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MINES AGAIN BUSY
: INDUSTRY REVIVES
, Restrictions on Coal Removod
in ixauon ana foreign
Ships Get Fuol
fA 0 P. C. OF MINERS BACK
By Uio Associated Press
'Washington, Dec. 15. Restrictions
en the urc of coal made necessary by
the recent strike of miners were re
moved today, nud Industry' throughout
the country approached n normal basin.
Restrictions nsalnst supplying fuel
coal to foreign ships nlso were relaxed
ny the railroad administration to per
mit the departure of hundreds of for
eign vessels which have been held In
Atlantic and other ports since the short
age of coal became acute.
Prom nearly all of the coal fields re
ports came that fully 1)0 per cent of the
miners were at the pits today, and
heads of the Vnlted Mine Workers ftf
America predicted that I).' per cent of
the men would be at the mines by to
night. Coal production was expected by rail
road administration officials to be 80
per cent of normal today, reports show
log that miners in Ohio nud Kansns
City only were delay Ins their return
to work.
Director General Hines todav ordered
that vessels should be supplied with
fuel in the following order: (1) In
land nnd coastwise vessels: (21 Ameri
can overseas vessels: (.'!) foreign over
Kens vessels. Heretofore the only for
eign ships which have been allowed
to obtain coal were fast mail and pas
senper liners.
Kstablishment of a seasonal differen
tial in coal tranportation rates as an
Inducement to the public to purchase
nnd store more coal during the summer
months and thus keep the mines at
even production throughout the ear
was proposed in a letter from Van II
Manning, director of the Ilurrnu of
Mines, to the National Coal Association.
It was indicated at the White IIou.e
today that the commission which is to
Investigate the coal industry with a
view to adjusting wages nnd prices
would nbt be named until the mine
workers had completed carried out their
agreement to return to work.
The Senate coal committee met to
day to determine future plans as to
Its investigation of the circumstances
surrounding the Indianapolis agree
ment which it began on Saturday with
former Fuel Admiuistintor Garfield as
the lirst witness. Chairman Freling
huyt.cn plans to call Attorney General
Palmer later this week.
TO RENEW STEEL STRIKE
Leaders Plan to Continue Activities
Four Yearo If Necessary
Washington, Dec. IB. -(By A. P.)
As a result of the almost unanlmofis
decision of the national committee of
organized iron nnd steel workers to con
tinue the strike, lenders of the union
today were going nhead with plans for
an active field campaign, which they
suld would bo carried on or at leatt
four years If necessary.
Members of the committee, which Is
composed of twenty-tour iiiesldeuts of
labor unions counected with the steel
industry, conferred here last night and
If wns nt this conference that the deci
sion wan reached. Chairman John Fltz-
patrick stated the meeting was the
most enthusiastic held since the origmul
declaration of the strike nnd be ex
pressed confidence In ultimate victory. 1
Lenders admitted that there hart been
defections in the strikers ranks and ,
that many plants had lesumed opera- I
tion, but bald steel production had been
far below normal and the plants were ,
running under the disadvantage of
heavy mcrhrad charges.
BAKER GETS BOTTLE OF "?"
Returns From Caribbean With Se-j
i cret of Contents Unrevealed I
New York, Dec. 1(5. Secretarj of,
'War Raker, Chief of Staff March and1
'their pnrty arrived in Hoboken from a
two weeks' tiip of inspection in the I
1 Panama Canal Zone and Porto Rico.
Mr. Raker told photographers who were1
snapping him that some time he might
'be shown alt the pictures that ever have ,
.been taken of him, ns a form of punish
ment. Thereupon Mrs. Tinker said to
General March :
"Don't you think he deserves it the
way he treated us about that bottle''"
I After the lwttle was mentioned, no
would-be interviewers nppetiteil to be
interested in learning about nuj thins
of state affairs. Rest information wa
that when Mr. Raker relebinted hit
forty-eighth birthday iimihcrsarj on
the 'outward yage on December !!, he
uns the recipient of a bottle from his:
sitter. , , I
What was in the bottle did not de i
vclop, but it was stated that Mr. Raki i
refused to open it and find out, dtspltc
the chilly weather. i j
Boy Hurt Running From Patrolman
While running awny from a patrol
man who had caught him "shooting
craps" jesteidny nfternoon. Otto Kit
son, fourteen yenrs old, of 41.'!12 North
Seventh street, tripped out a fence
wire nnd received comiouml frncture
nf the left leg. He was taken to St.
Luke's Hospital.
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0 EXCISE WAR RISK
INSURANCE FLAW
Logio
With
n Commanders Confer
Officials of Troasury
Department
GLASS WELCOMES CRITICS
Uy (ho Associated Press
WoAhlncton, Dec. 15. With the an
nounced Intention of making the war
risk Insurance law "more worknWc,"
national officers and state commanders
of the American Legion opened n three-
day conference today with wur risk
bureau and treasury officials.
Franklin d'Oller, of Philadelphia,
commander of the Legion, made it plain
thaC the whole weight of the legion
would be thrown behind pending legis
lation designed to remedv al'cged short
comings in the insurance act.
Director Cholmeley-.lones, of the
war risk bureau In opening the con
ference, assured the delegates thev were
lit liberty "to exuress cmnlintlcally"
their views of anything the bureau had
or had not done. He said, as did
Secretary Glass, of the Treasury De
partment In his address of welcome, that
the affairs of the bureau had not becu
administered without mistakes, and that
the government deserved to know of
them. ...
Mr. GInss called upon the legion for
operation.
"TIia tnclf ttmlnrtnlrfn linn lint hpen.
perhaps, ns completely performed ns
you or I could wish," Mr. Glass snld.
"Rut I am quite sure that after hav
ing made observations of the various
branches of this bureau jou will be.
willing to concede that what has been
done has been very earnestly done, nud
that any omission which may hove
occurred has been practically un
avoidable, "It was n new and unique enterprise
In the government. There were no
rules, no beaten tasks, no usages for
our guidance. It was an uncharted
sen, but those who have worked have
worked faithfully If not always lu
tellleentlv and thev have made a very
serious effort to servo the men who
served their country. Without your
co-opcrntlou and sour Intimate obser
vation, wo will not attain the success
we otherwise should."
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The famous curative water from Hot Spring:
Doctors Endorse and Recommend It.
Mountain Valley Water Co., 718 Chestnut St.
Phono Walnut 3407
Servert at ltadlnc Clubs, Hotela. Cafu and P. R. R. dlntnr care.
Sold by flrat-claaa grooora, drumlata, eta., or direct br via.
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FIRE IN MANAYUNK MILL
Flames Do $1000 Damage at S. B.
& B. W. Flelsher Factory
Fire today caused S1000 damage at
the worsted mill of S. R. & R. W.
Fleisher, Main and Rector streets,
Itfauayunk.
Friction in a picker machine in the
basement caused sparks which set lire to
material and a lively blare followed.
Firemen succeeded in preventing the
flames from spreading beyond the basement.
NO delicate laboratory'
tests are required to dis
cover the merits of VIM
Leather. Its superiority
has been established in,
actual use.
E. F. HOUGHTON & CO. '
240 W. Somerset Street Philadelphia '
To Consumers of
FLOUR
This year's crop of soft red winter wheat is yield
ing flour of excellent bread-making quality.
Housewives should become acquainted with this
splendid flour. They will find that it works easily
and rises quickly. The fermentation is vigorous and
healthy and the resulting loaf is of superior texture
and good color.
For pastries., biscuits and cake no flour makes a
more delicate and tender crust and crumb.
THE UNITED STATES GRAIN CORPORA
TION owns large quantities of this soft red winter
wheat flour and is shipping it under the brand
UNITED STATES GRAIN CORPORATION
STANDARD PURE WHEAT FLOUR to some of
the largest retailers in this city. It will presently
be offered to the public at prices around 75 cents for
12-pound packages and $1.50 for 24J2-pound
packages.
RETAILERS may buy this flour delivered any
where in the United States packed in paper sacks
of the retail package sizes, in car lots, at $ 1 0.43 per
barrel, or in cotton sacks, at $1 0.80; and in less than
car lots, in paper, at $ 1 1 . 1 5, or in cotton at $ 1 1 .85.
BAKERS can also buy UNITED STATES
GRAIN CORPORATION STANDARD PURE
WHEAT FLOUR packed in 140-pound Jute sacks
in car lots, delivered on track anywhere in the
United States, at $10.25 per barrel. Bakers will
appreciate the value of this flour both for blending
and from the standpoint of economy.
Eat more bread and reduce the cost of living.
The following firms will have this flour on sale
shortly:
AMERICAN STORES
GIRARD FAMILY STORES
Also From Many Members of the
GIRARD RETAIL GROCERS' ASSOCIATION
w.d the FRANKFORD GROCERS' ASSOCIATION
Watch this space for further announcement.
UNITED STATES GRAIN CORPORATION
H. D. IRWIN, Second Vice President
272 Bourse, Philadelphia, Pa.
Silverware for Christmas Gifts
Our stock of sterling silverware is unusually large
and includes the best patterns of the leading silversmiths.
We advise immediate selection where engraving, which
adds so much to the appearance of silver, is desired on
goods wanted for Christmas delivery.
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For Home
Flat Silver
Tea Sets
Coffee Sets
Water Pitchers
Vases
Bowls
Compotes
Toilet Sets
Picture Frames
Meat Platters
Candlesticks
Bon-Bon Baskets
For Men
Cork Screws
Flasks
Cigarette Cases
Cigar Cutters
Humidors
Military Brushes
Cloth Brushes
Match Boxes
Desk 'Sets
Eyeglass Cases
Cigar Lighters
Pocket Knives
For Women
Toiletware
Manicure Sets
Mesh Bags
Vanity Cases
Sewing Sets
Powder Boxes
Jewel Boxes.
Lorgnettes
Thimbles
Perfume Bottles
Salts Bottles
Card Cases
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Hundreds of these articles are illustrated in our new
catalogue, which will be of great help in making your
Christinas gift selections. Call or write for a copy.
S. Kind & Sons, 1110 chestnut st.
DIAMOND MERCHANTS JEWELERS SILVERSMITHS
IJusiness Hours 8:45 to S:i5
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igtit milk-delivery
gins again next
Wednesday
Now that winter has set in, it becomes necessary again to
place the milk service of the city on a daylight basis.
Economy demands this! For the storms of winter have a destructive
effect upon the delivery equipment also upon the health and welfare of
those who must "man" the wagons. Daylight service helps in this and
it eliminates, too, the losses and annoyance to you from frozen and stolen
milk.
Help us in this ! Co-operate with us so' that we
can continue keeping Philadelphia in the front ranks
of milk distribution for Philadelphia has today the
best milk supply in the country the most efficient
system of milk delivery. What's more, Philadelphia
gets cheaper milk than any of the eastern metro
politan cities, cheaper by one to four cents a quart,
and mainly because of more efficient delivery.
Keep this change in mind. Better still, order
an extra bottle of milk from your driver on Tuesday,
so that you'll have enough on. hand for breakfast
Wednesday morning.
Remember the Date Wednesday, Dec, 17th
Only One Delivery After 8 A. M.
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The Philadelphia Milk Exchange
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Will deliver immediately any
phonograph or talking machine
in the- Wanamaker Store.
If your order is placed now
we can assure you of delivery
in time for Christmas,
No loans or substitutions at
the last moment. Every
plwnograph will be delivered
as ordered.
Fair Presentation
of the eight, great phonographs and talk
ing machines of America with which the
people have expressed their satisfaction.
Some like one. Some like another.. Here
you may see and hear them, one after an
other, and compare them and make your
own decision as to which you think you
will like best in your'home.
We do not have all the wanted models
at the present time, but a splendid assort
ment froni each line, and shipments are
daily pouring in to replenish our stocks.
Five lines of records
to choose from.
AEOLIAN VOCALION The outstanding
feature of this instrument is its purity of tone
and a personal expression tone-control. The
Graduola makes this phonograph a true musi
cal instrument and with it any one may intro
duce new expressions with any make of
record. Prices, $115 to $225.
THE BRUNSWICK method of reproduction
includes the Ultona, an all-record player.
This invention can be obtained on no other
machine. The Ultona presents to each make
of record the proper needle and diaphragm
and weight, all at a turn of the hand. Prices,
$100 to $260.
CHENEY The Cheney tonal system is con
trolled by an automatic needle adjuster. Two
cubical air chambers are so arranged that
the sound vibrations are equally developed
and amplified. Prices, $85 to $500.
THE COLUMBIA contains practically every
mechanical improvement of permanent worth '
tone control motor smoothness and si
lence maximum reproduction of tone cab
inets equipped with automatic record file and
ejector. Prices, $20 to $250.
EDISON "Re-creation" is1 the term ap
plied by music critics to the Edison's repro
ducing qualities, originating in Mr. Edison's
desire to develop an instrument, music of
which could not be detected from the origi
nal. Prices, $155 to $300.
THE PATHEPHONE is the invention of
the famous Pathe Brothers of France. It
uses the permanent, genuine sapphire ball to
gather vibrations from the record, thus doing
away with the necessity of constantly chang
ing needles. Prices, $45 to $400.
THE SONORA tone-amplifier ia made of wood
throughout and is perhaps the most important fea
ture of this instrument. The reproducer is built
with the utmost care an'd is made to perform 'the
difficult task of recording hundreds of vibrations
each second. Prices, $100 to $350.
THE VICTROLA is a widely known instrument of
exceptional merit. With Victor Records, it will
bring to your home music played by the world's
greatest artists. Prices, $25 to $950.
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