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KVENING- ktJBLIC LEDGiiB-PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1918
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Stazionc Fcrroviaria
Publ ibed n I) trlbutea Undei8
PEnMIT NO 841 ., . . .
. Authorized by. the, net of Crftober .
J01T. on file, at' the Potofflce ot TWla
fjelphta. ta.
t)y order of the PreeMent.
A. 8. BUWjESON. .
roitmuter Qeptral.
Boms, 12 dlcembre.
II PreeWento tVilson, quando glunBera'
a noma verra (rlCMUto alia stazlono
ferroilarla dal mcmbrl dell'lntero Gabl
netto, da una rappresehtonza del Senato
dl ngno e delta Camera del Deputatl,
dal membrl del Conslglio Comunalo o
rappresentanze deU'Eaerclto o dell'Ar
ma,ta. 11 Re eara' rapprescnlato dal
puca dl Genova.
' La clttadlnanza romana verra' for
maltnenlo conferlta al Prcsldcnto -Wilson
sSopo che egll sara glunto at Qulrlnalc,
oe erra' condotto con una berllna dl
Bala, Lo truppo delta gruarnlglone ear
anno scliterate lungo 11 percorso del
corteo prestdenztale.
II Presidents Wilson asslstera' ad una
Brands rlleta mllltare, ad un pranzo
a. Corte o ad una partita dl caccta nella
rcsldenza estiva del lie.
'k London, 12 dlcembre.
U navl da gucrra degll statl
Unltl che dowanno far parte delta
Bcorta del Vaporo "Giorgio Washington,"
a bordo del quale trovasl II Presldente
Wilson ed II suo segutto, Bono partite
questa mattina da Portland al comando
del vldc-ammlragllo Stms.il quale trovasl
a bordo della nave "Wyoming". La
flotta e' composta da due dlvlslonl dl
corazzate al commando degll ammlragll
Rodman e Rodgers, e da una dlla!one
dl torpedlnlere.
Ia flotta s'lncontrcra' In alto mare con
trenta torpedlnlere partite da Brest, c
ragglungenra' II Vapore "Giorgio Wash
ington" alte ore novo dl domanl mattina,
anovanta mlgha da Brest.
Zurlfo, 12 dlcembre.
I rcazlonarl germanlcl cho hanno
-rinutato dl rlconoacere II conclllo del
soldatl o del lavoratorl sono statl rln-
forzatl da altrl reazlonarl della ro-
glono d Berliner, secondo notlilo oggl
qut' glunte, Non appena essl avranno
guadagnato sudlclenle forza, marcc
ranno Bulla capitate.
Intanto 1 facentl parte del partlto del
Spatacldes e degll Ulbcrtlan sono armatl.
Cntrampl lo fazlonl Bono accusate dl
aver rlcouto danaro dal bolncelclil.
Altre notlzlo glunte a Glnevra nnnun
zlano l'avvenuto arreato dl Aucusto
Thjsoen, oonoscluto como 11 ro del ferro
In Germanla, a dl altrl manlfatturlerl
del dlstrctto- dl Dusseldorf. Larresto
e' dovuto al fatto che I predettl, durante
Hf, '
un comlzlo, hanno chlesto dl formulate
una domanda agll Alteatl per l'occupa
zlone da part's loro dl tuttl 1 dlstrettl
Industrial! lungo II Reno, flno a Urn
1'ordlne non sit rlstabtllto In Germanla.
Un dlspacclo da Amsterdam annunzla
cho csteso rlvolto Bono scopptate, lerl,
In Ausslng, Boemla, Becondo un tele
gramma da Proga. II fuoco dl fucllerla
a dl mltragllatrlcl fu adoptorato per
scdaro la rlvolto. Tre persone furono
ucclsc, clnquo gravamente ferlte cd un
altro grando numero fUrono ferlte leg-germento.
Van Dusen & Stokes Co.
Jewelers
1123 Chestnut Street
Diamond Rings
of unusual distinction mounted in
carved Platinum.
Lace vork effects with Emerald Cut Diamonds,
square and finely cut blue, w"hite and
perfect round Diamonds.
$75.00 to $3000.00.
Gold Rings with Amethyst, Tourmaline Garneis and all
Semi-Precious Stones.
$3.00 to $75.00
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Starting Saturday, December 14th, Market Street Store
ana au Branca mores upen avery waning Until Christmas,
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Christmas Slippers
For Everybody
Hundreds of styles, kinds and colors in felt and leather
slippers, for men, women, boys, girls, little children and babykins.
And five conveniently located stores to buy them in.
Here are a few suggestions:
Men's Everett Slippers,
2.00 to 3.50
Another favorite style In rich tan
and black kid. ,
Men's Opera Slippers,
2.00 and 3.50
Including tan and fleldmouse kid,
blue, brown and red suede, green
and purple seal, wine Russian calf
and red goat. Regular fS.OO and
fejO values. '
Men's Hylo Slippers,
2.50 to 3.50
This slipper can be worn with the
collar turned down, or the top can
be turned and buttoned around the
ankle; high-grade felt with leather
or comfy soles.
Children's Puss-in-Booto, 1.75
For Misses and Children. These slippers
come in red or light blue cushion felt with pad
ded soles. Misses' sizes, 11H to 2 $2.00. Chil
dren's sizes, 4 to 11 $1.75.
Misses' & Children's Fur-Trimmed
Juliets, 1.25
A pretty slipper in warm red felt; trimmed
with fur; leather soles and heels. '
Christmas Hosiery
for Men, Women
and Children
Women's pure thread
silk hose, all colors, 85c
to $2.50.
Men's thread silk socks,
plain and fancy, 65c
and 85c. In Christmas
boxes.
Slipper Buckles
for Gifts
Exquisite efftcta in
rhinestones. cut steel
and gold, nickel, bronze,
gray and gunmetal. In
dainty gift cases.
(1.00 to $25.00 pr.
Women's Hylo Slippers,
2.50
Of De Luxe felt in old rose,
brown, gray, navy, lavender and
French blue; with leather or comfy
soles.
Women's Boudoir Slippers,
i.50
These dainty slipper's are ribbon
trimmed and come in navy, red;
wine, pink, old rose, lavender and
light blue felt.
The same pattern in the famous
Daniel Green felt, in 12 col-O fifk
ors: with comfv soles uMM,
Women's Oriental Slippers, 2.50
A dainty slipper with hand-painted cpllar.
Made of warm fur felt in many colors.
Women's Quilted Satin Slippers, 2.50
Dainty boudoir slippers of quilted satin in
delicate shades; with leather sole and low heel.
The same model in dainty Himalaya J pa
cloth, with turn soles and low heels.... lOU
Men's Romeo
Slippers, 3.50
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Thli U wonderful brown
kid Borneo, with flrit quality
turn ioic n if vw,
notber make of toper-
brown jtiaiua;
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Women's Carriage
Boots, 3.85
A special purchase of
these boots makes it
possible to offer them
at, almost half their
regular price. They
make an always ac
ceptable gift,
Black velvet, fur-trimmed,
padded quilted lin
ing. T 00 Va'iie.
HALLAHAN'S
919-921 MARKET STREET
5004-06 Germantown Ave.
4028-30 Lancaster Ave.
2746-48 Germantown Ay.
60th and Chestnut Sts.
WANAMAKER'S
DOWN STAIRS STORE
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Tke Down Stairs Store at Wanamakers Is
Filled Witn the Golden Ligkt of Christmas
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Here Is a Wonderfully Fine
Showing of
Women's Jersey Dresses
at $19.75 and $22.50
The colors seem more varied than the usual selection
of jersey frocks and there are so many delightful styles.
Sand
Reindeer
Taupe
Red
Nav)
Brown
Copenhagen
Pckin
Little Close-Fitting Hats in a
Merry Gathering at $4.85
Most of them arc small and fit close to the head, as a Winter
hat ahould, though all have little brims of borne description. Quito
often these biims turn sharply up und aro faced with Georgetto 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 itf the only wealth -forever
yours. Martial.
A Windsor tic in joung 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 ties in many light
and dark colors to choose from.
35c to 60c. ( Central.)
Incense is the breath of loe.
That is an old saying; try its
truth this Christmas and give
your nearer friends boxes of
Temple Incense sandalwood
and patchouly. The boxes are
tied in true Oriental fashion.
90c a box. (Central.)
Gold-filled and some gold
plated bangle bracelets begin
at 35c, with larger variety to
choose from as you go up the
scale of prices. (Cential.)
Beaded neck ribbons of many
cheery shades, light and dark,
make useful little gifts to
brighten the dress or blouse.
50c each. (Central.)
Baby is an easy 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
are all priced surprisingly
low. (Central.)
Indian blankets will bo 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 lib
bons, holly paper and all the
other interesting, Jolly things
to dress Christmas gifts aic
here in numbers :n the Com
mercial Stationery. (Central.)
Desk sets for Dad or for ttig
Sister's boudoir desk of couise
aio entirely different, but we
have all kinds, including
brushed brass, various kinds
of wood, silk, etc. ?3 to !28.
(Central.)
Boys Sturdy
Corduroy
Knickerbockers
Special at $2.25
Nothing gives quite so much
service or wear for boys of
7 to 18 years.
They are of good, heayy
corduroy with all the seams
stroncrlv re-enforced and
di pockets and belt loops.
(duller?. Market)
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An Abundance of
Extra-Size Blouses
all fresh and pretty and in a
variety of styles. Many such
pretty blouses are going to b"
given for Christmas, for practical
gifts aro the thing.
White voile blouses trimmed
with pretty laces and cmbroid
ciies are $2.75 to $3.60.
Crepe de chine in pretty mod
els is in flesh and white at $5.75
and $6.50.
Georgette crepes are attrac
tively made and are in flesh and
white at $7.75 and $8.75.
A beautiful navy blue Geor
getto blouse, prettily beaded, is
$13.75.
In sizes 46 to 54.
(Market)
bandings of jersey of a
is a wide use ot heavy
Some of the dresses show
contrasting shade and there
embroidery done in silk or braid. Another odd trimming
in high 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.
(Morket)
Silk-Covered Quilts
on Which $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 a 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.
(Chestnut)
More of the Good Corduroy
Skirts at $5.65
Tile last lot of these was gone before the day was over, and
these are just as good. The corduroy is of the soft, silky quality
that hangs bo well and the colorings are deep and rich navy, brown,
green and plum. The skirts are gathered under a deep girdle and
one style has pockets. Ever so pretty for young women a splendid
gift for the girl at school.
Black Skirts for Maids
Many women give such skjrts as these to their maids at Chribt
mas. These are fresh and new and all ready to put into a Christmas
box. Of black cotton ramie. $3.
(Market)
in
Women's .Coats
Their Most
Charming Guise
The fur collars seem fluffier,
the colors deeper and the mate
rinls softer and warmer when real
Winter weather comes. Slip the
coats on, feel the softness of the
linings and the depth of the pock
ets then you'll know what com
fort is. m
Nutria, skunk, opossum and
sealene are among the best liked
furs for trimming. So miny
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 snug under
the chin. $29.75.
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 gathered 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.
(Market)
Special
Women's Silk
Hose, 85c
Full-fasljioned
silk hose in
black and a
good range of
colors. They
are "seconds"
a'nd' are mark
ed quite low.
(Central)
ip
Curtain Scrim
Special at 25c
a Yard
Fine quality white or ecru
scrim in mock designs wun
drawn-work borders is 36
inches wide.
(Chettnut)
When in Doubt an
Umbrella
Everybody Uses
Them
Children's Umbrellas
that were built for hard
usage are coveied with Amer
ican taffeta (cotton) and
have straight mission or
short handles with a wrist
cord of silk. Sl.oO.
Women's Umbrellas
that are ever so nice for gifts
have handles trimmed with
colored baklite, with silver
or made plain and topped
with silk cords or baklite
rings. The coeis aie of
sturdy union taffeta, which is
a mixtuic of silk find lisle. SI.
(Market)
Black Velveteeji
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)
Fluffy Lingerie
in Christmas Boxes
Many pretty styles of envelope
chemises and corset-coveis made
of soft white nainsook are trim
med with the prettiest of lace,
ribbons and losebuds. All aie
generously cut and nicely made,
and every one is in a Chiistmassy
box.
The envelope chemises are $1.25
to $2.50.
The corset covers are from 75c
to $1.50.
(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 for men are $1.50 and $2.50.
Moccasins v
for everybody for men, women and children are 25c to
$1.50. t
Rubber Boots and) Storm Shoes
for men, women or children are moderate in price.
. (Chestnut)
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
hea en 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 are for girls of 8 years
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 are very durable,
and the deep flounces are of
lovely changeable taffeta in blue,
green, rose, purple and the like.
The flounce is corded and ruflled
and there is clastic at the top. $3.
(Central)
SPECIALS
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. FL ANNELLET
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 priceB be
cause sizes arc broken.
There are long - Bleeve
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. (duller;-. 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 85c
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To Warm the Hands
That Clap for
Santa Claus
Gloves arc , "'"' ,
one of the , ',
practical gifts -"
that children (T
really enjoy fc
getting for -Christmas.
Gray suede
crloves for chil
dren are overseam sewn and have
warm fleece linings. They make
good, practical gloves at $1.65 a
pair.
Gray buckskin gloves for chil
dren of 6 vears 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 silk keeps the hands' warm
nnd 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
enough for chubby little Angers.
For warmth and practical wear
these are excellent. $2.25 a pair.
(Centrsl)
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 arc 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 sizes only in these.
Separate Garments, $1.25
Vests with high necks and long sleeves und "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)
What a Bewildering
Variety of
Neckwear at
50c and $1!
There are so many styles of
jabots, imitation filet collars and
sets, organdie and satin collars
an.d sets, and Georgette collars!
Some are hand-embroidered,
others are softly pleated, chiffon
collars and net collars trimmed
with lace.
(Central)
Open Season for
Cocoa Door Mats
Plain ones are $1.25 to $4.50,
With gay b'orders of bright wool they are
?3.50 to $8.
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