EVENINCf.. PUBLIC lETbtEBr-VBJIDEXJPmJC, SATURDAY, FBBBUABY 22, IQltf MORE KEYSTONE i DOWN STAIRS STORE WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Unsettled Store Closed All Day Today WANAMAKER'S . SOLDIERS HOME Heroes of 28th and 79th Divisions Arrive on St. Louis - s The Down Stairs Store Is Keeping Time With Spring (K v n v FOUGHT IN ARGONNE Eight -on Cruiser Were In terned in Germany for P Five Months Another batch of Pennsylvania wounded heroes arrived In New "York on the cruiser St Loula. which has been tossed about by the heavy seas for the last fourteen days. Virtually all of them were from tho Twenty-eighth mi Kevmtv-nlnth Divisions, and re- celved their wounds In tho St. Mlhlel and Areonne offensive. In this company, which was made up of casuals from the hospitals In tho vicinity of Bordeaux and known as Casual Company 909, there were eight men who for five months endured the hardships nnd DrUatlons of various pris on camps throughout Germany. With the exception of Private Raymond Saf fran, 109th Infantry, Twenty-eighth Division, who lived at 138 Collins ave nue, Baltimore, tho men were from Pennsylvania. They wero Sergeant Charles TV. Gra ham, 112th Infantry, Erie, who was cap tured m the fighting at the Vesle River: Sergeant Theodore Johnson, 110th In fantry, WIIkes-Barre, who was taken prisoner In the Chateau Thierry drive, when a French Infantry regiment was Bukroundcd by the enemy; Sergeant William P. Scott, of the Tenth Field Ar tillery, Third Division, Lebanon, cap tured at the Marne while doing liaison work In advance of the Infantry: Prl ate George J. Mllrath, 112th Infantry. Silver Creek Postomce. New Philadel phia, taken at Chateau Thierry; Prl- vaie James Coffey. 110th Infantry. 2629 Federal street, Philadelphia, also taken hi i;natcau Thierry, and Private Carl M. Hostetlar. 110th Infantrv. Mvm. dale, another 'victim of the same drive. Pennsylvania Hoys Torn Tide It was during the early days of July of last year, when the Germans almost Bucceeded In penetrating the thin line of Americans which blocked the road to Paris, that tho Tuenty-elghth Division was rushed to the scene to stem the tide. For two days it almost seemed as though the Germans would be success ful, but then the Pennsylvania boys rallied and started the enemy back. It was during these critical hours that the men returning on the St Louis were captured. ( The Americans taken by the Germans In the lost drive at Chateau Thierry were immediately rushed to regimental headquarters and questioned by the in telligence omcers. Those officers, first by persuasion and then by using threat ening tnctlcs, endeavored to obtain mili tary information. In each Instance the men refused this information nnd as a lesult wero confined In small under ground prisons within range of the Al lied guns. Here they were given scant rations, and some of them who re qureld medical attention because of slight wounds were entirely neglected by tho physicians who came to look them over. At the expiration of another forty? eight hours when the German officers realized that their drive had been a fa'lure and that they would bo com pelled to withdraw, these Pennsyl vanlans, with a number of other Ameri can soldiers who had received the same abusive treatment, were transferred to several of the larger prison camps in Germany. It was not until the last days of the war, when defeat was obvious, that the Germans ever treated these men In a humane manner. In the latter part of 1 October the American prisoners throuch out Germany were sent to tho concentra tion camp at Rostatt, where there never was any sign of maltreatment, and even the food dolled out, although of an in ferior quality, was more sustaining. Foil Boche Trick for Sympathy There were a number of Americans at this camp who became suspicious of this sudden change of attitude and came to the conclusion that it was a sort of propaganda campaign. An Investigation was begun'by the men and measures taken to prevent the campaign from being successful. A committee of non-commissioned offi cers was organized to censor the letters leaving this camp for the friends and relatives of these men In the states. It was quite evident, the repatriated men said today, that If this favorable news had reached home the enemy 'Would have scored somowhat In getting Into the good graces of the people in this country. This the Germans de pended upon and knew they would re quire at the Peace Conference. The noncommissioned officer at the head of the committee was an American who had been fighting with the French and suffered for more than a year m various camps Shortly before the ces sation of hostilities the Germans discov ered the existence of this committee and the leader was removed, from this prison, but the Germans made it known that no harm had or would come to him. How. ever, the work of the committee con. tinued until the armistice went Into effect CITY PRIVATE CITED Joseph A. Schneider Won Honor in St. Alihiel fighting Joseph A. Schneider, of 4923 Fair mount avenue, flrst-class private In the old 326th Battalion, First Tank Brigade, . 17 T3 ft. n ftAa. aII.iI . ft.nAm. Ir, action during the famous nlpplng-off operation on ine si. .Mime, saueni. Schneider's parents have just received copies of the citation at their home. tv, nrriAt Ik nlfrned bv Brliradler General S. D. Rockenbach, chief of the tank corps, and Is issued on the authority ut tne lOUOWlUK; leucr irom ueucrti. j-cioii- "Please accept my sincere congratula tion on the successful and important part taken by the olficers and men of the Tank corps In the first offensive of the First American Army on September 12 and 13. The courageous dash and vigor of our troop) has thrilled our country men and evoked the enthusiasm of our Allies. Please convey to your command my heartfelt appreciation of their aplen. did work. I am proud of you all." The citation sets forth that by the dash and vim of their attack, particu larly group four, led by Schneider, the tank corps saved the lives of many In fantrymen, and also "by planting your red. yeuOW ana piur uuic wen m nuniivo and on the Hlndenburg line you had a very great, tar-reaching and disastrous Sect on the enemy." t HERO BACK BADLY WOUNDED Private R. J. Kane, of This City, Was Member of Old Third Private Richard J. Kane, of the 109th Infantry, the old Third Regiment, of 174 Haywood street, has arrived from overseas, severely wounded. He had been gassed nt Flames, but rejoined his unit and fought with It until November 4, when he was Injured by shrapnel from a hlgh-exploslve shell, which burst directly In back of him In the Argonne Forest, His shoulder was badly mutilated, but the American surgeons performed a skillful operation, and he still has the use of his right arm, although his shoulder la held in place by wire trands, Shining: Silk Bags With Pretty Tops Tho tops arc square or pear shaped with mirrors on their un doisldcs. The material i3 Glisten ing moire in navy, black, taupe or brown with harmonizing linings nnd inside purses. A- Bilk tassel finishes each bag. $3.50. (Central) Women's Mercerized Stockings-c a Pr. These are evenly knitted of black cotton. The feet and tops arc well re-enforced, and the stockings are excellent value at 3 pair for $1, though slight Imper fections class them as "seconds." (Central) Inexpensive Dresses With a Whiff of Charm Here is first-hand proof that dresses can be pretty and becoming and fashionable and yet not cost a great deal of money. "" New Serges at $15 and $16.50 are made in simple, wearable ways. Braid is often used and so are pipings of satin. Wool Jersey Frocks at $15 are tucked and show such pretty shades as Pekin blue and rookie brown. Spring Silks at $15, $16.75 and $25 comprise frocks of latin and rustling taffeta.. The bodices of some are a mass of tiny tucks, others are embroidered with beads or heavy silk. In navy, taupe, Copenhagen and brown. (Market) Red Pleatings arc one of the cheeriest things of springtime. They nrc in organdlo and chiffon at 65c a yard. ' Other charming rufflingg and pleatings of various widths arc in white, Copenhagen, blue, tan. green, flesh pink and rose, and ranv be had In organdie, soft chiffon or net. 55c a yard. (Central) Madeira Luncheon Sets at $5 13-piecc real Madeira luncheon sets of fine linen. They consist of one 24-inch centerpiece, six 10 inch doilies and six G-inch doilies. (Chentnnt) WellTailored Skirts in Navy Blue and Black So many women have been wanting plain, good-looking skirts in navy bluo and black, and they will find a good collection here at mod erate prices. These are in regular sizes and extra sizes from 23 to 40 waist bands. They begin at $5 for a sturdy wool serge, plainly made, to $22.50 for wool voiles. Others arc made of chuddah, wool poplin, wool taf feta, at many prices between. (Market) Washable Gloves for the Kiddies 50c a Pair Good little chamois lisle gloves arc in gray, white, ivory and buck and will fit girls of 4 to 12 years. (Central) A Special Lot of Voile Blouses at $2.25 Creamy white blouses in scores of models show flat collars, roll collars', square necks, round necks or no collars at all. Duttons aro unusually good and the blouses are dainty with fine tucks, em broidery and lace. (Market) Interesting Spring Wraps for Junior Girls Delightful capes, coats nnd even dolmans arc arriving in full force for tho younger set. They are of velour and serge in pretty shades of Belgian blue, henna, tan and, of course, navy. Tho linings are gay and pretty nnd the trim mings aro simplo and youthful. In 14 to 17 year sizes at $19.75, $22.50 and up to $29.75. (Central) You Who Enjoy Lovely Things Should Step Into the Coat Store r "Itf.VffP 2&ZJ J yCV& mk wi in- niW rzxfxSS) IVsi'.vfV "' v V ,'A l'i SKwSftn ;vS,J.v;'V,1.i&i,,ru N vflBSBI lis ii mpw Et $29.75 IKS' $16.50 This is one of the largest assortments in Philadelphia, and, undoubtedly, the most varied within the moderate price range of $12.75 to $57.50. There aren't many of any one style, but there are hun dreds of styles to choose from, and it is surprising how delightfully charming each one is. The Dolman That Is Sketched Is Special at $29.75 It is fashioned of velour, and you may have it in rook ie, Pekin blue or taupe. The lovely lining is of soft peau de cygne. The Navy Blue Serge Cape Is Special at $16.50 Notice the attractive col lar. Braid plays its part, and the lines are excellent and show a graceful sweep. All Materials Are Soft and Fine' Silvertone, bolivia, silvertip, evora, cashmere velour, duvet de laine, suede velour, burella, duvetyne and serge rule in their best quality. Whether they take the form of capes, dolmans or cape-coats, workmanship equals the fine materials, and no fault could possibly be found with the styles. r (Mnrket) Taffeta Is a Spring Material And especially this gaily striped taffeta that has just arrived. It is in navy, green and brown tones with prettily blended stripes. 35 inches wide, ?2 a yard. And Foulards could anything be more springlike than they are? They are here now in many designs, small or lanre. and in various colored grounds. $1.60 for a 35-inch width; a better quality at $2.25 is 36 inches wide. (Central) ' Clearaway ! Gray stockinette leggings are fleece lined and button at the sides. In sizes 2 to 6 years. Less thanhalf price at 65c. Crib or carriage blankets of figured cotton in pink or blue are half price at 65c. Eiderdown robes 'for girls of 4 to 16 'years are in rose,, pink or blue and are trimmed with satin bands. Special at $2.85. (Central) -r .- f J! J Here Are uxiurua a $3.90 a Pair Women will step along eagerly to get dark tan leather ties at this low price. They have imita tion tips' and the heels are high and curved. Glinting In and Out Black patent leather Oxford ties are fascinating. They go so well with the sprlghtllness of the new Spring suits. Soles are turned and Jieels are covered. $5.25 a High Shoes of brown kidskin, with plain vamps, have welted soJes and high, curved heels; $5.75 a pair. ' Children's Shoes It is wise to buy shoes with sen sible wide toes for gr&wing girls. Lace shoes of black calfskin, with good, welted soles 'in sizes 6 to 2 are $3.75 and $4.25 a pair. Mcn'shoes at $5 a Pair Dark tan and dull black leather shoes on English lasts are mighty good looking. Tho soles are welt ed to give long fcorvice. (ChMtnot) Here's to Comfort! Every easy chair should have a cushion and many hard chairs could be transformed into easy chairs by cushions. The cushions are covered with good, durable cretonne in numerous attractive color combinations. Each cushion is tufted and is shaped to fit a chair feat. 75c each. Curtains Special at $4.50 a Pair Some fresh white net curtains show braided designs. Then, there are Arabian lace window panels in numerous patterns. The Best Assortment of Cretonne at 50c a Yard So many people have told us that ours is the best in town! Not women only, but men, too, for many upholsterers choose their mate rials in the Down Stairs Store. Every piece is 36 inches wide and of durable, heavy quajity. But, of course, it Is the patterns that count! Curtain Scrim Special at 20c a Yard White, cream nnd ecru scrim, 36 inches wide, has drawn-work borders. (Cheitnnt) Boys' Stockings in sizes 6 to 11 are made of heavy ribbed cotton in a good black. For school wear and tear these are exactly right. 35c a pair, or 3 pair for $1. They are "seconds.'' i (Central) Lacy Scarfs Special at $1 Pretty bureau or buffet scaifs of linen-finish linene, trimmed with imitation cluny or filet laces in various ways. 17x50 inches. Other more .elaborate scarfs go from $1.25 to $U. (Cbeetnnt) REMNANTS: All sorts of good wash goods ginghams, voiles, white materials, domet and outing flannels are in useful lengths and are marked at lowered prices. (Central) J7IVERY overcoat in stock is marked at average wholesale " cost. Men who know what Wanamaker quality means know that every dollar invested in one of these overcoats will yield big interest in satisfaction. Buying a coat now for next Winter shows sound judgment $20 and $23.50 are the two prices. (Gallery-Market) New Suits for Women Are a Springtime Essential No woman can quite explain the psychological effect of a new suit, though she is very much alive to its influence. Nothing seems to match quite so well with the world in a Springtime mood as a trim new suit, a smart hat and fresh gloves. Given these a woman will brave much. Nearly 800 New Spring Suits have come to the Down Stairs Store during the last week or so. This means suits for young women and suits for their elders ; suits in regular sizes and suits in extra-large sizes. Materials are of good quality and styles are Spring time's own. Prices are fair and reasonable in every instance. Young Women's Suits at $25 are youthful and smart. A pretty one is of serge in collarless box style, trimmed with black silk embroidery and gay with tricolette vests in rose or light blue. Another of gabardine, trimmed with row upon row of silk braid. It is in navy, Copenhagen and Pekin blue. The Other Suit Sketched is of serge, made box style and trimmed with bands of braid, which also show on the pongee-top collar and vestee. $29.75. Smart sports suits of mannish tweed are also $29.75. W kMf $29.75 P $25 At $35 and $37.50 A beautiful tricotine suit is trimmed with tiny brass buttons, and others, of serge, are embroidered with braid. These are $35. Mannish serge suits have tucked backs and bone buttons, or are belted and trimmed with braid. $37.60. In Extra Sizes there are charming suits with long lines. These are of wool poplin, Poiret twill, tricotine, gray suiting and serge, and are marked $33.75, $37.50, $39.75 to $67.50. (Markt-t) Young Women in Particular will like the youthful suits of silver tone, gabardine, tricotine, Poiret twill and mannish serge with their straight box lines and gay vests of tricolette or embroidered silk and crepe. $37.50, $39.75, $45 and up to $87.50. Good, Sound Slumber is a gift of the gods and cannot be bought ndr sold. But warm cover ings, which help produce it, can be bought and reasonably in the Down Stairs Store. Down-Filled Quilts are $7.50 Wool-Filled Quilts are $8.50, $10 and $12.50 Both arc covered with figured sateen, and the wool-filled quilts have plain borders'. All have a generous amount of filling. In the wool quilts a little cotton has been mixed in. (Chcitnot) SPECIAL: Seamless, bleached sheets, measuring 81 x 90 inches, are $1.48 each. (Chestnut) With the Tailored Suit a Tailored Hat Hal lines must be as trim as suit lines if a woman would bo really well dressed. Jaunty new straws in dark colors fit closely or arc fairly large. Some have colored brims of coarse straw, 'crowns of soft lisere and tailored ornaments' of cire ribbon. $5 and 6. (Central) Pink Silk Underwear Ciepc de chine makes two pret ty envelope chemises at $2.50. One has a band of imitation filet lace around the top and blue rib bon shoulder straps. The other has finer lace and ribbon shoulder straps. Two styles of pretty bloomers are $3.50. One has hemstitched ruffles at tho knee; the other shows lace-trimmed ruffles; both have elastic at tho waist and knees. A Dozen Styles of Camisoles at $1 They are of crepe do chine or satin and all arc trimmed with lace in winsome ways. A Gracefully Pretty Kimono is of soft cotton crepe in rose, Copenhagen blue, light blue and pink. Tho neck and short sleeves arc bound with glistening satin and a belt of satin ribbon holds it at the waist. $3. (Central) The Final Right Touch to a whole costume is often given by a bea'd necklace. Without the beads there would be something lacking. Try it! Some women who appreciate fine touches have a necklace for almost every frock. One need not have a great deal of money to do this if the necklaces arc bought in the Down Staiis Store. Manv pretty necklnces at 50c; others from SI to $6. (Central) Snowy Napery Full bleached cotton damask tablecloths and napkins are in pretty patterns. A 58x90 inch size, with hem med ends, at $2.25. Several pretty round designs in Irish satin damask cloths, 70x70 inches, at $3.25, $4 and $4.25. A 72x90 inch size at. $5. Hemmed damask napkins' at $2.40 and $3.25 a dozen. Irish damask napkins in several pretty patterns, 22 inches square, at $5 a dozen. (Cheitnut) T SPECIAL: Standard percales in endless stripes and small figures in clean, clear color ings are 36 inches wide and special at 25c a yd. (Central) SPECIAL: Good ginghams in plaids, checks, stripes and plain colors are 32 inches wide at 30c a yard. (Central) You Can Buy Rugs at Close to Wholesale for many rugs in our Rug Section are marked at about the present prices in the wholesale market and some are marked even less. Early choosing is advisablo as most of the lots are limited in quantity. Willow Grass Rugs 27 x 64 inches, $1. 36 x 72 inches, $1.75. 64 x 90 inches, $3.50. Heavy Wool-and-Fiber Rugs 8.3 x 10.6 feet, $12.50. Seamless Tapestry Brussels Rugs 7.6 x 9 feet, $22.50. 8.3 x 10.6 feet, $28.60. 0x9 foct, $28.50. 9 x 12 feet, $29.60. Seamless Velvet Rugs are in green with darker borders. 8.3 x 10.6 foet, $37.60. 9 x 12 feet, $40. Woo! Wilton Rugs We believe these to be the heav iest grade of their kind. 4.6 x 7.6 feet, $21. 6x9 feet, $35. 8.3 ;: 10.6 feet, $54. 9.x 12 feet, $56.75. 9 x 16 feet, $86.60. Japanese Matting Rugs in Woven Patterns 9 x 11 feet, $5. 9 x 11.8 feet, $5:50. (Chratnat) Fresh Undermuslins in Extra Sizes Envelope Chemises made of soft white nainsook and cut generously full, are trimmed with either neat embroidery or pretty laces. Two pretty styles at $1.50; others up to $3, some of them re-enforced beneath the arms. Nightgowns These, too, aro of soft white nainsook prettily trimmed with laces or embroidery, and made in slip-over style. $1.50 to $3. Drawers Cut good and full, have lace or embroidery ruffles. Some good styles at 85c; others up to $3. (Central) Trim Gingham House Dresses at $3.50 A new style has just come in. It is of plaid gingham with a white crash collar, cu."a and pockets. The collar is prettily hand em broidered. (Central) Half Hose Special at 25c a Pair Good, fine-gauge cotton half hose are in brown navy blue, Balbriggan and two shades' of gray. They are well mercer ized and re-enforced. (Qallerr, Market) The Correct Brassiere is every bit as important as the proper corset. Tho Down Stairs Corset Section will give you a brassiere fitting, just as it does with a corset. Tho correct brassiere will greaU Iv help the lines of your figure. You should get a couple of bras sieres with every new corset and have them fitted at the same time. There iff a large assortment be tween 65c nnd $3 which Includes some of the dainty lace-and-satin brassieres, as well as the sturdy muslin ones. Bandeaux begin at 45c. (Central) Durable Dark Petticoats made of cotton foulard in black with floral designs have ruffled flounces and elastic at the waists. $1.25. (Central) Turkish Towels at XA Less Good, spongy Turkish towels in all white or woven with borders or stripes of pink or blue. These ex cellent towels are in various' weights and sizes beginning at 14x30 inches for 16c, and going to 26x50 inches at 76c. In be tween are many, many 'good household towels at 20c, 30c, 35c, 45c and 60c, all marked at a sav ing of a fourth of the usual price. 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