:.vf ' StiAVVsJi-JfWti-SpS s1 T'v A EVENING?- PUBLIC LED QEK PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1919 5 ' '''tft$F$$$''-i' 'rr.iSff--S''- E R APPROVES RAIL REFERENDUW1 ,Ten Proposals of National Body Anticipating Return of Roads Are Adopted EMPLOYES OF STORE TO AID VICTORY FETE Strawbrldga 81ngers to Co-oper-erato With Victor Herbert's Orchestra at Willow Grove FAVORS FEDERAL CONTROL ,f Proposals for remedial legislation as affecting railroads In this country -were unanimously agreed to yesterday by uic , miiaaeipnia unamDcr 01 -ommertc, V which, through its executive committee, voted affirmatively on Referendum No. t'2S of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. This referendum embodies the recom mendations of the committee of rail i, roads of the national chamber. The ten recommendations are: -First. Adherence to the policy of cor " porate ownership and operation, with comprehensive regulation. Second. Return of roads to corporate operation as soon as remedial legisla tion can be enacted. Third. Adherence to the period of fed eral control as now fixed unless and un til impossibility of remedial legislation in this period clearly appears. Fourth. Permission for consolidation in the public interest, with prior ap proval by government authority, in a limited number of strong, competing systems;. Fifth. A lcfiuiremcnt that rniiroau companies engaging in iuterstntc com merce become federal corporations, with rights of taxation and police regulation reserved for btatcs. Sixth. Exclusive federal regulation of capital expenditures and security issues of railroads engaged in interstate com merce, with provision for notice and hearing for state authority. Seventh. Federal regulation of intra state rates affecting interstate com merce. Eighth. A statutory rule providing that rates in each traffic section shall yield an adequate return on a fair value of the property as determined by public authority. Ninth. Payment into a fund pf a share of the excess earned by any rail road) system under application of the The feature of the all-day celebration of victory and peace nt Willow Grove tomorrow, in which the Strawbridge & Clothier Chorus will co-opcrato with the Victor Herbert Orchestra, will be the first hearing of Ilenry Iladley's choral work, "The New Earth," which by an unexpected turn will have Its in terpretation on the very day the minds of all people will be turning to the thoughts expressed in the ode to which ho has given a musical setting for or chestra and chorus, and soloists of un usual power and beauty. The choral numbers, such as the one interpreting the "Sword of Deliverance Flaming Through the Night" : the great PLAN IS HELD UP Emergency Fleet Project May BS Placed in Hands of U. S. Corporation AWAIT WILSON'S RETURN the government In the Delaware district were built on land provided by realty corporations which operated the houses after they were built. The government took a mortgage on the land and on the buildings and advanced the money for needed improvements, such as paving, sidewalks, water mains, etc. Fleet Corporation officials believe they can dispose of the properties with out a 10 per cent loss if they are div nntod nf nt mice For this reason they are not enthusiastic over being hold up by the plan of the Housing Corpora tion, which has the backing of Secre tary of Labor Wilson and the President. The plan of the Emergency Fleet Cor poration to dispose of its housing prop erties in Philadelphia and vicinity as foon as possible has been held up, pend ing the return of President Wilon. It was learned today it is the administra tion s intention to place all the govern ment nouslng proiects and the details of their disposal in the hands of the United States Housing Corporation, a step which probablv will relieve the Emer gency Fleet Corporation of the manage ment of the properties adjacent to ship ards in the Delaware river district". The President has asked Congress for on appropriation ot $;:.ilii).uuo to permit male chorus on the words, O Winds! the housing corporation to continue its ot strengtn tnat mow Across me wonc Reaches of Eternal Space" ; the mixed chorus, "The Rivers of the World Tlow Red Across the Earth," and the great finale, "The Song of the Marching Men," In dynamic contrasts and the vocal color effects represent Mr. Had ley at his best, while he has given spe cial musical significance to a recruiting refrain, "And Vnder and Over and TkHn..U Ti- 11 T ITahi l,ft Sftnff nf xuiuubu ,, ,,, moi .... --,., ,..,! ,n5; ,,, .,,-1 .,,.!,. I ,iVill... Marching Men ; which is characteristic' oiuch 021 wetini.hedevonl'nh;; of the ode, while it treats of war and no boing avaiiubic for ,.cul,ano,. At peace and victory, iooks to uic iuiuh , iinton Village 471! houses were com In Philadelphia the fleet corporation constructed loo'.i houses, of which 1110 were nnisheu and occupied on June 14. Work still is under way on 443 houses, which will be completed August 1. lie sides these houses the fleet official-! purchased 436 houses, all of which are occupied at present, 324 of them having been sold, and now occupied by owners, and 112 unsold, but rented. In addition, the fleet corporation of the"March of Brothers Keeping in Step in a New Earth." Mr. Hadlcy, whose symphonies ap pear on the list of all the great or chestras nnd whose latest opera will be interpreted at the Metropolitan next winter, will conduct his new work. His wife, Inez Barbour, will sing the so prano solo, with the quartet, consist ing of Clara Yocum Joyce, contralto; Nicholas Douty, tenor, and Horace R. Hood, baritone. The choral program for the two concerts in tne ancrnoou and the two in the evening will be under i local direction, with Victor Herbert conducting two special choruses of ui. own and the purely orchestral numbers. ti,o nlmrnl numbers are not only ppropriate to the victory festival idea plettd, at Morgan Village nluet -two, Sun Village 430 and South Philadelphia 200. Three hundred and twenty were constructed at llarrinuu. Pa., 147 at (iloucester, N. .1., and 100 out of a proposed 282 at Sun Hill. Chester, l'a. Just how the properties will bo sold has not been determined, but the recent announcement of the Housing Corpo ration that government plots at Beth- lenem, .Hilton, llutler and Erie. l'a.,. will ' be offered to home seekers and the project at Oregon avenue and Broad s-trcet, Philadelphia, probably would be disposed of in this manner is taken as an indication that the shipyard houses also will be sold to individuals who desire to Jive in them. Nearly all the houses constructed by Spending $720 a Minute Over the counters of retail stores, Delineator families spend $12 a second for dry goods and ready - to - wear garments; $43,478 an hour; $434,782 every business day. They spend twice this amount for food and pro portionately for every article used in prosperous, progres sive homes. This audience is as receptive as it is vast, and the way to reach them is through the advertising columns of TflR elineafor The Maqazine In One Million Homes . 1 ..... .., AA..tfoMn U.,- tl.ntr OPprnfllflte the WOrk IU lUi-m aDOVe siauuory ruie uvei uu t.lu...., uu, ....... .rl;s tn mlnlm,,m rotnm unon their value of I composers. Among other new worKS in nroDertv. this fund to be used as Con gress directs for strengthening general railroad credit and increasing general railroad efficiency. Tenth. A federal transportation board to promote development of a national system of rail, water and highwav transportation nnd articulation of all transportation facilities. In announcing the result of the ac tion taken by the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce yesterday it was said that the national chamber seeks to obtain an expression of sentiment throughout ,the country through this referendum in 'c rner tnac congress uu&ui uo 6uiw I formation of laws necessary to De cted before the railroads are turned & : to private operation. S-'-rAt the request of the municipal af fairs committee of the chamber the ex ecutive committee reaffirms the action ofSthe chamber in protesting to City Councils any reduction in the $3,000,- "000 fund for improvement of the water supply and also any reduction in the amount set aside for sewer construction. George E Pearson, general manager nf Riirrouehs. Wellcome & Co., ot kon don. England, told the executive com mittee of the plan of labor co-operation nnm In effect in Great Britain whereby collective bargaining between employers and employes is facilitated. LEGION TO AID SOLDIERS f John W. Brook, Jr., of Wyncote, Is Named State Employment Officer k American Legion will take over shortty the work of the War Depart ment in attempting to find work for re- sailors, according ,ifrAl crtlrliprs and to George F. Tyler, chairman of thejiyar(- Tw0 five-year-olds Marion Ura be heard will be a peace amuem Ralph Kinder, of Holy Trinity Church, Rittcnhouse Square, for chorus and tenor solo, which will be conducted by Mr. Kinder, while the Kipling Reces-:-i ' h TTnrrv Alexander Matthews. will again be rendered, to he conducted by Mr. Matthews, and "The Hymn of Peace and Good Will." by TJ illiam Arms Fisher, to bo conducted by Mr. rr:i.. Tl,n lnttpr's "Te Deum will be sung at the final concert in the evening. The day will have a patriotic close with Herbert's "American Choral Fantasy." to be interpreted by the Strawbridge & Clothier Chorus, solo ists and orchestra. i KENDRICK HaTbIRTHDAY ! At 45 He Gives Party for Children and Aged at Country Club I Ninety-five aged men, eighty aged women and sixty children were guests yesterday of W. Freeland Kendnck at the Lu Lu Temple Country Club. They were taken to the club in motors, after a long ride in the country, and were entertained in royal fashion. This is the wav Mr. Kendrick observed his birthdays. Co-operating with Mr. Kendrick to make his forty-fifth birthday a rea event were Mayor and Mrs. Smith, all , the officials of the Lu Lu Temple Motor Club, many of the members and their t wives and officials of the Lu Lu Temple Country Club. One hundred and six I motorcars were required for the outing. Mr. Keudrick's guests were the men , from the Masonic Home on North Broad street, occupants of the Widows' Home, j at Broad and Cayuga streets, the chil dren from the Masonic Orphanage, Ttmnn stieet and the Roosevelt lsouie- 74&tfJi sssB&sr at' store closks 7 (P fgpyTllli ti ii inn Hi' i i i ii iim w $1.00 szes t o 1 years 923 MARKET STREET Two Special Groups of New Summer Dresse In the Most Desired Silks, at '.75 ia SURPRISE awaits e ery woman w ho will see these loe!y frocks at thi3 rea sonable 'price Satins, taffetas, g e orgettes and foulards In styles that ale pleaslngh different from the ordinary. Bfl Georgettes Satins Tricolettes 39 75 THESE are Identical with the ultra-smart creations featured In specialty bhops at much higher prices Trimming effects that are unique. Kery new summer coloi mg New Georgette Waists A Special Feature Qfe Aft A big tableful for tomorrow's Eell-'P'wUv Beaded, embroidered and lace-trimmed styles. street Fluor. Pennsylvania state executive committee of the legion's employment, ourenu. John W. Brook, Jr., of Wyncote, has been named state employment officer. In each of the posts of the legion an em ployment office will be located. The first state convention of the legion will take place in Harrisburg in October, when further plans for handling this problem will be discussed. MAJOR SIMPSON DUE TODAY Son Whom He Has Never Seen Will Welcome Officer Home Major David B. Simpson, of this city. Is expected to arrived at Newport News today in command of the Fifty-fourth Pioneer Infantry. There awaits him, at his home, 5043 Ludlow street, a three months' old son, David B. Simp son, Jr., whom the major has never Five hundred Philadelphia troops arc on board the troopship Artemus in Major Simpson's command. These are the first Philadelphians who served in the army of occupation to return home. Major Simpson was formerly a cap tain with the old First Regiment of this it and served with this detachment t thn Mexican border in 1010. He .r,f nhrnad with the Twenty-eighth Division and was later transferred. He was an official in the postoffice of this city and for several years the editor of the military department of the Vress. Besides the three months' old son, Mrs. Simpson, his wife, and a thirteen-year-old daughter, Beatrice, are ready to welcome Major Simpson. . , ATnTr ,i'niA rnn goin anu noiem-u .huj ..- ... youngest of the guests, and Mrs. Stew art, ninety-three, was the oldest. PATROLMAN CONVICTED ' Held Guilty of Assault Upon Camden Newspaperman Timothy Sullivan, a Pennsylvania Railroad special patrolman, was con victed last night before Judge Kates in the Camden Criminal Court of assault and battery on William Rothman, a Camden newspaperman. Witnesses tes tified that Sullivan on Sunday morning, May IS, ejected Rothman from the Cam- den ferry house anu wnen uotnman pro. tested clubbed him over the head. Sul livan will be sentenced Friday. PO9 Women's and Misses' ' Gingham Dresses 3 .75 A splen-Ci did value ( 1 n d eed Is e m - bra ced In these good qual Ity gingham frocks for street wear. Seeral styles tor choice. Women's $12.50 Silk SO. 75 Dresses O Satins and taffetas in newest styles. Wash . Gik-X2v Skirts i&gSJ $2.98 XZF$ Newest Summer Georgette Hats $ .iV in lleht nastel flower trimmings. Our Leader N o w t r a n s- p a r ent brim hats- Ma ?eut HOME OF STYLE AND ECONOMY 0$ Oil? UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, THIS STORE WILL BE CLOSED DAILY AT FIVE O'CLOCK Femur Hor TOv f IniHI II o ift Days ot i his K emarkable itrawbrid. Clot bier Anniv I ersarj Sale THE LAST FOUR DAYS of the most remarkable month of the year! Opportunities for saving money in every department of the Store will be many and varied TO-MORROW and until the last day of June. Tens of thou sands of customers have profited by the great values during this Sale, and the Anniversary Specials are still as attractive and almost as plentiful as at the beginning. (The Store closes at five o'clock.) Seeley's Adjusto Rupture Pad Increases efficiency if a truss 50 Ttumb Scnff fbfuUtor KIT jyyr wPill h GREATEST RUPTURE RETAINER The ielf-adjtutlnc feature of thi "Tad make It eir to wear, and the Thumb Screw Regulator allow of alterlnc pre ure at will. Most rupture trow tlonly wore beeanie trute that itemed rlrht In the betlnnlne were not. Oar Improved flcpllanee nnd advanced method Iniar Improvement for evrry rata and cure t B.C17r-T t?V 1A4 tt-1-..l fit. 50BSB frn KmCm K m Br JMM BrvanLavTLWa7 Jaflr alf j I CLEARANCE SALE USED CARS Greatest Values in Philadelphia HUDSON 1918 Sedan; like new $1735 CHEVROLET 8 cyl., 5 pass.; run 300 miles; perfect con- dition $1200 HUDSON 7 pass. ; splendid'condition $425 DODGE 5-pass. Touring; summer and winter top $750 MITCHELL7-pass. Touring; newly refinished; great bar gain $600 COLE-8 Sedan; Springfield body; fine mechanically $1400 OVERLAND 5-pass. Touring; newly repainted; splendid condition $450 CHALMERSl-7 pass. ; fine mechanically . . ., $400 LEXINGTONS A number of 5 and 7 pass'. Touring Cars and gen eral convertible Sedans at attractive prices. These cars are sold under our service guarantee, arid on. the Lexington payment plan only charges 6 interest on notes. Lexington Motor Co. of Penna. WM. G. KUSER, Vice President and General Manager. LEXINGTON BUILDING, 851 N. BROAD ST. ' Opposite Metropolitan Opera House Willo w Gro ve To-mo rro w COMPOSERS' DA Y FOUR CONCERTS BY THE Strawbridge & Clothier Chorus and Victor Herbert Orchestra AND PROMINENT SOLOISTS First Concert 2.30 to 3.15 Festival March, "Louisiana" Van der Stucken Recessional (conducted by the composer) II. Alexander Matthews Kamenoi Ostrow (Orch. by Victor Herbert) Rubinstein "Triumph," from suite "Columbus" Victor Herbert Second Concert i.30 to 5.30 Overture "Robespierre" (by request) Litolff a. "Indian Summer" (now) b. "Molly," an Irish Love Song Victor Herbert c. Dance of the Fairies (new) Anthem, "O Let the Nations Be Glad" (Conducted by the composer) Ralph Kinder a. "In the South" Kolar b. Indian Dance Skilton "The Call to Freedom" (conducted by the composer) Vic'or Herbert Third Concert 7.45 to 8.30 "The New Earth," first time (conducted by the composer) Henry Hadley An Ode for Soil. Chorus and Orchestra Fourth Concert 9.45 to 10.45 Festival Overture Ronald Hymn of Peace and Good Will (conducted by Herbert J- Tily) William Arms Fisher "Largo," from "The New World" symphony Dvorak Te Deum Laudamus (Orchestration by Victor Herbert) (Conducted by the composer) Herbert J. Tily American Fantasy Victor Herbert C 3 . ffl) w MILLINERY Special at $4.95 Hats o f taffeta and t aff eta-and crepe Geo rgette c o m b ina tions, a 1 1 newly trim med w i t h flowers, ostrich fancies, wings and ribbons. Navy blue, black and white in the collection. The Hat sketched is one of these. Special at $5.95 Fashionable Hats, with straw crown and crepe Georgette brim, in black and navy blue; also hair lace-and-net combinations, in white and white-and-navy blue, beautifully trimmed with ribbons, flowers and white feather fancies. Lovely Hats $6.00 to $9.00 Lovely, summery Hats and such a variety; all-satin, organ die, hemp, lace straws, and some particularly charming Hats with the fashionable satin-crown and transparent brim. Ready-to-wear Hats at $3.95 Smart Summer Hats, in navy blue, white, black and light shades all copied from much higher priced Hats, and including many special values. Ptran bridge t Clothier Second rioor Market Street. West wdailyV (ILPIIN WtePEciAiA 1200 Small Children's DRESSES Very Exceptional At 85c Wash Dresses of PLAID GINGHAM, trimmed with plain-colored material. FIVE DIFFERENT STYLES. Sizes 2 to 6 year3. Strawbridge & Clothier Sd Floor, West Sim (C n ill Sale Continues With ' Unabated Interest In fact, hundreds of women are coming to this Sale of Silks and securing at special prices Silks that, in many instances, are not obtainable elsewhere at regular prices We prepared for this Sale long ago, when the maiket was more plentifully supplied than it is to day, and we bought in such quan tities that in the face of record breaking sales, we will be able to supply some lines in quantities until the end of the month. Besides these complete lines, there are broken lines, odd pieces, odd lots, short lengths and rem nants, that afford some of the best values of the Sale. Strawbrldse nothler Aisle 0. Centre GOLF All kinds of Clubs, Irons, Balls and other good accessories, selected with the requirements of particular golfers in view. Some Caddy Bags, with and without hoods, at less than regular prices. TENNIS Equipment of the kind that the hard-playing, critical expert de mands. A special lot of Tennis Rackets at $3.00, $3.50 and $5.50, that are worth more. Canvas Sneakers, black or white, exceptional value at' 73c. btrawbrldse & Clothier Fourth Floor Umbrellas, $3.50 SPECIAL Of piece - dyed union taffeta with silk tape edge, and made on paragon frames. The women's have plain or carved ' mission wood handles, with wrist curd, some with the pretty bakelite tops that give such an effective note of color; the men's have mission wood handles in hook or crook style. Slrawbrldge & Clothier Alsia 7. Market btreet Among the Muslins All through the Muslin Section are reduced prices on Muslins, Long Cloth, Cambric anil such cotton fabrics. Examples; Pillow Casing, 45-inch 38c Sheeting, 81-inch 68c Long Cloth, Cambric and such Nainsook, 12-yard pieces $3.25 Cambric, 36-inch 28c Bleached Muslin, 36-inch 21c Strawbridze & Clothier Aisle 13. Centre Last Week of The Sale of Dresses Thousands of women saved time, energy and considerable money, by buying Dresses in this Sale, and theie is still as fine a collection as you could wish to see in fact, we havekept re plenishing and filling-up light along. These are particulaily good lots ALL MUCH LESS THAN REGULAR: Frocks, $5.00 to $9.75 Voiles in white and dainty col ors, and ginghams in checks and plaids; made in straighfiine and tunic styles, some with white col lar and cuffs. Afternoon Frocks at $25 Taffeta, figured crepe Georg ette, moiie taffeta and embroid ered crepe de chine, in draped, tunic and1 surplice styles. Black, navy blue, wlnte, flesh-color, French blue, gray and taupe. Silk Frocks at $22.50 Taffeta and crepe de chine, in cluding black, navy blue, taupe, beaver and French blue, and made in vaiious draped, tier, tunic and coat effects. Oreandie Frocks, S16.50 to $19.75 White, pink, orchid, mais, green, black and navy blue, made in tunic and straight-line styles, also with the new deep tucks in the skirt; some beautifully embroidered, others lace-tiimmed. Flowered Organdie Frocks, $10.75 Small and medium patterns, in pink, blue, giay, gieen and tan tones, some combined with plain organdie. Imported Gingham Dresses, $19.75 Fine imported checked and plaid ginghams, in unusually distinctive patterns and colorings, some smartly tailored, others lace trimmed. One lovely model with little lace-fiilled vestee and lace trimmed collar and cuffs, is shown in the sketch. Strawbridse i Clothier 2d Floor Centre Luncheon Tomorrow When the summer-day noon time comes and you're wonder ing why you have no craving for food, but know it is neces sary that you eat regularly just come to this cheery, cool Restaurant, where the service is quietly pleasing, the food appetizing and the prices moderate. It makes a restful break in the warm day and if you come tomorrow, we're sure we'll see you here often. (Express elevator to Sixth Floor). Summer Notes Concerning Porch and Bungalow Table Scarfs Of fine linen-colored crash embroidered in colors special at 85c. Luncheon Sets Of decor ated oil cloth; 13 pieces at $1.50. Bib Sets Consisting of Bib and Tray Piece, of decorated oil cloth at 50c. Porch Pillows Ot various cretonnes and crashes', from 75c to $3.10. Candy Boxes The Cretonne covered Boxes, 75c and $1.00; the decorated Enameled Boxes, 85c and $1.10. Scrap Baskets In various styles, covered with pretty cre tonnes, $1.35. Summer Telephone Girls All gay and smiling, 25c. All in the Art Needlework Store, ' TMrtf Floor, Market Street About 10,000 White Enamel Cooking Utensils At Savings of One-third or More A full car-load contracted for at a very lew price for the Anni versary Sale has just arrived and must be disposed of as quick ly as possible. These Utensils are all of excellent quality and thor oughly reliable in every respect. The collection includes 2- to 10 quart Preserving Kettles, at 40c to $1.05; 2- to G-quart Lipped Saucepans, 40c to 70c; 3- to 10 quart Straight Kettles, 85c to $1.65; 3- to 4-quart Saucepans, 85c to 95c; 2- and 3-quart Double Rice Boilers, $1.50 and $1.80. Also Convex Cooking Pots, Deep Pudding Pans, Pie Plates, Mixing Bowls, Stew Pans, Baking Pans, Dairy Pans, Water Pails, Dinner Plates, Soup Plates, etc. Strawbrldffe i. Clothier Basement see Men's and f mm Men: Ike Serge S Special at $25.00 A shipment long delayed because of the scarcity of tailors, just arrived, and marked at S25.00 the price we bought them to sell for, but at a saving of 25 per cent, as based upon present cost of production. Therefore, the delay is lucky for those who buy them. They are of ALL WOOL SERGE, in models for men and young men both single- and double-breasted and in practically all sizes and proportions $25.00. Cool Clothes for Hot Days-TroPi.cai Clothing, ai special Anniver sary prices Clothes you'll need for the summer holidays: PALM BEACH SUITS, at $9.50, $13.50 and $15.00. MOHAIR SUITS, at $16.50 and $20.00. COOL CLOTH SUITS, at $18.00. FLANNEL TROUSERS, at $6.50 and $7.75. PALM BEACH TROUSERS, at $4.75. WHITE DUCK TROUSERS, at $2.50. KHAKI TROUSERS, at $2.75. Straw bridse Clothier Second Floor, Eat Strawbridge & Clothier . MARKET STREET EIGHTH STREET FILBERT STREET? 1 I I Pi l fcfir a " "-33 ?! ?! V .Wl , ij I . p.UbbUli AUAf. VVBtMW. w . f f" est MM Keep tor zarereaca . 9 ft us At Jl flVS,SL-K'e. n w; is-