iA- 5SX ''hi t . ifi': ZShf ;r $. " "W "4" ? .' v f m's S EV-? Of R? . I i &. i Itff ? r WlHI il.' nfWAHKHKM IGAINST. PENROSE .&: ;rogrcssiyes'Aver His Sc L ifc!: in TTpncl Finance Afeody Would Defeat Party rn J i WSENATE CONTROL HINGES jlfSDrys" Also Expected to Op YAk 'Pos Choice; of Pennsyl- N k- j vaniSiXeadcr .4J J f...J.nAirff1t t r Wnnhlnfton.MXC 17 The movement which took definite Shape In the Senate few weeks ago to preent Senator Boles Penrose, of Pennsyhanla. from toecominK chairman Of the Finance Committee yhen the Ke yublloiurianlia the i Senate , n the new Congresses no '""Su0"' mouldering, ry rauch a,'VL ,-, lho Thoush.silent for some d"?.p.nJ .West roup of Senators from the Middle Jst Stae lined Will Hays, eha rman of the Republican national committee t . ha Senator Penrose step aside and pe"?" ?UU ProsUe : Senator ,. take uie mace as "" .....;. t the as determined as ever to Pr"n aWdatlon of the name ' P"?' wt'n apy financial legislation for hlch tne Hepubllcan party Is responsible. They hope to force tha acceptance of their vlcwiwid demands withput d s w Sw"w.nl.tlon l-i the Senate, tart would prefer pre mtlng JW"n arWnlaaUon and allow Inij the Demo crats to remain In control to securing SSubncan control with Senator Penrose itthe head of the Finance Committee. tejWuTdeclared today by Senator Wll Item .Borah, of Idaho, who Is lending the insurrection , Tflo matter Is in no wise a personal one. but Is a party matter, pure and teply-r-the outcome of which may mean "Republican success or defeat at tne polls In 1320, Senator Borah stated to day. It makes no difference whether the war reenue bill Is or Is not out of the way before the new Congress comes Into session, or whether It Is known as the Penrose reenue bill or not, the Insur rectionists say. The whole question to their mind-Is whether they can go to the people of the country In 1920 and repre iSent the Republican party as being a new, clean and progressUe organization, or whether they will hae to meet the charge of being the same old party con trolled by the big business interests Associated with Senator Borah In the yrogTessUe movement, though doing vir tually no talking for publication, are Senators Ken j on, of Iowa, La Folette, of Wisconsin; Gronna. of North Dakota: Korrls, of Nebraska'; Cummins, of Iowa; Polndexter. of Washington, and Len POOt, of Wisconsin. This group Is also counting on the support of Senatoi Jones, of Washing ton, and Hiram Johnson, of California, wMen the -time comes They also expect Jtelp from Senator Cappers, the new Sen ator from Kansas, and Medlll McCor mfck, the new Senator from Illinois Senator Penrose Is sitting tight and stating at Intervals in response to in quiries that he has full expectation of toeing tho next chairman of the Finance Committed and has heard of nobody op posed to his taking the place The Prohibition question has been In f Jeeted Into the Issue and may become A controlling factor In It Senator Pen tose Is recognized almost ever) where as one of the leading opponents of prohibi tion. The liquor business has always been one of the greatest producers of revenue, and revenue Is the one big sub ject before the Finance Committee French Women Demand Vote Paris, Dec 17. (By A P ) Several roups of French, woman suffrage ad vocates have Joined In issuing a mani festo demanding that the political rights of women be recognlied by the Govern ment before the next election PURE FRESH PAINT Be lieve Me fe Kuehnle Painting is spreading like an epi--dcouc. It is immediately ' rontazloua when one ai how t hU neighbor's Knehnle painted boese leok. Cet our estimate no obligation Kuehnle PAINTER !lS.l6thSt.V.Vi r 1 W' fo'A ' wk:P m. " ' ' ? Hny ' 4 s Put an extra plate on jour table Christmas Day. Thero aro 30,000 sol diers and sailors here whoso homes are many miles away. The boy in every man Is apparent In the stores. Lots of "daddlcB" buy war toys ostensibly for the "kiddles," but the youngster gets little chance to play with them on Christmas Day. Five hundred Christmas baskets, each containing a dinner for bIx persons, will be distributed Tuesday, December 24, by the Salvation Army at Its auditorium, Broad street and Falrmount avenue. Gifts also will be presented to more than 1000 children at an entertainment In the army headquarters. Demands for candy have Increased since the ban has been lifted from sugar. Many candy dealers say that unless persons buy early It will not be a sweet Christmas for some on account of the limited supply. Do not let any good toys He Idle If jour children have grown bejond the toy age, just mobilize those that you have In your closet and send them down to Ledger Central, Broad and Chestnut streets They will be distributed to mo children of the city In whoso homes pov STATE'S OFFICIAL VOTE Sprout's Majority for Governor 198,134, Plurality 245,293 IlmrUburir. Dec 17 The filing, of the official election returns from Luzerne County at the State department made possible the first announcement of the complete vote of November's guberna torial election William C. Sproul, a Republican can didate for Governor, received 647.833, and as Washington candidate 4614 , Kugcne C. Bonniwell Democrat, 297,557 ; Fair Play, 9597. Sproul's total ote was 552.447 and Bonnlwells 307.154 Sproul s majority over Bonnlwell was 245,293 and over all candldites 198.134 K i: Beldleman elected Lieutenant Governor, had a majority over J Wash ington Ixigue, Democrat, of 275,369, and over all 2-'5,693 James F. Woodward, elected Secretary of Internal Affairs, defeated Asher It Johnson, Democrat, by 277.004, tho largest of any of the majorities, and led the field with 227,- 427 Th JBO.OOO.OOO road bond issue won hv 265 5J9 and the proposed constltp plan to secure farm homes for reten tional amendment relating to Phlladel- ing service men through Jo nt action nhlas borrowing capacity had a ma-1 of the States and Congress, will be con Jorlty of 138,849. sidered Christmas Remembrances Linen Table Sets Italian, hand-embroidered $21.00, $30.50, $50 00, $6000 Set. Table Scarfs, $4.50 to $30.00. Linen Table Cloths, Napkins, Towels, Sheets and Pillow Cases. Embroidered Towels, $1.75. 15-inch Linen Hemstitched Napkins spot and Fleur de Lis patterns, $6 00 dozen. Linen Handkerchiefs in splendid variety, from 25c upward. Silk Quilts down or wool filling $7.50 to $40.00 Pique hand-embroidered Spreads, $9.50 to $15.00. Silk Petticoats best Envelope Chemise Crepe de Special Camisoles Pink or White Wash Satin $1.45 Filet Lace Collar Sets: Collars, $3.00 to $12.50 Sets, $7.00 tq $12.00. 1008 Chestnut Street BE PRACTICAL IN YOUR CHRISTMAS GIVING Thoughtful men will be glad to receive a Soft Hat or Derby this Christmas especially if it's a STETSON If you use. our Christmas ordersf there will be no question as to size, color or style. They leave the selec tion to bearer, and the Hats will be con stant reminders of your good wishes. Stple Booklet Mailed On Request t , JOHN B. STETSON COMPANY RETAIL STORE, 1224 CHESTNUT TREE? Stte HaH an featured ens? avid by promnint dealtrtjtvorywhtr v EVENING- PUBLIC fsC9M JT KZkm erty and illness $ave we'feks of suffering. caused many Business and figures will bo forgotten at the Philadelphia Stock Exchnnbe Christ mas Day. Luncheon will be served In the rending room at 2 o'clock for mem bers of the Hxchango and their partners and there will be a concert In tho board room. The exchange will bo brightened by gala holiday decorations. Nearly every reserve "cop" In the shopping district Is a bureau of informa tion for tho Christmas crowds. Visitors expect them to know the best places to eat and nlso reel off the names of the shows In town, together with the loca tions of the theatres nnd tho prices Some of the Inquirers arc thoughtful enough to give the patient policeman n cigar: others even forget to tjxpress their thanks Wtml Is the world coming to anvvvay' Thero was a Santa Claus on Market street today without whiskers "Kids" looked at him with contempt and con fided all their hopes to n regular Santa, with n good crop of white hair. But they would have been sorry for the beardless Kris If they had known the cause of his barefaced make-up Knrlv In the day he of the smooth face attempted to light a cigarette and the match flamo licked up his whiskers He got them oIT In time to prevent a con flagration He will probably ralso an other beard fortomorrow WORK F0R JERSEY SOLDIERS State Well Prepared Through Ef. forta of Individual Departments Trenton, Dec. 17 Reports received by Governor Udgo from the chiefs of various State departments, In response to a request for euggestlons as to the best method of securing work for "re turning soldiers and sailors, Indicate that Now Jersey la weil prepared for the emergency through the efforts of Individual departments The reports disclose, however, that It will be necessary to co-ordlnato the activities, as well as to agree on any legislation which may be necessary, and to this end the Governor proposes to call the department heads Into con ference at a date to be fixed during the latter part of the month In the meantime the legislative con ference of Friday next will discuss co-operation with the Federal Govern ment on the same subject and proposi tions llko the cross-State ship canal i " . . . - . . ... . .. ,r . . . ' and tne uepanmem oi me interiors in the market $3.95 Chine from $2.75 to $10.75. Georgette Collar and Cuff Sets $1.50 to $3.50 LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, BANKER PJJT ON TRIAL FOR KILLING MAJOR Former Cashier of Aberdeen National Accused of Murder of Army Architect j i;ikton, Md Dec. 17. The trial of Charles Hal Johnson, former cashier of tho Abordecn Na tional Bank, for the murder of Major John It King, supervising nrchltcct of the United Stntes army, at tho Johnson home, where King was a lodger, on the night of July J 6 last, attracted a largo number of spectators to the courthouse todays The Slato chnrges an unpro voked crime, while Johnson's nttorncys assert the shot was fired In self-defense and allege objectionable conduct by tho dead man. John n. Turner, of New York, a roomer at tho Johrfson homo and a fel low employe ot Major King at tho array proving ground, testified thnt on tho night of tho shooting ho went to the Johnson home with King after they had lunch together In nnother part of Aber deen As thev entered tho house they observed the family were at dinner and both spoke to them and went to their rooms on tho second floor, vvhero they spent about n half hour reading news papers nnd writing letters After they had been in their room for some time, tho witness said, Johnson camo up stairs and slammed Turner's room door and the next Instant he heard him tell King to leave the house The witness said ho heard tho pistol shot, stepped to tho hallway, saw John son wjth revolver In right hand, with weapon pointed at King nnd tho, wounded man holding Johnson by the wrists. Mrs Johnson rnn up the Btalrs and took tho weapon from her1 hus band's hands Turner called for an nmbuanco from the proving ground hos pital and had Major King removed to the hospital, vvhero he died the follow ing morning Charge Dry Law Violation Ilarrlsbnrg, Dec 17 On charges of carrying liquor from Pennsylvania into Virginia, a dry Stata for other than medicinal purposes. James S Watson, of Steelton, and Wllllim A Bosan, of Philadelphia, aro being held by Federal authorities here. Watson and Bosan are Pullman porters anil were arrested by Pennsylvania Railroad police. x Repairing and Remod eling at Moderate Cost. Charges Payable When Delivered Greatest Fur EVER KNOWN NOW PREVAIL1 IN Our Anniversary Sale A Christmas Fur-Buying Opportunity Unparalleled! Prices That Will Not Be Possible Again! These reductions are for this event only, and when a lot sells out' theie is no way for us to duplicate it for. every price we quote is below actual present wholesale cost. There is no time for delay share at once in these bountiful savings. Australian 30-inch Spprt Blodel with large ihawl collar and cuffs of skunk raccoon, Austiahan seal or squir rel. Wolf Scarfs $15-00 Animal effects in taupe, brown and gray. HtnMiMffliiini iiimniii! ihk 'viuiiiihiiiiiii A Small Depbsit Will Reserve Yoijr Purchase Until Desired! Fur Sets Black Fox Taupe Lynx Brown Wolf Hudfon Seal Nutria $49-50 mmmmmaammmmmS Muskrat Coats 30-lnch Sport Model A. loose. Jaunty model with long filing shawl collar and deep -$110M s 40-Inch Flare Model Effectively trimmed with Mu-ik-fit. French Seal or Raccoon Shawl collar and cuffs. $120-00 Nutria Coats 30-Inch Jaunty Model An effective sports coat of novel design. $125-0 40-Inch Full Flare Model Long rolling shawl collar and deep cuffs ofNutrla, M65-00 . TUESDAY, LA FEDE E SMPATIA DTTALIA PER WILSON L'ltalia Vuolc Rispettati Principi di Civilta' Dcmocratica Published nnd Dlntrlbutfd Under rr.nMiT no 84 i , . . Authorized, by the net of October l. 101T. on nio at the roatomce pf Itilla delphl. ru ...'.. By order of the rreMent A 8 UUnLESON. , Poitmaiter General, lloma, 17 dlccmbre. II glor,nale "II Messaggero1' dl Roma, neU'esaltaro lo alte quallta' del Prcsl dento Wilson dice quanto npprcsso: 'Ter la prima volta nclla storla poll tlca del mondo 11 capo della grande dcmocrazla amcrlcana ha salpato dal nuovo contlncnto verso l'Europa. por par teclparo all'a'sslse dl una grando gucrra c dl una grando pace. II Ro del Uelglo, II qardlnale Mercler cd 1 capl del go vernl Alleatl sono tutto noblll figure, ma Wilson e' qualche cosa dl plu' dlffcrente. Perclo' I popoll delle riaztonl belllgerantl hanno dlconoscluto In esso lo splrlto dl gulstlzla Lo Nazlonl Allc&te lo hanno adottato Le Hazlonl ncmlcho hanno dovuto accettaro Ic BUe condlzloni. Wil son andra' nclla storla como l'autore delle rlsposto alio domando dl un arml stlzlo a lul lnvlato dalla Germanla e dall'Austrla. ' "L'ltalia dcsldcra cite I prlndlpl dl civilta' democratlca slano rlspettatl, per clo' esa ha dlsfatto l'Austrla Essa saluta Wilson con fede o Blmpatla, o lo attendo con profonda nmlclzla." noma, 16 dlcembre (rltnrdato). Mindano da Flrenze che la Fcdcra zlono Nazlonale degll Awocatl, durante 'In seduta per la convenzlono tenutasl In quella pitta', hanno dellberato un voto dl rlngrazlamcnto al Presldente Wilson per la parte da esso prcsa nel trlonfo delta glustlzla e del dtrltto c l'hanno proclamato membro chorarlo della Federazlono jtessa In Mllano si e' aperto II congrcsso del propugnatorl della Lcga delle Nazlonl, con llntervento dl numerosl aderentl Un dlspacclo all'AgenzIa Libra an nunzla cho 11 Re Giorgio d'Inghllterra ed 11 Presldente Polncare della Repub bllca Francese 'vlslterano qunnto, prima la capltale d'ltalla. Flume, 15 dlcembre (rltardato). Antonio Crosslch, presldente del Con- Maw'son & DeMairp 1115 Chestnut Street . ('Opposite Keith's Theatre) Seal Coats $195:oo A Jaunty Sport Model with large shawl collar and deep cuffs of beaver, squirrel or skunk. Lynx Scarfs 1 $39-50 J Selected Canadian g skins in taupe or 3 black. ( a Fox Scarfs $22-50 Suitable for the miss, Choice o f taupe or brown. iiiiid inniiiiiiiiiiuiiitniiiiiiiki Fur Sets Taupe - -x Black Lynx en Taupe Wolf $0"'50 Natural Raccoon blate Volf -imiainthiiiiiii uu minnurmmniniii imuraiiHaffiaaDti tnnmmaHniHiiiuuraii Marmot Coats 30-Inch Loose Model With long rolllnr shawl collar and deep cuffs of marmot. $69-50 45-Inch Full Model Of selected quality skins in an unusually attractive model. $98-50 Squirrel Coats 30-Inch Sports Mode! With large shawl collar . and deep cuffs. Well matched 'kins. $265:00 . , 36-Inch Belted Mode Large rolling shawl collar and cuffs of silky skunk. , mom. 17, 1018 clllo' Nazlonale Itallano, ha spedtto all Alleatl Una, nota lnfonnando cne n conclllo stesso govern'era' la cltta', II POrto ed 11 cHatrettn dl Flume, flno a che la conferonza della pace non avra' sis- temato la auestlone deuannessione ai Flume all'Italla. , Roma. 16 dlcembre, II Mlnlatrn ' della Guerre, ' Generals Zuppclll. parlando al Senato del Regno ha dlchlarato che l'Cserclto Itallano ha avuts vlcclzl durante la guerra 15,600 umclall o plu' dl altrl 30,000 ufTlclall sono statl gravemente ferltl. lItalla na inoltro dctto II Mlnlstro uella uuerra- proporzlonatamento alia sua popolazlone na eotto lo nrml plu' unomlnl che qual sfnsl altra nazlonc La guerra e cos tata all'Italla clnquantaquattro blgllont dl llro (approsslmatlcamente $10,800, 000), 11 deblto pubbllco alia fine del mese dl ottobre era dl sessantaquattro blgllonl 11 lire. II Presldente del Conslgllo, On. Or lando, ha dlchlarato che l'ltalia non fu in una poslztono dl poter demoblllzare un slngolo Uomo o che tutto 11 materi als da guerra dovra' cssere mantenuto intatto. Le Immediate dlmcolta' da cs sere sormontate egll ha dotto non sono dtmlnultc, ma sono .aumentnto. L'On. Orlando ha detto pure che una rlparazlone per 1 dannl oubltl dalt 'Italia e' una questlono fuorl discus Blone I prlnclpl del Presldente Wilson, egll ha contlnuato, cscludono una In dennlta' nel tradlzlonale senso delta parola, ma senza dubblo l'ltalia. adot tern.' la stcssa polltlca del suol Alleatl nel rlguardl dl una rlparazlone. Una commlsslono o' stata nomtnata per stablllra 1 dannl subltl dal) 'Italia, II Presldente del Conslgllo del Mlnls trl ha concluso col dire che l'ltalia rlmarra' fedele al prlnqlpl enunclatl dal Presldente Wilson. Imparts Lustre To the Teeth By absolutely and thoroughly cleansing the teeth from all de posit and stain SOZODONT re fines and purifies the teeth, gums and mouth. White teeth or yellow teeth show the evidence of refine ment and purity after using Sozodont FOR .THE TEETH liquid Powder or Paste SOLD BY DEAlR3 EVERYWHERE Values iiiib Fur Sets Poiret Fox Skunk Pointed Fox Jap Kolinsky Opossurt. $84-50 -mi: a n irnifinni ! nnnunn u auimiuimiiuiniinimHiiiniii inuinuininHminnmQis1 Hudson Seal Coats ' 40-Inch Loose Model Large cape collar and wide cuffs of Hudson seal, $160-00 , 30-Inch Jaunty Model Dressy shawl collar and deep ruffs ot Skunk or Hudson seat $195-00 Mole Coats 45-Inch Individual Model i Elaborately trimmed with weaver, Skunu or Nutria. $295-00 'Distinctive Designs at From three-nuarter Xa full length with trimmings ot con-. , $395-00 DECEMBER tlyv IV 1 FEAR gORT TIE-UP IN.N.Y. Arbitration Urged to Keep Sup plies Going to Men Abroad Wsthlnfton, Dee. 17. Declaring the tie-up of New York harbor at this time "would Involve the gravest of ooneo sciences," both to this country and Xt Allies, the fchlpptnr board called on operators of harbor cratX, at New Torlt to submit tho differences with their employes to arbitration. '"Thero stilt are In the American armies In Europe more than 1,800,000 men," said the board's statement, "and It Is lnoonoelvable the American people or Its Government would permit any action which would Imperii the move- J i ' oo STORE ORDERS & m ' W' 'Ail- cmr&cfm 923 MARKET STREET ) Tomorrow - c mmmm,m- y- i s:i 9 M '"' -ii; irtM ''.sar n iss m i in -' - - J.m 1 H i BUT " ' w mm 'fill I MM m I I I i OF THE YEAR 1918! We Celebrate it With an Entire New-Lit 'of Bargains The Greatest Savings Ever 'Offered 1 Women's Fur-Trimmed Coats, $I6 Women's . $25 and $35 $ 18 Values to'J29.7S '.'Winter Styles AU.woqtserges, pop lins, 'gabardines and Velours In, plain tal loredi'tfr ' neatly trlm ne styles.. All sizes. rull length flare and lieltLd models of ker sey, pompoms, elours nnd cheviots All sizes for women and misses. $4'& $5 Georgette Crepe Silk Waists, $A aa Most Wonderful Wrv drefcsv models, fronts or tailored effects chines and all-over lace did tor-Christmas gift Women's $3 and $4 Cloth Skirts if r Extra Special at , Several styles for choice In serges, poplins, Panamas and novelty mate rinin. Belted and pocket trimmed models. Most extraordinary values St this spe cial price. , $1.00 JVaists "59c -i jymsjgs A IV "if' X"I,ace. and rtrlmpied a 1 W69 - $1.00 Silk Camisoles yi.'P" 50c Bust ' ' Confiners or Brassieres ?0C Washable satins with laee trim mings nib boh snoumer sirwpa. Worncn a and Misses'' Fur-Collar Coats 8-ft-$10 Values to $20.00, Good quality1 wool n. "ur lr coiiar. fur or fabric styles, trimmed Women's Serge and Silk Dresses, Values to $15.00 Fine wool serges, silk satins and pop lins In doiens of styles. All newest col. orlnga. All sizes. Children's x $.69 6t good nuiUlty corduroy. Sizes 5, p jresj&,,. , 4 , ilfnv ' 1 .' ment of ifodd and suppllts'to thW fc Americana- ,.".' ' j fhnt ifi.000emDloveii on harbor craft; V Including marlno engineers end "HftdKJf jfl omeerfl. a team and oDcratlnjr engineer - 7 unit tfrtAwAti! anit harbor boatman. h&YS.J , iba..i.iJ mtr folates 41sVtf Amt .' manda for readjustment ot .the, ware. J scale affreea 10 ior ino perioa m - , day are met - ' '-.-' l ( .V Former Plilladelnnian' Dies nellldanbnrr, Tn.. Deo IV. O. JU Jl Over, formerly of Philadelphia, super n t , tendent of the Berwlnd White Coal Mlr -'' ltK Company's car shops, died here yes . terday. tie was iniriy-iwo years om. a i. ACCEPTED -. The Last Women's Velvet &. Serge ' Dresses, Value' to $25.00 The new straight line and tunic effects - some braid - trim med Black, blue and desired colors. 9 .75 Values vv with, embroidered , I'-wr. Also ertlk crepe de dress blouses. Splen giving. New 2 Voile wm iK rur ,.a Jsto Sets " QfcM I embroidery s o tailored. Alftriitminn nnd rftflf iiral y ' A-fM .- . JJ . r f'vl jM1 ,rC .' mal scarf., and mvfr xira, iarjq-uii- m f y Women's $10 Fur "' .$-75 Scarfs . .' " of ifanchurlan wolf. ' 'Moufflon, taupe or brown coney. Large animal snape. Women's and Misses' Serge & Poplin '( Suits i , Values to' $19.75 Several new wanted styles for choice. AH l slses for women and misses. , GirU' Winter.' L Fur-Trimmed Goafe- - ' lO-OOVVaVueaJI f Good quality mixit, tures, cheviots, cor dufoycr and veWea, Some ,furj;vtrnimeoVv Sizes 8 to;iyears.V1 -" f- Childrn Q PRESSES .,:,.0 Vwroiaroo lyieni. we ui . .r ( Tt 4 ta m . &SI ri?i 'Ml .iU Itf, wi """"""M ('".: 1TIAJ fJ ri.. 'Jh.M. r ' . - :.' .. k'&r. '"a. .. 1 j 1 " - r 1 " ' ' Lu, W ..,'' .Aa. J.3td MJtsBSHBHSaauSBBBB llalaalllaaallliaMBaaallIHIal m- , 4 .4 A.aiBlHEii.iJ . .A-amaSustai
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