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EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1919
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EWORLD DOOM DIDN'T CRACK;
PUBLIC STILL ENDURES LIFE
Existence Wends Its Way Turbulent as Ever and Folks Will
Have to Continue to Work, Pay Income Tax
and Drink Water
What d've menu? Doomsday!
Whatf Mast Alackl
, To advertize a doom this icay
When the doggone doom icon't viack.
So sighs a disappointed public to
day. There have been thirty-seven sepa
rate and thoroughly advertised crncks
n' doom, the expectant public lias been
listening for down through the ages
and none of them him cracked. They
haven't even been squibs.
And now this local, pet one. sched
uled for today, upon which so much
hope and confidence hns been wasted,
has gone the way of all well-known
doomsdays. And onco more n deluded
public settles down to the monotony ot
jlaily routine.
Folks vill have to get up in the cold
and dark of tomorrow morning again.
Folks will have to work. They'll have
to pay their income tax.
The citizen who said yesterday, in
anticipation of the impending nnd wel
come "doom": "I should worry now
whether wartime prohibition's tincon
stltutional or not." is destined to
worry.
Well, ah one man sorrowfully re
marked this morning, "Put not your
trust in temporal things," Dr. Albert
V. Porta raised folks' hones. They be
lieved in his story about the Minspnt
lights knocked out of him. if he's going
to do the earth any good.
And to cap the climax, shortly be
fore noon n vigorous denial was en
tered by Professor Porta, who said he
never made u prediction for the end
of the world. It seems that the pro
fessor, way back last summer, pre
dicted terrific storms, earthquakes and
volcanic eruptions during the period
between the middle of December and
the middle of January. The professor
claims some one misquoted him.
Dr. Harry U. Hutching, of the Uni
versity of Michigan, adds to the sud
plight of Doctor Porta by declaring he
Is not and nevr has been on the fac
ulty of Michigan nud was never a stu
dent there.
STUDENTS ASK DAY
TO PREPARE FOR END
New York, Dee 17. I By A P. I
Astonishment was expressed by the su
perstitious when the earth did not come
to an end today.
The ominous position of the planets
hail been well press-agentcd and some
nstrnWors and nersous versed ill
witchcraft had maintained that at the
precise moment when the major leaguers
line, would behave like, (he one-liorec
shay.
Students in Porto IUco are reported
to have, been so unfavorably impressed
with their chances for continuing II fu
yesterday that thoy asked for n holiday
to prepare for the worst. Harold Ja
cob, professor of astronomy nt Co
lumbia University, intimated today thnt
their actions might have, been due to
the desire of youth everywhere to have
n holldnv.
I A'arious religious cults have made a
specialty in more recent years of speci
fying an hour ns the earth's laRt, set
ting forth scriptural or pseudo-scientific
arguments in support of their con
tention. WORLD-ENDERS' SEEK
CHURCH CONSOLATION
one woman n special delivery statement
In reply to hor nsscrtion that she had
"not eaten since she- heard of it."
INDIANAPOLIS ALARMED
Woman Thought Crack o' Doom Had
Come When Whistle Shrieked
Indianapolis, Dee. 17. (I.v A. l)
One long, weird, shrieking whistle, then
others less strident, finally virtually nil
sirens in the city, mingled with tho
ringing of bells, broke the stillness early
today.
"I guess it's notice of the end of the
world." said one woman tremulously.
"Tho whistles arc calling the people
to church and I'm going."
It developed that tho throttlo on ti
whistle at n railroad roundhouse had
become stuck, starting tho din, In
which tho other whistles were joined,
without knowing exactly why.
Girl Cashier Held in Ball
Agnes Lnfkin. North Ninth stteel,
near Hunting Park avenue, was ac
cused today of "knocking down ?l.l in
the four hours sho was employed ns
cashier of a five and ten rent store nt
837 Market street. Magistrate Mo
clcary held her under $100 bail for
court.
Chicago, Dec. 17. Some of the su
perstitious here who, according to
clergymen, have quietly prcpnred for
the end of the earth by increased church
attendance arc still waiting today for
the catastrophe forecast by I'rofessor
Porta. ,
Hesitations of the world annihilation
Idea were expounded by Prof. I.dwln It.
Frost, superintendent of tho Williams
Hay, wis., observatory: Prof. Forrest
O. Moulton, of the astronomical depart -
miuif .if tlin TTnirnrqtfv nf (!hipmrn. nnil
Prof. Philip Vox, who explains the
heavens to Northwestern University
classes.
Mr. Frost said that for n month
letters have been pouring into his of
fice seeking information. lie mailc
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nVnJltl Sof'l rnnsPvlvftnin and "" "trotoht linc' ' !-""" Snturn.
tt 'nlsSm" ! Jupiter, Mars Venus and Mcremy on
rwrnr kelson' of Harvard "aid lone side of the sun and Uranus . u the
Dl5oc or PorTa fllSl.'nnu'tho'pI.nots I other, the earth, which had move, .four
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failed, and the sun didn't do his pait,
and the earth goes on its endless wa .
the public living only to look forward
to another day when more planets will
tumble along in line, with a few good
hefty ripe asteroids and the milky wa.v
thrown In, to give a yank at (lid Sol
that'll do more than just give him a
black eye.
What Sol needs is to have the day
Position Wanted
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and mentally lit, wishes wrm intnt tre
Ure position with torpnnitlnn or cap
italist) either onlco management or out
door propertr supervision, Opportiinltr
for advancement, Millii. Tjclnlt.M or nnv
wher under ti. S. Hub, Ileferences ei
hlblted upon Interview
Experience! CollMrr erudnnte; 1.". vc.irs'
setlte business In ronfldentlal Inrestlicat
Inr, oreanlUm, nnd ndmlnlstrntlre work
and conservative Investment finance. Kj.
army officer.
box t-coc, prriLic i.i:dgi:ic
Rich, Lustrous
Silk Shirts, for
Men's Gifts
A very acceptable gift
for the man. Our stock is
most complete with rich,
lustrous, wear-giving silk
shirts.
$8.50 to $15
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QUALITY
WITH EXTRAVAGANCE CUT OUT
That's the sum
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To fit all feet
and all tastes
total of our
stand against
high prices for
men's shoes.
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puts you in touch with shoes that are the acme
of good quality and correctness 12.50 to
16.50 values, every blessed pair of them.
Sixty Styles think of it! Best, top-loftiest
make; and all the leathers including Newest
Tans and Cordovans.
.GOOD SHOESI
919-921 Market Street
4028-30 Lancaster Ave. 3604-06 Geriuantou Ave.
COth and Chestnut Sts. 271G-18 (Jermantoun Ac.
All Stores Open Evenings Until Christinas
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VAN DUSEN AND STOKES CO.
1123 CHESTNUT ST.
JEWELERS
NOVELTIES
Gold
DORINC BOXES
VANITY CASES
CARD CASES
THIMBLES
EYE GLASS CASES
PENCILS
PEN KNIVES
KEY RINGS
CIGAR CUTTERS
CIGARETTE CASES
MATCH BOXES
FOUNTAIN PENS
Silver .
CIGAR LIGHTERS
PENCILS
PEN KNIVES
KEY RINGS
POCKET FLASHES
CIGARETTE HOLDERS
MATCH BOXES
CIGAR CASES
THERMOMETER CASES
LOCKETS
POWDER BOXES
VANITY CASES
Bronze and Silver
DESK SETS
LAMPS
VASES
CARD TRAYS
SMOKING SETS
CIGAR BOXES
CANDLE STICKS
NUT BOWLS
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iCharge Purchases Tomorrow Rendered on Bills February 1st, 19201
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1215 Chestnut Street
Farmers and Trappers! Attention!
Raw Skins Purchased for Cash
nmversary
Sale
of Furs
The Values Tell! Savings of 25 to 35 Per Cent!
We could talk 'Qualities" and "Varieties" in our every
announcement and this to the exclusion of the very great
majority of all furriers in the United States, but we always prefer to
emphasize the VALUES that you obtain here. We have the largest
stocks right on our floors of all the fur stores and fur departments in
department stores in the East, and we believe that our qualities are of
the very highest, each skin carrying its own natural warranty (with
out misrepresentation), and this Anniversary Sale offers VALUES
without parallel.
The Values Tell ! Check over the immense varieties you
see printed here, and CHECK OVER THE VALUES! You
will find that we are celebrating our Anniversary with Values that are
worthy of this house and its established reputation. ,
A Small Deposit Will Reserve Your Purchase
Extraordinary
160 Rich Hudson Seal Coats
An Extraordinary Grouvino of rich
Hudson Seal Fur Coats Umt arc uncqualed
for lustre of fur, for quality and weara-
bility, for the exquisite fashioning and for
their tremendous VALUE! An Anniver
sary Sale Extra Special! Desinnrt and
Manufactured by Ourselves.
With Collar and Cuffs of Hudson Seal
Regularly 225.00; 30 inch; Sale, 165.00
Regularly 325.00; 36 inch; Sale, 245.00
Regularly 395.00; 40 inch; Sale, 295.00
Regularly 445.00; 45 inch; Sale, 325.00
Collar and Cuffs of Skunk or Reaver lllW
Regularly 395.00; 30 inch; Sale, 295.00
Regularly 450.00; 36 inch; Sale, IM5.00
Regularly 475.00; 40 inch; Sale, 395.00
Regularly 545.00; 45 inch; Sale, 425.00 295.00
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Russian Pony Coats, QQ
A'alue 125.00. 36-inch Flare Model VJX
With wido .shawl collar and dorp
rulTs of contrasting fur.
Australian Seal Coats, f 7 fj.OO
Value 1 15.00. Smart Sports Mod--- - 1
rl Large shawl collar and wide
culTs of Australian seal.
Marmot Coats, J 7 (M
Value 115.00. Rolling shawl col--L J. 1
lar and deep cuffs of niannol.
Natural Raccoon Coats,
Value 250.00. Chic Sports Model
Ldrgo shawl collar and deep cuffs
Australian Seal Coals,
Value 265.00. 36-inch Flaro Model
With largo Nutria, Squirrel oi
Australian Opossum shawl collar
and cuffs.
J95M
195M
Squirrel Coals,
Value 345.00. Smart Sports Model
With large shawl collar and deep
cuffs. Well-matched skins.
275-00
Nutria Coals,
Value 195.00. Jaunty Model. An
pffective sports coats of novel de
sign.
145M
Australian Seal Coats, 7'7i00
Value 215.00. Jaunty Full Model. X. O
Dressy shawl collar and deep cuffs
of Squirrel or Australian Opossum.
Mink Coals, AQKM
Value 625.00. 42-inch Full Designee V
Large shawl collar, deep belt, cuffs
and wide border.
Broadtail Coats, QH ,00
Value 1150.00. Exceptionally hand-O t'
some, lustrous moire skins, large
collar of Hudson Bay Sable.
Fur Setfr
Taupe Fox
Brown Fox
Taupe Lynx
Hudson Seal
Black Wolf
Taupe Wolf
Brown Wolf
Black Fox
Raccoon
Nutria
Australian Seal
Mink
Values 85.00 to 98.50
Anniversary Sale Price
l64.oo$
Special!
Fox, Wolf and
Lynx Scarfs
14-so
Value 20.00
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Value 30.00
29-m
Value J&.50
3950
Value 59.50
In Taupe, nrown, Black
Polrpt, Kamchatka, Oeorn-etta.
Fur Sets-
Mink
Beaver
Jap Cross Fox
Taupe Fox
Skunk
Hudson Seal
Natural Squirrel
Kolinsky
Scotch Moleskin
Brown Fox
Natural Raccoon
Skunk Raccoon
Values 115.00 to 125.00
Anniversary Sale Price
L-84.00
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The Store for Discriminating Christmas Shoppers
We have a very attractive stock of fine Fans ostrich, straight and curled, black
and colors ; prices start at $8.00, others at $15.00, $17.00, $19.50 and up to $38.00.
DESK SETS
These Sets make handsome gifts one
in particular in crystal at $25.00; the
decoration is "fired" on and will not come
off, the corners are of rose leather; five
pieces in all blotter, calendar, rack, ink
stand and cutter. Another is of black
glaSs in close imitation of onyx, priced at
$22.50; others at $7.50, $9.50, $11.00.
BAGS
Every kind of Bag which well-dressed
women carry will be found here, from
inexpensive ones of chiffon velvet to the
splendid Paris Beaded Bags. There is no
better place in Philadelphia to buy Bags
than Darlington's.
NECKWEAR
Handsome Collars and Sets for women,
Furcloth pieces, Marabou and the like.
Also Men's Ties unusually pretty ones
at $1.50, $1.70 and $2.00.
GLOVES
Dress Gloves, Gloves for Street Wear,
Warm Gloves for motoring, driving and
outdoor sports. Complete lines for men,
women and children.
LINENS
Mosaic and Madeira pieces, also other
Decorative Linens at a wide range of
prices.
WOOL HOSIERY
Women's Woolen Sports Hose, im
ported and American-made $3.50 to
$4.50. Men's Silk-and-Cashmere, Ribbed
Woolen Hose and Plain Black Cashmere
$1.50 to" $2.50. Woolen Sports Hose for
boys and girls, turn-over tops in fancy
colors $2.50 to $3.50.
LINGERIE
Wonderfully popular for presents this
season. Here one can choose irom Silk"'
Lingerie, Philippine, Voile, American
Made Nainsook garments and the lovely
French pieces.
NEGLIGEES
Breakfast Robes,' Corduroy Robes,
Blanket Robes, Boudoir garments . and
Silk Petticoats. Be sure to visit this
section.
FOR BABY
Little Toys and Novelties, also com
plete stock of garments for baby, for girls
up to 6 years and boys up to 8 and 10.
FURS
inexpensive Scarfs, Muffs and Sets for
women and girls, also Children's Sets.
BLOUSES
Cotton Blouses. Silk Blouses and the,
lovely Paris Blouses. Where Is the woman
who would not like to have one of these.?
, HANDKERCHIEFS
Handkerchiefs at 25c! Handkerchiefs at $25.00! Handkerchiefs for man!
Handkerchiefs for women! Handkerchiefs for children! White Handkerchiefs I
Colored Handkerchiefs! Initial Handkerchiefs! Plain Handkerchiefs! Handker
chiefs embroidered and with drawnwork! No store of its kind sells anywhere near
as many Handkerchiefs as Darlington's. On December 1 we had more on hand
than ever before, but the very heavy selling of the past few days has made heavy'
inroads on the stock, and while we shall have plenty of Handkerchiefs right up to
closing time Christmas Eve, many lines are certain to be sold out. SELECT
YOURS HERE TOMORROW.
The Furniture Gift Room
Notwithstanding the greatest Holiday selling our Furniture Gift Room has ever
known, we still have left ample variety from which to choose. Selection should be
made as soon as possible so there may be ample time for delivery.
Tea Carts
Ferneries
Lamps and Shades
Sewing Tables
Breakfast-Room Suites
Nests of Tables
Rush-Seat Chairs and
Rockers
Reading Stands
Snap-Top Tables
Curtains
Candle Sticks
Drop-Leaf Tables
Toy Furniture
Mirrors
Imported Scarfs
Smoking Stands
Windsor- Chairs
Four-Post Beds
Writing Desks
Dinner Chimes
Blankets
FOUKTIl FLOOR
Quilts
Wing Chairs
Men's Easy Chairs
Day Beds
Upholstered Sofas
Library Tables
Book Ends
Foot Stools
Tea Trays
Waste Paper Baskets
Furniture in Sets
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