wmmMaummwwwm "pWWBfpWMglWIIWM 4 t1t f kin EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER-PHIL'ADELPHIA; THTJBSDAY, ANtTAKY 1? 1920 t, ( lM fe w w K... II" I I :; ji m ZONING BOARD tw URGED BY BUREAU FIRST TAKING OF CENSUS STARTED 2000 YEARS B. C. 'jWunlctpal Research Body Sug . gasts Appointment of Succes sors to Present Commission IWPUBLIC OPINION NOT READY Tho Appointment of n new zoning commiK'don to Mircroil thr oommhs-lon which ko out oT cxiMrnrc .Tannin ." with trip dlonripd ohnrtcr vis urcnl today by flip Rurcati of Municipal Up March. Pub'io opinion is not yet rend; to ac cept and support the onitis regulation1) provided In the ordinance which did not Conje up for passage bftorc the present i;wo-chambor Councils the bureau be Hevcs. What is needed, the bureau staled in a bulletin, is to educate the public to (he adantages of tarofulh prepared regulations. A nt commiinn should be named as soon as possible b the next administration, it was dielared. -o advantngo rould be taken of imprest that ha been arouspd in tde miuj" t. 'Tho research bureau oommenilpi the members of the old commission for the results attained with thp meager np prdprlrftion provided bj Councils Of the proposed new commission the bureau declared ! "This commission tliould be provided ith funds to pub'ish the proposed on ing regulations ind maps ami should institute an educational campaign to inform the public wlij the regulation of the location, i7e Hud upc of build injMs vill promote the public hpaltli. safety, order and gem.al welfare INib Jic Hearings should be held to uu-ner questions concerning Hie proposed rer ulations. As a result of tliec hearings apparent discrepancies could be e mi inated from thp regulations as thci now exist-so that a new ordinance loulil be passed without length hearings In the new Council." Original Count of Noses Was Taken by Moses at Command of God liefore Exodus of People Present Census Will Be Fin ished by December, 1920, Wlien Returns Are Given to Congress REASON TO BE SHOWN College Girl's Life to Be Explained by Song and Play -"Wav girls go to college what thei do "when they get thire and what Iiapneps to them after the leave will be told in Hong and action at the I'luloniusiau Club on Saturday atrernoon A Vasser stunt part with tw-cutj five Undergraduates taking part will be 'git en frr the benefit of the Philadelphia schol arship fund and following the enter tainment tpa will be served. Members iu the cast of the show will Include Mar Hull. Margaret Fit" rl7 abeth New comet, niirnbeth Walters, Ivouise Holcombe, Helen Ilazlett. Doro- ! Grat. Marie Quinu. Doris AVilder- 1- Nfinth. Virginia Hoodleff Doris Oilbert, Elizabeth Moore. Dorotht Jordan,' Helen Richardson. Margaret Wiener. Josephine Murph . (leitrude Quick! Hmilv Hartshorne. Caroline ter, Ruth Herrick and Kleanor Richardson. Counting noses is an old. old gime And the fourteenth dicenulal census which begins tomorrow is the most am hltloiis In the history of the world. I'lghh .setcn thousand enumerators, 5000 clerks and a hont of aceesson helners will hne the population total remlv for submittal to Congress In De cember, 1'120, And the whole count will cost S20.r.00.000 The first rneord of census-taking is found In the Old Testament of the Bible The lighting strength of the children of Israel mst before tho exodus, which is estimated at about 2000 Tl. C . was as certained bv Mosps. commanded of Ooil, 1) a count of all the nviles tttentt tears old and upward The T.ctitci. ccmpt from mllitan spivice. wpip counted thirtv tears and upward. Then is no record of the cost of this census I'.iit it Is likel that it was done out of nccesfit and without pat , Solomon Took Census Id man Solomon who wrote the P otcrbx. subspqiienth had the census taken It has been suggestpd that Iip wanted lo t.ilh un his numerous whes and lad ftiends and their birthdays The census was "unuilMngh taken bt loab ' at the behest of King Dald, to determine the number of fighting meu of Daid's realm The first original official census is laid at the door of Senilis Tulllus, Mtth legendan king of ancient Ttome. and lie decreed that ccr fifth tear the ponulation would be eniiuieialed alone ut'i the propert of each fainih land livestock, slaves ami fieedmeu Hi "tn tid lo divide the nnpulatioti iuto six mam classes for some teason or other posviblv for taatiou. upon a con -ideration of combined wealth and com bincd numbers Soon thi census took on a rrligiou significance, and a punfactnrv saenficp ahtn.ts preimlcd the ofhcidl count, mid the people met the increase in tacs more willing! ifter the mvstic rite First I. ,S. Count in i;ao fliev had censuses in Rabtlon and mJ earlv China and Japan and in Kurope And records of some of these totals are kept in the ancient Poiucdat Hook of I he Middle Ages and in the veiiprible H'-eviarv of Charlemagne Put these tallies were all made for the purpose of taking a crack at Mr. Common People for thp purpose of taxation aud militar sprvicp It renmurd for the'I'mted Statu to take the enumeration for the direct and on! purpose of ascertaining the number of people within borders of the land. This was done in 1700 And a Wcm was perfected which surpassed uiv thing that had ever gone hi fore it in fbcicncj and extensiveuess. The Wem Table Shoivs How Uncle Sam's Family Has Grown v How Uncle Sam's Family has growu, according to the, thirteen previous dicennhl censuses: Per cent increase Vear Population for decade 1700 . ,1,!)20.'J14 isoo . . ri.:MW,-4fs'i 'i".i isio .. . 7.230.SS1 :m.4 ipso .. n.tt:n,S22 :w.i 1S30 12,Sti('.,020 'M.r, lS-40 17.0fin,4.-.1 32.7 I M0 2:i.UM.S7 .T..I) 1S0O . . . 3t,l.VU21 .11.0 ls-o 3S.r.r..s,n7i 22.fi isso no.i.Vi.-Vt no.i lOO . ... 02.022.2.10 24,0 IflOO . 70..103.3S7 20.7 11)10 n,l.402,mi 22.4 lias since developed And today, after 1.10 ears. It is still believed to be the pt in the world. BOURSE SEES BIG YEAR Financiers Expect Prosperity Under Administration of Moore Philadelphia, under the ndmlnlstrn tion at Mayor -elect Moore, can expect a prosperous new- jear, is the verdict of the Phlladephla Honrsc In n New Year statement issued todav. lllgliwaj Improvements, the proposed bridge to Jersey, continued improve menr. of the port of Philadelphia, re- Uuru of railroads lo private ownership and new national merchant marine poi icy, are cited as indications of a prom islug future. ,lVe can look forward with great hope for a change in the administration of our national affnlrs whereby there shall be n closer and more harmonious co-operatiou between the legislative and executive departments and under condl tlous of peace remove all nrccssitv, un parent 01 otherwise, for the assumption by one branch of the government of the legislative functions of the other," the statement said. I Man 8hot by New Year's Celebrant John C'ollrt. thirty-six .ve.iri nhl Pembertoti street above Sixth, was sho in the left arm bv an unidentilii' incrr ranker earl this morning. II was taken to the Peuns.vlvanla I In pltal. The injury is not serious. PRISON REPORT TO SPR0UL Investigators Uphold Warden Mc Kenty, It Is Said 1 he report of the State Ho-ird of Ch iritirs on its Investigation into con ditions at the Eastern Penitentlarv is 111 the hands of tJovcrnor Sproul todav It wa taken to the Oovernor's office here vesteidnv h Bromlev Wharton, a member of the Hoard of Charities Thp Invpstigitois. it was said todav. uphold Warden McICcntv's admiuistra tlon, but recommend important changes William A Dunlnp. of the Hoard of Prison Inspectors, headed the movement for an investigation During the in quiry 175 witiicfscs were examined. Thp report covers twenty-three tpe written pages VIM LEATHER is the invention of the most successful leather manufac turer of all time. E. F. HOUGHTON & CO. 240 W. Somerset Street .Philadelphia IT'S A PITY s3$)OTH Oriental Pearls and Tecla Pearls are so ineffably beautiful that it seems a pity to drag in the sordid consideration or price. And yet it is only fair to state that Ori ental Pearls are prohibitive, whereas Tccla Pearls are not. TECLA 398 Fifth Avenue, New York 10 Rue de U Taix, TatU CHARLES J. MAXWELL &. CO. Sole Philadelphia Agents Walnut St. at 16th St. ( ojeftj 62 OsTD &L6 1J' . w o a 'Ufimon a v Gtric tS'faaet' ao r J r fn'. S KSsr &ss t w Jtift&fr J, ll It ''dSa If SB. Wr nm On this first day of the New Vear we wish to thank you for 1919 and to say a little something about our plans for 1920. We thank you for 1919 because it was by far the greatest year in our history, both in volume of sales and in number of people served and re member we have been right here in Philadelphia since 1837. For YOUR share of the patronage .which made such a business possible we are deeply appreciative. As to 1920 ! Darlington's always has been and will con tinue to be run for the hundreds of thousands of city and suburban people who want "good goods," not necessarily expensive goods, but really worth while merchandise. We are not a high-price, exclusive establish ment. Our aim is to have in the many lines we carry, the staples as well as the distinctive, un usual things for which the store has long been noted; to sell such merchandise at fair prices; to give prompt, courteous, intelligent service. We wish to have an active store constantly building good will by the regular values it gives, not one which must attract trade only through the daily advertising of bargains (so called). This does not mean that we cannot from time to time offer special values and have sales. "A sale when it is a sale" is entirely legitimate. Every store obtains now and then reduced-price lots from its wholesale sources of supply and is glad to pass such savings along to its customers, both as an in ducement for more business and in appreciation of patronage given. Then, too, every merchant who wants to keep his stocks new, fresh and "turn ing" must be steadily clearing away all discon tinued and broken lines and there 'is no better way for this than to offer such lots to his clientele at lowered prices. For 1920 our policy shall be to cany larger and more complete stocks than ever before; to be foremost in the presentation of authentic fashions; to mark all merchandise at the lowest prices con sistent with sound store-keeping and present-day costs of doing business ; to merit a continuance of the patronage which has come to us in 1919 and the years before, and to win new trade by having at all times the most desirable of merchandise backed up by thoroughly efficient store service in all its phases. New Things for the New Year Special displays of White Goods, including Lingerie, White Cotton Dress Fabrics, Linens and Towels. 4 New Silks, such as Fan-ta-si and others which will be in high favor for the coming season. New Hats a charming collection assembled particularly for those who will soon be leaving for Palm Beach and other southern climes, but of interest as well to every woman as authentic fashion forecasts of spring millinery styles. New Apparel for women, misses and girls advance models fresh from the foremost designers. o OPEN A PERSONAL CHARGE ACCOUNT AT HIRSCH'S RIHEISmOTElSIHSM Opening Tomorrow jgp jffy & B jHk Opening Tomorrow 923-25-27 MARKET STREET A A-PJUi. .&'' VfJL KJl, T,XV - .7 r St 3gjg3jgf2j2jggrajaMS2fgieMiMiaJSJ3J FOUR. YEARS c blarted with a humble little ftore at 923 Market Street. Though the store was small,' its ideals were high. Honest dealing and Service to our Customers were inbedded in 'n the minds of those who nade up our little organiza ' ion. With these ideals ever be 'ore us, our organization has iron n from a mere handful of coworkers lo a great, big, happy family of nearly two hundred, and our business has long since outgrown the old home in which it was born. Sifts! s ''Rswcr 'it; ?l?ipi TODAY WE ANNOUNCE the opening of this spacious store (fully four times as large as the old one), where our fiiends and their friends may shop with greater com fort and convenience. Our entire Third Floor, de voted to Outer Apparel, has the advantage of natural day light. And a large well-ventilated Bargain Basement will be used for the sale of good quality , fashionable wearing apparel at lower prices. Be our guest for a day. To morrow we shall be "at home." L'lea&e consider this a per gonal invitation to you. Hirsch's New Larger Women's, Misses & Children 9 A (bJi C And with the opening oi the doors of this new "Home O wi -,t'iw " WV.WHUUIJ d 1IS.W CXd UL M. I mill (UIICOO III Advertising" is bom a new era in "Service to Our Customers' a new era of "Merchandising" and "Value-Giving" to our customers. A new era in our dealings with coworkers. A better, bigger, finer plan all arranged so that you our customer will gladly call this "Your Own Store." A Store that will display Fashions newest modes m Clothing for Mother, Sister, Daughter and Babv. We want you to come and visit this big new store ol which we are so proud! lo see all the new Spring Fashions, the large, new display windows and the comforts of shopping that have been arranged for our patrons. And tomorrow will be a good time io open a Personal Charge Account. It is an easy matter at Hirsch's. So That Your Visit Will Be esting We Have Arranged These Great 6( OPENING DA Y SPECIAL JVc have listed only a few of these values; be assured the prices are considerably lower than regular, Fur -Trimmed Coats 65 handsome- Winter Coat specially purchased for this occasion A dozen stunning: atjles in wool velour and silvcrtone Third Floor 28-00 Exclusive D resses lam of these stunning Frocks are just half price Sea uti fully beaded Georgettes, sillc tricolettes, wool icothies and fur trimmed elets Third Flooi New Georgette Waists 75 ur entire stock of pretty $5 00 Georgette Waists reduced Tg u treat Opening Special Scoies of loely styles xJL "S n plentv Street Floor Coney Fur Coats X orth fully a third more Stunning, fullrUring sports lodels with huge collars and deep borders All with me linings Third Floor 57.50 Girls' Serge Dresses . . . A wonderful purchase of nay serge dresses, for 6 to 14 year girls will make a fine 'Opening Special Second Floor Serge Skirts 5.00 Women fine wool erge and wool pUU Skirt. In the newest ityles and colors Street Floor Union Suits Mtornen'e fine medium weight Union Suite, madi to .ell at a much hishe price Street Floor r J. Silk Chemise 2-29 Beautiful tatin or crepe dr. chine Envelope Chem lie in dainty pjik Second Floor Women's Corsets A very fine low butt. j - lons-eklrted Cortet A ZLM remarkable ' Opening" I value Second Floor Fur-Trimmed Coats Nearly half saving on each of these warm elot.r pom pon Coats Many with huge fur trimmings and all lined Bargain Casement 11- V elvet& Serge Dresses A good $5 00 saving on every one of these loe' serge, ina velvet, e!our, tricotine Opening Special ' natm Ureases A great Bargain Basement 10-00 Spring-time Millinery . 300 charming satin and straw Hats make a wonderful Opening" value These delightful Hats would be priced $7 JO regularly Second Floor Skunk Fur Sets . . . . 20 of these beautiful Fur Seta aa an "Opening Special ' Handsome perfect sklna In large animal stjle Third Floor 59-75 Girls' Winter Coat's . These Coats woufd regularly sell for $8 50 oncl $10 00 Warn elours eleteens and mixtures Some fur trimmed Second Floor : 6'90 Infants' Coats Good worm vshlt roy Coats for bal cut sizes Second ;e cordu S C by Full. .JJ nl Floor Chamoisette Gloves i;oo Women's fine Chamois ette Gloves at this spe cial 'Opening" price All shades Street Flooi Infants' Dresses Babies lovely embrold- r - ered MW Dresses In 1 (III the daintiest styles J. Second Floor Silk Hosiery Very fire pute Silk Hose r U rail favort0 colors, 1 Ail with p!,iy of black I J J Street Floor "" Women's Fashionable Brown Kid 9-inch Boots At great "Opening Special" and to inaugurate the opening of our new Women's and Children's Shoe Dpm. mem. 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