rasilKau r wv rsrx tf Jt-S1", f . F v 5 'i''t , i i J- '", v , EVENING PUBHO'LEDGEKt'UiljAlJiiLl'HiA, 1U1)AY, AliliX 1 jl'JIU y , "gi I SUBURBAN WATER - -1-A? TAf - RISE EFFECTIVE i 'i (V :.ps iff 5 ICominission Holds Spring. fvf field Company's Rates Reasonable f TESTIMONY - NX J f? Kh PT ' REVIEWED Owners Entitled to Fair Re turn on Investment Is Ruling :il Ee The Tubllc Senlco Commission liai tnada public tlio decision in wlilcli It appttnen the application of t!i Sprlnc field Consolidated 'Water Company that it be permitted to Increase Its rates. Tho new schedule la effective today. The company supplies water to secn. teen points In Delaware and Montgomery counties. The decision holds that the fire rates, which tho municipalities In tho district supplied by' the company refused to houlder. must be paid by some one and places the fire protection charses on the consumers. The commission s decision In part reads: "From the testimony It appears that after a thorough hnestlgatlon of the af fairs of this company tho commission established a schedule of rales to bo effect He after April 1. 1018, -which was designed to return to the company a gross annual Income of J899.732, which iVi sum was maae up ol d.,uvu jut ii" ftP n atlntr expenses. J60.633 for depreciation i .. sanA 4R77.KHQ n nit nnnnal rnturn of 7 l(i .. Tv..t. --.. ... per cent on tne rair aiue 01 ine com- i pjny'a property of JT.203,320. and S1.04S.100. the estimated cost of im provements ordered. The order estab lishing this schedule Indicated that the annual return for fire protection serIce should be S180.130, and for all other services $719,602. It established a rate for fire protection sen Ice based upon an annual charire of tho thirty-six munici palities served by the company of $7 per hydrant and $365 a mile of pipe four Inches or greater in diameter. In Kit ptpe furnishes actual or potential public: fire Service. Municipalities One $108,000 'These rates resulted In ery lares Increases to tho municipalities for fire protection sen Ice, and a number of ap peals hae been taken from this portion of the commission's decision, In which no question Is raised as to the fairness of the aluallon or rale of return, or al lowances for operating expenses or for depreciation. The municipalities, how ever, refused to pay Ihe fire protection rates and hao not Included In their budgets the amounts necessary to meet them The result of this Is that the company has receded for fire protection In 1918 only $2525.24, and there Is duo to It at this time about $168,000 on this account. If It It to recede the annual reenuo from this rourcc as fixed by the commission Operating expenses for the ear hao been about $40,000 more than the estimate, due largely to un expected Increases In cots, so that the annual revenue this year will be over $200,000 less than the commission's esti mate of $577,599. flute Not L'nrrnsonuble "No matter what s3tem is adopted, the fundamental fnct remains that this service must be paid, either by the municipality Itself, through taxes, or by those who use water, through rates. A an administrative policy we must pro. vldo for tho p'iment for this sen lie, and It tho munlclpallt refuses to pay tho Just charges for a service which It Pel forms for Iti citizens we are com pelled to Include those charges In the rales, provided aluajs that the rato thus obtained Is not an unreasonable charge for the services rendered The schedule that we are asKcd to approve IIes .in annual late for fire protection of $15 per hydrant, being the chaigo In efTect prior to 1918, and re arranges the raten of the consumers so that each class Is Increased In varsing amounts In consldcilng whether tho charge to the consumer under Iho pro posed rates will be Just as reasonable we are confronted with the problem of de termining what Is a reasonable charge for fire protection to the Individuals who comprise a community. We know of no rule for computing this which will re sult in absolute Justice ; certainly appor tioning the chargo on a property valua tion does not do, equal Justice to all. It the consumers desire to have the charge met In this way the matter Is In their nanus, since they as a whole make 3800 TELEPHONES OUT OF SERVICE Druggists Discontinue Pay Stations After Contro versy Over Commissions REMOVED THIS MORNING hew commission rates, nnd that alt phone booths would be removed as soon as the request was made, lie said he did not believe one-half nt the druggists would ask to have the pay stations taken from their stores. The telephone company plans to place the booths In candy nd confectionery stores. Company officials say the pub lic service will not be hampered by the action of the druggists. Tho protesting druggists will meet Friday next In the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Tenth street above Race. They will confer on what action can be taken to have other telephone, service established. Bell Company Promises Early Relief by Installations in Other Stores f lour iiiuiiea ur kiu hi uiaiiicici, uii , - each political subdivision where such"!' tho "loiis municipalities" About 3800 pay station telephones In more than 1050 drug stores In this city went out of service this morning owing to the controversy over commission rates between the druggists and the Bell Telephone Compan.v. The estimate of telephones affected was made by David J. Itecse, chairman of the committee of the Philadelphia Association of rtetall Druggists, which has been leading the fight against new rates for druggists, In effect today. Heretofore two commission rates have been In cITect one for druggists, the other for merchants other than druggists who had pay slationB In their estab lishments The scale of commissions for the pharmacists was: Nothing on the first $4.50 per month : 25 per cent on the next $10.50, and 33 1-3 per cent on nn amount In excess of $15 a month. Tho lower to which the druggists object Is: Ten per cent on the first $16 : 15 per cent on the next $15, and 20 per cent on amounts in excess of $30 a month. The business men, with pay stations In the establishments, are responsible for any slugs and counterfeit money dropped Into tho pay station slots by patrons P. C. Staples, division manager of the Pell Telephone Company, has declared the company will not back down on the Auguit Belmont's Funeral err York, April 1. Services for August Belmont. Jr., who died Saturday, were held yesterday afternoon In the Church of the Ascension, Fifth nvenuo and Tenth street. Tho body was taken to Newport, It. I., last night, and will be burled there today in tho Belmont family plot. In the family group at the church were Mrs. August Belmont, Jr., Major and Mrs, August Belmont, Captain and Mrs. Perry Belmont, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Belmont, Mrs. Charles Morgan, Mrs. Jules Nellson, Mr. Frank "Wall, Dr. Samuel Lambert and Mrs. Raymond Belmont, 3FRINGS BROS CIGARS 7 f (ft Invincible reroorcfu jigtuo 93.25 Start today to buy War Savings Stamps An Excellent investment and a patriotic duty S w: mill 111 T 5S3SE sSio'ffc.k Masters Vote ev,ne CSs -T"w. -" Vlfrt-T1l JL MM.M' j, 'm lammy '-.--0 Out to-day NewVaetor Records for. April A new month's Victor entertainment! Here are popular songs with the swing and sentiment and touches of humor that make them really popular; and catchy dance music that stirs the feet to action. Delightful new numbers, too, by famous and exclusive Victor artists. Braslau sings a dreamy little plantation melody; Caruso thrills with a great march song of the French soldier; the Florizaley Quartet plays an exquisite Mozart number. Alma Gluck and Efrem Zimbalist present a tender penitential hymn; Tascha Heifctz contributes a remarkable violin solo, and Schumann-Heink sings an impressive number inspired by army bugle calls. Below you will find the complete list of these new Victor Records and remember, any Victor dealer is willing to play any of them for -you. Number Size Price n Croon, Croon,' Underneat' de Moon The Regiment of Sarnbre and Meute Quartet in D Major Andante (Monro In the Hour of Trial On Wings of Song Taps Festival To Deum Part 1 Festival To Deum Part 2 Ja-Da Alcoholic Bluet That Wonderful Mother of Mine Sophie Braslau Enrico Caruso Flonzaley Quartet Alma Gluck and Efrem Zimbalist Jatcha Heifctz Ernestine Schumann-Heink Trinity Choir Trinity Choir Arthur Fields) ' Billy Murray Henry Burr Charles Hart and Lewi James 64790 10 $1.00 8&600 12 3.00 74570 12 1.S0 87300 10 2.00 74S83 12 1.50 87290 10 2.00 j-35674 12 1.3S rl8522 10 .S3 Salvation Lastie of Mine HI Say Sho Doea Fox Trot (riiao. Xylophone, Saxophone) All Star Trio You're Some Pretty Doll Fox Trot (Piano, Xylophone. Saxophone) All Star Trio When Daisies Pied and VioleU Blue Laura Littlefield (1) She Never Told Her Love (2) Orpheus With His Lute Laura Littlefield Some Day I'll Mako You Glad Singapore Johnny' in Town My Barney Lie Over the Ocean Mammy' Lullaby Waltz Sweet Hawaiian Moonlight Waltz Mickey (Violln.'Cello.rinno) Kil.ei Fos Trot (Violin. 'Cello, Tiano) Come on Papa Medley One-Step (Dry Your) Tear Medley Fox Trot 18524 10 18527 10 18523 10 Sterling Trio) ., Arthur Field J-18523 Arthur Field Billy Murray' Joseph C. Smith Orcheatra Joseph C. Smith' Orchcitra Joseph C Smith Trio Joseph C. Smith Trio Joseph C. Smith' Orchestra Joseph C Smith' Urchestra 10 18530 10 .S5 85 .S3 .35 .S5 18531 10 .85 18532 10 18533 10 .85 .85 Hear these new Victor Records to-day at any Victor dealer', lie will gladly give jou an illustrated booklet describing these new records and play any music you wish to hear. Sicngcr Voice Culture Record are invaluable to vocal students ask to hear them. ' Victor and Victrolas in great variety (torn $12 to 5950. , Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, N. J. - . . Important Notice. Victor Records and Victor Machines aro adenine- ., ally coordinated and synchronized in the processes of manufacture, and their use, one with the other, is absolutely essential to a perfect "reproduction. Nw Victor Records demonstrated t oil dealer on th 1st f each uaath Vi c t r o 1 a "VictreJa" l th Kttfatcrcd TritaCaajk of th Victor TlkiaUacatoCmrardtslcatIsctb product of this Canpuy oal?. vwmm'i&G&ttMMC! 55S2 '&&Z&M7, fflim iinrWHnmi laiijjii i (Art nJ; m nt?rn f A CA7 C ' - V '' v v- s f " Exceptional values in stylish millinery at $5.00, $6.50 and $7.50. Third floor Women's $2.00 Kid Gloves, $1.65 pair Real Kid Glove3 in white only, 2-clasp, 3 rows of self embroidery. First Floor Women's $2.25 Doeskin Gloves, $1.85 One-clasp Washable Doe skin Gloves, self or black sewn. First Floor $2.00 Curtains, $1.25 pair Three hundred and fifty pairs of White Voile and Marquisette Sash Curtains with hemstitched and lace edges; 214, yards long. 'Fourth Floor $1.25 White Cotton Net, 90c White Cotton Net, 72 inches wide; a good quality which can be used for waists, afternoon and even ing dresses. First Tloor 25c Veilings, 1 7c Six hundred and twenty five yards of Veilings in a popular mesh and colors at this reduced price. First Floor 35c and 50c Handker chiefs, 25c and 35c Women's Pure Linen Hem stitched and Embroidered Handkerchiefs reduced to 25c and 35c from 35c and 50c. Men's A 1 1 -1 i n e n Hem Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, worth 35c, OC First Floor for, each (fuzibfersasy" r The Fashions of Long Ago They look odd now, these fashions of long ago, and Milady of 1919 garbed as are the figures in the illustration would attract considerablq attention on a shopping tour up and down Chestnut Street. And yet Chestnut Street has seen the time when no well-dressed woman would appear otherwise! This store in the 81 years it has been serving Philadel phians has seen scores of fashion extremes come and go and has always been ready to meet the requirements of its patrons whether the current style xlemanded hoop skirts or very tight ones. In honor of our 82d Anniversary we are holding this week a sale which is noteworthy for the quantity and variety of high-grade merchandise offered at money-saving prices. The special announcements for tomorrow are men tioned in this advertisement and new features will be announced daily. This sale closes Saturday evening at 5.30. We cannot send these Roods on memorandum, C. O. D., special delivery or subject to return. Mail orders will be filled while. the lots last. All Corsets this week will be sold at 15 less than the regular prices. Second Floor Children's $3.00 Crepe Pajamas, $2.65 Crepe Pajamas in pink, blue and white; sizes 2 to 6 years. $2.00 Creepers, $1.50 Creepers in pink, blue and white ; sizes 1, 2 and 3 years. $2.50 Rompers, $1.95 Straight-leg Rompers in pink, blue and white; sizes 2, 3, 4 and 5 years. Second Flaw Bead Necklaces Handsome Bead Necklaces so much the vogue, several colors, special A(ig Another lot of Bead Neck lares reduced to 80c each. Flrt Floor $8.50 Umbrellas, $o735 All-silk in black, navy, green, purple, garnet; at tractive, high-grade handles. First Floor Children's Fancy-top Socks, 35c, 3 pairs $1.00 Fancy-top Socks in a won derful variety of colors. First Floor - t Table Cloths A 1 1 -1 in e n Hemstitched Lunch Cloths in circular pat; terns : $3.50 Cloths, 36x36 inches $2.75 $6.00 Cloths, 45x45 inches $4.25 $7.50 Cloths, 54x54 inches $5.50 First Floor Dress Shields Dress Shields in regular shape. Numbers 2, 3 and 4 ; also shirtwaist style; regu larly $3.00 dozen, for First Floor $1.85 Tomorrow Only, All of Our Mary Ellen Dresses at a .Reduction of 1 5 The finest Dress nade for girls of 6 to 14 years ; hand work on every one ; regular prices from $8.75 to $14.50 tomorrow only at a reduction of 15 ; not more than two Dresses to one customer. Second Floor Waists Worth From $2.25 to $25.00 At Just Half Price A collection of Waists taken from our own stocks and comprising almost every style in silk and cotton materials, also some of flannel and linen. You can surely find a Waist which will please you in the lot and get it for just half the usual price. Thrd FIoor Children's $9.00 Sweaters, $7.50 All-wool Sweaters in rose, navy, buff, cardinal, coral; sizes 8 to 14 years. First Floor $2.85 Cretonne Pillows for $1.95 Cretonne-covered Pillows in a new shape. Fourth Floor Misses' $39.00 Capes at $25.00 Navy and Black Serge Capes with fancy vestees of contrasting shades of'velour; deep crush cape collar which fastens on shoulder; misses' sizes. N Misses' $25.00 Capes, $18.50 Plain serge in navy and black, crush collar. Second Floor Mayonnaise Sets Special at 40c Glass Mayonnaise Sets with silver-plated tops and spoons; excellent for inex pensive gifts, favors, and the like. Special for tomorrow at 40c. First Floor $12.00 Negligees, $9.50 For Tomorrow, Special Attention is Directed to These MISSES' SUITS VL lsi I fr (h.m In. if Iff TTni w. i i - wT7Mj av '.iy dr i.iair i",5uT,r W TlDIIIFjr TO ME vnL-UL- m . vit-ui- r wa 45 vmiE 25S T42? TH3 $42.50 to $49.00 Suits for $37.50 Navy Serge Suits in four different styles as shown box, belted, fitted and blouse; some lined in plain colors, others fancy ; unusual vests of tricotinc, silk or velour ; all of the Suits are splendidly tailored; skirts peg-top or plain; if pockets are used on the jackets, the same idea is earned out on the skirts; sizes 16, 18 and 20. These are all new garments purchased especially for this sale. Misses' $29.75 Sport Suits, $22.50 Jersey Sport Suits with notch' collar (not illustrated) ; fronts turned back in mannish style; novelty pockets; plain two-niece skirt with pockets; the jersey material used is good weight and non-sagable ; sizes 16, 18 and 20 years. Second V, loor Sale of Dress Materials Crepe de Chine Negligees in the charming style shown ; several pretty shades; frilling of crepo de chine around arms and neck; shirred back and front; fin ished with little rose buds ; a special purchase for the Anniversary Sale. Second Floor Crepe Georgette in flesh color and white, all-silk, heavy, wash able, $2.50 grade for, 'M gC White Broadcloth Silk.'32-inch; heavy Tub Silk for -waists, dresses, suits, men's shirts; $2.60 grade for, - M QQ Foulard Silks of fine quality and doublo width in .black-and-white and navy-and-white;' Print ed Silks are very popular this, season and .these are in most at tractive patterns; $2.26 M CC grade for, yard piJl Crepe de Chine, 40 inches wido; black, navy, . marine, Belgian, brown, taupe, tant plum, white, flesh color, pink: suitable, for waists, dresses, lingerie; $2.75 grade for, d1 QC yard spl.OJ. 55c Genuine Chinese Shantung Pongee, all-silk, natural color; for waists, dresses, shirts, drap eries; 33 inches wide; $1 CO grade for, yard DOC White Novelty Cotton Voiles in pretty stripes, checks and figured effects; 36-inch; 76c grade for, yard Chiffon Cotton Voile, fresh ahd white, soft as silk; 39 inches wjde; $1,60 grade for QC yard VDQ All-wool Navy Serge, 60 inches wide for suits and capes; $'J,60 grade lor, yard All-wool Navy Serge, 50 inches wide, for summer suits and one piece dresses; $3.50 (0 a grade for, yard p3 M First Floor $2.95 C ' 26-M Vy f ) .-mj M'itfimuncr 2fr-4Xf4'Jtutt Street, && 7lO. 75c Towels, 60c Pure Linen Huckaback Towels, 18x36 inches. First Floor $4.75 Comforts $3.95 $5.50 Comforts $4.95 $6.50 Comforts $5.65 Bed Comforts covered with silkoline, those at the higher prices with sateen borders. Fourth .Floor J Women's 85c Combination Suits, 69c Ribbed Combination Suits,, cotton, tight or loose knee; 69c for regular sizes worth 85c; 85c for extra sizes worth $1.00. ' First Floor $16.00 Windsor Chairs)', $1,2.75 A fine iair for livinor room, breal:ast room, or sun porch; s'yl ishown; regular ly $16.C0: in the Sale "at $1L.75. Fourth Floor i $45.0fTurn-Ieaf .Tabli ;$37.50 Mdhoca'ny Turn-ieai Chippendale Tables, beauti- tiiiiw nnwnn t u -V '-"' ,,,A Floor'. t ',, . , i f - . i i . vi ..uA MKHJnMBn mm ' i MWmJv Hi pli S3 A'-iJ" T . in ,i !...., -,. "w 1 ; ;: i i iBMasntBMa, -rti ,-"- v ,r Juatj-m 'fiMPLC. i -' Pill III l II iMlllll 1 A t m fottTVfffMftifr-''"-'--. ,, ..
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