"MflIV vrrvw" iffi'TrTr- L'VWi4SiiMW)inp W ' "wrBrnffwiwui' snrww'w?pj(pSP, 1 tfPHILADELPHIANS ENTER ANNAPOLIS Members of Largest Plebe Class Were Enrolled at Naval Academy OTHER CITY NEWS BRIEFS - Man Is Jolted From Motortruck and Then Run Over Thirteen Philadelphia lads are Included In the clas of first-year men which has en tered the Naval Acadjmy at Annapolis The class Is "aid to be the largest eer entered at the Academy. The- I'hlladelplilnns are Jlenry H. Davall, John J. CurVy, lidward J Mllner, John S. Ctenshaw, Alexander J Oray, Itaymond D. Tnrhuck, Krcdei'ck 1). Klme. George It. llahm, I.ouls Slmelson, 1 Christopher -Noble. Charles H. Alexander. D CfSloane and William V. Alexander Other Pennsylvania boys In the class are at follows: Lawrence Litchfield, Jr, Pitts burgh; William II. Cooke, Llancrch , Joseph A, McCJInley, Xorrlstown ; John Edward gnomlcr, Columbia; John V" drube. Lancas ir! lMwIn D. OiaNCt. Marietta; Henry J Reynolds. Scranton; Clinton A M'sslon, Fcranton: Joseph Seletskl. Glen Lyon; Luther A Brown, Auburn: Paul II. Shocner, Opvlg'tiurK; George L. Mauger, Heading; Edward P. Beach, Wtlliamsport, Robert Btrlte, Chambersburg ; Frank M. McLaury, Tork: Charles W. Duncan, Gettysburg; Charles J Marshall, Greensburg; David II. Bjerly. Butler: Brands E. Falrman. I'nlon town; Charles f. Roland, Krlo; John W. Jamison, Illalrsvllle; John D. Corrlgan. Cljmer: Frank S. McCrory. rittsburgh; Edward I McQulston. Pittsburgh ; George W. Snjdcr. 3d, Pittsburgh; Krnost W. Mc Klnley. Pittsburgh; John A. Consldlnc. Pittsburgh: Philip A. Heading. Mct:ee Hocks, Arthur W Junker. MclCeeport ; Kr wst J. Poole, Reading; Morgan C. Bariett, l!acr, Sydney S. Bunting, Jenklntown; Sidney W Harvey, Kdgemont; John J. Len. hart, Brownsville. U. of P. Has Special War Course The UnUcrslty of Pennsylvania, although rot yet opened for the academic year, Is gllng a special course In neurology and brain surgery, at the request of tho War Department. Fifty officers of the Medical Reserve Corps liavo been selected to take the course preparatory to their assignment to active duty. Icepick Used by Thieves An Icepick was used by thieves who broke Into the store of Ray Wlsslcr. at 7144 Gcrmantown avenue. Mure than $200 Jn cash was stolen. The pol'ee suspect for mer employes. The- pick was used to pry epen a shutter and gain admittance. Recommend Pardons for Three Tho State Board of Paidons at Harris hurc has recommended pardons for three Phi idelphlans. They aro Walter P. Nlck ersnn, under sentence for larceny and em bezzlement ; Nicholas Madgeby, larceny, and Murtagh McQrath, larceny. Steal Wooien3 Worth $3000 Thieves entered the store of Charles Nemeof, at 38 Couth Third street, and stole woolens valued at more than $3000. The loot was piled Into a wagon by the thieves, according to the police. Dies From Escaping Gas Overcome by gas, which escapad from a heater In his room, John R. Snow, fifty-nine years old. of 657 North Fifteenth street, was found dead In bed by fellow lodgers. He was employed at the Baldwin Locomo tive Works. Falls From Truck; Itun Over Jolted from tho seat of a motortruck and run over, Vlto Gammo, of 332G Law' rence street, Is In a serious condition at the Frankford Hospital. The accident hap pened at Factory road and Bustleton pike. Obtain Damages in Street Opening Damages have been awarded property owners for the opening of Fourth street from Porter street to Oregon avenue, ac cording to the report filed In the Court of Common Pleas No. 5 by the Board of View, as follows: Estate of John McICce, deceased, J4575; Mark Heller, ,2025. and John Stein, tenant, 25. , EYRE'S EXEMPTION CAUSED BY A CRIPPLED FOOT Bon of West Chester G.' O. P. Leader Accidentally Shot While on Trip Through tho West WEST CHESTER. Pa., Sept. 26. The exemption from military servlo of Wallace Ilyre, son of T. Lawrence Eyre, the leader of the stalwart faction of the Republican party In Chester County, whose home Is In this place, has caused much comment here, as well In the county, the comments for the most part being made by persons cogni zant of the facts. It Is known hero that letters commenting upon the exemption have been sent to both Harrlsburg and Washington, and one writer wrote to Wash ington and afterward when acqu tinted with the facts Bent an apology for his letter. Eyre has a crippled foot, which fact dis qualifies him for. the duty In the ranks, this fact being known to all his acquaintances, While In a western State about two years go conducting somo business for his father Eyre accidentally shot himself In tho foot with a revolver. Tho foot Improved for a time, but later, the Injury gave him such troublo that an operation was performed, by which the great toe and the second one were amputated, crippling tho foot perma nently, When Kyra took the examination before Exemption Board No. 2, of West Chester, he was found unfit for military duty by tho physicians who examined him and his ex emption was decided upon, It is claimed the physical examination was made by a member of the corps of physicians who was not acquainted with the Eyre family. Men's Hats . remodeled Into lattit lylji, denned, blocked, "ltd and rctrlmmed Jefferson Hat Co., 125 S. 10th St. "ti .o new. HA MM A Have Us Care For Your Feet ACnilAifl One treatment a month , will prevent foot Ills and Chiropodist 535? W. h""Y and ,bU ,0 . I'alnlm AntUeptle Inementlre 8. E. Csr, 13th and Han.om (Oier Crane's) Alio ISO! CUe.tnut 3 Hamilton Watches These standard Watches are known bm th. ilVuf.h at Hsltroad Areurary. A Hamilton. romblnul with our "aervtca afttr nurcnaai,- aivaa you an total tlmtplace. C jR. Smith & Son LrSaS Photo from Photo Craftere, JAMES POLLOCK Carpet manufacturer, Park Com missioner and Former Harbor Master, who died today. AGED COUPLE FOUND DEAD IN APARTMENT Odor of Gas Brings Investiga tion Police Inquiry Being Made Into Cause An Investigation Is being made by the police of the Twenty-eighth and Oxfotd streets station Into the deaths of Patrick Hocy, sixty-nine years old. and his wife, four years younger, who were found asphyx iated In bed In their rooms at 2719 Columbia avenue this morning. Detective Farley and Policeman Schwartz, of the district, who have been assigned to the case, havo not been able as yet to determine whether death was due to an accident or not. The old couple occupied an apartment on the second floor of the house, which Is conducted by Robert Fnulds Hocy and his wife were last seen allxo last night about 0 o'clock by Mrs. Faulds. An Ice man who came to the door of their apart ment this morning detected tho odor of gas and notified I. Shalkop. n butcher, who has a store on the first floor of thi- building. He broke down the door and found the aged couple In bed The police were notified and tho unconscious couple were hurried to St. Joseph's Hospital. At the hospital, after an examination. It was said that they had been dead for several hours. SALOON MEN ARRESTED U. S. Agents Charge They Sold Booze to EnKsted Men Oovcinment agents toda ai rested two saloonkeepers and n bartender In the vi cinity of the Government Supply Pier, Dcla waie avenue, between Vine and Callowhlll streets, accused of selling liquor to enlisted men. Warrants nreout for seven others, and a general round-up Is expected late today. Thoso arrested aro: Joseph Abcr, of Front and Vine streets ; William Morgan, Second and Vino streets, and Tony Kloman, a bartender for I.orenz Usptnn, of 354 North Second street. The warrants were Issued following nn Investigation by Special Agent Silver, of the Naval Intelligence Bureau, of complaints that enlisted men stationed at the pier were obtaining liquor In the vicinity. Accord. Ing to the evldenco obtained by Special Agent Silvers, tho men discarded their out side Jackets, and wearing their black sweaters and no hats, visited the saloons and obtained the liquor liiiiiBn H'rfie or coll for our new anil !ifrfliio Booklet 'Looking Into l'our Oum j;ic." A Series of Eye Talks" 13 Our Next Talk, Wed.. Oct. 3 I By Joseph C. Ferguson, Jr. HERE is a little sac, known as the lachrymal sac, just beneath tho Inner angle of the eye. This 3ac sometimes be comes infected, which pro duces redness and swelling with intense pain. If treat'd properly arly In tha roura of the dlaeaae. little, trou ble may be experienced, but If left to take Ita ou course It may open, dlecharia pu and a per manent openlne or flatula reault. Theae are conditions that the Oiulat the Thyalclan who spa iUlliee In the treatment of the ejVa la trained to correct When you have trouble with your eee. be aaaurad of proper aervlce by consulting- an Ocullat. And when alaaaea are ordered, have the prescription filled by an experienced Optician. rrearrlptlon Opticians 6, 8 Si 10 South 15th St, 1f Do HOT JJxomfaa Mill This 'Talk' from a copyright aerlea, all rUMt reaerved.1' I Strawbricfee 5- Clothier II B a a nil i J mrwsm& LEpaER-pHiLADEppqL, Wednesday, September 26, 'JIMMY' POLLOCK DIES SUDDENLY Manufacturer, Who Was Also Wit, Stricken on Way to Business FAMOUS AS RACONTEUR "Jimmy ' Pollock no (me ever called Mm James Is dead Tho manufacturer, who was equally as well known as a wit and taconteur. died flits motnlng In the arms of his son, Roland, while on the way to his carpet manufacturing plant. Dauphin and Tulip streets. Mr. Pollock was In his car when he was seised with an attack of acute Indigestion. Roland Pollock and James Mitchell, presl. deht of the Ninth Natltonal Hank, who ac companied them, carried Mr Pollock to the ofllco of Or Thomas II. Jones, Its Hast Susquehanna avenue. Although suffering great pain, he tried to assuro those who were with him that he uuiu m an rigni aner a little rest. The phjsclan did ever) thing possible to allay the suffering of the manufacturer, but he died In it few- minutes. The passing of "Jimmy" Pollock as his business and club chums called him. re moves one of the most prominent figures of Philadelphia's social life. For the last three decades he attended every function of note that has taken place In this city and could alw os he depended upon to keep speakers, regardless of prominence, to their text when they rose to dispense their views for the edification of those assembled. Many a quiet and uninteresting dinner luriinu imo storms or laughter through the ltrepresslble "Jimmy" The speakers who plunged Into flights of rhetoric for tho sake of seeing the thrill of their pet thoughts were often startled by the inrnrii, Pollock, who demanded to know what the picturesque phtases had to do with the subject at hand It Is generally agreed that Mr Pollock was the pioneer of this good-natured heckling In these parts Jimmy could not bo silenced even when the Five o'clock Club celebrated the thirty fourth anniversary of his admission to membership On that occasion he said under cross-examination bv the toastmaster that the politics of the Five o'clock Club was offlceholding. He further asserted that the club was a combination of white shirts and kpuMtwow UMU MmTMiUEiivgiurRffiyi&giya Three Days 20 per cent. Off Read- Think -Act For 20 off present prices means fully 40 below mid-season prices. a Purchasing and manufacturing many months ago when conditions were normal makes the price from which you deduct the discount considerably less than present market values. Fur Coats 60.00 Natural Pony 48.00 (Beaver or Raccoon Collar) 70.00 French Seal 56.00 (tO-lnch Smart Model with Skunk Opos sum Collar or Collar of French feeal) 90.00 Natural Muskrat.'. . . 72.00 (40-lnch Smart Models with French Seal Collar and Cuffs and Belt or Muskrat Collar) 120.00 Hudson Seal 96.00 (40-lnch Models with Skunk or Hudson Seal Collar) 165.00 Hudson Seal 132.00 (Three-quarter Length Smart Model. Laree Capo Collar and Cuffs of Skui.k, M Wolf, Lynx or Jap Kolinsky) 210.00 Nutria 168.00 (Three-quarter Length Flare Model, Hudson Seal Collar, Cuffs and Border) 320.00 Hudson Seal 256.00 MB-lnch' Smart, Models. Very Choice Quality. Wide Border and Collar of Silky Skunk) 325.00 Natural Squirrel 260.00 (45-lnch Full Models, Cape Collar and Cuffs of Kolinsky, Fox or Skunk) 350.00 Hudson Seal 280.00 (14 New Designs with Contrasting Wide Border or New Designed Collar) EXPERT MAIL ORDER SERVICE No matter where you live, you can shop here by mall. Send money order or open a charge "account. Assortments sent on approval, express prepaid. Money refunded by return mail upon request. brass' knuckles and that C. T Stotesbury was the poorest member "This was true,"' said Jimmy, "because Mr Stotesbury never had enough of anything and never would," Jamea Pollock was born In County Dcrry, Ireland, of Scotch - Irish family, on Au gust 28,1846. He was educated In the public- schools and later entered the. dry goods house of Rlegle & Hro., remaining with this concern until 1867 He then en tered business with his father, James Pol lock, Sr. They manufactured Venetian car. pets. L'pon his father's death the son con tinued business, which has grown to be one of the largest In tho country of Its spe. cltl line of goods. The firm Is now known as Pollock, Huston & Co. In addition to being appointed Harbor Master ill July, 1906, he was also appointed Governor on the Commissions to the Louis iana rurchaso Exposition, which took place In 1903. He was one of tho organizers of the Ninth National Hank and industrial Trust Company. He holds membership In Bcores of clubs and organizations Including the Union League, Historical Society of Penn sylvania, Academy of Political and Social Sciences, White Marsh Valley Country Club, Automobile Club of Gcrmantown, Philadel phia Cricket Club, Pennsjlvanla Society of New York. Five o'clock Club and many others. He was a member of the Fall mount Park Commission for more than ten jears. Frederick II. Treat Dead Frederick II. Treat. lce president of the Fidelity Storage and Warehouse Company, 1811 Market street, died last night at Uloss burg, Pa., after a short Illness. He was lce president of the Wayne Title and Trust Company and one of the commission ers of Radnor township. Mr Treat, who was fifty-seven years old. had various other business Interests. Auto in Maze From Backfiring An automobile owned by William Hovard, 4422 Dexter street. Roxborough, and driven by his son Ueorge. took fire this morning at Kalos street and Ridge avenue when the engine "backfired" Bovnrd extinguished the flames and the loss Is estimated at $30 The car caught fire last week In Wilming ton, Del., from the same cause. ELECTRICAL LABOR SAVERS ( WASHING IRONING I SWEEPING SS 1719 Chestnut St. COMB AND 8KB S3M5S Mason & DeMairy 1 1 15 Chestnut Street Opposite Keith's Theatre) Last Day of This September Fur Sale is Saturday gSgs v K m '- Mm 1 is n wffin in lm";lm Wvmmu uCMj JJJJ : oiJ" t r" v p C VvW yff Vt ni fl 'tri'mS l I n:l M VrV'v, ilk ac'$ Ar. ift0 r ft-ji $- .' V I wQLSJ'v w '.'L:&Ai8 .:. c umr? r jo J f e s abuve - V vr)fka.rp IV J fratlona lcJsJv'--i? nretrom yr&itojt&J moileh In tc2-1!,, our stock. " . Fur Coats .Voveuibcr September Hen. Price Wale Trice 435.00 Scotch Moleskin 348.00 (15-Inch Smart Belted Model, 6-Inch Taupe Wolf Collar. Cuffs and Border) 975.00 Natural Mink 770.00 (Choice Dark Skins Beautifully Designed Into One of Our Handsomest Models) 985.00 Russian Kolinsky . .788.00 (Copy of Imported Model Handsomely Designed) 1500.00 Ermine Caps 1200.00 (Handsomely Trimmed with Tails. Kxqulslte Design) Fur Scarfs November September Hrg. I'riee Sale I'rlre 30.00 Red Fox 24.00 30.00 Kamchatka Fox 24.00 30.00 Wolf (all colors) 24.00 35.00 White Fox 28.00 35.00 Taupe Fox 28.00 47.50 Dyed Blue Fox 38.00 47.50 Slate Fox : . .38.00 47.50 Cross Fox 38.00 55.00 Ermine 44.00 60.00 Mole 48.00 97.50 Russian Kolinsky . . . .78.00 PAID $50 FOR EXEMPTION AND ISN'T EXEMPTED YET McKccsport City Hall Said to Bo Head quarters of Men Who Preyed on Conscripts PITTSBURGH, Sept. 28, McKeesport dratted men have paid from (SO up to a gang of swindlers making their headquar ters In the City Hall at McKeesport, ac cording to nn Investigation which Is now being conducted by members of the local boards, The swindle camo to light when one man Inquired why ho had not been ex empted and explained he had paid $50 to a man who said It had "been fixed." llo told the board membeis he had been taken to City Hall, where the headquarters of both local boards aro located, and that n man kept him on the fifth floor while two confederates went to tho sixth and seventh floois, In fifteen minutes both men returned with the announcement that every thing was all right. Foreigners were the lctlms, the board announced. Commissioned Chaplain at Twenty-fire The Rev Unrrett Murphy, a priest In tho archdiocese of Philadelphia, has been com missioned chaplain In the nav) Ho Is only twenty-fix e and Is said to bo the youngest to bold the chaplain's commission He vas oidalned only last May and has been at St. Agnes Hospital. J . EOldwell 8f G). SAPPHIRES mounted vJitli diamonds in Rings, Bar Pins, Bracelets, Brooches, Bangles, Pendants and Wrist Watches ' mi mmmmmmmmmmmsmvm&sss. A Small Deposit Will Reserve Your Pur chase in Our Storage Vaults Until Desired. Is,, k rx mil w mi1- f' xY && I lh,.' ,' o W-. cTiiSSTJ IMPORTANT NOTICE Extra large-size Coats Up to SO bust. Liberty Bonds accepted as cash. Purchasing agents' orders accepted. Repairing and Remodeling at a 20 per cent reduction. Place your order at once. Patrons desiring to open accounts may have bills rendered December 1st upon request, 1917 PERU NEARER JHtEAK Berlin Warned to Give Satisfaction Within Eight Days LIMA, Peru, Sept 26, The Peruvian Minister at Berlin, has been Instructed to demanld satisfaction within eight days for the sinking of the Peruvian ship Lurton. It Is Intimated that refusal wilt mean a severance of diplomatic relations. A t,r 'A Anft A t work Enjoy the style ana cuniiurt ui Underdown SHIRTS 3 for $4 Quality an eenrlee. Extraordinary value In striae en ffbrle Cnfre Attached or rutMhid A.R.Underdown's Sons Itnbber needs and Men's FurnlsMnca 202-204 Market St. JBUbllihta Shioe w rf P-)?0 IIP' Don't allow the lack of real money prevent you from making your purchase at once, as the time to participate in this event is limited. A small deposit will reserve your purchase until it suits your convenience. Fur Sets Xoiember Heplember lieu. Price Hate Trice 42.50 Skunk 34.00 42.50 Natural Raccoon . . 34.00 50.00 Hudson Seal 40.00 60.00 Black Fox 48.00 60.00 Red Fox 48.00 60.00 Wolf (any color) . . 48.00 60.00 Jap Cross Fox 48.00 72.50 Taupe Fox 58.00 80.00 Kamchatka Fox . . . 64.00 90.00 Scotch Moleskin . . . 72.00 95.00 Jap Kolinsky 76.00 95.00 Black Lynx 76.00 97.50 Taupe Lynx 78.00 120.00 Cross Fox 96.00 135.00 Natural Fisher . . . .108.00 155.00 Slate Fox 124.00 155.00 Mink 124.00 1 75.00 Pointed Fox 140.00 290.00 Natural Blue Fox. .232.00 600.00 Hudson Bay Sable. 480.00 600.00 Silver Fox ..480.00 aafrfrf.lrii.-r TiTWr i'7w,:t- TJB , i Perry' s have 'm the Clothes! AI.I.-ABOU.NP nni.T Coat cut slim and close-fitting; high narrow shoulders; diagonal slashed pockets ; belt arranged to button Inside or outside of coat. Trousers straight and extremely nar row. The word "Sincerity" comes from two Latin words meaning "Without Wax?' 1$ Fakirs among the art dealers of old Rome used to work wax care fully into cracks and flaws of a piece of mar ble and so make it ap pear sound and whole. The honest dealer guar anteed his wares as "sine wax." cera", without $ And so, "sine cera," or "sincerity, ! . came xo mean pure, unadul terated," safe, sound and whole--the quality you are looking for in Suits and Overcoats this Fall, and Winter more than ever before. Cfl Sincerely all wool that has been and con tinues to be the Perry standard. When you buy your Fall Suit and Fall or Winter Over coat here, you get. the real article all wool and a yard wide, with out the wax of cheap adulteration. " $15, $18, $20 and $25 PERRY&CO. "N.B.T." 16th & Ctestnut ft. I If u u ii $M x u ,t tH. ft , :n. , '1 v a V "S w2 MmrkctSt.at ISth tefl 7 in"it'aF5f "',J i,V, SEBBOflffiSSa "?- '.p ''".; J-V." 'W ilr " jaaatsB SBSmWltmWm$KtmWmWmWmWmWmmJm9mWSKS9mWmmmmmt
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