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SPROUL ANNOUNCES
Governor, Home, Says Local
and Federal Agencies Are
Downing Profiteers
'GOING TO WASHINGTON
TVnnsvlvania does not need it food
J' commissioner to lead thp fight against
tprotiteers. This is tne opinion 01 uov
5 f nor Sproul, expressed today as lie
i resumed liis work after n two weeks
' rest at the Virginia Hot Springs.
i, Just before the Governor took his
Vest he offered the post of food r-om-
Biissioner to Howard Hclus. of I'ltts-
burgh. who was food administrator dur-
' lag the war. Mr. Heinz refused the
i appointment, e.xplalnlnn that pressing
"private business made it impossible for
J him to take up flic work for the state.
; Governor Sproul. in disousinir his
4 change of mind, said: "The food sit -
i nation Is bcinj as well handled hi
i Pennsylvania as In any other state. )'p
I may be able to get along without n
' -food commissioner. 1 shall let that
' tnsitter rest with Washington.
"Some of the best work in Penn
sylvania in keeping down high prices
' Js being done by local committees work
ing with the Department of Justice.
Denies Federal Criticism
"I am satisfied with what is being
' done nnd nm sure that the Department
' of Justice is not finding fault. There
was a report recently that some critic
ism of Pennsylvania's work to prevent
profiteering had come from Attorney
i General Palmer's office. There was no
i foundation for such n report.
"Those who have been working on
the food problem deserve commendation
for whnt they have accomplished."
tiovcrnor Sproul, to whom attention
ha again been turned as a possible
, presidential candidate because of the in
vitation extended to lilni to address the
' meeting of the Ttepublican nationnl
Commltti-o next AVednerday, said he
would leave for "Washington tomorrow.
"I will merely be present at an open
meeting arranged for by Chairman
Hays," he said. "I nm not a member,
' of the committee, a you know. Senator
' Penrose being the Pennsylvania com-,
, mltteeman.
"The committee had invited me to
speak at this open meeting and I under
stand that (wo or three other governors
have been Invited to be present. I have
not been informed as to which of the
governor have received invitations. !
"I have no idea what matters will
come before the national committee ut i
its regular meeting. No one has dis-
cussed with me the possibility of hold- I
ing the Republican national convention I
, in Philadelphia next year and I do not
' know whether any turn of events may
: brinz the convention to Philadelphia."
No Action on Sinking Fund
The Governor' was then asked about
the Philadelphia sinking fund contro
versy. "The sinking fund question came up
-after I went away on my vacation,"
, he said, "and I have not had oppor
tunity- to give it any stmlr, It is n
Philadelphia matter and Philadelphia
has many able men to take bold of such
problems."
Governor Sproul said he would not
go, to HarrlKburg until after his visit
to Washington, He expects to go direct
to Harrlsbtirg from the national capital,
FIND BOUND MAN ON TRACKS
Supposed Victim of Highwaymen
Discovered by Trolley Crew
Cooiwrsliurg, Pa., Dec. b. With his
hands tied behind Mm, his legs secure!
bound with heavy rope and with n
deep gash in the bark of his head, the
unconscious body of an unidentified man
wns found lying across the track of the
Iliigh Valley Traction Co.. at Miller's
Crossing, near here, Saturday night.
The unfortunate man. supposedly the
victim of highwayniMi, was well dressed
and obout fifty yenm of age. The crow
of nn Allentown - Philadelphia trolley
found hiuf. He wns taken to the Allen
town Hospital, where he is still un
conscious, having been In that con
dition for ten hours. All papers of
identiticutiou were taken from him.
County Detective Johu H. Stevenson,
of Lansdalc, and Tjchigh Valley detec
tives are investigating.
SECRET ARMY PLANS FOUND
Former Confidential Employe In Jail
for Shipping Documents
Tampa, Flit., Dec. S. dty A. P. i
Valuable confidential documents on nir-
plnne development from the secret files
of the War Department, missing for a
month, hnve been recovered here.
Charles Alexander Frnnrls Ducorron,
formerly n confidential employe in the
signal corps hrndnuurters, is In jail in
default of $."O0() bond on n charge, of
sending forbidden mutter by express.
The federal grnud jury nt Jackson
ville Is investigating Ills connection with
tho papers which were discovered in
trunks shipped to him from Washing
ton. Ducorron was taken nt a camp
ho established on the outskirts of tho
Kverglades near Port Myers nnd
brought he.rc.
Corncobs Relieve Coal Shortage
Mtilllrn Hill, Dec. S. Farmers nre
tnklng good cure of their corncobs, where
formerly they were ullowed to go to
waste nr given away. Cobs make excel
lent fires nnd come in handy just now
with a coal shortngc.
Food Sales to Continue
Experiments conducted nt the two
curb markets in AVest Philadelphia hav
ing been successful, beginning tomorrow
tho markets will be continued nnd sur
plus nritiy food will -be sold from both.
Motortrucks will bo used to supply the
mnrkets, one of which is nt Sixty
second street nnd Woodland nvenue nnd
the other nt Forty-ninth nnd Market
Btrccts,
VIM Leather Belting
has been turning indus
try's wheels since 1898.
Nothing new nothing
experimental.
E. F. HOUGHTON & CO.
240 W. Somerset Street Philadelphia
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We Urge Early Buying
of Christmas Gifts
Wc earnestly suggest that you make your Christmas
purchases early. Conditions this year are very unusual,
merchandise is scarce and'it will be impossible for us to
duplicate many of the articles now on hand. Costs are
steadily rising, and it is doubtful whether present price's
will be possible on later consignments.
At present our stock is replete with most desirable
gifts in Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry and Silverware, and
we invite your inspection.
. Our new catalog will be helpful to you in choosing
appropriate gifts. Send for your copy today.
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1110 Chestnut St.
DIAMOND MERCHANTS JEWELERS SILVERSMITHS
Business Hours 8:45 to 5:45
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Select the
Man's Gift
from These
Rich Scarfs
Men's neckwear a
larger assortment than ever
of fine scarfs. Rich, lus
trous silks and silk knitted
neckwear by the thousands,
$1 to $5
1204 Chestnut St. US. 15 th St.
1119-21 Market St
Tour IniDwIIinent In speech can bo eor-i
rectedi do not henlt.itr aiiv longer. Termv
xnoderate. Csll evenlnc niter 7. Sundius,
ar write. Testimonials.
S634 Cedar Ave., Phila.
ASK FOR and GET
Horlick's
The Original
1 Malted ftfiiik
Vov Infants and Invalids
Avoid Imitations and Substituton
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pan
$? is s
The Gift of
"ScentMment"!
A fiftlnty bottle ot choice perfume
Kothlns Is sweeter or more welcome.
And those who ma Ice selection now
will And here a rarely complete line
of imported and American favorites,
Including our own popular Gardenia
fashion's favorite Toilet Water
U. a-nd $1.85 a bottle.
STascinatlnr Gardenia. Talcum, 25c
LLEWELLYN'S
Philadelphia's Standard Drue Store
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Charge Accounts Opened
Mail Orders Filled
Coatees
Regularly Sale
Aust. Seal... $125.00 $89.50
Taupe Nutria, 125.00 95.00
Mink 175.00 135.00
Taupe Nutria, 185.00 115.00
Hudson Seal... 225.00 175.00
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Choker Scarfs
(OPPOSITE KEITH'S)
Regularly Sale
Squirrel $19.50 $12.30
Aust. Seal... 19.50
Mink 39.50
Kitch 45.00
Stone Marten. 55.00
12.50
29.50
32.50
37.50
Most Extraordinary Values for Tomorrow
in the
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Squirrel
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and, owing to the great extent of our
"purchase of fur skins, "the variety is
-equally magnificent
When we were approached with the offer to buy out
right for cash a whole New York warehouseful of skins, we were
astonished that any big fur skin merchant would so sacrifice his
stocks (at the sacrifice of his season's profits). But it was not our
business to inquire, when the goods were there and we had the
price. The man's figure was low enough to tempt anybody who
knew the condition of the fur-buying markets, and we closed
immediately.
iBaton Built
, 'Industrial Roadways
increase PJantJEfficieiicy
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Your competitor can
run a five-ton truck with
greater ease over his
Baton Built Concrete
Boadway than you can
run a one-ton truck over
your rutted broken
roadway.
Henry E. Baton
Geifrmi Contractor
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Regularly Sale
Nafl Raccoon $57.50 $39.50
Brown Wolf. 75.00 59.50
Taupe Wolf. . 75.00 59.50
Taupe Fox. . . 85.00 G9.50
Jap Cross Fox 110.00 75.00
ftfink 135.00 98.50
Special for Tomorrow Only-
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Muffs
Skunk, Hudson Seal, Natural Squirrel, Beaver, Nutria, Raccoon,
Fox and Wolf.
Regularly Sale
Nutria $29.50 $19.50
Hudson Seal.. 22.50 14.50
Beaver 35.00
Skunk 39.50
Moleskin .... 52.50
Squirrel' 57.60
24.50
29.50
35.00
39.50
We'll Reserve Your Purchase on Payment of a Small Deposit
Australian Seal $11 Q, 00
Coats
Actual Value, $135.00
Fine, lustrous skin; sports model.
Trimmed Marmot $12500
Coats
Actual Value, $145.00
Large shawl collar and cuffs of Natural
Raccoon.
Trinuned Austra- $1 XZ
lian Seal Coats.... J-OO.UU
Actual Value, $195.00
Large shawl collar and cuffs of con
trasting fur.
Hudson Seal Coats, $ J f7Q Kf collar,
Actual Value, $225.00 SJV cuffs and
Wrap effect in sport length; fine skin? border,
f 660.00
Natural Squirrel $245,00
Coats
Actual Value, $295.00
Sports model. Fine dark blue skins.
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Actual Value, $295.00
Three-quarter length model. Finest
quality skins.
c,S.Nu!Ha.: '275.00
Actual Value, $335.00
Three-quarter length models; finest
quality skins.
Trimmed Hudson $ fifty (if)
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Actual Value, $450.00
Three-quarter length; full flare; Beaver
or Skunk collar and cuffs.
coi7se.r....?475.00
Actual Value, $575.00
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$205.00
Natural Squirrel $g0.00
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Charming- Gifts With the Merit
Of Utility and Permanence
THE mission of tho Great
Van Scivor Store for
more than a generation
has been the comfort and
adornment of tho home. It
is at this season, when the
sanctity of the family circle
becomes one with the inspir
ing sentiments of Christmas,
that this Store takes unusual
pride in providing the gifts
that typify sincerity and good
will, and which impart to the
home the ideal touch of cheer
and hospitality.
Quaint and exquisite pieces
of Furniture that reflect the
rare genius of the Old and
Modern Masters. Accessories
for home embellishment,- use
ful, artistic, decorative and
enduring, that will bring de
light and lasting pleasure to
those you wish to honor. Myr
iads of Gift Suggestions that
make our commodious Galler
ies a store house of the stur
dier and finer things that will
heighten the joys of the
Christmas home.
Acres of floor space through
which you may stroll without
the crowding or confusion in
cident to the general Store,
and where you may make
leisurely inspection and selec
tion with more satisfaction, at
less expense, quality consid
ered, than any place we know.
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This exquisitely charming ensemble, illustrated
from articles on our floors, and representative of dif
ferent Periods of art, shows quito impressively how
a variety of pieces can be empoyed to attain the
most delightfully harmonious effect of decorative
grandeur. The carved Chair is Old English, the
Girandole of Adam design, and the Torchere is
Renaissance. The artistically wrought leather
Screen is reminiscent of the work of the Monks of
tho Middle Ajrcs.
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CLOCKS FOR SERVICE
AND REMEMBRANCE
Peculiarly flttlne for both, recording the rounds
nt time from one Merry Chrltra(is to another. A
Clft to which the whole family becomes attached
because of Its usefulness and constancy.
Hundreds of different Rtylea from the dainty
Uoudolr Clock to tho stately "Grandfather" and tho
moro elaborate and lmposlnc Period designs.
Chirac. Clocks, ornately faBhloned Mirror Clocks,
Wall, Desk and Ships' Clocks. The leading makes,
each so reasonably priced that whether you choose
a pretty Boudoir- Clock for 53.00 or pay $RS3.00 for
a splendid Colonlil, you can be. certain of setting
tho best value It Is posslblo to find anywhere.
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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LAMPS
The Rift par excellence, that not only will delight
the recipient but will bring to the room it adorns
a lasting ineaBure of cheer nnd charm. Hundreds
of tho most wondrously beautiful creations, In almost
every size, style, shape ind coloring. Bases of
Marble nnd Cloisonne, of Mahogany and Oak, of
Silver, Gold Finish and Bronzo; lacquered, palted,
carved and fabric-colored. Shades In the newest
of artistic designs, of silken fabrics and parchment;
plain, painted and gold-trimmed. All resplendent
In the richest and rarest ot colorings. Floor, Hall.
Table. Boudoir, Desk, Music Room, Bridge nud
Hanging Lamps, nt prices 1.0 extremely moderate
thev are sure to pvove nn ncreeable surprise.
Floor Lamp Bases JD.0O to $125.00. Shades,
$1,1.50 to 5120.00. Boudoir and Tablo Lamp bases,
beginning at $2.00 for the smnllsr Lamp up to 533.00
for the larger Lamp. Sondes. 25e to 5W.0O
Candle Sticks. fiOc to I20.O0. Torcheres, quaint,
artistic, magnlUcent, $20.1.0 to $305.00.
Mirrors in
Every Style for
Every Need and
Every Home
Artistically designed nnd
elaborately wrought
frames, Bquare, oblong and
oval, for tho Console Table
and Buffet, down to the
daintiest of shapes and
styles for any nook or
corner in tho home. Many
of the .more ornamental
frames were finished In
our own factory, In de
signs not found In any
other Store. Mahogany,
oak, and exquisite gold
and silver finishes. Ar
tistic gifts, very reason
ably priced. A plain bath
room mirror at $1.00, up
to $375.00 for n magnifi
cent Console Glass.
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Desk, $19.25
A fine-appearing and -well-built
desk that will make an acceptable
and inexpensive gift. Other writ
ing desks of Mahogany and Golden
Oak, about thirty different designs,
many in period styles. Prices
range from $12.75 to $75.00.
Fine Fumed Oak Book
Case, $32.50
Fretwork panel door, with
four roomy shelves. An or
namental, useful and endur
ing gift. About fifty other
styles in Mahogany and Oak,
many in bandsome Period der
signs, from $23.50 up. Good
values that will make your
visit to the Store a .matter of
satisfaction and economy.
The Traditional Charm of the Hearthstone
with its fino old memories of family life and
Yuletide cheer, can be made more enjoyable during
me vmrer evenings wren tnese
sturdy Pireplaco Furnishings, Fen
ders, Andirons, Fire Sets, Screens
and Hods in wrought iron and
brass. A wonderful and varied
assortment in Colonial, Empire
Gothic and other Period designs.
Prtt an 1,'tfln n 4Q OC nw ha.J ..aI
of Andirons, up to $57.50 for a '
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TIMELY GIFT SUGGESTIONS, I
Book Cats Chaise Lountes ' SraoUcrt' Seta
Writing Dasks .Reclining Chairs Baby Coaches '
Consols Tables Statuary Brass Beds
Davanport, Library and Writing Clocks for hall, wall, mantel Draft Screens J
Tables boudoir and desk DraperUs
Sewing Tables Candle Sticks Fancy Pillow
Nest Table Rugs, Oriental and Domestic Lace Scarfs and Doylies
Mlrrora Aquariums Fireplace Furnishing
Tea Wagons Dinner Gong Leather Table Mats
Telephone Stands Music Cabinets Bed Spreads, Blanket and Quilts
Pictures Hall Racks- Office Furniture
Clothes Poles Nut Cracker Filing Cases
Serving Tray Kitchen Cabinet Waste Baskets
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RECLINING CHAIRS
AND ROCKERS
There are few things '.hat
give more pleasure and- com
fort. Many styles from which
to choose, from a sturdy
Rocker at ?4.60 up to the
easiest and most luxuriously
upholstered Chairs in leather,
imitation leather and tapestry.
RUGS FOR GIFTS
Standard weaves in pialn rich
shades and picturesquely beautiful
designs and colorings, such as will
emphasize the beauty of the most
elaborate of Period furnishings or
enhance the charm of simple in
teriors. Vou can select a flno
Oriental Ituir or choose from Do
mestic weaves in rare old Persian
patterns and shades, or from
handsome and less expensive Floor
Coverlnes, at prices in some in
stances lower .than prevailing
market values.
DRAPERIES FOR
THE HOLIDAYS
Christmas will not be all
that it ahould unless the house
is in order. Besides, our
Drapery Department contains
many useful and beautiful
things for gifts. Velour Por
tiores, Lace Curtains, Creton
ens, Fancy Pillows, Lace
Scarfs, Doylies, etc.
Manufacturers, Importers aid Retailers
larket Street Ferry, Camden. New Jersey
lis Dally at 8.30 A. M. .Market Stree Ferry
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Store ODens
Closes at 5.00 P. M,
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