: Va; . rr-.i, "j "? x wy $r rW j f v ' r i v A . 11 'j i m 1-5 i hi Iff" w V IfeSJ & t-LV i ' COMMONS PASS BILL. FOR ANTL"RED" ARMY Churchill Says Europe Aflame From White Sea to Caspian Is London, April 1 The House of Com mons yesterday passotl tho third reading- ot tho military bill by a oto of 282 tq 64 after Blrotis criticism of he gov--ernment on the pround of wasteful ox 4 pejidlturo and violation of election plcdfrcs to abolish conscription. Winston Spencer Churchill, Secretary for War, made a vigorous reply to these criticisms. He described tho broad band across Kurope from tho White Sao to th& Caspian as smouldering or nflamo through Bolshevist attacks, and de clared that Germany und Austria were likely to slide Into hopeless anarchy or form a military alliance with the Bolslie- Kcplylng to arguments that There was no national necessity for the bill, Mr. Churchill declared that Bolshovlst armies woic attacking along the whole front In Kuropo and the arlous little slates were In direct peril. Could It be said, he asked, that Clicat Britain had no Interest In scclnif the world coming to a peaceful settlement? The moment the Allies di vested theiriseles of their military forces tliey Would be nnvvprlpRft in eter. else the slightest Influence on tho course of events all over Km ope. Tho anOlOXlmatn illstrllmtlnii nf linnn tho Sccrotnry said, would be as follows In Britain, 17'G.OOO: In France, 120,000 army on the Rhine, 264,000. In Italy and adjacent regions, Mr, Churchill added, there would be 10,000 men, In order to adjust the lamentable differences which had a,rlsep between Italy and the s Jugo-Sluvs. After emphasizing the smallness of the number of tioops actually In Itussla, Mr. Churchill said that If Russia did not exist the bill would still be neces ') in .MiuijiJtussia anu aioena mere I wete something like 20,000 men out of The $1,000,000 fund will be used In n total of 859,000 Biltlsh troops com-1 case of tires to state property the state prising the contemplated army ot occu- having abandoned Its old plan of plac patlon in tie various areas dining this Ins its insurance with, insurance corn- trying period. Fiom these 859,000 men ' I . SB ':': '& '. VA L m IP c ?.". j TtH Ui m .. f .. ., 4t Vlv4,-vto:i J? V d srrcw ''-v ' fti,i-i.Ita " " ... .. I " '" II."".. - ( I II . " Jr I. I "' "M ''" ,- - . V S. i ' . " - ' - sir, ' 4MU. w w It would bo necessary to deduct 208,000, who were not combatants In any sense, 'To secure peace and tranquility throughout the Immense regions that linvo fallen Into onr hands during the war and to secure fulfillment of tho pence tre'.ity and to enable us, In con junction with our Allies, to influence a settlement In Europe," said Mr, Church Hi, "tho total forces we proposo to keep at our disposal are thus approximately 660,000 men." COAL RATES MAY E CUT Light Demand Presages a Retluc. tion in Prices Iltadlnir, r.. April 1, Coal prices In this section of the Schuylkill Valley may decline regardless of action by operators or wholesalers. The demand for(fuei on the eve of Apill 1 Is very light, consumers having no price In centive to placing orders for next Win ter's stock and therefore holding off Many dealers see no prospect for busi ness until next fall, unless the operators grant the usual fifty-cent spring reduc tion very Boon, Instead of advancing the price ten cents a ton beginning May 1, as has been reported In some quarters. Several dealers hero have cut the price ten to fifty cents on long tons ot three sizes, egg remaining unchanged at J10.05. Tea was cut from $9.20 to $8.80, chestnut from $10.90 to $10.40 and stove from $10.4.0 to $10.30.. FIRE INSURANCE FUND BIG State Money Exceeds $1,000,000, the Limit Set tlarrlsburr, April 1. The State Fire .Insurance Fund during March reached a sum exceeding $1,000,000 through re celpts totalling $185,796.79. The act of 1915 provides that 'this fund shall be collected until It reaches $1,000,000. Ad dltlons will be made to the fund up to the close of the present fiscal vear, Jilnn 1 nnrl flien tho otrwci ittt h tu,ed over to the general fund panles SfT S.S a -. "y(" " V T.r"V yr, . ..e .' f J. .- I V .LWf.":.,., s. ''A'T.T. SSKWiB-qgU -iSmia tiHHBflRLi -- ... . Evening public NEW JERSEY MUST ACT TOGET78THATDIX Pennsylvania's Success in Ar ranging for 28th's Dcmohiliza tion There May Interfere Special Diipalcli to Eieiiiiitr Public Lttott Camp Ulx, N. J April 1. Efforts are now being made by Jereeymert, especi ally those residing In the southern part of the state, to bring the Seventh-eighth Division back to Dlx for demobilization For some time past It was taken for granted that the "Lightning" Division men would return to their olu stamping ground, but the fact that Pennsjlva nlans have obtained the consent of the War Department for the demobilizing of the Twenty-eighth Division hero hns awakened the people ot Jersey to the laci mot ir iney want tneir men re- turned here they would have to do some I hustling, ns It Is likely that the fact that there are upper New York men In the ( ranks would make Camp Upton the i most desirable post, as It Is within easy ' reach of the residents' of Xorth Jersey, j One of the plans on foot is the hold ing of a celebration at Dix for the men. The cost of transporting them to any one. c,lty would be too great and it would be Just as easy for the people to come here for tho reception and certain units could be sent to virions towns for pa rades, but the one big greeting to the division would be given on the parade grounds where the division passed In review before Major General Hugh U Scott, camp commander. Just before go ing overseas, where they won tame and glory. The reconstruction of human bodies has become a real science with the doc tors at -Dix. and .hardly a day goes by that some feat of surgery is not pei formed and some soldier given a better chance to make his .living In civilian life. Among the latest to benefit at the hands of tho doctor is Private Jamei Phillip, of Monongahela, Pa., a member of Company A, 110th Infanti.v, who ws wounded twice while fighting with the Keystone men last summer. The first wound was received in June ts , I : J? : . w ft Jt, 4 -,jj A. & t ; Sfi'i- r i llimf wMrii esper raiim:DEftPHi&, Tuesday, while engaged In tho St. Mihlet sctor. A sniper managed to send a bullet crashing Into his left heel, but after receiving first-aid treatment lie resumed his plnco In tho ranks nnd took part. In tho drive around Chateau-Thierry. A high cxploslvo caused n frnrture ot tho bones In his forearm and the sur geons had little hopes ot saving liW nrm However, after his arrival here six Hiid one-half Inches of bone wero taken fiom his Bhln and grafted to tho aim, and tho result his been so successful that the private soon expects his dlschargo from the service. Arrivals during the lost twenty-four hours at camii inciuiio detachments from the 1 55 tli and 136th Machine Gun Bat talion, 112th Ammunition Train and 112th Engineers: 113th Field Artillery, 148th Infantry, Forty-eighth Coast Ar tillery. 114th Field Artillery. 1l5tli Ma- chine Gun Battalion. Casual Companies 344, 349, 357, 336 nnd 1490. Cancel Lumber Enilargoc II Markham, icglonnl director ot i (' t'" ,Mehenv region, has ordered the cancellation of nil embargoes resti let- i ing iho shipment of domestic lumber and lorest products consigned to IV iVlphla, Camden and Baltimore linn, i The I lifting of these embargoes will become effective today on tho Philadelphia nnd Itea'ding Railway and the eastern line! of the Pennsylvania llnllroad null tho Baltimore and Ohio Ttallroud, Contains No Grit or Acids Many dentifrices are to gritty and abrasive that they scratch the enamel others hive chemicals so strong i to impair teeth, gums and health. Select ytur dentifrice vfilh care SOZODONT is free from harmful grit, and' contains only those ele ment! that are cleansing and help ful to the teeth, gums and mouth. Sixty years' test proves it jozodont FOR THE TEETH Liquid Powder or Paste SOLD BY DEALERS EVERYWHLRIi - Follow iXe track f ! ?' J -O illlsTOf' - WANAMAKER'S I DOWN STAIRS STORE I WANAMAKER'Sj Wanamaker's Down Stairs Store Shows Fine Springtime Fashions at Popular Prices Spring Blouses in Cheery Colors A pretty colored waist is it welcome' chntiKc and these tlc liKhtful colors arc most at tractive, Kor $1.25 there is a Peter Tan styje in pink or blue voile with a white organdie collar. , Another style at $1.25 comes in the same color combination with V neck. A larKP RlistcninK pcatl button ornaments the front of this waist. These styles may also be had in plain white voile with organdie collars. A collailess model for $1.50 comes in a dainty pink and while ' or oiue anil white check voilc.with white organdie ruffle at the neck and turnback cuffs. (Vlnrket) Marabou Scarfs .lust Out of Their Boxes This bhipnicnl has just come Women who aie teplacing their heavy-fins with fluffy marabou for spring will like these scarfs. Marabou alone, or marabou combined with yarich. comes in black, biovvnvgBfiole. There aie straight sWaBPF-Pe shapes or animal shtgPP Some atti active capes hadPlitli- tails all around and the afflmal shapes have heads and tails. V) to $1 1.75. H i utrnl) IF you'ie thinking about an Kaster paity you 'must think of decorations. The Commercial Stationery Stoic has plenty of gay things paper napkins," fes toons, cutouts and the like at little prices. (t rntrnl) Women's Stockings 2000 Pair at 22c a Pair, Special Mctcciucd cotton simlc-s stockings in gray, ojhlovan and black have re-chfoiccd feet and gutter tops. Slight imperfections class them ns "s-cconds" but do not hint their wearing qualities. (t fulfill) Attractive Plaid Skirts Are Not Easy to Get A skirt manufaetuicr in looking over our collection of skirts said some nice things about it, among others that it was one of the best collections he had seen. It is tiue. Thcic aie numbers of style from which to choose. Tho huge plaids go in for pleats, usually, but thcie aie straight styles as well. There aie large plaids and small plaids in gay colorings or moio subdued tones, i $12.50 to $19.75. A Lot or Plaids at $5 Pleated ski its of patt-wool serge in large plaids of brown and gold, gray and gold and blue and gray. They would go well i with plain coats. I (Market) Lovely Silk Underthings Toi 5,2.00 theic i.s a delightful pink ciayo de chine envelope chemise trimmed with attractive lace and touches of hand cm bioideiy. $11 85 is the price of a satin topped chemise daintily orna mented with small silk roses. Another fascinating pink chemise at $5 i.s trimmed front and back with lovely Valenciennes lace and a yoke effect is of embroidered Georgette. Also for $5 and very unusual for this price is a lovely quality pink satin gown with shirring to give tho Empire waist effect, ornamented with hand-embroidered (lowers. There is nlso good choosing among nightgowns of satin crepe, do chine and Georgette, with hemstitching, touches of dainty hand embroidery and lace trim mings. $5.50 to $13.75. Camisoles in equal charm of pink or white crepe de chine or satin are $1 to $4.50. (Central) The Rug Sale Continues with many fine rugs that can bo had for less than market prices. Many women are saving substantial sumsi on these good rugs. Choosing is particularly good in the following: Seamless Wool Velvet Rugs 6x9 feet, $22.50. 8.3 x 10.6 feet, $37.50. Gingham Rag Rugs 24 x 36 inches, $1. 25 x 50 inches', $1.25. 30 x 60 inches, $2. 36 x 72 inches, $2.50. 4x7 feet, $4. 6x0 feet, $7.50. 8 x 10 feet, $11.50. 9 X 12 feet, $14.50 (Chestnut) Si J fev gV -Utt' SLSAktl- mmmfmmm 5T a.ft,'uiiii.iiiv... 'aPbiv a, idio Smart sJaX ' j II Nfr-S? Between $25 and $32.50 thtic is a good showing of spoils suits of wool jersey in heather mix tuics, lose, green ,311(1 Pckin blue. Most of them are belled models with laige patch pockets, and many show contrasting colors on the collars- and cuffs. ( Market ) ?(& Charming Spring Wraps -Capes and Dolmans, of Course With not many shopping days before Easter the stock of capes, dolmans and coats is at its best. Capes and dolmans draw as to populaiity, hut there aie plenty of coats too for those who would have them. From $15 to $25 Capes and dolmans made of serge, poplin, silvettone, butella, suede v clour and Poiret twill ate in navy blue and black, as well as plenty of the bright colorings. From $27.50 to $37.50 tlime is a fine array. These ate of the finer, softer materials in gay colors and more subdued tones. Every one is beautifully lined and tailored. Finer Things fiom $45 to $145 may be chosen in llolivia, evora, crystal cord, duv etyne and silvertone, all beautifully made and lined. Many arc copied from imported models. I (Market) Spring Frocks Are Charming Deads arc delightfully worked on vestces or trim the frocks in other charming ways, and embroidery in bright and pleasing colors is em ployed attractivel. A taffeta dress at $16.50 has a beaded Georgette vestec, Georgette sleeves with deep taffeta cuffs, a wide belt and deep tunic. The colors aie sand and navy. A-navy serge flock, also $16.50, has a collailess bodice. Bioad bands of embroidery in pleasing designs down each side give a panel effect. There is a row of large bone buttons down the back and a broad belt of the seige. Another at $16.50 is of the ever-popular foulard in attractive white or colored figures on grounds of navy, light blue or black. It has a long roll collar with vestce and bioad girdle, and the skirt has a deep pointed tunic. At $25 is a foulatd dress combined with Georgette. The collar is of embroidered luwn, the vestce, girdle and pleated side panels are of Georgette, ending with wide bands of taffeta. (Mnrket) 10( Yards "rfPrinted Tussah OriC-Third Less Than Usual 55c a Yard This iustious silk-and-cotton fabiic is biiitable for flocks and linings. About five neat patterns in many colors; 35 inches is the width. (Central) Crisp, Colored Organdie Frocks are pretty and youthful for junior git Is. The new, fluffy things (organdies, voiles and lawns) arc coming in now in surpris ingly pretty styles that will appeal to growing girls. The organdie fiock sketched is $0.50, for girls of 8 to. 10. The combinations ate lovely pale pink with rose bands, light blue with cadet blue bands, and plain pale pink or buc. Organdie, again, has lows of little ruffles down each side and cmbtoidery in contrast ing colors to ornament it. $7.50. Theic are also many other newnesses vou will want to see. Young Girls' Fancies Turning to Capes or, pcihaps, we should say have tuincd, for many young girls (and small women) aro finding capes they like among these. Serge and poplin in navy blue take the lead and often arc brightened by touches of contrasting color, in tho way of pretty linings, bright pipings and buttons. $10 tn .tifi.no. . An especially attractive one is" of navy poplin with a hood and facings of foulard. $16.50. Coats Aplenty ' They aie of serge, vclour, silvertone and tweeds in gay and daik colorings. Prices are $13.50 to $37.50. (Central) 9 x 12 feet, $39.50. 11.3 x 12 feet, $57.50. Old-Fashioned Rag Rugs, Woven on Hand Looms 24 x 36 inches, 75c. 25 x 50 inches, $1. 27 x 54 inches, $1.25. 30 x 60 inches, $1.50. 36 x 72 inches, $2. 4x7 feet, $3.75. 0x9 feet, $6.50. ' 8 x 10 feet, $9.50. 9 x 12 feet, $13.60. 9 x 15 feet, $20. ??tNi?naV - Wm Suits The choice of materials is as wide as h tho choice of stylos. There aro suits for young women who liko jaunty things, und for women of more conserva tive tastes. The navy blue serge suit v hich is sketched is ?li7.50. It is a blouse suit with a . 'trieoletto vest. Tho'pretty lining is of figured silk. $37.50. At .$16.50 A black - and - white checked suit has a belted jacket ornamented with lows of bono buttons and braid. It is lined with figured silk. Wool poplin in navy blue, Pckin blue nnd black makes a suit, the coat of ivhich shows the box effect. Are Light, Airy Curtains for the Summer Home Whether it is to be at the sea shore, in the mountains, or even in the cily, tlio wise woman will' make her home look as cool as possible, nnd curtains go a long wav toward that end. Two early-April curtain spe cials are 1000 Yards Cotton e 22c a Yard tJG inches wide and hasr tape edge. In white, 'cam color and a nice tv. quisettc at 30c a Yard Anot ir popular material for curtains that also comes in white, cream tnd ecru and is,, 0Q inches' $j: .(ChwWlXvJ. && Sffiffi V(IS ThisWM a sturajji ecru otsfli even nvwl 19 J- A Man Can't Be Too Particular About His Clothes If he is i wise mun he will be patticular. He won't buy clothes merely on their ap pearance but will find what they are made of, and how they are made, if the tailor ing is of the best and the material absolutely all w'bol. Any ot her kind is not "just as good." These suits will appeal to him in price and appear ance, and they combine style and quality. There are the new waist line suits, suits with mili tary backs and suits with bell-shaped sleeves in new spring colorings- and the season's best patterns. 525 to $35. (GaUcry, Market) Men's Heavy Tan Shoes that aie much like the Amy shoes, are fine for, gardening or for men who do much tramping. $4.05 a pair. ' (Chestnut) Easter Handkerchiefs . Pop Up in Bright' Colors They aie as pretty and dainty as you'd expect Easter handker chiefs to be and some are even more so. " At 25c there is an unusually , good collection of linen or silk., The linens Jidve white centers, with colored borders and cmbrold- , cry, as well as many unusual designs. Also Japanese silk or crepe do chine in gay color combinations. (Central) Choose the Boy's . Suit Carefully Wise mothers will do that. They will see that the suits they get for their boys are purn. wool, sturdily made. For that is the only kind that will hold out any length of time with the wear boys of 8 to 18 give them. ' These suits in blue serge, cassi meres and cheviots in Spring' colorings are good in style as well as quality. They have loose belted coats with slash pockets and both coats and trousers arc well lined. $12.75 to $18.75. (Gallery, Market) "Filosette" Gloves 75c Eveiy pair of these chamois lisle gloves is perfect in every respect and is worth 25c more than the price marked. The colors are white, black, natural, chamois, champagne and pongee. They have self cmbioidcrcd backs and two clasps. (Central) Springtime Footwear for Women Pumps made on long, slender lasts with light turned soles ahd high covered heels are of black pat ent leather or calfskin, or tan calfskin. $5.40 a pair. Ties in the fashionable lasts have sturdy welted soles ond high or low heels. Of black or dark tan calfskin, black kidskin or patent leather. $5.40 a pair. Shoes of black kidskin, lace style, have welted soles and medium or high heels. 54.90 a pair. (CueMnut) Tablecloths and i H Napkins to j Replenish the Supply Snowy, full-bleached mercer ized cotton damask tallecloths" nre In pretty round or sijuafa ' , patterns, some with a linen finish,. 58x70 inches, $1.50 58x86 inches. $2 li, 72x72 inches, $3.50 70x70 inches, $4 72x90 inches, $5. . Hemstitched cotton c- iF.rf damask, I lunch cloths, 36x36 inches, &. 40X40 lncnes, i.ou; in mrw pretty patterns. ' T., . Kounu, scaiiopea cotton oa table cloths. A heavy satin! quality in two pretty dtaignfcj tncnes.w 4.di. , s je - uemmed couen oreanMW kins, 19x18 inca;, t,Ti, Heavy iibh cefMW ' naiikiiw. In. ;iM feuab! tewk&tfiU'tom- s ,. '-, 'H.. t -&a hiiia t .uj ''Si'., j T.'t"..i r m .i a - yr -a -3 &i J9 . 43a KffiJ jsa l J Ml 'K; w-4 ?m ..! 1 fSi '! "S-& m vSj ia j'd c ,( ,! rjM3 UP .3 .
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