i?w ' f! t s. i. VA teviSiSfiJG-' public ledger-Philadelphia; Friday, November 20, iois .77 r$t I J ru. ' ((AY BE APPEALED Suburbanites Contemplate Taking Springfield Co. Case to Court LOSE IN COMMISSION vPublic Service Body Turns Down Complnints of 18 Communities The light mude by eighteen communi ties near Philadelphia nRninst Increas ed rates of the Springfield Consolidated Water Company probably will be tar ,rled Into the Superior Court following the Public Service Commission's (lis- inl?sal of llielr complaints AttornejH for the protesting tovvn nhlps nnd boroURhs today are vvaltlns for the text of the commissions order, and then w Ill confer preliminary to an appeal. The complaints dismissed vveie direct ed principally against a charge of 1355 n mile annually for all mains connecl 'lng with fireplugs Counsel for the com plainants alleged the charge was "un just and unreasonable." i Morton Z. Paul, an attornev of this city, who represents Sharon Hill nnd Colllngdale, two of the protesting com munities, today said It was ery likely that an appeal would "be taken. f, v Object to ( barge for Mnlim Springfield township, Mr. Paul point ed out, Is charged about $4000 nnnunll for water mains, although theio is no fireplug there and although It has it Jieservolr with pipe lines radiating Into all parts of the community. The controversy oer tho lates and nervicc of the cmnpanv becan win n v JOB FOR'EVERY MAN So Announces Federal Labor Uu reau in Seeking Recruits , The I nlted State llmpluvnieiit Sen Ice In I'eiinsvlvuiila plaed In war, and Heml-w'at work 182 581 persons sliict August 1 Of this nuinber, lUI.UBJ weie men and 17,52! vveie women Tl'o work has been carried on In seventy-live otllces throughout Hie State, 'teen of which me lucutcil In this city. '1 he service has performed a tremeii dous task," said 12 C relton, Federal dlreotot of l'ennsvlvanlu, "but with tho return of the soldleis from France and the demobilization of tin; nit i of men and women which bus been at work In wartime plants theie is liugu woik ahead "There Is no quest' n but that theie is a job for every m in. and as yet the service has seen no Indication of .my Mirplus of labor "a me still un.iblo to meet demands made upon us b em ploj ers " ALARM CLOCK CAUSES ROW f Dispute and Cutting Results When Ooilg Loses I line An alarm clo(,k, wnlch failed to go off on time, m.'nrnted two friends, caused a geneial fight and lesultcd In holding one of the pintles lotuerned fnr , Mlirl The cloxk belonged to Donald Ulzen den.. of Flfty-foiirtb nnd Market slieets He loomed with! Harold Holland 'I hey . both work at HOg Island The alarm clotl: went off fifteen min utes late today and Holland was in-I illgnant l!i7enden defended the clock , ind while the men were talking tin i alarm wmt off again The men tliinllv I e.mie to blows nnd Ulzenden, ucioid- i Ing to Holland, seized a knife Hoi- I land appealed befoih Maglstiate Htn-i ris todav swatlud Ia bandages and de clared that Ulzenden had carved him In vailous places Ulzenden .was held In ?400 bail for court I Supreme Fur Values Second Floor Full-Length Marmot Coats, 119.00 .shawl collar and cuffs of natural ltaccoon Natural Muskrnt Hudson Seal Coats, 139.75 Seal coll u , cuffs, pockets nnd belt Iilnck Lvnx Sets, 15.00 II ii il s o n Seal Muffs, 9.50 Hound shape Buy Christmas Gifts on a Charge Account, and Pay Jan. I, 1919 Sports Coat, 189.75 ' Shawl collar and tie belt Nutria Sets, 39.75 Shawl collar and round muff 833-35 Market Street Manufacturers and Retailers Factory: 37th and Broadway, New ork Saturday! Baby. Day Celluloid Novelties, 50c to 4.94 Ilaliy Dressing Gowns, 3.89 to 7.50 Coach Covers, 2.94 to i.94 Long or Short Bnby Dresses, 94c to 3.49 v. Biacnn Bathrobes, 5lai3jg3i. J.ynoi.v If riol.i l ,r,a mil Ilun nets ,50c to 4.91 Sweater Sets. 3.-0 to 12.91 Wool Sweaters, 2.25 to 4.94 er't Fourth Floor i$raa mm ktiMltip, "Sr-, Hlvi y Coats! Coats!! Superb Displays! It Is Wise to Shop Early on Saturdays Superb Values!! WIFE SUES FELIX ISMAN !1ei71 Tsmnn Before devoting himself entirely to his real estate operations, which he has conducted on a largo scale, Sir. Isman was also a theatrical manager and theatre owner. He quit these latter ac tivities In 190S. Two jears before that he man led Miss Irene Frlzelle, a chorus girl at the time, who Is now Miss Ireno Fenwlck. They were di vorced He mairled the present Mn. Isman In 1014 Mrs. Isnian Is livlpg at 24 'Nest lif tv -ninth street. New York The bill accuses Isman of misconduct. ENSIGN WILMSEN DEAD Elkins I'firk Naval Man Is Pneumonia Victim Announcement was made todav 1 the N'avv Department of the death on November H of Knslgn Fiederlck George Wllmsen, U S N'. II F , son of Dernard Wllmsen, of Hlklns Park Fnsign Wllmsen died of pneumonia". at United rftntes Army Hospital No 51. He was a native of Philadelphia, born In IS9G nnd enrolled In the naval icservq force as an assistant paymaster May 24 191'S i&3 5EC0MD FLOOR SffiKj, I -A-t AftrWl MT '"- i Mw sm. 5Hfflmat Former Pliihulelpliiun F.ices Sce ond Divorce Action in New York Felix iBman, formerly a wcll-ltnown real estate opeiator of this city, is being ,,,! fnr fiKnrn.1, In Hie Konremo Court PITI tiU Ul Lilt' Ulill mill lllhnii ... v nnvi ." ... . . - n. ... .- turners Invoked tho aid of tho courts In I of Nevv "S ork, ny Ills seconn wiie, -irs . . i' .. - . . .t . .. Ilfi7.il lumnn iobtainlngiiellef from existing uomestic service rates. Later this complaint was carried to the Public Service Commis sion. A valuation of the property was asked for and tho most complete sur Aey of a water company known In the country followed. The result was a decision by the cornmlsslon some months ngo by which the company was allowed 7 per cent pioflt'on Its Investment. This kfntant a. reduction of 33 1-3 per cent In domestic rates. Tho commission, however, allotted a 'specified sum as nn equitable leturn to tl6 company for fire protection and fixed the water rateh for all munici palities at $7 for each fire-livdrant and f 35G a mile for all mains connecting these plugs 'V Itlg Increase In mils t Tho fire-hydrnnt rate was about what 'tho municipalities had been paying, but "the pipe mileage rate ran the annual ''bills of the municipalities up to 800 and "as high ns 1600 per cent above former bills. ',Th townships of Iower Merlon, Ablnglon, Cheltenham and Springfield, Montgomery County; Hnverford, Upper Darby, Radnor mid Springfield, Dela ware Count v, nnd the boroughs of Lnns dtjvvne, Sharon Hill, Swarthmore, Con 'shohoeken, Hutledgc, Colllngdale, Xor wood, Prospect Park, Kidle)' Park and 'Morton, filed complaints a'galnst the "inew flrc-servlce rate and asked the rcommlsslon to reopen the case. c The commission heard final argument yastwitk. tHARGEITTO THE STATE! Pennsylvania Must Pay for Gov- pernor's Thanksgiving Cards ! Governor Brumbaugh lias sent out 4200 copies of his Thanksgiving procla mation to friends throughout the State The proclamations are printed on heavy Taper of fine quality and Inclosed In ;large envelopes of the same quality. If If the flap of the envelope is folded 'In the proclamation Is secure and could havo been mailed for two cents How "pver, this was not done. Tho envelope was sealed and It required twelve cents 'for pdstago of each. f The proclamations were printed by "ihe State prlntery at State expense, and while the bill has not been presented It iprohably will run a little more than a similar bill last year, which was for $180. The postage amounted to $144, Virtually, for most of the proclamations were mailed out. . . aids downtown traffic 'Passvunk. Avenue Improvement!, Help Relieve Congestion i The widening, grading, paving and re laying 'Of Passyunk avenue, between -Twenty-third and J'wenty-elghth streets, tVhlch operations havo just been com- plated, have aided largely In traffic con ditions In the southwestern section of the city. The thoroughfare has, been widened from Its original width from forty-fivS; to sixty-five feet, and the Improvement especially benefits traffic nt tfie various Intersections, and particularly at Pass yunk place, at Twenty-eighth stieet. This waB largely used for transportation during the war, being one of tho traffic arteries to the southern and southwest ern sections, where many war industries plants were located. Saturday : Two Wonderful Coat Values NOTICE THEM" V'f (A W YV 7q WHO - TRUISK . ' 4 hfi ('Hit or miss" iiT buying usu- ?. 'Lit.. :,. i viAtm 'Ally mcuus UHS3. iiwic ' ,ou buy any truck compare ' SSitwith tte Brockway. - lji 2 3', TONS' BROCKWAY' MOTOR TRIICK COMPANY 'l 4 2324-28 Market St. 10,000-Pair Winter Shoes lor Men, WoQien & Children at Great Savings Women's $5, $6 and $7 N0VELTYE00TS - I "nil , '. I Second Floor 2ELOO ,'. - t I ' iXl 25.00 Designed for beauty, as well as lor Winter comfort, these (.tunning Coats are an amnzinglv good value at this price. Beautiful models of velour, pompom, kcrscv, burella and broadcloth are superbly tailored, and in many cases delightfully trimmed with fur. The excellence of their lines especially distinguish them at their modest price. ' . , -f i ' ' y 1 ' 1 ' ' t ' ? i ' I ' ' ' I ft .' ' M - n h i , v.-"1 i- i 35 XT V The values of these stunning Coat are much higher, as is shown by the exclusiencs3 of their dtsign. Bolivia, broad cloth, clour, silvcrtonc and Saxonia are the fabrics, and the trimmings are Seal, Nutria ana Raccoon. Stjles are full flared or easily gathered in at the waistline. lilauner'a Second FIooi Jmmm i 3r',o w L i X Ik 0(1 nnd ' !P5 Pai'ifiei and tpecial Imnhiiscs of w el I Kuown makes of ft) of the most wanted htles to choose from. Choke of Pearl Crev. African Ilrnvvn, Cof'o TanJ, rnwn ituiit, ivory Kid, Patent with Tun (Jrey nnd Fawn llui k Tois, Iliad; Kid and Handsome I'oniblnntlpns.Wi'U- T u Mi e d Soles. Women's $9 AJ SHOES && Ilngllnh Wnlklng I.ace, 'also Patent and Dull Leather, llutton, Welted nnd Rtltcbed Soles. Women's Satin $k P Party Pumpsv IteaP smart looking,! with long, slender vamps, high arched anil ireiicu neeiu Sizes' 1 to S and II to V. Ide Well Tailored Spats In the wanted shade .$1.49&$1.98 lv v Children's School Shoes linn Metal, Ilroad Toes and good Stout Soles Sizes II to 2, $1.98 Boys' and Girls' High Cul rn tK till $y.M The (Ulldren's de Usht. with Straps and Uncjvles, in Illack. blzes 10 to ISYi and 1 to 2. flS 1 1 Ami' ' $2.79 Men's Work Shoes Tan and Illnek (Jhronio leather, lloubla. ules nnd Hel Tongue. Also Drees Shoes In tliu lot. I i' sv i i "asVi. ' cK .Sules lp . Men's Dr. Cairn's Coshlon SOLE $i eft SHOES at 9v Tfm aiufethiiLls nlmnlnc hundreds Exclusive Suits Reduced 35.00 V 33.00 n.'i.OO Values 47.5055.00 Distinctive tailored models of silvertone and more elaborate Suits of chiffon broadcloth, vel vet, velour de laine and duvet de laine. Pin tucking, pleats, flares and close-fitting bodices are noted; and Nutria and Seal on collars, cuffs, banding and po-kets. Blaunci 's Second Floor Dresses! Extra Special 15.00 'Si 'si "X 15.00 19.93 Maimer' t Second Floor Values 25.0039.30 Satin, velvet and serge Dresses, bpauti lully designed, showing the smartest of new stIes. Kraid, beading and fringe and in com bination with Georgette 19.9525.00 Velvets, velours, sat ins, serges and .Tersevs show the loveliest of new lines and the most effective of trimmings. Narrow skirts and bell or tight-fitting sleeves. Formerly higher priced. Glove Sale French Kid and Lambskin Gloves in white with embroid ered backs; also full pique white kid with black stitching and piping at the wrist; also overscam kid or full pique in black. Washable Cape or Chamois Gloves in'street shades among the lot. All these Gloves arc from a famous manufacturer whose name we may not men tion, because of this low price. Bladncr's Main Floor Hosiery Specials Silk Hose -1.85 Extra heavy weight, mostly all-over silks. Some pointex heels. Black, white and col ors. 55c Fashioned Hose with double sole and spliced heels. Shoe ,hades, black and white. Cotton & Lisle Hose 25c .Burson Fashioned Cotton Hose, Ipswich Gauze Lisle or Cotton Hose, and Buster 'Brown medium weight Cotton Hose. Blawier's Main Floor Extraordinary Waist Values 3.00 Values 5.006.00 Lovctv Blouses fashioned of the ever delightful fGcorgttte in flesh color, white and suit shades. Beading nnd embroidery arc most attractive, and tuckings and pleating arc cquall) fetching. s.oo Values 8.75 to 13.50 Never was more ingenuity displaved than in these Blouses, so much under price. Steel and colored beads, floss and gold thread embroidery are re splendent in effect. Suit shades, flesh color and white. lilaunei'i Main Floor ,Skirt Values 8.75 Two smart models in chiffon roadeloth. Burcundy, taupe, inyyi Gr'cn brown and black, 7.50 Velvete'en Skirts in four at- ractive in 6 d e 1 s in , navy, brown, burgundy, green, taupe ana black. 2.95 100 new pleated Panama Skirts, Unusual value at this ,rice. Dlauner'a Third Floor Great Hat Event S.OO Values 6.0010.00 Another lucky purchase makes pos sible this wonderful offering. There arc Hats of all sizes and shapes in Lyons and panne velvets, trimmed with fur, flowers and ribbons. Also smart turbans, with stunning fancies. Wonder Hats, 5.97 The Blnuner Specialization "Won der Hats" in Georgette, duvetne, satin and velvet; fur-trimmed, flow ers and feather adornments. Also turbans with attached veils. Blauner'a Third Floor Suits Under Price Downstairs 1S.OO Stunning Suits ot wool p o p 1 i ii, French serge and gabardine in tai lored stjles featur ing snug shoulders nnd long narrow skirts. 19.85 Empire effects and convertible collars are good lectures of these vt ell-tailored Suits of serge, Oxford and gabardine. Flush and velvet trimmings. 22.50 Sports styles, as well as tailored and more elaborate models. The styles are distinct and new; the fab rics substantial and smart; and the linings excellent. Santa Claus is fiere! For little bo.vs and little gills whose motheis make puichases over u dollar, there will be lovely Chrihtmas gifts! Hurt- me IiiiIIIiiik Mm k jiaint hosci, horns blark huni il tov autniimhlli " ilull batili s nnd their dlshe", furniture .mil cfulinnnt p.ilntlnK liouks, marblep, trains nf t.UH a hoM of tov intmnW anil Innumerable other tiling" vvhli h i iniint help hut phase little biother and litth sWt-i Useful Gifts for Children Special! Girls' Serge Dresses 2.50 Winial asso tment of Prese; iliastK ills leila Lovely "-tvles, trlinmul In pique or self inateil.ilH LinRerie Dresses 2.91 to 8.91 French Dresses 1.94 to 1.91 l.vnuKlt,, Ptncki in bluer in.itinilM Trim- LliiRerles and oiK.uiilifS med with lui or cmbiod- m d.ilntv i-tvltM In lUtifuil' erv Slis C 14 trimmed hizes --G Children's Coats Reduced Junior Coats, Girls' Coats, 5.91 ! Alert 1 1 Ized pluMi mil Lorduiov Coats with lie,i it plush coll.iri izes r. II Girls' ltain Capes, 1.69 19.75 In Bolivi i ami vtloui nutil.L trtmnied ranel effett I'ull lined, button-trimmed Sfees 1 1-17 Girls' Raincoats, 3.89 ,-an 1 an silU poplm, vv Itli i proofed Hats to match Sin i 0-16 U-14 Blaunci's Fourth ' & 3.94 poplin Spti. Moor w e ii hei at Uts 19.73 3.69 Kiddies' Coats, 39 Plaid, velvet anil corduroy i oats, fur-trlinmed In flame ioIoi, Copenhagen blue and uihei lovely shades " Maiuhurinn Wolf Scarfs, 6.93-12.93 'l.iupe 1'ciiit and b ael Natural Haccoon Scarfs, 13.00 I, med with hi own i repe de Chine Furs as Christmas Gifts 1atii Floor 1'ointed Manchurian Wolf Sets, 16.95-23"a Kit Conej Stoles, 18.30 I'uiWts and tinij but- Marmol or Sealine Stoles, 29.73 Smalt stjles, silk linnl Children's Sets, 1.93-12.95 llvr.s !tyle3 and furs. Coats!! All at Special Prices Downstairs 11 This first group includes an excellent variety of Coats made of ail wool kersey, Thibet, tweed or velvet. Empire as wejl as waist-line and belted styles. Fine Coats of melton, velour and Thibet are included in this special assortment. Collars are of plush., coney, beaver cloth or self. Excellent Coats of velour and pompom. Smart models, beauti fully trimmed with self-material, plush or fur. I '1 w Special Dress Pricings! Of serge or of velvet, these Dresses are made in the most charming of new modes and show trim mings of braid, embroidery and buttons. 14.96 At this modest price af$ Dresses of velvet and Georgette combined,, of serge, or of silk, in new1 and lov.cly modes. 16.89 A wonderful groupof Jersey Frocks in the be coming shades of tan, brown, turquoise blue, taupe and navy. Blauner's Downstairs W a n 1 -'fl 'I 1 AS mm V3"i?Jffl " TMiiTI V 1 1 i ' ji r :m ' wi. , J"5 V: .vi va. it - frt Vf: i r&h- ?T,. -' W fir ujv 'at; -jfi X" K t! r vex s &Ui't&t l h v. SK i m ., jS.t'sr ? t " i ' A' A nf wen, "of 6ufii;iack Kldriwlth plen .11 ii -fr ' -,"" ' IJifSi . gjaft&o& , ., , f , r i, ' .... " -- .-
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