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Confectioners Deny Big In
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Sugar hoarding by the hlg whn1cnleri
wns pointed out today ni the possible
reason for the present shortage by
.TnmeS It. Walker, secretary of the Ite
tall Confectioners' Association.
At the same time he denied that the
shortage could he laid at tho door of
tho confectioners because of increased
consumption of sugar since -wartime
orohibltion went Into effect. There has
jbwt.been no material increase in candy mak
ing since then, ho said.
The wholesalers, he explained, may
be hoarding the sugar until nftcr Janu
ary 1, when the powers of tho equali
sation board of the United States food
administration automatically come to an
end.
When the equalization board goes
out of business on January 1 next
there will be no governmental super
vision over the sale and handling of
nugar. Should any combination of
wholesalers manage to obtain large
stocks they would be able to boost
prices.
Local wholesalers, however, say that
there is no reason why sugar should
be sold at moro than eleven cents per
pound and that with the exercise of
ordinary conservation there will be no
famine.
As far as could bo learned yesterday,
no additional sugar supplies, other than
the amount usually received In the city,
came in over the week-end, and grocers
do not look for any immediate relief.
The majority of retailers will continue
to adhero to their mlo of supplying
only two pounds to each regular custo
mer. In order to prevent people going
from store to store and buying sugar
at each, grocers are determined to en
force their rule that provides for the
purchase of at least one dollar's wortli
of groceries by casual customers before
any sugar can be bought.
Agents of the Department of Justice,
acting under Instructions from Todd
Daniel and Francis Fisher Kane,
United States district attorney, arc
making n sweeping investigation into
the situation with n view to detcrrnin
ing if any violation of the law is re
sponsible for the shortage.
While some of the larger retail Btores
are able to supply their customers with
moderate quantities, the shortage is ex
trejnely acute in the congested nreas
of the city. In these districts house
wives arc in the custom of making their
week's purchases of groceries on Sat
urday night, and inthousands -of cases
when they went to buy their supplies
on Saturday they found they were un
able to obtain any sugar.
FATHER McHALE ADVANCED
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Philadelphia Priest Assistant Supe
rior General of Order
The second highest office in the order
of Catholic priests. ..known as the Con
gregation of the Mission, has been be
stowed upon the Itev. Patrick McIIalc,
of this city.
According to information from Paris
received at St. Vincent's Seminary
Oermantown, Father McIIale has been
elected assistant to the superior gen
eral of the order, which has missions,
churches, colleges and seminaries in
many parts of the world.
"Father McHalc for more than, eleven
years has been provincial of tho order
In this country. He Is also rector of
St. Vincent's Church, Bast Price street,
Germantown.
A general conference of the order was
called at Paris several months ago and
Father McHale was one of the dele
gates from the United States.
TOPE ASSAILS LIQUOR MEN
Btlll rfeady to Debauch Legislature,
x Says Saloon Foe
The charge that "past beneficiaries of
ftitn'tt itnlirtlv irnlnH nre Rttll readv to
debauch legislatures and the- guardians
of law, to browbeat tne constitution
and turn victory into defeat," was made
last night at .the Abigail Vare Me
morial Methodist Church by tho Itev.
Dr. Homer W. Tope.
Doctor Tope, who is n Philadelphia
district superintendent of the Anti
Bftloon League, called on his audience
to join In the world-wide fight against
rum. Ho declared that until the liquor
traffic is stamped out throughout the
world the great victory won by the
forces of righteousness In America is
not safe.
Wharton Evening School to Open
Th Wharton Evening School of Ac-
rnunts nnd Finance, University of
Pennsylvania, opens classes tonight.
The school has an enrollment of np
nrnTtmntnlT 1700. with nearly 1200
students enrolled In the first-year class.
Of the new students, in per cent arc
women. The evening school this year
will use classrooms In College Hall as
well as In Logan Hall, duo to the In
creased number of students.
A used Cadillac retains the
samo features of dependability
and comfort which mado it desir
able when new, A thorough over
hauling; is your guarantee of fu
ture service and satisfaction.
We have eight-cylinder Cadil
lacs in open and closed body
styles; repainted and guaranteed.
Immediate delivery. Also some
used cars of other makes.
Neel-Cadillac Company
142 North Brood Street
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PINK TIE HAS ITS USES,
DOG MESSENGER MAN OUT
EVEN FOR CLERGYMEN
Minister, Camouflaged Behind One, Is Admitted to Saloons
Where He Seeks Information Makes Probes in 'Dry UclC
Should a minister ot the church wear
a pink necktio?
Some, Philadelphia clergymen of the
Episcopal faith are inclined to believe
with the Her. Dr. James Empnngham
national superintendent of the Episco
pal CJiurch Temperance Society, who
presents this question, that the pink
necktie has its uses, even for a clergy
men.
Local ministers have a slightly dif
ferent feeling about it than those In
New York.
"Wc in Philadelphia," said the Rev.
Llewclljn N. t'aley, rector of St. Jutle
and the Nativity Church, "are, in
general, more careful about wearing the
garb of our profession. I believe that
we should wear it most of the time,
though I can understand that In some
cases the 'pink necktie,' as Doctor Em
pnngham denotes the citizen s dress,
has the advantage.
The cmx of the matter, according to
Doctor Emprlngham, is that the prob
lem is not snrtorial at all, but ouc of
the practical results which may be
achieved under cover of a pink neck
tie. He contends that it is moral and
altogether justifiable for n man of the
cloth f-ecking information which he
might not obtnln in his proper person.
it; I'HinminHKU iiiiusi'iL ut'iunu it pillK
necktie.
Fettered by his conventional collar,
what chance has a clergyman of tap
ping the fountains of information that
ceaselessly flow in a saloon? That is
the question Doctor Emprlngham asks.
tV pink necktio admits a man to the
bar, and the ministers feel that in a
saloon, as In no other place, the pulse
of humanity may be felt. It Is inti
mated that in Philadelphia as well as In
New York "ministers In pink neck
tics" have been making some researches
iu the "dry belt" to see what prohibi
tion is doing. The data is being used iu
the nntion-wide Every Name campaign
of the Episcopal Church.
This general movement Is intended
to master the full resources of the
church for national service. Specifi
cally, one of Its objects is to devise a
substitute for the saloon. Hence,
Doctor Emprlngham and the "pink
necktie."
"Fcople are saying," he says, "that
prohibition has made no difference in
tho, liquor business. That estimate is
false. In the first place, prohibition,
in my experience, has made it much
more difficult to buy a 'soft drink' over
the bnr. Before July 1' I never ex
perienced difficulty in getting a non
alcoholic beverage in any Baloon except,
IM-rliaps, in some of the 'dry' states.
It I called for ginger ale or birch beer,
the barkeeper got mo the first time.
Since July 1 nil has be.cn changed.
"Under the protection of the pink tic
I saunter through the double swinging
doors on Sixth avenue or Hester' street
and ask for n glasH of ginger ale or
birch, as n preliminary to mixing in
with the boys i nut now I no longer get
the Innocous beierage for which I rail.
The white-aproned artist now invari
ably construes my innocent request for I folk between the
ginger ale or birch as a euphonious
camouuage tor something more po
tent." "And, moreover," adds Doctor Km
prlngbani, "prohibition also him
changed the conversational atinuspheie
ot (lie saloon, (n place of baseball, tlie
lntest prize fight or 'Hie ponies,' tlio
conersatlon now gcnerallv takes n
theological (urn, which is lo ny the
saloon frequenters spend their time de
nouncing the church and religion fur
having brought the condition or state
of being of prohibition."
B. Evans Quits as Postmaster at
Yeadon, Delaware County
William 11. Evans, postmnstcr at
Yeadon, Delaware county, who organ
ized the only dog messenger mall .serv
ice In Pennsylvania, has reslgucd from
the government service.
Mr. Evans's dog messenger service
was not officially recognized bv the
government, but to Delaware county
iiiistouirn nuil l eni-
wood station was an established part
of the mail sen ire.
The two dogs saw many j ears' serv
ice as mall curriers and although they
were pets of children In Yenilon anil
lcinlty thev iuvnriabl.v "illsplajed nil
efficient resentment against nil persons
who Interfered with them while thc
were on duty.
A year ago one of the nnimiils died
Mis c'ompnnion apparently grieved i-nn
tintiiilly over his loss and a few months
Inter the death of the second dog robbed
Yeadon of its unusual mail messenger
service.
Watches for Men
Wc arc proud of our reputa
tion for fine watches. An as
sortment which includes all
the desirable models of the
leading makers.
An octagonal watch of gold
with dependable Elgin move
ment $50.
S. Kind & Sons, 1110 chestnut si.
DIAMOND MEnCHANTS JITlVELEnS SILVERSMITHS
Wrigkt, Tyndale &? van Ro Jen, Inc.
Reputed the Largest Distributes nf High-Grade Dinnerware
LAZY SUSANS,
Gifts
of Solid
Mahogany
$12.00 to $20.00
SERVING TRAYS.
$4.00 to $12.00
RED TRAYS, $8.30
TEA WAGONS,
$21.00 to $15.00
Some with drop-leaf sides.
TIP-TOP TABLES,
$8.00 to $24.00
Pfain or inlaid tops.
MAGAZINE STANDS,
S7.50 to $20.00
Rich, Dull Finish, Finest Workmanship.
Sole Agents for Wedgwood Dinnerware
1212 Chestnut Street
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These Are
Bargains
Because they are offered to you
at practically today's wholesale cost.'
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5604-06 Germantown Avenue 2746-48 Germantown Avenue
4028-30 Lancaster Avenue 60th and Chestnut Streets
Branch Stores Open Every Evening
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Notably
Complete
Line of
Silk Dresses, $25 to $40
(In sizes 421 :. to 52VL0
COATS and
DRESSES in
Extra Sizes
Women who require larger than or
dinary sizes will find here a collection
that offers all the pleasures of selection
usual only to regular-size lines. In fact,
we are making a special feature of extra
sizes, and thft season have gone into
these lines to a greater extent than ever
before, including high-class individual
models as well as the more moderately
priced. The variety is excellent, and
there is nothing but the size to indicate
that the models are not from our usual
regular-size stock, as the prevailing
styles, although modified to give the ef
fect of long, slender lines, have been
very closely followed.
Dresses, $60 to $140
(In sizes 40 i. to 52U)
Draped models, others with divided
and irregular tunics, some with the long
panel effects. Satin, crepe Georgette,
matelasse, crepe de chine, also wool jer-
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Crepe de chine, satin and combina
tions of satin-and-crepe Georgette. Made
on stxaight lines or with the divided
tunic, and having the low waist-line
which brings the girdle to a becoming sey and tricotine. Many handsome
line over the hips. An assortment of, beaded and embroidered models. An ex-
models. Black, navy blue, taupe and
plum color.
cellent assortment of styles and colors.
t-- Straw brliteo Clothier Second Floor. Market St
TopCoats,$37.50to$100
(In sizes 401. to 52Vb)
These are for figures full "through
the bust and slighter through the hips.
They are made of the more conservative
of the fashionable cloths.
Top Coats, $35 to $80
(In sizes 39 to 53)
For women who are full through the
hips, and a little short-waisted. Of wool
velour and silver-toned velours.
Straw bridge & Clothier Second Floor, Centre
Five Hundred Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Autumn-Weight Overcoats for MEN
$33.50
FOR MEN of conservative tastes, and for YOUNG MEN who are looking for all the snap and "go" and smart
'ness of style-compatible with good taste, we have a remarkable collection of Autumn-weight Overcoats, owned by us at
the cost of many months ago, and marked for retail-distribution at ABOUT PRESENT WHOLESALE VALUE. All
wool fabrics in a variety of patterns, and an extensive representation of the season's desirable styles single- and
double-breasted waist-seam, belted all-around, Box Coats, and Chesterfield coats. All silk-trimmed and with silk sleeve
linings. Truly wonderful value-at $33.50.
Continuing the Disposal of Hart;
Schaffner & Marx Winter Overcoats
at $38.50, $46.50 and $58.50
At ?38..r)0 Conservative Oxford Coats, silk-trimmed and with
velvet collar, also roomy Ulsters and smart Ulsterettes. At 546.50
Luxurious Ulsters, of heavy fabrics, and dark Oxford Chesterfield
Conts in medium weight. At $58.50 Ulsters, Ulsterettes and con
servative Overcoats of the finest of fabrics.
Our regular stocks present full and complet
Suits for Autumn and Winter. Suits from the St
the "Alco" make start at $37.50. Suits from other
The "Alco" Sample Suits and
Overcoats Are Going Out Rapidly
At the Special Price of $46.50
This price represents a saving averaginB more than one-third.
The smartest of new styles chiefly the kind YOUNG MEN will
like beautifully tailored with a faultless custom finish, and of the
finest fabrics. All silk-lined. Earliest inspection and selection is
essential if men would profit by this opportunity.
e selections of all that is new and correct in Men's
ein-Bloch Company, Hart, Schaffner - Marx and
reliable houses start at $27.50.
.zy Strawbrtdire & Clothier Second rioor, Eat
The Delicate Handwork of
Many Lands Is Represented in
Our Decorative Linen Stocks
Lace-trimmed and embroidered Linens, assembled here in a com
prehensive variety that will gladden tho eyes, of women who appreciate
tho beautiful. In the broad collection one can find those hard-to-gct
odd sizes and unique designs. Practical pieces as well as exquisitely
elaborate ones. Here, too, are gathered the finest specimens of Ameri
can needlework and lace-making. Truly a spot of rare interest to
women of critically artistic tastes. And as for prices which are most
moderate; herr are a few random items submitted for your judgment:
Aincricari-made Scarfs, linen
centre, trimmed with imitation
Italian filet lace. Size, 18x3G
inches, at $3.00; 18x45, at $3.23;
18x54, at $3.50.
Scarfs, trimmed with real
French hand-made Cluny lace;
18x36 inches, at $7.00; 18x54, at
$9.00.
Hound Luncheon Cloths,
trimmed with French hand-made
Cluny lace; 3G-inch $14.00.
Round Luncheon Cloths,
trimmed with deep edge of Rus
sian hand-made Cluny lace, and
wide lace insertion; 45-inch size,
at $10.50; 54-inch size, at $14.00.
Luncheon Sets, trimmed with
Porto Itican hand-made lace in an
attractive rose design. Six glass
and six plate doilies, one centre
piece $60.01).
I Centrepieces, trimmed with Ital
ian filet lace, with reticelli em-
I hroidered centre; 15-inch, at
I $10.50; 18-inch, at $15.00.
I Iloudoir Pillow Slips, trimmed
j with Italian filet lace, with filet
lace medallions and hand-embroidered
centre, 12x16 inches
j $15.00.
Linen Scarfs, with Japanese
' mosaic hand-embroidery; 0x36
inches, $10.50; 20x45, at $12.00;
20x54, at $14.00. Also Round
Cloths, 4j-inch, $32.50; 72-inch,
$60.00.
Madeira hand-embroidered and
hand-scalloped Linens; Centre
pieces, 24-inch, $6.00 to $10.00;
Luncheon Sets, 13 pieces, $5.00,
$7.50 and $8.00. Luncheon Cloths,
51-inch, $15.00, $18.00 and $22.00.
Bureau Scarfs, 18x54 inches, $5.00
to jmy.uu.
'. Strawbrldge & Clothier AIbU 11. Centre
l,000Fashionable Untrimmed
Hats, from $2.95 to $15.00
And a Wonderful Line of Trimmings
And trimming a Hat is so simple this year. Or, if you prefer to
have your Hat trimmed to your suggestions, you can make your 'se
lections very easily here. Six Hnts are shown in the sketch and there
are hundreds of others equally attractive. Hats of plain velvets,
Lyons (American-made) velvet, panne-and-velvet combined, also
duvet-and-velvet and duvet-and-beaver. Small, medium and large
shapes i-olied, drooping, slashed. Some in the off-the-face styles, also
large Hats of the picture variety. Black, brown, navy blue, taupe and
fashionable combinations of colors.
Ostrich Feather Bands, black and colors $2.95 to $5.00
Ornaments, Many of Them Imported 75c tb $7.50
Beaded and Jet effects, in cabochons, pins and fringes.
French and American Flowers 50c to $3.50
Including many of the fashionable poppies and dahlias and dis
tinctive novelty effects.
Ostrich Pompons, in black and colors 85c to $1.50
Beaver Strips for Making- Hats $4.95 and $6.00
Ait Assortment of Buckram Hat Shapes 75c
Wings, Fancy Feathers, Glycerined Novelties, Pheasant,
Tails, Breasts, Peau de Coque and Burnt Coques $1 to $6.50
lig StrawbrlUe & Clothier Second floor. Market Street. Wett
The
Occasional
Convenience
of Deferred
Payments
Many folks own more Liberty
Bonds than they would have if
immediate cash payment had been
insisted upon.
Likewise, there are many
homes which have more con
veniences and improved labor
saving appliances than they would
have if Our Deferred Payment
Office had not made it easy to
pay for them out of the house
keeping purse from month to
month.
Arrangements can be made to
buy any kind of merchandise in
this way, but especially do those
who are accustomed to paying
cash occasionally find it conven
ient to purchase such articles as
the following on deferred pay
ments: Electric Vacuum Cleaners,
Electric Washers, Electric Iron
ing Machines, Sewing Machines,
Fireless Cookers, Gas Ranges,
Kitchen Cabinets, Refrigerators,
etc.
It Is a good way to provide for
any extra expenditure, so that the
family income may be disbursed
evenly and without a large drain
upon the purse at one 'time.
Deferred Payment Office
Floor iM, Filbert Street.
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