouM' be proud of the action taken, that
M Wfce, as a memoer of the VetcranB of Foreign
' -'Mfars of the United States, could nniinnnr.o
rffcthelr decided approval.
If-IT. H. Evart Kendlg, secretary f the
g-. ;J,lub. suggested sending immediately :i .n..v
i ftflt) the resolution to the Mayor, and this
, was none, iie also made a brief address,
lUeuchlng off some of the previous instances
,pttieri Philadelphia had been in the center
the country's tide of patriotism and
c'Wked that It be kept mere. "Wo ..,,,,
avo this meeting and send out this mes-
I u w . .vMn j uciuio uiiKress niests.
m i iu.
T committee appointed to consider ways
mcatui anu iu nut wun otner assocla-
is,aa iohows: air. itosenberger, chalr
; Alexander Lawrence. Jr.. Jonnini..
I, William J. Eldrldge. William (,,.
Furber. William T. Holmes. Jr.. ntnr
adlr. Mr. Atklss. E. A. Wrleht .Tr tu-.,.
ft, Emerson and Wilson A. Streeter.
,';! ine luncneon was William it Ar.
La. U-. . . .. l- : " '- 1
w, presiuent oi tne uity business Club. J
i -- ...v ...o utBOIllxatlOIl
sla pass a similar resolution at itu
Jieon next week.
Citizens who commented on the suggea-
mi, .unanimously agreea wun tne spirit of
V'jphey felt It would be a fine thing for
nmna women to assemble In the square
LJet'-natlon.nl leaders speak their thotirht
t them, thus quickening the spirit of
aituwn ana loyally tnat they feel but
i t know how to eXDresa. Thn tim. tn
rt Vaow, the said.
Tkere was a feeling voiced that messages.
pvtruiumu ay ngnx snouid be coming
riuuunpiim tne oinnpiace or the na-
rTork.has had several rouslne meet.
r'stif patriotism," one man said. "The
titers ought not let any one In all
mtry say that PhlladelDhta Ian be.
whn the question Is one of love of
r.-;
inplrlt of the suggestion was appre-
-y ur omun ana ur. 13. JJ.
I HJeri. The: Mayor was enthustastlo
iof, tlio Idea, but thought it ought
Kponeij unui Liter gongress; con.
4rL, The couoi11raa.c ch
m miiiuiitnaur'.ir v., ,tnougntnne
iMi-oiw u)c iHitihtre in's;nytninz
IVtiward holding; iueh ,a meet-
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MtAJirrtilVHIfiB.A OA.
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Streets Business Men's Association "It
would be a source of Inspiration for the
fnlted States it we of Philadelphia
should hold such a meeting in the shadow
of Independence Hall. It would arouse
patriotism. It would be felt throughout
the country. By all means, let us hae
the meeting."
J. E. TltAVlS. vice piesldent Sixtieth and
Market Streets Business Men's Associa
tion ."Let nothing prevent n big patriotic
mass'incetlng for" Independence Square,
It Is a most excellent Idea, for such a
meeting would stir up patriotism as noth.
Ing else would,"
JOHN T. PED1.012. president Woodland
Aenue Business Men's Association "It
Is a commendable undertaking. If we
nr tn lmv war. let us have It with all
our might. We can have war with all (
our might only If the patriotism of the ,
nation Is aroused to a mgn pitcn. n
Independence Hall meeting would be Just
the thing to do this, f.ct til's meeting be
the first of a series to aiouse the patriotic
fervo. necessary. I pledge the support of
mv organization to the meeting. The
bigger It Is the better will be the results.
I am glad the suggestion was made. It
shows the wideawake spirit of the l.vn
xino I.EDonn."
THOMAS UCmCI?. president Fortieth and
Maiket Streets Business Men's Associa
tion "The Idea In excellent. This meet
ing should be held by all means. It
would bring to the notice of the nation
ih.i m.iiniiainiiin- rrrp:it as a historical
and commercial center. Is ready tp do Its
part. Ono result of the meeting would
be to Increase recruiting."
MICHAEL BR.OWN. president Lancaster
Avenue Business Association "Of
course my organization will back such a
ncetlng. We had Intended having one
ourselves", but this city-wide Idea Is much
better. We will cam ass Lancaster ave
nue to get the lesldents down to the nu'ct
ing. It will arouse patriotism as nothing
else hi the world woflld. Let us have it
aa soon as possible."
THOMAS A. McCAFFHEY. president Bel
mont Impiovcmcnt Association: "It Is
an excellent Idea, but I should like to see
It postponed until Congress takes action.
In the meantime l suggest that there be
neighborhood patriotic gatherings, which
would culminate after Congress's action
In one mammoth meeting In Independence
Square to Indorse whatever Congress has
done. Such a mass-meeting, coming on
the heels of action by Congress, would
make Itself felt In Europe. Our organi
zation will do all In Its power to help the
project along, holding patriotic ralies our
selves until Congress meets April " I ain
glad tlio meeting was proposed "
HORACE LAW, general manager ot the
tailoring department of the Army and
Navy Co-operative Company. 1123 South
Broad street: "I believe the Evksino
LncoBn voices the sentiment of the entire
olty In susger.tlns a patriotic mass-meeting,
and I. for one. most heartily indorse
the stand it has taken."
EMANUEL KOLB. of the Kolb Ileal L'state
Company, southeast corner Fifteenth
street and Snyder avenue: "I am heart
ily in accord with the Evening Ledoer
when It pioposes a meeting to arouse pa
rlotlc enthusiasm, especially at this
time."
COLONEL GEOnQE PENROSE, depot
quartermaster of the Schuylkill Arsenal:
"I believe such a meeting at thls'llmo
would accomplish a lot of good and I
would bo clad to see It take place as soon
as possible."
AUGUSTUS F. DAIX. State Senator: "A
meeting to arouse the patriotism of our
citizens, as suggested In the editorial
columns of the Evevino LnuoEn, would
have not only my hearty approval, but
the approval of eery American. The
time Is Indeed ripe for such a movement.
It Is altogether fitting that Independence
Square should be selected as the place In
which to hold It. To Insure the complete
success of til a valuable suggestion I feel
that the co-i.peratlon of every patriotic
organization should be solicited."
WILSON TO BLAME IF WAR
COMES, TEUTONS ASSERT
Lokal Anzeiger Says President's Policy
One of '"Careless and Crim
inal Errors"
MERLIN. March 113. "The policy of
President Wilson since breaking off diplo
matic relations with Germany has been
characterized by careless and criminal
eiror.s," says the Lol.al Anzeiger.
The paoer adds that "if President Wilson
iaslil wants war he should start it and
then he will have It." It concludes:
'The monstrous guilt for a German-American
war, should It come, would fall alone
upon the President nnd his Government."
Holland to Bar Armed U. S. Ships
LONDON. March 23. The Dutch news
paper Haudelsblad Is quoted In a dispatch
from The Hague today as authority for the
statement, that the Goernmcnt ot the
Netherlands has decided to bar nrmed
American and British merchant ships from
the ports jt Holland.
Oileiitiiigcr C. H. S. Ball Caplain
Oscar Gllent nger was elerled captain of the
Ontr.il Illff'l Srhool batll learn tliia after,
noon In Duclor O'Tlrln'a office. Il In eighteen
ara old and baa been tlie aislt tatcher
tcr two eata. Ha is a aophomore
Mahan Elected Drexcl Captain
A I" Malum whs "lritil captain of tli
DreXfl lntltut bankvtljdll team for 1!IT-IA1S
This Is his rirat year on the team He la a
Jm it i in tho Ioht school
Hot Springs Results
FlIt.ST UAC'U, three- car-olda and up. tl fur
lon&a: I. f.epollam. III). I.jke 10 lo t 4 to I S to l
1'. James U.. lot, Mrrrlmre 10 to I 4 to 1 : lo 1
3. Plunger. 107. Iluxtou... 3 to 1 i'ien 1 to 'J
Time. 1:1(1. Cutnla. Coualn Bob. Dore. Klrat
rtaja, Saruomr, I'aaha, Keitrel, Kx-HherlrT and
Woodly alao ran.
SIX'OND HACK. four-ycar-olJi and upward,
arlllnc fit furlonsa:
1. Slater Husle, 10J. lloaa. A to 1 2 to 1 1 to 1
'.'. Ktllly NIkiH, Kin. Huxton to .' 8 to fl 4 to r.
S. Detour. 113, Murphy v.. fl to t 'J to I t to 1
Time. 1:09 I..V Myola. Jungle, Ellen flmythe,
Frlaky and Aleourt atao ran.
THIRD HACK, four-jear-olde and up. selling-,
mile and 7n yards:
1. Chad nutord. lint. Crump 3 to 1 1 to 1 1 to 2
S. Hoae Juliette, 103, JerT-
cott n to 1 2 to I 1 to t
S Foeman. 114, McCowen. 10 to 1 4 to 1 - to I
Time. 1:40 L'-S. Little Ulgger. Depra, Verena.
Manioc. Wtp, I.elloaha, Klrat Star and Key
Oakwood also ran.
Hot Springs Entries for Tomorrow
, First race, maiden three-year-olds, tl fur
longa Wonderful. 100; Skotch Klaa. loo; llroom.
aweep, 10lj Frea. 107: Dontbrush. lOtt; l'ulaakl,
10: Mystic, Folly. 109; meaty, 10; Ureek
Legend. 10K.
Necotid 'race, aelllnc, threa-sear-olda and up.
R furlongs Ophalla, W,. 101; Kerlusa, 102:
Hrtss, I0S: sothello. 110: Raster Greetings, 111):
Plnth, 110; Kleetabelle. 100; C'anonbrldge. Ill:
Tlng-a-llng, 111; Ar hplottrr. 4: Langhorne,
J1S: 1'leaaurevllle. 120.
Third rave, handlcau, tliree-year.ol.is and up,
0 furlongs Sparkler, io4; t'mle Hart. 101;
liars Casaldy, 10H: Paiizareta, 110; Colonel
Vrnulv. I'.'3 Old Itoaebud. 1ST.
ruuriu race, nauaicap. inree-ear-oias ana up,
ml! and 10 yards Oruudy. (1; (a)Wlseman,
102: Bryn l.lmah; 10S: Hobert Bradley, 10.1;
Jack O'l)oed, 101 Bob Hcnsley. 10! Wood
atone. 109: (a)Thornhlll. Ins. (rrhnrnhlll atahta
antrv.
. fifth racej Belling-, three-year-olds and up,
fille Walter Duncan, Ml "Virgin Dot. 102;
SflSi- 1$?t rt.il5"- ,0'J 'Jgek Harrison.
lOTt fUndlniar. lOTi Cash on DalUary, 107.
:VarmaW, 107; Charley MeParrati. lot: Doctor
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Miss Pinckncy l.ce Estes, of Columbia, S. C. (left), anil her classmate
at the University Law School, Miss Hose Lerner, of 120 South Thirty
fourth street, today offered to join the Naval Coast Defense Reserve.
U. OF P. PORTIAS FIGHT TO JOIN
NAVAL FQRCES OF UNCLE SAM
Miss Rose Lerner and Miss Pinckney Lee Estes
Eager to Enlist in Yeomanry and
Do Their Little Bit
By M
The only two plrl lawyers at the I'nl
erslty of Pennsylvania Miss PlncUneyl.ee
Kates and Ml.s Uokc I.erner aio having
a difficult time In trylnK to 'do their bit.
but, believe them, the are poInK to do it.
Such n little evperlenca .. they had yes
terday will not be allowed to stop them
at all.
The two Portias of t.ie law school lead
Secretary Daniels's proclamation calling
upon women to enlist in the navy and stall
ed rluht out to be in I r -.rst croup They
went to the Naval Home, r.t Fltzwator
stteet anil liray's Kerr:- toad, and me! an
obslni'le.
"Not until ou join the Woman's Division
of the Nnal League," they were told by
Miss (Jietchen Gordon, who was acting f"t
the chiefs.
The co-eds knew- theli iIbIus and lefiiKpd.
"Why, that's n purely oluntary ort;anl?.a
tlon, a mere side line," they protested. "Wo
want to join the Vnlted States navy."
One woman cm be as stubborn as an
other. Despite the Invitation Mr. Daniels
Rave to all women, the two students were
not taken In. They were allowed to resistcr
their qualifications, but the filial word was
not spoken. But they say they will Ket In
yet.
"The cry Idea ! We saw j-eorcs of mpn
being enlisted, and yet they tried to force
us into a special organization before tailing
us."
Hy now the Navy Department probably
has the letter of complaint fiom Miss Kstes
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G. T. CONRADE
SELECTMAN G. T. CONRADE
VICTIM OF PARALYSIS
Fifth Ward Representative in Councils
Had Held Several Public
Offices
Select I'ouncllman Gcoige T. Conrade,
who tepresented the. Fifth Ward, died at
his home, 0"G Spiucc street, this afternoon.
Death was caused by a stroke of pjralysls,
which caused him to become unconscious
yesteiday, He remained so until his death.
l.'ouiK'llman Com ado was serving his sec
ond teim in Councils. Pievlous to Ills
councilmanlc position he had Rerved several
teims In the Legislature and at one time
was a clerk in the olllce of the City Con
troller. He was also a Constable attached
to x.Jlnglstrate Carey's olllce. He was
sixty-five .sears old and Is surled by one
daughter.
MILTON STOCK WIRES PAT
MORAN HE'S COMING SOUTH
ST. PKTKnSBUUG. Kla., March 23.
l.ate this afternoon .Manager Moran le
celved a wire fiom Milton Stock, who Is
In Mobile, Ala., saying that he would be
here as soon as possible. No ward has jot
been received from Nlehoff,
A Practical Viewpoint
The fact that wc not only
carry on the engineering
work, but operate in their
entirety many public-service
properties has given us an
exceptionally practical point
of view.
INOlNtJBlNC
CONTUCTION
MANAOlHtNT'
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lid Miss r.einer, and thej epn-t In go lo
..ixi inimr nruii'U wun jseen-tarj Dan
's miswer today and become fiill-iledL-ecl
comen
Mlsit l.einer. who will be Ri.idu.ited Ibis
j ear, Is a eliaimlng lluiigarian, although
she look out her second naturalization pa
pers this morning.
Miss Kstes, as her name would Indicate,
Is a charming southerner, having been born
In Columbia, S. C. Moreover, her grand
father died, from wounds receUed while
fighting for the Confederacy, and so she
conies justly by ),Cr martial tendencies.
"We didn't want all this to como out,"
M ss Kstes said, "because wc don't want
to give up our law course here until It Is
absolutely ncccaAiry. But we felt that If
published accounts were true about there
being 35,000 men shy In the I'nited States
navy, wo could do our little best to take the
places of two men. 'e both know stenog
raphy and bookkeeping and could, therefore
I believe, quallfi for ilt-ilcul positions In
the yeomen service. We wrote to bo en
rolled on the resere list. We do not want
notoriety, nor do we want to serve unless
we are absolutely needed."
Miss Lerner. whoto father is not a nat
urallzed citizens of the fnlted States does
not subscribe to tlio principles for which
her native land Is fighting and wants to
become a real out-and-out "cltlzeness" so
that she can do some actl work for Uncle
Sam should her services be needed.
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BIG RATE INCREASE
Advance of 10 to 15 Per
Cent in Transportation
Charges Asked
ADAMSONACT SEQUENCE
WAHIirNCJTO.V. March 2:1.
A general Increase from ten to fifteen
per cent In all freight and rassenger rates
to cover the Increased cost of opeiatlon
under the Adamson law Is asked by all the
railroads of the (ountry In a petition laid
before the Inteistate Commerce Conimls.
Blon, the receipt of which was announced
today.
It was stated the loads'have met other
heavy ex enses besides the Adamson wage
Increase, and that they want to get them
selves in shapo to scne the ceuntty effl
clently In time of.wai
RequeBt was mn for a blanket liictease
lo facnitate ptompt action, the toads ex-
P The' loads' petition staled that "in out
opinion the only ptactlcal method of se
curing proper relief is by a peieentago ad
xancemeut In all latcs. This, of rout se.
should be adequate lo cover the effect or
the Adamson law and other wage Increases
already mado and those which will nat
urally follow through Inciease In the cost
of fuel, material and supplies."
HKA, STATUS itlM10ADS' CASK
In presenting the case for the railroads,
Piesldent Ttea, of the Pennsylvania, said
"We teallze that the condition of the
railroads today presents a menace to the
country, not alone to the owners of the
propertv, but affecting dliectly the Inter
national situation. It Is absolutely essen
tial that the railroads shall he III splendid
working older, not merely workable phy
sically, but In a position to fulfill their full
duties to meet what we all believe Is coin
ing, n crisis In our history, and to do It ef
fectively and properlv.
"Under present conditions, lates and ie
enues of the canler, we bellee this to be
Impossible.
"Uppermost In our minds Is that we ate
facing n national emergency in which the
railroads must be a most efficient arm lo
place at the disposal or the vountiy. Its
industries and Its people.
"The most reasonable and prompt ac
tion Is required In 'our Judgment. Ken
npatt from that of the national emergency,
the facts of thn situation aro that we aie
already confronted with increased expenses
on acount of fuel, supplies, materials, wages
and taxes, as -. el I as the incieaslng diffi
culty of lalslug new capital on leasonable
terms on account of the existing conditions.
"An examination of the conditions which
the carriers are facing and will face In the
immedlnto futuie convinces us that theie
will be a serious reduction of the net
operating Incomes of the carriers due to
several causes. We, therefore, deem It ver
essential that the situation should be clearly
disclosed lo tho commission and desire to
obtain some suggestion ns to the best
method of piotcctlng the railroads against
these conditions.
"Under the existing International com
plications and exceptional Industiial activity
the necessity and Justice for requesting In
creased rates ate so clear and pressing for
tho benefit of the country as a whole that
we suggest t he commission will teallze the
Importance of having the ralhoads in a
stronger financial position.
"That can be done only by piompt and
liberal consideration, so that they may place
themselves In a stronger physical condition
to meet all the demands of the country. And
that Increaied rates tequested will be
promptly granted without any suspension of
the tariffs and to avoid tedious delay and
expense of compiling and printing tariffs
forall the railroads of the country until the
commission has decided the question."
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Be Sure to See To-morrow's Display of
Lovely Easter Trimmed Millinery
At $5.00, $6.00, $8.00 and $9.00
c- ,A wonderful display ready for Saturday 1 Hundreds of our famous
Sa.00, $0.00 and $8.00 Trimmed Hats and a now collection of still finer
Hats at SO 00. The most critical and diligent shoppers have told us
repeatedly that our Trimmed Hats are the best and handsomest in this
city. Here are ail the very newest shapes, all the smartest ideas. Black
Hats trimmed in colors and colored straws in beautiful combinations and
with many new effects in trimming. A HAT FOR EVERY FACE for
all ages, for all tastes, for matching a particular costume, or to "iro" with
nil costumes. Hats for the COLLEGE GIRL AND DEBUTANTE Hats
for the critical matron, for the business woman, for the professional
woman, Hats to please EVERY WOMAN, at S5.00, SC.OO, $8.00 and $9.00.
Sports Hats, wide variety $1.95 to $4.00
There's an exceedingly active demand for these popular-priced Hats
-and our assortment s unexcelled all the best straws, a variety of
Kood colors, smartest trimming effects. Many new shapes and colors.
Untrimmed.Hats front $1.50 to $3.50
i uilnithe c,ollecti. are Milan Hemp and the popular Lacquered Straws
in black and a wide range of colors. The new SailorsTthe new Droon
orTheasm6"1'01' P and a haVe cM'd the "Touraine-the hit
oi tne season. Secotld Floorf Market
Women's Suits and Dresses
iflr . The varipfv of stvloo io e ,... u-. !.. . s , JJ
.. .. i ' . ""'-" " " " uwi cnuice is almost
unlimited, and women may select a style from a dozen
or more equally fashionable and becoming to her.
Suits at $16.50 Serge and Poplin Suits,' in
black and navy blue. Smart belted: models, with full
collar and over-collar of silk. '
. Suits at $18.75 Plain and belted Suits of serge,
poplin and gabardine, in black, navy blue and dark
brown; full collar and white over-collar.
Suits at .$20.00 Of serge, wool poplin, gabar
dine and chuddah cloth, in black, navy blue and Bel.
gian blue. Plain and belted models, with ailk or
broadcloth over-collar, trimmed with buttons and
atitching. (One model sketched.) 9 l
Suits at $25,00 Still greater variety Suits of
serge, poplin, gabardine, worsted checks and wool
Jersey, fielted semi-belted and 'plain models, some
with smart plaited coats, some braid-trimmed, others
with pockets; plain and full collars, many with silk
over-collar. '
At $250 and $30.00 Suits of wool poplin
serge, gabardine and wool velour, in black, navy blue
Belgian blue, Oxford gray, medium gray, brown and
green. Many models plain, and semi-fajW
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VENDER OF VltoETSrMtJST:-
CURE HIS SPRING FEKVUU
Warned, That Poetic Fancy Disported
In Shopping. District May Cost
HimJO.GO
.Mankind Is pretty well under Hie heel of
the poet who stnils slngliiB of ulirliiKlnR
lolets this tlhie rif the year there's no
law acalnst 'em. romplaln the police, but
tauc'ous salcsinon who nhove the flowers
themselves uruler thu noses of lady shop
'pers should and will he iniesied.
.Inmes Malatlso, itllfBad head of the "Vio
let Trust." whoue mossy dell Is at J South
lllehs slieet.linil Ju;'t ilnMieil a little eye
lolllnc dei-lamatlon lit l-'lftecnth nnd qiest
nut streets todayiand was holdlnit his wares
lo the world when IMIIreinat McKalls took
him R-ently hy the aim. mid led hlm er
lo the. Central .police, station.
"Well lieie's firiuir." sauir the o.itieteil
croud In tlie anteiooni when tho man
was led In liennliR his (lowers The inuK'
Islialo told Alalutisii that he must staj
out of the shopping district and keep the
men employed hy hlm oiTt of that district
or he would hae Hi vi 8 r,w "I"1 eosts.
He was then dischaiRcd
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1TJL1, JUitV UK1HEB WERE
PAID TO PREVENT STRIKES
Twenty Cle'vcland Contractors Say
Graft Money Mado Work Pos-.
siblo on Bridges
ri.KVIJLiA.N'D, March 21 The Cuyahoga
County Uiand .Tury lute today was told by
nineteen bulldlntt contractors that"20,000
In Kraft was paid to prevent strikes on
bridges in the courseof; construction prior
lo tho lockout of 20,000 men by the build.
Iiik trades employer' association
. It was testified Jacob Itabln, guilder ot
the new Olmstead Uptcl, paid 13000 In
weekly Installments to Insure continuous
work on tho hotel. Union men say the
stories are untrue.
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Flag Raising at Eddystonc Postponed
The fluff raising and patrlqtlc celebration
which was to have been held at the close
of work tomonow at the Bddystone Ammu.
nltlon Coiporntlon has been postponed until
after Cncress meets and hears the Presl.
dent's message. The committee In charge
thought It better not to bring the great
ciowd together until th country's policy It
determined upon. The employes. Including
those of tho Kemlngton Arma Company,
number 20,000.
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Many St)ttt
Women's Extra
High Cut Spats'
98c
White. fiiTin, chain
pagne, Ian, ilark
nnd pearl grey.
Your Easter Shoes $.45
Arc Here at Only d
African Brown Kid with Ivory tops, in high and low
heels; black vamps with ivory and white kid tops; pat
ent leather with white kid tops, all white Egyptian cloth
anu otner gooa siyies; wcucu uihi shuhcu sums, mi
sizes and B to E wide in the assortment.
680 Pairs Big Girls' $A 45
White Easter Shoes, &
High cut white linen with low nnd high heels,
long vamps and white nolcs and heels; sizes 2's
to 7 and B to D wide.
2200 Pair Women's Smart
Easter Pumps
Over 2. of I lie most wanted styles for
street or eienlng lo wcur with sprits.
In patent, dull leather. Irory,
,.ltnrtiri!ifTtii. ntul crrav l.lil ! lltrill
wulto niihiirk and linen. In plain N
numns. Colonials ami straps.
Fl7.es 1 to 8 nnd A to I) widths
In the assortment.
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CHILDREN'S $A 9Q
Easter Shoes, LM
Snow white nubuck and patent
with white kid tops; right shape
last; sizes 8i to 11 and ll1 to
2. $2.69.
Men's Spats
Extra Special
98c
Boys' Easter Shoes
Patent and dull leather, full broad
toesistes 10 to 13 nnd 1 to fiij.
$1.98
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2600 Pairs Men's Easter SQ.45
Shoes & Oxfords O
Well-known makes of samples and surplus
stock in tan and black Russia calf, patent
and glazed kid; welted soles; all sizes and
B to E wide in the assortment
Our New Branch Store, 2434 Kensington Avenue
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llio Hell Gate Bridge iioutc will he
opened on April 1, when the Federal
Express, through niht train, will he
re-estahlishcd in each direction between
Washington, Baltimore,. Philadelphia,
nnd New Haven. Providence and Bos
Ion via Pennsylvania Station, New
York City.
By the construction of a connecting rail
road from Sunnysid'e Yard, Long Island
City, to Port Morris in the! Bronx, Hie
hues of the Pennsylvania Railroad
bystem have been joined with the lines
of the New York, New Haven &
Ilarlford Railroad System, and the
South and West directly connected '
with New England by an all-rail
route' through New York' City.
The 'Hell Gate Bridge is the connecting
link. Jt is a sleel-arch structure with
a span of over 1000 feet, and carries
the standard four-track connecting
railroad over the famous Hell Gate
channel of the Upper East River
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