v Y?r.i -' y 4 Prmd Jr 3 teVNiM;PUBLiC, LETOER PHILADBLPBM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1918 1 11; DWINDLING ARMY OVt 12 K Great Orgnn Plays at 10 and 4.25 St. Anne de Beanpre Chimes nt Noon WEATHER Rain and Cooler WANAMAKER'S DOWN STAiRS STORE f WANAMAKER'S r'-ii WORRIES ENEMY 21 I it f ; j I1- V -m r 4' If ?' ? "' Germany's Rested Reserve Forces Have Shrunk to ft A. 'in,:.. ., n:.riainc f V imiiwiiuuioi 03,060,000 AT- FRONT ft ''600,000. Fewer Than in April, While Allied Man-Power Increases By EDWIN L. JAMES It . liJT C-i-r t.i . r. ... D. .Ull- F -J-, j Corirfohf, lilt, H .Vcte Vorfc Times Co. ' V With th FlrV American Army In V V France, Sept. 20. H I was talking ttile morning with a v former professor of Cologne about C!er- Jamany's success In finding substitutes for the articles of war'sho lacked. This prisoner of war, himself a chemist, was dlscutBtng the number of German Inven tions nt fhls snrt. uhen suddenlv he eald: "But we cannot get a substitute I'M formen." I(M) Tie voiced the thought uppermost In 'K the mind of every thinking German, the dwindling man-power at the Kaiser's disposal?" Into the theatre of war Amer- J lea Is throwing her hundreds of thou- ' sands of fresh young lighting men, and -, Germany has not the like to send against them. After talking with till German pro fessor I obtained the authoritative fig ures as to German man-power on the western front They show that the Ger man command has about 600,000 fewer , .men on this front than he had In April. , and the general quality li much poorer, due not only to the fact that Germany has had to seek lecrulls from the phys- ', Ically Inferior classes, but .ilso to the fact that tho Germany army's .riorale 1 at the lowest ralnt of any time In the war. Put far more significant than the re duction by 600,000 of the number of German effectives on the western front la the fact that whereas, just befor Germany started her offensive last March, the, German tommand had sev-enty-two fresh divisions out of the line yfUlly rested and prepared for mass maneuvers, It has tdday Just thirteen such division, and his reserves are not grouped as they were then, but are now scattered all along the western front, due largely to the fear of Ameri cans. 8 060,000 Germans on Front On the whole western front Germany has 201 divisions, which are being main tained at an ajerage strength of 15,000 by the most heroic ifforts, combing out the civilian war workers, etc. This to tals 3,060,000 One may take the well-known esti mates of French and Cngllsh strength and add the total of nenrlv 2.000,000 Americans In France, to see wnat n pre ponderating strength of man-power the Allies have or will have as soon as the Americans are In fighting trim Of the 204 German divisions on the western front, 114 are In the line, thir teen have had a month or more of rest and seventy-one arc In 'back areas, be ing: rebuilt after being chewed up on the British and Fiench front. Perhaps twenty of 'these seventy-one divisions are In shape to be thrown Into a fight at a pinch. Of the thirteen reserve divisions that are in good shape three are rated first class, six second class, two third class and two fourth class All these divisions on the western front have been engaged In battle since ' July 16 Of the 114 divisions In the line, the army group of Crown Prince Itupprecht nas thirty-two, that of Von Boehm has thirty-two and the Crown Prince has twenty-two. Von Gallwltz has twelve and Duke Albrecht has slxtten. Von Gallwltz and Duke Albrecht command tho front from Verdun to the Swiss border. It was Von Gallwltz who was whipped b Pershing when the Americans took the St Mlhlel salient. The divisions In reserve are scattered all over the front vlthout Indication of any concentration It Is worth noticing , that recently In the hard pressure fof men the. German command has been putting Into the fight divisions with only a short rest In order to conserve the thirteen rested divisions This is evidently In order to have them for an emergency. Fears Am'erlrnn Army The German command Is evidently fearlnz action bv the Americans in l. Alsace and Lorraine. Troops lij the last few flays have been tauen in consider able numbers to Colmar. Writers of letters taken frem German prisoners' persons by Americans speak fhsftt the spirit and energy of the Amer IS leans, and rem irk that all such oung Y men of Germanv hav been killed The letters call "defeats" the "strategical" withdrawals which the communiques call victories Stories of hardships back home have an effect on the German fighters. Ten or twelve letters recited a story t 'frotn the British front how the Tommies i$had sent back thren German hnvs thev t ?& had captured, each with a loaf of bread under his arm and a message that Eng llshmen were fighting men, not school boys. That Incident seems to have made a great Impression en the Germans. While the Allied military chiefs are not placing too much dependence on the failing German morale, there is no doubt that It is falling fast. Vet, though dispirited, the Germans are fighting. Some are disposed to accept their lot and go on. There are an Increasing number who seek the opportunity to sur render, but the majority fight on The ? AM bnu via fnnniAi ii ! A 1 1I a4 a1 I ucjiuaua au lui'bci cj tu iiic nutru our ? dJers, "We are going to win the war." Mr HOW, GERMANS LIE ABOUT U. i Count Says Teutons Are Slain Here and Murderers Acquitted By the United Press 'Amsterdam. Sent. 20. Count Vltz- thum, member of the German Foreign ' $, 6 4 Relations Committee, from Saxony speaking at a banquet given by the r . town council in Lelnslc. said" "When an American street rabble murders with terrible tortures peaceful nermann and lierman-Americans. Derore y the eyes, of the authorities, and American ... .u...a annul tVia milivlorapfl UA ara !im f tlfled in calling hypocritical the Amer- t., (cans' moralizing Interference In German ' v Internal affairs ' 'YlarmRn rirAer ran stftnri tt lYimnnrl. aomwlth Ameilcan lynch culture," m & U. S. GIRLS AT FIRING LINE i i Salvation Army Lassies and Y. W. 'C.. A. Workers Aid Wounded " ,. By 'the United Press ' Qji .Ilia Mtti I'ront. Sept 20. Just before the American attack on the Metz front began one general called on eleven pAIvauon Aimy wuiiicii uuuiuiuiiiiuny trsand four Y. W. C, A, workers to or amseauxiiiary uiiub. jThe'frtrls.'Worklng directly behind the UpM followed "the Infantry forward a4 movJd.uppaBt.Mvnljec.-fivlns the p( iiiwau. mtjaf w-i.,- . Vfi OMOEROW WLL Special French Glace Slip-on Gloves The fashionable 6-button length, with a strap wrist that is being so much worn now with frocks of serge or trico lette. These are in black stitched with white and in tan or pastel, with two-tone em broidery on the backs. These are easily worth a third more than tomorrow's special price $1.85 a pair. (Central) Much New Neckwear of Snowy Pique which seems to be just the proper thing for the new dark serge frocks or suits that women are donning now. Quite a variety of collars, sets and vestees have just come in. Many of the collars and sets are plain, otheis are button trimmed, hand embroidered or hemstitched. 50c to $1. There are smart vestees in va tious styles at $1.50. (Central) DOWN BE 1 STAIRS MM fPT HUM I. STORE AND BUSY MY IN TIE AT WANAIAKER'S Waltz Dream Exclusive Toilet Preparations Waltz Dream is the delight ful bouquet fragiance that is sold only in the Down Stairs Store at Wanamaker's. It par takes of the odor of freshly gathered flowers wet with dew and slightly crushed. All the preparations are prettily at tired in yellow cases or wrap pings with dancing sprites. Face powder is 50c a box. Talcum ponder is '.'5c a can. Soap Is jOc a cake Toilet water Is $1.25 a bottle. Extract Is $1.25 a bottle. (Central) Fur and Velvet and the Bright Glow of Color Of Such Are the Lovely New Hats Theyai e all that a Winter hat should be to give gaiety and cheer to tho Winter days not far ahead. So many new arrivals have come in the past week that wc will have for tomonovv A Thousand New Hats at $5 to $8 These are made up of stieet hats, principally of velvet in all the becoming shades, with a touch of biightness in the silks that face many of them and in the ribbons or wreaths that encircle their crowns. Quite a few show a fringe of fur edging the brims or out lining the ciovvn. For Children ju.st tetuining to school there ate scoie of ptetty little felts and velours that have the delightful simplicity of childhood. Prices start at $2.75. (Market) 400 Corsets Special at $2 White coutil corsets for me dium and average figures are well boned throughout with medium, low hustljnes that graduate slightly higher in back. Three inches of elastic at the front and sides piovide for the movement of the dia phragm, while 2 hooks below the front steels hold each cor set securely in place. Little satin bows finish the top. (Central) Fresh Blouses Copies of Expensive Models, $3.25 to $5 New accordion-pleated frills, slipover models without collars, and many tucks are seen among these voile blouses. All sizes from 3(5 to 46 nre $3.50 to $5. Batiste is used in the tailored waists, with high necks and many tucks as well as in blouses with necks that enn be worn low. Some of these show lace and strips of embtoidered organdie. Sizes 34 to 40 are $3.25 to $4.75. (Vlnrkrt) A Group of Beautiful New Autumn Skirts Wearing $10 Price Tags are all unusual at their price. Theie are skirts to wear with fluffy blouses, skirts for business vveat or skirts for sport wear. Among them are navy blue or taupe satins made in various pretty styles pleated black chuddah skirts; plaid wool skirts or striped skirts of wool velour. Rich New Velveteen Skirts in dark brown or Burgundy ate among the latest comets. One style, with unusual pockets and belt trimmed with stitching, is $16.50. (Market) A Fine, Full Assortment of Women's Winter Coats They're cozv and snug and good to look at all of which ate essential to a Winter coat. The materials and styles are the fashion able ones of the season and tho pi ices ate quite modeiatc. Between $25 and $30 Many Excellent Coats At $25 a coat of butclla in Burgundy, taupe and blown, is made in an uncommon style with a panel back, side pleats and deep set-in pockets trimmed with buttons and stitching. It is half lined and has a collar inlaid with velvet. (Sketched) At $27.50 another butella coat in navy, brown or Bur gundy. It is of a comfoi table thickness, half lined and intci lined, with a gathetcd back, at tractive belt and a collar that buttons snugly up around the throat. At $29,75 a coat of wool velour in Burgundy, taupe, brown, navy and green, sttapped across the back and showing a generous sweep. It is half lined with figuied silk and interlined. The collar is of nutria fur. (Sketched) At $30 a pompom coat, soft and pretty, in taupe, Burgundy and brown. The back shows vnwo nf tnrlrs nnd is fathered from a belt. The turn-back cuffs and wide collar are of self Other beautiful coats for women are priced up to $115. (Mnrkrt) i material. There's a Fine Showing of FURS In the Down Stairs Store A great many of the pieces ate priced a good deal lower than they can be bought to sell for now which means that you not only get a full season's wear but also save considerable moneyxby buying furs now. Natural skunk muffs, a large size ruffle at the hand, $35. Skunk-dyed raccoon muffs, I round or canteen shape and tuf 1 fled at the hand, $32.50 and $42.50. i Dyed black skunk scarfs, $19.75. v Skunk-dyed raccoon capeswith ten tails, $35. Blended skunk sets, $52.50. Skunk-dyed raccoon capes, $42.50. Hudson seal (dyed muskrat) capes, trimmed with natural squirrel, $32.50. Moleskin capes (pieced), ruf fled at neck, $22.50. Dyed black wolf muffs, $15 and $22.50. Japanese mink muffs, $16.50 and $30. Japanese mink capes, trimmed with tails and paws, $35. Dyed black coney scarfs, $10.75. Dyed black coney collars, $16.50. Kit coney collars, $18. Kit coney muffs, $10.75. Natural raccoon muffs, $13.50, $16.50 and $22.50. (Market) Among the Finer Furs are about 75 pieces of beauti ful quality. Of these we have but one or two pieces of a kind, but all are handsome: Taupe fox Brown fox Black fox Red fox Dyed lynx Natural lynx Dyed slver cross fox Dyed pointed fox 4 . A Thousand New Winter Suits for Women's Choosing Poplin and Cheviot at $25 A new diagonal cheviot suit is cut on plain, tailored lines, with an inlaid velvet collar as the only concession to trimming. Wool poplin suits are trimmed with braid and show plush collars. Tweeds for Young Women $29.75 These semi-sports suits of mannish tweed are in gray or brown with flecks of led or green. The jackets are made with inverted or box pleats and plenty of pockets. Serge Norfolks and attractive stieet suits of wool poplin aic also to be had at this price. Navy, Burgundy, taupe, brown and black are the colors among them. Suits at $32.50, $35 and Upwards Suits of broadcloth and silvertone, of wool velour, poplin, serge and velour de laine, made in many beautiful ways and trimmed with braiding, stitching and fur. They go upward in price to $125. (Market) Heatherbloom-and- Taffeta Petticoats Special at $3 Unusually good petticoats, with heatherbloom tops and deep taffeta flounces and most any woman knows how well heather bloom wears. Theie is elastic at the top and the deep flounce, which is in navy blue, black and many pretty changeable hues, is tucked and finished with an accordion-pleated ruffle. At $3 they are considerably below regular. (Central) Mohair Uniforms for Maids Durable, neat, lasting and suit able for the cooler weathet are the gray or black mohair uni forms. The gray uniforms have band collars, while those on the black uniforms can be worn either high or low. $6.50. (Centra,) Fashionable Shoes for Women Four Attractive Models Dark tan or black calfskin shoes with imi tation straight tips and center perforations have welted soles and high, straight heels. $5.40 a pair. Black or dark tan calfskin shoes with imi tation wing tips and perforations have medium heels and welted soles, at $5.40 a pair. Gray leather shoes (much like buckskin) are made with plain vamps, high, covered heels and welted soles, at $5.90 a pair. Dark tan calfskin shoes with lighter tops of soft leather like" buckskin have medium heels and welted soles, $5.90 a pair. Many Shoes at $4.90 a Pair Dark tan calfskin shoes with straight tips have high, straight heels. Brown kidskin shoes with imitation wing tips have welted soles and high curved or mSdium straight heels. Black calfskin shoes with turned soles have high, covered heels. Black kidskin shoes with imitation straight tips have welted soles and high, medium or low heels. Black calfskin shoes with soft gray leather tops have welted soles and medium heels. $5.40 a pair. (Che.tnut) Skipping to School in Comfy Shoes Girls' shoes of dark tan or black calfskin, with imi tation wing tips and perforations, have welted soles and low heels in sizes 2 to 8 at $4.90 a pair. Black calfskin shoes on sensible wide-toe shapes have imitation straight tips, welted soles and low heels. $4.50 a pair. Shoes of black patent leather in button style have welted soles and low heels, In sizes 2V4 to 0, at $3 a pair. Ptiilrlfnn'c ShnPS , W UII11M1VI1 U . " of black calfskin with wide toes are cut to la.ee high. They have welted soles, in sizes 8V4 to 2, at $3.75 and $4.25. Black patent leather button shoes on wide-toe shapes are $1.75 and $2.25, in sizes 8 to 2. Children's sho'es of various leathers are $1.50 a pair, in sizes 2 to 5, without wedge heels. Sizes 4 to 8 have wedge heels and are $1.75 a pair. Some of these shoes nave white tops. (CheMnut) L 1 I These Satin and Serge Frocks at $16.50 Are Worth Seeing and worth buying, too, you will decide. The satins are made in a number of pretty ways and their colorings are soft and becoming. Some have draped skirts, some Georgette col lars embroidered with beads. The serge frocks are of the simpler, tailored sort that business women, in particular, like. Tricolette Frocks One pretty model in black or brown has an overskirt edged with deep fringe; others are embroidered or combined with satin and quite a few show a lace stripe. $34.75, $45, $55 and up to $69.75. Dresses of Wool Jersey .Wool embroidery In a contrasting shade fo-ms a pretty and appropriate trimming for some of these fashionable frocks. Others are tailored, some are trimmed with braid. $23.50, $25, $27.60 and up to $35. Navy Blue and Black Serges, $19.75 The bodice and skirt are trimmed with nar row black silk braid and clusters of small bone buttons: the collar is of self-colored satin. (Market) Patent Leather Belts The school children are all wearing them this seasonl Lengths for frocks or for coats are 35c to 75c each. (Central) Boys' Suits Special at $11.25 A good, sturdy all-wool suit is what he needs, whether it is for school or better wear. If ne gets it from among these ne gets all-wool cassimere of good quality. They are in soft brown and gray mixtures, made in Norfolk style, with plain back, single-breasted front, loose belt and veitical pockets. Every suit is well made, to stand the strain of hard usage that it will get from a bov of 7 to 18. Most all are mohair lined. (nailer). Market) Kiddies' Snug Coats At $7.50, blue or brown cor duroy coats for children of 2 years to 6 are warmly lined and interlined. Other coats of imported cor duroy show interesting details about pockets or collars, and are, of course, all interlined. $10.50, $12 and $13.50. Pretty Hats for Them Brown, navy blue or black cor duroy tarns are $1.25. Tailored velour and velvet hats are neat and appropriate, while some mothers like the more elaborate velvet hats, some of which are fayed with color. A large num ber are marked up to $3.60, while others go up to $5. (Central) Men Newly Come to This City Should Know About the Store for Men Down Stairs In this convenient, easy-to-reach place are gathered all sorts of wearables for men good things, all, and moderately priced. The Clothing Is of Sound Quality You are absolutely sure of 100 ' r clothing value in any suit you may select at Wanamaker's because only pure wool and perfect workmanship are tolerated. This is a wonderful assurance to have now that there is such wholesale adulteration in clothing. Nev suits of cheviots, serges, flannels and worsted are ready. All are more or less conservative of line, though for the younger men there is the welt waistline or slanting pocket. The patterns are the dark, good-looking ones of Winter with plenty of good blues and browns with indistinct stripes. Sizes are in full assortment. Prices range from $21.50 to $32.50. . , (duller, Markrt) Time for a New Hat ! Soft hats in the season's best shapes for young men or men of more conservative tastes or derby hats for the men who prefer them both are here. ' At $3 there is an unusually good choice of fine felt hats in black, green, brown and the other popular shades, all with leather hands inside. At $2.50 hats of felt or mixtures in good styles. Black Derby hats in sev eral good shapes are $3.59. (Gallrry, Markrt) A Fine Lot of Shirts For Men Special at $1.35 Shirts of plain white madras, plain lavender, blue or pink mercerized cotton or htiiped madias in many colored stripes. Made with soft cuffs and five-button center pleats. Not every size in every color among the plain colors. ' Any of the shirts would be considerably more regularly. (duller, .Markrt) Shoes for the Boys Dark tan or black leather shoes made in English style or with wide toes are $2.50 to $4.50 a pair, in sizes 10 to 5V4. The pi ice varies accoiding to size. (ClirKtniil) New Ties In the darker Autumn color ings blues, gieens, leds and the like, in many new designs. They are latge, open-end four-in-hand ties, with lined neck bands. 65c, special. (duller, Mnrkrt) ) i Men Find Wanamaker Shoes Successful Steps to Comfort Black leather or black pat ent leather shoes on English lasts are $3.50 a pair. Black leather shoes in blucher style are made on wide-toe shapes or English lasts at $4 a pair. $5 JO a Pair Dark tan or black calfskin shoes ate made on English lasts at this price. The.se are really quite good-looking! Black calfskin shoes are made on medium-toe, English or wide-toe shapes in blucher btyle, so you have many shoes with different appearance to choose from (Clie.lnilt) Hosiery and Underwear for Cooler Days Black silk-plaited half hose at 35c a pair, three pair for $1. They are "seconds," but the imperfections are slight. Navy blue, tan and gray fiber-plaited half hose at the same price are also "seconds," but their imperfections will not hutt their wear. Merino union suits in three weights, are made with long sleeves and ankle length. $2.50 for light weight, $2.75 for medium weight and $! for heavy weight. i (diillrrj, .Murket) Charm In Taffeta and Velveteen for Junior Girls Striped taffeta is in different color combinations that show blue, greeo, led or taupe predomi nating. The skirts are fully pleated. The entile frocks are made of taffeta, with little over jackets of black velveteen bound with braid. The cuffs are of vel veteen to match. Girls of 10 years to 1G will look so well in the flocks, as you can see by the sketch. Smaller Girls of 10 yeais up to 14 will find silk dresses in various, colors and styles at $13.50. Coats to Shut Out the Cold Plush coats in brown or warm hued Bui gundy for girls of 12 yea's to 16 ate illustrated by the sketch. They are lined through out and have latge collars edged with soft black fur. $18.75. Trench Coats for girls of 8 years to 14 are made of khaki-color wool coating and are heavy enough to keep Winter at a distance. $16.50. Corduroy Coats for Girls of 6 Years are lined throughout and inter lined as well, at the special prices of $G.75, $7.50 and $8.75. (Ontral) Women Want Hea vier- Weight Hosiery And many women are buy ing these black me:cerized cot ton stockings, full-fashioned, with the feet and tops well re enforced. They are a medium weight for the cooler days. 60c a pair. (Central) Pretty White Envelope Chemises Special at 85c About 300 of these chemises in three good styles, trimmed either with embroidery or lace. All of white nainsook and, everyone is gerteiously cut. (Ontralj J fiAi-X'-irmia, fv J.-vr fc-y ,&t5 -, rt- & .-- & I r- " i V A 'i 1 Of i w n I FEIKHS .;? p, imdtm&t&' i.o jk- (f i 4'? -. si i." ix a . ! &&.
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