Wl , , -VTefi-" EVENING1 PUBLIC LEDGEUPHlL!A)ELPHlA; FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER o, 1910 l0 (SEEK FEDERAL MD Organ Plays at 9, 11, 11:55 and 4:50 WANAMAKER'S DOWN STAIRS STORE WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Fair Chimes at Noen Waeainniaker's Down Stairs Store Glows With Amitmiinnin tfl. Afinonintlon Horn Will AoDeal to ; Washington In Effort to Solvo Question - ...,T.VK.ir., j N HOUSE PRQBL EN1 MANY HOMES ARE NEEDED Federal aid to preTcnt complete cessation of dwelling operations in 1'hlladelpnia daring the winter and next spring-.will be asked, br the Philadelphia Operative Builders Association, mem ber of which admit their inability to solve the housing problem. A minimum rent of $40 to $45 a month would hare to be demanded for the cheapest house possible to erect here at this time, the builders contend, and a big increase over this con is predicted unless material and labor iprlcts arc kept within bounds. hi The release of thousand of skilled (.ltmlldlnv mwlilintni vllA trf now WOTk L.iog on government projects resulting from the war would solve tne iator problem, the builders sar, and would enablethem to complete the many oper ations .begun in radons sections of the city and now held up by the labor shortages. Five member of the association haTe been named to go to 'Washington as soon as possible to confer with the fed eral authorities. '' Association Issues Statement The association ba issued this state ment covering the building situation: "In view of the very serious situa tion existing in Philadelphia with re snect to the acuto shortage of house, and the inability to secure sufficient labor to complete those houses now in th(b course Of erection, would it not be well to consider the advisability of con ferring with the proper authorities in Washington upon the subject? "The government Is employing, either directly or Indirect.?, thousands of men on contracts which are the outcome of the war, and consequently continuing in their employ mechanics who have heretofore beu employed on building operations and the building trades gen erally. If the authorities could be per suaded to release the men so that they would thereby be compelled to return to '.their, 'tegular occupations, we feel that in a very short time sufficient la bor could be obtained to complete tnose houses now in course of erection, and nermit builders to engage In other projects 'W relieve the need of homes. Releaae of MerTWould Ifave Effect TFnrthennore, the release of large numhtro of men by the government would have a direct effect upon the la bor market in view of the fact that the (supply of labor would equal the demand, thereby stabilizing the labor conditions, which would not set as deterrent to strikes, demands for increased wages, etc. ""Unless some method is discovered which will enable us to obtain sufficient and efficient labor, the cost of houses ttire to assert that the cheapest house (that can be built today in Philadelphia !lwtll cost SC(XH), and if advances in I'nrfrex nnd latar rnnHnn. to n-lfft i that within a very short time it will ) cost $3000 to erect them. 'VNow, assuming that the cheapest house you can build will cost $6000, you will readily tee that the rental value must bo from $40 to $43 per month In order to realize an adequato return upon the investment. If this amount cannot be realized, then the only recourse is to seek other fields of Investment and aeasc building." A.CT0RS TO GIVE SHOW HERE Strikers Will Produce Musical Com " 4 cdy to Raise Funds Striking actors and actresses who hare tied up numerous theatrical open ings in this and other cities will give a show here next week to raise funds for their organization. "Thoy hafe taken the Academy of Music for an indefinite nerlod. and on IS next Tuesday night will give a rausl I cal comedy revue .called "It's Up To . You," written by Eddie Dowllng., In mis win appear earn .Bernard, .Bernard ' 'Granville, James J. Corbett, Yvette . liugel, Lew Uoopcr, Clayton and White, i IiduU E. Groody, 'William If. Kelly, Marie Dressier, the Four Dooleys, Tom ( Lewis, Hal Skelly, Hilly Clarke, Eddie ( Miller, Eddie Garvie and Frank Mon- y roe. netiaes tnese mere win be a oeauiy cnorus oi seremy-nve. in ere will be a minstrel first part and the concluding number will be a big en- I semble called "Equity," written by Hassard Short. Jfc ,A show of the name sort, but with different stars, will open in Boston next Week, this making four cities In which the striking members of the Ac tbrs' Equity Association are producing and managing their own entertainments. In- New York five theatres have been taken by the organization. In Chicago the Equity people have rented the Audi 'toriunv and the Playhouse. Besides the evening performances .next wees: tnere win be matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. SISTERS TAKE SCHOOL SOON Member of Assumption Order Will Teach at Raven Hill The Bisters of the Assumption, who wilt be in charge of the sew college f6r young women on the Baven Bill property, donated o Archbishop Dough erty by Mrs. Anne Weightman Penfield, w'lll arrive in this city from France ious is recognized as one of the foremost , ( teaching bodies in the world, especially 1 1 in regard to languages. V Jibe Haven Hill property was the "ieountry seat of .the late William ') Weightman, and has been presented In 'memory of Mr. Weightman and his J wife, the parents of Mrs. Penfleld, who inherited the place and who, with her husband, occupied It until recently, 'if IrA Seek en forSlbarlan Servlos ' A telerram has " bMn mmIvm! at f ) the army recruiting ofoce, 1435 Arch ,! street, from the war Deoartment nrr. " t.U MIMtUI Wfmtir ti. Altl.ln 4a .M Uvviu MVl IV VltlUU 1UCU Ur J f L Cfll I.. - ftM J t. . i m in oiurna, xav uepyimenc is i YWlous that 2000 men be enlisted dur- jia$ una moms, ana me omens are lend- i ins; eyery effort to lead the district. In the number of men enlisted. Men wtm I haVe had preyloug service may enlist J j a year'aterwj and will receive ssft. VSlKs2ffl ? s Delightful New Hats at $3.75 and $4.85 Imagine a black velvet hat with flat swirls of French blue ostrich on. the upper brim and a crepe facing of the same blue next the face and this for ?3.75! Or a smart little toque with a beaver-color top and a soft, upturned brim of brown velvet at $4.85. These are but two of the 600 Autumn hats at these low prices. They arc of silk velvet, not velveteen, and are characterized as much by good quality as they are by charm of line and good style. Every good Autumn color will be found among them grcon, purple, Copenhagen, French blue, brown, beaver and taupe as well as black. Charming Hats for Children Fresh with youth these dear little pokes and beavers with their long streamers seem prettier than ever. Some have beaver tops, some beaver facings and among the velvets there is a strong liking for soft crowns. Especially worth noting aro the hats for girls of 12 to 14. Hat3 that aro youthful, yet not babyish, are hard to find and these are perfect. Prices range from $3 to $8.50. (Marktt) New White Blouses in Seven Models Special at $1.50 Fresh whiteness of fine batiste with a touch of blue or pink about the neck or snowy white voile woven in plaids and stripes these form new blouses in seven different models. In batiste, there are round necks trimmed with pin checks of pink or blue, collarlcss models, and there are roll collars on other blouses. Those of white voile are made in various ways and some of them have crisp white organdio collars. (Market) 1000 Corsets Special at 85c Corsets for slight to medium-stout figures aro included. There are all sizes in the lot, but uot in every (style, as many of the corsets were marked a great deal more, and arellncluded only because their sizes are broken. Pink corsets, white corsets, corsets that are topless and are finished with elastic, corsets with fairly high bustlines you will find almost every kind. (Central) Bloomers and , Middies for Gym Full bloomers that can be worn without skirts are made of glossy black sateen, at $2.50, and of black serge, at $6. V Sizes 14 to 18. 1 Middies of white jean are trim med with white braid. Sizes 12 years to 20. $2.50. Skirt Store (Market) Cotton ChaSHs at 35c a Yard Challis in attractive patterns and various color combinations is 86 inches wide. It is one of the most durable materials for cover ing quilts and some women like it for dressing sacques and kimono3. (Central) Long Collars of Filet Lace Special at $5 There are rose patterns and leaf patterns and conventional de signs exquisitely made entirely by hand in the filet lace of the long collars. Lace Has Come Into Its Own . First at Monte Carlo, later in the Spring at Paris, the vogue of lace kept Increasing. And no wonder! We have rediscovered what our grandmothers knew lace is an adjective to beauty. New Lace Collars '$1 to $5.75 are formed of net, Valenciennes lace, shirred puffs of net and net that is finely tucked. They are in all the fashionable shapes. (Central) Fresh Gloves of Gray Suede will do wonders for any Autumn costume. Women's gloves have black or gray embroidery on the backs, are pique sewn and have one clasp at tho wrists. They fit smoothly and well and are excel lent value at $1.85 a pair. (Central) Dresses asid Coats, LookSmig to 'S Tnterestlnsr. nretty frocks of gingham, serge and jean have come to make the prospect of school days look m'ore rosy. Pretty gingham frocks in a va riety of plaids and stripes and plain-color chambray frocks are quite charmingly fashioned. Many of them have pockets and some have sashes. Sizes 6 to 14 years. $2.50, $3 and $3.75. Regulation Frocks are always neat and always look well on every girl. Of white Jean, with cadet blue collars, or all in cadet blue, they are finely tailored, in sizes 6 to 14 years. $5.50. Blue serge regulations are trim med with white, red, black or gold braid on the collars and cuffs. There are various models in sizes 8 to 14 years. $6, $7.50 and $10.60. Junior eirls frocks of ta'ffeta, satin and serge aro very well made. Some of the serge frocks have blouses of fine white pique or pongee. Serge regulations are splendidly tailored and there aro nlso a few frocks of velveteen. Sizes 15 to 19. $16,50 to $37.50. Warm Coats A fine, warm coat for girls of 12 to 16 years is made of dark brpwn tweed, closely woven. It is fully lined, has a high collar and the belt goes all around. $19.50. Top coats for junior girls, sizes 15 to 19, are made of cheviot, velour, silvertip vefour, etc. Some have large fur collars and there are both loose and belted styles. $22.50, $25, $83.60 and $35. (Market) Fa8ltioiiable Furs at Moderate Prices Are Ready in the Down Stairs Store Soft and lovely furs have come back to us for Autumn. There are smart little single-skin scarfs, throws and open pelts of a great variety of furs. Oposium Lynx Squirrel Nutria Mink Fitch Stone Marten Wolf Fox Skunk Mole Raccoon Prices are moderate, and in every instance the furs are marked by their real names. (Market) as These Umbrellas Of "union taffeta," a durable silk-and-cotton covering, these umbrellas have good, strong frames and a variety of handles. Women may choose mission wood with plain or colored tops and rings to match or black silk wrist cords. For men there are good crook and opera styles of mission wood, some tipped with bakelite. Every one is special at $3.60. (Central) It's Fine to Step Out on a Frosty Fall Morning C-. i. U ! !.L Al- -i. 1 i 1 nnr r t -1 n line iu uu wearing a suit mat you re proua or. Ana you wijujlj oe proua oi it, if it is a Wanamaker suit. In the Daylight Store for Men they are very enthusiastic about the new fall suits that the past week has brought in. The lines are. a little snugger and most of the coats, belted or not, are cut in a trifle at the waistline. The result is a clean-cut, masculine trimness that will appeal to any man. Mixed cheviots and cassimeres are the best materials, and you'll find here a wide field for choosing hairline stripes, invisible stripes and plaids and interesting mixtures in grays and browns. Coats are made double or single breasted, some plain, some with waistline welts or belts. Every Suit Is All-Wool and Wanamaker Tailored which means that it will keep its shape and give the greatest possible service for the price. There are fittings in all regular sizes. $30 to $35 Lightweight overcoats, suitable for wear right now, are of Oxford gray at ?25. '(Gallery, Market) ' 1000 Fine Shirts at $2.65 "A thousand isn't half enough," one man said when he saw these shirts. You'll probably agree with him when you see them and it's certain they won't last long. They're roomily cut, well made Wanamaker shirts, with neckbands that fit comfortably, shoulders and sleeves that do not draw or twist under a coat and vest. Of madras and of cotton with a glossy stripe of arti ficial silk, these shirts are in many, many color combina tions in pin stripes, seersucker stripes and cluster stripes. Still Good Neckties Here at 50c If you've looked around any you know how scarce they are. These are all open-end four-in-hands of silks and silk mixtures in scores of patterns. (Gallery, Market) a Men's Underwear in the Right Weight for Now Good "seconds" of Balbriggan shirts have short sleeves and drawers are ankle length. Excellent at 5Ec a garment. Combination suits of ribbed white cotton are in athletic style or made with short sleeves and knee-length drawers. First quality and fine for $1.25 the suit. Lightweight merino union suits, long sleeves and ankle length, are $1.25 the suit Merino Half Hose in Heather Colorings are very good looking with tan oxfords. Thoy are in mixed color ings with blue, brown or green predominating. Coc a pair. (Gnllerjr, Market) Four Styles of Boys' All- Wool Suits With Extra Trousers at $22.50 For school or for best, neither the mothers nor the boys them selves could want better looking, more durable suits. The all-wool fabrics mixed cheviots in attractive tones; The splendid tailoring; The unusual care and finish displayed in the re-enforcing; The extra kuickers, lined throughout; The good-looking coats, lined with mohair all make these suits well worth their price. Sizes 10 to 18 years. (Gallery, Market) Boys' Hats and Caps at $1.50 and $2 Soon they will be hanging in the class cloakroom and will be eagerly grabbed at noon and hastily pulled on tousled, boyish heads! They all look so sedate and quiet upon the table, but soon each one will have acquired the individual jauntiness of its owner! The hats are in Alpine or bull dog style of various mixed ma terials, many of cheviot. $1.50 and $2. The caps, at $1.60, are well, made of various mixtures in dif ferent tones of color. (OaUerr, Market) Children's Combioation Suits Comfortable ribbed white cot ton suits have plenty of buttons to hang the various little clothes on and places for the hosc-sup-roiters. Low neck, sleeveless and knee length, they are in 2 to 12 year sizes, at 50c. (Central) School Hose for youngsters of 7 to 12 years are of sturdy, ribbed black cotton with double heels and toes. Wise parents will buy a dozen pair to start the school year. 40c the pair. . (Central) j i I, il ft u i.l ifl'iUllf ,.115 VI I 9 o I $25 $15 $19.30 $38.50 I What Fine amd Oflowiirag Groups of Autumn Dresses Winter Is Somethimg to Look Forward To, If Oraly to Wear These Coats The materials are so soft and warm that they invite your touch. The collars are wide enough to button snugly under your chin when the weather is cold and the pockets are roomy and snug. A score or more different styles between $25 and $35 are .ready now, in velour, sil vertone, polo cloth and zibeline. An especially good coat of velour is sketched. It is in brown, green or navy blue, half lined, and in all sizes 14 to 44. $25. From $37.50 to $47.50 there are coats of suede velour, silvertone and broadcloth, with or without fur trimming. For young women there is a good coat of supde velour in rein deer and taupe; it is lined throughout with silk and shows a new blouse back, and a sealene collar. $47.50. At $57.50 and upward are the finer coats of luxurious materials with lovely linings. Peachbloom, Bolivia, cvora, tinseltone, chameleon cord and duvet de laine arc all very fashionable and are trimmed with beaver, Hudson seal, squirrel, wolf, opossum and raccoon. Coats in Extra Sizes A dozen styles or more are made especially for women wearing sizes 44 to 53They are of velour, broadcloth and silver tone at $35 to $89.50. (Market) Brought Forward Have Been for New Satin Dresses, $16.50 Thej are in nil-black with a frilled ruffle on the overskirt. Black tatin dresses, with draped skirts or cascade trimming, are $23.50, $25 to $57.50. Serge and Tricotiinie Dresses At Savings of $5 to $110 For S15 'avy Due serge dresses in throe models, piped in braid, made with lace vestees, or trimmed about bodice and skirt with braid. Braided wool jersey frocks in navy are alto to be had at this price. For S19 50 ,'nc kinds of serge dresses are all in navy blue and v of excellent quality. The lines arc new, and good and their principal trimming is silk braid. For S25 Remarkably fine blue tncotine dresses of good material "P- arc in a dozen or more models. The bodices are all lined with silk and the dresses are trimmed with tuck ing or embroidered with silk or braid. 80 Beaded Georgette Dresses, $38.50 (Savings of $10 to $15 on a Dress) The Georgette crepe is of a fine heavy quality, elaborately embroidered in black, blue, red, sapphire or crystal beads. The dresses are very lovely and would be appropriate for almost any afternoon occasion of the Winter There are eight different models in navy, black and taupe. (Market) Good Shoes, Moderately Priced, for Every M ember of the Family ' Special for Children AH of the shoes have comfortablo toes, wide enough not to.cramp the growing feet, and tops ure high enough.fqr any weather. Included are heavy dark tan leather lace shoes; black calfskin sho3, button or lace: black patent leather button shoes. Savings range from $1.60 to $3. Children's sizes 6 to 8, $3.40 '& Children's sizes 8j2 to i0Jf $3.80, -fr'. Children's sizes 11 to 2, $4.90 Girls' sizes 22 to 6, $5.90 White canvas buttbn shoes on wide-toe shapes Ayith welted soles. ' V L " StSEaVl $ g,.Vl . -i ' " xl . X (1 I Women's Autumnm Footwear Pumps and spats are appearing more and more , as the days grow cooler. Pumps of patent leather I or black calfskin, with high or medium heels,, are , $5.40 to $7.50 a pair. Spata are $2 and $2.50 a pair. I 1 There iB just one kind of snoe tnat belongs xo i Autumn walks high, dark caltskm lace snoes with medium or low heels. $5.90 a pair. Black calfskin shoes with dark gray tops that ' lace nign aaa mucn or smaruiess to a tailored costume. They have welted soles and medium, heels, $6.90 n pair. Women's Ties and Pumps Special at $3.90 a Pair Almost all sizes aro in each style. The ties are of black patent leather, tan calfskin and tan kid skin; and the pumps of tan calfskin. Winite Pomps amid Ties Less Than Half Price at $2 Included are white leather and white canvas Sumps and ties in many styles, The sizes are roken, but there are all sizes in the lot ' The RSght Shoes for Men as Days Get Chilly Special at $1 a Pair, shoes of dull black leather are made on English lasts with sturdily welted soles. Boys' Shoes of dark tan or dull black leather are mado'on wide-tog shapes or pm English lasts. Of course, the solca are welted for, hard wear, Sis 19 . I - . "V fe. f AS, ' 1 rv r r v V&WHU& -in (Chestaut) to 6, $4.25 to J5.40, Lbit3&J&i j. - v . V .!' mmwm i,i, i ui.mii jii i rt i) ". " ,, 3,r.riv"".v A , Ml "' . 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