E5V li'rtMt'M "i 4 ?! ' " r ..."?, AS cIl-V afr- k if sv-f V i 't lv EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, OOToiER 2d, 1919 GEORGE W. ELKINS; FNANCIER IS DAD Millionaire, Noted for' Chat-Hies, Succumbs at Club, Sur rounded by Family STRICKEN IN' GOLF GAME Ooorci anlhroplat av. Klkin?. finnnilrr nntl Millanlhropist. died last night nl the rhlladclpliln-Cmnilrr flub. tic wns ftriolten with upopli-xj lint AWrfnnnHnr nrvilm rlllh link ulliln tlhl - nir coif wlthTrnnk IVnrson. UN condition nog fo norious ho rniild not bo moved to his homo or n hocpltiil. Several works iiko Mr. 121kini suf fered an attark, oC 8ioknen and went to Atlantic Pity with Mrs. Klklns. There his health improved and ho re turned to TMillridclpliin last Mondav. On Wedneodaj lie seomrd lu be in SizHroug health once more After Mieml- in several hours at his oflirp in the t.and Title llullding ho went to the rountrv club. Tie had jilnvi'd eleven holes 3n tho Kolf p.inic when he fell unconscious. lie remained in that con dition until th'c end. Kelalhes at lledsiilo "With Mr. KlKiu- at tin- time of his death were Mr" T.lkius, hix sons, Oeorcc AV. I'.lkias, .lr., and William Mtlntire Elkins, and his daiiBhters, Sirs. Wharton Sinkler, dr., and Sirs. George r Tyler. Mr. Klklos was born in I'hlln delphia, September 20. IK'S, the sou of "William . mid Louise Hrmnell Klklus At the age ot twenty thru years Mr Klklns mnrried Miss Stella Molntire. of Dayton, O. The reremony was pei -formed November 17. 1SS1 Mrs. Klklns died April 2.1. 1013. Mr. Klkins's sons hv that marriace are deorco . Iklas Jr., who married Miss Natalie ("ro.ier For. dauehter o Mr. and Mrs-. Caleb F. Fox, of this eitv. and "William M. f.lkins. who married Miss Ijlizabeth M, Tuckerman. Ho also had two daugh ters, Mrfe. Georsc 1 . Tyler and Mrs, Vharton Sinklcr. Married in New York Mr Elk-tab's engagement to niairy a second time was nnnouured in Cleve land, May 2,", 1017. and on June 19 lie was wedded to Mrs. Allethnire C. Cumber, n daughter of Colonel AV. 13. T.udlaw, of Clecland. Mr. I'lkius was fifty-nino jenrs old at the time of his second marriage. "William li. i:ikms died in November. 1003. leaMUK an estate worth ?.'il, fi78,2GS.41. With the preoption ot u plot o ground and approximately n quarter of a million dollars which the founder cf the J'lkius fortune left for the erection of nn orphanage for the daughters of Masons, and a few thou sand dollars left to eiunts and cin plcves, the great estate went directly tp Mr. Klklns's immediate family. Wealth Left Jo thai-It The Taluo of tho estate left by the vnuior Mr. KIUIus wus published with the first account ot the executors in 1004. The executors of the estate, aside from George AV. Klklns, were Louise 11. Klklns, John G. Johnson and Sidney F. Tyler. Mrs. rikins. in a will dated January 17, lOOti, left much f an estate TUBS SUPPLANT PENN SINK BUT "SINKPARTIES" GO ON Architects ) oil: Under Difficulty in Giving lltmtly Freshmen Uaths, but Where There's a Will Somebody Gels Wet SEARCHFORWOMAN AN EY A E VJOT discouraged by the substitution of two washtubs for the immense traditional sink, architectural students at the'nlverslty of l'ennsjUnula lime renewed their "sink iiarties," Two sessions of "sinkers" lme been held in the baeuicnt of the architectural school, and the minutes of both nieel inga indicate n typlial icluil of one of the oldest customs at 1'enn. A splashing, a dripping and a whack lug are the sjinptoms of a "xlnK parly." A drenched glonp of an liitccts, a gen eial scramble, tussle anil free for-all, and a "sadder but wiser" lclim, are the consequences. Yesterday saw the sim ond occurrence of this, peculiar (tis 1 om. Tour men lime been glwn "their need lugs " AVheu tin architect ami lie generally is ii freshman, hut lie ma lie an upper class man is snobbish to his follow classmates oi lo his nistiuetor, or if lie is attired too loildU m is guietalli muI of alignment with the ordinary "studt," he suffors. A hurried trial is held and the charge Is substantiated. Thumbs are always pointed down and there nio eiiea of "In with him!" Then the hath. Hut the authorities hae removed tho old-time sink and in its place nie two oi dinary wnshtubs. To accomplish the ducking of the offending student II wns necissarj yesterday to compel hitn to stand in one tub and submerge bis head in the second tub. The lirst "sink" purl of the new term was condiiotul cstorda The pioeibial sink in the nrchi teotutnl school was for the pui pose of si rubbing mid cleaning the paste and paper fiom drafting liunrit "Sink parties" do not lime the np prowil nMho authorities, but members of the faculty, it is said, genernlh are in favor of them. Insulting remarks iu the classroom and improper icpool lo instructors is one of the nflVti'rs pun ished, nnd this is appreciated b the "piofs." Prosecutor Caskill, of Atlantic County, Expects Arrost in Ohio Town Today BELIEVE BOY STILL ALIVE tl,nn $2,000,000 to m ' N 1 C H 0 L SHORE HOME SOLD amounting to moie rharitr. Among riiiladelphuins holding large interests in the business world none was more unassuming and democratic ill managing his affair-' than George AV. Klklns In addition to big traction nnd industrial enterprlsi . Mr LlMns found lime to interest himself ilieph in nit matters and in farming and utoik rais ing During the latter jeais of his life he gathered a notable collection of paintings aud etchings Known for Ills Charities Air. Klknis was well known for bis charitable work As one of the four heirs of the estate of his father, lie ngreed to cult out the provisions lu his father's will for building the orphanage This provision lapsed because it was mnilo within thirty das of the lestatoi's ileath, but tho heirs disregarded the , lapse. The home now stands at liro.id and Cnyuga streets. Mr. Klkius s most noted gift were lo tVie Ahincton Memorial Hospital, elect ed in memor of his first wife. The cost of the originnl buildings wus .M 40,000 I Ills first gift to the endowment fund was S230.000 and a New Year's gift In 1010 i equaled this sum Ho also paid $1S,(K)0 for proport for a nurses' homo Inoi dentilllv ho bought the old Abingtoli town hall for about SII.'OO and rnerl that I proper! to enlarge the hospital grounds Husiness Interests Air Llkins was iiresideut of the liar , ret Alaniifttcturing Compiinv. mm-1 Iiresideut of the 1 niled Lighting and lleutiug Compaii). the Crew I.ei(l , Conipanv. the Globe Gas Llglil Com I puny, A'lilcaiute l'ortland Cement Com pnnj. director in the Land Title audi Tiust f'onipan. the Jardiu Itrick Com I pany, American Coal Troducts Com puny, Chester Muniifneturiug Compam. Hustori .Manufacturing ('unipiinv ot Chester, Malcolm Willis Cnnipauy, l'hil adelphla Traction Coinpnn, 1 nion Tiactinu Compnn, Aletrnpolitan Stioet Itailway C'ompan of New York and tho l'hiladelpliui Stock Lxchange lie was n trustee of Hahnemann Hospital. I His clubs were the 1'nion League, Art, Hncipiet. Huntingdon iillc, l'hil adelphla Cricket, Philadelphia Country i and Metropolitan, of New Aork. Brewing Company Officer Pays $35, 000 for Late Politician's Residence I'or a consideration of Mi." seashore lesidence ot the late Jnuies P. McNlchoI, of Philadelphia, one of the largest and finest bouses on States aveuuci Atlantic Citj , lias been sold to Henry 1 Ortlieb, seiretnry tieasuier of Harrj I) I! Clupp A. Co., inc., brewers. S 13 Noith Third street. Philadelphia That the net is fast closing in on the womnn who is suspected of lulving kidnapped Itlllj Hansey, two and a half ,cars old, from his home in Hammoutou, N. J., on October S, was the assertion today by Prosecutor Gaskill, of Atlan tic county. Mr. GnskiuV expressed the opluion that the woman and tho missing boy are cither in or near Newark, O. He said he expected to leccho word of her in i est any moment. A message that a child answering the description ot tho boj was seen on the streets of Newark, (., with a woman, was ro(clod at Hanimontoti today from the chief of police of the Ohio town. Similar messages were received from other persons., including u tinxeling nlesiniiii nnil ii child welfare worker. 000 the Prosecutor GasKlll aid two habitual Senator' replies that Hill made when asked his name and parentage migiu um in tening his recovery, "The bo, I am infoimed. frequently described himself as 'llllh Pittsburgh.' piobabh becnuso the Unnscvs used to Ihe in Pittsburgh." sUld Mr (askill. "When asked 'AVhose lm me you.' invaiiably he nnswcied 'Mama boy, said Mr. Gnskill. "These childish nn- swers are xnliiablo aids. One ot them gme us the. clue xo nro now vorklng out." AVhcn questioned by her on a street In Newark, O., tho welfare worker mild the tupposed kidnapped boy replied he was "Hilly Pittsburgh." A few days ago it was reported that a boy answering the description of the missing youngster had been in Nownrk, K. J. Detectives were unsuccessful in their efforls to get trace of the woman in that city. TO INVESTIGATE U. P. TESTS Dr. Chambers Will Determine Value of New Intelligence Methods Investigation In the IJuivrrsit of Pennsvlvanla is being planned today by Dr. George Galley Chaiubeis, director of admissions, to determine tho value ot the intelligence tests that hac been adopled al the I'tilverslty, Thce tests were siigge-ded by the AA'nr Department, which recommended 180 men for admission to the Univer sity lifter they had passed the army test. Of these all but foily woio ac cented at the Dniversilj. Two hundred other leturned soldiers entered the university this year bj tak ing the usuiil examinations and about 7(H) returned to the (lasses after services In tho nrniv at home and abroad. The plan to make a stud of all slu dents nt, the Lnhersitj Is to ilichle. il Is understood, whether the intelligence tests shall be adopted In passing upon all applicants for admission. EXPECT BEET SUGAR TO BREAK SHORTAGE Effort3 Being Made to Obtain Supply From Western Rofinories TO CONTINUE RESTRICTIONS lleet sugar from refineries In the AVest is expected to relieve the sugar shortage in Philadelphia. John A. McCarthy) sugar administra tor for Pennsylvania, will try to p.aco contracts for'u sufficient supply of thq beet product lo make up the shortage in cane sugar. in the mcautlmo regulations pertain ing to sugar consumption here will be strictly enforced. Lven If a big supply of beet sugar shall be obtained the con servation program will continue In op eration. Hfforls to assure a fair allotment of the II.OOO.OOO pounds of MigRr to 'bo released by the navy will be made by authorities heic. It was reported that 21,000 300- pounrl bags ot sugar delphia on the ship Costilla, arrived in Phlla consigned to tho Pennsylvania Sugar Company, "The sugar trouble i over so fai ns PhtlailoltiMn U concerned." Mr. Mc Carthy said. "Philadelphia Is getting! n pretty fair' supply. The fact that you are unable to get sugar in some restaurants Is duo lo the strike of the IcainBtcrs and not to a sugar shorlnge." AVhcn asked it the report that 14, 000,000 pounds ot sugnr were landed in Philadelphia last week was true, Mr. McCarthy said that 14,000.000 pounds were equal to 42,000 barrels. Ito said that 30,000 barrels was tho noTinal weekly consumption ot Philadelphia and that a consignment of a week nnd a halt's supply landed here on one day was inconsequential, Francis FIslver Kane, United States district attorney, said that he hoped the nmenumeniM lo me l.ever act wjiloh werp sighed bv the President provided for the establishment of a fair price board, though dispatches from Washing ton show that no such provision was included in the final form which the teeth in the law assumed, "Itiwlll be dlHicult to tell Just what n profiteer is and just w'hnt an unfair combination is unless there Is a fair price board to establish standards," said Mr. Kane, "If the amendments do nothing but attach a penalty to tho act we will nevertheless bo able to p;o-. coed against sugar prgllteers, for eleven cents a pound has been established as a fair price, llut there should be week 1 meetings of fair-price commilties to establish similar fair prices for other foodstuffs." Necessities b'olks Insist on clear.good-tasl-ing water. But these alone do not nuke water absolutely health--ful. PUROCK free of mineral deposit, or vegetable organism, Is purity plus. Our deliveries pass your door. 'Phone or write for regular service. THE CHAS. E. HIRES CO. 210 So. 24th St.; PMIa. DRINK mx WATER $5,000,000 Purchase Opens Loan Montreal, Oct. JM. Tho I'.ltl) Cana dian Victor loan drive was opened .vestcrday with a $,"5,000,000 subscrip tion from the New York Life Insurance Company. fSSMMSMMSMMMSSimMMMSMa Ei BgSSGS22H 5 Wonderful, Large Kashan Rugs They were imported by us, and arc the finest specimens in the country, represent ing the highest type of Persian art. For (he benefit of those avIio may care to see them, and who may never again have the opportunity to look upon such glorious colorings, magical silkiness and Aveave, we arc exhibiting these matchless Itoyal Per sian Carpets during this Aveek. Just come and enjoy these lovely, princely rugs. You Avill trot be asked to buy. FRITZ & LARUE, Inc. Importers-Retailers- of ORIENTAL, DOMESTIC RUGS (utd CARPETS 112 J CHESTNUT STREET & s ssESuftflaaaffis m&Sfifi'X8i5Sl!ltt'X&n Fz IMlOTiWSffiM Shell Cordovan Semi-brogue eThia. shoe possesses the ideal combination of strength and style, and assures the utmost in JJ appearance and service. Our Shoes, 9.00 Upwards 930 Chestnut St. 39 So. Eighth 203 No. Eighth PJIimMiOTilCMIilM pllEDERMAN 1115 CHESTNUT ST. (OPPOSITE KEITH'S) Affltiim late $45r:$7.5 $9.5 Presented in a Saturday Sale a, (at least), IS Less Than VALUE! Beautiful velvet hats in black or broivn, new wi1 hai.t in sinnfl chic Hftuitest. riuvetvn hats of rare ele- ganco in gorgeous colorings and combinations, adorned with nana emoroiaery, imna-inaue nowcrs, osincn, cne nille and wings. Our MHUnerif Section Ut averflowlnff with lovely Ttvea Ui -1 u mvttm or me smartest ana mom exclusive uats ai p n riattthuiua in MOM and irlaedmont artvantamotisiU'. BONWIT TELLER & CO. uheSfxaaku$vpcfOriainaliont CHESTNUT AT 13 STREET A 'Collection of Distinctive HOSIERY For Women and Misses The Bonwit Teller & Co. collection of hosiery includes types suited for every occasion of day time and evening wear in a fascinating variety of designs and novelty avooI hose for outdoor activities. SILK HOSE for STREET WEAR 2.50 A very specialized showing of medium weight all silk hose. In black, white and colors. . ' NOVELTY SILK HOSE. S.25 to 6.95 Superior quality all silk hose, featuring hand em broidered clox. Also openwork clox in black, white or navy. EVENING HOSIERY 4.75 to 19.50 including effective openwork designs in black, while and pastel shades. Also lace motifs inserted in fine gauze silk hose. Featured in black, white, bronze or beige. WOOL SPORTS HOSE 1.50 to 3.50 Fine wool in white or heather mixtures. Also hand embroidered clox in plain or two toned effects. SATURDAY SPECIAL t Silk hose, full fashioned, with lisle garter top, in shades of beaver, light and dark gray, also black'. .95 Heavy quality, all silk hose, in shades of caster, smoke, bronze, silver or russet. 1.75 HOSIERY DEPT., FIRST FLOOR 7T is Jf 0 yO 'aj&Mb .LSjawjimo?ifr O 4aiC.&-e-d4M.ta: Jaae. ($c$U. You Will Not Find the RIGHT Corset by Casual Shopping The "right Corset" of today means correct body proportions and an un conscious grace that gives no im pression of corsetry in the finished silhouette. We Specialize on Gossard Front-Lacing Corsets --and can supply the right model for everv figure, also skilled sales service to see that you are PROPERLY FITTED. Prices for Gossard Cor sets range from $4.00 to $10.50. Dorinu Baek-Lucing Corsets, in cluding special models for misses 'and young Avomcn $2,95 to $12.00. Do Revoiso Brassieres 65c to $6.50. si:cond ki-oou Is $25.00 the Price You Want to Pay for a New Hat? Gloves. You Avill have a long search to find a better stock of Gloves than Darlington's liaA'e right noAA We say "right now" because the hcaA'y selling of November and December is certain to bring some breaks in sizes and colors, and Holiday selec tions can be made most advantage ously now. We have the fine French-made Gloves in tho Avanted styles and col orings. We have the best American-made GIOA'CS. We have Real Washable Chamois Gloves (not doeskin), Avhich are very scarce. We have Wool and Fabric Gloves men's, Avomen's, children's. Every Glove requirement can be met at Darlington's and at FAIR PRICES. KIHST FI.OOU 0L I"'1 r-4 nmmU We have many very attractive Hats for Avomcn at $25.00; distinc tive and unusual styles. No Mil linery elseAvhere, we Feel sure, equals them for charm and REAL VALUE. THIRD Fl.OOIt K Girls' Gingham School Dresses Sturdy Dresses of American ging ham, fast color, large plaid designs in various color effects; sizes 12 and 14 ; price $4.95. Of snlendid imnorted Anderson ginghams are different styles at $9.75 and $12.95; many have dainty Avhite organdie collars and sash; sizes 10 to 14 years. Prices start at $12.75 for NAVY BLUE SERGE SCHOOL DRESSES. sncoND Fi,oort Boys' Clothing Boys' Washable Suits in Oliver Twist and regulation styles ; sizes 2 to 8 years $y.50 to $10.75. Wool-Jersey Cloth Suits in Oliver Twist styles; sizes 1 to 8 years $17.60. Roys' Hats in sizes 2 to 10 years $a.50 to $5.75. Coats for boys of 4, 6, 8 and 10 years $18.00 lo $23.50. SI'X'ONt) Kl.OOU wear New Neck If I JD 1:1 W JC Jw ww x- -5-wr mr a --7 3533 The Neckwear Section is attract ing much attention these days. . Many dainty novelties are being hhown in Collars and Sets. The Marabou and Fur-cloth pieces are ready in great variety. Ask to sec the new Fur-Cloth Set of Tarn, Neckpiece and Mull' at $25.00, complete. Veilinus and Ribbons NeAV meshes Und patterns in Veil ings at a Avide range of prices; Ave have a good Veiling as low a3 19c yard. Plenty of handsome and very pop ular Metal Ribbons. KIUST KI.OOU A Sale of Women's Coats Special Purchase at Average Savings of 20 These Coats came from a New York maker Avho supplies us Avith. many of our regular lines, and this lot Avas sold to us at a liberal price concession, Avhich we pass on to our custmers. Fine Coats in every Avay, but mostly one of a kind. Every Avor.ian inter ested in getting a really good Coat at a REAL SAVING should see these Saturday. Women's $70.00 Coats at $55.00 Mixed cloths in oxford, navy, taupe and brown ; seal coney collars. Women's $85.00 Coats at $65.00 Women's $98.00 Coats at $78.00 Women's $150.00 Coats at $120.00 ' " '" Women's $175.00 Coats at $140.00 Women's $210.00 Coats at $165.00 Women's $250.00 Coats al $200.00 These arc made of peachbloom, luslrola, Bolivia and avooI vclour in various popular colorings; many are fur trimmed, some with large nutria collars. Again avc Avish to emphasize that this is not a large lot, and there are not many at any one price, but the Avomcn Avho get them arc fortunate, as they are WONDERFULLY FINE COAS AND WONDERFUL VALUES. Tiiinu floor White Silks White Satin Majesty, 30 inch- to $!i.50 yaul. Satin Satin Satin Satin Satin do Luxe, Daphne, Duclicsse, Brilliant, Moon-Glo, de Chine, :;g Girls' Skirts Navy blue serge, box or accordion plaited $7.95. Handsome Wool Plaid Skirts made after our own designs $12.95. These Skirts are in sizes for girls of 8 to 14, years, and there is a con stantly increasing demand for them to be Avorn with Separate Waisls or Middies MARY ELLEN Blouse Waists, hand made, Avhite -with touches of color here and there, some laco trim med S4.50 to S7.50 : sizes G to 14. JACK TAR Middies in all sizes $2.00 to $2.95. JACK TAR Body Skirts of Palmor linen, $3.50; of navy blue BCrge, $5.50 and $6.00. . SECOND pLoon - . ' . MaV . V AVIiite yard. White yard. AVIiite yaul. White- jard. , White yard. While to $0.50 AVhito White yard. AVhite Crepe "MctcoV, 40 inch $3.50 to ?5.;j5 yard 40 :;g 10 40 10 Crepe yard. . Channelize, 40 inch Chinese Crepe, 40 ?2.2: to inch ifi.7r inch Ho.75 ineh $5.00 inch S0.00 inch $7.00 inch $2.D0 -$!1.50 yard? inch $7.00 inch: iw Tuff! $C.2o yard. Whlto Baronet. 30 White Pussy Willow $5.00 yard. AVhito Chiffon Taffeta, AVhito Georgette Crepe, 40 Inch to 1.00 yard. rmsT Ki.oon afl'eta, 40 inch 30 inch $2.75 $2.50 Men's Hosiery Imported Black Cashmere Hose $1.50 pair. Silk-and-Wool Accordion-Ribbed Hose; imported; black, tan, navy, brown $2.50 pair. l'liisT ri.uui: " 25c Handkerchiefs . Attractive Novelty Handkerchiefs with colored stripes and squares or with embroidered corners ; some are linen, others part .linen. FIKST 10.00U Coats - Misses We Avunt to tell you particularly about those at $49.00 and $59.00. No one could find a better, Avarmcr, more serviceable Coat than the ones of "plaidback" at $59.00 ; two large pouch pockets and a small pocket for carrying change; belt; raglan shoul ders ; half Jined ; colors, brown and navy blue; sizes, 14 to 20. At $49.00, Plain Utility Coats of soft velour In brown, bluck, navy, tan; belted; lined throughout; sizes 14 to 20 years. pc,v,k'W ". ' "!"' 1"! mT"" 9$ D Hiii,iiimiiiniii p . , Wool Jersey Gloth Suits cDmSX for Wfcmen and Misses mm m i hi nrnvtinin 1 1 m rjr Dar-Tex Suits are priced at $28.50 and $;)2.50. Dar-Tjx Suits arc raadq from all wool WORSTED cloth which will not loosu its shape and get baggy; sev eral good colorings. Dar-Tex Suits are made in sizes from 16 misses' to 44 women's. Dar-Tex Suits invito the closest comparison as to their value and de sirability. WUMUN'S sizes. THinq tixoott - MiHsns hixkh. NunnMn wrj-ion . -" T- -' -."-- -- - .-w. 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