PiW&.iH " i "j , i ltWWfjtyj$ i M EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1010 4 'M. Creber, Head of Commission Now Hore, Says Examples Hero Are Excellent PAUL CRET ON BOARD The housing projocti in Philadelphia nnd the surroimilinR territory will be used ns examples nnd types for the re construction unrk In Trance during the next few 5 cars, according to M. .Tnqucs Grcbcr, head of the commission of the French Ministry of Reconstruction, which is in this city for a three days' stay. "Yorkf.liip illage. Hog Island nnd the Chester jnids offer excellent ex amples of building operations which were cniried on with n gicat scarcitj at labor nnd in n very short time. These nrc two of thu same difficulties which those interested in leronstruction work in Trance arc facing," said M. Orcber. The ooinmission was formed ns a re sult of a report made by M. Orcber to the Fieuch go eminent on the sub ject of methods and mnterinls which might be used ii reconstruction. It came to this country to study the labor Raving dcices which, according to M. Greber, we hae perfected. Huildlng is their sole iuteiest nnd insistence was laid on the fact that this was not a business or financial affair. "Wo beliee that some sort of rigid . investigation and study such ns this should he mnde before manufacturers incst their capital," declared M. Greber. ' "Iteeonstt notion work lit Trance has nearly reached the end of its first stage, which is tho settlement of bills of dnm nges," he continued. "Tirst the gov ernment must look into the legality nnd justice of all privnto claims; then the government will settle these damages with the money of German. These steps must be undertaken before the rest of reconstruction work can be car ried to a successful conclusion. " The commission is composed, besides M. Gicber, of Paul Ciet, professor of architectuie at the I'niersity of Penn sylvania, who is assUtin M. Gieber, having leqcnth ictuiucd from service in France; Pienc Xugue, nu engineer of Chalons-sui -S.ionc ; Victor Per reaud, another engineer; Chailes Jacob, ceramist, of PaiN, and Ilene ISou homme, a contractor, also of Paris. Charles Wliittnker is, tlie secretarj of the commission during its stnj lieie. Mr. Greber is well knowyi in this country, Iiaing spent ten jears heie. He is also well known in this city as the designer of the linkway plans. lie has designed some of tho most beautiful gardens on the Widenrr and Stotcsbtiry estates. The commission w ill only remain here for three dajs, and hns no set pro gram for its stay. It will return to Frifnce about the middle of July. It is making its headquarters at the Ilitz-Carlton. Charges Complainant With Assault and Battery After seeing the man ho had arrested for attempting to rob his store held in $.100 ball for court by Recorder Stnckhousc, Camden, this morning, Isnne Bonus, 1030 Louis street, found himself charged by tho alleged thief with "atrocious assault and linttcry." Uentis keeps a grocery store nt 1030 Louis street, and a few nights ago It was robbed of more than half of its stock of canned goods, llcnus did not fix the lock, but hid himself in the store on the following night to see if the thieves would return for more. A hand appeared around the edge of the door and lientiB snntched tip a cleaver from the counter nnd brought it down across the top of the hnnd. The hand belonged to Tdwnrd Itclecke, nineteen years old, Twelfth and Mt. Vernon streets, Camden. He mnde n charge of nssault and battery ngalnst llenus boforo his own Hearing tins morning. Ilelccko will probably lose his hnnd ns the result of his injury. ALLEGED THIEF IS ACCUSER TRAGEDY IV1ARKS END DFCHINATOWN'SLIFE GIRL SAVED FROM DROWNING New Guard at National Park Makes Rescue To Get Medal The new iife-sning corps, which is a branch of the United States Volun teer Life-Saving Corps, nt National Paik, N. .1.. had its first rescue last evening. A joung woman from Phila delphia was saved from drowning in the Delaware rher. The honors go to Herbeit Bonders, a machinist nt the Philadelphia navy nrd. He nnd the other life guards, nil of whom live here, were on dutj nil dnj , and were anxious thnt some one would give them nn opportunity to show their nbility. When the cry for help wns heard nil the guards rushed for the water, but S Millers proved the best swimmer nnd it wns not long before he had the girl in his nrms nnd wns bear ing her to shore. She wns soon ic vived and she went to her home without giving her name. Soudcrs will be given a medal for his work. One Died of Drug Overdose and 100 Arrests Made in the District DAD'S NOW IN MOURNING HELD AS WIFE-BEATER TODAY'S CASUALTY LIST Five Phlladelphians Named by War Department Five Phil'idelphiniis are named in the casualty list made public by the AVar Department todaj The list contains a total of iMU names. The Maiine Corps cnsunllj list of twent) -throe names contains the name of one local boy. He is Gcoigc T. AVillN, 5.") 10 Poplar street. He has died of wounds, having previously been icported ns miss ing. Corporals James W. Little, 1107 East Tioga stieet, nnd John E, Mur irty, 82- North Cai lisle stieet, and Pri vate John D. Hutchinson, Jr., -1171 Bulge nenuc, lime been slightly wound ed. Private Tiank E. Erb, IfiU West Durham street, Mount Aiiy, hns been killed in action. He had previously been reported ns missing in action. TWO HURT IN AUTO CRASH Auto Turns Over, Pinning Occupants on Allegheny Avenue Two men were hint, one seriously, in nn onto accident on East Allegheny avenue nt 1 o'clock this moining. According to the polite, the machine was going nt a high late of speed and in abiding a tiolley car. turned tin tie, pinning tho occupants beneath. The injuied Nuen are John Smith, tweuty-fnc i,enis old, 3241 Haitwllc street and Joseph McGrnth, twenty jcnis old, 2045 East Victoria street. Smith's left arm wns fractured to gtther with a probable fracture of the skull. McGrath buffered severe bruises of the bodv. Both were taken to the Episcopal Hospital. STRIKE DEMANDS REFUSED Pusey & Jones Riveters Are Turned Down by Shipping Board The Vnited States shipping board nn nounced to the rheting gangs nt the Pusey & Jones shipjuids, Gloucester, today that their demand for nn increase in wages had been refused. Those riverters engaged in plate shell work demanded a wage of the and onc quarter cents a livet, nn increase of one and one-ou.irtor cents oer their pre ious pay. Tent-fie gnngs nre said to lime unit. An equal number decided 1(0 stick, it was deported but threatened 1 onl to await for the board's decision. I At tho rompnn 's offices todnv it was denied there had been any serious upset in production. Tragedy attended the celebration of tho passing of old intoxicating drinks in the Chinatown district last night, and more than 100 arrests were made in these two districts. Hobert Knrtier (or Knnpp) wns found dead in n tluril story room of a rooming houso nt 1025 Spring Garden street early today. An overdose of drug was given ns-the cause of his death. Joseph Gillespie, who lives In the house, told the police that the man hnd been drinking lraily nil day and wns prob ably partialis out of his mind with licpior. In Chinatown, fireworks nnd emotion were both prcalent to show (lie snr low of the people at the passing of King Alcohol. For the first time, ccn tho stolid Orientnl showed his emotion eiy plainly Tp at Dul's theatrical hotel, Seenth nnd Itnee sheets, the celebrntion was a mingling of the gn. and the sad. All the deem ntions were block and mem bers of hinlosqno and theatrical tioupes in the citj wcie nil dressed in mourn ing. Tin- orchestra p'.ajcd Chopin's Funeral .Man h nt the stroke of 12 Dad sold 2"'i per cent beer until 2 o'clock, when he closed his place, saying it wns a good da's work. Around the 1 orner n free-for-all fight aroused excitement, and police from the Eleventh and Winter streets station hnd to lespond scleral times to separate the "wets" and the "ilrjs." IJiot calls came from nil ner'tlie city. Woman, In Hospital, Says Husband Attacked With Poker Joseph Horner, fifty-four jears old, of 3200 Emery street, was held In $"!00 bail for court todaj on the charge of assault and battery upon his wife, Eve Homer. Mngistrntc Costello, of the' Front and Westmoreland streets sta- tion, heard the complnlnt. The wife claimed that Horner camci home about 1 o'clock last night under the influence of intoxicants nnd started an argument which ended in his beating her with n poker. The woman wns sent' to the Northeast Hospital. I iLPBODUCfl BLUNT 13 or 2or2jc Z Bathing rj Suits PP and tai,s i T Mil In I lour ?4. ? 5 SWIMMING COLUMBIA POOL Broad ind Oxford Sli. PARTY NIGHTS Wednesday and Saturday "iriirilon lij I". . uiir IHHI immtkmm mmzmzmi JpBBf itfflaroriB&rnw 1 v 1 Jiiiri iuiii-iYr.'j mJmmw 'MiSBrnm 1 ram MmmW fM 1 fiwfs? iilBSfflil VABIOUS SHAPES AND SIZES IUNGINO FROM tOT075CENTS OH P Cigar Co Phl-e!r-ll for k reai ejyoyment urrm 7-rrx mb."' r 1 a fiiffimSSMl H H mfej mm mm r Cans ; -------. 923 MARKET STREET ih 9 July SPECIAL New Arrivals Wonder fully Smart LEAVES $40,000 TO WIDOW v Nathan Marks's Will Probated. Gives Share to Daughter .Forty thousand dollars was be queathed to the widow of Nathan Marks, 2207 North Howard btreet, and his daughter, under the terms of the will probated todaj. , . Othor wills probated were those of M. E. E. Claik, of I'leasanhillo, N. J., leaving $7000 to relnties, nnd'Adolph us H. Adams, 1514 Noith Fifty-first street, leaving $ji00 to lelativcs. Georgette UBBl HOSE Lawn Sprinklers. fHOSEinEELS Dresses $25 Beaded Embroidered The most popular of .ill summer frocks," these are most nllurlnK In their new stjle conceptions. Also Rich Satin Dresses fa or. f and everything else for Lawn and Gardenjj MlCHELL'S EED HOUSE 518MHRKHST That nre in great naanco fall models number are Second Floor. In $2.25 Silk Crepe de Chine ENVELOPE $1.50 CHEM1SU Laeo trimmed and ribbon run. 1: New Ribbon Sports Hats 93-w Fry? U 4u fi v EKiA ft ft' iSSl IWnTmf?fV 1 1 h In in iVv ll .. A rf In - ll 1 Get a Catalog Free. psgaj fel r wm rT-TT7iT , rf .MM "Reliable" Means fc oh u aw-ii Jk hy ra. 1 vismxmsr There's a dash to these new outdoor hats that Is charm Inp Mnde en- no-all summer Inp Mnde tlrely of I bo n s In leading- sutr V shades $3 Gabardine Skirtsi $1-98 The heavy kinds of gabardines that como out of the tub like new Pockets nnd penrl button trimmed and stitched around bottom $4 & $5 Georgette Silk WAISTS $ Q Remarkable Special Jfe Remarkable In every sense of the - word for Georgettes are ory tcaree and greatly advanced in cost Numerous em luolderod effects for choice. Wm -v: " 1 c"t 'A 1? 1 & ?4 W . g K".; " , - v im TDELIABLE, according to thedic " tionary, means "worthy of con fidence." ' Novo Reliable Power is worthy of confidence because the Novo Engine Company is worthy of con fidence you can trust us to see that any Novo Engine or Outfit makes good on its job. Novo Engines, l)itoSH. P. Furnished to operate on tetotme, ketotene, tillate,naturalorartifiaiaIal, Outfit tor PumptnJt,Hoiiting,Air Compreit ing.Sawing, Apply fortullintormatlon NOVO, ENGINE, CO CUrmc E.Bement.Mco-rrti tOca.M(a Factory and Main Of fice.1 Anting, Michigan NtwTtili Weolwarlli D.I1J1 QUuai 014 Ctbtr BiAlisi Women's $7 Wash .75 DRESSES SO Voiles and (rlr.tr- a j hams In street Z-r models. Women' $10 Wash SUITS &4.7R Heavy llnenes in white and colors Sizes to 44, Women's $15 Satin and Taffeta DRESSES Frocks that nre unusually dressy and each a splendid alue. colorings and navy blue. All sizes up to 44, All new Children's Bloomer DRESSES 89' Of olumbrar, smocked i n con trasting; colors. Sizes to b year. Infants' White DRESSES '$J.OO Lone ts or short Ll.tl.a XTn. I 91JTIC0. uoni men trimmings. Sizes to J years. Girls' $2.50 Voile DRESSES $J.98 Also ginghams In a large arloty of styles. Sizes 2 , to 14 years. STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER Prepared toFill Every Holiday Requirement L ET this cool, inviting Summer Store aid you in hlling your needs for the Over-the-Fourth holidays, and for the other restful summer days to come. Stocks are brimming over with. every thing needed by men, -women and children and for the home. Prices are the lowest that a broad pur chasing policy and modern merchandising methods can make them. The Store closes at 5 o'clock daily and this week brings the first of our Saturday holidays. Shop early, if possible. s ERVICE that makes warm-weather shopping a pleasure has ever been our standard here. You can come in to-morrow and fill your re quirements leisurely or you can drop in hurriedly on your way to the train the day you are leaving town. You'll find our helpers eager and glad to serve you quickly and efficiently. If you intend to stay away a considerable length of time, you'll find our Mail Order Department possessing this same pleasing standard of efficient service. The Dyed-in-the-Wool Golfer AVho is "Fussy" About His Clubs Will bo delighted with tho excellent collection of really Rood Clubs which we have as sembled here. Bi assies and Diivcrs, $4.00, S4.n0 and $5.00. Irons of all kinds, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50. Golf Bags, $2.50 to $12.50. Several good makes of Golf Balls, each kind with its own claim to consideration, 60c to $1.05. strnu bridge Clothier fourth Floor Milady Will Be All Coolness and Daintiness OER FROCK she can choose from so many dainty 11 summery effects here, that to describe them in detail would be an arduous undertaking. There are a great many inexpensive ones some at special prices which will prove most appropriate for the present season. Among them are some smart Cotton Frocks, now $16.50 to $25.00 ; lovely Organdie Frocks, $9.75 to $10.00; Dresses of white voile, $7.50 to $18.75; dainty Gingham Dresses, $7.50 to $18.75; Frocks of voile in delightful new color effects, from $5.00 to $15.00, and particularly charming Taffeta and Crepe de Chine Dresses which at the present price $21.50 are one-third less than actual value. it- Rtrnnbrtdco & Clothlrr -"Jpconi Floor Centre Naturally she will wear a distinctive Sailor or Sports Hat, of which there is an excellent selection here at S1.95, $z.)o ana $a.vo. rP SlrnwhrldBe A Clolhler Second Flo "lSfe Bass Are Biting These Warm, Lazy, Sunny Summer Days But you must search for them in the bottom of decp,i cooi noics at tne end or lauen tree tiunks or on the shady side of recks. Pike nnd pickerel are quick to take any1 bait natural or artificial and' down alonf; the Jersey Coast and in tho Chesapeake salt water fishermen report won derful catches. Fishing Rods, $2.00 to $10. Fishing Reels, $1.00 to $6. Fishing Lines, 10c to $1.50. Hooks, 25c to $2.00 a dozen. PtrR bridge ft Clolhler Fourth Floor HER BATHING SUIT The glory which 'once was shared by Europe's most fashionable watering places has passed across the sea to our own shores. Neither Deauville, Trouville, Dinard nor Biarritz in the height of their pre-war sea sons could boast of such exquisite bathing creations as the master artists of fabric and color have produced for the American bath ing girl of 1919. Charm of line and color and distinctiveness of style feature the ex cellent collection which we have assembled here for women of fashion. Satine Bathing Suits, in many attractive models from $1.95 to $3. Go Of Beach Cloth, unusually duiable and good-looking $2.65 Of Surf Satin, in many distinctive new styles $5.00 to $10.00 Jertcy Bathing Suits, displaying novel color ideas $3.50 to $22.30 Silk Bathing Suits, in exquisite new effects $12.75 to $30.00 Rubber Bathing Caps in almost limitless vaiiety 25c to $1.50 Bathing Shoes and Slippers, all desirable kinds 35c to $2.50 Women's Cotton Tight,, variously priced from 75c to $2.50 Women's Wool Tights, variously priced irom J.ut to 4.ou tjf-y RlrowljrllBC Clothier- THE YOUNG MISS -Hral Floor Alilo IS What will the holiday mean to her with out some smart-looking but sturdy sports garment and practical apparel that will leave her free and easy for the most strenu ous of pastimes and with no disconcerting thoughts of liability of sudden summer showers. Unusually appropriate for holiday and outing wear, and for which the Misses' Wear Store is having a wonderful call just now, are Smart Middy Blouses regulation, side-laced, coat-effect or with the saucy little turned-up cuff at the lower edge. In all-white or with blue collar and I cuffs sizes 10 to 20 years $1.50 to $3.00. Regulation Dresses, of white galatea, with blue collar anil cuffs, embroidcicd emblem and s-ervice band; sizes C to 12 years $4.50. Checked Gingham Frocks, with pique collar and cuffs, made in Ibib-fiont style, with sash back and patch pockets. Sizes 14, .16 and I 18 years $7.50. White Linene Skirts, in two very good-looking button-tmmmed models, one with deep patch pockets, the other with inset pickets.. Sires 12, 11 nnd 1G years $3.50. ' t- y Straw bridge Clothier Secojnd Floor To Ward Off Sunburn IT IS a wise foresight as many already know to take along some good heal ing lotion or cream in case Old Sol's scorching rays rest long upon your skin. We recommend Elcaya Cream, 26c and 63c. Hudnut's Cucumber and Orris Cream, $1.04. Hind's Honey and Almond Cream, 52c and $1.01. Arnica Cream, 32c. Witch Hazel Cream, 17c. S. S. White Almond Cream, 37c. Miss Cloud's Sunburn and Freckle Cream, 52c. S. & C. Almond Lotion, 37c. S. & C. Peroxide Cream, 17c. Strawbrlrtso & Clothier Alilf 1 Conlro It Is a Wise Motor Tourist Who Provides for Any Emergency The Auto Supply Store is jeady with all standard makes of: Tires, Tubes, Spark Tlugs, Patches. Lights, Pumps, Horns, and all other Motor Acces sories, at the most moderate prices to be found anywhere. And the Strawbridge & Clothier guarantee" of complete satisfaction which enters into every transaction, is something well worth taking into account when buying supplies of this character. Strawbridge t Clothier Fourth Floor NOTE These kiddies would be just an happy and contented, there would he (fss bandayc and court plaster in evidence, and the little doq vill probably decide in a few minutei, that it would have been far plcahanter, had the youngsters' paienti invested the "fire cracker money" in one of the many vitciesting Summer Playtliings now assembled in our Toy Store, Fourth Floor. The "Fourth" Furnishes a Real Test of the Youngsters' Clothes No matter how "sane" the celebration may be, never theless, the Suit which the modern red-blooded young man wears on that day will come in for an extraordinary amount of usage and tear. For this eventful day, nothing would serve better than a good Wash Suit, carefully made for service, and of durable fabrics that will emerge fresh and clean from many a tubbing. Particularly these Small Hos' Wash Suits, sizes 3 to 8 jears, special at $2.35 Small Bojs' Middj Wash Suits, sizes 3 to 8 jears, special. $4.50 Large Bojs' Khaki I'laj Suits, sizes 7 to 17 jears, at S6.25 I -in Ilnvs Cool. Serviceable Palm Beach Suits now $10.00 Large Boys' Separate Knickerbockers, of khaki and of gray tan cotton covert cloth, nt $1.50. Others of khaki at $1.85. Of rrr.iv rrnsh at SI. 75 and $2.25. riy SlnnlriU a. Clo'tllT pfronil Floor I llbprt .Street List Of Course, Your Home Will Fly the Flag TT IS the duty of esvery loyal -- American citizen to show the Flag on every national holiday. Incidentally there's only one kind of tattered Flag to be proud of tiand that is one that has survived active battle-field service. Cotton Bunting Flags, sizes from 2x3 feet to 10x15 feet. Prices $2.00 to $18.00., Wool Bunting Flagsj sizes from 2x3 feet to 12x20 foet. Prices $2.75 to $45.00. Complete Flag Outfits, consist ing of cotton flag with sewed stripes and printed stars, pole, bracket and halyards. With flag 3x5 feet, for $1.50; with flag4x6 fppr. for S! .9.R: with (lac !WRfur . , ...V. .., W.W.AHV, Straw bridge Clothier Third J'loor. Markot Street feet, for $2, for $3.00. Some of the Things Men Will Want to Slip Into Over-the-Fourth Luggage Men will want to travel light, with as little luggage as possible to annoy them. And in the same compact form to which they will condense their wardrobe, we condense this news of the wearing apparel they will want to take along. That this is the Store that gets the new things first is as apparent in the Men's Stores as in any other section and prices are the kind that give full value for the money. 1. ,ii 3 A Few of the Things, You'll Need for That Long-Planned Picnic Waxed Paper, 3 rolls, 10c. Lunch Baskets, 50c to $1.00 Paper Plates, 6c a dozen. Ice Cream Plates, 5c a dozen. Waxed Cups, 10c a dozen. Tin Spoons, 20c a dozen. Lemon Squeezers, 25c to 90c. Mrawbrldpe & Clothier Busement Icy-Hot Vacuum Bottles, pint-size, now $1.85. Aisle 8. Centre COMFORT WILL DIRECT HIS CHOICE OF THE CLOTHING HE WILL WEAR He will want a Suit in which he can really enjoy the holiday and week-end. Some sheer feather-weight fabric that will wear well and lpok well. To make sure that the style and tailoring are right, that the fabric is reliable and that he is getting full value for his money, he will choose here particularly from these groups : Cool Beach Cloth Suits, tailored by Stein-Bloch and Hart, Schaffner & Marx, from $25.00 to $40.00. An attractive collection of Mohair Suits, in neat striped effects; marked special at $16.50 and $20.00 and pre senting exceptional value. Cool Cloth Suits, in neat gray effects, regular and stout sizes, nt $10.00. Young Men's Suits of cool cloth, fashioned to meet their up-to-the-minute ideas of style, nro $18.00. White Flannel Trousers, at $6.50 and $&60. Trousers of Palm Beach cloth, $5.00. JS- Straufbrldje ft .Clothier Second Floor, Ea't STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER Market St. Eighth St. Filbert St. A FEW SUGGESTIONS OF WHAT HE WILL WANT IN HABERDASHERY Silk Shirts -WUl,ot course, have the, call. We have a collection i second to none in this city, and presenting-, out-of-the-ordinary value at the prices wei ask. They start at $G.50. NcckWGir 'e are snow'n some particularly f fine and summery-looking Four-in-hands, of foulard, grenadine, crepo meteor, pop lin, crepe faille and other luxurious silks, in a pleas ing diversity of the season's most approved and re cent patterns. Prices: G5c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 and $4.00. Bat-wing Bow Ties at 65c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50. Bathing: SUltS Practically every style. Two- piece Suits, at $3.00, $4.00, $6.00, $7.50, $8.50 and $10.00. One-piece Swimming Suits, $4.50. $6.00 and $7.50. "Life-Guard Suits," at $3.00 and $3.75. Flannel Pants, at $4.50. Other Needed Things Mta. t soc, 2- $1.00, $1.50 and, $2.00. Suspenders, 60c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50, Garters, 25c, 35c, 50c and $1.00, Collars, 25c, 35c, 60c and 85c. And everything else the modern man coukT visn lor. . j imt F oinnuip ridn CWhler E.et Store, !-.-' I 1' ft" , S m. st .M 3! ." d 4 $ :-i T s -.-y.,--,, , , ' alto-it -rx- Tsr I,...,.,, ,iy JM"B7 U.. .: A .!'& w:kIZI&i t,. .. k. r"vaes' fe J ." JlO HOMR OF STYLEANRECONOMY