V H I fi ' '.U'i V- V ' TO UK RANKIN ASSAMlJ r ANn IA1 )K ) BY WOMEN p: tt...a Ts..1 GllfTnri rg. noretc uiutn, uuuiouu Foe, Derides Congresswoman , , as Unpatriotic I i . A ' By M'LISS loud cries of "N'oblol" "MnRnlficont 1" -We are proud of her!" relieved only by tiny solo Issulne from tho home of Traitor I" "It's Just what wo expected ef her!" characterized tho comments of prominent women on tho first voto cast In Congress by tho first woman ever to sit there. Militarist women, pacifist women, suffra tlsts and Just women, with a slnglo excep tion, nro standing solidly behind Jllss Jean jiette nankin, who, aftco a grueling all day and all night sitting In tho House of Rcprc lentatlves, allied herself with an overwhelm tiy unpopular sldo by otlng ngalnst tho measure that will send us to war with Germany. The single exception comes from tho antl iuffraglsts. Bristling with Joy and with an exultant iioie In her voice, Mrs. Horace Brock, presl dent of the anthuffraglst association of Pennsylvania, held Miss nankin's vote up to scorn and declared that tho first woman in Congress had covered herself at tho carli .., opportunity with disgrace and shame exactly as tho antlsuffraglsts had pre dicted she would. It Is Just what you would expect a suf fiaelst to do." sho said, vindictively. "They re all socialists. Socialists havo no patriot ism. Suffragists have neither patriotism nor religion. Tho antlsuffraglsts havo stood auare for preparedness and for their co m try for moro than a year. Wo aro tho loyal ones Miss nankin's voto shows what wo may expect from women In politics.' Other women were 'as profoundly moved aa Mrs. Brock, but somewhat differently. "It was noblo of Miss nankin," snld Mrs. rimer E. Melick, extension secretary of tho American ncd Cross and an ardent pre paredness advocate. "Of course, I do not understand or sympathize with her ntti tude I cannot seo how nny ono can bo for peace at this time, but Miss nankin has shown me couruK" i e- lumiuiwin, Bhe has not feared to mako herself un popular at tho outset Sho was strong and voted the way nhe believed. It Is a Kie.it triumph for woman. She has demonstrated ' that she can rise above patty and popular opinion to do what sho considers right. Her voto was particularly unselfish In tho fact that she Is unmarried and has no sons whom she might havo wanted to protect from war." In the opinion of Mrs. rjeorge A. rlersol. former chairman of tho "Woman Suttraglit -Tarty, tho stand Miss Ilankln took was big and magnificent. BIG, MAGNIFICENT "From the description of her manner of casting her vole," Mrs. l'icrsot said, "ft was plain to see that sho did what sho did with bar eyes open. Sho had no Illusions about the unpopularity that might accruo to her from allying herself with tho so-called alterable pacifists.' If she Is human, sho would hao liked to throw her voto in tho popular scale. Sho was torn between her knowledge of what tho majority In the country wanted and her conviction that war lets us nowhere. She was not 'womanish' In the sense that po many expect us to bo womanish', but she was big, magnificent. I hae great hopes of her." "It proves what wo havo been contending all along," was tho comment of Mrs. Fred erick Drinker, secretary of the Woman's Suffrage Party, "that tho woman In poli tics will not bo bipartisan, but will voto ex actly as sho thinks right. I may not sym pathize with Miss nankin's views, but her "action was entirely praiseworthy. She might havo made a big hit by voting yes, and sho didn't do It. Sho's real. She's there." The suffragists as an organization will not send a telegram to tho first Congress woman, but many In tho ranks who hold her views opposing war, or who wish to felicitate her on tho bravo stand she took, have already done so, it was said at suf frage headquarters. EENING'BEDGfER--PHIL,ADELPHIA, FRIDAY, APRIL' G, 1917 ABE JACOBS'S EASTER FINERY ; PREY OF THREE ENVIOUS NEGROES t - i Mrs. Abe Discovers Intruders. Garbing Themselves in 'Costly Raiment, Gives Alarm, and One of the Beau Brummels Is Gaptured After Chase Mrs. Abo Jacobs, 4202 Market street, was naturally somewhat upset this mornini when sho opened her bedroom door a, wco crnck and discovered threo "colored gem men" In an effort To mako an equltablo di vision of her husband's I'nstor outfit. So amazed and terrified was Mrs. Jacobs that sho could only stand thero and peer through tho crack like a person In a tranco. Ono aristocratic "colored gemman" Had already donned Abo Jncohs'a l'rtnco Albert and lavender trousers, nnd ho was survey ing himself proudly from a dozen different angles in tho mirror of tho dresser. Another hnd squeezed his feet Into Abo's brand new tan Kaster oxfords, and a third wns attired In a striped suit, In which Abo had planned to sclntlHato on tho boardwalk at Atlantic City next Sunday. Tho third negro had managed also to Jam ills huge feet Into a new pair of shiny patent leather shoes which had cost Abo $8, Tho negro who had selected the Prince Albert and lavender trousers seemed to bo In considerable disfavor with his two com panions. Tho whites of their eyes fairly glittered with envy as they watched him perform In front of tho minor, nrranglng a bright orango necktie which Abe had se lected the night beforo at a prominent Chestnut street haberdashery. Illght hero Mrs. Jacob cama out of her trance. Sho let loose n. screech that would havo drowned tho shrillest nolo of a steam calliope nnd ran downstairs Into tho street Sho rnn along tho street, screaming nt tho top of her voice Tho negroes stopped their primping nnd dropped but of a second-story window to tho rear yard. Two of them, In cluding tho one with tho Prlnco Albert, leaped tho back fenco and got away, Tho negro with Abo's striped suit and patent leather shoes ran on to Market street, whero ho was spotted by Patrolman Steth, of tho Thirty-second street and Woodland frcnuo station. Steth drew his revolver and kept It barking nfter tho fleeing negro. Neighbors who wero reading tho war news over tho breakfast table wero unnerved by tho shoot ing and rushed Into tho street. Tho negro was a good runner, but ho was considerably Impeded by Abo's shoes which wero too email for him. and by Abe's trousers which wero too tight In tho seat. As he ran his squeaking shoes wero as noisy as a lot of mlco caught In a trap. At Forty-fourth and Market streets ho threw up his hands and surrendered Ho gavo his namo as Frank Drew, of 2024 South stroet lie was held without bal' by Magistrate Pcnnock on a charge of burglary. CHESTER LOYALLY STANDS BY THE FLAG Pennsylvania Military College Tenders Services for Train ing Citizen Soldiers Ru a Staff Correspondent CHHSTEn, Pa., April 6. Imbued with an insatiable spirit for practical preparedness, tho historic old town of Chester, has taken Initial steps for active participation in war. Braving a cold rainstorm, eighty boys nnd 100 men yesterday afternoon and last night presented themselves at tho Pennsyl vania Military Collego for rigid training in the nrt of war. This was tho result of tho recent offer of tho military staff of tho collcgq to prc paro men who aro unable to Join tho Na tional Guard and high school boys to be como citizen soldiers. Two corps will bo formed, tho High School Cadet Corps and the Citizen Training Corps. Tho first Is to Include boys more than sixteen jears old from Chester High School, eighty of whom havo already enlisted, and other students from schools throughout Delaware County. Tho second Is open to all men from tho ago of eighteen to fifty-five. Colonel Charles 13. Hyatt, commandant of P. M. C, last week tendered Government equipment of tho "West Point of the Key stone, State" and tho military staff of tho collego to tho city for training purposes. Tho course will Include at least ten weeks of rigid training, covering two drills a week, two houis to each drill. Instruction Is to bo under tho direction of the military stall of I', M. C and by tho cadet ollicers. In events of necessity tho campaign will bo carried into and possibly throughout the summer months. Captain I-ewis S. Morey, U. S. A., hero of C'arrizjl, Is in supreme command of the work. , Prominent men throughout tho State vis ited Chester last night to review tho first rally. Colonel Frank G. Sweeney, Inspector general of tlio Pennsylvania National Guard, declared tho movo to be "signifi cant." Mayor W. S. McDowell, of Chester, regards it "as a wonderful step that should spread Uko flro throughout the country and carry other military schools In tho vvako of Its spirit. "Tho Pennsylvania Military College," he declared, "has shown real pa triotism by opening Its doors for the train ing of men for the defenso of our liberties." J. Ec Caldwell & Co. Chestnut Juniper South Penn Squar Tall Flower Holders Of Silver With Four Corner Vases Silver Exhibition April 2nd -Nth BMBBIBMim Wfet0 I Our $20 Spring Suits are giving body , blows to tbe Common Enemy High Cost of Living. They look like a lot more money, and the 1 fabrics and tailoring are much better than you will find in other houses at this price. You don't have to take our word for this, altho' it's true a few minutes, inspection will convince. Models 'and fabrics suited to Young Men of 'U ages. , Jacob ReedS Sons 6 HESTNU r 1.40.4 fjrw- surcTxnTP CTDPRT V. . -iD UXUk X- W U - y-h-lU t.-i- -l. STATE BOARD TO WEIGH MAYOR'S TRANSIT PLEA UNION LEAGUE IRATE AT CHARGE OF INERTIA "Silly," "Rot," Characterize Comment oh Letter Accusing Languor in War Aid 'Intimations that tho Union League is bnckward and slow In taking a hand to help tho nation at this time of crisis wero received In tho league's club houso today with Indignation. "It's silly I It's rotl It's not worth pay ing nny attention to," Herman Haupt, ono of tho directors, said of a lottcr to the nvKN'txn LEDcinn, published yesterday, in which the Union League's present nttitudo was questioned. Hero Is tho offending let ter, which was written by a League mem ber, prominent In tho city: To the Editor of the Evening Ledger: Sir What is tho matter with tho Union League? Onco it had a voice, and whenever there wns a national crisis that voice was heard from ono end of tho country to the other Why so dumb now? Is it becauo thero nro somo Germans In tho mem bership that It Is policy not to "of fend"? Has It como to this? VETERAN. Mr Haupt's denunciation was echoed by other officials of the organization. John T. niley, a director, said the league la vrllllnr to do Its ihfcr In tho work of war, but does not know what Is required of It. As for the Influence of German members, he declared trfat not more than 1 per cent of the totnl membership Is of German birth or extraction. "There's nothing to tho accusation made In that letter," he continued. "Two months ago 1200 members In a great meeting unani mously put themselves on record as being ready to back President Wilson to the full est extent, in splto of his politics. "Lhe leaguo simply does not know -what Is expected of It. It awaits a call to serv ice," Mr. Ittlcy said. Swallows Poison by Mistake WnST CIinSTKlt, Pa., April 6. Miss Minn Hart, eighteen years old, drank from a tumbler containing poison, mistaking It for water. Sho had been cleaning silver ware with tho poison. Sho will probably recover. FUEL SAVER For the Kance Price $3.00 CUTS COAI. BILLS ONE-THIRD Ak for llonklet l. n. nr.noEit to., 69 n. sd street lain tOOO Market j I Ready Money I United States Loan Society I 117 North Broad St. 1 414 8. 8th tt. 5548 Ctrmantawn t. Commission Will Consider De mand for End of Deadlock Next Monday The Public Service Commission Monday will take under consideration Mayor Smith's demand that tho deadlock over the transit situation bo broken and that tho certificate of public convenience for the various lines of the high-speed system sought by the city be granted or refused. Following three executive sessions the early part of this week the commission deadlocked over all tho certificates except that for the I'rankford "L" extension from Djro to rthawn street, which was granted. Tho threo opposing tho certificates were Commissioners Hyan, Magce and Hilling. As contracts totaling moro than $15,000, 000 aro being held up "by tho board's Inac tion, tho Mnvor lato esterday vvroto to Chairman Aincy asking that deflnlto action bo tnken In case tho city's -applications aro denied, then It Is likely that steps will ho taken to test tho commission's right to hold up tho city's development projects after tho voters havo approveif them at tho polls. IP YOU WEAR THESE 3 for $4 Shirts Says P. T. Wise: You'll be well satisfied with your per gonal appearance. Furthermore there Is rood wearing quality In an Undfrdown Shirt at $1.60 each or 3 for 4. Caffs Attached, or Detached A.R.Underdown'sSons Rubber Good nnd Men' riirnlnhlnaa 202-204 Market St. Established Since 1038 lin-sVf Saturday f Supreme Values in $ p Trimmed Easter Hats O Demonstrating beyond question the supremacy of this exceptional purchase assuring you of regu lar $7.50 hats for $5! A very late shipment just in time for Easter including every new and de sirable shape, color and fabric. Get yours here and save money! Black Lisere Hats Roll Brims, Sailors, M,ushrooms, artistically trimmed. Genuine Italian Milans in high shades, black and white, with imported flower trimmings Hemps and Braid Straws Large, small and medium shapes in colors to match your suits. At the New Fashion Shop i-a Market, Cor. 12th St. E The Style Parade Is On! m Are You Prepared? We've nearly half a hundred styles in oxfords for young men ready for Easter. One of tjiem is the style you want. One of them is at the price you want to pay. Every size and width in 'all models. fvS' A KS&S&ZcntT' vX 'vi-. .V IbsS II o ' iff JM yi Iff I vsvS" I $ The distinctive design and the pleasing appearance of our 'new Spring Oxfords make this the "Store for Young Men." You could go far and wide and not find as much snap and style. In all leathers, black and the new tan shades; High Shoes or Oxfords. Entire Main Floor For Men Where there is plenty of vim nnd orininality for the younp- man who wants distinctive style. Come in and let our courteous salesmen show you the new modols. -P k 'Vs. Svs. i L. 'v .i Jr3V 75. -i 2&s?v (B) 5 Jy 0 "15ta (A) The neet Oxford, for Country Club or Shore. New simile Ton, nlsa Cordovan T 1Q or White lluckkln v (11) The llroitiie Pattern In cUrk Conlo-tan or Illack. A model wllh Ileal g to 6.50 (C) New Pattern for the up-to-date younr man. Hark Cherry color, TroaTan Calf, Q f( 111 In 1ll.b. JJJ J C) (I)) The Correct Oxford for llinlnenx. Dark a h n U e a In Cordovan or C'ordo-Tan, also I7 to IQ Illack I " (R) An exclusive Model In Cordovan or Hark - ltrown J and o' Calf I ( jy l".V'1' a?' m jy v. V 'TIS A FEAT TO FIT FEET xXsiidiin 1204-06-08 Market St. .W,iffP,?UMrfS?;UI Jt Jlory NowlUrfy .-vxv- t v Quick Reading News for the Man who's going to buy his Easter Suit or Easter Spring Overcoat Today or Tomorrow! I At $15 Blue serge Suits with outside patch pockets or regular pockets, soft rolling lapels gray single-breasted Suits, belt back, slanting slashed pockets Cambridge gray mixtures, regular flap pockets. IAt $15 A dandy dark Oxford with faint bluish-white pin-stripes, plain back and regular pockets green flannels, belt back, outside patch pockets. jAt $18 Greenish tan Suit, outside patch pockets browns with faint stripes, belt backs dark gray worsted, regular pockets, plain backs. I At $20 Very snappy brown mixtures, outside patch pockets, plain backs double-breasters, belters, vertical pock ets, and fabrics galore! CI At $25, $30, $35 Suits in tan mixtures, slanted outside patch pockets, belts that button under or outside the Coat checks with belts, outside patch pockets beauti ful light grays with plain belt backs and so on, almost ad infinitum! And Spring Overcoats! BaaBaammmaammaaBaataaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasBBBBBBaaBWBiBBBBBBBBMBiSkaBBBBaBammmmmaa, J At $15 Conservative and loose-back models in quiet patterns and novelty mixtures at $18, $20, $25, $30, $35 Trench Coats with belts, snug-fitting, models; loose-fitting models in wide se lection of fabrics. C But come in ! You'll find what you want, and you'll find it right! Perry & Co. " N. B. T." 16th & dhestnut Sts. t. " w rv , v r j tJi a, .-A .. . 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