mj?r-j RTW iTMWjBKHpVSHImWHWSHWRQiBHifWnHJmfflB Je awS C...i??7kBHQ P . ,. . !Ti..vV.. .-.f.i t ... 'T'xW , iin&Li y&mftmfrltyffi '-'---fTJWfflmiVaBn - Llu..MttaMMSiitiMi nilyjH-.f I HHf (lUMPLU IP u WJ"" V "W ' Tjr PHHHRPHHHPHHHBpipR9HHH 'SyEpPTWWiKj T f7 f WF 1 MlTfEN TAKES OVERlBIG MOTHER GOOSE ' BUFFALO CAR LINES CARNIVAL TONIGHT v EVENING PUBLIC . LEDQERPHUJADELPHlA; FRIDAY. DECEMBER 5, 1919 'Y'i. & P. R. T. Hoad Trying to Save Property, Now in Financial Difficulties TULLY TO CONDUCT ROAD There ttlll be a lea ilnnsint from t Jofl o'olnrk In chnrge of Mrs. I'hllllps Jen kins, and then another cvrniilg dancing, mimic and fun. oft Benefit for Northern Homo Will Open on Roof of Bollovuo- Stratford WILL CONTINUE TOMORROW Unffnlo. rw. 5. Tlmm-n n. Mitten, head of the Philadelphia Rapid Tran'it Coit hai heen hero nrraneliiR to take over the nffnirs of the Iptrrnational Street Hnilwnv Co. of tli! rlty. It is understood (hat nnother nfticltil of thn 1'hlladelphln roihpan.v. Herhert O. Tit11 vlee nipstilent of thp I'hUn- delphln Itnpld Transit Co., who also has. neen in IHillnln for eeral lint, will lie the netlvp head of the International Street Ilallua,v,Co,, representing Mr. Mitten. The main officii of the company will he transferred to Phiifldriphtn. ro that Mr.Mltlcn nn continue to direct the riilhdelnhln Rmid Transit Co. as well " Mr. Mitten i ulildv l,nrmn In rfuf. falo. Ills early xttcet rnilwnr experi ence was nilncd here lie left iJiiffnlo to ro to ChlcnRo. whcie lie made hi print Innl reputation hefoie (joins to riiilndelnhh. Mr. Mittrn come") into control of the Buffalo street rnllnm through the com pany's InnhlUtj to piy Uie Interest on Jta uonrts. 'Mr. Mitten im the com pany in thriving rondltion some Mars oro, but It since has Rot Into difficul ties. He retained chnirmniiMiip of the bondholders' (ommittee. and when that body bought the company in recentl. tinder foreclosure pinm-dings. Mr! Mit ten was named at the head of the con icrn. Oue of the first step", liken li the new executive was to bring efhiiencj experts from Philadelphia, who had been doing traction work there, to studv the JlulTiiIo situation In all Its details. It Is understood that an elaborate re port will bi presented bj thisc exports, and that wbon the Mitten management takes oer the lines, .lanuarj 1, mum Changes will be made. . I One of th big (mentions here is thnt of fare. The Public Service Commis sion has gi anted permission for the. Internnticnal Co. to raise its fnre from five to vccn rents, The ihnnge ha not gone into effect, and will not until Mr; Mitttn tnkes over the mluiagcment. hlicct railway mm arc waiting to fccu what he will do. ' There is a belief tint lie will con tinue the present five-icnt fare, believ ing thnt he an make the property paj by efficient management. Mr. Mitten's successful efforts to keep the the-ccnt faic late in Philndelphla arc taken as nn indication of what his policy will be. MODEST CARMAN FIRE HERO Arouses Sleeping Residents, Calls Engines and Then Continues Trlp A keen-eed motorman. too modest to ghc his name, sa a fire In a store on Tasker street enrly todaj, stopped his cur, aroused the inmates, Mimmoncd the engines and then boarded his car gain and drove it nwa The store is at 1.100 Tasker street. It is conducted by Israel Willi. lie. his wife and two boarders weie asleep on tliB. second floor when the motorman awakened them. They got out safelj. The fiio was caused bv an oerhcnti'd stove in Uie store. - The damage was si igh t . GIRL, 14, SAVES FATHER Wields Plteh'fork and Drives Off Bull That Gored Him Running to the rescue of her father, who was bung gored b an infuriated bull, Rtrtha Summers, fourteen yeais old, attacked the animal and rescued mm at .unpie isnuup, . ., yrsirruu). Iler father had been knocked down by the bull, and, helpless, was being cored repeatedly. The gill, hear ing his ciios, nrmed herself with a pitchfork and brnvelv fought the bull, finally driving it to another part of the Jield. The man is In a serious condition, t , . ' More thnn "00 gala tostumrs are re posing in wardrobes today, nnd the ItelleMie-Strntford roof this morning nrcsents a htisv Fcrne ns nrnerters complete the booths In readiness for the Mother floosso carnival which will be held there tonight and tomorrow for the benefit of the Northern Home for Prleudless Children, Mrs, fleorge W. rrquhnrt. president of the board of the home, and Mrs. M. V. Smith, chairman of the cnmial, will he in elaborate Mother (loose costumes. There will be doreus of .lak Homers, 'rncs of hearts and pientj of 'other irett gills dns-wd ns llo Peep', Mary, Man. Quite Contrary, court jcsteis. couriers, gvpsles. dancers from man nations and some nn "children" bo 'oiiRlnu to the Old Woman Who I,lcd in a Shoe. Mrs. ndward M. Moll. Mrs. Charles Miller nud Mrs. .1. Newlin Prown hend the dance lominittre, all of whoc mem bers will be In black and white pirouette ostumes. Mr. and Mrs. .Tnck Sprat will open he festivities this evening with n sup- ier. Then there will be exhibition dancing, floor dnnclng, music and a n 1 nt t rn f vt .,n r i rtn tnmrnrs. Tomorrow afternoon's program will' ne Tni ennuren s carnmii, in iiiiuk of Miss Marie Carrlgar.. More than 100 little folk will take part in the cos tume dances Some of the children from the Northern Home will also be there. !" What does vour . vriin"rf fafian? 9 1UU1V1. .w-.xv-w s Imperfections of the skin, such as roughness, blotches and red , ipots? If so, begin the uso of l Kcsinol Soap, and see if its .wholesome, cleansing qualities ,. do not make a marked improve- Ls mens. in. a. ourprisinsiy siiuib If,- time. Don't waltr-try it today! Rpsinol Soap At all druggists t' gffl3iM.iTrlt2fniiicoH IV Is FOND of Fish? Come here for it. At their best now Mackerel, Salmon, Blue, Flounder, King: Fish. Snapper and Terrapin, too in the way that ah Epicure would fall down and wor ship. Not a sort of Fish in season that Isn't here except tho Cold Stor age variety. We don't know that kind for a St. James patron never ordered one! fie &t. Mantes Walnut at 13th Street tV. it, Jahnien, Managt ,4 - ' y IM Leather does not burn from friction. E. F. HOUGHTON &. CO. 240 W. Somerset Street Philadelphia Wanted A Buyer of Gowns and Dresses by an exclusive bliop in Phila. Good Opportunity All answ crs strictly confidential C 314, Ledger QHice Follow the Crowds of Well Dressed Women Who Are Taking Advantage of This Opportunity to Reduce the High Cost of Shoeing for This Season! Let us impress upon you that this "Break in Shoe Pr!cei"ls not a clearance sale of odds and ends, but n big merchandising ccnt which Includes complete lines of fine footgear all of the smartest styles, all of the fashionable leathers, and all sires and every width. At tavingt of 4. SO to 7.50 a pair. Walking Boots 14.50 to 17.50 Values Q85 Cuban Heels Militaty Heeh Walking Heels Welted Holes Dress Boots 14.50 to 17.50 a AK 4 KJJ Ilrown Co) dotaii G'n-mfal Calf Cor do-tan Calf Blael: Kid Values Covered French Heels Leather Louis Heels Turn Soles Welted Soles New Giayt, Beater Brown Fteld Mouse And SO others. e- IP I- College Girl Boots 14.50 to 17.50 KaucsQ.85 With .military heels, Good year welted soles and straight or wing tips. Of tan Hussian calf, pun-metal cajf with mat Kid top and black glazecTldd. Buttoned Boots W 14.50 to 17.50 Values t.85- Scores of the smartest leathers id comotnafion. With covered rrench heels or leather Louis Jieels, turn or welt soles. 919-921 Market Street Market Street Store Open Saturday Evening 5604-0G Germ-.ntown Ave. 2746-48 Germantown Ave. .4028-30 Lancaster Ave. 60th and Chestnut Sts. Branch Store Open Every Evening. XpWjtoMmi:mim9i;mtmfitt BOIWIT TELLER a CO. fyieJpeciafty.JJiojo ofOriyinationr -CHESTNUT AT 13 STREET For Tomorrow (SATURDAY) ' An Extraordinary Sale of About Two Hundred WOMEN'S FURTRIMMED COATS . H- 40.00 Regular Prices Are S9.S0 to 89.S0 A collection comprising the season's best models iff finest and most fashionable fabrics, including: PILE -FABRICS, CRYSTAL CLOTH, SILVERTONE, DUVET 'DE LAINE and T1NSELTONE, Muff and Shawl Collars of Raccoon, Skunk Opossum, French and Hudson Seal, some are plain tailored, without fur. Warmly interlined and lined throughout with plain and fancy Peau de Cygne. All sizes. All shades including black, WOMEN'S WINTER COATS . v Al Reductions of $27.00 to $67.00 on a Coal 78.00 Formerly 95.00 to 135.00 Featured in this collection are the very fashionable soft surface fabrics in such materials as WOOL BOLIVIA, PEACHBLOOM, TINSELTONE and VELOUR in the most desirable colorings. Many with long Shawl Collars of Taupe Nutria, also some with Seal and Natural Raccoon. The models presented are dis- U11LUVC auu UllUOUai. ( WOMEN'S COAT DEFT. SECOND FLOOR MB WOMEN'S COAT DEFT. SECOND FLOOR 9 fffk. - s mm - - "a i. Lilt ira MB if rok s hfi e rous a: 'Santa Clams at Strawkifa ted to Meet btHiier's C Women's Suits and Dresses Including -Five Specials The Suit sketched ($30.00) is one of n un"P of Sports Suits nt $30.00 und $32.50, which wo think surpass in smartness nnd excel lence any Snorts Suits in this citv nt these nriens. Thev are of icr- scy cloth, in plain blue, blown nnd black, und in heather-mixed blue, Kreuns ana orowns. some in Morfolk eltect, some pinch-bnek styles, and some with the inverted plnit in the centre of the back. Special at $30.00 U1TS of wool elour and - i,homcspun, including black, navy blue and some colors; also smart checks in brojn and preen effects. MaHe in belted styles, nri ously tucked and plaited, some with fur collar. Special at $35.00 SXJ,lTS of sllvei t0e nd r-i - velour m nay blue, henna, reindeer, tnn, brown and Hurprundj. Made with pinch tucks and plaits, the fashionablo nai row belts, novelty pockets and convertible collar. Special at SI 9.75 dresses ' of rrcno do H , chine, satin, taffeta and uepc tieorpette, in desirable autumh shades. Made laU in tuni. ny ViVnifJi-r ." i"ufc"V " "" "V- iU.aae .j.. '," oleics wim siyusn esiecs or deep flat tucks ns their chief trimming fcatuie. Special at $22.50 tricotinc duksses ; T-j ; r : m Btidight-lme styles. beaded and embroidered made with the long, closc flltinjr sleeves nnd finished with tic Riidleb. special at mu. u'sses of wool jeiscv. n fcti-iiphumo trimmed- m-rfn .ii, i y ', c !nboratcly embroidered and button- JJJm t ' ,made )wth ,,0cl Pockets, smart naw collar and ciaceful sash. In taupe, beaver, brown and navy blue. feiaceiui - S'raw bridge i Clothier Sicond rioor AlarKct Street All the Lovely Velvets Here lines DofS CHIFFONevPVVTCalClt1y WC nl ?hT,l"! fu,1 comPele PANNE VElvPTq ?' m.th, new.i?.t b,lndes' 8-C0 t0 ?10-; eofA?NrAWDncI colors, $2.50 to $5.00; ENGLISH COSTUME VELVETEENS ta K,a"dfC,l0rS' ?3-00 ?C'; and Velvet Cmduio hi the newest shades, at the same old piicc, $1.50 to $2.00 a yard ' Straw brlddo L i lothler- A lc II Centre The Supply of Toys is Seemingly Inexhaustible But some kinds will be sold out before Christmas, and it is difficult to get duplicate stocks because of the great demand. Of course, we shall have large stocks until near Christmas, but the variety is greatest right now, and we suggest that you Bring the Children To-morrow to See the Wonderful Toys and Get a Picture Book from Santa Claus Please try to come as early in the day as possible, so that the boys and girls may sec everything, all the way from Market to Filbert Street. The Toy Store is the most" fascinating place in the world with its glittering decorations and the thousands of Dolls and Toys and Games-7-a veritable fairy land filled with funny little people and animals ; and trains, trolleys, flying machines, automobiles, wagons and velocipedes ; and drums, pianos, and countless small toys for small girls and boys. Many Lots at Special Prices These and numerous other special lots at less than regular prices as an incentive to early buying. ' ;.ft- Straw-bridge & Clothier Fourth Floor Every Man Should Know About the Wonderful Values in "Alco" Clothes We can assure you of satisfactory selection for to-morrow and several days thereafter. This is an unusual opportunity for men to save 25 to 35 per cent, on the regular retail purchase price of smart Winter Suits and Over coats of the ever reliable "Alco" make. If you are about to buy a new Suit or Overcoat, by all means see these a i Til . -w,. ... i omarr luannei SUITS in fo T) , Ulsters, Ulsterettes a-ndfOj -) blue, green and brown. . . . PJDJ other Winter OVERCOATSY $26.50 ihed$38.00 Splendid SUITS of dark ( j2 fk blue unfinished worsted. . . ptO.OU Handsome SUITS of flannel and other fabrics . . . SUITS of smooth-finished worsted Young Men's Form-fitting (jO T) and Plain OVERCOATS. . . ".0,lT Warm ULSTERS of hand- CTJ 7) some Winter fabrics prkJ,Jls Autumn - weight OVER- (? ?f) COATS for young men. . . . p6SDs 4-J - Htraw bridge & Clothier Second Moor. Ett Gifts of Cliina and Cut Glass in the Basement DINNER SETS, of American and foreign manufacture $3.00 to $266.00. FANCY CHINA Hundreds of different pieces and scores, of at tractive designs Spoon Trays, Chocolate Sets, Tea Sets, Cake Sets, Salad Bowls, etc. 50c to $15.00. CHINA VASES In various artistic shapes and decorations 50c to $150.00. CUT GLASS Many tables piled high with clear, sparkling pieces, beautiful in design and of undeniable richness $1.75 to $70.00. LIGHT-CUT GLASS Scores of useful pieces, in various cut tings Sugar and Crearn. Sets, .15c: Jam Jars 'with spoon, 50c: Baskets, 35c to $5 00; Vases, $1.00 to $2.25: Compotes at 50c, and manv other. POTTEItY VASES Some of the most attractive designs Amer ican artist rv has yet produced $1.50 to S10 00. SERVING TRAYS $1.25 to $11.00. Mraw bridge A Clothier nasement rrB iVLi Y X PWrfirl Excellent Corsets If you have not found Corsets mat arc CAUtny wjiat yuu uueu, let us heln you select the correct J.I llnni, fiimAilo ranlr.a tP Corsets heret for women of all lynes oi uun. Ovr Jexxicn French Corsets, t.12.00 to W2.50. S. & C. Snecial, Nemo, Smart Set, Redfern, Il'nrner HusUproof, W. It., La Resista, Gossard Front-lace, Bon Ton, Royal Worcester and American Ladu, at prices ranging from $2.50 to nJi0. Misses' Corsets $2 to $12 A special Corset Section de voted to models designed especial ly for young, girls and slender women. Corsets and Girdles of all kinds for all occasions $2.00 in S 12.00. StrawhrliUe It Clothier Third Floor, Market Street, 'Weal I Veilings, 30c to $2.00 American and Imported Veil ings, plain, fancy und 'dotted, in all thi best shades 30c to $2.00 a yard. j ' Strawbrtdge Clothier Ala) 18, Cotitre Dainty Lingerie for Gifts iik Undergarments, models of fine sheer cottons, or sturdier cottons, dainty Caps and Slippers for leisure r'( hours a host of lovely and practical models here. Among them: Crepe de Cluic Envelope Chemise The dainty, tailored model sketched, piettily hand cmbroideicd, is in flesh color. $3.50. Others $4.50 to $8.05. Flesh-colof- Silk Bodices Many wonderfully pretty models of ciepc de chine or washable satin $1.00 to $4.50. The style illustrated, of washable satin $1.50. Wliite ISmnsook Underwear Nicely made, trimmed beautifully with lace and embroidencs: Em dope Chemise $2.75 and $2.93 Night Gowns $3,25 Corset Covers 8oc to $2.00 Boudoir Caps, exquisitely dainty 50c to $6.50 Satin Boudoir Slippers $2.00 l. V Straw brliStro & Clothier Third Floor West Waists Yoll Like to Give They have that fine distinction and daintiness -which qualify any article for its place among gifts, and the assortment is marvelous. CREPES GEORGETTE In exquisite tints, ex quisitely embroidered, beaded, lace-trimmed $6.75 to $27.50. (The model sketched, $11.50.) STRIPES AND PLAIDS In rich dark tones, and so smartly tailored $5.00 and $6.75. CREPES DE CHINE Tucked, plaited, hem stitcheda host of tailored models $6,00 to $10.75. WHITE CHINA SILK Shirt models, plaited and tucked styles $5 00 and $6.00. WHITE COTTONS Ranging from shirt models to tho tailored, tucked and plaited styles $1.05 to $5,00. BATISTES AND VOILES Tucked, hemstitched, embroidery-trimmed, $2.25 to $4.50. Others with dainty laces and sheer embroideries, some hatid cmbroidcrcd, $2.25 to $15 00; and about a dozen new models just out of their boxes $3.00 to $4.50. COLORED COTTONS Voiles, batistes, onran- dies; plain shades and stripeU cttects, ranging from shirt models to Slip-over Styled $2.25 to $3.50. strawbrldne t Clothier Second I'loor. Centre v-""' V 11 Wool Dress Goods A Welcome Gift Smart new Plaids for skirts, Challis' for waists or little folks' dresses, Broadcloth for handsome suits and coats, and heavy Coat ing Fabrics. A pattern in a Christmas bo will find a warm welcomo. Wool Broadcloth, 54-inch $6 d. Wool Velours, 54-inch $4.50 to $10 Wool Bolhia, 51-inch $8 to $12 Wool Plaids, 48- and 54-inch $4.50 to $8.00 a yard Wool Challis, 27-inch $1.23 a yd. Strawhrldao 4 Clothier Alple fl nnd 7 Centre Embroidered Muslin Pillow Cases, $2.50 You'll enjoy giving, and many women vn enjoy receiving the gift of a nflir of the Scalloped and Embroidered Pillow Cases of excellent muslin, 45x36 inches $2.50 a pair straw brldire Clothier Alile 1-. Filbert btreet Bed Spreads, $3.50 Tor tho homemaker, for tho girl selecting her trousseau, an acceptable gift would bo WHITE BED SPRUADS in crochet weave, Marseilles designs, or dimity with crinkled stripe, all double-bed size. A bpecial lot of 300 at $3.50 each. . Strawbrldse & Clothier Al.le 12 Vlllirt Bt.t STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER MARKET STREET EIGHTH STREET FILBERT STREET The Neckties That-Well-Dressed Men Choose, 65c to $5.00 Wc ha e selected them carefully to conform to the requirements of men of good taste therefore, jou can bo reasonably certain that any man will be well satis fied with a gift of this sort. Thousands of patterns for you to select from every Necktie in the vast assortment the best that can bo found at the price. Strawbridte 4 Clothier Aisles 1 nnd .', Market Street .NECKWEAR Particularly Gift-Like LACE COLLARS roll-collar and round-neck styles 50c to $3.00. COLLAR-AND-CUFR SETS of organdie, in flat and roll styles $1.00 to $6.00. REAL FILET NECKWEAR-, An exquisite line, stvles for coats' and dresses $3 00 to $12 00. WOOLEN SCARFS a great variety m plain colors and stripes, some with pockets $4.50 to $16 50. MARABOU NECKWEAR plain or combined with ostrich; black and natural $5.00 to $21.00. Strawbrldee Clothier Alle 11. Centr Warm Sweaters for Men and Boys A practical gift one of these stuidy, good-looking Sweaters: MEN'S SWEATERS Light-weight, V-neck style $6.50 to $11.00 Heavy-weight, V-neck $7.50 to $12.00 Roll-collar Sweaters $7.50 to $15 Brushed Wool, V-neck style $12 Brushed Wool, with collar $13.50 to $15.00 BOYS' SWEATERS With roll collar $5.00 to $11.00 With V-neck $4.50 to $10.00 Strawbrldf A Clothier Cut Store. Eighth Street UMBRELLAS Special at $6.50 Right in tho Holiday season, these Umbrellas of finest pjece dyed Union Taffeta (silk-and cotton), with silk tape edge; well made on paragon frames special at $6.50. The Women's Umbrellas havt fancy bakelite-top handlej, fin ished with wrist cord or ring. The Men's Umbrellas have plfn and natural wood handles, in hook and crook styles, some with bakelito ends. , StrwhTld A Clothfetv AUle T, Market mrMt '1 , h$ I At M rWil iftfl nm I 1 "J fcv4- I i ss tV -1 $1' K M . i
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