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German Delegation Takes Allied
Reply to Noto to Berlin
for Consideration
SCAPA FLOW UNSETTLED
!By the Associated Press
rwb, Dec. 23. Exchange of ratifi
cations of the German peace treaty be
fore the end of the year Is considered
in French official circleb as Impossible.
(This opinion was formed today when
the head of the German delegation here
Announced that he would be obliged to
return to Berlin to consult with the
government on the latest allied com
munication. Paul Dutasta, secretary of the Peace
Conference, handed Kurt von Lcrsner,
head of tho German delegation, the al
lied reply to the last German note.
Von Lersner said that owing to diffi
culties of communication and the im
portance of tho document, he felt
obliged to consult Berlin, and thnt he
would leave, wtlh all his experts, for
the German capital tonight. Ho em
phasized that his departure was in
nowise a rupture of negotiations.
Secretary Dutasta, In accordance with
Instructions from the Supreme Council,
accompanied the allied note with a ver
bal communication in which it is under
stood the council assured Von Lersmt
that the Allies lecoguizid the economic
difficulties which might exist in Oi -many
and wished to take them into ac
count. If proof were given that errors had
been made in the estimate of floating
material now In the possession of Ger
many, upon which tho Allies based their
demands for reparution for the sinking
of tha German ships at Scapa Flow,
these demands, Dutasta is understood
to havo told the German plenipoten
tiary, would be reduced proportionately.
Von Lersncr expressed no opinion on
the document presented bj Dutasta.
BRITISH TO GET THEIR BACON
Mission In New York Looking After
It, House of Commons Hears
London, Dec 'J3. (By,. A P.)
The British mission in New York has
made arrangements by which Kngland is
assured of securing a regular supply of
bacon of good quality at prices based
on the actual cost of hogs.
This announcement was made in the
House of Commons by George H. ilob
crts, food controller, in rcpljing to a
Question as to the activities of the de
partment In protecting the British meat
consumers from the high prices lived
by American packers. Mr. Kobcrts
said tho business of buying had been
toncentrated in the hands of the Brit
ish mission.
BRITISH CURB TURKS;
OCCUPY TWO CITIES
AGREEM
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Russian BolshovikI Approach
Poland With Olive Branch
and Sword
London, Dec. 23. (By A. P.)
British forces bays occupied Batum and
Baku to prevent the Turks from pene
trating the Caucasus region, according
to a Moscow wireless despatch.
tBatum and Baku, on the Caspian
sea, were occupied by tho British
during thf war. They are In tho cen
ter of n great oil rtgion.
M. Trhltcherin, Bu'sian BoIhclk
minister of foreign affjitrs, has offered
to begin immediate peace negotiations
with Poland, according to n wireless
dispatch from Moscow The Polish
Goverunn ill was requested to indicate
the time and place it would like tho
negotiations to open.
Geneva, Dec. L'.T (Bv A. P.)
Prennrations for a croat BoUhevik of
fensive against Poland next spring is
planned bj l.ron Trotsky, soviet niiu
tsfpr nf nr nml iimriiir of Itiihsia. ac
cording to n AVaisaw dispatch received
bj the Ukrainian news bureau lieic.
Hcccut fctiitoincnts liv Trotskv am
quotid to the elTci t that he believes
bolslicvisin in be "lirnilv rooted mid
spiouting in Chiui," where a Bolshevik
levolution is cxpiotou Miortlv. it is
mi id Tiotsky intends to use Chinese in
carrying out his invasion of western
1'urope.
Ilelslnsfors. Dec. 'J.I. (P.y A. I )
The Lettish Government litlb decided to
open negotiations with the sovut gov
ernment of Jtussiu for an armistice, af
fording to advices reccivid lu'ie fiom
Itiga.
IrhulsU, Dec 21 (delayed). (By A.
P) The dtv of Tomsk, westetn
Siben.i. 1ms boon evacuated by the
Siberian troops of the iill-Itusslan Gov
ernment. General evacuation of Tomsk
began December 1G.
I'l'omsK, uuu miles east ot umsK,
rivals it as tho largest citj in
Siberia. '
FRENCH PLAN RAIL INCREASE
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ON TREATY, BELIEF
Many Conferences Held With
View to Compromise Bring
Approval in Sight
PLAN SHORT "WET" SPELL
Big Jump In Rates for 1920 Ap
proved by Cabinet
Paiis, Dec. 23. (By A. P.) The
cabinet today approved a bill for intro
duction in the Chamber of Deputies
providing for temporary increases in
both pasi-cnger and freight rates with
the object ot reaching un equilibrium
in 1020 between leccipts and expendi
tures affecting all systems and meet
ing n deficit which amounts to more
thnn 2.000.000,000 fruncs.
The proposed increases nmount to 4T
nor cent for third-class passengers. 50
per cent for second-class, C5 per cent
for hrst-class and 110 per cent for mer
ehandise.
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Ladies !
If you want to find out what he
really wants for Christmas watch him
when he passes our windows.
Neckwear beautiful rich designs.
Dressing gowns he'll stay at home to
use.
Silk Shirts
Silk Hosiery
Silk Pajamas
Silk Mufflers
Sweaters
Gloves
Handkerchiefs
Canes
Umbrellas
Bath Robes
YOU WILL ENJOY SELECTING
HIS GIFT HERE t
Gift order forms for those wishing to give
Christmas Orders on us. '
Ferro & Co. inc.
Clothtera & Outfitters
Agents (or
Rogers Peel Clothes
Chestnut Street at Juniper.
"The Engine for Every Purpose"
That is how we have advertised the Novo Engine for
the past ten years.
During this time the engine ha3 furnished convincing
proof of its right to the title. It has met a wide variety
of power requirements, and in each case has shown itself
able to do the required work efficiently, economically and
dependably.
Novo Equipment is light, compact, quickly transported,
quickly set up, simple in operation, and Reliable.
Outfits for Hoisting, Pumping, Air Compressing, Saiy
ing, furnished! to operate on gasoline, kerosene,
distillate, natural or artificial gas. 1 to IS H. P.
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Clarence ILEement.Vlce-Pret.tGcii.rljE
Factory nd Mala Office! Lansing, Mich.
J. JACOB SHANNON & CO.
1744 Market Street, Philadelphia
By tho Associafed Tress
Washington, Dec. 23. With both
sides apparently uilllnR to give and
take, tho effort to reach a compromise
agreement for ratification of the peace
treaty wai reported progressing fatis
factorlly nt conference) hero between
Senate lenders of both parties.
Early ratification of the treaty was
predicted by some senators, with proi
pecti of such nction beforo January 10,
which ttould give President Wilson an
opportunity to lift unrthne prohibition
and grant the country n wet period be
foio the constitutional amendment be
comes tflecthe on that date.
All senator1! remaining in Washing
ton during the holiiln piobnblv will be
called upon to pnithipnte in the truity
conference. 1'iom present itidinitions
the senators arc going ahead with the
compromise program without awaiting
fin ther word fiom the White House.
It was pointed out, however, that Pres
ident AVilson might ngnin intervene in
tin- tn,it fight if he did not approve
roenations accepted by membeis of
his parH.
Notable in the ilav'n long series of
conciliation conferences was n meeting
between Senator Lodge, of Mnssa
c huetts, the Hcpublican lender, and
Senator Underwood, of Alabama, a
prominent Democratic advocate of a
speedy compromise. They arc said to
have discussed the whole range of pos-t-lhi'ities
for bringiue together on a com
mon ground enough senators to insure
ratification.
Meantime (he Democratic leader,
Senator Hitchcock, of Nebraska, coo
vasscd sentiment on both sides of the
controversy and arranged during the
coming week to see every Republican
senator who remains In Washington
over the holidays. As soon as -Congress
reassembtes he plans to hare a general
conference of these who fator ratifica
tion with or without reservations.
Modifications In the language et the
reservations as o greed on by the Benato
majority pre understood to have been
suggested by tho mild restrvsllonlsts,
although it was said the question of the
langungo to be adopted would bo left
open for the present.
Good Things
for
Christmas
Finest Quality Chocolates
and Bon Bons
Russian Style Chocolates
Glace Fruits and Fruits in Brandy
Raisins, Nuts Figs and Dates
Stuffed and Plain
Nut Meats Salted and Plain
Stocking and Table Novelties
Fancy Baskets of Fruit Packed to Order
Mince Meat Plum Pudding Fruit Cake
E. Bradford Clarke Co.
1520 Chestnut St.
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Christmas Gifts
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An exceptionally large assortment of gift articles is
here ready for your immediate selection.
Gifts of Gold
Watches
Rings
Brooches
Bar pins
Bracelets
La Vallicrcs
Scarf pins
Lockets
Link buttons
Tie clasps
Fountain pens
Gifts of Silver
Toilet sets
Manicure sets
Vanity cases
Mesh bags
Picture frames
Belts
Cigarette cases
Military brushes
Flasks
Eyeglass cases
Pocket knives
Our catalog, illustrating thousands of gift sugges
tions, will be of valuable assistance in making selections.
S. Kind & Sons, mo chestnut st.
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Raw Skins. We Pay Cash for Them!
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Reductions of Va to Vz
THIS business is not run by the calendar, but rather by great public needs
and the impressive merchandising influences that are felt by the country
from time to time. This is brief prelude to the statement that while the
usual time for Clearance Sales is January, we are holding this Annual
Event NOW.
Our Fur stocks are unusually heavy, and to reduce them to the regu
lar levels we have made VERY GREAT REDUCTIONS.
$200,000.00 Worth of Quality Furs
are offered. They represent the immense stocks of rich Fur Coats and Fur
pieces that have made the name of FORBES synonymous with FURS in
Philadelphia.
We'll Reserve Your Purchase on Payment of a Small Deposit
124 Fur Sets
All of Fine Quality
$49.50 $65.00 $85.00 $95.00
Reduced from 65.00 to 145.00
Sets of Fox, Wolf, Beaver, Skunk, Hud
son Seal, Nutria, Natural Squirrel, Jap
Mink, Jap Cross Fox, Australian Seal.
97 Choker Scarfs
Very Smart and Stylish
$12.50 $24.50. $39.50 $55.00
Reduced from $19J0 to $85.00
Natural Squirrel, Stone Marten, Hudson
Bay Sable, Fitch, Mole, Hudson Seal, Jap
Sable, Australian Opossum.
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Very smart full flaro 30-inch model. iftM
Reduced from $135.00
Marmot Coats t $7 If'00
Sports model ; r elf border effec'ts. J.J.f
Reduced from $155.00
Australian Seal Coats $79 '00
Very full model ; self border. J.&tJ
Reduced from $175.00
Natural Muskrat Coats $JJK00
Sports modal; fine dark skins. ttf
Reduced from $185.00
Hudson Seal Coats $1f Z.Q0
30-inch model; fine lustrous skins. JLxJfJ
Reduced from $225.00
Trimmed Australian Seal $J QK.00
Ks0ats
Natural Squirrel and Australian
Opossum collar and cuffs.
Reduced from $250.00
Natural Squirrel Coats $9d'00
Sports model; fine dark skins. W
Reduced from $325.00
Trimmed Hudson Seal Coats $pr? F.00
30-inch model; Beaver, Skunk, &i t 9
Natural Squirrel collar and cuffs.
Reduced from $375.00
Taupe Nutria Coats $07.00
36-inch model; finest duality skins. & I J
Reduced from $375j00
Trimmed Hudson Seal Coats $ OVZ.OO
36-inch model; Beaver, Skunk, tf I tJ
Natural Squirrel collar and cuffs.
Reduced from $495.00
Trimmed Hudson Seal Coats $AOZ.0Q
40-inch model; Beaver, Skunk :t'
collar and cutrs. ccaucca rrom anujju
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For These Sensible
GIFTS
Make the Heart Happy and
the Feet Glad
THE perplexing question of what to givo
solves itself this season when the trend is
greater than ever toward useful gifts. No
other remembrance will bring an all-year
'round benefit equal to these Dalslmer foot
comforts, which possess also an attractive
appearance and excellent quality. Select from
this list and do your Christmas shopping at
Tho Big Shoe Store without disappointment or
delay.
Dalsimer Foot Comforts for Every
Member of the Family Are Useful,
Appreciated and Inexpensive Gifts.
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