'1 i, -K .,$. i V i ', i i - L . i '-1 , 'EVENING" PUBLIC LEDGERPHItiADELPHlX SATURDAY, JULY 19, 1919 itf i - E-vv 8 ,V l 8HADETREESCUT AT VALLEY FORGE Park Commissioners' Action Stirs Up Controversy With Nature Lovers STORE CLOSED ALU DAY TODAY WANAMAKER'S DOWN STAIRS STORE WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Rain In Waeaimaiker's Oownn Stairs Store Good Quality, Good Style arad Sotunmd Ecomomy Find Their Happiest Combtaataoe VARIOUS REASONS GIVEN J- h,' 1 I'J l( While a number of prominent citizens' who lire lovers of nature nre mourning the demise of several hundred trees in Vnllcy Forgo Turk, the park commis-Blonfc-s nre offering n variety of rea sons for the destruction of the groves that once stood near the equestrian stntue of Anthony Way-no. "I have heard nil the excuses offered by the commission," said Edward New ton, "and I consider vthem all bosh. Somo of the members simply did not think. They probably wanted the Anthony Wnjnc statue to show more distinctly from the road, and simply ordered n long low of trees cut down. J am not the only person who believes the Stattie HOW KfflMrU tnn utn.-k nn1 fchlnlng. It was far more benutiful when glimpsed nrst through the trees., and neen against a background of rich green foliage." ' The commissioners variously said the trees were ordered cut down by the etato forestry department because of the chestnut blight several years ago; that they were cut to add to the beauty of tho place; that they were mere sap lings, anyway, and new nnd more worthy trees were being set out In their place; and that they were cut because of the government order to restore the place, so far ns possible, to a military camp such as it was in Wasnington's time. Trees Infected With Blight "It is truo there was n chestnut blight several years ago," said Colonel Richmond Jj. Jones, chairman of the tree committee of the commission, "and the forestry department did find many of the Park trees infected nnd ordered them cut. But the principal reason for tho cutting of tho trees in ques tion was to make the place more like a military camp. There wasn't a single tree left on it in Washington's time. The government's military authorities have suggested nnd approed such changes ns havo been made By us. We cut down trees that were within gun range in front of the- fort. Any mili tary man would tell you that trees should not be in such a spot, ns they would serve to protect the enemy. Abundant Space for Trees, "There nro plenty of places in the park for trees, and the commission is setting out and nourishing trees of the proper sort wherever possible. But to make the fort and its immediate sur roundings a real relic of historical value, we cannot stop to listen to men rabid on the subject of cutting down trees. "There is another poinj, too. "There isn't a tree in the pari: of historic value, because, ns I said, Washington had the place cleared and it has been cleared several times since then, before we had charge of it. There isn't a tree on the plate more than thirty jenrs old. And nil the timber Me have, had cut down wouldn't be worth 5100. The trees were mere san- Hngs, sprouted from stumps of old trees, most of them ill-shaped and growing in clumps." The idea of cutting the tVees that were n range of the fort is the most sensible excuse offered, in tho opinion of Mr Jseu ton. "That is a new dne " wnifn T?Ut nfSr aS tte " "Ing nar ?n 1 "fT Vhpy WCre for tho t part good sized, benutiful specimens." S?J . rS r"k Con""lon. said every time n tree was cut down in the park some one wrote a letter. "The place b,as len beautified in every way Dy the changes made," he aid Colonel John W. Jordan, of the His torical Society of Philadelphia, another Z tWh Park Co"in. raid Bj&J?reStryJn,,,cct0 llflJ or dered 4000 trees cut in tho Park several years ago on account of the chestnut fl,L.WJ'Self ?aS I,orfcc"y astonished at such nu order," he explained "The him split the bark away and show where millions of white parasites were feeding , the trunk. It was impos' Bible for us to execute such a whole sale order at once, but each year some o these trees have been cut. Many have died before we could cut them. It may be true," he admitted, "that here and there trees have been cut by mistake that shouldn't havo been de stroyed. But the commission is doing this thing conscientiously, and I think tnoro have been few mistukes. We have been planting trees the wnolo time in places where wo think thev will h 'f the most value. Acres of acorns havo oeen sowed, and red oak trees by the hundreds havo been set out. We hope to follow tho order of the government to restore the place to a military camp In so far as possible. But we must have soma trees, even in places that wcro bare in Washington's time, In order to protect tho ground. The earth would crumble nway at tho retrench ments if we did not keep borne trees whose roots will hold tho soil in place." Colonel Edward B. Cassatt is another citizen who wag highly incensed by the cutting down of trees in tho Park. He appealed to the commissioners and re ceived some recognition. Protecting Remaining Trees "Out of courtesy to tho members of the Valley Forge Park Commission," said Colonel Cassatt, "I would prefer at the present time not to bring the matter of trees of Valley Forge Into newspaper prominence except to say that some time ago T protested to the commission and to certain members thereof on account of the wanton de struction of trees, I am now informed that the commission,, while it regrets tho harm done cannot be undone, has taken steps to prevent further damage of liko nature." The commission members are: Col onel Sayeu, John P. Nicholson, John W. Jordan, J. P. Hale Jenkins, Wil liam A. Fatton, Richmond Tj. Jones, John T. Windrlm, Georgo J. Elliott and Edward F. Beale. "Certainly It will help if the com mlssioners really mean they will protect the remaining trees," said Mr. Newton. "But it will takegenerations for thoso acorns and new trees to become shade trees of value, and supplant those de stroyed. The destruction of woods is ' something that should bo considered eerioualy before perpetrated, and some thing that should not bo left to one jkuuvor to,two fir three to decide." H r What at Light and Flowery Charm Pervades the' Dress Store . These Swimmer Days! $8.23 Anry Org&inidiies, $110 Orchid, canary, pink, sky, Copenhagen, rose and occur among, the plain colors and pink, blue and among the checks. They have long white sashes and collars and short flowing sleeves. SG $7.30 Woiniderfiuil ClhoosDinig at. $8,25 Truly delightful dresses are among these. The materials are good, the styles are something to be proud of and excellent taste was used in their selection. Many have elbow sleeves, and the skirts are often gathered into bands at the feet. You will find both light and dark voiles, dotted voiles and cool checks; organdies in orchid, rose,. pink and blue are trimmed with lace and have very deep hems'. One model in navy or black figured voile is in extra sizes, 40'4 to 482. A Little Lot of Maassed Wlhute Dresses Here are' voiles, plain or embroidered, and dotted sviss and organdies which have lost their first freshness, and consequently part of their prices. Now reduced to $5. $8.50 and $10T Yes, many lovely fall models tricotines. Prices start at $20 for The Rustle of SSlk Is Heard m Summer's Lovely Wraps Silken wraps somehow belong to star-lit walks in the country, evening strolls along the boardwalk and swift motor rides to lawn fetes or Summer dances! These aie particularly attractive silk coats and wraps of taffeta, mohe nnd satin. Some of them are beautifully lined with figured silk and a few have large tricolette collars. $16.50 to $29.50. Satin Gapes Are Nqt Too Warm for Summer Evenings As in the davs of our grandmothers, satin capes are being looked upon with great favor. Lustrous navy blue capes, with brushed wool collais, are lined with rose or Copenhagen silk. Special at $25. Umnmsimal Values ira Capes of Many Make It Worth While to Buy Now The long vest front looks well in serge capes that are made quite plain or in moie elabo rate styles. The serge is of excellent quality. $17.50. Special at $19.50 This group includes many handsome capes that were marked more than twice as much. There are mostly two or three of a kind and in some cases only one. They are of silvertone and finemannish serge, lined with lovely silk. (Murket) A Mairafly Emit . for the Little Lad isn't always easy to find, but we have plenty o f button - on suits which are always sure to appeal to the small chaps. The trousers are made of sateen (as in the suit that i s sketched), of heavy mercer ized poplin, of 'gingham or of that durable cotton suiting material which wears so well. The white waists 'are of fine jean or pop lin, muuB m vu- .... . i , rious ways, with tucks, good buttons or crocheted edging used as trimming. Sizes 2 years to 0. $2.50 to $3.50. (Central) Cool Stacks of TMrkn'slh Towels lira All Weaves mzes Some one whimsically remarked upon seeing the piles of whiteness, "Why, there are sizes enough for all baths, from that of the tiniest baby to the biggest Turkish bath imaginable, to &ay nothing of Goldylocks' three bears and their respective sizes'" in Absorbent Qualities 17x31 inches, 15c 18x34 inches, 35c 17x36 inches, 20c 19x39 inches, 40c With colored borders: 20x39 inches, 45c- 22x43 (inches, 65c 23x43 inches, 00c Pretty colored weaves, checks, plaids and stripes: 16x35 inches to 20x40 inches, 40c to 65 each Clieitnut) 'it j' ''TV V Flower-sprigged frocks', cool,, crisp organdies in the loveliest colorings, fresh white frocks they, lino every side of this interesting comer of the Down Stairs Store! You've no idea what delights Summer holds until you have seen these charming things. 600 Dresses Are New for Momdaiy and all are quite moderate in price. Some were even secured at prices that were unusually low and, in con sequence, are marked at savings of a fouith to a thiid. At $5 amid $6 you will find flowered voiles' and pretty striped patterns in cool, soft colorings. In navy blue there arc some dresses with white polka dots. At $7.50 there are some printed blue chintzes that are quite unusual. They have white organdie collars, cuffs' and pockets. Also some plaid gingham dresses of fine, closely woven quality, trimmed with little white ruffles. Dotted voiles, with dots of different sizes, are among these. white black cool Georgette Dresses, Two of this and three of that mean savings to you. These dresses are made over sfilk foun dations and are beaded or embroidered. They are in tan, Copenhagen, flesh and white and ate now $18.50 and $20. are here in dark Georgettes and the Georgettes. GMdiree's Pnntcess Sllilps $L75 to $2.50 This includes a large assortment of well made white nainsook slips.' They are trimmed with fine tucks, embroidery or lace and all of them have nice ribbon run through beading. (Centrul) WlhSte Bedspreads Smoothly laid upon a bed, they're very restful and inviting. New ones, fresh and white, are ready here for those who need them. Marseilles Spreads Hcnimed spreads for double beds are $2.85 to $10; with cut corners' they are $7, $8 and $12. Hemmed spreads for single beds are $3, $4 and $4.50; with cut corners, $3.50 to $5. Marseilles sets for double bet's are $7 and $8.50; for single beds, $6.50 and $8.50. 62x90 inches', $2.50 . 80x90 inches, $3 72x90 inches, $2.75 90x99 inches, $3.50 Dimity sets for double beds are $6; for single beds, $4.50. Cut-corner spreads are $3 for 72x99-inch size; $3.25 for 80x90-inch size. Crochet Spreads Double-bed spreads, hemmed, are $3 and $3.50; with cut corners', $3, $3.50 and $4.50. Seamless Sheets (Full-Bleachcd) 54x90 inches, $1.20 63x90 inches, $1.65 72x90 inches, $1.58 and $1.75 SPECIAL: 81x90-inch seamless sheets are $1.50. Pillow cases are 35c, 45c, 60c and 55c each. (Chestnut) Summer Blankets White cotton blankets, suitable for Summer cottages, are $3.50, $4, $5 and $6 a pair. Plaid blankets', $4 and $5. Gray blankets, $3.50, $4 and $5. Canoe blankets in Indian patterns make good throws for couches that must bo beds at night. They measure 72x81 inches, at $5; 54x72 inches, at $3.50. ' (Central) Five Good, Special SSflk Items for Monday 33-inch white pongee, fine for separate. skit ts and frocks, is $1.90 a yard. 27-inch white habutai, cool for blouses and undcrthings, is 65c a yard. 35-inch black taffeta of good quality is $1,00 a yard. 35-inch black mcssalinc, soft ami lustrous, is $1.80 n yard. 35-inch navy blue satin do luxe is $2.20 u jnrd. (Central) Wonineini's Athletic ComlbliraatSoe Simfits, Special at $11.25 About 1200 of these comfortable gar ments, of a well-known make, have come at this special price. Theyare pink or white the tops of voile, with comfortable ventilated waist band and conveniently wide athletic draw ers. One of the coolest and most comfort able styles of Summer underwear for ac tive young women. (Central) s Smuts for YoMnng Womem Light Blue Rose Copenhagen The styles arc various: belted jackets, jackets in blouse style and jackets with braid-tiimmed collars. $6.50 and $7.60. Syik Poplin Suits Reduced to $27.50 These and a few taffeta suits make an inter esting group of unusual suits that nre worth looking among to find your size and the style that you want. Sizes 16 to 38. Light-weight cloth suits arc reduced to $15, $17.50, $25 and $35. (Market) ses Special at $1J0 , Durable, easily laundered pink crepe is gen erously made into neat envelope chemises. They are adorned with blue hemstitching, which makes them quite dainty as well as serviceable. Pink Satin Bloomers Special at $3.75 A soft, pearl-pink satin is usod and the bloom ers are prettily made with points at the knees. The points are trimmed with hand-embroidered medallions, insertion and Georgette edging. An Unusual Lot of Better Silk Petticoats Reduced to $3.85 This includes petticoats of taffeta, of jersey, of messaline and petticoats with jersey tops and taffeta flounces. There arc all the fashionable colors in the lot, but notfin cveiy style and size. Every one is exceptional value at this pi ice. (Central) Keep Oot the Pesky Torments I Flinie Mosqtmito Nettling" Is the Best Way Not only the mosquitoes are bothering thi damp weather, but the flies as well. Fine mosquito netting, such as this is, will keep both out. Netting in white, black and drab is 67 inches wide in 8-yaid pieces at $2 a piece. Good Curtain Materials at Atootat Today's Wholesale Prices Marquisette of excellent quality is 38 inches wide and will make some of the most durable as well as the most attractive white cuLtains for all over the house. 30c a yard. Scrim white or ecru is 3i5 inches wide,, with various kinds of borders. 25c to 40c a yaid. Cedar Chests, Qlowinr will make splendid gifts or be excellent invest ments for the Midsummer or early Autumn brides. They need no shawngs to increase their fragrance, for they are cedar all through. Some have tho dull, natural finish, while others are highly polished. The markings are beautiful. $17.60 to $27.50. '(I entrnl) The Triiath About This Sale of Good Rungs Some of the rugs are in patterns that now have been discontinued, others are included because there are only one or two sizes in any one style, and the rest are rugs in patterns that have not been re-ordered for the Autumn. But every rug is a good rug not soilecl nor shopworn, but ready to give you 100 service. Fiber Rugs at About Today's le Prkes 8.3x10.6 feet, $11.50. 9x12 feet, $12.50. Wool-amd-Fiber Rugs for Year-Arounid Use 6x9 feet, ?5. 8.3x10.6 feet, $9.25. Wttton'VeJvet Rugs, Seamless and wit Ihi Linen Fringe ' 9x12 feet, $57.50. Gay New Smocks for Fair Vacationists So many women like to nut these comfoi table things in their vacation trunks. These aie all ficsh and new and in a pleasant variety. Mot ' of them are collailess, but some have collars, anu onen pretty emuroiuery ana smocKing auorn them. The white voiles are light and cool and em broidered in dainty colors at $2.75 and $3.75. The style that is sketched is $3.75, Crashes are in any number of styles in white trimmed with color or solid colors at $2.75 to $4.25. The unusual smock sketched is of lose, blue or green crash, inset with white and em broidered. It is $3.75. A green or natural color tussah smock is $3.75. And u lovely pongee smock embroidered in colors is $8. Note Some coloiful, new floweied voile smocks have just arrived. They are unusually pretty, trimmed with sheer white organdie and embroidered in colors. $1.75. (Market) An Importaet Little Sale of IHIoyse Dresses $1.85 Quite a little gathering of good house dresses of plain blue or pink chambiay, rose, pink or Copenhagen percale and of checked and plaid gingham. The collars, cuffs and trimmings are of contrasting ma teiial and the dresses aie belted or made on straight Billie Burke lines. All have been marked higher in our regular stock, but as sizes aie bioken they have been grouped under this one price. (Central) - 'I 1 i I Ifrll -V'Aiiulit, Girls' Regulation Dresses Special at 32 Comfortable, seiviceable little dresses of white linene have collars and cuffs that are trimmed with white biaid. On the sleeves are the proper emblems and the stripes of red. 6 to, 14 vear sizes. Other attiactive regulation frocks, box pleated, knife pleated or made in two-piece style, aie in all white and cadet blue, at $3.50, $3.75 and S4.50. The dress sketched is $3.75. Middy blouses, in 8 to 14 year sizes, are $1.25 and $2. Of an Airier Mood are the dainty dresses of checked voiles and plain-color organdies. Checked .white dimity makes some pretty things, too. Among the coloied frocks an effective touch is the use of deep rose to trim a fiock of flesh pink, or Copen hagen to tiim sky blue. $3.75, $4.50, $6.50 and $7.50 are the vety moderate prices of these little frocks. The checked dress that is sketched is $4.50. Wraps Are Reduced Capes of seijrc, veloui and silvertone have had their pi ices lessened because there arc so few of any one kind. They will fit girls of 10 to 10 and their new prices are $10, $12 and $15. (Murhel) Seamless Velvet Rugs 8.3x10.6 feet, $37. 9x12 feet, $39, Seamed Asniinster Rugs in Oriental and Chinese Patterns 6x9 feet, $25. 8.3x10.6 feet, $42.50. 9x12 feet, $37.50 and $45. 11.3x12 feet, $57.50. Japanese Straw Rugs They are a particularly heavy grade, with the pleasing colors and designs of the Orient. 4.6x7.6 feet, $3.50. (Chestnut) illl ... ,.(ov- "!... . . No Mann WSMTiuira Dowo a $6 to $8 Saving on a suit of clothes, if he knows it to be a good, legitimate saving. But that is just what is saved by a man who gets one of these Fancy Mixed Suits at $22.50 These suits are held to the same stand ard of lOCTi' pure wool and fine tailoring that all of our suits are. They have two or three button coats, half lined with mo hair, and there is a good choice of pat terns in all regular sizes. Plenty of Good Blue Serge Suits With Two Pair of Trousers at $28.50 All-around good service suits are these splendid all-wool suits in fast blue. The coats are suitable for wearing with white flannel trousers, too. Trousers for "Roughing It" Khaki twill or white duck trousers for the outing or fishing trip are $3 a pair. (Gallery, Market) Fresh White Skirts Are Soecial at $2.50 lliere are two styles, botn oi heavy cotton crash. One is gathered all around and has button-trimmed patch pockets and a belt. It is in regular and extra sizes (waist bands up to 38 inches). The other, which is sketched, is in regular sizes. They are splendid vacation skirts, and, we are told, laun der especially well. Smart Plaid Silk Skirts in small sizes 25 to 30 inch waistbands) are $5.75. Made of lustrous satin mes saline in blue and green tone plaids. They are especially nice for women who want light, bat not white skirts. (Market) Specials ; for Buisy Needles (The best way to keep a needle bright is to use it often.) Longcloth, 36 inches wide, in 10-yard pieces, is $2.20, $2.55, $3.35 and $3.65 a piece. Nainsook, 36 inches wide, in 10-yard pieces, is $2.65, $3.35 and $3.65 a piece. A fine white nainsook in 10-yard pieces is 40 inches wide at $4.50 a piece. Batiste Soft meicerized batiste is 40 inches wide and special at 55c a yard. 40 tncn organ (Dimly 50c amid (feSc a Yard When you think about it, it is really wonder ful that one can actually buy such delicate, tlowerlike hues! All due credit to our American dye industiv, it has given a good gift of color to organdie! There are orchid, tan, green, pink, light blue, navy, sunset, rose and yellow, etc. (Central) Oxford Ties Hold a High Place in Fashion's Favor Theie is a trimness about them that belongs to no other footwear. Our Oxford ties are well made, with good uppers and durable soles. Brown kidskin Oxford ties, with turned soles and high, covered heels, are $4.75 a pair. White Pumps for Childremi's Siuinniinn!erti'innie Ankle-strap pumps for little children who wear sizes 8Y2 to 2 are $2.50 to $3 a pair; girls' sizes 2',& 'to 6 are $3.75 a pair. ,J 1 for Real Boys to Wear! They are made of tough dark tan leather, which is saying a great deal for their wealing qualities! Sizes 10 to 13 are $1.20 a pair; sizes 1 to 6 are $5.25 a pair. (Clieitnut) VestLlirags Abouind Yaids and yards of these fluffy things that aie so attractive for summer frocks! White or cieamy Valenciennes laces are used on sheer organdie and net in a great many ways, varied by hemstitching and quaint puffings. Many stlcs are $2 to $5.75 a yard. (Central) Woven Japanese Matting Rugs They are in gfn. blue, brown and red. 9x11.2 feet, S4.75. Colonial Rag Rugs One-third Less Than the Regular Price. These were sturdily woven on hand looms, with a strong warp. The favorite hit-and-miss effects are here. 24x36 inches, 70c. 25x50 inches, 90c. 27x54 inches, $1.15. 30x60 inchess, $1.45. 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