l;x$t',yrn" Wpr Vnn 'ir'r' fyw'mm tt THURSDAY, DECEMBER fiVlSNIftG PUBLIC MDGER PHILADELPHIA, 18, 1019 13 fl"'Vi'lfflVf '"F w ANTI-SOVIET FORCES ALMOST HOPELESS Tutlenlch forces lmvo been nnnlhltntcd, From llio proclamation eprend among the soldiers of tlio Hod nrmy nu thn Nnrvn front, it may bo inferred that recent strong nttneks were undertaken to break the military power of Estlionla and punish the bandits of the White Ilithonlnn government. All of these circumstances make tn suspicious of the real sentiment toward peace of the Soviet Hussion government." Observers offered the opinion that if the conference was postponed it would I mean tho definito breaking up of the pourparlers. This belief is inspired by i conjectures wnlcli represent l'ranco ns planning n campnlgu against Soviet ltuln WANAMAKER'S DOWN STAIRS STORE WANAMAKER'8 Denikino Apparently Following Yudonitch and Kolohak Into Utter Rout REDS COUNT ON CHINESE AID Ilr tho Associate! Tress Reran, Dec. IS. Advices received by the Ukrainian mission here concern ing progress of the forces of General I'etlura against tho nrmy of General DcnlMne, the unti-Bolshovik leader in South Russia, strengthen tho belief among members of tlie mission that . Denikine's situation is almost hopeless. Thn report says that ofter Deni kine's breakdown, Trotsky, the llol shevik minister of war, intends to spring an offensive against Poland, and that for this purpose he reckons on aid from German volunteer detachments and new Chinese nrmv which is being ic- trulted in eastern Siberia. General Yudcnitch's nrmy col lapsed n mouth ago. and Admiral Kolohak has dwindled Into n mere local dictator, according to reports. Dcniklnc seems to bn the Inst hope of the white Husslons.l Dorpat, Dec. 10 (delayed). (By A. P.) M. Poska, the Ksthonlan foreign minister, in a statement directed today to the conference of tho Baltic states, said: "In view of the statement of M. .Toffo, the Bolshevist representative, on December 10. and considering firt, that the soviet Russian delegation declared itself unable to decide the biggest part of the proposals of the IMhonian dele gation, nnd. second,, as it is unknown when the soviet Russian delegation will obtain the necessary power to continue pourparlers in such a manner as would make unnecessary lengthy postponement of n decision on questions, including such a fundamental issue as frontiers, tho Esthonlan delegation proposes to postpono the general meetings until January 0, nnd meanwhile to continue committee meetings. "The Esthonlan delegation doubts the possibility of peace and is suspicious of the real sentiment toward penco of the soviet Russian Government. "The present pourparlers were be gun at the invitation of the soviet Rus sian Government to negotiate an ar mistice, but the point ot view of the hoviet Russian delegation toward mi armistice has changed and this govern ment now appears" to want peace. Hoi tillties, however, have not censed, iiuil it is a fact that wartnic is continuing on a more violent scale than ever. "Jt is difficult to believe the declara tion of the Soviet Russian government lliot the attacks of the Red army are made only against the army of General ."ludenieh because the official paper, the Isvestia, on December I stated the I WY January Records fill!, j85 Are Ready WBm a una unusunuy gnoa list 01 records flKftzuffVAvHMH I hat been released specially for (HaMf VlKjVJPSRfl n Christmas. There is somethine to IR.WlJrtnWEfc.."'"'Mfl B suit every musical taste. Come nnd WnljBn I hear them. BD D JJRRtR Kir J (irafonola Shops vs&sr&iat'"- j 1109 Chestnut St. 19 S. 52d St. I I Oien Kt mines Until Christinas 0;,n Kvtry Ivrntng a . I In thue ulioiw you will find er. ry i F - I I u B nllnljl(i rrronl In ntuck nlnnrs. You f IC. f? Ill ' B who lime liern obliged to Miop nroiimt 1 J-ZZjr. dX. - ' llH H fur Iho rtioril yon want utlt aDsrr- Jtl-i-CCCC-t' III . B rlitc this scrrlre. Try It. " BH "Sv Sf" Orflow Jilted rrerapnr. cnt thi. cupon out ana Mall Today. jfajiP ot 0U m b I a And ZfT I ajnMrw"iw.i'iiJaiaiaMMaMJLi!iigawariMiiiaiMigtM nmrwcMfiMBnwy KiS No Xmas J fjl mail is com- I jpfkjeK pleto without J iffibisd its seal i CUV A. WILCeV President 1 6IGB&WM!flUIP M9I9R 09 tPairfa "Distributors 304 NORTH BR9A0 STRECT, PHILADELPHIA III I llJPIillUIIII I 1 1 11 iUiiJ enjoymeni " 1 1 Here's a new Christmas suggestion for the man who enjoys a really good cigar Give him the Corona size of El Producto, in the new and handsome can packing. Corona is one of the most popular of all El Producto sizes ; and the can packing is much in favor how. You're always safe in sending El Producto its mild, mellow blend of rich Havana gives it a distinctive character that men invariably prefer. Any good store that sells cigars carries El Producto in many sizes. The Corona retails at 15c. straight; other sizes sell at from 10 to 25 cents. I many sizes. The Corona retails at 15c. straight; other 1 sizes sell at from 10 to 25 cents. I G. H. P. CIGAR CO., makers ?&0!zSSlA Philadelphia MtiM'kWM liiiiili! I . If L Mpli J Wa nama her s Down Stairs Store HE Won't Tell You What He Wants, So We Will pHlirSTMAS would not bo v- ChriatiniiB without new handkerchief. I'hiin, hem stitched, linen handkerchiefs arc always useful nnd one can Ret Rood ones at I'.Oc each. Gallevy, Market. HE WOULD be pleased be yond words if Christinas broucht him mi Indian blanket for his den one with plenty of warm red in it. It is a practical pift that appeals to nverv a(,'J of masculinity. $7.D0 Centutl. REALLY, ha. you thought anything about his com fort down in tho office ? What about a comfortable shaped chair cushion covered with dark, durable cretonne nnd tufted? Fine for his home chair, too! SI. Central. i IN HIS stocking (and you must make him hang it upl) a pood leather wallet would be a line surprise. $l.fiO to $7. Central. S05IE men piefcr caps to any other hcadReai und a irood-lookinp; cap, rather Eng lish in appearance, is almost sure to please tho man at your house. A tine lot of tweeds nnd mixtures, special nt S2.D5 Gallery, Mtni.-et. . THE practical gift for the outdoor man is a pair of wool gloves in black or heather. 5c a pair Gallery, Market. MEN'S collar cases and bags of leather or of composi tion with the appearance of leather arc in dark shades of blue, green or brown and in black and tan $1.50 to ?3.50. Central. A I' A IK of military brushes is a sure-fire gift for tho man who travels or thu one. who fctays at home. It is par ticularly nice for tho almost Ki own-up boy who is just be ginning to take pride in his appearance. Finished in white, the brushes suo S8 a set; in black- or brown ?2 to $10. Central. s F O OFTEN a man finds him self without toilet water after shaving and has to for go that comfort. A. bottle of soothing, fragrant cau do co logne is sure to find awelcome. $1 to $2. Central. GltAY felt slippers trimmed with red me soft and warm, as they have inner soles. Their outer soles aro substan tial, too, and altogether a man would rather like to slip into them at the end of a busy (lay. 7Cc a pair. Galleri, Market. A man travels much a utility case would come 111 useful. There are small cases for washcloths and soap and larger ones for all a man's toiTet necessities. 25c to $1.75. Central. FOK an inexpensive gift one might chooso a tie clasp. There are many styles to choose from, some are gold plated and some aro sterling silver. 35c to 75c each. Central. TALCUM powder for men who shave themselves is in various sized cans and in many different frngrances. A can will help fill his stocking! 25c to $1. Central. 4 SE1UOUSLY, a man docsn'L actually object to getting neckties for Christmas. lie like3 to make believe that women can't select tics for him but, every tie in tho Gal lery Store for Men is a he man's tie and a woman is safe in buying anv one. A fine ' sortment is here at G3c. Gal lery, Market. i FOK a man who wear belts, there aro any number of attractive licit buckles, vary ing from nickel to sterling sil ver, at 50c to .m. Gallery, Market. 0N CHRISTMAS morning his oves wilt shuw his pleasure if you get him an ac cordion - knitted silk s-carf. Black is combined with vari ous colors and the effect is very good looking. $4. Galkry, Market. RIGHT now, this Christmas, is a good timo to give tho hov or man a pair ,of cuff links gold-plated, sterling silver or silver and enamel. Many to choose from at 35c to $2. Central. MEN'S garters in attractive little boxen are 25c to 65c a pair. Gallery, Market. EVEN if a man has a belt, another one, perhaps a better one, will not be amiss. Good belts are $1.50. Gallery, Market. NICE-LOOKING suspenders of durable and pliable elastic webbing aro well made and finished and any man would be glnd to have a pair. Yet they nro very inexpensive only 65c. Gallery, Market. "Your Christmas comes with holly leaves And snow about your doors and eaves" 1 1 ,k. A Good9 All-Wool Overcoat Is a Gift Every Mao Should Give Himself It's a gift of warmth and comfort and enduring satisfaction. Uut be sure that the coat is ALL wool and that every ounce of weight that you carry is an ounce of warmth and service. You can be sure of this by buying your coat in the Gallery Store for Men, for Wanamaker wool is all wool. Special at $34 are some heavy-weight ulslerettes and Chesterfield coats in Oxford gray. The ulstereltes lit snugly about the waists and shoulders, as young men like them. Leatherette Coats for Young Chaps They make fine gifts for the youngster in college. In brown, in two lengths at $30 and $35. Mackinaws for Skating and general rough, out-door wear are of thick, warm, all-wool plaids in dark wintry colorings. $1G.50. Raincoats another practical gift are of tan or gray rubberized materials in several different models. $8.50 to $15. (GuMitv, Mnrket) Christmas Blankets for Baby at $1 I'retty pink or blue figured cotton blan kets merely need wide satin ribbon to tie them, white tissue to wrap them and Christ mas ribbon to hold them secure and theie are gifts to cumfort babies and please mothers, too! Other blankets, figured or plain (with colored borders), aie of cotton, of wool and cotton mixed and of wool at $1,25 to $0. (Central) $5 For Women's Crepe de Chine Blouses They are very scarce and we were fortunate to procure this special lot in time for Christmas shoppers. All fine and fresh in this season's styles. There arc several good models. White Flesh S'avy Urown lilack (Mnrkct) d - -L& Silk Petticoats and Tlieie is greater variety they aro prettier than ever! At SG.75, taffetas, mescalines and silk jersey tops with taffeta ilounccs aro in plain black, navy blue, purple, green, etc., and all the lovely changeable hues imag inable. From $8.50 to Slfi.30 there are many handsome things heavy silk jers-cys with fanciful flounces; jersey tops with satin or taffeta flounces. The ilounccs are a de light. Many have insets of color, embroidery and little bows for trimming. (Cciilrcl) A Bo Mo For I. Jp IF Lamp aY Powder Boxes Christmas L-5S9SKBBJtea SHSPWl IT) ' H These iJw and Pretty Ones Are Special at $4 The base stand-, twehe inches high and is in the graceful Mary Elizabeth hhape with a 'dull, mahog any finish. There K oiu electric light and a lu-itich shade edged with gold gal loon. Tho shades are in various colors, with plenty of rose, which is the color most women want, Bayberry Christmas Candles " 'Tig the frayrance of the season, the huyyy Chrislmastide, Of merry, merrii arcct- inys, and a ihouxund things beside.' These little verses are on the top of a box of six bayberry candles of generous sue, marked $1.00. Two bayberry candles in a holly box cost but 50c and make a nice remembrance. (C'llfl.tMUt)- T tT , ' 1 1 Sparkling Gifts, Inexpensive and Useful Many new things have arrived to fill tho tables of gleaming glass and shining silver gifts for the home. Most of them aro of silver deposit and clear glass or aro silver-plated. Sugar and cream sets. Salts and peppes. Marmalade jars. Mustard jars. Casters. Jelly dishes. Pickle dishes. Lemon dishes. Candlesticks. Dud vases, and many more, 50c to ?3, (Central; are in great variety little boxes of cake powder or rouge, ana large, elaborately decorated boxes for loose powder. There is an air of the Orient about them, with the gilt braid, little flowers, etc. 50c to $2.50. (Central) Festive Frocks for Little Girls Holidays Somebody always gives a party at Christmas lime and the young daughter of the family will bo want ing a new party dress. If she is fjuito a little daughtei, say 8 to 11, one of these ruffled whito new dresses will be nice. They aie fluffy and fresh and are trimmed with pink, white or blue ribbons. 9.75. Tho Junior daughter of 14 to 10 will liko a chiffon frock with a ruf fled skiit and many little wreaths of pink roscbucjs. The dress itself may be pale pink or light blue. $25. New and Charming Voile Dresses are m palo blue, maize or pink with hand-stitching below the yoke and embroidery and stitching above the hem. These are in C to 14-year sizes at $8.75. Of Natural Pongee Embroidered With Wool there are simple littlo between dresses that nro pretty enough for any youthful occasion. 8 to 14 year sizes are $13.50. (SUrket) A Corduroy Suit for the Boy $10.50 Corduroy is tho sturdiest of all for school wear. These suits arc in the natural brown shade tho coats arc Norfolk style with buckled belts, slash pockets and good lin ings." The trousers aro lined and every seam is strongly taped. For boys of 8 to 15. (Clnltrry, MnrkH) A Bright, Christmassy Place Is the Art Needlework Store full of helpful suggestions for "attractive, useful gifts that make you think of individuals and to say, "Just the thing for !" Siik-covered, puffy pillows embodiments of comfort, attractive scarfs, luncheon seki, pretty pincushions, etc., are ready for tissue paper and ribbon, while other things such as stamped pieces, wool, embroidery silk, beads, bag tops, etc., need only skilled fingers to make them into acceptable gifts. For Milady's Boudoir Damak-covered conveniences that are pretty as well as Useful aro in blue or rote. There are candy boxes, waste baskets, desk sets, powder boxes, trays, bud vases, candlesticks, trays, etc., from 50c to 1.75 ouch. (Onlnil) " A Wool Traveling Blanket Is a Fine Gift These are good looking all-wool blankets plaid or reversible (one side plaid, the other plain). They are heavily fringed and measure GO . SO inches. $8.50 to $12.50. (( cntrnl) Men's Initial Handkerchiefs 60c each Wo had nlmost despaired of getting this caso of handker chiefs in timo for Christmas, but hero it is. There aro hun dreds of fine, fresh, whito linen handkerchiefs with all initials. (Ifnllcrr, Market) Gloves to Suit Any Man Thick, warm wool gloves in gray, brown and khaki are $1.25 a pair. Tan capeskin gloves, out seam sown with spearpoint stitching on tho backs aro $2.75 a pair; dark buckskin gloves are $4. Tan or khaki capeskin gloves with knitted wool linings and strap wrists nrc $4 a pair. Tan and gray cape gloves with knitted wool linings arc $3.50 a pair. Three Kinds At $3 Gloves of buck color suede have mohair fleeced linings. Dark gray suede gloves have knitted wool linings. llrown suede gloves aro fleece-lined. (Otillfrj-, Mnrket) The Place to Shop for Men's Gifts Is The Gallery Store for Men All sorts of interesting things for masculine de lectation are here all ar ranged conveniently and plenty of salespeople to help you. Blanket Bathrobes are in many patterns on light o)' dark grounds. $6.50 to $12. Scarfs of silk, artificial silk or silk mixtures are $2 to $10. Sweaters with or without collars are $6.50 to $10. Neckties are in line assortment from 50c to $1. Boys' Sweaters, $5 A good coat sweater, part wool, is in dark blue, heather or gray. ((.nllery. Mnrkrl) A Hat or a Cap or Both for the Boy 's Christmas He could use both, you know! For the small boy of 2 to 0 years, tho warmest thing is n plush hat with ear tubs. $2. Great Choosing'at $1 Hockey r.'jji.t Yale hats Heavy wool liats Helmets Knitted hats in almost every shade and mixture arc G5e to $1. Caps $2 and $2.35 This is one of the finest as sortment in town. There are caps of dark suitings, tweeds, checks nnd mixtures of vari ous sorts all in good shades and with 8-piece or single piece tops. Big Boys' Hats in tho fashionable shapes of tho season are of felt at $2.85 and of velour at $5. Men's Hats and Caps Wool lints in brown, green or tan are $3. Good-looking outdoor tweed hats are $3.50. Felt hats in the correct shades aro $1 and $4.50. Derby hats aro $3.75 to $5. (duller?, Mnrkrl) A Man Wants to Put His Best Foot Forward during thu holiday gayeties, und both feet will be well worth putting forward if he gets a now pair of shoes in the Gal lery Store for Men. New Shoes at $7 a Pair Illack or dark tan leather shoes on tae new English lasts are quito attractive and dura ble ami comtoi tabic, too. Thero are all feizes from 5 to 11 and widths A to E. Various styles of the new black and tan shoes on English or round-too shapes aro $!) to $12 a pair. Big Boys' Shoes Tan or black leather of dur ability is well made into many styles of shoes cither with English lasts or with the sen sible! round toes. Sizes 1 to 0, $K5p to $6.90. Little Boys' Shoes are $4 to $5.40 (lisllrrv. Murki-O X r jii i j ,..