p EVENING PUBLIC IiEDGEft-JlPHIIiADSffiPHIA, TUESDAY, BEOEMBE . 1919 fit 4 l fc" ' c J? ALEXANDER GEIS REDHELIrS POST Missouri Man Selected by Presi dent for Secretary of Commerco IS MEMBER OF CONGRESS By the Associated Trpss Washington, Dec. 2. Joshua Willis Alexander, of Oallntln, Mo., represen tative In Congress, has been selected by President Wilson to be secretary of commerce, succeeding William O. Red field. The nomination will go to tho Senate late today or tomorrow, It was sold at the White House. Nelson B. Gaskill, of Burlington, X. 3., was nominated by the President as a member of the federal trade commis sion to Succeed J. Franklin Fort, whose resignation because of ill health was announced yesterday. Seven general officer of the army were, nominated to higher rank. Joseph T. Dickman. James G. Ilarboard and Francis J. Kcrnan were nominated for the rank of major general, which they held during the war emergency, and Major General Henry P.McCnln, James II. McK.ie and William S. Grnves and Brigadier General Frank T. Iliues were nominated to the permanent rank of brigadiers. Edgar E. Clark, of Iowa, was re nominated a member of the Interstate Commerco Commission. Colonel Gaskill is a lawyer, with a military record. Ho has been assistant attorney general of New Jersey in which post ho had large part in tho f reparation of legislative acts pcrtain ag to Department of Labor, corrupt election practices, civil service, work men's compensation and similar sub jects. He has appeared frequently as the state's representative In the Court of Errors and Appeals. His military activities include scr vlca in the New Jersey National Guard, whero he achieved the rank of lieuten ant colonel nnd he was on the staff of TALIAN SOCIALISTS ARE BADLY BEATEN Orlando, Government Candidate, Elected President of Cham ber of Deputies DELAY FIUME SETTLEMENT JOSHUA V. ALKXANDHIl Governor Fort, whom lie now suweedt ns tlm federal trndo commissioner. During the war Colonel Gaskill was commissioned as major in the I'nited States army and was assigned to duty ns recorder of tlin War Department board of appraisers. By tho Associated Press Home, l)oc. 2. The struggle for dom ination of the Italian Chamber of Depu ties has developed into a light In which the Socialists and Catholics have been rloflniti'lv fillirnpil. Tlin MnplnlUte vno. I terdiiy wore red carnations, while '100 I members of the Catholic party appeared in tne I'liamuer witn wiilte carnations. The first real test of strength came today when the chamber elected ex -Premier Orlando, the government candidate, ns its president. Socialists attended the session, took the onth of office nnd offered a resolu tion Hint the oath bo expunged from the constitution. They nominated Dep uty Lnzznrl for president of the clinm ber. Orlando strangely enough hud Ijiizznrl Imprisoned sometime ago for conducting nn agitation against the jvir. Deputy Alcssio was first selected by tho government ns Its candidate lor president of the chamber, but tliero was objection from' Catholic delegates be cause bo has been vlolcutly anti-cleri-cnl. Tho result was that Slgnor Or lando was selected by the government, which Is nuxlous to retain tho Catholic strength In tho anti-Socialist columns. Slgnor Orlando won by n large iniijor- llv Tlin KnMlllMs. Who WCrC VlrtUBlll' alone lu opposing him, have but 100 out of mm votes. Tim Kninifn n welt ns tho Chamber assembled for orcanizatton today, the king naming th president, l'ormcr Foreign Minister rittoul has been sue gested for the office and probably will be appointed by King Victor Emmanuel. I'nr hours after the oncning of Par liament yesterday the streets of Homo were thronged with crowds demonscrnt lug ugainst fhe Bolshevlkl. inrt. rw. 2. The Snnreme Council decided today that the question of Flume elionltl not hn settled in tho Hungarian pence treaty, but be reserved for final decision bv the allied nnd associated powers. This eliminates any objections on the part of either the Itallnns or the Jugo-Slnvs to signing the treaty on ac count of Flume. Gets First Navy Victory Button Charles W. Burg, S2T North Lclth gow street, former coxswain in the navy, was the first man to receive n navy victory button from the first al lotment of 1000 buttons received here CABINET MEETING POSTPONED! Washinqlon, Dec. 2. (Ily A. I'.) i The regular weekly meeting of Presi- dent Wilson's cabinet was postponed! today. A number of the cabinet officers! planned to bo nt the Cnpitol to hear! the President's annual message. YHM Leather is to ordinary leather as steel is to cast iron. E. F. HOUGHTON & CO. 240 W. Somerset Street Philadelphia Stutz cars are never sold on the shape of the hood or the shine of the paint. Stutz engineers know that performance is the only thing that interests an auto mobile owner. Immediate Delivery. S. R. BLOCKSOM MOTOR CO. GG7-9 N. BROAD ST. Our 1920 Catalog Is Available After careful compilation, with a point in view of select ing from our extensive stock articles to meet every need for gifts personal use and for the home in the newest and most fashionable. Our catalog is clearly and beautifully illustrated, en abling you to selecc with com fort, in the quiet of your home, unusual gifts for Christmas. Owing to existing conditions we urge early shopping. A copy will be given you at our store or mailed on request. S. Kind' & Sons, mo chestnut st. DIAMOND MERCHANTS JnWKLEHS SIIVKIISMITHS Business Hours 8:1,5 to 5:1,5 it' M for distribution, Recipients of the but- ions must nave served in the navy between April 0, 1M7. and November 11, 1018, and be honorably discharged. The buttons are given out at tho Navy llecrulting Station, 1515 Arch street, upon presentation of tho discharge papers. Just the right length! ; Takes some shirt stock, but then, we could hardly be dabblers! Not with this convenient corner devoted solely to men's and young men's outfitting. SHIRTS $2 to $12 Silk Neckwear .Silk Hosiery Silk Pajamas Silk Mufflers Sweaters Silk House Gowns Gloves Handkerchiefs Canes & Umbrellas Bathrobes YOU WILL ENJOY SELECTING HIS GIFT HERE Gift order forms for those wishing to give Christmas Orders on us. Ferro S Co.c Clothiers A Outfitters Agents for Rogers Peel Clothes Chestnut Street at Juniper. yssxjAsjrijiiti.i,........,,,,,,,,,rl..r:.J...,,1,M,,tl...'I,..f1Jg JAMS flnrri Selected fruit, granulated sugar AND home-made. Apricot, Blackberry, Cherr, Damson, Gage, Peach, Rasp ' berry, Strawberry. 60c per jar $7.00 per dozen E. Bradford Clarke Co. 1520 Chestnut St. IMPORTING GROCERS SPRUCE 205 RACE 1457 Fireside Comfort for Cold Weather Driving (Open or Enclosed Typo of Car) Two minutes after starting, your car la as warm and snug as your living room. No need to shiver If your car Is equipped with a Perfection Heater. Perfection motor cur heaters utilize the exhaust gas no expense to operate quickly Installed. Tho heat la regulated by a conveniently located lieat 'control. Consult tho nearest dealer listed below today. F. C. IIORNBECK Auto rluli of rhlln., S31 li Ludlow StK. Antomotlio Kqulp- llifnt. 1B0 N. llrcuul St. Until. Dfrr & Shearer. S17 Jf. Ilrnud tit. (JoTry". Sehtvartfc 128 N. Ilroad St. DlKtrlliutnr 210 So'uth 17th Street I TslrTsKffiEjllWi I J. If. McCuIlooKh & Son. 310 N. Ilroad St. Nefl Caillllae Co., 142 N. Ilroad St. racknnl Motor Car Co.. 820 N. Ilroad St. Thornton Fuller Co.. 1 2(01 nnlnbrtdce St. gPSaiilCharffc Accounts Opened! lllllIIIIMail Orders Solicited! iM! AHHOUKCIHC BECK SERVIG IN EUROPE rirsnr teaWa WE are now prepared to execute orders for color engravings of originals which are in Europe and cannot be brought to this country. Our representatives are located in London. They have successfully executed a number of difficult com' missions and have reproduced more than 200 old masters in the museums of France, England, Belgium and the Netherlands, tapestries, objets cTart and furniture, as well as commercial products. Proofs will be submitted to our home offices and to the client, with opportunity for corrections before the plates are completed. Thus is assumed a quality of work fully equal to that offered by Beck service in America. THE BECK ENGRAVING COMPANY Philadelphia Hew York Bs -5 sm m 1113 CHESTMPT SX (OPPOSITE KEITH'S.) Fox and Wolf Scarfs (Animal Scarfs in Solid and Lined Effects) $16.50 $29.50 $39.50 NOTE: These prices, marked "Special," arc far below "regular." Phenomenal in Variety Phenomenal in Value The U Fur pi .0 yy K WSUfnlTHrfnirnl WL E bought outright a New York fur skin dealer 's ware house at concessions of 35c on the $1.00. This man, a big man in his own trade, besought us to take his warehouseful of fur skins off his hands at a critical period in his tradings. Because the offer ing, a reduction of 35c on the dollar, was so entirely advan tageous, we snapped up the lot and immediately manufac tured them into the charming garments that we describe and price so attractively here for tomorrow. Scarfs Regularly Wolf (all colors).... $24.50 Taupe Nutria 29.50 Brown Fox 32.50 Taupe Fox 32.50 Beaver 32.50 Moleskin 49.50 Muffs Regularly Hudson Seal $22.50 Nutria 29.50 Beaver 35.00 Skunk 39.50 Moleskin ..... 52.50 Squirrel 57.50 Coatees Regularly Australian Seal $125.00 Taupe Nutria 125.00 Mink 175.00 Taupe Nutria 185.00 Hudson Seal 225.00 Sale $16.50 22.50 24.50 24.50 24.50 35.00 Sale $14.50 19.50 24.50 29.50 35.00 39.50 Sale $89.50 95.00 135.00 145.00 175.00 llEllilliniDillllDI !i(PWiiirrvPiTlM".",iitJr.r"Oi.v"aj i . 1 I p ' jw i B 4 I-', r a '""& n i fill 1 I , f(' I 1 t ft 1 1 , jykj I Choker Scarfs amm zam utmiMUMimssiBi!!:a Moleskin Cuat Natural squirrel col lar and cuffs HBS.OO iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiuiiiiiiuiiiininiiiii Regularly Squirrel $19.50 Australian Seal 19.50 Mink 29.50 Fitch 45.00 -Stone Marten 65.00 Dyed Sable 65.00 Sale $12.50 12.50 19.50 32.50 37.50 45.00 Sets Regularly Natural Raccoon .... $57.50 'Brown Wolf 75.00 Taupe Wolf 75.00 Taupe Fox 85.00 Jap Cross Fox 110.00 . Mink 135.00 Sale $39.50 59.50 59.50 69.50 75.00 98.50 Stoles Regularly Sale Australian Seal $65.00 $45.00 Hudson Seal... 75.00 59.50 Moleskin 75.00 . 59.50 Natural Squirrol 95.00 65.00 Beaver 125.00 95.00 We'll Reserve Your Purchase on Payment of a Small Deposit Great Arrays f FUR COATS in This Australian Nutria Coats Actual Value, $145.00 Sports model, full furred skins. V25.00 Natural Muskrat Coats Actual Value, $175.00 Fine dark skins, well matched $145.00 Trimmed Australian $1 KK )) Seal Coats lOO.UU Actual Value, $195.00 Large shawl collar and cuffs of contrasting fur. Hudson Seal Coats ,.,$17Q Kf) Actual Value, $225.00 - 1 Wrap effect In sport length, fine skins. $245.00 Natural Squirrel Coats' Actual Value, $295,00 Sports, model. Fine dark blue skins. Taupe Nutria Coats.. $07 Z ) Actual Value, $335-00 & ",,, Three-quarter length models. Finest quality skins. Trimmed Hudson Seal Coats , Actual Value, $350.00 Large shawl collar and cuffs of Beaver or Natural Squirrel. Trimmed Hudson Seal Coats Actual Value, $450.00 Three-quarter length full flare, or Skunk collar and cuffs. $295.00 $375.00 Beaver I We Accept Liberty Bonds and. Purchasing A ents OrdersppHpi Scotch Moleskin $395.00 Actual Vaiue,' $475.00 , Large shawl collar and cuffs of natural Squirrel. Natural Squirrel 9QS0.00 Coats Actual Value, $675.00 Full length. Fine dark skins j full flare. Mink Dolmans .,....? V) ) Actual Value, $775.00 Wtf .W Beautiful model. Perfectly matched pelts. Baby Caracul Wraps, $Ri7K flfk Actual Value, $795.00 u "vv r me nat curieu bkiub ruhuohj couur uiiu cuirs. I w "I 'M 1 : .4 .1 St "1 t) n ,. . ''' A "J M 'H,. , J
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