T K' .v EyENIffq; 'PUBLIO LEDGERpmLAPELPHlA, SATURDAY, SEPTEfllBER 6, 1919 9 Arid So They Were Mdrried By HAZEIi DEYO HATCIIELOR CsnrfaM, It It, bv rubllo Ledotr Co. Organ Plays at 9, 11, 11:65 and 4:50 Chlmrs at Noon WANAMAKER'S DOWN STAIRS STORE WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Fair S 71 I A COUPLE of evening! later Scott I lnlil suddenly, while tliey Merc nt j dinner, tliat lie hail snitl something to Gene about Klsle. f "Seott," Uuth RnRpcil, "joii might I have known better thnn to do that, v.hal did lie no) 1" "Slmt me up pretty quick." ' "What ('ld im tell him." ''.Tust asked him if he knew that people were talking." "And what did he nay then?" "Said he didn't care whether they were or not, or words to that effect, and got furious. 1 didn't say anything jnorc." "Do jou think it will do any good at all?" y "I don't know, but I'm not sorry I spoke." That conversation took place in the evening, and the next morning Elsie Bg Kuth up on the telephone. After the preliminaries, Hldie said suddenly: "Ruth, I want ou to do something for me." "I don't know, Klsic, what is it you want mo to do?" Kuth's heart told her that it had something to do with Gene, and she didn't know"whether she wanted to do anj thing for Elsie or not. C'er- t: utiuiy SHU WUUJU UUl IIUX' lf (111 mill Y) anything clandestine. Scott had asked i her to keep out of It. jt "If Joe comes to our place and asks (J about me will jou tell him that jou don t know- anything at all." "Asks me about what?" 'Oh, anj thing I do," said Rlsie, "just pretend that ou don't know." "Well, I really don't know any more than any one knows." Iluth .returned. There was a silence. When Elsie spoke again there wns n tenseness In her voice that was unmistakable. "What do jou mean?" "We can't talk about matters over the telephone," Ruth returned, suddenly determined to take things Into her own hands and to speak to Klsic herself. "Will jou be nome this afternoon?" "Yes." "All right, I'll be down," and there Was the click of the receiver suddenly hung up. The rest of the morning Ruth passed restlessly in trjiug to determine what to say to Elsie. She must be tactful. he mustn't he'1 blunt like Scott had been with Gene. That wouldn't get her anj -Where. . At 3 o'clock the bell rang and Ruth opened it to find Klsic. She was pale and did not look as pretty as usual. Her blond daintiness needed vividness of color, smartness of detail and Male lacked all of that this afternoon. She walked into the living room 4ml dropped listlessly into, a chair. wHcn she finally spoke she plunged directly into the heart of the subject. "What did you mean when jou said people were talking?" v ' Do jou want me to speak plainly?" "Yes, of court.0." I' Well, do jot. think it's worth it to carry on with 'Jcne Mathews as you have? It's hurting his work, he seems ( , to.be bewitched by jou, and he doesn't ( care for any vt the things that used to taake up hMife. And what does it all amount to after nlJJ? He's just an epi- f fuln? ..x'' ,ou'IC am"s'"K jourself ( With him." A "But I'm not." Elsie cried desper- ately. "I'm not! I know what jou nmst think of nic, and a lot of it is true. Ilut I'm not amusing mjsclf with him, Ruth. I loe him!" Ruth sat transfixed, not believing that she had heard aright She might If it had not been for Elsie's face. That told its own story. ..1S'e.SallSw'e,i hard' fitting for elf -control, rinmtv .t.. i.. "..... StoJ '" ht- v? -'-5 K!fc:fi!iS Hi h . i " """ -s c,sc' x don't be- ..v. tu.t-n jilt, - "What if he ilno-" W...I. Islowlr "u-i-r "" 'mentioned -abou1trir?"AUmt "" goiB t0 v ''T!"at'S !J; 01. Ruth, if I had onlv MftlDTn7l J'U re: ,fl hadn,t i (lungs influence me. Mternni nw. .i... Jou t matter. You were braie enough , Z?? conveutlo"s, to go ahead and do what you wanted to do without car lng what people said. I was afraid." Ruth was really desperately sorry for Si.f ri , he.r?Ic were best with Elsie in this mood, so she nucs tioned coolly: "Do jou want a divorce?" " i Isif. who had been crouch down to her chair, shivered up at this. iV'OJl. no. Rllthf'nn! U'k.t i.i peoplo say? There would be an nwful scandal." Then she taw Ruth's face. uiu ict ner cry for a time : then she broke in on her. "Listen to me, Elsie! it won't do you any good to cry about it. You've got to make up your mind to stop drifting. You can't go on like this, making youidelf and Gene Matthews miserable ; you must either tell Joe thaf you want a divorce onelse jou must give up Gene.; that's all there is-to it!" In the next Installment, Jane writes 'of the first quarrel.) , PLAN DRIVE FOR HOSPITAL -Society Women of Main Line to Campaign for Funds ' Funds to erect a maternity building for Rrjn Mawr Hospital will be the ob jective of a campaign which is to start Columbus Day, October 1?, along the Main Line. Mrs. Samuel M. Yaut-laiu, of Rosemout, has presented the ground adjoining the hospital upon which the addition is to be constructed. Many society women are actively in- ' terestcd in the proposed campaign, of which Mrs. I'aul Denckla Mills, of St. Davids, will be chairman. , An exreur tlve committee has been appointed, con- , slsting of Mrs. Mills. Mrs. E, Shlppen Willing, ofUryu Mawr: Mrs. George ptt. Packard, f Vlllauova j Mrs. George C. Thayi-r, of Vlllanova, t?nd Mrs. Charles Slnnicksou, .of Ilosemont. Mrs. Edgar 0. Fe)tpn, of IIaverord, will act as treasurer. .Shipping Board Officer' Killed Cleveland, O., Sept. 0. (Hy jV. I.) -Majir J. h. Crossthwaite, Jr., for- tf. three, asslstnnt illrwlnr nt nun. t'ons for, the. Ilelted RUt.es' shipping New A 11 tun mm mi Clot lies for Everybody smd for Their Homes Ready 3m Waoamaker's Down Stairs Store Autumn News of Dresses Is Told in Silk, Serge and Jersey Jersey Frocks, $flS Simple,' wearable frocks of brown, navy or black wool jersey embroidered with narrow silk braid about the bodices and pockets. Satio Dresses, $16.75 Typical young women's dresses are these satins in navy and brown trimmed with tucking and a pleated frill at the waistline. Taffeta Dresses $23.50 (Savings of $115 on a Dress) . Of heavy, weight and closely woven taffeta In navy blue and brown, these pretty frocks are made with a 'deep band around the hem of the skirt, which is tucked and corded. Tho sleeves are of Georgette crepe and there is a Georgette vestee edge with a pleated frill, The dress is sketched on the left. A Chemise Frock of Serge,, $32.50 It is In navy bluo and embroidered with silk and tiny jet beads. A silk cord forms the girdle sketched on the richt. Lovely New Satnnn Gowns Most fashionable and charming are these frocks of shining black satin. One is embroidered with silvery beads, another is trimmed about the flowing sleeves and overskirt with cascade band ing. Another, in navy blue, will please young women, as it has a loose blouse of Georgette em broidered in silk and metal beads; the hem of the skirt is frilled with three satin ruffles. ?37.50 to $72.50. Bmsieess and Street Frocks and frocks suitable for young women at collego or boarding school, are of navy blue serge and tricotine, made In scores of different ways. Prices begin at $15 for serges and at $25 for tricotines and go to $72.50. A 4- anc Dresses have arrived in the newest models foVAutumn and Winter. They are lovely for "afternoon occasions. Some have embroidered silk vestees, others are cut on straight lines with sashes edged, with silk fringe. In brown, navy and black, at $37.50, $45 and $50. (Market) A Little Lot of Young Women's Leather Coats, $29.50 There are just twentyfive of these smart little sports .coats of brown leather. They reach just below the hips, have belts that can be drawn as tight as you please, big pockets, collars and cuffs that can be fastened close in cold weather. For all sorts of sports wear and especially for motoring these coats are ideal for Fall and Winter. Fine for skating, too. Hundreds of Warm, Cozy Cloth Coats . are all ready for the first cold days, let them come when they may. The coat that is sketched is of taupe suede velour, topped with a deej? shawl collar of sealene fur. This is but one of the many excellent coats to be had at $89.50. s Many new materials of luxurious softness are here this season tinseltone, silvertone, silvertip, Bolivia, duvet de laine and whippetin lovely colorings and beautifully lined with silk. Many are trimmed with such fashionable furs as squirrel, raccoon, nutria, Australian opossum, skunk opossum, Hudson seal (dyed muskrat) and so on. $47.50 to $97.50 (Market) Tiickiinig Is the Style Note Sirn a New Serge Skart Coveted buttons travel all the way down the back as if leading your attention to the attractive tucking near the hem. Each skirt shows three groups of tiny, triple tucks at intervals and the effect is very smart and attractive. Pockets are finished with tucked pieces and covered buttons and even the belt Is tuclfed! $13.50 is ,the price. (Market) For Durability, for Easy Laundering, for Sheer Attractiveness Crepe UmidertlhiDinigs for Women Especially if you launder some of your things yourself, you will appreciate the fine crepe, which needs no ironing. Every one of these underthings, if bought on today's wholesale market,' Would be priced much higher. Not only that, but they are made in the. Wanamaker way, with the fraction of a yard more that makes such a difference in the comfort and wear. Bloomers at $fl Full bloomers of pink crepe, with elastic at the waist and ankles, are edged with lace or bound with pink or blue ribbon. Other bloomers, mostly plain, are of flgsh'or white crepe. Envelope Chemises at $1.50 A few inches more in the width of a chemise often adds months to its wear. Vc are always careful to haveour chemises full enough to give" thejVVanamaker standard of quality. fhere are three styles: one, of pink or white crepe, ia trimmed with "hemstitching; another, of pink crepe, is In empire style, hem stitched in blue; the third is of pink crepe, bound with blue satin ribbon and prettied with a spray of hand embroidery. , Nightgowns at $2.25 They are of pink crepe"i e'dged with embroidery or hemstitched in pink or blue. Extrasize nightgowns, of white or pink crepe are .trimmed with pretty lace. $2.60. s , Pajamas at $2.50 ,an'd $3 Billie Burke pajamas of pink crepe are ever so dainty. They are hemstitched in blue and there is .a flutter of rlbb'ons. $2.50. Those, at $3 are made of white crepe, with pink or blue dots or gtrfpe in it. New Gingham for School Frocks We have just received a new shipment of gingham that is especially appropriate for school frocks. The plaids are prettier than any we have, seen this sea son and you know how attractive they have been. There is a large assortment of plaids showing red, blue, tan and other shades pre dominating as well a3 finer checks. The gingham is 32 inches wide and 60c a yard. (Ontial) Japanese Kimonos $3.85 and $5 The lovely colors and the hand embroidery so exquisitely done proclaim immediately that every one ef these came straight from Japan. They are samples and that means not many of a kind, but there are a number of kinds. Rose, "pink, Copenhagen, lavender and sky crepe, bound with white, make choosing a delight. (Central) Hats for Little Folk These earliest models are tailored and most of them are trimmed with grosgraln ribbon of fine quality. Small shapes and fairly large shapes turn, down or up ever so slightly. There are individual hats with an air of exclusiveness given by the clear lines and simple tailoring. Felt, wool velour, beav er, velvet and silk velour hats for children up 'to 6 years and over are $3.50 to $7.50. Aaatttimmi Hats of Glowling Lovellmiess . So many, many delightful hats arc gathered in the Millinery Salons these days it's a" joy to tell about them. Colorful velvets, in all the brown and copper tones of Autumn, gleaming blacks of panne or pile velvet all are made into the m6st charming hats we've seen in many a year. Surely there's no better way to start the new season than with a new hat. Velours for Autymn Sports are ever so jaunty with sweaters and plaid skirts. You'll see them wherever out-door people congregate. In purple, green, brown, beaver, blue, black and such becoming shades at $6.50 upward. (Mnrket) ' Longer Q loves are the only proper complement to the fashionable short sleeves that women are adopting for Fall. Even with the long sleeve that flares at the wrist a trifle more glove is necessary. 8-button white glace lambskin gloves are $3.25 a pair. 8-button French kidskin gloves in black with black or white em broidery on the backs are $3.50 a pair. 12-button fine whito glace kidskin gloves arc $4 a pair. Washablo doe-finish leather gloves in whito or the natural yellow are $2.75 a pair. Their wrists are shirred on elastic. (Central) Attractive New Blomises Special at $5 Three models are of white tub silk and show tucks, roll collars or convertible collars and pretty buttons. These arc easily worth half as much again. A good quality of Georgette crepe, In flesh or white, forms lovely blouses that are trimmed with net frills. White Blouses Worth Half as Much Again Six models of fine white batiste are fresh and dainty. Some show pin tucks, others are quite elaborate with fine lace and insertion. A few styles open down the back and a couple have short sleeves. There are various necks round, V or square, and an assortment of collars. a T.WOxnY?deIj of I",6, soft voe are beautifully hand embroidered. Another tailored model is of crisp white organdie. Black Siflk Blloimses ' Three are of tub silk with roll or convertible collars and one model is pin-tucked. ' Thero are two styles of black Georgette crepe (and you probably know how unusual that is at.$5). One is tailored and trimmed only with tucks. The other shows pleated frills. (Market) Chenille Bath Rungs Several Hundred of Them at 25 to 50 Less Than Standard Prices Chenille bath rugs are difficult to get at any price and we con sider ourselves very fortunate to get this manufacturer's clearaway. Every rug is a good rug, of Wanamaker quality, and the colors are Iov,eIy: green, blue, rose, gray, lavender, etc., but not all colors in every size and grade. 18x36 inches, $1, $1.50 and'$1.75. I 27x54 inches, $2.50. 24x48 inches, $1.75 and $2.75. ' 30x60 Inches, $3.75 and $4.25. Axum funster Rungs of Substantial Quality at Low Prices 27x52 inches, $4.25. 36x63 inches, $7.50. 6x9 feet, $22.50. 8.3x10.6 feet, $35. 9x12 feet, $34.60 and $37.50. ii..fxi.z icet, $55. Wool WMtoini Rungs off the Finest Grades In a few sizes the variety is limited, but the choosing is generally very good. New shipments must necessarily be priced much higher. 27x54 inches. $8.75. 36x63 inches, $14. 4.6x7.6 feet, $28. 6x9 feet, $49. 6.9x12 feet, $65. 8.3x10.6 feet, $72.50. vxiv .feet, $77.50. 10.6x12 feet, $107. 10.6x13.6 feet, $120. 11.3x15 feet S132. (Chestnut) Cretomiinies, Less Tflnaira Today's Wholesale Cost At 25c, 30c and 35c a yard there is splendid choosing among countless patterns-all different Each piece is 36 inches wide. "There are exceptional values among the cretonnes' at 50c to 85c Cortain Materials at Special Prices Marquisette, 36 inches wide, 'is a snowy white,at 30c a yard at 45c a yard; 50 inches wide, 65c a yard. vnvi'A" Sf,rim 's 36 inJch.,es wlde 5" white or cream, and shows vanous attractive tape and drawn-work borders. Reduced to 18c a (Central) School Children are getting shoes, three pair at a time in the great sale of school shoes. Savings of $1.50 to $3 on a Pair Heavy dark tan leather lace shoes; black calfskin button or lace shoes; black patent leather button shoes. Priced According to Size. Children's sizes, 6 to 8, $3.40. Children's sizes, 8 to 10i2, $3.90. . Children's sizes, 11 to 2, $4.90. Girls' sizes, 22 to 6, $5.90. Anybody can join this great army of economy; every salesperson is a recruiting officer I (Cheitnut) Fine Fall Clothing Is Arriving in The Men's Store This roomy, daylight store on the Gallery is one of the busiest spots these days. Splendid new suits for Fall and Winter are popping in at a great rate and men have not been slow in finding out what excellent value they are. We don't believe better clothes and few as good can be found anywhere at the prices. Every inch of material has been tested and proven all-wool. Tailoring must measurp up to the rigid Wanamaker standards. Style must be right and in perfect taste. New Worsted Suits in sack style appeal to men who don't take up novelties in clothes, ""'ley are of sound value and will give a great deal of wea: plain and herringbone weaves at $30. w Younger Men will be moie interested in a new brown mixture suit made double breasted and half-lined through the body and all through the sleeves with silk. $35. Of course, there are scores of other suits in fittings for all regular sizes at $30 to $35. ((Jailer,-, Market) Men Waet New Pajamas About Now, and Here They Are! Heavy cotton twill in tan, blue, cream or pink, is well tailored into pajamas that combine comfort, durability and good looks. They are trimmed with silk braid in the form of frogs, $2.65. (Uallerjr, Market) Wlhemi a Mam Boys Shoes he is very apt to decide on the first pair that feels comfortable, hand out a $10 bill and shut his eyes when the change comes if there is any change. That Is, Unless He Comes to the Down Stairs Shoe Store For instance good black shoes are special hero at $4 a pair. They are made of durable, dull black leather on English lasts with welted soles. They combine an attractive appearance with the ability to give good service. Special at $4.65 a Pair Heavy tan shoes that will stand hard, outdoor wear, have heavily welted soles. Well-Made Shoes ' of dull black calfskin on English last3 are nice enough to be worn anywhere. They have welted soles. $6.90 a pair. Boys' Shoes of dark ran leather, are made on wide-toe shapes or on English lasts in sizes 10 to 13Va at $4.25 a pair; sizes 1 to 6, $5.25 a pair. (Cheitnut) Charming New Suits for Women and Young Suits for sports wear, for school, for business and for informal afternoon occasions. Interesting new blouse lines have appeared and belts seem narrower than ever and have a way of tying themselves in tho back. Serge, burella, jersey and tweeds arc best for hard wear, while silvertone, velour, broad cloth and tricotine make the finer suits. These, by the way, are often trimmed with fur. Prices range from $28.75 to $135. New jersey suits of heather mixtures in blue, brown and green are excellent for school wear. $35. Mannish serge suits in beverai models aro here at $37.50. (Market) Blanket NSglhts. Are With Us Aga5e Gray or white cotton blankets, for double beds, are $3.50, $4, $5 and $6. Wool-mixed white blankets, double-bed size, are $7, $8.60, $3, $10 and $15. The $10 blanket is exceptionally good, measuring 76x84 inches and weighing 6 pounds. Wool-mixed gray blankets, double-bed size, are $7 and $8.50. All-wool white or plaid blankets, 72x84 inches, ere $16.60. Soft, Warm Comfortables Wool-filled quilts (a little cotton intermixed) are covered with figured cambric, with sateen or silk, and all have plain borders in colorings to match the decorations of almost any bedroom. Prices start at $7.50, $8.50 and go to $16.50. Cotton-filled comfortables are $3, $3.50, $4 to $8.50. Jacquard comfortables, in Indian patterns, are $4, $5 and $6. f Fresh Spreads Marseilles spreads with hemmed ends, are In double-bed size, at $6.50, $7 and $10; with cut corners, $7 to $12. For single beds, hemmed Marseilles spreads are $3, $4 and $4.60; cut comers, $3.50, $4.50 and $5. ' Crochet spreads in double-bed sizes are hemmed, $2.50, $3 and $3.50; cut corners, $3, $3.60 and $4.50. Hemmed crochet spreads for single beds are $1.85, $2 and $2.50. Colored spreads in pink, blue or yellow, are hemmed and In double bed size at $5 to $8.60. Spreads with pink or blue stripes are $2.60 to $3.50. Bed Sets in White or Colors Plain white sets for double beds are $9. For twin beds, $7 and $0. Satin-finish Marseilles sets, with a narrow pink or blue stripe, are scalloped with color. The spread measures 90x100 inches and has cut comers. $12 the set. Pink or blue sets for double beds are $8.50. (Central) T ir . Cottoe Hmickalback Towels at Your Service! All-white towels of cotton huck, such as are suitable for physi cians, dentists, manicurists and hotel usage, have hemmed ends. Sizes 14x22 inches at 12c; 15x26 inches, 16c. White Cotton Huck Towels' With Hemmed Ends are in various sizes and thicknesses, but all are good towels. They begin at 18c for a towel 16x2 inches and go up to 60c for a half- linen huck towel 19x36 inches. 451 1 4 nM. 'm a .il rV r1 rj J.1 'i Ai a l lJ .'! foMro a vvkjUcd la (Cheitnut) iW,J ' li 1 . ,"" h v '- ,T( ' . ' J , (Central) . x . (CtntraJ) rr.'t t s . . a . i -i
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