"" II'
4'
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER- PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1918
H...
-. - nM .,.. . ..! .nun. ,i..ii .. i.lh.-l,..l..,.,M,ip.. w4nl.J.W.i.ll.fl..J1j '
. .... -!.: uj.L.J-i-i: : ...ifci
-g mii i KwmMaacKM
nn n j LTIETtca ,-sft it?M 1 &sSbK,,Bi3
I
WILSON AT PEACE
41 1
f
it'
,J 'i.I?
t; 7
Canvass of Newspaper
Opinion Shows Majority
- Against Proposal
. PRESIDENT'S PLACE HERE
no Argue Opponents, While
advocates of Idea Say He
Would Aid Deliberations '
V.
j !.;' w York, Nov 15
Tlio New Yolk TImca cnnvnsned tilt
leading newspapers of tlio country JCR'
terday for opinion on the BUBRestlon that
President Wilson attend tho 1'eaco Con.
erenee, If It bo held In Kuropc he
f'ould, of course, attend it should It he
eld In this country.
The expressions of odlinil.il iminton
Uulsheil this morning, uccoidliiff to the
exlr&rt tplncrrnnti,,! f, ftin Tli.IAU ..
mm largo majbrlty of qasei mrulnut the
Droj&psal. Tho illlcf urcumentH mlvimrivl
show why tho President should not
attend a confcrcnco In Ilnrope uic
Vint. That Important ilomc&tii iiufi
WOns requiring his attention would be
Ijltfily to urlso In his absence, in Congress
!nil out
Second Thit Mr. 'Wilson, ,iH I'ivsI
cut, outrank the I'rlme MlnHtcn who
lit attend the confeience, and that out
f tllU condition rmban.issiuents might
arise.
J Third. Tho personal risk of tincl In
t)ie mine-sown sea lanes.
i Ifio results of tho canvass are hore
iHU tabulated:
Ml M.S
Tw York World
Tfew York Mall
w York Cllobn Clrvclnuil ruin
1'hllnriPlithtii, Rerjrd
JluMtotl OUihc
VhUtUtlplila
Innulrer clpalar
Woslon Herald llulTnln lvprcM
nef llnven Juuniil- Itullliiiori Sun
imm Amprlran
Jvhii'Ilnir IteirljU-
( hurlottp Observer
Montwmiery AUvcr-
tlwor
Clnolnnntt Onmtn r-
I4il litlmho
1 Courtpr
uttca rrc
Milwaukee Hntlnel
lUltlmoro Aihcrlian
Syracuse Post Muni
urd
Brov ldenco Jourtml
!nnltanootra Times
Memphis Commercial
Artenl
lttchmnml Tlmes-Dls-
Tiutch
Jtlnneauolls Tribune
IlurllnKton (V t ) l"reo
Ireus
Hartford Courant
Albinv KnlcKrbocK
rr l'reps
-Scull In l'ost Intelll-
Kcnccr
NONtOMMin l.
Omiha le PittBburBh Ga-ctte-
Salt I.sku Tribune '1 lines
Cincinnati JnqulrtT
Comment on the proposal follows:
AGAINSf
ork World The pl.uo of the
Ksraldent of tho United States ilurln'
in relation to tho peito conferem-e
jWrn thla.LOuntiT and lit thu scat of
thrj tlo eminent ot wnoso ab; airairs
htJSif charged with tho direct admlnls
tri&JTpn There Is no express lonstltu
uBbuI requirement iireenllnir the 1'ies
IdJUf from kujnB tho countr durlns
.. .
Hut tin re Is u lia-
itiirnviof otlke.
Ysfirilty lias uccn lepeuipuiy i ilokiiizlu
I
S
(lS(oj of this kind which koos back to
tifj (becinnlnes of the Republic. Its
The Ureshtent rnn perform ho eervleo
to tho United KLates or to the world In
personal nttendanco at tho peace con
ference in Uurope which ho cannot
as woll perform from hli olllclal post In
AVnshlnBton
llo-lon llrrnld The unwritten liw of
thn Jtt public which forbids the Trcsl
dent to ko iiutBldn of Its territory while
holillmr olllCrt Is essentially wise and
desirable. Willi the present da meth
ods of communication he tan remain
In absolutely close touch with the peace
conference without beltiR In actual pres
ence. Wc, therefore, feel that It l
llmo for a. certain national modesty
With our President at the peaeo con
ference the world would natuially lic
lloo that wo expected to assume a
ltadcrship In the reconstruitlon of the
wjrhl and tint, wo think, we hio no
rlKht to ithk for ouiselcs or for the
chosen head of our Hipubllc.
rou
riillndrtphln. 1'iihlle I.rdser The sllt?
Bestlon that Tresldent Wilson attend in
person tho peace conference Is a pro
posal which will hae tho unanimous
support of the Allied world, and would
make n special Hppeal to the lorwaru
1.l,.tri-u 41. n . ri1-l oIM trtttnrl. tlin 11IS
slonnto belloers In democraiv, ox cry-
wncic. 'I hey would leei inai ineiramf.
most rhnniplon was at the pence tablo.
Amerlcnns will faor the idea most
warmly If the can bo nssured that the
ltnlh linirortant business of their own
n.i, nt-,ii,.,.Ml nnn In n rr.inirril for In tho
absence of tho Chief i;xecutlc
( Inrlnnntl ('oininiTrlitl rrlliulie 1 pc
sUBitestlon that President llfon )et
sonally attend the pence conference
has much to recommend It. It Is a nov
elty, tho maklPK of mw piecedent but
that does not londemn Jt President
wiie,. t.ni, i, iri unrlil-wlilp recocnltion
as n leader In Ihe content Inn for dituoc-
racj Ills iilpillstic iirlncipies line ap
pealed tn tlio woild Wnat moro appro
jirlato than that their author should sit
In the historic bod that i-i to Kc thcin
final foimulatlon In the woidlnu of a
tieaty
mm... x-.. A ,.w Thin u frKirt its ON 11
111,- .-..;, i wi iv . t.i.n n--- - -
opinlcii as follows
"Ihe place of the President is neie
IIU absence from tho intintrj his clc
meinr.. tnii.ti n nMiire to the pl.K o of
the conference woujd lie an imaslon of
serious oncern to the people
Mi.r-nt is (lift in i aslon will lie. It does
nut btem to us th vl the pence confer
ence will cill for the nttend.imo of the
I'l evident of tho United otitis lie is
rpicted to mid delepates not to bo
himself Ilowcxei fiequenth it maj be
pointed out, here and aliroad, tint ho Is
our I'lhne Minister, he is much more
that that In fact and in title ho Is the
actual head of the fetate There will be
no member of that conference whom In
formal communications of amlt and
irnod will, lie would address as 'Bleat
and pood friend ' The people ot the
United States will not be able to dismiss
fiom their minds tlio fcellnc of unseem
liness in Ills t.iklmr 11 ut in a council
where questions will lie aisued, po
fIUoiih be attacked and defended, dif
ference of lc thrashed mil,' as the
sajlliK roc "
New York this week to confer with
heads of tho Baa defense division of
tho chemical warfare service, Ho hopes
to know definitely upon his return
whether present orders will bo filled
or canceled nnd how much longer tho
plant will bo under mllltarj super
vision. "In any case," declared Captain Scott
today, "we would not hae to faco tho
same problems as th6 Government gaa
defense plant in lintf Island City.
lnpr.,..:2'B.00 "lon nml women must bo
lemoblll-ed and seek other work Tho
Hero MiinurnituriiiB Compaq expects
to ko back Into Its former work of manu
riuturliiB stamps and drawn mclnl waro
ahd its cmploves will still bo needed."
rfF
; STOKE OPKNB DAILY 0 A. M. AND CI.OSKS AT 3150 I. M
GRIP CHECKED IN CAMPS
Surgeon Grncr.il Roporls Great
Decrease in Number of Cases
Uy the Associated I'reu
Wmdilnirloii, No ir, for the frst
lino slnro Spanish lnlluenia bee.uno
(l)idemlc- In iinm .amps at home, the
rurtfenn Reneral s weekly report shows
tho dlscnso effee'tn iU eheiked with
maications or rurther Imiirovement
U Burs mado publu today reiord a de
crease of about one-third In the num
ber of cases for the week enilliiB No
vember 8 as compired with the pietvlous
week. 'Jim total was C887, as compared
with IS, 175
Tile epidemic now is weurlmr Itself
out In the West, the last eetlim to be
affected Mirked Impr vement itenerallv
was fhown In the pm uimnlit Mutation
A mild ipldemlc of s, .lrPt (,,,r rt
leporlctl at Camp Humntk, iii, with
lift 'one easts (luring the veek
STILL MAKE GAS MASKS HERE
Philadelphia Plant Has Kerch cd
No Cancellation of Orders
Thcro has been no cancellation of
flov eminent orders for Kas masks In
Philadelphia. su the Hero M inuf.icturinK
Company, Haul and Adams streets, tho
first American plant to turn out these
essentials for men In Fervlce, Is con
tinuing Its woik iiccordlnic to schedule
Captain II P Scott. Jr. military dl-
rcctoi In i lunge of Hie plant, will go to
Rich Silk Shirts
For Christmas Gifts
i
ffl !
$5 Cut Glass) $(1.45
Various
Cuttings)
Every Picco Wonderful
Value And Exactly Half
Price!
11 new Fall and
Winter patterns
m plain and fancy
stripes.
FOR ANNIVFR
SARY WEEK ONLY
William H.
Wanai akcr
1217-19 Chestnut St.'
H
9
B0NW1T TELLER 6, CO.
Uhe Specialty Stojb oOriauiationb
CHESTNUT AT 13th STREET
SPECIAL FOR TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
Women s Daytime Coats
Women's Fur Trimmed Coats
ft
Velour and Silvertone Coats in belted and semi
fitted models, with shawl and high collars of Taupe
Nutria and Hudson Seal. In all the leading shades.
Sizes 34 to 44.
Very Special-
59.50
Coats & Coatees
Fashioned in the season's lat
est vogue, Velveteen and Fur
Cloth, with roll, shawl or adjust
able collai's.
59.50 to 75.00
Women's Daytime
Coats
Stunning new Coats of Velour
De Laine, Loupine and Nor
mandy Cloth (a new heavy Win
ter fabric). Some with collars
of Hudson Seal. All lined and
heavily interlined.
Tory Special 39.50
Saturday Blouse Specials
8.75
350 Georgette and
1 8 Crepe de Chine Blouses
p Georgette and Crepe de Chine Blouses,
i developed in four distinctive models.
jtllUUUU UJJU DIJUU1U JtUkna, UUII11J Villi-
cbroidered and pleated effects; flesh and
Cwhite, some suit shades. Unusual values,
f for Saturday Only
8.75
8.75
65,0 Georgette Blouses
Eighf; distinctive models. Unusual
Blpuses of Geoi-gette Crepe. White,
flesh, bisque and suit shades, charming
collar effects, various trimmings. Three
models illustrated. For Saturday Only
p,
n
5.00
8.75
en
J
HATS TRIMMED FREE OF CHARGE
Market nna vum TnAin can. w.n. t:.,- in, dh.i,. hi n,. Filbert
Eighth "UW ,B"Wn 4,ftU,BK OUUUV "U i.TWJ .v. .u.vuaC an vaj 1,,
PUlLAUKLI'niA
Include 12-inch square vase, two
pieco footed orange bowl, four
footed orange bowl nnd 9-inch deep
footed compote. Various combina
tion floral nnd mitre cuttings.
Main Arcade nnd Thirl Floor
Twenty-Seventh Anniversary Sale
Eighty departments take part in presenting- astonishing bargains.
AH Goods Purchased During This Month To Be Charged
On December Bill, Payable in January, 1919.
TO-MORROW
The Pnee is for th
Que Day Oily'
Boys'LSO Extra-Heavy
Union Suits
$1 OK
'A
iff
Lit
JL vfaffLW
I'leece-hned, cotton-ribbed
All sites.
No Mail or 'Phono
Orders Filled.
Watch Daily Adiir
twemenls for Similar
Ittq Values
li Ir (fr
I Irs' Ftonr South
t lliiii!:iiiniii!iiimiitiiiliiiiiimt!iiiiii'iiiMiniiiiiiiiii:iiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiii iitiiiiiiiiii!iiitM'iiiiimii:ni!ii,i:i tJiim n iiitniiiimiiiiiiinniiiiiiitiiiiiiimmrj'ini' iiiiiiii'iin n timii i nmti
c The Supremacy of This Store in Value-Giving Stands Forth More Pronounced Than
grcr With the Anniversary Sale's Stirring Bargai.ts!
1
s
Misses' UltraCMc ) $
V
Velour Coats at
I Head the List of Noteworthy Offerings J
1 Of fine quality velour, boucle, cheviot and broadcloth in all new shades. Beautiful black
coney collars or velvet-inlaid collars. Lined to waist or throughout with satin. Onr i
pHured.
H Gr Wl
ll ill WfH wi'i''iIf'A
SmmSFww
SKhM i .ll if TsS
In" ii! wrn K AflfxV M-iwJ tJ 1 frJJjlJv L.J
i- ff-i Titv -" f i g -'n Ml til I i
WtrnPvSZ llmTMAJMTU
' Wi rAM:'M
r- M 'i; f
I l " ' ' l
'i UJ If - V'fa
if 1 II fl ' S' 'I.;,!, I
Ol4750 If I? .TTu '
Misses' Velour
Coats
J
These loose-hanging models are especially grace
ful in design. Have belts, loose flaps at sides,
kit coney pockets and kit coney or beaver plush
collars. Many lined throughout with satin. Que
pictured.
?32.50 1
Misses' Hand
some Coats . .
Velour and broadcloth. One puturcd.
Full sweep, belted fashions, .showing
novel pockets, kit coney, black plush or
cloth collars and satin linings throughout.
Die Animowirj Salt in Tin- Sutmn I Hc-enfoiccd With
iff & Little
Girls' Coats at 59c on the Dollar
Thousands of them, icprrstntinj; t
will-known New Yoik mil.rr
cli)-i-iiut 'Ihn arp hv uleil mtn
foui lot
Girls $13.50 Winter $Q.98
Coata . . '
Hibv l.imli ('i)!! aim ildtli, wool
tvviril, cic. bonic liivo l'oui patci
pockets. Othi r- ale ln-luil lnoik'l
v itli laitfe rollai s and fui-ilot1
tiiiinninu.-. Sue- h to 11 cars
Girls' $18.50 Coats 1 $1 0.98
N'a,,lnovvn oi 0foid ' "
i'i u cheviot. Some have militaij
co'lai and pockets; othei- liavi1
liifrr colluis, I'clt-. and pockets.
Si7p- 8 to 1 1 vrai .
Pic Girls' $25 Coats $1 7.98
(oI oluui in mw J '
i Im giecn and In own, with fi i
rlotli tiinnninK-, jiatch poikol- and
liflt. Konio liavp fm-clotli rollai -Si
c ll and 10 imi Two 1'ic-tu.cd.
Little Girls' $6.50 to $13.50 Coats,
$4.95, $5.98, $7.98 to $9.98
Velvet, tordurov, elour plu-h and wool plush in biovvn, navy,
tfiern, bui(;undv and Copenhagen. Kmpnc and belted effects
with novelty button-. Lined and intcilined. Sizes 2 to 8 years.
One Pictured. i it iirtiirr- sn-n'ii l'LOOi;
rWfimP i
.$47.5e,
Misses' Fur-Trimmed
Coats
Australian opossum or beautiful seal
shawl collars enhance the richness
and beauty of these styles. Out B
sketched.
Of velour de laine or silvertone.
Some have loose flaps at side, prettily
stitched and button trimmed. They
are handsomely lined throughout
with peau de cygne.
I S4.25 AU-Wcol FRENCH SERGE, $3.69
fil-inch. In taupr, d.'uk frircn, pkmi leimler-i , daik blown, battleship
p gia.v, bumundj, navj and black.
a l-im 1
blue and blade.
$5.25 Wool Gabardine, $4.65
nine, daiK blow n. Din ' ir.d , dark grrcn, naw, miclniKhi
midnight
KMMmwmmt
$4 Wool Poplin, $3.75
Til) inch. In taupe, Hinder., Pekm, battleship j;i aj plum, clailc gieen,
daik blown, naw, midnight blue and black.
in iinitiirn rn:-r Hunt: mh tii
i
Extraordinary $2Q "7C1 I
Suits at ; 0.0 j
Of fine quality velour in navy blue, brown and taupe. Jackets have inverted or box
a plaits, convertible collar and peau de cygne lining. Skirts are especially smart in cut g
with trimmings to correspond to coat. Que pictured.
19.50
Women's Charming
Serge Dresses
A particularly f ascinatwK style shows collai less
waist piped in contrastinp; color, embroidered
satin gudle, fringe and sash. Full-plaited skirt.
Also handsome styles with shawl collar and cuffs
of satin, braided design in front and skirt with
panels.
$59.75
Women's Fur
Trimmed Suits
Topped with beautiful seal collars and ruffs or
Australian opossum or nutiia shawl collars.
The season's nchest and most fashionnble
materials, including velour de laine, silveitone,
velour and velveteen in favorite shades.
B l.I )lrotlietn SECOND FL.OOII
(iiiii I'll ii:iw " !,llM;i riuimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'itiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiniimiMiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiii'iimitiiimii'iiiiniiii iniiiiciniruiiiiiEiiiiiiiii iii:iimh.i !ii::i,iiiiiiiii tii n ,i , n in h,i i::,
Jewelry & Silverware
That
Speak Their
Worth
Own
With the gift reason heie, these
Anniveisary Sale Specials hold
very paiticular interest.
Men's $15 Gold-Filled
Watches, $7.45
TViin models with seven-jewel
full nickel movements. Open
face. Cases aie plain polished
nnd e-unranteecl lor iwent
veal s.. m,mmlmmmmm
$7.50 Solid Gold $493
Lavallieres
Coloied stone bettings. Heavy
gold chains.
$8.50 to $12 Solid-Gold Brace
lets, $5.98, $7.50 & $8.98
Squate and round tubing.
- - - - 1 )ll SB
j $2 to $3.50 French QQc
An importer's surplus stock j
for unpierced ears. Every size, j
$18 Wool Blankets, Pah I $1
Pink or blue borders. 70x80 inches.
$8 Fleecedown $g.98
Blankets, pair . . . .
White, tan and gray with pink
or blue borders. For double beds.
Lambs'-Wool 1$10 QO I
Comfnrtnhlo. 10.J70
iimuricun saline coveung in
pictty designs. Double-bed sue.
Cotton-Filled Comfortables
Coveicd with figmed silkoline. Plain satine bordei.-.
Lit Ilrothfps FIRST ri.OOIt. XOUTIl
i$5.50
Anniversary Shoe Sale
Ccniim.es V i th Its Marvelous Offerings
Siaurly ever hav wi Knovn of -o important a thoe ront
-nelj not tin- j ear, noi foi a loiif; tune to come.
mm '' fl
WIS
sx
p
Women's S6
Novelty $y79
onoes . ,
tr a, blown and tan kid, patent!
i ok. black ml and eunmctai. Col-
oinl cloth tops. Plain and tipped
vamp5.. Walking and dress heels.
All ,-izes. Wonderful values!
Women's Fine Sample
Shoes, $3.45
Gray and white buck, blown 1I-.V RR CLnoc GA
kid, gunmetal, patent colt- Men S $0 SllOeS, $4
skill and tun calf. Plain Hnglisli and bioad toe lasts. Black
and fanr effect-. Wood kid and calf. Welted -ole and
and Uathc'i heel- leathci heels. All sizes and widths.
! Boys' & Girls' Serviceable Shoes at!
Worthwhile Economies j
Infants Sliocs, 1 to (!, at S1.49 to S2.n0
Children's Shoes, 4 to 8, at S1.79 to $3.50
Girls' Shoes, 8 to 11, at S2.29 to 54
.Misses' Shoes, 11 'i to 2 at $2.49 to S3
Hojs' Shoes, 10 to 13V.:, at S2.39 to S4
Hovs' Shoes, 1 to G, at S2.89 to Sa
Wmir Women's bhoc-, 2'2 to 7, at. . ..S1.93 to $7.30
Wanted leatlu r Stiaiflit and wing tips.
lit Hi-others rillsT I l.Otllt, NOHIIl
ciiiiiiifnTiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiE3iiiiiiiitinc3iiiiiH:iiirc3tiuiiiii.iiC2iiiiiiiiiiiir3t!tiiiiiiii csiiiiiiiiii'iuiiiiiuiiiijciiiiiiiiiiiiiciiinti iiiiic3i.tiiiiii'iic3iiiit,iiii itainti iiiitji.ii'iii.uitjiuiiiiiiiiiiiiii'MiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiitiinuiiiuiMiii'iiiKii.i.iiiiuiiriiiiiiuiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiciiimimiiiii
J Hundreds of Men Yesterday Took Advantage of Philadelphia's Greatest Overcoat Sale; I
There's Enough for Hundreds More to Take Advantage Today!
Handsome
35 Overcoa
ts,$C
i MW
$3
.98 a
$6 Hard Metal
Bread Trays
Quadiupled plated Stamped Shef
field. Bright finished, pierced ends
and handles.
Misses' & Women's Gold
Filled Bracelets
Engraved, ftave secret locks.
Guaranteed for twenty years.
$2.50 Values $1.19
$5 and $6 Values $2.95
$7.50 Values $3.95
Dorothea Pearls, $3.50
Silver-Plated Tableware
Half Price
A very pretty pattern just dis
continued. Dinner Knives, each 20c
Table & Dessert Spoons, Forks,
Butter Knives and Fruit 1 Cc
Knh es, each J
Tea Spoons, Fruit 1 1 rtc
Knives, each vr
Gravy Ladles and Berry y r" c
Spoons, each
From One of the Best- Known Makers
A Sensational Purchase Brings Us These Superbly Tailored Overcoats in
the Season's Newest, Most Wanted Styles, the Ulsterette and Double
Breasted Skirt Models.
Fourteen different patterns splendid assortment of them in htjlish. new chirk mixture effects
All Sizes Included. Come as Early as You Can,' While Choosing Is Best
Ml
Boys Military and
Ulsterette $J2 75
Overcoats. . . '
Choose from caB3imeres and cheviots in the
most wanted patterns. Sizes 9 to 18.
Boys' High-Grade Mackinaws $ J f
Splendid sturdy, serviceable coats ir. i aI
warm materials, including checks and blanket
plaids. Sizes G to 18.
Boys' $10 Norfolk Suits V $? nL
Pnncv cheviots, cassimeres. ' 9 J
etc. Sizes t to 18.
Boys' Flannel-Lined Cor- $7 Cfk
Z2TSE; duroy Trench Coats. . . 3 vr
Seventh Bt. Tan and brown. Sizes 6 to 18.
Men's Serviceable $20 & $
$25 Winter Overcoats
All-wool matenal; euiai tor-lined wi'h high
grade satin.
Men's High-Grade $25 $ Tj 7 7 C
Winter Overcoats
English and conservative model m c lie mis
meres etc
Men's $30 Hand-Tai- $ 9 1 C ffc
lored Winter Suits. ' & A W
."Inn.v rould not be duplicated today nt whole
sale for what you arc asked.
Choose from all-wool fabucs in fanej wor
steds, flannels, cheviots and cassimeies.
Boys' $8.50 Mackinaws
Large sizes only.
$5.98
rfy 0 0 jip'M I
f9 -x jtv-y'XLNV
vvas:
Lit jirothfr FirBt Floor, sautii tiniiniuiiiuiiiinniiiinniiiiiiiiutiHuniiiMiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiminiiiinniiiiMMutiiiiniiiiuin'iiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinmaiiiiiitiiniiimiu
JJIO UE8TACKANT UKST or EVEBVXlirXa AT I.OWHBT rniCKS. VlVIU rLOOBSSr-. , rB
- ' VHIT, OURiVia HKBTATJKANT BKST OF EVEBYXUINO AT I.O
-1 4
y:
u
m.j , ,
"
'!
.V.-"-.
r . t
o
A V
&tf'i
i
&i .i-WHeV..- '
v
.'