.mm ,- '" ""t i w . ' i u N ui u l.'i ' i' w ff- - i . PUBLIC IIBHPHltiABBLPlttA; JSAOTkIdAY; OCTOBER 12, m u. .- f i -"v t t '? .1 ,?r - ' , . -mi , , ""'" '"ai1 -'"' - - -,---- -f-- T) - . -LZSZ -' ii 5i W " .11 rt Organ Plays at . t " i in SHIPNEWS WANAMAKER'S 10 and 4JS Clock Chimes of Copenhagen City ' Hall at Noon DOWN STAIRS STORE WANAMAKER'S r Unsettled"' . Ml BAND OF BLUE DEVILS TO PLAY IN SHIPYARDS aaalBBeaallb aiaassi f With Good Cheer. Good Merchandise and Good Economies th French Musicians, Many! Down Stairs Store Steps Forward Firmly and With Confident Scarred and All Wearing War Crosses, Coming ".&. ' WSi' . ft.,.fi fX, J it' ! i. building program nnd rIho to brine tlie ! war closer to shipbuilders a famous French bund, composed of Alpine Cha Four (Illuo Devils) will make n concert tour of all the yards The French warrlor-muslclans, most them battle senrred but undaunted, will open their tour with a concert nt the Bun .Shipbuilding plant, Chester, Sunday, October 27. Later they will, play at all the Delaware Rler yards. The band was brought to this country by the Hrench High Commission on In- ltatlon. of Hecretary of War Baker and Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo to. play for the Itcd Cross and Liberty Loan gathering which have been pot-. poned because of the Influenza epidemic. The leader of the band Is Contain1 Gabriel Peres, for sixteen jenrs con ductor of the Internationally known Oarde Kepubllcalne Band, of naris. Dvery man In tha organization wears the Croix do Ouerre. Home hae been wounded four or flvq times At Chester the band will be enter tained at a special luncheon, at which the Mayor of Chester and the Ilotary Club will greet the musicians. They will play for the shlpnorkers and their families during the afternoon. PIGS PAY AT TRAYLOR PLANT Profit of $100 n Month Made by Using Rcfusa Pig-raising plnja nn important finan cial part In the existence of the com missary of the Trnvldr Shipbuilding Corporation at fornuilla A profit of $1200 was netted from this undertaking during the year'tf operation. The entire, plg-ialslng "stunt" grew out of the Idea of ueltiic two "porkera" to dispose of the refuse, tlcorge Har vey, Industrial relations malinger, bur gcited the pigs Hotn "porkers" were the nucleus. Within a month ten more were added. Occasionally a pig was Killed and sold to the commissary. During the spring the family of pigs was Increased to fort j -three, despite the fact that ten had been slaughtueil. They furnished an average of 230 pounds each, selling at twenty-four cents a pound. 'They cost nothing for mainte nance. THK ONLY OMN OTARV studied to a nhlpurd In the United Mute. In m VfH. 1JL,"n1. " I" Mi's .Nlnu IUIve. of 173D Diamond slreM, ut present enuloed in the, uutstlonnalro department uf tha Industrial relations ilrparlmint. RErORTM from tlio sime yard are that Ciintuln lironklli lil, th" Ijutnnt. Is htsliced with cll from intrrprlslnir salesmen nf baby can-luses. etc. ttiason The Captain ta receiving nnrrittiilntlnni on the debut of an eight-pound Captain, Jr, CIMRI.KS IIKss, nliilit foreman of the !.. j a..., iii- .uvi ii, me , umy at Jones Pennsylvania sard, won Ms preunt position bv sheer ' tl Iciit-lt-lltemss" that began, when at tm! bottom uf the InHtler l!i.,u I plate, anirle i bannoi nd Par irnid In tho ships pause through his department. "IROVI nn'ICT. HOY to Kuhforrman" mlttht be u Kood tll.e for a history of Paul dross, of the plate and anslc shop of the luse ft Joma l'ennalv tnln sards He aerted In the former rapaclt) with the New York Hhlpuullillnu C'ompam. later coin Into the ahon to I. am tbe hu.iniss Hu joined his present outfit laat.Septimber. IN TIIK I'l.VTi: and angle shop of the Puaey a. Jonea New Jiraev plant Is one "lid" Marks, rianlor on a bull riveter, who Joined hands with a Philadelphia lassie In tho sea of matrlmons. He doesn't want It mentioned In th paper. He won't be Inter viewed and the former name of Mrs Marks Is, thirtfori, still unpublished. I.inKRTY MIVMMI Is boomlnt: In all the yards, notwithstanding the influenza. TIIK HIIII'l'INt! llOARn has authorised the shlnxurds to add a star for pa, h shin launched to the official flair Another one goes on the emblem of the Merchants' Ship building t"uriHrullon at Harrlman today for tho Wuudesa. TIIK COAT. Nt'PPl.Y problem for the workers of the Pusey A Jones sards la being taken up uv me wvruea department, it is in touch with the fuel administrators in Philadelphia und nrnrby cities to set coal for the men. Those in need should leave names and addresses with C. X. Haggerty or Dr. K. C. Taslor, In the Haggerty . Building. Shipyard Women Make Good j Women ore maklntr Buch procress In work In British shipyards that demand for workers la now most Insistent. Seven hundred women are now working In T.nrri' Purnfsi's shlmard on the Tees. Some hae butn assisting In the build-I tng of n tempoiary railway ana otners are lalng concrete platforms oti which the keels of Bhlps will bo put down. MORE SHIPS THAN PUNNED Emergency Fleet Corporation to Exceed Epectations All building marks set by tho Ilmer gency Fleet Corporation for ship deliv eries nro to be passed during the year, according to nn cstlmnte made yester day by i:diard X. Hurley, chairman of the corporation, who was In this .city to confer with Charles I'lez, general man ager of the shipyard!!. ..- During the ear more than 3,100,000 tons of new shipping will have been constructed, nlthough only 3.Q00.000 wan originally promised by the fleet oillclals. "Our production will be more thnn satisfactory." Mr. Hurley declared. ,itrn atiina tVinn u a hart nlfinnpn for will be delivered by us this year. We are speeding up all the time In Jan uary we constructed but 90,00$ tons Last month we made 360,000, and we n l.nul nntitlmiA tVint narn until the close of the ear. Tosslbly we cati Improve our speed still further. But even nt the present rate we shall so above our estimate." TANNERS GET CONTRACTS Local Firms Will Supply Govern ment With Shoe Equipment Two local tanners have received con tracts from the Quartermaster's Depart ment for moro than 600,000 pairs of half soles, and 120,00(5 pairs of top lifts. Prices at which the contracts were closed ore said to be two to four cents above prevailing maximum pi Ices, the Govern ment being willing to pay the advanced prices to obtain the stock. Cover & Co. and the Penn Leather Company were the local firms to re ceive the new contracts, These Anns will furnish appioxmately 525,000 pairs half soles and 125,000 pairs of top lifts. The contracts call for shipment prior to December 31, SKIP-STOPS DOWNTOWN Extension of System to Lines South of South Street Extension of the skip-stop system to the district between f-outh street nnd League Island from the Delaware to the Schuylkill Illvers, effective tomor row, has been nnnounced by the Phila delphia Ilapld Transit Company, acting under orders Issued Under date of July 11 by the fuel administration. Beginning:, tomorrow. 240 of the 112 usual car stops In that district will be eliminated, tr an average or su per cent Penn Charter to Open October 21 Th l'enn Chnrtrr School tins aet Monday, October 21, as the dale for Its reopening. Notice to this effect has been sent to parents of the pupils. The otieol'a Athletic field at Queen Lane Special Women 8 Colored Silk Umbrellas. $3.50 Short umbrellas with silk loops through their pretty carved and bakelito-trimmed handles. They are of a good grade of tape-edge tafTcta In purple, navy, garnet, green and black. They ate worth fully a third more. M'entral) White Toilet Articles Are Specially Priced A big variety of white things for the dressing table are marked at special prices because slight imperfections class them as "seconds." All are of a good, heavy weight. Hair brushes arc f 1 to $3.50. Comus arc 25c and 50c. Mirrbrs arc $1.50 to $3.75. Puff boxes and hair receiv ers, 60c to $1.50. Manicure pieces arc 20c to 35c. Other novelties are maikcd at pioportionatc prices. (Central) Women's Gloves of Mocha and Suede Soft and beautiful mocha skins in gray, brovn and mode are used to mako some excel lent gloves with embroidered backs, at $2.50 a pair. Heavy-weight gray suede gloves, practical and durable, arc outscam sewn and have embroidered backs. $1.75 a pair. Silk-lined suede gloves in gray or tan arc pique sewn and $2.35 a pair. (Central) Wide Ribbon 35c a Yard Dresden flowered ribbon in light and dark colors is corded or plain, and some of it is edged wlth-satin stripes. This is splendid hair-bow ribbon, as it is 5 inches and 6 inches wide. (Central) Women's Stockings 25c a Pair Autumn-weight black cot ton stockings are seamless. They have re-enforced feet and garter tops. At 60c a Pair heavy, smoothly woven black cotton stockings are full-fashioned and altogether well made. Regular and extra sizes, (Central) Children's Nightgowns for "Jack Frost On a Lark" Oh, such warm nighties are made of white outing flannel! To fit children of 1 year to 3, they are 85c. Two styles for children of 4 years to 14 are $1.50 each. Both have double yokes and long sleeves. One is collarless. (Central) Rustling Silk ' Petticoats in Large Sizes Generously cut petUcoats of taffeta or taffeta with jersey silk tops. They are in most of the wanted plain colors and many lovely changeable hues. $6.50 (Ceniral) . Neat House Dresses for Women Who Wear Large Sizes They are of figured percale and plain color, striped or checked gingham, made in straight line .pr adjustable styles. Many of them have pretty plajn-color collars and cuffs. Sizes 46 to 54 at $3.85. (Central) Over A Thousand Warm, New, Wint r Coats Showing Styles and Materials Aplenty The More Handsome Things of velour, bolivia, silvcrtone and tho like have large fur collars of raccoon, kit coney, sealene, nutria, dyed black raccoon and skunk opossum or collars of self-material of unusual cut. Prices range from $37.50 to $145, with many stops between. There are soft velours and tho sturdier rough materials made up in many attractive styles, with fur and fur cloth for their ornamentation. Just such warm, cozy coats as women will need to pto tcct them from cold Winter winds. Beginning at $16.50 There Arc Two Styles One is a black zibclinc, belted and full lined. The large collar has a band of fur cloth for trim ming. Another of rough coating in but gundy and taupe is fully lined and has a large plush collar. At $25 There Are Many Styles One velour in navy, brown and black is belted and has large tucked patch pockets. The large col lar is trimmed with beaver fur cloth. Another ve lour coat in taupe, burgundy and brown is trimmed with plush and has an unusual belt. At $27.50 thcic is a good model of rough btirclla with lows of self-covered buttons and a generous collar. At $29.75 beveial good stjles of clour, prettily lined. One st.vle has a generous fur collar; another a laige collar of self-material. At $32.50 and $33.75 there are soft velours and burclln cloth coats in atti active bolted models. All ate pocketed and some have fur collars. La Camille Corsets These splendid front-lace cor sets arc in many models to take care of all figures. Every La Camille corset has the ventilo back and the ventilated shield in front, which hooks under the lacing. At $3, a good model for aver age figures to medium-stout is made of white coutil. It has a medium-low bust, with elastic in back. If you do not know La Camille corsets it will be worth your while to inquire about them. If you do you know something to your advantage! fCentral) (Market) Many Yards of Soft White Goods Ptctty dimity checks of va rious sizes for wee baby dresses, undermuslins nnd the like. 27 inches wide at 28c a yard. Soft white voile that many women are buying for curtains with a hemstitched hem they make most attractive ones 38 inches wide at 25c a yard. Special White mercerized poplin, 27 inches wide, at 38c a yard. For unifotms, waists, children's frocks and the like. (Central) t") Lovely Silks Inspire Dressmaking Plans Navy blue taffeta, 35 inches wide, is of excellent quality at $2 , a yard. Stripes and plaids arc most at tractive in taffeta and messalinc. All the color combinations that one could possibly think of are represented. Many of the taf fetas are striped with satin. They are 35 inches and 3G inches wide, at $2 a yard. The Beauty of Charmeuse Green, white, brown, navy blue, taupe, black, purple, red and Belgian blue may be had in fine, soft, lustrous charmeuse, 30 inches wide, at $2.15 a yard. fCentral) Cretonne Special At 50c a Yard Cretonne that is good enough to re-cover furniture' is in plain stripes or in many, many de signs. The colorings arc dark and light plenty of choice, and the cretonne is 36 inches wide. Soft Scotch Madras is peculiarly suitable for bedroom curtains. Ecru or white madras that is 36 inches wide is 30c a yard. Touches of blue or of pink-and-green delicately adorn ecru Scotch madras that is 36 inches wide. 45c a yard. (Chestnut) iWournmtj; apparel in its cotrect forms is to be found at moderate prices in the Down Stairs Store. Here are complete assortments of dresses, buHs, coats, blouses, skirts and hats. (Market) To Keep Little Fingers Warm Good fabric gloves, with a soft suede finish, are to be had in white, gray, ivory and buck col ors, with one .clasp at the wrist. They will fit children of 3 to 12 years and are 65c a pair. New tan capeskin gloves for children are outseam sewn and have black embroidered backs. $1.35 a pair. Central) A Generously Large Kimono Women who want extra sizes will find this kimono large and comfy. It is of flow ered crepe, with elastic at tho waist line, and is trimmed with satin in harmonizing col ors. $4.60. Central) Suits for All the Busy Women Who Need Them Suits for schoolgirls o r business women are made of wool poplin, burella, mannish serge and two-tone tweeds in tailor ed and belted models. Touches of braid or velvet are interesting. $25, $29.75 and $32.50. All Fashionable Colors are charmingly represented i n suits of wool ve lour or of broad cloth in novel or tailored models. $35, $39.75 t o $49.75. Trimmed With Fur Beautiful truly so suits of lustrous broadcloth, silvcrtone, wool velour and velour dc laine. in reindeer, plum, taupe, seal brown, navy blue, burgundy and green, begin at $39.75, $45, $55 and go up to $75. wWmmmmmmmmmmm rrfmmmm - ltl m MmmKKfmmm.JM ' f pfl-tt Mlflno -If JLs ''a'HftiHyHBfflHrv 1 -r' y IH1 I iff y (Market) Rather Russian are the suits of velvet that are so warmly lined and interlined. Many are adorned with lovely fur and all show fanciful silk linings. $37.50, $39.75, $59.75 to $85. SHOES for Everybody . Men's Shoes $5.40 a Pair Dark tan leather shoes on the newer English lasts are ever so good-looking! i English lasts are also evident in shoes of black leather in blucher style. Black leather shoes may be had with wide toes at this price, too. Black kidskin shoes are on straight lasts or have wide toes. Boys' Shoes of dark tan leather are made in English style in sizes 1 to 6 at $4.50 a pair. ... Blucher style shoes in dark tan leather in sizes 1 to 2 are $4.50 a pair; sizes 10 to 13 are $3 and $3.50 a pair. Black shoes In blucher style are $2.75 to $3.50 a pair, in sizes 10 to 13. Women's Shoes $5.40 a Pair All have, imitation wing or straight tips and are in lace style. The soles are welted. Black calfskin with high straight heels. Dark tan calfskin with medium heels. Black calfskin with medium heels. Dark tan calfskin with high, straight heels. Children's Shoes $1.50 and $1.75 a Pair These include shoes of black kidskin, of black, patent leather, of tarr kidskin and, also, shoes of black kidskin and patent leather with white leather tops. They ' are in button styles. Sizes 2 to 5 are $1.60 a pair; sizes 6 to 8, with wedge heels, are $1.75 a pair. Charming Frocks of Wool Jersey' and of Serge The absolute comfort and un questioned smart ness of wool jer sey have en deared it to wom en who are par ticular about the things they wear. Ready now are fifteen different styles in these pretty frocks in brown, rookie, gray, navy, taupe and plum. Some are trimmed with fringe, some em broidered in heavy sjlk or wool and there is quite a bit- of braiding used. l!3.50, $25.00. $27.50, $32.50 and up to $37.60. Special A little group of wool jersey frocks in throe models in tun, rookie, navy and taupe. They are embroidered or trimmed with buttons and show somo new Ideas In overskirts. Spe cial at $29.75, A Collarless Frock of Serge is smatt, indeed. It is In navy blue, bound around the neck with military silk braid, which is also used flat on the bodice and skirt. $16.75. Another serge frock has a long, Ioobo panel down the flont and back. A jersey col lar in Pekln blue adds a touch of brightness. $19.75. h vni.wri 111 ' l?i I Al' XT w il w 5j t"J Emphatically We State that nowhere i n Philadelphia are better men's clothes procurable for $25 to $32.50 than the splendid, all - wool Wanamaker suits in the Down Stairs Store. We doubt if there are any so good. (nailery, Murket) A Man Wants to Get Under a Brand New Hat these ciisp Fall days. Soft hats in all the season's good shapes and shades are $3. A gootl assortment for any man to choose from. A new wool-mixed hat that is noted for its durability is in tho season's good shapes and colors at $2.50. Many Men Are Wearing Caps At $1, we have a special lot of caps of unusual quality in checks, tweeds, mixtures and a few plain colois. They arc in various shapes with one piece or eight-piece tops. They are cither lined or have all the seams taped. ((ullrrj, Market) VsV kW lOT MM? I .,t 2F Uf B i m PIXV ' Workers Must Sleep Well and comfortable nightwear has a lot to do with restful slum ber. Men's muslin nightshirts o loomy cut nre $1.65. Madras pajamas in plain tan, gray, green, blue and lav ender ate $2. (Oallery, Market) Men's Half Hose 35c, Three Pair for $1 They ale all "seconds," but none have Imperfections to hurt their wear at all. They are mercerized cotton and silk plated in black and the colors that men want. (tindery. Market) w r V rti 500 Fresh Voile Blouses Special at $1.25 :i Every one is fresh and new and has just popped from its box. All are of checked or striped novelty white voile with pretty plahVA collais or of plain white voile neatly trimmed. jj Just f.ve hundred at this special price for Monday. (Market) Plaids and Checks for the Newest Skirts & There arc skirls for sports wear, skirts to wear with plain coats skirts for business wear. - They are, most of them, of serge in club checks of many hues or -, Hi lurKi, ucuuiuuiiy uienuuu piuiua. jiiu siyjes ure juuny miu every - some of them are gathered all around, some gathered in back and" others pleated. Prices go from $10.50 to $19.75, with a wide choosing between these two prices. (Market) Furs Are One of the Prettiest Attributes of Winter! Puis scarfs, muffs, capes, .sets and throw ties are in an abundance. All the various kinds of skins are represented and you have the comfort of knowing that prices are as low as is compatible with fh&t quality. (Market) 2SD- Velveteen Frocks Begin to Appear and that means Winter is close. These are in navy and black one with flowing panels and silk fringe, the other with black dlk braid trimming the bodke und skirt. $28.75 and $32.50. , Inexpensive Satin Frocks , Simple little afternoon dresses in taupe, navy, brown and black ate trimmed with white satin collars or are com bined with Georgette crepe. $16.50. Another pretty .model with an accordion-pleated skirt and a broad saBh is $18. Other delightful satin frocks made in no end of pretty ways are $23.60, $25, $39.76, $42.60 and $45. (Market) The Bedding Store Is Bulging . With Warm and Cheery Coverings! -3 "Up and out early" is the rule these busy days when work must go forward with'' ' cheery minds and courageous hearts. Sound and restful sleep is an absolute necessity, and , that means a good bed and plenty of coverings. Here, at moderate prices, are The Blankets and Comfortables You Need Heavy cotton blankets for double beds ate in gray or white at $6 a pair. Wool-mixed white blankets with a silk binding and pink or blue borders ate 76x84 inches and weigh six pounds. $12.50 a pair. All-.woo! Scotch plaid blankets are $18 and white or block plaid blankets of excellent quality arc $20 a pair. For single beds there are wool-mixed white blan kets at $8.50 and $10 a pair and all-wool blankets in white or block plaids at $15 a pair. Jacquard cotton comfortables start at 55 and to $10 for some very beautiful copies of French lankets in exquisite colorings. ui Cotton blankets in Indian patterns are $6 each. Special Cotton Blankets $3.50 White cotton blanketsl)ordered with pink or blue and of a good size 66x80 inches. Wool Filled Quilts have the virtue of being light in weight, as well as very warm. These are covered with figured mate-. rials in colorings to match most any bedroom and are bordered with plain colors. $8.50, $10, $12.50 and $15. Cotton-filled comfortables are $3, $3.60, $3.75, $1. $4.50 and $5. In this gtoup arc some comfort ables that are marked especially low because there is an extra seam in the covering. Women will ap preciate the savings. (I hestmit) White Spreads and Sweet, Clean Sheets Figured dimity spreads are known for their durability. In two sizes; 80x90 Inches at $3, 90x99 inches at $3.5o. Striped dimity bedspreads with hemmed ends are 72x90 Inches at $2.75. 80x90 inches at $3. With cut cornets and scalloped edges they are 72x99 inches at $3. 80x99 inches at $3.25. Seamless white sheets, fresh, new and smooth are 54x90 inches at $1.45. 72x90 inches at $1.75. 81x90 inches at $2. Pillow cases are 38c, 45c, 65c and 60c. (Chestnut) Roller Towels, 60c Each Full size towels with a linen warp and border of red or a woven tape border. (Chestnut) Turkish Towels, 45c Each Generous, absorbent towels of a good thickness, measur ing 22x41 inches. You save almost a third on these towels. (Chestnut) Breakfast Cloths, $1.50 Of fresi white cotton damask in the 56-inch size. They are made in three ways square ones hemmed or hemstitched and round ones with a scalloped edge. (Chestnut) Half-linen Kitchen Crash 25c a Yard Durable crash that is 17 inches wide and has a border of blue. (Chestnut) RUGS 4.Qx6.6 Feet Axminster rugs are $10, $12.50 and $15. 8.3x10.6 Feet Tapestry rugs are $23.60 and $28.50. Velvet rugs are $29.50, $32.50 and $41.75. Axminster rugs are $27.50, $32.50 to $47.50. 9x12 Feet Tapestry rugs are $21.50, $29.75 and $31.50. Velvet rugs are $37.50, $45 and $47.50. Axminster rugs are $27.50. $37.50 to $52.50. (Chestnut) Remnants i of seasonable cotton material: I are marked at savings. percale, i ot shirtin white fabrics, include percale, gingham, a intra, votiti SUCH riety many plaid and striped lawns. eye, batiste and plain lawn,' (Central) ,' , ! ' t - , t f ; . I y I- . ' j 'v v. A "I , 4 1 'V i : 2 fc vh si Si U f m H ;i -,'? 4'. v. Or M; F&' ec i fcl V m .'s '. 1 -f'.K 71 'tfj .it-l 3 J FH Lv i ft! 'ojieniu iO tnswuocnti hkip 5 S iLM.'lsHB9 v kiB V ".'. a n ttnt