-j ' VV l&f ' 'i-,' n ,1filf.j1 - ; -!- --.;fa,-',t'''trWf yT lj -v . - -Qffni 'WMjnBSfT" , ---y." v-" .-tf.. " EYENHNra PUBLIC LEDGER PHICADEL1?HIA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1910 . r .jj -J .v fffr111 :yi.A t arillfeCTIi. t Ti"rpTT?T'j"3; V. i fTTi !(". - tJ i. orgaJ- KXVndso WANAMAKER'S DOWN STAIRS STORE WANAMAKER'S KS ' 'td ;- Philadelphia Will Send Thirty three Delegates to Minneap olis on November 10 BONUS TO BE DISCUSSED l'hllnilolpliin will kpinI thirty-three delegates to the national contention ot the American Legion to he held in Miiipeiinolis Xoveinher 10, 11 and 112. Tho delegation uill trael lo the nest irn rity in a special train, leaving here November S. In tlcw of the great importnncco this convention interest lias been in tense and delegates will go from here and from nil parts of the state with propositions to he placed bcfuic. the lioilv for its consideration. The three principal (eslions over which the service men and women lire concerned relate to the bonus, tho na tional policv of the legion us it af fects method "of obtaining remedial leg islation and the enactment of bene ficial laws' nnil the recommendation' nsto the Riinnression o boUhcIsm in the United States. Itniius Ku oral Here While, the Pennsylvania stale con vention has placed itse'f on record through the leprescntatives at the can tonment eurlj in October, us being opposed to rciiupsli for bonuses as such, it is certain that many of the national delegates from Philadelphia and, from Pennsylvania will vote in favor of the bonus. A number of posts in Philadel phia have expiessed themsehes by res olution as favorable to tho bonus and this frame 6f mind is bound to assert itsrlf in Minneapolis. ""- In order that the principle of home rule might prevail in the selection of delegates to the national contention the men were chosen from the congressional districts and lit the vote of tho dele gates in the state convention from such districts. An effort was made nt Ilar risburg to distribute tho delegates as fairly as possible among the various posts, but it was manifestly impossible to "give each of tho sevcntv-five posts representation. with only thirty district delegates to be elected from the sW con gressional districts. Philadelphia received three delegates-at-large in nddition to the thirty dis trict delegates W. W. Atterhury, of the. Pennsjlvania Ituilroatl post; A. Nevin TJetrieh. organizer of the Ger liinntnmi Post Xo. "und Cieorgc Wcnt- worth Carr, the chairman of llio count committee, who will head tho local del- j cgates. Philadelphia's Delegates ( Tho repiesentativcs of the six con-, gressional districts arc as follows: First district --Frank W. Melvin. Post ' CS'o. 70; William L. JenKius, Povt Xo. !10; A. H. Freelon. Post Xo. 07: M. A. Thormnhlen ( All-Nut ). Post Xo. 107, and AV. i:. West. IV.st Xo. 107. Second district -II. 11. Tulh . l'ost Xo. 174; Curl Sachs, Post No. 188; K. i It. Ilogan. Po-t Xo. ISO: 11. II. al berg. Po-t Xo. 14, and W. II. Creamer,1 Jr.. Post Xo. 10.'. I Third dWtrict-.r. AV. Studv (Penn-i HTltanio llallroad). Post No. 'J04 : Hob ert Ii. Dcnig. Post Xo. ISO; A llliiim I'. ri.nr l'nvi o. 'JT.-,: Itobcrt A. Nelson, Post No. ISO, and .lumos U. Anderson,, .TK. Po-,t No. HhO. Fourth district Michael Snxe, Post Xo. :',7: Fred It. (Irctzmacher, Past Xo. l.-hl; Unwell t'. C'ooney, Post No. "04; Harris AV. AVntkins 1'ost Xo. 2o9, and P.cujamin (iolder, Post No. :!7. Fifth district .U -1. IjMhoihI, 1 ost Xo. OS: Kntmond Kramer, Post No. 178: lticlmrd Hopkins, Post No. 20..; J.ester AVaas. Post No. 20.), nml .loltn Adams. Post No. . Sixth district Tliomus 1 . Mcchun, Post No. S!5; A'inccnt A. Carroll. Jr.. Post No. 270 ; Lucien A. Hauslem. Post Xo 01: Isidore 15alson, Post No. 7, nml Millard 1). Urowu, Post No. ii. Mnnv ot the posts are experiencing (llffieultv in linancing tlicir iieiegaies to the national convention. The youth of the legion argues .against large sums In the post treasury, mid the trip will cost between $100 and SliTiO. dependiug 'upon the taste ot the delegate. In one congressional district, the Second, a conference of nil posts has-been held, and it has been proposed to levy a per capita tax on the membership of tho posts included in the district. Kach man will be allowed $12.1 for the trip. A number of the delegates hate volun teered to pay their own expenses, but this is considered womcthing of an im position on theperson who goes to Min neapolis to represent the Jegiou from his district. , . 'SOLDIERS' MOTHERS UNITE Form Branch Here of War Mothers of America Mothers of soldiers who serted in the grent war have formed the Philadelphia branch ot the AVar Mothers of America. It was explained today thut the organi- fcntion will devote its attention to prob lems affecting soldiers and the families ot soldiers, such as the finding of busi jirss opportunities for returned service men and tho settlement of the question of tho permanent burial placo of the soldiers who died abroad. Officers elected yesterdav in tho New Century Club are: Mrs. Kdward tial luglier, president; Mrs. IC. AV. Magill; foerctary, and Mrs. VAla Cochran, treas urer. FIRE DAMAGES PAINT.WORKS Fireman planting Blaze Is Severely Cut by Glass One fireman was injured and a build ing 'of the Harrison Paint Works. Thirty-fifth street and dray's Ferry road was badly damaged last night by fire, which for a time, threatened ad joining plants of the establishment. The injured fireman is John Krau, of Kugine Compuuy No. 1. He was severely cut by falling, glass. The blazo caused u loss of several tlioti-t-n ml dollars. giiiiHiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiuiiiiiuiiiiniiiiiffliiiiiiiiiiiWi Trade Paper Advertising Man Wanted There is an exceptional op portunity open in Philadelphia for an aggressive salesman, preferably with experience in selling newspaper or trade paper space. Must 'be of good address, not oVer 30 years old. Permanent connection with large organization. Salary to start not over $50. Speed and amount of increase depends strictly on the man. Writo in confidence to A 327, LEDGEK OFFICE Now for an Extraordinary Sale of Women 's Dresses -Monday in Wanamaker's Efown Stairs Store Silk Messaline Special at $1.75 a Yard (Less than today's wholesale cost) Silver gray Reseda Myrtle Old rose Wistaria Olive Nile Brown Navy White Turquoise 115 inches AA'ide. Remnants j All Marked Half Price Satin, crepe tie chine, taffeta and other fashionable silks and plain and figured weaves of silk-and-cotton materials are ' in lengths that can be used for waists, frocks and trimmings (Central) Wool Serges At $3.50 a yard, all-wool storm serge, 66 inches wide, is in navy and black- At $4.50 a yard, all-wool fine' French twill serge, is 5G inches wide, in navy and black. Dainty New Batiste Blouses, $2.50 to $5 More Than a Dozen Styles Blouses with roll collars, flat collars, Peter Pan collars and high collars. Somo are quite plainly tailored, others are dain tily tucked, trimmed with wee ruffles of batiste or net and there is plenty of cream or white Val enciennes lace. (Market) Narrow Leather Belts A Varied Showing of Extra-Size Skirts 35c, 50c and 75c These narrow belts, a half inch or an inch wide, add a' touch of smartness to many dresses, suits and scarfs. We have an excel lent assortment of black patent leather and of plain leather in black, brown, tan and black and white combinations. (Central) Wnmpn tve.irincr 31 to 40 inch waistbands reciuire skirts cut just a little differently with longer lines and more attention given to the tailoring. Here they will have no trouble in finding just the right fckirts. , Silk poplin, taffeta, velveteen, wool serges and poplins, novelty skirting, usually in navy and b?ack and some beautiful wool plaids arc made into skirts of this type, priced from $7.50 to $26.50. For Young Women A New Plaid Skirt at $5 It is a pretty cotton plaid in blue-nnd-black, made with slot pockets and button trimming. A good skirt for school or business; incidentally, these plaids will wash well. (In regular sizes.) (Market) What a Hum and Bustle in the Women' 's Coat Store! Brisk winds have sent women hurrying in for coats before Winter comes thun dering down from the North. You'll not find in Philadelphia a better collection of moderately priced coats for women and young women. Prices Start at $16.50 and there 'are hundreds of good models at $19.50, $25, $27.50, $35 and upward. You'll find sturdy, knockabout coats for all Aveathers, fur-collared coats and handsome coats of soft and luxurious materials. New Coats for Matronly Women Have Just Arrived The first is a plain black coat of kersey, Avarmly lined from neck to hem. II is belted across the front and the semi-fitted lines of the back are excellent for heavy figures. $37.50. Another good coat of kersey is in navy blue or black Avith a deep shawl collar of skunk opossum. It is lined throughout Avith plain-color satin. $55. Velour in reindeer, taupe and Pekin makes a third neAv model that has a shaAvl collar of skunk opossum which is lined with figured silk. $G8.50. Young Women's Coats, $40 These are of navy blue or dark broAvn velour; the backs are tucked and trimmed Avith buttons and the collars are of scalene. Erer so gay and pretty are the linings of plaid silk. Sizes 14 to 20. (Market) Scrim Curtains at $3.90 a Pair The fine quality of the heavy, closely woven scrim and the quiet good taste of the hemstitched bordered curtains make them somo of the best curtains to use throughout the house. They come in white and in cream. Other curtains of scrim, marquisette, net and lace are $1.90 to $20 a pair. Curtain Madras, 40c to 65c a Yard Creamy, soft madras that looks delicate as cloud wraiths, but is really as durable as curtain fabric can be, is ideal for bedroom curtains when touched here and there with pink, blue or yellow flowers. Of course, in all white it makes attractive curtains for down stairs I 35 inches wide. (Central) Blanket and Quilt Weather Will Soon Come Swooping Down Gray Blankets Start at $3.50 They aro of cotton and are full size for double beds. Others at $5, $0 and $7. Plaids are $5. AVool-mixed fray blankets for. double beds are $8.50 and $10. Gray plaids, wool-mixed, are $8.50 and $10. White Blankets Single-bed size wool-mixed white blankets are $6.50 to $15. Double-bed size blankets are $8.50 to $20. Fine white blankets that have wool filling have been cut apart and bound with satin to match the pink or blue border; they measure 72x84 inches and are $30 a pair. Scotch Plaid Blankets, $15 These are 90tf tvool, measure 68x80 inches, and aro bound with red satin ever so warn and cheery looking. t All-wool plaid blankets, 72x84 inches, are $25. AVool-mixed plaid blankets, in pink or blue, are $12.50 and $15. . .Warm Quilts, $3.50 Winter-weight cotton-filled quilts are covered on both sides witli figured cotton material in pink or blut'. Other good cotton-filled quilts at $2.50 to $5; with plain borders, $5 to $8. Filled With Wool there are all sorts of warm comfortables. Some have a little cotton mixed in the carding. AVith plain color borders these are $6.50 to $13.50. Covered with silk mull they are $10 and $15. AVith pink, rose or blue silk covers they are $25. Finer quilts, soft and warm, with silk covers, $30 and $40. Fresh Bedspreads Begin as Low as $2 which is for a crochet spread with hemmed ends, single-bed size. Double-bed size is $3 and $3.50. With cut corners, $3 to $4. Hemmed Marseilles Spreads for single beds are $3.50 to $5; double beds, $6.50 to $10. With cut corners they start at $4 for single beds and at $7 for double. Marseilles sets for single beds ore $7 and $9; for double bqds, $10. Dimity Spreads in Four Sizes 62x90 tiwhes, $2.50. I 80x90 inches, $3. 72x00 inches, $2.75, 90x99 inches, $3.50. . Central) ". 1 Women 's Suits Unusual at $32.50 Semi-tailored suits of ve lour, oxford suiting, tricotine, Poiret twill and silvertone show narrow belts, braiding and button trimming. Special at $60 A beautiful velour de laine suit the coat following straight' lines is embroidered and has a deep French seal collar. 'In brown, green, navy and mahogany with a fancy silk lining. (Market) Real Lace Neckwear in all its loveliness is here col lars and sets and vestees that will delight feminine hearts. Filet j Point Venise Valenciennes Baby Irish are used alone or in combination or for trimming net or organdie. The collars are in all sorts of pretty shapes roll, round, short back or bib effects. Prices $3.75 to $16.75. A delightful collection of sets of sheerest organdie with trim nings of Baby Irish are $3.50 to 7 50. The daintiest collar wo have seen in a long time is a graceful round shape of cream net edged with baby Irish, also in cream color, $3.75. (Central) ili4 ,1 i fe !&,. I fey un : PI ! 1 WiJfi v i v 'VV lili W M U - "aa. i - ,)(- v m- w v. ll of the dresses sketched are $25 7T7nrmv7 "II"! itito Ms? IF JM At $10 to $40 Less Than Their Regular Prices These are all unusual dresses, of the types that appeal to women of discriminating tastes Dresses with a whiff of Paris about them The Silk Dresses Cordelaine Taffeta Tricolette Charmeuse Tricotine Serge Paulette Jersey Georgette Velveteen Satin The Various Wool Jersey Cloths conlelaino, Paulette and so forth form a inos.1 delightful gioup, totally different fiom the styles you arc used to seeing. They are ' in brown, navy, reindeer, Conenhagen, mahogany, black and Pekin, elaborately braided or embroidered and often combined with tricolette, which is used in panels, bands and for the linings of smart little pockets. The sleeves are a study in themselves. The Serge Dresses are of a very fine quality of navy blue wool serge, cut on straight lines and braid-embroidered from hem to waistline. A perfect dress of tho bettor type for slender young women. are in taupe, navy, black, brown and king's blue in more than a dozen styles, suitable for afternoon wearing. Of particular interest arc the charmeuse dresses which show bold, embroidered designs done in self or contrasting colors on the skirts and ovcrskirts. Others are trimmed with cascade banding and the Georgette dresses are beaded. , The Velveteen Dresses aj&o bhow simple lins. with perhaps a. touch of lace at the neck, and are in navy, Burgundy and green. , 20 Handsome Dresses of Duvetyne $60, $63.50 and $70 A duvetyne dress for less than $100 is a genuine find as any woman knows. These are of the finest, softest silk duve tyne, some combined with charmeuse and braided, others cut on coat-diess lines with vestees of satin. They are in navy and wood brown colors as soft as the beautiful material itself. OlarKrt) Outing Flannel 25c to 40c a Yard From these yaids of outing flannel will bo made warm "nighties," pajamas, nightshirts, petticoats, etc. It is in various widths at 2c, 29c, 35c, 39c and 40c a yard. ' (Centrnl) New Clothes for Little Folk Coy coats of waim cheviots, English tweeds, corduroy, chin chilla and broadcloth have good linings and interlinings and col lars that button closely around lit tle necks; many have fur trim mings. All show good tailoring and most of them can be worn by both boys and girls. From 8.50 for a warm cheviot to $20 for a nutria trimmed broadcloth. Sizes 2 to 6 years. Pietty hats of felt, velour or velvet to add the finishing touches are of the tailored type or prettily trirhmed. $3 to $8. (Oiilm!) Rhinestone Bar Pins 50c to $5 Gleaming ihinestones, set in bars of sterling silver, of silver plate, or imitation platinum show an almost endless variety of de signs. Many with gallery mount ings are excellent imitations of the fashionable platinum bar pins. (Central) Children's New Shoes of Sound Value In the Children's Down Stairs Shoe Store Prices Are About Today's Wholesale Cost The correct, healthful shanes. durable yet soft leathers in tho uppers and sturdy soles that don't object to running, skipping and play you wil! find all three in our children's shoes. The Applied Tips will appeal to mothers of children who scuff out the toes of their shoes first of all. The double thickness of durable leather will with stand many a day's scuffing t Five New Styles at $4 to $6.25 Dark tan leather lace shoes Sizes 0 to 8 at $4.50. ' Sizes 8 to 10& at S. Sizes 11 to 2 at ?G. Dull black leather lace shoes: Sizes G to 8 at $4.50. Sizes 8 to 10 at $5. 4 Sizes 11 to 2 at ?5.50, Black patent leather and dull black leather button shoes: Sizes (3 to 8 at $4. Sizes 8 to 10 at $4.50. Sizes 11 to 2 at $5.50. Dark tan leather shoes with fawn cloth tops that lace high; Sizes 8 to 10 at $5.75. Sizes 11 to 2 at $6.25. Good Aprons, Special at 50c These are good, generou.s-sizi percale bib upions, each with a. pocket; ordinal ily tho would be half as much again. Hundreds of Neat Bungalow 'Aprons $1.50 to $2.50 Clear, neat percales in figures and stripes and plain chambrays in well-cut styles that slip over the head, button in back or on the hide. Many look almost like drehsos, for they cover the dress from neck to hem. One style even has long blecves, though the others have shoit, sleeves. (Onlrnl) I Women's Crepe ' Pajamas i One-piece pajamas of pink i or white crepe are cut plenty full, with V neck and long, loose sleeves. Hand embroidery and shirring,adorn the front. $1.75. (Central) New Things Have Joined the Gathering of Men's All-Wool Suits at $29,50 And what suits they are ! An all-wool suit for less than $30 is a rare thing these days, and when you can get a well-cut and well-tailored suit of pure wool cheviot at $29.50 It Is Time to Act Here are two-button, close-fitting, high-waisted suits that young men will like and three-button suits of more con servative cut for older men. The patterns are new and up-to-the-minute, with plenty of olives, browns and grays among them. All of the coats are lined throughout with mohair. Fittings in all regular sizes. (Caller;, Market) Bath Soap 90c a Dozen or 8c a Cake This is one of the best olive oil soaps made. ' (Central) Gay Cottons For Hallo ue 'en Costumes 25c a Yard Cambric in yellow, blue, black and pink is 25 inches wide. There are yards and yards of it; think of all ho jolly, funny costumes and Mi- pretty things that it will make for masked gaiety! (Central) are ii spear- Men's Washable Gloves, $2.50 Tan capeskin gloves that are easily freshened in water outscam sewn and have point stitched bncks. In regular and cadet sizes. Duplex chamois-finish fabric gloves have much of tho fit and finish of leather. In buck, gray and natural chamois color, they are $2 a pair. (Caller, Market) 'Good and Dependable Rugs At Real Money-Saving Prices . We mean to keep right on selling t' ese rugs on the basis of old prices as long as this lot holds out. However, some oi th quantities are fast diminishing, and wise homekeepers will make their selections now. Extra-S ze Wi ton Rugs ($59 to $60 is to be saved on each Rug) 9x15 feet, $105. 10.6x12 feet, $105. 10.6x13.6 feet, $120. 11.3x15 feet, $132. This is illustrative of the average savings to be found in a large poition of our rug Stock, thanks to contracts piaced long ago. 11.3x12 Feet Rugs at $49.50 Both Axminsters and seamless velvet Rugs at this price. 6.9x12 Feet Rugs Seamless tapestry, $28.50. Seamless Axminster, $45. Axminstcr Rugs 6x9 feet, $25 to $35. 7.Gx9 feet, $32.50 to $45. 8-3x10.6 feet, $35 to $58.50. 9x12 feet, $37.50 to $65. Wool -and -Fiber Rugs by their durability and general attractiveness have won plenty of friends who use them all year round. 6x9 feet, $6.75 to $11.50. 7.6x9 feet, $13.75. 8.3x10.6 feet, $14 to $17. 9x12 feet, $9.75 to $18. Scotch Art Rugs Artistic, Adaptable, Moderate in Price The lovely colorings adapt themselves to modern interior decoration veiy vfc and the durability of the rugs is a thing to be marveled at. 30x54 inches, $4.50. t&. UGxGG inches, $0.50. 4.6x7.6 feet, $13.60. 6x9 feet, $21.50. 7.6x9 fert, $27.50. 8.3x10.6 feet. $32.50. 9x9 feet, $32.50. 9x12 feet, $37.50. Gingham Rag Rugs 24x36 inches, 76c. 25x50 inches, $1.25. 30x60 inches, $1.85. (Chettnut) 4 ! I .)' $ V n hV5 Lk. XAM s m (Chestnut) biiiimimiiiH -i ' "A "'f I mmmmmmmtmmmmmutmmmmummmmmiammmmmmmmmmmammtm IT T s i (f-
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