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EVENING1 PUBLIC LEDGEUPHlL!A)ELPHlA; FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER o, 1910
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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
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Washington In Effort to
Solvo Question
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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,
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IrA Seek en forSlbarlan Servlos
' A telerram has " bMn mmIvm! at
f ) the army recruiting ofoce, 1435 Arch
,! street, from the war Deoartment nrr.
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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.
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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
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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