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EVENING PUBLIC LEDaEK PHILADELPHIA, FEIDAY, OCTOBEE 31, 1919
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MITTEN IS ACCUSED
OF 'PASSING BUCK
Porsons Close to Director Twin
ing Slur P. R. T. Head's
Replies to Questions ,
FIGHT IN COUNCILS SEEr
"Mr Mitttn merely 'passed theburV
to the Public Service Commission."
lhat was the expression made today
in circles closo to Dirrctor of City
Transit Twining The reference was to J
the replies made by Thomas B. Mitten
of the Rapid Transit Co , to the twen I
ty-saven questions asked hlra last In- i
dav by the director , I
Verbal lightning flashed in an inlcr-
onange ol opinions expressed many ay
Mr. Mitten nnd Director Twining. The
company diet baldlv referred to the
iIlrpMnr nn nn nhRtmrtionUt WUOe
questions rccaled no constructive criti- I
elsra
Director Twining countered with the
mphatic declaration: '"What Mr. Mit
ten says is absolutely untrue."
After those two flashes from tho
rompnny's president and the represen
tative of tho public both Bides rested,
at lenst so far as public expression vas
concerned.
Look for Pitched Battle
The clash, in political circle here,
uas regarded as tho forerunner of a
pitched battle that will bo fought out
when tho to councllmanic committees
intrusted with the company's five pro
posed ordinances hold their second pub
lic meeting.
The "buck-passing" reference Mas
aimed particularly nt two points made
in Mr. Mitten's replies
Director Twining wanted to knou
what assurance the city would have of
a continued fixe -cent farr if the com
pany were relieved of its obligations
under the 1007 contract
ATt- Tiffn'a inlv Trrnf 'TJift mm.
pany's proposal does not affect the
basic five-cent fare The Public Ser
vice Commission finally determines the
'rato o fare ' '
Again, when tho director asked if
the company could not arbitrarily m-
reasc its ten-cent fares by turning
back through routes in the centr.il area,
Mr. Mitten replied rerouting would be
lubject to investigation and npprotal
by the Public Service Commission.
After answering in categorical form
each one of the twenty-seven questions,
Mr. Mitten closed the statement with the
following supplement
"Those twenty-scten questions are
lacking in constructive thought and seem
designed to obstruct the early use of the
Frankford "h." The Department of Citj
Transit has, from its formation, dem
onstrated its desire to limit the effec
tiveness of the P. R T. by destroy
ing its credit and aiding and abetting
its opposers. Despite all obstacles the
P. B. T. has, with the co-operation of
its employes, improved its service and i
continued the basic five-cent fare
"Co-operation tictween city and com
pany is now more than ever essential to
recure the best possible use of existing i
facilities. This management now re
spectfully submits that its record of the '
last eight years justifies the confidence
of the public.
"Constructive action should now dis- .
place carping criticism. The street-car '
system should be developed to its great i
st capacity, which Is possible only of '
accomplishment after eliminating the
tlfrce-ccnt exchange.
"Tho nerd of the car rider for in
creased transit is urgent, and the way
should forthwith be opened to early
use of the Frankford L ' "
Mr. Twining has not had a chance
thoroughly to dissect and study each
of the replies made by Mr. Mitten to
tho questions. lie did, however, issue
a statement answering tho supplement
by Mr. Mitten.
Twlnlng's Answer
Mr, Twining said
"I havo not seen his answers to my
Suestions, and therefore am unable to
iscuss them. But I can reply to that
supplement In nn early report I shall
replv more m detail,
' Mr Mitten talks profusely about
co operation, but he bus consistently
refucd to co-operate To him co
operation mcauM tho piotcclion of his
company and its dnidends; to us it
means the provision of better service to
the public.
"There isn't a single constructive
suggestion in anything that Mr. Mitten
has put forward. All that ho has pro
posed 11 of a temporary uaturc In
my forthcoming report I shall make
some Miggcstiotis that I legard as really
constructive
"Mr. Mitten seems to think nobody
has the right to question anv proposal
put forward bv the P. It. T These
answers are published purely for their
effect on the public. This is evidenced
by his action in sending them to the
uewspapeis before he sends them to
me "
BOARD ASKS RIGHT
TO ISSUESUBPOENA
Civil Service Commission Ap
peals to Court for Interpre
tation of Law
OUTCOME EOF POLICE TRIAL
RATHER ELKINS BACK
THAN $50,000 LEGACY
Secretary Pays Tribute to Fin
ancier Other Employes Re
main With Family
I here ibn t one of us who bus been
remembered so geuorouly bv Mr Klkins
who wouldii t intliei hate him hack
than the monev '
In such manner W Wallace Alex
ander. hecreturv to the late G W
Elkins. paid tubute to the man who
bequeathed him $50,000 in anprecm
tlon of his many jcurs of service
Mr rikius s will, rcccnth disclosed
left $5000 to his talet, Walter Caron.
who served btm for ten ears. and "o00
to William Magmre, his iliauffrur in
appreciation of ten n ears' sen ice
$2500 to William Ititehie his negro
butler for thirtj tears and $2500 to
W S Sellers who worked foi Mr
Elkins for tho last tcnt sears
"Whatever anj will might gtve us
continued Mr Alexander. ' is small nud
insignificant in comparison with the
friendship of Mr Klkins Those of us
who have been associated with him so
long grew to love him deeplj And
now we suffer a great loss "
Walter Caron. the alet. will remain
in tho service of the family Kitchic
and Sellers also will remain with the
family," Caron said. "And we want to
stav Wo want to do nnything that
...11 !..., mi.- -rntitnria in Air. Elkins
not for his haviug left us so much, but
for nis Kinauess 10 us wuuc uc nuv
We'll never forget him."
An effort to compel tho attendance of
witnesses before the trial board of the
Civil Servico Commission lies back of
n petition filed today wilh the Court
of Common Pleas No 1
The court is asked for an interpre
tation of the Intent of the section of
the new charter relating to the trial
of poiico and firemen, and the scope
of power rested in the trial board to
compel the attendance of witnesses.
The issue was raised by the case of
Kobert C. Orndorff, an acting detec
tive who was accused of accepting a
bribe from Henry C Spaeth The pur
pose of the alleged bribe was to permit
Spaeth to retain an automobile which,,
it was claimed, the detective kuew had j
been stolen.
When Orndorff wis called befoie (he i
trial board, Spaeth, and another wit
ness, who had been notified by mail to
be present, did not appear
Tho petition filed on -behalf of the
Civil Service Commission asks cither
that tho witnesses be subpoenaed by the
court or that the court authorize the
commission or its trial board to sum
mon the witnesses '
The petition, in part sets forth.
"That for the orderlj conduct of
trials, Investigations and heariugs pro
vided for by said ait of June 25, the
city charter, before the civil service
commission, nnd the board of trial, con
stituted bv it for the trial of charges
against policemen and others, it is es
sential that the uttendauco of witnesses
be compelled bv due process of law,
in order that the trials, investigations
and hearings so provided for maj be
OWNE
NAMEJN EVERY PAIR
duly held nnd may effectively proceed
for the carrying out of tho purposes of
the said act of nssembly.
"That the functions nnd duties de
tolved upon the civil service corauils
sion and the board of trial appointed
by it, arc of a judicial or quasi judicial
character, and that the compulsory at
tendance of witnesses Is necessary to
performance thereof."
CALLS FOR POLICEWOMEN
Mrs. Martha Falconer Says They
Are Needed to Protect Girls
Policewomen in all cities, to watch
over joung girls nnd women under
temptntion, were "urged in a farewell
address by Mrs. Martha Falconer, su
perintendent of tho girls' department
of tho Glen Mills Schools, who leaves
tomorrow to take the position of su
nerintendent of the department for de
linquent girls and women in the Amer
ican Social Hvgicnlc Association, con
ncctcd with the Rockefeller Founda
tion In her new position Mrs. Falconer
will devote considerable attention to
the establishing of bureaus of women
police In American cities
WANT BRIDGE MADE SAFE
I Call Meeting at Fort Washington to
t Demand Action on Structure
j A movement is under way in Fort
Washington today to make sue a
brldgo over the Philadelphia and Read
ing Railroad tracks where there have
been several serious nccldents. A mass
meeting Is to bo held Tuesday sight to
consider the question.
Charles Orangcrs, 015 Walnut street,
whoso home is in 'Fort Washington, says
that as the bridge Is used by trolley cars
r,.nt nt tlio k'nnre is used for tracks.
A steep hill and a sharp turn nt tho
I k.iriro anA In the dancer.
I It Is proposed to condemn property
at tne unago upproucuca iu
I changes necessary for safety.
make
Westcott "1920
M'asscnger Light1 Six. Run about
1600 miles. Extra tiro bumper, etc.
Perfect condition. $1800.
1 Lexington Motor Company of Penna.
851 North Broad St.
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You Decide Location and Price
We'll find it in Germantown
How many
can you name-
things to wear
known for 142
years as "good
value?
Give it up?
Well, there's
Fownes
GOOD SHOESkJ
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wvvcfc vvAcvfe c&fcemMCSS teoscs'VoVje. ccowowam.
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The Hallahan Stores
give full expression lo the thought that Good Shoes are as
essential to good living as Sensible Economy is to content
ment of mind. They supply both. Here, to-day, are
Men's English Toe Lace Shoes
that reflect the highest point
of quality, stylo and Rood
looks. Material and work
manship are positively of the
best. To-day's market quotes ,
them at $1G. They're "rarc
npes" for immediate picking
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GLOVES
169 HERMAN ST. Gtn. 5856W. ypp MER WOMEN & CHILDREN
Brown and Wine Shell Cordovan
Mahogany and Tan Russian Calfskin
Gun-metal Calf, with Mat Calf Tops
Me atpo bare Mfn's nitichrr and Medium Toe Late ft.hoe of the iam hlcb
quaULy at Iho tame low prlc $12.fi0. About so stilts In all.
919-921 Market Street
bOth and Cbettnut Sl. 2746-48 Germantown Ave.
4028-30 Lancaster Ave. 5604-06 Germantown Ave.
Branch Stores Open Eiery Evening
Market Street Store Open Saturday Evening
lt. fctfh, fl?n nfOriainationr
CHESTNUT AT 13 STREEf
FOR SATURDAY
A Most Unusual Offering
.of
WOMEN'S TAILORED SUITS
PLAIN TAILORED AND FUR TRIMMED
One hundtcd-fijly suits selected from our
regular stock of High Priced Models,
Reduced to
68.00
Suits of Silvcrlone, Yalama cloth, Duvet de Laine, Ve
lour and Tricotine., Plain Tailleur and belted models, close
fiulnc sleeves and shoulders. Tailored equal to the Custom-
made suit. Also Fur trimmed models with collars of Hudson
Seal, Australian Opossum or Nutria.
(Sizes from 34 to 44.)'
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Let Us Clean Your Jewelry
We will be glad to clean it as
only experts can, and make
each piece look like new. The
mountings will be examined
and you will be advised should
the diamonds be insecurely set.
This service is rendered with
our compliments and your
jewelry returned in a chamois
jewel bag.
S. Kind & Sons, mo ciwstnut st.
DIAMOND MERCHANTS JEWELERS SILVERSMITHS
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Union Suits
Our Union Suits are designed to meet
the requirements of the most discrim
inating men. Fashioned on the
machine to the outline of the body,
assuring you perfect fit and comfort.
Sold .here only.
Mann & dilks
U02 CHESTNUT STREET
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Baltimore & Ohio R. R.
Baltimore and Return $
$2.25
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War Tax. Sio JUdlHoaal jflilllfllf ft
t SUNDAY, NOV. 2
Spwfal Train JLeat 2tli and Oif1
rheitnul 8trt(a Station 8.W A. M. tau'
X-Rayof Cheney Phonograph
Showing Exclusive Features
! Cktnty Reproducer which tip
rites and foctuei sound ttavtt
by new patented 'method.
Eliminates "J51ut" and "Needle
Scratch."
J. Chtney Tone .Arm which am
plifies tones, reflecting them
from fiat surface!. This new
method preserves their purity.
3. Cheney Throat controls sound
ns in a human throat
4. Chtney Orehtstral Chambers
giving to Cheney tones all tho
richness and fullness of the
pip organ.
5. Cheney Violin Resonator
carved from silver spruce, it
adds richness and quality tu
Cheney tones.
Back of the Chenev Are
the Acoustic Principles
of the Violin
WITHIN each Cheney are embodied
the fundamental acoustic principles
which give the violin its tones of match'
less purity. .
Each part which amplifies tones and in'
fluences their quality is made of the same
wood from which violins are made. The
resonator is carved in violin lines and
suspended free from the cabinet walls.
Thus the Cheney Resonator vibrates like
a violin, and imparts to its tones a rich'
ness, clearness and quality matched only
by the original production. No other
phonograph can duplicate this exclusive
Cheney Feature which is protected by
basic patents.
Further, the Cheney constantly increases in
worth it becomes a prized heirloom to be
handed from generation to generation, for
"The LanAer You Play It
The Sweeter It Grows"
PRICES ?8Vtni90ftriM
Cheney Sales Corporation, 1105 Chestnut St.
THE CHENEY MAY BD HEARD AT THE FOLLOWING DEALERS ,
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1115 CHESTNUT ST.
(OPPOSITE KEITH'S)
At the Beginning of the Fur Season! .
Not the End!)
Clearaice of Odd Firs
This brand-new Store has a brand-new policy; a modern policy that won't stand for
worm-eaten systems of merchandising and the holding of salable merchandise until the
end of a season.
This Policy dictates that the oddments of the large selling that has characterized thia
business for the past six months be sold now; that no delay be countenanced; that the cus
tomer be given the benefit of the goods now, instead of having to wait until the end of the
season before being permitted to buy them at reduced prices. You can buy your Fur
now for less! at Forbes. j
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A'. B.Our prices hate always been less titan usual because we manu
facture and sell direct to the public, t Itereby eliminating the middleman's
costly services.
We Will Reserve Your Purchase on Payment of a Small Deposit
nrnAWMlTDGB t CLOTHIER, fttH MARKET
THKO. PBRS8BR CO.. 1714 cilKHTOOX T,
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Specimen Values in
Regularly Sale
(3) Taupe Marmot ,. 126.00 89.50
(3) Australian Seal 146,00 98.50
(1) Trimmed Marmot 135.00 98.50
(3) Australian Nutria 155.00 125.00
(2) Natural Muskrat 166.0P 130.00
(1) Leopard Cat 210.00 150.00
Scarfs
Regularly Salr
(6) Wolf (all colors) 24.60 16.50
(2) Taupo Nutria 29.50 22.50
(3) Brown Fox . . A. 32.60 24.50
(3) Taupe Fox . . . 7. 32.60 24.60
(2) Beaver 32.50. 24.50
(2) Moleskin 49.60 35.00
Muffs
Regularly Sale
(2) Nutria ,. 10.60 6.50
(3) Hudson Seal . 22.60 ,14.50
(2) Beaver ,..... 36.00 24.50
(1) Skunk .,,,.,.,,,..,, 80.50 29.50
(1) Moleskin ..,.,,,..... B-P4 (,'M.M
(2) Squurel ...'..,,, Wd ,HJW,- ,
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"Odd" Fur Coats
Regularly
(3) Trimmed Australian Seal 196.00
(3) Hudson Seal 225.00
(1) Scotch Moleskin Capo... 295.00
(2) Trimmed Hudson Seal . . 325.00
(1) Trimmed Hudson Seal .. 350.00
(1) Natural Squirrel 395.00
Choker Scarfs
Regularly
(2) Squirrel 19.50
(2) Mink 29.50
(2") Mink 39.60
(2) Fitch 46.00
(2) Stone Mai ten 56.00
(1) Dyed Sable 05,00
Sets
Regularly
(2) Natural Raccoon 67.50
(2) Brown Wolf 75.00
(2) Taupe Wolf . . . 75.00
(3) Taupe Fox 85.00
(2) Jap Cross Fox 110.00
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Sale
155.00
17940
250.00
275.00
295.00
325.00
Salt)
12.60
19.50
29.50
3240
37.50
45.00
Sale
39.50
59.50
69.50
C9.5U
75.00
98.50
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