'tMJ SHT i v.r :tvtf?m. V"' .ii , jV' ' Hi ?.. 7 ' I h' .'if W.,y i'r, 1 CLARK HAS COLD f FEET,' SAYS GERARD t; Speaker GetsXashing From EVENING LEDGEK-PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 101' REMARKABLE PICTURE OF FRENCH ENVOYS ON WAY TO U. S. Former Remarks Applauded Britain wants troops , Speakers Attack Germany and .. Cheer issues oi England's Campaign in. France NEW YORK, Aprlt 27. Major (leticral T, Mi Bridges, representing Great Hrltaln's .Iw on tlin Unlfour hlRh wnr rnmmlsalnn. Ill!l I inressed confidence In a speech at tlio an- ,iual dinner of the American Newspaper publishers' Association tonight that the United States was determined to do Its full lhare In the war against lleiiuniiy, nnd he vofeed the hope that American troops vould soon he flKhtliiK beside their allies on the battle fronts of Ktironc. There wcie neatly U00 editors: and guests jt the dinner nnd they pave vociferous evi dence thnt they shared both his confidence nd hope. There were hisses when Mayor Mltchel. In his speech, referred to speaker Clark ind his btntement that n conscrip was lynonymous with "convict" In Missouri, nnd there was wild applatu-c when Mr. Mltchel earnestly adjured the nation to support the resident In his plea for universal mill, tary service. The diners" cheered and clapped their Junds ecn more wildly when cx-Amhassa-or James V. (Jerard offered up thanks to t Divine Providence because Speaker Cinrk, " chronic sufferer from cold feet," was In no posltfon to deal the nation a serious Injury, and there was a third outbreak when. In finishing his speech, ho asserted chit If the United States did not assist In the defeat of Germany, the Kaiser's soldiers 'would attack the United States at the first 'eppo'rtunlty as they had planned to do from the beginning. HRIDGKS OKTS A CHAXCK General Bridges, who told with pride of having fought under Marshal Joffre nt the Harne, was glxen an enthusiastic welcome. "He is the man of whom it may be said that he saved the civilized world at the battle of the Marne," said the soldier of . England in his tribute to the great French commander Speaking as the representatixe of Mr. Balfour. General Bridges brought with him to the dinner .something of the spirit of the battlefields of France and Belgium. He Tvas able to tell from his personal experi ences something of the scourge of Belgium at the beginning of the war. It was not the work of undisciplined soldiers, he de clared, but the deliberate plan of the high est German army authoritls. Major Gnerat Leonard Wood, who spoke briefly, said he hoped sooner or later to be serving with General Bridges on the French front Other spcakeis were X. tV. Rnwcll, a member of the Ontario Legislature; Iivln Cobb and 'William Hard. Patriotism was the dominant note of the dinner, fiom the decorations to the speech! s The Invocation was a plea that the strength of the nation be devoted to "humanity's holy cause," and .lob K, Hedges, the toast master, proposed a composltn toast to the President, the King of Knglaml and the President of France. James W. Gerard, former Ambassador to Germany, who was the chief speaker after General Bridges, made an Impassioned ap peal for universal military service. It Is the only thing which can save the nation from Prussian militarism, i ho declared. lie called upon every publisher present to send a telegiam to his paper directing that It come out flatly for the Adminlstintlon bill and support It by every means In Its power. By so doing, be said, "you gentlemen will break a lance for the cause of freedom. V'e can't go Into this war with velvet gloves Ve have got to have this bill." Germany Is from 100 to 200 years be hind the times In liberty anil democracy,' llr, Gerard nsserted, "There may be rloi thete." he said, "but there will bo no rcvi lutlon." KKNTIMKNT MlSKKPnilSKNTKH To a certain extent, tho former Ambas sador asserted, the entrance of the I nited States In tho war was due to the misrepre sentation of American sentiment nad Go man sentiment in America by American newspaper men of pro-German sympathies who were stationed In Berlin. Uu pAld high tribute, however, to Seymour B, Con ger, of the Associated Press, and Carl W, Ackerman. They were true Americans, ho raid. "The worst enemies In this country to day," Mr. Gerard declared, "are the lnsld. lous enemies here nt home, who misrepre sent facts." He nlso read an extract fiom an editorial In today's Evening Post, on universal service nnd denounced it as n deliberate "twisting of facts." 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The contents -f n rough draft of the new wnr revenue bill tentatively decided upon by the special subcommittee of live mem bers of the Ways and Means Committee have become known, In the Income lax, excess prollts tax. pimtnl rale Incicase and Mump taxes the ictuins to bo ispeitrd have not been tlnnl lv computed. Tile bill to far lis de termined upon for pirscutntlon to. the fill inmiiiitti'o follows: l'otal Hates--Increase fliit-c'n into from tun cuts to tlnee tent.-' .' imncc : Increase nc itiil i,lii " firim one coin to three cents a pound. The subcommittee ban not ot mv,ed from First -ifaii. I,ntma,,tci' ti'iif i.ti Komis his i -tim.iti a 1i bat ammmt sin h nn lease will bring lMdmilii.il tucune Tases l.c.wer the t minium for -'Ogle in n to Slonn nliil foi inaii ied men i Si;,on m J.nuii ibuihli tie unrnial t.i fr - . t tx t . . i,t im'iiu ie latler r.it ,it .Kin gini-i .in (, i h.- i. it- down until It applies to minimum Incomes nt nhout 2 per cent : start surtaxes nt Jficoo and graduate them up to 30 per cent on Incomes of more than $l,noo.noo n ear, instead of to per cent as suggested by Sec retary McAdoo. Cntporatlnn Income taxes Increase: the cotporntlon tn from 2 to I per cent on net incomes of cnrpotatlons. I'Acess iirollts tax lioublo tho icturn from this source by leaving tho two ex emptions jnono nnd 8 tier cent where they now nte. and doubling the tax on ex cesses oer these exemptions, npptylng a in per cent tax Instead nf an S nm j'Piit tax. Tho retroactlxc ptoposal of Secre tary McAdoo ptiibably will not bo teium mended by the subcommltlee. Stamp taxes Probably mnlerially re duced under the $.M,non,ono estimated for under the McAdoo schedule. This sched ule Is :eft open biMnuse of the uncertainties nttnchlng to the unliable returns from postal. Itn'imr ami evess pioflts tax ihanges. Passenger tmnspnrtnt'oti nx Vlinut $.15,000,000 ns estimated by Secrctftry Jiift-uj Adoo. Freight tax About f 100,000,000. Spirits Including Increases In the tax on, whisky from $1.10 to $2 a gallon nnd ber from f I. flO to $2.S0 n band, It In hoped to meet tho expectations of the McAdoo estimates, or $116,000,000. Cigars $11, 600,000. Cigarettes $17,000,000. Soft drinks nnd mineral waters -$10,200,000. Smoking nnd chewing tobacco ' $25,000,000. Snuff $1,500,000. Wines IC750, 000. Automobiles $19,800,000, by a flat tax on manufactures. Theatics. baseball nnd other nmusementa $7C, (100,000. , Musical Instruments $7,000,000, The subcommittee hopes to have tho final draft, which will bo changed In few par Mculars from the foregoing, ready for the full committee. ;$JMZf2l vWW .'-.t'j3.-u rrTh-'u' .i.iJurniJitjn jiLuiu-nqlU.TliytS- IF champagne cost no mo' than 6pring vater, "Adam's ale" would still be considerably in demand. It ain't its price that makes Velvet popular, but the tact you can t get better tobacco at any price. Phiitii li ui. 'i This photoprnph was taken on board tho battleship bea riiiR the distiiiKUishcd party to America. .lolTrc and Minister of Justice Vivian! arc shown nt the left of the proup. I'r fs Asu.i. 1 itn Field Marshal papers In Germany," he said, In order to! explain why he read that newspaper lie referred to Speaker Clark as "Inst In the termology of old times," when the Speaker said that the "flower of our young men must first be given an opportunity to volunteer." It was then that Mr Gerard referred to the fact that Mr. Clark was a chronic suf ferer from cold feet and thnt ho had demon strated this by his actions at the Demo cratic convention at Baltimore, when he was a candidate for nomination for Ptesldent. He said that there was a very good chance that Clark would be nominated, but that he Insisted nn withdrawing because the count seemed temporarily to be going against him. "I thank heaven now for this." said Mr. Gerard, "and he can thank himself for the fact that he Is not now sitting where ho I could do the nation Immeasurable harm." i CI.AItK IS ATTACKi:i j Mr. Geiard analgned Speaker Champ Clark for his ndvocacy of the volunteer svstem. He said he bad supported Mr. Clatk In h'H campaign for the Democratic nomination for President In 1012 "But. thank heaven !" he exclaimed, "some beneficent providence, which keeps the American people from putting forward their near-statesmen. Intervened " Referring to Germany's military ambi tions befoic the war, Mr. Geiard said Ad miral von Tlrplt3 had openly advocated the seizure of the coast of Flanders as a base for operations against England and America. The Von Tlrpltz party now Is In the ascendancy, he said. Germans nf nil types, Mr. Gerard explained, advocifted li'ring'ng lhigland to her knees, seizing her navy and using British warships to operate against the Fnlted States, thereby forcing this country to pay nil the expenses of the conflict He placed emphasis on the Russian sit uation and aserted that If It withdraws from the war or If It acts ineffectively the L'nlted States will be brought face to face with German autocracy, lie continued Now that we are at war with her Germany knows what our sentiments ale. nnd she knows thnt we will be loyal to our Hag. And the Germans who are In the t'nlteil States will also bo loyal, or. It not. we know some' instruments of Illumination from which they can bo depended. Let tin man. ne ne rich nr poor, laborer, miner, manufacturer, business man nr whatcer his occuputlr.ii or In what In terior part of the country he may live, helleve that this Is not bis war The lives and safety of himself and his fam ily and the preservation of his prop erty and tho light to enjoy the fruits nf his labors nr industry depend upon (ts successful outcome. There Is no outrage that would not bo perpetrated upon us If we lost; and no citizen or section would bo Immune. Show Your Colors 10,000 HOYS TO TILL LAND Mormon Church Perfects Plans for Great Crop-Raisinj Camp in Utah HALT 1.AKK CITY. t'TAH April 27 Plans to enlist 10 000 boys nf I'tah and Idaho Into a crop. raising camp for tho summer month", under the direction of the Mormon Church and the I'tah Agricultural College. hae been completed. The camp will be In the southern part of I'tah. Kach boy will be glett seed and tiitixt sign a contract to plart at least one eighth nf nn aero. Beans and irn will be the chief articles raised i & I 'N I li 1 tHB i 1 HssssKi If? f50iiiw I IrH , .'m, EH ilefiil iVWli - Ptm mm w$0mm , 'f isssKsb JS&iX. T wli (JMHsm y 'f- ..KK . g tm ---s SSSSSS- miii. ' JHH ueSjcI R 'yf ,''fA.: m'S-r'. ssssm Ik vEIHdjhHI IHi-tx9 h A'WbiVi-:m,li,!'- s 1 Slrawhrubn K. CM Iiipp 1 ' M Wmdrimlm. Mfl. .-z.::ZLjm . ,. i ,.' J Jf 'S2rJS -vws k$ifr HERE'S what your "Velvet" dime buys: the best Burley tobacco Kentucky can grow the world's best pipe tobacco. This tobacco fullymatured by two years natural age ing the slow way but the sure way. You will never find a better pipe tobacco than Velvet. dgijcitrjvCfc'i&Ja&xcco Gz ST carflraamintmXE! iiiiAimmiLignmi!'sr5i M'Oltl: OlMINs T SiSlI A. ,M. IIAII.V & C'l.OsfJS T r,!30 I. JI. Ttll ! CUl nrtlfdl iec o ftummrft la beta In fu'.l colors. T.w er prices on Tout paid nnywliere Flag Seal Your Letters Aniprlru I'lrst, l,nt nnd Alunyn 1000 Seals, $1.00 3000 Seals, $2.00 6000 Seals, $3.60 l.irxrr qunntltle.. rfoelnt of iirlre. PFNTflN I ARPI M " "d FRIDAY BARGAIN DAY Splendid Economies and Fine Spring Merchandise nil 1 pxnn J Wi ! l m fiansGom's Own- Make Dainty Chocolates and Mixtures ' 30c, 40c and 50c lb. 1221 Cbdtnut St. 1232 Market Bt.fJV 1 920 Market St. 134 Market St. MlM " You're miTMFx&&KN?i:&ti VV A GLANCE AT THIS PACE WILL 50c Lustrous Poplin )QQr Silk and Cotton (JtU Tlic quality Is tho silkiest of ,inv that mdi' and tho wolKlit. finish and colnrniRH ulniil fr dressy frocKs In liattloh'p (jr:kv; "IIoIb an lilm old rose. )inine loaf Kreeti. wistaria. Iipik'. (.'openhaKen. navy anil black SHOJV OW WELL WE HAVE PREPARED TO FILL 65c Printed Sports Canton Silk Pongee Qc MAI.V-ATUUn HATS TlilMMlin FREE OF CHARGE A1, EVERY NEED AT LOWEST COST iivivttituutiuvnuwuwuvutuivt 89c AlIWool AHc OXK YKLLOW TUAMM; STA.MP WITH EVEItY 10c I'L'KCHASE ALL DAY Market Eujhih Filbert Seventh ImperiaISerp;e In Hfl-lnch width. Firmly woven, fine twill, soft llnlsh. All the newest tdindes for Hprlns. uy 50c Silk & Cotton Crepe de Chine 39' The kinky ereile yarn I the seewt of Its 'lalntlness. In dainty colorinKS. 36 Inches wide. 1,11 Hrotlieri KIKST FLOOR, NORTH - $la ttl r' WTJ& K&- m( A most surprising book. The glorious pride a true woman feels in coming maternity, to gether with the natural (ears engendered by this most trying ordeal are set forth simply, naturally and modestly in a way that is absolutely unique. Never before has this delicate subject een treated soirankly and yet o reverently. Not only is the work a very delightful bit of literature, but It is also a most helpful book. Every-1 woman should read it tnd many a man will find in it . key which will unlock for nlm frit A Jaj tj HMlAtaan1Itin PY l2ma$U5. . i,,., ," i , x : m -i -m tm h.a stick to GirardsJ" Sensible advice. And your own doc tor will give you the same good counsel if he . knows the Uf ; IV . . 1 Girard Cigar. Doctors rec ommend it (and smoke it, too), because it is a mild, harmless, . delightful smoke, free from any disturbing effect on body or mind. G!Brd LW Never gets on your nerves The Girard is a rich and fragrant blend of real Havana tobacco. It is shade-grown. It is mellowed by age alone. You can smoke all the Girards you want and still retain your clear head, steady nerves and the efficient razor-edge on all your fac ulties. Thousands of business men and professional men everywhere are switching to Girards. It's the national cigar, sold arid smoked 'the country over. Try a Girard today 10c and up If your dealer hasn't Girards he will get them for you, if you make a point of it. Insist on Girards. Antonio Roig & Langsdorf .71 R.21 N. Scvanth street . Th. "Broktr" - T.t.ui.tud cm actual 1, Ho In Hie Opinion of Ourselves and of Our Customers This Is Our ;; -Greatest Outer Apparel Display ' .. .. ' .. o ;; OF ANY SPRING Grcatcxt in Quantity Greatest in Assortments and Prices That Are Lower Than Ashed Elsewhere for the Same Class of Merchandise mf' 11.50 Women's & I $ I Misses' Suits I j Tailored and Dressy Styles : One Sketched I Soi'rcs, poplins, novelty twills nnd chocks. Nor folk etl'octs with belts and plaits; others built on t mannish lineo. All have noekets and nice cuial- j ity pcau de cyjjne linings. Women's & Misses' Suits In poplin nnd soiko nf navy blue. 1,1ml. CoplPd of lilKlipr-prU'i'd su fa plaitd and flnlsl.pd with Ini'Be cap. collars s29.75 Krcndi blue. belted, poclictcd $18.50 Women's & Misses' Suits '. . . 1'nusmlly Smart Sports Model SinRle-breasted three-button coats with patch pockets a ncr loosely belted pinch back. Skirts are gathered and finished with pockets. In navy and black French serge. Women'3 & Misses in nsivv. brown and green serge, j with double sash and novelty iinr? nlso charming talleta frocks in spring shades. I.lt Hrollir SKCOXH VI.cicjh o 4 q I j $10 Women's & Misses' Coats Poplin in navy blue, black and mustard, with raglan sleeves, belt and silk-trimmed sailor col lar. .Wso sport m coats in green and lavender velour with patch pockets, belt and square collar. c..n,'..m; Sfliiiiins nf About a Third on Two of the Season's Smartest Sports Suites An Unequalcd Opportunity Most Extraordinary Values Popular "Yo-San" Pongee bports bilks; 11 jc CM.ifffi ii'ntrniiR weave In great demand for smart Summer wear. C.omi choice wlcitToS Ttii "ports IIX and ptrlps effects In combination colorimjB. BS-Ineh Width lleaw ciualitv Hiilcmlul for breakfast use. 'floral dfsiKMs No mull nr pliniiK irder.. Beautiful KII1ST FLOOR 25c .Nonrn ! j Women's Chamoisette Gloves S Regular TSc Value i'i wo-, iasp . nue, 59ci wIiPp with jblario imckH JIAIN AP'ADE !i i Envelope Purses, 39c j tiood shapes: black leather j KM 1ST Fl.OOIl, STIt ST KIDIO ! $1. 25 1 Mayonnaise Sets, 69c Thrnc pieces bowl, plate and ladle, j loci Mghi tloral cuttiiiB KlltST Ki.oort. NOllTII 15c to 18c Pillow Cases. Of mediiiin-wciKlit bleached musllu- S standard niabes Sizes 12x0 and! i 45n3C Inches SllKbtly unpertert I f Millie bit liixlt. No mall or plione S I order.. FIRST FLOOR. NORTH wide Comes in Yard Lit llrotlifru FIRST FLOOR, SOFT1I The Man Who Has Put Off Buying His 0 . o--: Will Be Wise to Take Advan- Spring" dtllt tage of This Sale I $11.75 $15 Snappy Stylish s,,u. rialn or belted styles; In worsteds, cheviots, casslmeres and All Sizes for Men and Young Men homespuns, Boys' $4.50 Spring Suits & Reefers: $398 SUITS! rinch-back, Norfolk, fancy cheviots and cassimeres. JUNIOH XOni'OLKBl All wool serRes, plaids and checks. Also Bill Boy, Tommy Tucker and Sports Suits. n box or knife plaited models In riKrii-n.vcK i o u ii i-1:-nmiAHTiai iu:i:i'F,usi in all-wool navy blue ccrues, nlaida. tan covert cloth, chev iots, casslmeres and mixtures $18 High-Grade All-wool Hand- $1 C Tailored Spring Suits ' Handsome worsteds,' homespuns, casslmeres. cheviots nnd others. Single and double breasted models, plain or belted JSL : -o t it B8K. '-i V M : 5 i ffUtfvi i ' mEtmxt iMJV Itih 38c 60c White Washable Corduroy, 36-inch . . Most desirable fabrics for sports hkhts and bulls. Medium welt, dose even pile. Launders splendidly. Nn mull "r plume orders. $1.50 English $1 1C Lungcloth ?,;)"' A1U finnd mmmer ei(iiit. cloro weave; It tin Mi Hi-inch width. IMIWT FLOOR. NORTH $2 Glove Silk Vests, $1.65 Fmbioldered band top; pink ur.d white All sizes Limited lot. FIRST FLOOR. SOFTII 85c to $2.98 Metal Lace Flouncings, 49c to 98c 98c Motor Hoods, 69c & 79c FIRST FLOOR. -NORTH $2.98 $4 to $5 Silk Petticoats Like, Sketch : Limited Lot No Mail or Phone Orders A maker p nual llv chiffon taf feta in or stripe Two pretty models flounces draped with small rullles. SKl'OND FLOOR -ttmM 25c to 35c Ribbons, Yard Remnants of plain nnd fancy kinds. 15c 98e 4 to 6 inches wine, ah colors, .SOUTH ARCADN $1.50 University Tennis Racquets StruiiK with good Rut. All weights and sizes. SECOND FLOOR, PptB. Ooods Scissors St. Shears, 10c S5e Sanltiiry Ilelt loo Tiirklnh Wili riolh, each 1 rkc Three for 2Se. 'JJ 2Re tlarment Shields ISe Milety rinn, three 3e csrds Be FIRST FLOOR. SOUTH 25c Mixed Gladiolus 'Bulbs, dozen Fine, nealtny inc. 10c j 10c Embroidery Edges & Insertions FIRST FLOOR. SOUTH bulbs, ready for plant- JIA1S ARCADK. KAST BUTLERETTE $A QC While Lot Lasts "Z.A In antique mahogany or ivory, Lsed, Instead of tea wagons. Extra Large Rockers, $15.98 Or Hrm chairs. Tapestry upholstered ; mahogany finish frame. Porch Sewing Rockers, $1.19 Manic; double woven cane seat. 1 FOURTH FLOOR Friday Bargains GREATEST SAVINGS HERE FOR YOU TODAY Mail and Phone Orders Filled (Exceptions Noted): Bell, Walnut JS00 Keystone (Our Free Service), Main 3700 39c Mercerized Damask ! CLEARANCE OF RUGS $27.50 Wool Velvet Rugs sxis $14,.95 $15.98 $22.50 Axminster Centres Sizes 9x10.6 and 7.7x10,0 feet 9x12 feet, 50c Plain Green 29c vjiaas xwjj " ,....-- FOURTH FLOOR - :sVVVtsiVVtVVVVsJVVVVVVVkM ! I Ample Stocks of Low Shoes for Spring 1 S Prices That Mean Much to Thrifty Buyers, $3'4l Women's $5 Low Shoes . Colonials of .patent and dull leathers, or Icld In gray, cham pagne, nnd whltet Also gray or champagne with white trimmings. Big Girls' $3 Pumps, '$1.95 Dull and shiny! leathers. Newest last and low heels.' Also suitable for' women. Sixes Urt to ! 4. ' Children's $2 & $2,25 $1 .79 CLo. jLPimni ' - ' Misses' $2.50 to $3 $1 .98 4 Shoes & Pumps ,. ' Button Bhoes otpatentiCoUorlBun. raeUU also tjrp tnmipfL plH J, Dull tend shiny shoes . ana pumps. Natural shape. Sites -8 to 11,, t M.. R t T rwforZ .', . 7H$i Short Uii.BlcKj ana giaiei.m,A, bWt.Mf U) 8 to It,, t ii !35 Afr-Vl - 'JVk. 1 'i'SMJfl 'T M . a ,.i fat-, H .V T "m V' ' M !S it K ' ! . sr "38 '$ m , 4 ZH sW.Lj VA 3 9 71 M, fKi M'T". ?"'' fmmmnwwwm ,. , . b l W- .TWW . . , .. . ' ... . ., . '1..,- bb.i..i;u K523-.,.i?lt .fo?afiiL eKects,' ,, f !'M" jfrWt&qP""?? iSWT s tm. M2 V-, men l''"K)-',l"' "fei'l
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