tSV N ; I-!, " w EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, APRnJ 36, 1919 ,V 5 IP SHY RIVALS KNOW . S. TRADE SECRETS i K European Censorship Works to Advantage of Foreigners, It Is Suggested BUSINESS MEN PROTESTING Delays arising out o the European censo'rahlp and the linmiUug of Ameri can cable and mall communications in European offices are affording foreign Individuals an opportunity to abstract rateable business information, accord ing to a suggestion made today by the foreign trade bureau of the Philadel phia Commercial Museum. I .. v-American business men have been ItfSlprotesting against the tlelavi to Wash ington, and have pointed out that the interruption of business messages sent by cable and mail, in a mcasuie, nulli fies the benefits -nlilc-h might otherwise follow the lifting of"the American 01 port restrictions and the foreign import ' restrictions. Utilizing Secrrt Information Explaining the effect of the mail aud cable delays, the Commercial Museum In today's news letter says: "Many cases arc known to have been brought to the attention of the authori ties in Washington which, on the sur face, nt least, would beern to suggest that the European, countries through which the Ameiican rabies nud mails pass nie utilizing the information con tained therein in sue It a way to give .their traders an unfair advantage over American competitors. The latest piess dlspaWhcs from l'aris airy the news that lepicscntntions of a similar nature " are being laid before-the economic au thorities connected with the Ameiican peace delegation. "It mav be said in this connection that it is inconceivable that any Euro ft JLBP i HleH S HERE LOSE TRANSIT T, Chicago Company to Build By berry Line for $370,892 WAR ALLOTMENTS MODIFIED BY LAW Risk Insurance Bureau May Seek Reimbursement for Du plicate or Ovbrpaid Claims I lilt mirfvnit nt i 11 1 1 lol Ini I . 1 .. , . i. ,i. ,, . , i injured until yesteiciaj. wlien he te , uut ructcuiiom sechiiig i eiimmi cement !ltc,i jM the Urvn Mnvvr Hospital not authorized by the act to repay the money to the allottee, for the allottee has no light to It. BLACKJACKED BYSOLDIERS j Aged. Wayne Man Robbed by Two, After Attack i Tumid unconscious at Itiiiliond ave nue und I'olo rond. near llrvn Mawi. on Satuidny night. JMnmd Itcluhurilt, 7t! vears old. of the Wavnewood. Wayne, wax uunble to tell how he was' VARE IS FAR , iil assailants. r CAPTAIN THOMAS BAII.FA' .. Mrs. Alary Italley, 5335 Lena street, Germanttnn, lias recehed a letter from her husband. Captain Hulley, telling of his decoration with the Distinguished Service Cross. Ho is captain of Company K, tilth In fantry, and saw service In every battle In which the Iron Division took part COMMUNITY HALL . TO OPEN MONDAY the piopoMi! of eac h win-: -"-" " Vorth meil an Rallna Cnniirui Indoor Playground Provided for v umhuBh Juveniles to Keep Them ' V r-''t,:vFn,M.n ' . Hd MrmrlHIld Kurt! lu N V Safe From Harm luc V Mi Mcliol I'avlnu ami t'onatrm linn Co "I'rrj fetith Co The t!rt conmwinlty hall in this city -jry nuay lUugh N'awn I'onstt ucUoti fo xn iarr i". uriii -A -.t .nLlntr nilranfntra nf Will IIP Otmialir OpenPU 11WEL J1U theSnccessity of 'imintaining n rigid i jvcuing bv President Judge Chailes U. blockade against (iunmny, would de- ""- ? "'?, Mun'0.'lpal ' - '"nm resort to mij such unfair prac- uuiiiisum . it. n.......,, ..,.,-...... stiect nnd fiirard n venue. The idea of n community hall hus ' t i. ....-., f-.. 1 ! I. 41...... jj. (nn. , ui'cii ltisK'ivu nu a juiij; linn uv iiiu-v Kevatone Slal 4'onlructlon Snarp JC T rlst t"n Arlhur JlcMullIn . Co Francis J Boas J1TO 8112 IKIl 1511 3DJ 1IP7 4Ui noa 4iu,.m 171 013 4 11 St.- iiin 211 4 4 780 441. flJ4 40T 700 411! ',48 II H DOS 4u7.J40 fund of sin h pii.Miient has been nbtjiued either h dhect paiuent to the bureau i oi b deduitimis from continuing allot inents and allowances the bureau is MAKETLA Woolen Blankets that ' In case of oveinnvment of allotments two sohlieis had attucUed him and beat UNDERBID i '"' nllowam.es. under the interpietu 1,im f,,n Hie head with hluckjacUs. He ( , tion of the ait of Oongicss unproved money. ' Senntor Vnre mid the MciVl,l P.u ,l',""iv -". H'l". nml known as the, Th. Hajeifoul township polite de l. ...in . .' X ' Ml'UM1 l,i Tieadway act. It is announced Ipaitment m making nn investigation tng and ( onstuution Tompain. together ti. i ., . . . , but Mr. Heinhaidt is still i-o weak that v.i.h other Philadelphia ,.,. Mn 'U.t"ni !'f !A$V ""V ,,M' r,",,rii' "f neen umlcilial for the mustim tion of l ilnplii nti ilieik, pnjinents inntiniied the surfaie tiollej line ti. Hibeirv The ,'P""1! ,," ,ln,,, of " mnir dUdiarge. l .int.. i i . . . ' . i ICiot tion. death. lommisHon in the work tl 1 he done ,y (lie North A.neil- enl,-e or ..minnmcnts due to . lunge inn Jtnilnav Constitii lion 'ompau.. of'"f status f allottee, all of wlmh cases Chiiago. The out of town n..,. " il ''" "ot onie wllhln tlu piotislons of the i build a poition of the line for KtTtl.SDH 1,0,,,ltt"J ",l- Tho linn fo, , i -. Hii'Tienduuj ail piou'des that when 1 .,' " i '",, . ' . ' ... l "Ming nward is niodlhetl. "no re ,.ui.. ., rmuii io iiusneiou. I lie Imbiiisement fioin the peison leceiving woik to. he done wns divided bv the mi allowance shai) he leiiuiiei.1 for allot spei lhcatious mtn i twentj nine items ments nud iilhtniimes alirudv paid nor ?nllr .'!. "r.',?!!? '"I '""i'M of ",n, vhM I,1V 'l-luctious be made from allot Mtj'X Ce'it;. rr "r1 ""ow-rs ", l ,n,i",,u th: over PeniiMuick cuek. LM.OIKI cubic feet '""' r'" 4"V. ' h'BUKe '" ,lnY,nl """lc of exchation. :w.(Kii) pounds of , ast '" l,"',1"!1; allotments nnd ullowunies. iron tubing. 'JOIHl Miuaif vauK of mac CT(PI'I whihe it is lonrlusueh shown adani paving. 000(1 feet of lumber, a 100 "1U ,," l''''"" leieiving the allow pounds of re enfonid stiel. togelhei anies, does mil lieui the lelationship with large iiunnlities of giidei nnd T to the enlisted man whh h is lequired by ails. the ad mid ei opt in ines of mintfest While the pi Ices asked In (he diiTcrent fiaud " Items wpm1 double and in smiie institutes .,.. . t . i tieble the amount paid foi the am... ,. .. ,,1"e1,1'""1," "( "'," ",k. ,,,,,l,l1,,,'' lerials nnd woik piioi to the war. the ,"m, ,h"1 ,1", "' ' ,"""' I1,,t K"' WKai sums hid were lowtr in tin- nggtesate tll,( '" " pcison receiving pavrntdt to than had been estimated lit Him tot wlmh he was not entitled, but simplv .Twining, vvlilt h was S400 (MM). telejses the huienii fiom the clutt of Hie bidileiH nml nggifgiile Hiiiouiit of obtiiiniui: lelnihuisenient. When n le Cnmpcti, Tourists, Motorists make vour outdoor llfo more etijojabie He HS'iircd of warmth aid comfort on your trips b adding: a Makrtln army ICanKft to your outfit u will need u. ' aiil et on that trie uu nr nlannltii? hiur on from us now and mUe sure of lmvlnir it wlien nfelod I lieo blanketa are the anto t,rai1fl and tiiallly Tfe i.uppllcil tli I 1 C.otetn ment. Ilrancl new midi b u nnd old direct from our own nulla M.so si ii iu,i; nut iiomi. usr Oil to llr.tb or Oiford C.ri-j Size 42160 Welch! l'i Io i lb- 514. OO ka( ,,R (ftl 1 2! O-i.UW rilRKItlOlt 3AJ-" Ollte Drab Wtlil. S llm. Sire C.OtHV flfnrri f.rri. VVal 4 Ilia. Sl HCWHl S7.00 T." S19.50 llllte Drnb VVnt. Io 1". Iln. sle filJH4 Dark l. Illiip " ti. S lbi Mle ShH4 ss.oo 1Iri,v,i.i;,,,;It S22.00 Ken h Phipi Tost PIU.rlD to any Rsidrxa lit lip Lnufd Nta, SEND REMITTANCE WITH ORDER Immediate delUen old under money Dat.K jjuaraniee MAKETLA COMPANY ell II. Brevet llldt . Btb nnd Climtnot I'niiiiaeinnm. i'a. slgnedly tlcc against Ameiican firms or the na tionals of any other associated coun- ... , , ...I 1 T !.. -,... try, as tias nccti '''"..- ;u"; ' interested in the development of juvc ccivaoie, now ever. ....... . ..., - , mu, nKo o ,.oniIimn,ty 00Ilters. Mich nlaxity in the Rjstemof censm-lj,, mmls were vidcil ,,0 f,n. Fhin and handling, or such an absence"; .. ,imrTu . i,t ,, ,,m - . . - ..!,, 1. -mo "!' uvuiv..on-vnu..d, mhi. itjr ........ , 1'icipcitiv-- ii.iiv.il i4Vv in.ltll I III oi uio prope. Au.rKiiu.ui ... ...- uu.. this time there was i!o hall suppoi ted i feet on Trout slieet near Anh. and . tluough which the cables Slid mails , th ., .,, rhildten could nltiv upon the passage of the iiicasiiie mo- vpass, as permits au occasional individual j jI1(oorSi ihe hall to be dedicated Mon- Pova''' m'1 ue asked for completing this to abstract business infoimation of 11 joy evening is the result of a dciuniid I I,oltiou of tll(; supeiRtructure. valuable and conhdential nature. it for n iIacc where ibildreii, and grow il ls conceivable, too, that interests nu- UpS( too, could gather in the eveniuj; tagomsuc io cut' couiiuuiuice u. uuu- 1 ior social enjomcnt. The seating cu- Thc'Dcpaitnient of'Pitv Tiansit will open bids on the L'L'd instant for tho c oiihtruc tion of the supeisti uctutp of I the Vraukfoid i line south from Cjil- , lowhill to within about 100 feet of At ill stieet. vvheie the couiiettiou is to be made with the MaiKet street subway line. A bill is now pending in Conn'- , ul pioiidtugfor the condemnation of piopcilies which now oniipj this 100 cable commcicial lelations between the United States and the Allies have scietl upon and emphasized such isolated cases of laxity as may have, occmrcd pacitj is 500. A spacious stage with sufficient seeneiy for. the produitioiiof nmateur pla.vs ib also provided. Judge Urovvn will be the principal to conduct a campaign, the motives, of I speaker on the opening night. Ho will wrntr.1i nntwl lint 1.P rnllp into. 1 hr followed liv .Iiultreu TTMef IV ('innn W w .u,.. r--..i nU(1 .Kaymond MncXeille, aUo of the Want Abuses Collected "Whatever the mciits may be of the The tlepailmcut will also receive bids on the Lllth instant foi the t onsti ut turn of two waiting stations, at Kensington find Alleghcnv avenues and Kensington avenue nnd Somerset stieet. nnd it is expected that'befoie the dose of the month, including vesieidaj's letting, i .ontracts will nn.ve ueen cnlereil into by the Dcpaitinont of Citv Tiansit involv iug an nxpcndituie of about SI, 000,000. Funds 'or Officers and Enlisted Men Hi the U. S. Army and Navy nnd will. Red Croii or Y. M. C. A. The Safest Way To carry fund it by Traveler' Letters of Credit which we iuue free of commieaion. To tend fundi ! by Mail or Cable Tranifer ' which may be made through ul. WE HAVE OUR OWN AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE IN FRANCE WITH HEADQUARTERS AT THE OFFICE OF CREDIT COMMERCIAL DE FRANCE 20 RUE LAFAYETTE, PARIS Brown Brothers & Go. Fourth and Chest nut Sitibets PHIl.ADEI.rHL Municipal Court, and KUwood J. Kotnn. Judge Brown hns Dccu particularly 111- coutroversy which has nrisen over the handling of American cables and mails In European offices, and obviously all the facts upon which to pass deliberate judgment arc not obtainable, it would , STtt.&SS XeoUhye goTernST'WHITE WING" IN ARDMORE after a judicial examination of all the teiestcd in the development of such ten ters, ns, in his opinion, it provides an excellent means for the keeping of mis chievous youths oft the streets a.t night. information which' mny be placed be fore it, in issuing a statement of the fa,cts in the case or in iecinmcndiug such , other action ns the facts may warrant. "If the facts developed upon exami nation of all the evident e in the .case bear out the contention that the pres ent method of handling cables and mails in Kutopeau ofhees is being util ized to the disadvantage of the Ameri can business men, a presentation of the facts through the pioper diplomatic channels would, undoubtedly be suf ficient to correct the abuses proven, re gardless of whether thev have crept into spccinl financing onunittee js v isit the system through ofheial or individual ing business men to obtain contribu laxity." i tious for the work fiom them. But One lyian In New Street Clean . Ing Department A stieet-cleauiug department foi Aidmoie will be u reality in a few. weeks. It will -consist o one "whicoJ wing," to be employed by the Ardmoie Chamber of Commerce. His job will consist of keeping Lancaster avenue, tluough the business section of the town, thoioughly clean. Thomas Cronin, of the business or ganisation, will unofficially net ns "chief of the strtjet-t leaning depait-i meut," to see that the "white wing") docs not glow weary in well doing A !;). lra Till en v Suits and Dresses for Large and Stout Women Our Specialty .?- i R M It IN V (ireat Cconomg liale Raincoats and Rubber Goods Here's a vvondeiful oppoitunity just as "April showeis" are about to come upon us and laincoats and rubber goods ai'e sold at a premium elsewhere at this season, yet Goodyear offeis these goods ?,t unpiecedented price slashings. Act quickly if you would share in hese wondprful savings. Diiect from factory to consumer is the reason for this lemaikable sale. Men s and Women's Raincoats For rain or shine. Styles of every description and color. Imported and domestic materials. Trench and plain models. $ 8 Economy Price $ 500 $12 Economy Price $ 7.50 $15 Economy Price $10.00 $17 Economy Price $12.50 $25 Economy Price $15.00 $45 Moleskin Trench . ' Coats, .$22.50- H Boys' and Girls' Raincoats2 r yMlfia WATERPROOF MONEy BELTS ..r.. RED RUBBER l .GLOVES HOT-WATER BOTTLES, JLJ .50, NOW JZ, OA, RUBBER KITCHEN m wnw y.tuu T ifc,Wb $9 HIP BOOTS T-. MEN'S RUBBERS TT 25c 75c 80c $4.50 75c Boots, Black Rubber Coats and Oil Clothing' at Special Prices "Keel" Ten.nis Shoes for Men, Women andhildren IK"" I I I I Skirts 3.98 4 $4.98 Wool poplln erge, ptiiuinids and s 1 1 K tilpecl taffet.is Some tilmnied with lnalclt luitloiis 01 neut tuck.cl fffeots. Mrert Hoor &Rrscfi& 923 MARKET STREET We WiU Open a Charge Account for You! Ihl'IIM) Fl 11(1 It n t i Flower-Trimmed Georgette Millinery $K.OO No conceplons with iiiIIhii stiaw clown?. Xevv simnnei slwdea peacock blue, white with black crowns, navj lilne and lieHo tiopa with sand tolor iiuwns irt 1 loor 1 . mm Umm mL ! t Greatest Variety and Newest Suits, Dolmans an Dressesdt -9 I I Are Ready Here New styles auive on every ex piess from New Yoik greatly adding to our aheady-laige as soj tment of styles. You will not find So many styles anwheie else in the city at $25.00. $1.25 Muslin Envelope Chemise 98c l.iue tilmmed In fiont hikI hack. Mali ff-fe-ts for choice. Htreet Klour dm, rrr " ' ' Exceptional Group of Silk Georgette , Waists $.98 rkl Gmf-) 3 1... .n. AVISItllftdjl I for the show !oei .n.vv IHhm pvtiresed fn hofln ami pmhroldetv Xeiv collar v' effeds White, flesh nnd new suit Hhatles AritKhT vi.uok Silk Crepe de . Chine Envelope Chemise $J.98 Sioies of neat la trimmed stvleR street Hour I IlkmlWl-TTlliik.. The Best Showing of Newest Suits and Dolmans .Nowhere in the (.Its will, vou find bo mauv ntylea at this popular price All the new sljles- and newest braid nud button tilmmlnir(. Made of all-wool pop lins and eeiges $ 14 Women's EASTER DRESSES $Q,98 n. ... nl11. milium .... ... a...I.I....a .....1 ..11 K ni rich sill: satina: taffetas, eeorcetle combinations und all- wool series. Kveiv new trimming effect embrared. All the new and popular colorings. ,98HZ STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER AS A COURTESY TO THE LITTLE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WHO HAVE VACATION THIS WEEK, THIS INFORMATION IS ALL ABOUT " Nevr VafhiQr$ & the ltmter GbfloratiQii 6 The New Apparel for School Girls THE Girls' Store is "receiving" this week the hundreds of little ladies who have more time than usual to go a-shopping. Hosts and hosts of pretty new things are ready. t Intermediate Girls' Suits, $22.50 to $39.50 For the hard-to-tit girl are Suits of navy blue serge and shepherd checks, in belted, box and Norfolk styles, with skirts to shoe-top; 12 to 16 years. j Intermediate Girls' Dresses, From $15.00 to $29.50 Lovely Silk Frocks in "many attractive straight-line jacket and chemise effects; tunic, panel, tucked and ruffled skirts. Of taffeta, in navy blue, Copenhagen blue, rose, tan and taupe. Sizes 12, 14 and 16 years. The Dress sketched, $17.o0. Girls' Sprjng Coats, From $15.00 to $29.50 Fancy belted and flare-back Cbats with novelty pockets ; also short, double-breasted Sports Coats. Of serge and checked and plain velours. Blue and tan. Sizes 10 to 16 years. Girls' White Dresses, $5.75 to $21.50 Of sheer white batiste,' voile and or gandie, in dainty jacket, panel and chemise styles, effectively trimmed with Valenci ennes lace and insertion, and with soft ribbon girdles; 6 to 14 years. Girls' Fine Chambray Wash Dresses at $9.75 Of fine chambray, in mais, rose, shell pink and pale blue, with organdie cellar1 and cuffs. Empire, panel and yoke styles; collar, cuffs and pockets hand embi-oidered ; hand-made hem. Sizes 6, 8 and 10 years. Girls' New Regulation Dresses in Blue, $5.00 Straight plaited yoke Dresses of blue Hague cloth, with braid-trimmed sailor collar and cuffs; detachable white shield. Sizes 6 to 12 years. See sketch. r- - S rawbridsf 1 .'lothlr icond Floor, Maikn re t THERE'S LASTING WEAR AS WELL AS SMART STYLE IN OUR BOYS' CLOTHING FOR EASTER 0 F COURSE you want him to look his ybest on Easter Sunday that's one of the reasons whv" you are going to buy his Spring Suit this week. Bjt what about-the many, many days to come after Easter? Wil the Suit withstand the rigors of springtime play? That's one of the reasons why it is such a pleasure and a sure, safe investment to buy Boys' Clothing here. Rest assured, we'e seen to it that no Suit can enter our stock unless it is made in a way and of fabrics which guarantee lasting serviceability and a full dollar's value for every dollar of the price: Spring Suits $8.50 and $10.00 Of durable mixed cheviots in a smart belted style for boys 7 to 17 years. Thor oughly made, and with each pair of knick erbockers full-lined. Spring Suits $16.50 and $18.00 Of handsome mixed cheviots, homespuns and all-wool blue serges, in several trim Spring Suits $20.00 and $22.50 Of fine twill all-wool serges and other handsome fabrics, in scores of good styles including many of the novel waist-line effects for boys of 8 to 18 years. Blue Serge Knickerbockers Separate Knickerbockers which will help to lengthen the life of many a play worn blue serge suit. Sizes 8 to 18 vears $2.50 and $3.00. new styles for boys of 8 to 18 years. Wonderful Variety of New Wash Suits Becoming little styles for tiny lads of . to 9 years, jn a variety of good fast-color washable fabrics. A col lection of special value interest is made up of Chambray "Middy" Suits, in blue, green, brown and gray, at $3.75 and $4.00. Boys' Neckwear A gieat vau'ety of fain ins and patterns to jive the finish ing touch to t)i 1'astei cos tume. Fimi-'n-hands, S0c, t'fic ami $1.00. Windsoi Ties, ;!3c and 00c. MrAtvbrlilit I ' Uiihiir Vlnle 1 Marl et 'llr'cl ,,- . ttrattbiMkf A Clolliler yn-qnd Hoor Klltrt street Kant Girls' Easter Millinery THE new Pokes, large and small the one shown in the sketch, $10.00. The new cape-lines ' with flower trim ming and velvet streamers; the lovely droop-brim Leghorns; smart Tailored Sailors and rough-straw Mush rooms and a host of other delightful new Hats, in styles for little Miss Six-years-old up to her debutante sister. Trimmed Hats, $5.00 to $12.00. Tailored and Sports Hats, $1.95 to $8.00. &- Stra.wbrld t Clothier Second Floor, VVt Easter Frocks For Little Maids of 2 to 6 Special at $2.95 Quaint Dresses of or gandie in buff, old rose or lavender; with a deep sur plice collar of white organdie tying in a sash igua.l at Hand-smocked Dresses of white voile, fastened in front, trimmed with crochet ' buttons; with turn-over col lar, cuffs and pockets of colored voile. Straight Dresses, so be coming to small girls spe cial at $2.95. 3(rirllir Clothier Third Ploof Wat Girls' Capet and .Girls' Regulation, Dresses . $ Qj Of-'blui and !' uhll. llnaii- Girls' Lingerie Dresses , $t qq aaca and em- t Girls' Silk Coat . . . $E Qg tir setaes. and I'" Dresses . $7 Qfi . In neat plald. fW f Klatw from I to " . IS STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER. S;l w - .. " ... i ., tj. ih WfrovM,. .med. Bl' to U 3Bwr, A year ttr i a' OIF STYLE JOMy i,t r r vTfmmmi