. - --To' " ll , . -f M ff - l?t V , lTT 6-. i; "Vi" IDOff SIMMONS REVENUE PLANS Democrats Force 1920 AmciHlment Through Finance Committee BILL ABOUT COMPLETED Republicans Announce Intcn- j pwv - t tion of Fichtiii" Chance at ' , Meeting Friday Waililnicton, Nov. 28 Revision of the varreenue hill was HUbsrantlally com pleted last night by the Senate finance Comtnltteo. Amendments perfecting the program ot railing $6,000,000,000 In 1910 wero adopted and by n strict party vote the commllteo formally approved Chair-, man Klmmons's plan to raise $4,000,000,-1 000 In 1820 through reduction ot In dividual and coiporation itu'onio rales, Mlmlnatlon of the war prolUa tax and 1 eduction of tho excess profits rates. Wllh tho seven IlonubllcaiiB of the committee voting holldly In opposition tho ten Democrats adopted Chairman Slmmons'n plan for 1920 to reduce the normal Income tax rate for Individuals .and corporations from 12 to 8 per cent to abolish tho 80 per cent war profits rate after 1019, and to i educe tho excess profits rates In 1920 to a minimum of 20 per cent and il maximum of 40 pei cent, or two-thirds ot tho 1019 rate Collector Venr Coiifimlon ''Although the committee now lrlually has completed the bill. It hns become known that the Internal Itevenuc Bureau has almost despaired of the enactment n the measure before January 1, and has made full alans for collection of tastes under the old Uw, by which It Is estimated only $4,000,000,000 would be produced next. ear The old la"', which lemalns effective until ic pealed by the new revenue bill, specifically enjoins the Commissioner ot Internal Uevcnuo to prepare forms for uso of taxpayers to leport their Incomes, profits and other taxable matters between January 1 and .March 1 .Daniel C Roper. Uevenuc Coinmls (loner, also explained ho would -bo forced to administer excise, floor, business, transportation and other Uvib collectable monthly under tho old law after January 1, If tho new measure Is not finally enacted by then. The col lection ot additional sums, resulting ' from Increased rates under the new act, or repayment of taxes collected Under schedules repealed by the new act, then would precipitate much con tusion, It was explained ItepehllrnnH to TIrM 'Both the programs for 1919 and 19-'0 taxation, except for minor amendments lo bo made when the committee recon venes next Frldav. vlrtiiallv wero ioiii pleted. After Fridays mtetlng a reprint ot tln bill will be made and Chairman Simmons plans to repot t It ,to the Senate Kimc time next Week Tho Republicans announced their Inteii tlon lo oppose Inclusion of IPSO rates In tho bill and may rUc u minority re port. Chairman Siminoiis's plan for IPJ0 revenuo was adopted without change 11b provislo1 for reduction from 12 to 8 per cent In Ihe noqual rctes on Indl vidua! Incomes also provides that the late mlrill be tl per tent In 1919 and 4 pr cent In 1920 on tlm liifct $1000 of taxable Income. " "'Chairman Mmmous said Setrct.ii McAdoo does not nppiove the 1!)J( pro Kraut In its entlret, as he de'hlrcd higher normal lates to continue on both individual and corporation incomes and also oi)ses continuation of the execss proflts taxation plan. Among less lmpoitant decisions if the committee yesterday were rejection of proposals by Senator Smoot to Impose a J. percent tax on gross retail hales and to exempt corporations with less than $1,000,000 capital from excess-profits taxes. The committee alfo considered requests to abolish tho floor or stock taxes on tobacco, but decided finally upon their retention. '' .y ' , -Jr B I ! mmmmlmmW NV WyjSBMC 1 LaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaH ? i e. w Fissm ifmpjm&mmmmm 5 I tffi&kM!vwMmmmm I f wiifmSmMmmmmm i I fiKiii uiim i hmh 1 111 tii if i rTViTnTirfitiffr n mrm iryi m ' l I EVEtftNG PUBlIlO LED(GrER--ja?Hli;DELPHlA, THUKSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1918 ' ' in DR. SAMUKI. L. SAI.ASIN I'romolcil lo captain DH. SALASIN A CAPTAIN riiilatlclpliian Itci'civrs Goniniiiou in Mcilical Corpi) Dr Samuel I. Salasln has been com missioned a captain In the medical corps Ifo Is now In Franco Captain Sainton's home Is nt 2501 J'a ciric avenue, Atlantic City. Ills parents, Mr. and Mrs. Israel SalaMn,llvu at 2011! South Thirteenth street Captain Salasln, after enlisting, was assigned to the Seventy-sixth Acfo Con struction Squadion. tin trained at Fort Oglethorpe, and aNo at San Antonio, and was graduated as a first lieutenant Me went to Franco In October, 1917 Ho was twlco wounded Captain Salasln van born In this clt.v Mav 13, I88n He attended the Central High School, and graduated In the class or 1902, at the Medlco-C'lil College Hn is married and has one son. i GET GIFTS HERE Christmas buying is made easy here, wncrc me ayionnicni. is so varicu that clioosing is an easy matter. A flnnrwif will rnnrvi nnv nttiplo Gold-Filled Bracelet Watch fit any nln wrNt. Good inoiemenl Iilto or Kold dial Core anl hrat clct -0- rnr cold mied Value $12 9WI larce Aiburlntrtit 1 mill fill deMcns ?0 I StA 3a )CJM Solid Gold and Diamond La Valliercs 98 $10 I'll SOLDIER TO GET BLANKET Stenton Recreation Knitters Make Gift Through Red Cross There Is a delayed Thanksgiving present for some soldier boy nB the re writ of work done by friends of the Stenton Recreation Grounds, Sixteenth and 'Huntlflgdon streets. Children of the hnittlnp class have made a wool blanket of the colors of the Allies, with a ned Cross ns a. centerpiece. The blanket was taken to- the offices of the Board of Recreation In City Hall today and was late turned' over to the Red Cross for presentation. A note sewed on It read: . This blanket was made by loving, loyal American hearts, with the wish to know who will uso it. As it was about to be presented peace was declared, and- so we give it at Thanksgiving, praying God will bleBS and take caro o,f the boy who gets It." , Florida Senataor Prohibition Tallahassee, Via., Nov. 28. Tho Flor ida State Senate has ratified tho Ved lral constitutional prohibition amend- . tnent 26 to 2. The concurrent resolution jiow goes to the House. SPECIAL DIAMOND RINGS vvnui.!.. ' wwy-j- fixfi V"""" uv Tooth nmuntlnff. stle. ut fllll moiid Tlrlltlant penuinc ifiHinonu a wet in 1 1 Kt. S i.nltr( f-lrl. Tiffany stjlo rlne 25 jQuiiuiuiinimw yililili'lllilv. uiiLuuiairaiiiiiiruiy Pertian Ivory Sett 10 I'lfri") la ('ate, l. rue MhNortmeitt of Toilet mid Vlnnl nire Sftn nt nil prile from $5.98 STERLING SILVER BAR PINS i$'ij&k!mJu!ft ''iVi'.v'r 'T T'?1 V4 vi- ly.-ir!: JIanv handflomo and effee- ft vSO tla dculens, set Willi nrll- t ,JI litint Kparkltns white ur fjg ' eolored Htonea Vp Bracelets, Brooches, Scarf Pins, Cuff Links, Watches, Lockets, Pearl Neck laces, Clocks, Silverware some thing for every gift need "for man or woman. NPAlCEj JEWELKV3HOP OPIH (VINIWSS. MAIL OftOEKt Ulira H-W. CPU. qtW fi MARKJlT ST& Steinway Pianola, and Duo-Art Pianos' StgrlingFianos Sterling Player Pianos; EdisonuiamoririUisc rTtonojjrapns Dress Values of Note 1 S.QO These dresses have been reduced from a much higher price. They include satins, velvets and serges in the most fashionable of styles. N 25.00 Velvets, velotiri and satins, in combination with Georgette or trimmed with braid; and also the best of new styles in serge. All special values 'at this lowered price. Ulauncr'n Second Floor Buy Now on a Charge Account and Pay January 1, 1919 BLAUNER'S 833-35 MARKET STREET f Manufacturers and Retailers Factory: 37th and Broadway, N. Y. Special Fur Pricings Manchurian Wolf Scarf, G.95-12.93 Large animal shape in Poiret, hlack and taupe. Seal Stoles. 19.93 FcatuiinR pockets and lined with crepe de Chine. Kit Coney Capes, 22.50 Large l oil collar and fancy button fastening. Kit Coney Sets, 10.95 Large scarf and round muff. Pointed Manchurian Wolf Sets. 1 6.95 Large scarf and muff j silk lined. Blauner's Mam Floor ISTYLE-Ml When you buv a TJiano, caretully measure your choice by the test -of this inquiry: ' "What will this piano be worth twenty years irom now?" Then, if vou are entirely ?ai to vourself. vou will buv the best nirno the Steinwav. .Buying this piano may cause some temporary sacrifice; but satisfaction permanently remains. After B. Steinway naa nuu vciy iuiib udc, mc mu jyii,o 'are as good as ever, and for a little sum of money, , wearing parts may be renewed and the piano made ,as good as ever. Grands, in mahogany, $910; uprights, $600 upward. TM.:i.j.t'u. ,.nr..naw of Steinwav & Sons NStttson &Cor)JlJ Astnut S Special After-Thanksgiving Values! Friday: A Special Day for Coats raj. ma V iVt'i'KZ-iA. I 1 i! iViVwsa jU I ( 20.00 'V ) 2."i.00 Second Floor 20.00 Wonderful alucs are these cozy Winter Coals which combine comforl with ele gance. The fabrics arc vclour, pompom, ker sey and broadcloth, and the lines are in accord with Ihe season's dictates. All the fashionable shades are represented in this showing and all these Coals are warmly and comfortably lined. 2S.OO Smartly cut, and characterized by grace and distinction, these Coats make a sure ap peal. Large shawl collars and smart cuffs of fur arc a charming feature, as arc tjic lovely silk linings. I'abrics . are vclour dc laine, broadcloth, kersey and velour. J Christmas Gift SPECIALS All at Cost Prices h Crepe d c C h i n e -g jVjn Chemises in lace I nk laimrcu a txjKj tt) I.C5 trimmed styles. Washable Satin Bloom- O OC crs, Trimmed or Hem- ",J stitched. Night ( owns of crepe de Chine or satin i n v a r i (Mt s styles. Brassieres and Ban- QQ JS 14.25 less 4.25v 75c deaux, selling than- cost. Finest wash satin or ! crepe de Chineyl.k Chemises. Exclusive Ttirff f mesisrns. WH J Dainty Camisoles' of .s satin or crepe de Chine. Distinct designs in n wash satin Camisoles, I Il tailored or trimmed. M.Lj Wash satin Petticoats Q "7C with three rows of lace insertion. Blaiincr'a Main Floor l.20XiX Feather Hats! Sale! 9,"ic 95c 9oc Such a i. ilue as it reprettenlcd in these l'eathcr Hats is moht extraordinary. Various hinart sliapi.s in the wonderful assortment and in blue, brown, taupe, gray, bird-breaht jellow and blatk. l'ancies, Mings and fur noted. Trimmed Hats 2.968.94 Hats that arc becoming and smart.. Trim med in fur, fur cloths, flowers or ribbon. lilaiiner'H Third Floor Skirts! Special! 10.90 100 novelty plaid and striped Skirts, box pleated. 7.SO 30 extra size S ns of black or navy hcrge. Smart dressy model;.. 2.95 100 plaid Skirts in the popular green and blue combination. Blauner's Third Floor New Waists for Christmas 3.29 Exclusive in design are these dainty Georgette Waists. Two-tone combination and attractive collar effects are included. Silk floss embroidery, beading and fine hemstitch ing on flesh color, white and suit shades. Blauner's Main Floor 3.20 After -Thanksgiving Values SUITS in M mmmU-rf TCmmmm mmmmf II V mmmmll lB' iJm 17 On the Second Floor 23SO ) Very special for Friday wonderful Suits of velour, velvet, sllvertone burella, broadcloth, Oxford and serge, which are all so. beautifully tailored and so well made. Plush trimmed and less elaborate styles. All silk lined and warmly interlined. Blauner's Downstairs 23.50 10.00-17.00 Worth much more than these low prices are these Suits of Oxford, serge, burella and gabardine, showing most attractive lines. Plush and velvet are used as trim mings, and styles are high waist line, flared or strictly tailored. w In. X ! I I H I LA -t V V 17.00 Children's Coats and Dresses! Special! Junior Coats 22.SO Nutria trimmed Coats, in ve lour. Very smart stles fea turing panel in blue, bronn and green. Sizes 13-17. Must exceptional value. Junior Dresses 17.00 Reduced from higher prices, for tomorrow: elct, wool serge and checked materials. Embroidery, braid, halin trim ming. Sizes 14-17. Girls' Coats 7.50 Silk corduroy, mercerized plush and choiot. Some Coats teature thaw I collars of black plush. Spcciall reduced. Sizes 6-H. Junior Coats 8.00 Of zibeline, suede cloth, mer terized plush and mixtures. Helted model. Large black plush collars. Sizes 1.1-17. Blauner's Fourth Floor. Girls' Dresses s.oo Serge Dresses in a number I oi ioeiy sijies, some arc plaid silk trimmed. Embroid ery also noted. Sizes 6-14. Kiddies' Coats 2.90 Mercerized plush and oordu ro. Empire style. All lined. AH shades. These ,hae been specially reduced for tomorrow. 2.9! ' Baby's Day on Friday ! A new Christmas Slock replete with all that Dear Baby wears, from the Darling Bootie to the Cute Silk Bonnet. A nurse in attendance lo care for little ones, while you jl mothers do shopping for the Baby. The nurse will also give you instruction and advice. All-Wool Sweaters, 2.00 Slip-on i,tIi Blue, pink, Ian. 1.00 Beacon Blankets, 69c Figured designs, blue and pink. 50c-79c Children's Hosiery, 29c Tan, brown, black and vhitc. 1.00 Knitted Lcggins, 50c Closed and open feet. Red, gray, white. 1.00 Children's Hats, 50c Velvet, felt and other stjles. 2.00 Children's Hals, 90c Velvet fur trimmed. 1.23 Outing Flannel Pajamas, 79c Celluloid Novelties. o0c lo 4.94 SoU. Kattlos. Uings, Books and other novelties. Baby Dressing Gowns, 3.89 lo 7.50 In Hood blyle.s: frog button. I'nibroidered in pink and blue. Coach Covers, 2.91 to 4.94 Hand Ciochelcd, pink or blue silk lined. Also of hand-cm-bioidered quilted bilk. Long or Short Baby Dresses, 94c to 3.49 lice and embroidery trimmed. Dainty lufflcs. 1.25 Outing Flannel Skirts, 79c Blautirr't Fourth Floor Beacon Bathrobes, 1.94 lo 2.94 Large plaids and figured .styles. Baby Caps and Bonnets, 50c to 4.94 Hand crocheted. Several btyles. Wool Sweaters, 2.23 to 4.91 All shades, trimmed with con trasting colors. Sweater Sets, 3.50 to 12.94 Knitted Sweater, Hat, Lcggins and Mittens. Wide assortment in sacaucs, toques, bootees, mittens, bibs, veils, shirts, crib pads, pillow tops and flips. Attractively priced. Extra FurValues Marmot Sports Coats, 79.50 30-tnrh lrn&th. belted model. Natural Muskrat Sports Coats, 100.00 Shan I collar, deep ruITi Nutria Sports Coats, 129.7B Shawl collar, d'ep i tiffs and belt Ilaccoon Sets, .'13.00 Large Htilm.it scarf, canteen muff lied Fov Sets, 42.."0 Trimmed with litails and tails Wolf Sets, .19.75 T.arge hcarf and round muff Taupe and Poiret. Blauner's Seeond Floor Sqq Santa Claus (on ifi 4- floors i'c: U - SSW 'M A II Tomorrow bantu rinuh a if U nlll (let nur Klilillen J ijl II I f'hrlntnmn preientii. When WH U d joii make u purelmne oer NB U a riollur j oil lll reeelte n Kh 1 1 rnril entltlinic bearer to a , U1H 1 f Klft, tliut etery little bn.T I ) Ml I and clrl nlll ilellnbl In. ST "?s I Coat Opportunities: Tomorrow Blauner's Downstairs 1LOO This first group includes an excellent va riety of Coats made of velour, kersey, Thibet, tweed or velvet. Empire as well as waist line and belted styles. 14.00 Fine Coats of melton, velour and Thibet are included in this special assortment. Collars are of plush, coney, beaver cloth or self. 17.00 Never were such excellent Coats offered at such a low price. Fine velours and pompoms are fashioned into smart models and beautifully trimmed with self-material, plush or fur. AlM Jfte MPnW i if IV'-'J 'Al.n, V f I I I 11.00 DRESSES! DRESSES!! DRESSES!!! 9.94 Wonderful value and wonder ful style characterize these mod estly priced Dresses of serge or satin. A host of lovely modes from which to choose, includes straight line, basque and girdle effects, variously trimmed with braiding and embroidery. if 12.97 At this price one may choose from among velvets in diverse styles; serges, tailored or trimmed; arid satins in many chic modes. Fashionable lonjf lines arc noted, and the 'skirts are' as narrow as Fashion demands. Excellent values. ' ', 9.91 JJlauner'a 12.97 ,-" Downstairs - "HI1 ' I f ' F u n"5t .r '..rfi f '' 'ft'."" -t, " x tf - 'it c. w SS M,
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