i - r -'?: k. A, fe c i: aj,y f-T v I'J - s. EVENING PUBLIC LEDGEK PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1918 l&.x PEACEPERESEEN BY LONDON PAPER Daily News Declares Clamor Now Is for "Bis- marckian" Policy REVENGE IDEA RAMPANT "Warning Given That Wilson's Ideas Are Being Ridiculed and Bespattered CZECHO-SLOVAtfS NEED ALLIES' AID Premier Kramarz Voices People's Hopes Based on America's High Ideals WISH TO LIVE AT PEACE Waililncton, Dec.' 10. A warnlnsr against Indicting "BIs msrcklan paco" on Germany and credited to tile London Dally Vcns was made public hero today through Allied channels. The text of the artlclo was picked up In this country from a wire less apparently Bent out from Lyons, France, over tho signature of tho Com mittee on Publlo Informations Paris representative "President Wilson comes nmong us next week," tho artlclo states. "Tlioro will bo much flag waving and speechi fying. But tho things for which Presi dent Wilson stands are being ridiculed and bespattered by tho only olccs one hears. "If tho spirit animating at tho present moment tho press and politicians of Europe and America gains control of tho Peace Conference thcro will be born u catastropho that will bo tho end of the European social system. "The vorId may oventually emerge afo for democracy, but It will bo by ways that our present ruling classes would do well In their own Interests to avoid. With tho cxamplo of Russia be foro us. Is It statesmanship to drive tho German peoplo to despair? Do our editors and politicians sec no danger for the rest of Europo In nn alliance of desperation between anarchlstlo forces of Germany and ltussla? Can Ilolsho vlsm, energized and strengthened, bo de pended upon to halt at the rthinc? Are there no explosive elements In Italy and Spain? Is France herself so utterly Im mune from revolutionary Instincts? Are English lower orders qulto as tame as our capitalist press Imagine? lias Amer ica no labor problem of her own? la tho trust magnate's easy chair so securo against all world convulsions? "A Wilson peaco bringing reconcilia tion to tho people still in their passions and hatreds, giving to tho war maddened new hopes, new visions, may yet sae Europe," 24-incFgun" practicable Coast Artillery Chief Says Super Cannon Is Now Possible Washington, Dee. 10. (Tiy A. r.) Ordnance tleclopment during the war has brought cannon makers to the point whero the 24-lncli rltlc Is easily practi cable, Major General i W. Cop, chief of roast artillery, said today In his annual report. Tho nominal rnugo of a gun of this size would bo forty mlteh the re port says, but "longer rangesforspccl.il types are possible. If desired." The limit has not yet been approached In tho size of tractor-drawn artillery, declares General Coe, Intimating that a successor to tho German "Elg llcrtha" is to be expected. "In the caso of harbor defense!1." tho report declares, "the existing armament lacks In power when Judged by latest standards In order (o proldo for the unhampered movements of our own fleets In leaving important harbors, it will undoubtedly be neecssary In many rases to supplement the existing de fenses, with Uio..liighcst-pQw;er, largest caliber, guns, 'rlaced as'faf to the front as possible. Kecourse will consequently bo had to fixed emplacements " Ask Restoration of Ancient Frontiers Minister Klafoc Explains Country's Perils By tic Associated Press rrague, Dec. 10. "Thero aro people who bellevo the world must come to an end becauso the Austrian and German empires no moro exist, but I know wo will alt bo happier and especially jou In America, It Is the first time In tho history of nations that generosity has over conquered sel fishness and when tho news camo to mo within my prison wall that America had entered tho war I was unablo to bcllovo It." Dr. Karl Kramarz, Premier of Czccho-Slovakla, mado this statement to a representative of tho Associated Press today. Tho Interview tool: place In Ilradcany Castle, tho scat of tho ancient Bohs mlan kings. This magnificent pllo over looks the city of Praguo from tho north west. - When the correspondent entered tho waiting room, tho first object ho noticed was tho bust of President Wil son draped with tho Stars and Stripes. Doctor Kramarz for many years fought for tho rights of tho Czech people. Ho was arrested at Praguo on July 1. 1915, and following his trial at Vienna wan sentenced to death. King Alfonso of Spain appealed In his be half and tho death sentence was com muted to fifteen years' Imprisonment." Doctor Kramarz was released under Emperor Charles's amnesty proclama tion of July 14, 1017. Ho was name'd Premier of Czccho-Slovakla on Novem ber 19 last "I havo always beIieod In tho new llfo of peoples," Dr. Kramarz continued, "but tho great crowning truth of this bollef was tho American declaration of war. I am pleased to feel that America, has not only given hopes and Ideals to millions of peoplo but Its national con science has been cnlUened, leading It to better things. "Our nolo ambltlonjls to live peacefully and prosperously anu to become a strong friend of the llntenbo against the Ger mans. It Is probabln Germany will re main n. menace, since It Is tinposslblo to destroy such a strong nationality. As for our political future, we will try to maintain commercial relations with tho Jugo-Slas and the Rumanians, ncgard lng the tarllT, It Is certain wo must main tain a protective wall against Germany or our Industries will bo ruined. WanU the Ancient Frontier "Wo also destro to establMi tho frontiers of ancient Bohemia. It was dur ing the Thirty Years' War that tho Ger mans ruined us, killed our nobility and colonized our territory. Yet our race la to strong that wo survived through tho centuries. However, wo will be faller with the Germans than they were with us. We will not oppress those within our fron Hfra w will ctIva them everv llbertv. their own schools and language, but tho ' Government must bo ours. "Wo are doing our best to set up a business-like republic where prosperity may bo distributed. I "Already we havo an eight-hour day f Instead of compelling workmen to labor for eleven hours. Wo have abolished titles and prepared a law to caro for ths unemployed. Election laws which will give the minority a chance to hold office and which will recognize women, al though they may not hold the highest nosts. such as president, hae been pre pared. Tho division of large estates Is one of tho Items In our program." Needs of the New Republic M Klafoc Minister for National De fense of the Czecho-Slovak Republic, spoke freely of conditions in tho country, i He said: "There aro threo points which It Is necessary for the Allies, especially Amer- j lea, to understand: First, our weak mill tary position ; second that we aro men. aced by Bolshevism from without, nnd, third, that wo havo food for but two or i three mouths. "We would llko particularly to have American troops with us, both for mill- i tary reasons nnd becauso they would help to establish friendly relations for J tho future. They would also show our pooplo what a republic means'. ' "Wo are surrounded by enemies and ' menaced by tho Germans from the north. Bolihevlk agents are threatening and Germany will probably send us thou sands of released Russian prisoners. Poland Is also giving us concern. Our food situation Is bad. Our coal produc t'op Is limited. If we are not supplied by the Allies, or If Silesia Is not occu pied by them, thero Is danger of our freezing this winter. It Is not true that we are preventing coal from going to Vienna from Germany and Slleslan Poland. Wo do not deslro chaos In Vienna, for that would bo a danger to us." CHE1I PopularPriccsi-Particu!zrPcop!e 1r: Chcri Specials MTl Every day is"Spc J cialDay" at each jj of the now famous Chert dining places. Several "Specials"cvcry day but' differing cadi succeeding day real "Bargains" in real food, "Marked Down" from luxurious rivalry to a war-time standard of genteel economy, but no "Damaged" quality, "Cheap" cookery or "Seconds" of service may enter into the daily menu of Chiri. It's al ways the best. Popular Pricei for Pirtlculir People will pr ill i) the w ir-time economy of Chit I. 133 South 15th Street 124. South 13th Street J. U. PATTON, Trciiient 1 ''Suicide by Inches THOUSANDS of people commit suicide by inches! If one should take minute daily doses of some irritant or poisonous drug, no particular effect might be noticed until accumulation of the poi son made its action evident. Yet how many realize that irritant and poisonous substances are formed constantly, even in health, during food digestion and the preparation of its waste for elimination ? ?) p If the bowels act regularly and thor oughly, such dangerous .matter it safely gotten rid of. But if constipation exists, there results stagnation of intestinal waste, increased production of poisonous substances,' and their absorption in to the blood, which carries them all over the body. . The result is disease or disorder, which, if neglected or allowed to continue, cripples or kills. The victim of such self-poisoning commits suicide by inches. Constipation is a bad habit. It is a sin against the'body. els to mo vet" Because such drugs do not cure constipation. They make constipation a habit. They do not prevent "suicide by inches." On the other hand, the Nujol Treatment not only ovorcomes con stipation, but prevents stagnation and makes self-poisoning impossible. Nujol is not a drug, does not act like any drug ; it is absolutely harmless. Nujol helpsNature re-establish easy, daily, thorough, bowel evacuation. Warning: 3? waSLiw tle beating the NujolTnde Mirk. Iniist von Nujol. You may sufferfrom substitutes. YtllF th.r. . mm a,am .a.tau lant.: WUtUIVll. I. All Crll VTUIftC IMUIl, . - - . a crime agajnst Nature, the taking Nujol LaDOratOneS of.pills, castor oil, laxative mineral STANDARD OIL CO".(NEW JERSEY) waters, and salts to "force the bow- SO Broadway, New York fe. cap . r 1 HKnHMHiaHwTMiaflau1 waam ft 'tttW I WANAMAKER'S DOWN STAIRS STORE WANAMAKER'S THE DOWN STAIRS STORE AT WANAMAKER'S IS FILLED'; WITH THOUSANDS OF INEXPENSIVE GIFTS OF MERIT Beautiful New Scarfs and Centerpieces Trimmed With Hand Made Lace These delightful things aro of round thread, linen embroidered with sprays or eyelets and deeply edged with hand-crochet lace of Irish pattern, though made in Japan. Tho scarfs and centers arc of various sizes some with lace medallions and are priced from ?2 to $C. Luncheon Sets Arc $6 They consist of a 24-inch center, fi tumbler doilies and (5 plate doilies all edged with hand-made lace. It would bo hard to think of a nicer gift for a girl who is soon to bo married. (Center Alnle) Velveteen Suits for Little Boys Are Special at $8.75 Dear little sailor suits of green, garnet navy, brown or black velveteen of excellent quality and deep pile. The collars and cuffs arc trimmed with white silk braid and thcro is an embroidered sill; emblem on the sleeve. A little black silk tic finishes the y neck. The trousers have straight knees and arc lined throughout. Sizes a to 10 years. ((iullrry. Mitrket) The Girl in Business Will "Like a Tub Silk Waist These hao white grounds and colored butin stripes in blue, black, lavender or bright rose, used singly or in cundy-stripc combinations. Tho collars can bo worn high or low and the, waists arc cut on tho simplest tailored lines. $3.:i. Tailored waists of white or colored striped madras and waists of white- voile with a corded .stripe also have convertible collars. $1.50. (Mnrkrl) HANDKERCHIEFS Box after box and table after table is piled high with snowy handkerchiefs for Christmas gifts for men, women or children. For Men Initialed handkerchiefs of good while linen with hemstitched hems aro $1.75, .fU.10 and $U a half dozen. Plain white linen handkerchiefs are 23c, 35c and DOc each. Good-looking colored borders are o3c each White Japanese silk handkerchiefs with colored borders at 55c. For Women Daintily hand-embroidered handkerchiefs, some willi colored borders and colored embroidery are 20c, 25c, 35c and 50c each. MnHpirn h.Mm11"vh,nf are 55c each. Initialed handkerchiefs of sheer linen $1.25 uml $1.50 u hull' dozen. For Children Plain white and colored border handkerchiefs for the children are 12c and 15c each; tho 15c ones have figured corners. Boys' Japanese silk handker chiefs with colored borders arc 150c. (Onlral) ,Vi Sfi.50 S9.75 300 New Dresses Are Half Price at $5, $6.50 and $9.75 Imagine ti pretty frock of pnnamu cloth all ready to put on for $o! $5 would scarcely cover the cost of the material and findings, ordinarily. These dresses arc of smoothly woven pantuna in brown, green, burgundy and navy, made on straight lines, as you will see in the sketch, and trimmed with figured velvet cuffs, collar and buttons. In sizes 10 to 42. The $6.50 Dresses are of navy blue serge with collars of rose-color broad cloth. The front panel is pleated and the belt has a strip of shiny black enamel through the center. In sizes 1G to 40. The $9.75 Dresses are also of navy blue serge with embroidered straps with a glint of tinsel over the shoulders. Sizes 14 to I8. (Market) 75 good Winter overcoats for mejiwilljbe marked down to $24.75 tomorrow. About half of them are single-breasted box coats of Oxford mixtures; the rest are double-breasted ulsterettes with convertible collars. AH the coats are of pure wool of heavy weight and have satin shoulder and sleeve linings. Fittings in all regular sizes. Men who know good clothes-value will come hus tling in ! ( GalleryMarket. ) Hundreds of Neckties to Choose From Colorings are handsome and all the newer designs are represented, as well as the standard patterns. Ihc neckties aie made of silk, of artificial silk and of silk-and-cotton. aie $1, TV Mb i Warmth f orthe Carriage v or for Crib comes in the form of dainty blanket. and robes to keep the baby warm when ho sleeps or takes the air. They are of blanketing in pretty figures of pink or blue or of snowy eiderdown, at $1 to $5. Japanese Silk Robes Tho lovely quilted robes of pink or blue Japanese silk, some plain, others embroidered, arc $2.50 to $5. Both arc in crib and carriage size. (Central) A Cuddly Sleeping Bag Nothing could keep a baby cozier and warmer when he goes out for air. The bags of blanketing in pink or blue or of white eiderdown bound with pink oribluc satin are $3.75 to $5.25. (Central) A Warm Bathrobe Is a Gift, Indeed Some pretty ones in light and dark colorings are bound with sateen on the collar, cuffs and pockets and arc prettily stitched. And there is a cord at the waist. $3.85. renlrnl) REDUCTIONS on Three Groups of Women's Coats 120 Coats Now $29.75 Here are some beautiful coats of velour de laine, quite simply cut, without fur or trimming of any kind. They are in navy, burgundy and Pekin blue, lined throughout with figured silk. With collars of scalene thero are black bolivia and line cheviot 'coats and velour coats in dark colors. All of these coats have been at least a third more. 75 Coats Now $16.50 These are of velour and cheviot trimmed with black plush or with beaver fur-cloth. All arc lined throughout. 35 Coats Now $14.25 Mostly of burella and cheviot in brown, navy and burgundy, half lined. The collars arc of generous cut and inlaid with black plush or bordered with fur-cloth. (Market) ftlllllep.r, Market) House Coats for Men's Comfort, $4.50 to $7.50 Good-looking daik coats, with contrasting plaid facings, are warm as well as good-looking! Any man who hasn't a house coat or has a very worn ono will appreciate any one of these. ((alterj. Market) Men's Gloves No need to blow on your fingers and clap your hands if you keep them clothed warmly. Wool gloves in khaki and Ox ford, with embroidered backs and one clasp, are $l.KLa pair. With Fieece Linings Khaki color and Oxford gray wool cloth gloves with warm ilcece linings arc excellent for practical wear. $1.35 a pair. Strap-wrist gloves in Oxford and khaki-color , wool cloth also have fleece linings, at $1.05 a pair. Tan Capeskin Gloves aio outscam sewn and have spear-point stitching on the backs. Tho lining of soft fleece is coaxing to, warmth. $2 a pair. (Central) Lovely Velvet Bags aro spread on a case all ready to bo chosen for Christmas gifts. Most any woman would love to get ono for Chiistmas. They are of soft velvets, with nintiv lininiH in pnnli fialin.r i of embioidered Georgette ,, ,t ,,. ,f ,i, , ,..,, e. You would never dicam coloih-mo.t of them have little such wee trilles could be purses ana minois insiiie. ? Camisoles Are in a Score of Styles at a Dollar They are of pink or white wash batin adorned with bands of imi tation tilet lace, with ribbon bows and shoulder straps and inser tions crep that sucli wee made in so many ways. (Central) to $10. (Central) A Fountain Pen would be a welcome one to many boys and men there is tinthincr rmito sn ImnHv. flnnrl frtnnttifn pens, either plain or with gold-filled bands, are lifi iiuuu, seii-iincr ana saiciy biyic, at $-.0U to ?o. ' (Coinmereial Mullonerj. Central) Gift Blankets AreWarm Hearted Presents Indian blankets seem to have no end of uses: they're cozy to snuggle under for afternoon naps. Many peoplo use them for motor robes and, in the summer, for canoe rugs, and boys like them for couch throws in their rooms. The Bedding Store has a great variety at $0. Jacquard Blankets are in such pretty coloiings and patterns that, asido from their usefulness, their existence js quite jus tified by their beauty. In tan, yellow, light and Copenhagen blue, pink, rose and lavender, with ' white figmod centers or plain centers and white oidcrs. $5. (Cliestnul) Colored Silk Umbrellas For Women Navy blue Green Garnet Purple Taupe The handles have convenient loops to match the -i'l i 'u 'im mllns. Such gifts arc always greeted with delight. $3. Durable Umbrellas for women are mado of Union taffeta (silk and lisle). Tho han dles are plain or trimmed with bukclite. They have cords or bakelite rings. $D. (.Market) ? Elderly Women Like High-Neck Night Gowns for Winter and long sleeves, too. These fresh, white nightgowns havo high necks that are cut in a slight V ftiid edged with embroidery. The yokes are tucked and trimmed with embroidery insertion. $2. Flannellet Petticoats Comfortable, snug th" igs that end in scalloped rufiles arc in pink, blue or white at 85c. (Central) Combination Suits for Women , Of light-weight ribbed cotton (for some women prefer this to the heavier weight) , made in sev-. eral styles. With high neck and long sleeve, high neck or low and short bleeve and all anklo length. $1.50 for regular sizes; $1.65 for extra sizes. (Central) Here They Are! There has been a great scarcity of black sateen bloomers, but a' generous shipment has just ar rived. They have elastic at tho waist and knees and are '$1.25 a pair. A food Christmas leais S The Embodiment of Comfort Always sure-fire gifts whether they be given to man, woman or child. We have slippers, and a large stock, for all of them. Little red felt slippers for the children begin at $1, and many other slippers go up to $1.50. Cloth and felt slippers for women are in practically all light and dark colors. They are trimmed with fur and some with ribbon, and many are neat and plain. 85c to $2.50 a pair. A Man Loves His Slippers and His Pipe they go together, the quickest road to relaxation and true rest. At $1.75 a pair, black felt slippers have leather soles and heels. Felt slippers with padded soles are in oxford, taupe, wine and khaki. At $2.50 a pair you can get brown felt slippers with soft padded soles and collars that turn up around the ankles. Moccasins for Everybody men, women and children are 25c, 50c and 75c according to size. (CheMnut) Women's Shoes Special At $2.85 a Pair There aro shoes of black kidskin, black calf skin and' somo of brown kidskin. A few have light tops, and the shoes button or lace. Heels aro medium, straight of high curved. Soles aro all sturdily welted. You will not find every size in every style, but you will find all sizes in the lot. Men's Shoes Special at $2.40 a Pair (Central) Black leather shoes on English lasts havo welted soles; other shoes on English lasts are mado of patent or dull leather. The sizes aro somewhat bioken, but the shoes are perfect, so that the men who find their sizes and they will be many will be getting a good thing. Needles Are Flying and scissors are snipping away on pretty things for Christmas gifts. And many of them aro being made from cretonne this year it is surprising the number of pretty useful things that 'can be made from it. And then, too, many women aro brightening up the home for this joyful holiday. There aro hundreds of patterns' and colorings to choose from in , cretonne at 40c to $1.25 a yard.i New and very effective is tho terry cloth in cretonne patterns at $1.25 a yard. Cedar Chests aro receiving their share of at tention and many aro going out for Christmas presents. ft ? There aro chests in yartoai& styles, somo brass-trimmed, from"-?1' $12.50 to $32. An unusually good-'Sl ' looming one is turned 'oak on tart. outside and lined with cedar. 'All' I of tliem have'eedar chips eptatf' 1 around the bottom. ; . nj 1x V.fe m j n Jm H Mm - "M frTM J ill j m Si wi rfst'lJneniWw 4r, TV ,'X - w T" yf!??T m ih 5-V a i t! -,J5 6 v- S . Jf- h L. .- v :.j,i stiv j ?. ngMmg V1HH ft S . l n - ' JL ' - a-