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Philadelphia Flier Made Cheva
lier in Order of Leopold
by King Albert
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V HAD ENVIABLE REUUHU
Major Charles .1. nithllc, Philadel
phia's only nee in llir American nir
flervicjy hns von new lPcoKnitlon for
Ms exploits nlitoad, (his time in tho
form of ) ilciointion from llie King of
Hclgiqm. ,
TIiqukIi mil yet announced in this
'ity, yhvrr Mnjor Hiddlc 1 at picscnt,
liens of the lionor ha romp lo tlic
Eve.n'imi JH'nt.ir hKnann, from nn au
thentic foreign sotuco.
Fiom a coriesiipndent nbrond romes
.the information that tho decoration of
the Order'of Leopold has been bestowed
upon Major Biclillo by King Alhprt with
the rank ff rhpnlier. The decoration
nns gtanted by the king ni n token of
his e,sUem and in lerognition of flic
valuable services lendered to the com
mon Cause by Major Hiddlc.
Commanded Two Oioups
Mujor Riddle von nn enviable record,
as an nirmnn. He was first n member
ot thv Esrndrille Squad 7.1. of the
French Aviation, then of the Lafayette
Squadion, Later he was commanding
.officer of Hie Thirteenth American Pur
suit Squadron and finally commanding
officer of the Fouith American Pursuit
iioili. A group is composed of four
fljingtMptadions,
As with other nces, Major Hiddlc
crashed German airplanes which were
not madrt a part of his official score,
because they were not officially con
finned, Information just received
from irnnce gives details of secn of
ficial victories. Confirmation of nn
eighth victory has beeit received but is
not yet on the official lecords.
Major Biddle's "liist successful re
corded combat with the (iormnus was
December fi, 1917. while he was fccrv
ing with, the Trench. A French order
confirmed this victory. The next cainc
on April 12, 1018, also confirmed by
tho French authorities.' Ho brought- bis
1 enemy 'down in the neighborhood of
Crnounc,
On August 1, jOIS, Major Kiddle
brought down two German planes. Hoth
were destroyed in the vicinity of Vic-vllle-cn-llar.
iu the St. Mill id sector.
Like the earlier victories, this double
feat was confirmed by the I'reneu,
Tire same month, on August 10, Ma
jor Hiddlc brought down the coveted
fifth plane, which made him an ace,
nccoiding to the French Hjstem. He
won over this enemy airman iu the
legion of llouxiercs-uuxDamcs, near
Nancy.
Oilier Victories Confirmed
The sixth nnd seventh victories were
confirmed by general orders of the.
-American army. On September JO,
ln15i, Major BIddle brought down an
enemy plane in the region, of Flnbas.
Subsequent to tho signing of the armi-
stWc confirmation of a second plane
brought down on this day was brought
;bnek by a pilot who had been a pris
oner iu Germany.
The seventh 'and Inst officially con
firmed victory was won on October IS,
1018, in the region o Banthcville.
Jn civil life Major BIddle, like his
father. Charles Biddlc, is a member of
the Philadelphia bar. He lives at An
dalusia, near Torresdale.
DINE "SOLDIER HERO"
Argonrle Forest Veteran Honored by
Friends at Banquet
Sergcaut Charles M. Haines, of 8S0
Holly sticet, who bcrved with the 315th
Infantry, having just returned home
after being injured in the erdun sector
Argoune forest battle, was entertained
by several of his friends at if bnnquct
last evening at Mosebach's Casino,
Thirteenth street und Girard avenue.
Mr. J. Norman Ball acted as toast
master. Among those present were
MIbs Mary H. J. Bradley, Miss Anua
Morris, Miss Mary Morris, Miss Alice
Brcnnau, Miss Anna B. Bennett. Miss
Mnrsrnrrt Burke. Miss I'dnn Flynn.
Miss Anna Dojle, Miss Margaret
MeCunly.
. J. Norman Ball, Walter Flynn, P.
Guthrie, K. T. Arnold. Kdwnrd Bentty,
Edward Tyson, Josciih Buchanan and
.lack B. McKecgan.
' Mr. Haines leturncil to his former
position with Brown Biothers & Co,
last week, after having been at Camp
Meriitt and Camp Dix recuperating
from his injuries.
Deaths of a Day
SAMUEL J. CLEVENGER
Grain
of Heart
Merchant Dies
Dlseaso
Samuel J. Clevengcr, for forty-five
jcars a membcr'of the Commercial Kx
change nnd a giaiu merchant of promi
nence, died yesterday of hcui t disease
,at his liomcsOO Bangor load, Cyuywd.
He was first associated in busiucss
with W. Burlt, but'Jater conducted tho,
business under the. name of S. J. Clev
enger & Co. During the past few years
he traded under bis own name. For
''many years he was secretary of the
board of deacons of tho First Baptist
fl.nli tjm.nnf unntl, inwl 54imctnm utirtntn
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& He was born in Bur(jpgtou, N. J., .Ton-
.p nary H, 1B1U, educated in me public
schools tlieie, una came lo i'liiiaucipiiiu
while in his teens. He begun his busi
ness enrrer with the Phiadelphiu und
Beading Hallway, and later entered the
grain business. '
Ho Is survived by three sons, Arthur
H. Clevenger, secretary and treasurer
of tho Lumberman's Itisuiuucc Corn
pan J Herbert L. Clevenger, of the Pro
gicsslve Wire Company, ami Samuel J.
Clevenger, Jr., who is now with the
American army in France-.
Dp. Albert A. Appel
Dr. Albert A. Appel. of Hnddon
Heights, N. J., n graduate of Jefferson
Medical College, wns found dead iu his
ofllcV at 1330 ,Piup street, this city,
Wednesday night. Dr. K. Qu. Thorn
ton, of 1331 Piuc stieet, who wus culled
Iu, said death wus due to bruit disease
Pr, Appel Tas stricken with- pneumonia
'Jast.autupw, following an attack of in
ifluensa. from 'whlctr-he never fully ro-
iWred, i, Ho was fprty-two yearn old.
SPECIALS
Men's Soft Collars 18c,
Three for 50c
They arc in tho popular shapes, made of white pique,
rep or silk poplin. Women can weur the smaller sizes. All
sizes from 12 to 18 inches. '
(dnller.T, Mnrkrt)
6000 Yards of Voile
35c a Yard
38 inches wide and in plaidk, foulards or small chuilis
patterns, stripes and conventional designs in a hundred dif
ferent color combinations.
(Ontral)
Envelope Chemises, 85c
Made of soft white nainsook, they arc trimmed with pretty
luce and embroidery medallions. And they arc generously full.
Crepe de Chine Envelope Chemises Special, $2
Of good pink crepe de chine, they have the entire top
formed of creamy net and' bands of lace.
(Central)
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Reductions on 2100
Waists
At 85c
500 waists in plain white or
colored striped voile.
1 At $1.85
500 waists of white batiste,
voile and novelty stiipc's.
300 waists of navy blue or
black tub silk or blue satin.
300 smocks of -white linen
with touches of color and of
coloied voiles.
At $2.90
500 waists of Georgette
crepe in dainty coloib or natu-lal-color
pongee.
At $3.90
Pretty crepe do chine and
tub silk blouses in new models
many lound necks.
(Some of these waksts arc a
trifle mussed.)
(Market)
Women's. White Gloves
$1:85 a Pair
Made of fine, soft glace lambskin with self ov black Paris
point stitching on the backs and one clasp at the wrists. Ordi
narily they would be a half dollar more.
(Crntrnl)
Fresh Organdie Neckwear
HALF PRICE 25c
Pretty collar and cuff sets or collars in many, many styles.
They are snowy white, in dainty colors or white trimmed with
color, and you may choose from pleated collars, round flat collars
or monk collars.
(Central)
Women's
Combinations, 40c
Fine ribbed white cotton
suits, low neck and sleeveless
with lace-trimmed knees. Both
regilar and extra sizes. They
are "seconds" with but slight
imperfections.
(Centrtl)
Women's
Cotton Stockings
20c a Pair
Light - weight, mercerized
cotton seamless stockings in
dark brown, gray and black.
Tile feet and tops are re
enforced and they are "sec
onds," but the imperfections
arc slight.
(Central)
Faille Poplin Skirts
Special, $5
Mndc in ah attractive, straighb-line .style, gathered all
aiound. Small tucks are about half way up the skirt and the
pockets and belt aie trimmed with buttons. In navy blue and
black.
(Market)
Fine Suits for Boys
Special, $14.75
Just 133 suits at this price, so mothers had better choose
eaily. Of all wool (chemically tested) cheviots in gray, green,
brown and blue mixtures. Theie aie six patterns to select
from
Coats, in loosely belted style fastening with buckle, have
slash pockets and are lined with mohair.
Knickers are lined throughout and every seam is strongly
taped. The pockets are self-faced.
Sizes 8 to 18 years.
(Gallery, Market)
Corsets Special at $1
A topless nvdl of white coutil is lightly boned with an
elastic band at the top. It has a short skirt and will fit the
slight to average figure.
A flesh color or white poplin model has low bubt. long skirt,
is well boned and suitable for the average to the full figure.
(Central)
12, 000 Pair of Women's Pumps
and Oxfords
$5.25, $5.40 and $5.75
31 Styles to Choose From
all iliade on the fashionable, long, slender-looking lasts.
Gray, blown and black kidskin.
Dark tan or black calfskin.
Black patent leather. ,
They have light turned or welted soles, high,
medium or low heels.
Girls' and Children's White Leather
Ankle-Strap Piimps, Special
The leather has a buckskin finish.
Sizes
6 to 8, $1.50. 11 U 2, $2.50.
8ft to lO'j, $2. 21jtoG, $3.
Other white leather shoes, pumps and oxfords from small
size, 2, to girls' size, 7, are $2 to ?5.75.
White canvas button shoed from small size, 0, tq, girls' size,
C, aie $2 to $2.75.
Easter Shoes for Boys
Dark tan or black leather shoes, sizes 10 to 2, $3.60 to $4.00.
Dark tan or leather shoes and oxfoids, sizes 2W to C, are
$4.50 to $5.
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They seem lo be an entirely new
idpa for children's wraps and arc
quite as well liked by the younger
generation as by their mothers
and older sisters.
They start with serges at
$10.75. This model is made with
a yoke bapk, ves,t front and top
collar of silk poplin, and is in
navy blue. Sics aie 6 to 9
years.
f At $15 there are several models
in navy blue berge. A new one
with vest front and pockets is
lined throughout. Another has a
shoit silk poplin vest and is
trimmed with silvery ball buttons.
Another serge cape is piped
about the fiont with light blue
and the button, arc rimmed with
blue. The sizes aie 10 to 10
years. $15.
, Over Capes
At $18 theie is a cape of blue
or lose velour. The coat front is
belted and has pockets. The col
lar is inlaid with moire silk. J 2
to 16 year sizes.
Another elour cape in tan oi
Copenhagen is in 8 to It year
s'zes at $10.50.
Dark Blue Taffeta Presses,
Sid
A youthful model hns a full
gathered .skirt with tucks; the
bodice is trimmed with buttons
and finished with a white Geor
gette collar pleated in points. 8 to
1H year sizes.
Wool Jersey Dresses, Special
at $11.30
The bodice and the upper part
of the skiit show contrasting
btitcherv and the dresses are in
combination of two colors tan
with dark blue, light blue or
blown; sizes 13, 15 and 17 vcai.
Tub Frocks, $3.75'
One of these piactical gingham
dresses which is sketched is in
plain blue with a frill of pleated
white organdio. Many other simi
lar di esses aie in plaids and pluin
colois. 10 to l(i year bizes.
White Lawn Dresses, $8.50
White dress time is here, and
this pretty lawn is fresh and nw.
It is trimmed with rows of lace
insertion and embroidered or
gandie. Over the ribbon girdle
theie is a wide bell made of sev
eral lows of lace. S to 14 ycai
sizes.
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Lovely Easter Hats
Thousands of New Ones
at $5, $6 and $8
Broad-brimmed hats with flat roses between folds of maline.
Hats trimmed with field flowers or a transparent edge of hair braid.
Hats with burnt plumage, with fruit, with flowers or with contrasting
facings of Georgette crepe.
Small tonucs for eldcrlv Vomcn of consenative tastes.
These arc but a few of the eeneral types of lovely Kaster hats
that aio ready for tomonow. Theie seems no end to then 'ariety and no
lessening of their chaim.
For Little Children and
Young Girls There Are
Delightful Things
Wee maids will adore the little poke bonnets with fluttciing ribbons and
nosegays of rosebuds. Older gills will want tarns or Leghorn hats, gay with
tlowcis. Prices start at $1.75 and go to S8, with .splendid choosing at $3.75
and $5.
(MarUrl)
800 Inexpensive Blue Serge Capes for Women Special
,v rxT & villi iir M
$15 $15 " ) Sll.50 $25 A U Qv. $29.50 $7.50 S $i:.50 0
Af fl1 O KA i cdts One lids a Jacket fiont, turn
t., tpi.tttift ios of wide liruirt .irotincl the hem
At $27.50
$25
At $7.50
. blue serge cwpe litis a jacket,
front uilh pocKetb and three lows
of black silk braid. (Sketched)
A jm kot front capo In n.i btuf
Heme with buttons' in a Ho3e row
doun the hides of the cape.
(Sketched)
At $12.75
At $14.50
A short capo with a coatee fiont
wlileli is lined with peau de 05 fine
The buttonholes and little belt
ncrpss the back are Piped with
belce to match the roll collar of
serge.
A longer cape 1 Ippled mer the
shoulders TI1I3 h.13 a iai ket front
.Hid H "ihawl collai of bulge serge
(Sketched)
At $15
Two models in long blue set ge
capts One has .1 jacket fiont, turn
lows of wide liruirl around the hem
Hiid a lop collar of 'silk It is
sketched The othei cape is pointed
at the sldeH anil Is lined throughout
with striped silk
A navy serge cape with light gi.u
01 beige serge formins the collar
and trimming the edges of the
pot Lets of tho jaiket front.
(Sketched) Also a model of n.iw
blue serge with a cst fiont which
W tucked and piped with bright red
to match the bindings of the button
holts. The est is lined with striped
silk.
(Miirkrt)
At $18.75
mcdluin-lengtli blue cape of c
cellent serge has a jaeket front,
lined with piau de (gne The
throw collar Is finished with --ilk
tassels and is lined with led silk
Also in tan terge witli collai lined
with blue silk
At $25
tlieie i4 h irietj of hum wraps A
wrap which Is coploil from a 1'icnUi
Important Specials in Women's Smart Easter Suits
Six Models at $15
There are serge suits with
box coats, trimmed with biaid
and silk vests; shepherd check
suits in belted models and dark
serge suits embroidered with
-light-colored thread. Most of the
serges are navy blue. Savings
are $4.75 to $7.50 on a suit.
Box Suits, $16.50
- Smart little serge or poplin
suits in navy blue and light
spring shades trimmed with silk
braid come with pretty colored
vests.
At $18.73
Navy blue serge suits trimmed
with braid and with vests of rose,
Copenhagen and white Shantung.
Also some poplin suits with rip
pling peplums trimmed with four
rows of braid in Pekin Copen
hagen and tan.
At $20
Wool noolin and serge suits in
several models with vests and fop
collars of pongee and linings of
figured silk. Also some special
suits of tan tweed flecked with
bright colors.
Special Suits at $25
Unusual suits of gabardine
have box coats trimmed with
braid. Wool poplin suits have
rippling coats and others are
blouse suits in serge and gabar
.dine. Very special are the suits of
tricotine in Copenhagen and navy
with oyster white tricolette vests.
These suits are $5 to $10 under
price.
Sports Suits at $25 and
$29.75
These are of wool jeiacy in a
vaiiety of models in brown,
Pekin, Copenhagen, rose, tur
quoise, navy and tan, trimmed
with contrasting color.
Also some check velour suits in
two-color combinations.
(Market)
$29.Z5 $20 $25 $:!." $15 S25
$20
At $3
These aie of gabatdine and
serge made in more conservative
styles that will appeal to older
women. Some have csts of faille
or tricolette.
New blouse suits In serge and
some mteiesting models in wool
poplin and silvertonc have just
arrived at $37.50.
Gay Easter Frocks Marked at Much Less Than Usual
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i $17.25
$25 $29.50
Combination Frocks, $20
Tho bodices arc of Georgette
crepe embroideicd with black
beads und blue, tan or rose
chenille. The skirts arc of navy
taffeta. These are $5 under price.
Georgette Dresses, $25
Some of these are beautifully
embroidered in elaborate designs.
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$10.7.1
$10.50
Othets, in navy blue, are made
over a foundation of blue and
white foulard and are trimmed
with black silk hraid. In all there
are six different models in navy,
Copenhagen, plum, flesh, pink and
taupe, A few sample dresses re
included In this lot.
$9.75
Georratte Dresses, $29.50
Another group of handsome
afternoon frocks whose skirts and
bodices arc elaborately embroid
ered Ui white', black or coral
beads. They are in navy, henna,
white, flesh, Copenhagen and
taupe. These dresses would regu
UUy be.marked $10 more.
(Market)
modrl has a long drjpcd coat front
with h ghdle of black wilk cord It
l lined throughout with striped
iilk (Sketched) A velour dolman
ix in henn.t. a itud taupe. Th
flout Ik pleated and the dolman Ib
lined thioughout with sllU (Sketch
ed) Stores or othci Spring wraps
r elour serge and of satin are; to
bi lutl at this price
n unusual v rap, which Is $10
under price, Im of )ia blue serge
will black silk fringe edging the
panel front and tho tluow collar. It
Is galheied fiom a shoulder joke,
baa a ill apod iSeep opening, and is
lined thioughout with coin-dotted
silk
40 Coats at $11.50
IMtp aie two models, both in
lt.n blue berge One Ib belled, lias
patch pockets and a top collar of
t'upenhagen faille. The other has
a belt, a top collar o tan and slash
pocket' lioth coats ale three
tjuaitcr length
40 Sample Wraps
at $29.50
Mam of these wraps arc halt
price and some een less. There
aie dolmans of gabardine., silxertone
trltotlne and elour In the good
Spiing colorings and cape coata of.
nai v blue serge Mon of them are
lined thioughout with silk. One
mode! is sketched
100 Serge Frocks, Special at $9.75
One model is embroidered about the bodice with braid. Another
is tucked and trimmed with bone buttons. Others are embioidered
about the skirts. They aie in navy, tan and giay.'
Silk Dresses, $10.75
These aie taffetas in various models embioidered or beaded. Heme
have ruffled or pointed ovcrsknts. Others have sleees of Georgette
cicpe. In the group arc navy, gray, Copenhagen, taupe, plum and
Pekin blue. $5 to $0 is to be saved on a diess.
Serge Dresses, $11.25
These aie trimmed with braid 'and made with wide giidles. Some
have deep panels bound with braid.
Silk or Georgette Frocks at $15
Some unusual dresses of taffeta have Geprgette overskiits
trimmed with uncut fringe. These are in navy, taupe and black.
Also some beaded Georgette dresses with two flounces and much &
beading about tho overskirt and sleeves. They arc in taupe, gray and '
tan. The minimum saving on these dresses is $5. ,
Taffeta Dresses, $16.50 '
In navy blue and Copenhagen, embroidered with. gray. Tho skirt ,y,
is ruffled and the giidle is piped in gfay. ' " 'J i
Many other pretty taffeta frocks embroideicd Willi chenilie or gold
thread or with overskirts and touches of jconfrjisting silk arejhertf.in
several, models at $17.25. v n , '
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