I v. Li -'V-'. rfv & EVENING .PUBLIC LEDGER-rHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, JKAY i, Win 9 r r n" fr 1 ERICANS REPULSE BOLSHEVIK ATTACK Suffer First Siberian Casualties in Defending Railroad Re enforcements Rushed ' FACING 10,000 RED SOLDIERS PHONE GIRL GETS " D. S. M. ABROAD Gimbel Brothers STORK no r:so wMryWii W$$ Gimbel Brothers t i s.n STORE HOURS 9 to S.-.10 Gimbel Brothers Monduy, May 26, 1919 V, 'J& Grace D. Banker, Chief Oper ator, "Assured Phone System's Success at St. Mihiel" by the Associated Press Vladivostok, Mn.v 20. Tlio first cas ualties in the American expeditionary force in Siberia were experienced May 21, when three Americans were slightly wounded. They were pursuing through the hills Rolshevists who had attached n running train guarded by Americans torfy miles northeast of Vladivostok", j near Shkotova, at the bend ot 1'ssuri bay, in the maritime province, which s seething with disorder nnd molt ngainst the nutliorily of Admiral lol eliuls. The attack occurred on the route to the Kuchnn mines, pn the section ot the Vailrond under Ameiicnn protection as (i result ot tlio, inter-Allied ngi cement. Vben the train was tired upon, the Americans gave thrco hours' rliiw. tir ing wheicrer they mv the lli-rlng I!ol thevists. Additional Amerlcnn troops ave been disnatched to tie Sdclinn istrict. It in not expected they will I t.uve difficulty in handling tiic yltuntion, t'espitc reports from Kolchak goi em inent sources thnt the orgnnied bands ot Knishcvists plumber 10.000. The Americans are operating in the wild nnd hilly country in extremely wet and foggy weather, but nrc "enrrjing ou" magnificently. Major (Jcneral William S. (Jinvcs, commander ot the American expedi tionary force, returned to Vladivostok Hay 22, after an inspection' ot the luehau district. The attack on the tain is considered an overt act. in 1piv iHC the proclamation of (Jcneral (irnves I'mt no faction should interfere witn tie operation of the railroad. The llolshevists are believed 1o hac been tcsting'thc attitude of the Ameri cans. The promptness with which the Americans indicted punishment on the liolshevists has cheered the Kolchak gotcrnment, which expects an aclhc ampnign by them. (Jenernl !rnes, however, sujs the American policy has not been cbnnged, and that the Amerl cnn troops nic merely protecting the inilrond from all who interfere with the transport of supplies and passen Coblenr, May 22 (delayed). Ilcioro a' crowd of admiring ollieers nnd en listed mw Miss Grace I). Hanker, of I'nssalc, X. .1., received the Distin guished Seijlce Medal from Lieutenant (Jenernl Hunter Liggett, commander of ho first army, at army headquarters today. Miss r.anker is chief ojierator ot the army telephone service here and has been ocrsens one jear at central head nuarteis and with the first army. The citation reads: "Hv exceedingly meritorious and dis tinguished service, nnd by untiring de votion to her exneting duties under try ing conditions, she did much ti) assure the success of the telephone systm during the operations ngninst the St. Mihiel salient and north ot Verdun." SHOTS EXCITE BERLIN Parade of Wounded Halted by Firing In Air Iterlin, May 2-1 (deln)cil). Down tonvHerlln was thrown into a s(ate of wild excitement at -i, o'clock this after noon by machine-sun filing in filter den Linden. Those in the neighborhood fled for tatety, but others swnnned.to tiic scene. The sh'ioting was dueto a large group ot wounded men insisting on parading ('espitc the orde." of (lustine Xnske, minister of national defense, prohibiting professions during the period of lnnrtifll law. (M)e,rnment tioops broke up the demonstration by filing in the air. SWIS SEEK TEUTON COAL Commercial Agreement In Prospect. Will Operate German Colliery Heme, Mnj "U. Switzerland is on cluding with Germany a new commer cial contention which will grant Swit zerland German coal in exchange for Swiss cattle and produce. At thvs!"nc "mc negotiations have been begun by a Swiss concern to piir chase a German colliery near I'ochum. AI r.KTISKUKT AIVKHT1HKJIKNT When Chestnut Street is called the '.'Fifth Avenue" of Philadelphia it is intended as a compliment, but old residentcrs do not consider the comparison altogether felicitous. While the shops on both sticets carry the latest'and best articles, their aims and mode of attracting custom are diametiically opposed. On one street the best is put in the win dow on the other the most exclusive models are rarely paiadcd; on one garish display is the keynote on the other, quiet elegance and dignity. ' AMATEUR photographers always have1 a rollicking good time taking their jolly crowd on Memorial Day, and there is every reason to believe that this year more of your pictures will be wanted as souvenirs than ever before, so don't jet them be spoiled in the develop ing, printing and enlarging, as many of mine were before I went to Frank J. Curry's, 812 Chestnut street. He does an enormous business in Cameras and "The Better Kind" of Developing, Printing and Enlarging for amateurs, in the shortest time and for the smallest prices, though he himself pays the highest salaries to his workmen, thus insuring com petent help. The shop, too, is right m the heart of the downtown shop ping district, and most convenient to the many lines of cars that run to the suburbs. I THE "Mayflower" has made an other record-breaking trip! Not an antiquated boat ladencd with Pilgrim Fathers, but a perfect Peach, ladened with all the honey, sunshine and fragrance of the warm and balmv South. Its port of anchor is Henry R. Hallowell & Son's, Broad street below Chestnut, where its real peachy odor permeates the entire shop, for these whtfe Georgia Peaches make up in quality what they lack in size, and being the very first peach to reach tho North this season, taste doubly good. Generally, the Florida peaches get here ahead, but this year to Georgia, the great est peach-growing district in the world, goes the glory of being first in the. field; to the Hallowells goes the honor of offering them first and to you comes the chance of eating .them first! WHEN summqr comes you will need light and airy coverings for your floors, especially for the porch or sun parlor; but, as with every other purchasable article, the best-liked designs, weaves and colors are bound to be picked out by Mrs. Sensible Early Bird while Mrs. Slow Coach is making up her nund. At Fritz & La Rue. 1124 Chestnut street, there is a collection of handsome Japanese Fiber Rugs unsurpassed for looks, service and price, covering many sizes, patterns and a largo va riety of weaves in plain, basket or herringbone effects, all heavy, dur ablo and impervious to the weather. The Alpha Tea, La Belle and Itma come with colored borders; tho Tat suta have a two-tone effect due to a colored warp, while the serviceable Kobe are entirely in the natural shade. , RIDAL Chests of flat silver are certainly among iiio i toTnninir nf the many handsome presents suggested by Bailey, Banks - m 4 . - u. 4-L A TllMA VITA -I & liiddle uompany iv "" ding. The mahogany chests them selves, looking much like dear little Colonial chests of drawers, vary greatly in size and price, from those holding only a few dozen pieces to those containing fifteen or sixteen dozen, covering every imaginable plain or fancy knife, fork and spoon for serving table delicacies." In the ..it.mg. ton. there is the widest choice: Mario Antoinette, .always dainty and graceful; Louis XVI and ,-, . i Im'ivtpp nnd TYinrft or nate; while Adam, Sheraton, Lady Mary, Fairfax and Pointed Antique are among the plainer designs. And all of this flat silver may be bought separately py the dozen or m any quantity. B "No-Moth" (sold by the House Fur. nishing Store of J. Franklin Miller, 1612 Chestnut street) was discov ered no scientific method of killing them off was put into practice. The moth worm, as soon as hatched, eats the fabrics the. eggs were laid on; tho time, then, to exterminate moths iswhile they aie searching feeding grounds for their eggs. If these can not be found they soon die, and where "No-Moth," a .highly concentrated essence of cedar, is hung they will not lay. It diffuses a delightful wild wood fragrance, so different from the usual rank odor of moth preven tives, and placed in rooms, closets, boxes or pianos rendeis them prac tically mothproof. BIRDMEN, whose venturesome ltignts to f.urope mieu up wun admira tion, have played a noble part through the war, and whilosome will rontfnno the hazardous came of conquering tho air, dozens are once " ' t more becoming humble denizens of the earth, Avhere well-made clothing, "$ instead of wings, speeds them on the road to success. At Jacob Reed's J''71 .lovoi'nnp.l Indent, in flnnnels nndV cheviots of expressly prepared designs. . This model has the well-tailored, straight-up military shoulders favored by C English drapers; tho waist, though definitely incurved, can be worn with i . conuort; we syieppara tapeia hbx mwi curium kiuuu, mm jiuwu jwtnc, : 'tkftoMLuyi) wl ERE you ever unfoitunate enough to be burned out? If so, you will have had snmn experience with the red tape that must be undergone before the matter of insurance can be settled, and can more readily understand why Oppen heim, Collins & Co., of Chestnut and 12th streets, have been so delayed in making any definite announcement. At last the loss on their building and valuable meichandise has been ad justed, and they can get down to 'dots" if I may call anything so infinite as their business by such an infinitesimal name. Their architects and builders have all plans drawn up, and have promised to finish the first two floors in about four weeks long before that, however, I know one curious woman who expects to take a look and "pass on" what she sees! D EATH to destructive clothes In inil. tions of dollars' worth of dam- Summer Furniture AT GIMBELS Means moths! Ihcse pests do mil. age a year, because until Reefer's WmmMmm a i iiajA"'-Ar at" VSi dF--L I ij- viva -ssJ JHsMFzSnpPFr..,. Everything for out-of-doors furnishing, from the cutest, homiest bird-houses (no, sir, they never raise their rents!) to imposing sum mer Houses, big enough to serve tea in. And lawn-chairs with big, broad reading-arms. And as fascinating rustic fences, with swinging gates or arbor-gateway, as ever sped a summer woo Everything for sun-parlors little or big. Or for the porch living-rooms that are a favorite feature of America's summering. Or for cosy bungalows and "cunning cottages." For sum mer hotels and country clubs and wonderful big roomed big summer homes. Reed Suites That Range From Three to Thirteen Come in a Most Unique Variety of Finishes llfimmnmnfliT : I JCTj JL JLIJLLJJLJL jC jli ' $$ Ir-L Gvt "n m rvLv -cs&sttA - t iP r Mi Pieces J "Natural" which meajis just the clear shellac. Verdi two tone green. "Old" ivory and "straight" ivory. Baronial brown and dead brown and chocolate brown. Lavender what a "violet room" it makes! French gray and stone gray. And the wonderful enamel colors brilliant black (how it brings out the gay cretonne colors!); strong blue; and a rich salmon with a cretonne that "goes on" from its , roses blooming in exotic beauty color, color, everywhere color exact tint through all the shades in its "harmony." , Those Cretonnes! Furniture artist-designers picked them out with most discern ing eyes huge birds of Paradise that flaunt a dozen gay colors; or rural scenes that take a whole davenport to stage their whole story;' Suite Suite- at $55, with -with cushion Threc-Piece Reed loose cushion seats. . Thrce-Piece Reed seats at $140. Three-Piece Brown Reed Suite at $55. Three-Piece Reed Suite with loose cushions and upholstered back at $45. Three-Piece Enameled Suite Arm Chair, Rocker and Settee at $65. Eight-Piece Reed Mulberry Suite, with cre tonne at $325. Eight-Piece Reed Mulberry Suite, with cre tonne backs consisting of settee, chair, rocker; "love seat," bench, desk, side chair and table, and three pillows at $900. Seven-Piece Reed Suite consisting of desk, two arm chairs, desk, table, side chair and chaise longue at $500. Six-Piece Enameled Reed Suite, dark en amel, loose cushion seats consisting of sofa, arm chair, rocker, side chair, table and stool at 195.00 Seven-Piece Reed Suite loose cushion seats at $225. Eight-Piece Lavender and Gold Reed Suite, with loose cushion seats and upholstered backs at $215. r-C Thirtcen-Piece Suite at $400. Five-Piece Rrrd Suite, with extra large, davenport at $210. Three-Piece Reed Suite, with large daven-. port at $65. Three-Piece Reed Suite, in Old Ivory Fin ish at 165. Ten-Piece Belmar Suite, green-enameled at $275. Plenty of Unique, Single Pieces in . Reed Furniture Plenty of useful pieces artistic to look at, no matter how utilitarian their purpose may be. Plenty of the "luxury-pieces" the chaises longues the muffin stands the huge, deep-cushioned, take-a-nap-in-me davenports even stunning combination affairs such as that one with a fernery at each end, an "electric aquarium" in the middle and a fascinating bird-cage hanging over it. Decorated Enameled Arm Chair with loose cushion at $9.50. Large Arm Chair, pockets at each arm, covered with cretonne at $80. Enameled Arm Chair, pockets in each arm, with cretonne seats and backs covered Fascinating Decorated Breakfast For the Porch-Room Breakfast Habit they're comfortable! Tables with little Rockers or Arm Chairs at $9.50. Reed Table Lamp at $13 and $25. Reed Chaise Longue at $55. Reed Davenport Table at $15. Blue Reed Table at $45. Oblong' Reed Table, with glass top $60. Tea Wagon at $18. Arm Chairs and Rockers at $25 each. Reed Lamp at $16.50. Reed Table at $8. Reed Chair oe Rocker at $25 each. Rockers at $15. Arm Chairs at $4.75, $8, $14, $30, $10.50, $12.50 and $18.00. Round Table at $8. Square Tables at $6. Oblong Table at $22. Tea Wagon at $20. Table at $8.50. Chaise Longues at $45 and $67.50. Reed Tables at $8. Rockers at $14, $10.50 and $5.50. Arm Chairs or Rockers at $16.50. Reed Day Bed, spring seat at $95. Oddly shaped chairs and oh, but additional end-tables that act as extensions. Painted in charmingly original ways summery alike designs. Blue and Brown Decorated Breakfast Room Suite eight pieces at $135 Eight-Piece Ivory and in color-tones and in velour at $90. Round Table at $15. Large Table, with glass top at $60. Large Chaise Longue at $150. Reed desk, glass top, glass drawer pulls at $80. Reed divan, loose cushion seat, covered with mulberry velour at $165. Curved Shape Reed Table, glass top at $140. Love Seat at $200. Electric Lamp at $25. Ferneries at $6.50. Pedestal Bird-Cages at $10. Combination fernery, electric aquarium and birdcage at $50. Muffin Stands at $6. Sewing Stands at $12. Room Suite at $135, Eight-Piece French Suite at $135. Eight-Piece Walnut at $145. Six-Piece Green Blue Breakfast Gray Breakfast Room Breakfast Room Suite Decorated Breakfast Gray Breakfast Room Breakfast Room Suite Room Suite at $45. Eight-Piece French Suite: at $145. Eight-Piece Mikado at $220. Eight-Piece Traymore Breakfast Room Suite at $175. Six-Piece Copenhagen Breakfast Room Suite at $120. r 'yard" and right The right pieces, in the right treatments, for small city pieces in right treatments, for a great country estate's lawn. Ten-foot Cedar Arch Way at $20. Rustic Cedar Canopy Settee, waterproof- rr SMt nt $9. a - Cedar Settees at $3.50. Cedar Tables at $9.50. Cedar Arm Chairs at $3, $6 and $6.50. Rustic Cedar Flower Stands at $2.50 and $2. GimboU, Sixth flooi Cedar Summer House at $60. Cedar Biid Houses at $1. Rustic Cedar Tabourette at $1. Rustic Cedar Fence at $25. Rustic Cedar Gate Way at $32. Rustic Cedar Pergola at $60. Were There Ever Such Cretonnes as This Summer s! t Were there ever half so many uses found for them before! Porches furnished in cretonne. Summerhouses slip-covered in cre- Fifteen Designs at 25c Twenty Designs at 80c TwentyDesigns at 35c Twenty-five Designs at 85c Thirty Designs at 40c Twenty Designs at 95c Thirty-five Designs at 50c I Twenty Designs at $1 Twenty-five Designs at 65c I Fifteen Designs at $1.35 Twenty Designs at 75c I Ten Designs at $1.50 Dainty designs that echo the dainty-taste of famous French beauties. Chinese designs with their inevitable note of black that "sharpens" the whole design. "Art designs" fruits in "flat" colors; flowers that never grew on land or sea or anywhere but a dreamer's brain garden 1 Sunfast Curtains Made-Up : And Sunfast Madras By-the-Yard The madras, in all the "good" colors; 36 inches wide at 55c a yard. The made-up curtains $5 tc $10 a pair. Some with some without valances. . PoplinV and Reps and Damasks Variously at $1.65 to $3.50 a Yard Rose-color and blue and green most popular of the "summer colors." But wonderful choice-and here and there an "odd" shade for some spot that needs just a touch. tonnes. Bedrooms and living rooms and dining-rooms hung with cre tonne, upholstered in cretonne even table-fixings made of cretonne.- Dainty Summer Curtaining Fabrics at 20c, 30c, 50c, 65c and 75c Snowy-white the "look of ever in fresh curtains," And creamy-tinted a soft, lovely "blending" touch. Variously scrims, filet-nets and muslins. Odd Bits for Odd Places ' 1H; aUKpiJiUll tupciH IlIJA HU lUflviu Btvs, i'u imtw, Jintw, 1 ' I U IJ L I UlJIIillhlV JIUMUVftl . UltJlltUl i;gwrnmnp aunng xne war, are again m pisam BYiacnce, liimill.l. Illllf I lllilUI' VWUTU A W n 'NINTH ' L-. . , . Cedar Boxes at $10.75 to $45 that defv Mr." . . . ' T ' M Moth and all his wiles. JM i UJJ i. !T en . . Curtains to match at $2.50 a pair. Cretonne nllows at 95c to $2.75. 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