.J,l. i,- , t? 'A"- v" jr-' to vlf -iili ;WlOTECTiyE LEAGUE - GIRL'S PICTURE IDENTIFIES ' WANAMAKER'S DOWN STAIRS STORE WANAIilAKER'S; BODY OF CITY SOLDIER BOY SVBKIKGP irJBlAa MDaEBPmLADELpHIA, THURSDAY;" 4XECEMBER ' 12f 918 51 ji.VM 1 V lf if. IT V r ' 's DISAVOWS KELLER Author, of Gambling House Letter Never a Member, Writes Mahlon R. Kline The Evening PtiitMC Ledoer has re ceived the following Utter from Mahlon R. Kline, chief of the Philadelphia dis trict, American Protective League: To tht Editor of the Evening Pubtlo Ledger: Sir Our attention haa been called to the nubllcatlon In the Issue of the J.VBW O PUDMC LBDOEn of iwcembc 10, 1918, of an alleged letter supposed to have been written by ono Paul S. Keller to his Honor, tho Mayor, as well as to Mr. Davis, Assistant Dlicc tor of Public Safety, charging that gambling houses were belne operated hero with iollce protection. In the courso of that letter It was stated that Mr. Keller was a member of the vAmerlcan Protective League. we deslie to take this opportunity of stating to you most forcibly that, while Mr. Paul S. Keller did make ap plication for membership In our organization somo months ago. the Fame was never granted, and Mr. Kel ler was not at any time a member of our organization nor connected with us In any capacity whatever. We would appreciate It If you would mako as wide publication of this let ter or the facts contained therein, as you did of the original article con necting Mr. Keller with our organiza tion. December 11. 1D18. By way of explanation, Paul S. Keller has sent this letter to the Uvenino Public Ledoer: To, the Editor of the Evening Pulflto Ledger: Slr--ln my lntervlow with one qf your staff yesterday, J Inadvertently told him among other things, I was a member of the American Protective League When I made the statement I thought such was the case, as I re ceived a letter In October from the A. P. L. saying my application had been approved. It appears, however, 1 was never qualified, as they gave me no credentials. Althougn not a member of tho proactive league, 1 am a United States Registrant, advisory committee ot legal illusion Twentieth Local Board, and was until September 24, 1918, a membrr of the emergency fleet, thus being sworn In thrpe times In the past year to protect the Con stitution of tho United States. It ap pears I broke one of the unwritten laws of the American Protective League by telling that I was. So as to put myself right before the public and the American Protective League I wish you would publish this letter." DRIVE TO MAKE 5000 HAPPY Christmas Dinner Kettle Cam paign Opened by Salvation Army A campaign to bring Christmas cheer to more tnan 5000 persons was started today by the Salvation Army. With kettles to hold the donations of passers-by the Salvation Army lassies to dav took their accustomed nosltlons at street corners In the central section of the city, uememberlng the good work done by the organlaztlon for the boys In France, there was a generous response by th "public in the opening hours of the drive. Tho contributions will pay for 500 Christmas baskets, which will be dis tributed on Christmas Day at Memo rial Auditorium, uroad street and Fair mount avepuo. Each basket will contain a dinner for six persons. The army will also dis tribute gifts to 1000 poor children on Christmas night and bring Christmas cheer to B00 aged men and women who live in poverty. THE DAILY NOVELETTE THE RING AND THE BOND By A. M. Renear Found in No Mail's Land, It Is Believed to Have Been That of Private Henry E. Erb, of Philadelphia The picture of a pretty Philadelphia girl has led to the probable Identifica tion of an American soldier whose body was found in "No Man's Land." The girl Is Mls3 rtoso-Barrett, 213 North Fourth Btreet. Tho soldier who had treasured her picture Is telleved to hbve lietr Henry H. Erb. of 2119 North Mascher street, this city. Neither Miss Barrett nor the young man's mother had uny earlier Intimation ho had given his life for his country. Miss Barrett and the young soldier were closo friends, but not engaged. Before Private Krb left to Join his com pany ho was given a fnrewell party by some of his friends, Including Miss Barrett. It was at this party that ho asked her for her photograph to tako with him to the war. She gladly complied with his request. Inscribing the picture "to Harry from Bose, with lota of love," and signing It with her name nnd address The pic ture hns been returned to her by an American soldier who found It on a comrade's body. A letter written to Miss Barrett by tho finder of tho picture told how th voting man who treasured It met lib death. Evidently the soldier died In one of the muny charges back and forth acros3 "No Man's Land." In tho rush of ac tion b,e was left where ho fell, and the body remained there, unburled, several days. Finally, when our troops crossed thl stretch of shell-torn ground, they found the body. It had none of the ordl nary marks of Identification. But In the tunic of tho Jacket which tho sol dier wore, close to his heart, was the picture of the girl ho had left In Phila delphia. ' Miss Barrett had heard now and again from Private Krb, The last letter sho received camo about two months ago. In It ho said ho was well nnd as yet unwounded, but up on the lighting line. There has been no official announce ment of Private Erb's death. Private Krb was twenty-two years old, and a member of Company A. Sixty first Infantry He enlisted last January rnd went to Franco In the spring Ills mother heard from him about nino weeks ago. Ho Inclosed the label for his Christmas parcel, which Is now on Its way overseas. Mrs. i:rb still hopes there may have been somo mistake. Sho has another boy In tho service, First Serpennt John II Krb, thirty-two years old, who be longs to Company A, Sixty-first Machine Gun Battrllon. Last Wednesday the War Department notified her that Ser geant Krb had been wounded seerely on October 31. Two weeks ago she re ceived a letter from him dated October 27, saying he was In a hospital with a slight wound but expected to return to tho front In n few days. Apparently he was wounded rgaln as soon as he rejoined his company. Sergeant 'Urb has been in tho regular army since 1912. Ho was a sergeant major, engaged as an Instructor at Camp Upton, and resigned to enlist again es a private In tho hope of being sent sooner to France. uroed flushed face 1 Ti TABJORIC j IVJLfrom the fireplace and the apples she was roasting. , . L , "Wondrrful sandwiches, Janet 1' The slender girl, Just passing a plate ful of heart-shaped cakes, smiled back at her. "Thank you, Marge. How do you like the maple syrup In the lemonade, girls?" , , But the sharp-eyed Marjorle had made a discovery. , . "Clrls!" she shrieked In delight. 'Oh, goody! Janet, you darling!" A sudden sizzling nnd a scorching smell brought, her back to her senses and the neglected apples. By this time the rest of Janet's guests had discov ered the telltale, interwlned Initials on the little cakes! And rosy Janet smil ingly admitted her engagement. '"This is rather an Informal party," she laughed ; "but I can't afford style. Golden-haired Lucille thinking of th,e elaborate luncheon a few months be fore, at which her engagement had been announced, twirled her blazing solitaire thoughtfully and stole a glance at Janet's rlngless Angers. "Your diamond Is being set for you?" she drawled. Janet flushed, buV her voice was cheerfully steady. "No," she said. "You all know Roger hasn't apy money to speak of. I had my choice between a ring and a Lib erty bond, and I chose the bond. Since mother died and I've stayed at homi wltfi the kiddles, I I don't seem to have much money, and I wanted to help tt little. Koger and I feel that we hvo made a start In life together. Ifave an olive, Lucille?" Perhaps no one but young "Mrs Jack,'' the only matron there, noticed Janet's trembling fingers and sternly bitten lip, but several heard Lucllle's cool sneer: "Oh, really? How peculiar!" There was ad,ded warmth In "Mrs. Jack's" kiss as she said tenderly: "Roger Is getting a wonderful wife. Janet, and sometime;! sacrifice is sweet!" From the hearth-rug lmpli)slve Mar jorle declared, "Janet, you're a peach!" At that very Instant a sturdy soldier lad was leaning over a counter In a brilliantly lighted Jewelry establish ment, his dark head close to the sleek one of the clerk. "And so you fourtd. this brojch among your mother's possessions, sir?" the salesman was saying. "Very interesting. Beg pardon? Made Into a ring? Oh, yes,, very easily and at comparatively little expense, No, I hardly thlnlt you could realize a large sum on It Just now. The stones are genuine and perfect, but there Is so little demand at present. Perhaps after the war-r" The young soldiers Interrupted. "If Hcan't get enough for it to buy more bonds, I'll have it made Into a tins, with a clear conscience, lie laughed, flushing to his. curly hair. "Very happy to do it, sir. It will make a beautiful thing. Now-r-er the Hlze or the lady's (Inger, if I might In- The v. following afternoon tho girls were gathered at the Wed Cross club. Marjorle v nudged Barbara. Barbara whltpered to. Charlotte, and Immediate. ly the attention of every girl was fixed, not on their Work of rolling bandages, hut on the slim lingers of Janet, who was writing diligently at the desk pear the window. j "Let's seo It I Oh, what a beauty I I think that beats Lucllle's al hollow," wer the exclamations of the surprised girls us they literally pounced op her. When at last the girl could make herself heard, she told them the story of the rlnff. Suddenly the eagle-eyed Majorlo darted forward, "Janet, pee! jt's a Liberty ring ted. wh,lte and blue!" The fiualnt- old brooch had held a glowlngiruby, a sapphire blue as the night sky, nnd encircling these, tiny, sparkling diamonds. "Mrs. Jock"' gave the hand that wore the ring a lllt'e squeeze. "'Bed for sacrifice, blue for loyalty and white fort truth,' " she ciuoted. 1 j, "And, between you, the greatest bond Tomorrow's Cumpltte Voter's Triumph. Novelette FIGHTS DRESSED IN TOWEL Chestnut Hill Soldier's Bath In terrupted by German Attack Interrupted In the midst of hlq bath by a German attack, Chnrles A. Henney, formerly of Chestnut Hill, wrapped a towel around him and rushed to his ma chine gun which he manned for a half hour before the German wave was broken. Even German prisoners, marching jjast on tho way from tho fight to their harbed-wire enclosures, mado Jokes of Heaney's ludicrous attire. Hfaney, who li a member of the 108th Field Artillery, hadn't had a bath for four months, and when It was dis covered there were bathing facilities at a chateau nearby, he nnd six others at tempted to clean up "between gunS." Their dirty uniforms were taken away for fumigation. Then the Germans came. Tho Incident wns the Joke of the regi ment a trial for "conduct" broke up In a general laugh Heancy enlisted In the regular army In 1915 and served on tho Mexican bor der. Ho was In one of tho first con tingents to reach France. GIHS TO HEROES ON WAY Philadelphia Sends 30,000 Pack apes Overseas Thirty thousand packages of mall weighing in the aggregate 90,000 pounds, have been sent to Phlladelphlans In tho army overseas by their friends and relatives here. According to figures given by tht postofflce authorities, 1000 packages weighing three pounds each, were sent through tho malls each day for thirty days preceding November 30. This mall filling several freight cars, was sent to New York where It was loaded on steamships sailing for France. Large quantities of mall have been arriving here from tho soldiers overseas, the postofflce authorities say, and every effort is being made to distribute It as fast as It arrives. No matter how much arrives on one day, It ls all distributed by the time of the last delivery on the following day. "NOT A LIVE HUN IN SIGHT" So Wrote Gloucester Soldier After Going Over the Top Harry L. Markowllz, proprietor of a store at King and Hudson streets, who was drafted seven months ago, In a letter to his parents, writes that ho Is In a base hospital suffering from gas and an attack of Influenza. Ho was taken to the hospital on the day the armistice was signed and he said the cheering of the French was one of tho greatest things he had ever heard He said he suffered many hardships and had been on several fronts In the hard fighting during tho last three months of tho war. He was in tho last big drive on No ember 1, nnd he said tho artillery gac the Huns nil the light ing they wan'ed during n twenty-four-hour continuous roarln'g of guns and not n live Hun was In sight for two miles when they went over tho top. r PSSw3Hp e3 Young Woman Sooner or later you will probably enter the business field, but why CO as a RAW ItlX'HUIT? Our Institutions are business training csmps. The. month's Intensive courso Is equivalent to ears of oxperlence. When you ko Into business ko PRE. ruu:i Write or call Philadelphia School of Filing DID tlllTMJ'r BTKEKT Hoston New York 3Q(3CK2O20OOOGW. Pearls Restrung 9Cn ttrnfcen Ones KeplnreilsV ? V KAUFrhANN.Jlwittr.lOIG Chestnut AaJRL WiM "STM Mil T - (( W-f The Taste That Won Over" Husband PERHAPS he was spoiled by Mother's baking he had a right to be, for there was "nothing like Mother's" until Well, there's a different, tantalizing taste in Teco pancakes which even mother's good old-fashioned pancakes could not equal. For It's in the Flour) Do you want this book Free ? Mrs, Ida C. Bailey-Allen's Recipe Boole describes 40 nutri tious and appetizing dishes that can be made with the help of Teco. Also suggests some novel menus. Gladly sent on request. B L. G, WHITE, Representative, Drexel Bldg- Philadelphia, Pa. mmMumsBBBSssm The Down Filled With Stairs the Store Golden k i w r at vvanamaKer s Light of Christmas ': j JgL Little Close-Fitting Hats in a Merry Gathering at $4.85 Most of them are small and fit close to the head, as n. Winter hat should, though all have little brims of some desciiption. Quito often these brims turn sharply up and are faced with Georgette crepe and adorned with steel beads. Again the brim may turn down and is edged with fur. The colorings are particularly good with many pretty blues and becoming browns. (Market) Who Gives to Friends so much from Fate secures, That is- the only wealth for ever yours. Martial. A Windsor tie in young sis ter's stocking will cause her to clap her hands with joy, for all the girls at school are wear ing them. You have a large assortment of crepe de chine and satin tics in many light and dark colors to choose from. 35c to 60c. ( Central.) Incensciis the breath of love. That is an old saying;t try its truth this Christmas and give your nearer friends boxes of Temple Incense sandalwood and patchouly. Tho boxes are tied in true Oriental fashion. 90c a box. (Central.) Gold-filled and some gold plated banglo bracelets begin at 35c, with larger variety to choose from as you go up the scale of prices. (Central.) Beaded neck ribbons of many cheery shades, light and dark, make useful little gifts to brighten' tho dress or blouse. 50c each. (Central.) Baby is an easv person to choose gifts for! There are so many lovely things to see in the Babies' Store baby books, toilet sets, hangers, rattles, little sacques, shoes, booties, Baby Buntings, etc. And they arc all priced surprisingly low. (Central.) Indian blankets will be wel comed as couch throws, auto robes, etc. It is a joy to see and buy such blankets as these, full of warm colorings in the queer Indian designs. $6. (Chestnut.) Bags of ribbon are in several styles and are specially priced at ?1.50. (Central.) Tags, cards, envelopes, tissue paper, seals, red or green rib bons, holly paper and all tho other interesting, jolly things to dress Christmas' gifts aio here in numbers !n the Com mercial Stationery. (Central.) Desk sets for Dad or for nig Sister's boudoir desk of course ate entirely different, but ve have all kinus including brushed brass, various kinds of wood, silk, etc. $3 to $.28. (Central.) Boys' Sturdy Corduroy Knickerbockero Special at $2.25 Nothing gives quite so much service or wear for boys of 7 to 18 years. They are of good, heavy corduroy with all the seams strontrlv re-enforced and enough pockets and belt 'loops. (Oallffj, Market) - An Abundance of Extra-Size Blouses all fresh and pretty and in a variety of styles. Many such pretty blouses aie going to br given for Christmas, for practical gifts are the thing. White voile blouses trimmed with pretty laces and embroid eries are $2.75 to $3.50. Crepe de chine in pretty mod els is in flesh and white at $5.75 and $0.50. Georgette crepes are attrac tivelv made and arc in flesh and whitv at $7.75 nnd $8.75. A beautiful navy blue Geor gette blouse, prettily beaded, is $13.75. In sizes 46 to 54. (Mnrl.et) Women's Coats in Their Most Charming Guise The fur collars seem fluffier, the colors deeper and the mato rinls softer and warmer when real Winter weather comes. Slip the coats on, feel the softness of tho linings and the depth of the pock ets then you'll know what com foit is. Nutria, skunk, opossum and scalene are among the best liked fuis for trimming. So many collars and cuffs are made of them. A pretty velour coat, that is warmly lined from neck to hem, has a deep cape collar of nutria or skunk opossum that can be fastened warm and hnug under the chin. $29.75. e Another velour collared with sealene is lined with figured silk in gay hues. $39.75. Still more fur is observed on a coat of suede velour that is made with a gatheied back. It is in reindeer, brown and navy, with a collar, cuffs and pockets of seal ene. $52.50. Quite Without Fur are some pretty coats of silver tone or velour in brown, plum and navy. Their linings are of gay striped silk and they carry an air of smart simplicity. $37.50 and $39.75. (Murket) Special Women's Silk Hose, 85c Full-fashioned silk hose in Mack and a good range of colors. They are "seconds and are mark ed quite low. (Outrun 4f- ilKSr5 Here Is a Wonderfully Fine Showing of v Women's Jersey Dresses at $19.75 and $229.50 The colors seem more varied than the usual selection of jersey frocks and there are so many delightful styles. Sand Xavij Reindeer Brown Taupe Copenhagen Red Pckin Some of the dresses show bandings of jersey of a contrasting shade and there is a wide use of heavy embroidery done in silk or braid. Another odd trimming in hi-h favor is cording, which takes the form of intricate scrolls on revers, pockets and cuffs. A pleasant feature about these dresses is the silk used to line the bodices women appreciate such touches. A complete range of sizes at either price. (Market) Silk-Covered Quilts on JVhich $6.50 Can Be Saved And what nicer gift for the woman who has her home at heart! These beautiful comfortables have a wool-mixed filling. The center of the top is of Dresden satin, bordered with plain pink, blue or old rose satin. The back of the quilt is made entirely of plain silk. $18.50 is just $6.50 less than the usual price of these quilts. (ClieMnut) More of the Good Corduroy Skirts at $5.65 The last lot of these was gone before tho day was over, and these are just as good. The corduroy is of the soft, silky quality that hangs so well and the colorings are deep nnd rich navy, brown, green and plum. The Skirts are gathered under a deep girdle and one style has pockets. Ever so protty for young women a splendid gift for the girl at school. Black Skirts for Maids Many women give such skirts as these to their maids at Christ mas. These are fresh and new and all ready to put into a Christmas box. Of black cotton ramie. $3. (Markrt) Curtain Scrim Special at 25c a Yard Fine quality white or ecru scrim in block designs with drawn-work borders is 36 inches wide. (ClitHtnut) When in Doubt an Umbrella Everybody Uses Them Children's Umbrellas that were built for hard usage are covered with Amer ican taffeta (cotton) and have straight mission or short handles with a wrist cord of silk. $1.50. Women's Umbrellas that are over so nice for gifts have handles trimmed with colored bakolite, with silver or made plain and topped with silk cords or Dakolite rings. The covers are of sturdy union taffeta, which is a mixture of silk and lisle. $1. (Markrt) Black Velveteen Special at $1.10 Yd. Good quality black velveteen for frocks and suits, 22 inches wide, is infrequently offered at this price. The quantity is limited. (Central) Soft Nainsook Embroidered in Pink and Blue makes a dainty envelope chemise at $1.25. The nain sook is in pink or white with wreaths of flowers pret tily embroidered and there is pink hemstitching around the top and bottom. (Central) Thousands of Pairs of Christmas Slippers for Cozy, Comfy Gifts ' There are few more practical gifts than comfy slippers, and here you have so many, many different kinds for your choosing. Pretty Juliets and cloth slippers for women are 85c to $2. Slippers for the children are $1 to $1.50. Slippers for1 men are $1.50 and $2.50. Moccasins for everybody for men, women and children are 25c to $1.50. Rubber Boots and Storm Shoes for merj, women 6v children are moderate in price. (Chentnnt) Give Miss 6-Years-to-16 a Net Party Dress If it is one like this, it will send her spirits soaring to the seventh heaven of delight. This one is all tucks and has an underskirt. The neck is square and charmingly fashioned. Pretty satin ribbon is used. 8.50. Trim Little Frocks of white pique for girls of 8 years to 14 have pockets and are adorned with pearl-like buttons. $3.75. Two Coats, Snug and Warm Both aie for girls of 8 jears to 14. One of blue or brown wide-wale corduroy is fully lined. The collar buttons high on the side. $9.75. Coats of blue or brown cheviot are warmly lined and interlined. The collars are edged with nutria. $13.75. (Central) Pretty Petticoats With Taffeta Flounces They have sturdy, lustrous cot ton tops that arc very durable, and the deep flounces are of lovely changeable taffeta in blue, green, rose, purple and the like. The flounce is corded and ruffled and there is elastic at the top. $3. (Central) Specials U for Men FINE SHIRTS AT $1.25 are of smooth, durable madras in many, many stripes and colorings. Made with soft cuffs, as most men like them. They have been much more reg ularly. FLANNELLET PAJAMAS AT $1.90 are of warm, heavy nap flan nellet in many colored stripes. Made with high neck and finished with silky braid. These have been considerably higher in price, too. With practical gifts in order a man would like these. MEDIUM AND HEAVY WEIGHT KNIT UNDER WEAR of merino is mark ed at reduced prices be cause sizes are broken. There are long - sleeve shirts and ankle-length drawers of warm, Winter qualities. All sizes are in the group, but not in every style. Savings of a fourth to a third at $1.50 a gar ment. (Onllnrj, Market) Snowy White Handkerchiefs Many women want plain white handkerchiefs so that they can embroider initials on them for Christmas gifts. Here are some of sheer white linen with hem stitched hems at 18c, 25c and 36c. (Central) To Warm the Hands That Clap for Santa Claus Gloves are one of the practical gifts - that children really enjo r getting for'-, Christmas. Gray suede irloves for chil dren are overseam sewn and have warm fleece linings. They mako good, practical gloves at $1.65 a pair. Gray buckskin gloves for chil dren of 6 venrs to 14 are outseam sewn. They have spear point stitching on the backs. $1.75 a pair. Lined With Silk, If You Please!, So you find on examining the inside'of these gray suede gloves. The stlk keeps the hands warm and will also please the children. The gloves have Paris - point stitching on the backs. $1.85 a pair. Fine Capeskin Gloves with warm knit wool linings are in gray or khaki color. They are outseam sewn and cut broad rnough for chubby little Angers. For warmth and practical wear these are excellent. $2.25 a pair. (Central) What a Bewildering Variety of Neckwear at 50c and $1! There are so many styles of jabots, imitation filet collars and bets, organdie and satin collars and sets, and Georgette collars! Some are hand-embroidered, others are softly pleated, chiffon collars and net collars trimmed with lace. (Ontrnl) ( b ) These Specials in Women's Winter Underwear Are Much to the Point Combination Suits, $1.75 Fleeced white cotton ankle-length union suits with high necks and long sleeves are in regular and extra sizes. Merino union suits in a fine rib are in two styles low neck, short sleeves, knee-length and with Dutch neck, elbow sleeves, ankle-length. Extra hizes only in these. Separate Garments, $1.25 Vests with high necks and long sleeves and drawers in ankle length are in regular and extra sizes in ribbed white cotton, softly fleeced inside. $1.25. Broken lines in merino vests and drawers are in extra sizes and are special at $1.25. (Central) Open Season for Cocoa Door Mats Plain ones are $1.25 to $4.50. With gay borders of bright wool they are $3.50 to $8. (Chevtnut) OHKnMHHHiMMiHnanHBaiiaBHnHiaHnBBaH .'& ,.!! j1 '5 4 v i V " 1 $ 1 CE m Jk ! I Sl $.1 ,! v! ft 'I :t p m . ya U V 1 w. k- iM a - i Mi -xi If-' 1 el tl 411 J I M ta. .SFI, 1 t. .,'i.te... . . i"1' ,r. Jnl,. 9 Ih tvk, -As, IK eM . 'Ai a v . 7$. rt n, IT f , 9 ,J0I A Jfta ,i" rjf(;ii T w wv n tif !