V w ,JOm COURNOS'S The Seem of Part of It Is in This City, but the Animating j Spirit Is Not American ..n lived in riiltnilclpliln for more limn tentv yen, Includin. tkth vo.ir. vlthout losing the imcho Weal lM of hlB nntivc country. Thl u domonstrutod leond cnvll In Ills first W1 'ThrMai."'Jmt miMWiod In Jmcrlca. The book wa written In Iin- nth' city h Ms mother In ISM i J inusnamiH on the street, becnitr Woffle boy In tl,e editorial denartmen. ? J nf the local newspapers, air' L"o bo n" Istnnt Sunday editor. IT ,'s!at d vi.Iouh thlnn from the Itu an for publication in this country .,?!.. 1013 or thereabouts he went t- FMlanil. He became a member of th' AnK-Kussian commiss on to Petro ,.fl and nil lrd thrie thiee weeks be Ir'e'th" l?o'shevik revolution. Whe- la returned to England he sened fn- .Jar in the IliltMi fore tan office. II' till Boon return to America to make r mZ which is biogranhical 1 the sen-.c that it tells the story of i Bu3 in .lew irom raumimu m - i tenth "ar who passed through experi ric similar to those whidi Couruos encountered. niicht hnye been written fa nussia. It is altogether different in structure and point of view from the novel" written bv men who have become thoroughlj Ameucani7.ed. It has little form but proceeds chronologically and rim,' when enough has been written to fill a volume of a little more than 300 ruses, tins is wnen wis m-ru, una- uu . cf..i ftvnpripncp In n fnctoiA . ... i... ... .-Mnrnci in n notisc in n ml de -oe m this city. The book is the i Itory of tl ( i fleet of life on John Gom- . .' .1... l nfr. Tf t intrnsnective nTwl ! mwimMie. The hero is troubled with I . t !. wm n vnlnff aiim - the prODiemn in muuuu .-mwwui. .... .,-.. ..ilti.. lnnli lin nnn find no (tandnnls. The world somehow is out of joint and no one seems o know how to put it i ight. There is no plot in the story. It is merely a section of . ... r.,Viflpt if is n trim cnonnh picture of the strugsles of the Russian L !l. 1.. tmarlnn Ttnt ifu initio lies not in the story, but In the com ments made by the hero, who tells pan (f tL'O it01 IO It II HUH 1U UUUIIUM utter lie. has grown to maturity, or the Tcmnrl.t. of seme of the adults who sur louml the bo. Here is au example of ire kind of thing with which the book is filled : Chemical! spoaKing a arop or Jew ish blood poes a Ions wn nthlcally speaking, howcor, our Husslan. or shall I say our Christian Imagination Is superior to the Jew Ish In the ratio that the quality of mercy Is a more Imaginative quality than tustice wh'ch Is a purely logical quality. It was a materialist who said "an eve for an eje' and "a tooth for a tooth." It was a poet who said, "Except yo be con verted and become ac little children. ye shall not enter the kingdom of Hea en " As a niece of stark realism the book is splendid. Hut the bhadow on the soul of the hero is too Heavy tor tneie j. lie on. Iirrlitnncu it, flin ufnfv TMimin Tilio read it for amusement will be disappointed, but it will lepav thpe lin ti IlIi t.. ili.niiion t.m.r fl.n nii.Llan jsjihelozj persists in u mini se a rued irom itussia oy ncany tirity jears. T11EJISK Tr John Cournos. New York: flenrru II TlrtMT, fn LE LIVRE CONTEMPORAIN Sent free on nmirailon. I A nan.tTlni, Huntrf I; to French Literature SCHOENHOF BOOK CO. Trench Bookshon 15 Beacon St. Boston, Mass YELLOWLEAF By Sacha Gregory-- This Powerful Novel has crown steadily in popular favor. It was recognized immediately bj a few critics as the finest Vtork of a well known author whose identity still remains undisclosed "Whoever Sacha Gretrorv may be, she has entered the field of the -English novelist on the crest of a wave of high promise. Galswoithy might have chosen a theme like this; but even he could not hold the reader more certainly absorbed ia the course of its events, or more intimately engrossed in the personal problems of its People. A notable work." Philadelphia Press. $1.50 Net AT ALL BOOKSTORES J. B. LIPPINCOTT CO. 2 itim H6n fIJIi . ,;,. Teady llilil inpress by W Wm. C. Bullitt The gnlljtt Mission to Russia .he sensational J1 William C. Bullitt ""dueipma before Sn? t,on. conditions "ICl IlT3C1n I n; tlftc.4 . ' ""C ? r-u peace terms, and ; v were at hrst tLClUPfl o.J 1 . -- tiu iurer sui "y suppressed b y the v"iuerenr- ai . . -... zaiau trie re mits of T.iriPrtlr. C-ff- and n. ... "i -"c"o -- vpiain w. W. Pettit, l . T 311 Kah1.a...-. r HI DB 1i! u" ?",rcs f viuin. &1.1X1! rniur . T r r-r"1! testimony of the in pro- how favorably summar- Peace W-HVEBSCH.Ncw 50c . V C .1 VtdiArr" EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER-PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1920 Hi York Band at 9; Great Organ at 11, 11:55 and 4:50 Chimed tit Noon , WANAMAKER'S DOWN STAIRS STORE WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Fair In Wanamaker's Down Stairs Store Women9 s ring Coats at Savings of a Third Beautiful A New Spring Hat Is a Wonderful Tonic Q At this season of the year a woman is generally tired of her clothes and particularly of the hats that havo been through winter weather. A new hatof glistening straw has a most re freshing influence on her spirits as well as on her wardrobe. Very now is the use of clipped quills, which .circle the up turned brim of a small brown hat. Another hat, of tricorne shape has pink roses, thjckly set, facing the brim. Many of the newer hats ate shining with bands or crowns of toile ciree. There is no monotony of color and all isifrcshness and charm. Prices on the better hats start at $9.50. (Mnrket) New Voile Blouses Fresh and White Some are tucked, some are frilly with lace and some have qutfe pretty little bandings of embroidered batiste or organdie. You'll see round necks, square necks with flat collars and V necks. Dozens of pretty new blouses are here at $2.25, $3.75 and $lj. Fine Sports Blouses of Heavy White Silks The finest tub silks, silk shirtings', crepe do chine and satins are used in these splendid waists. All are strictly tailored with convert ible or Peter Pan collars and-some have patch pockets. The details of workmanship and finish arc perfect. Prices start at $11.75. (The Little Orny Salon, Market) Spr ing Frocks Seem Divided Between Three Materials v ill i-9 Mil $37.50 R':x ji ',&k trsiw New white chiffon dresses at $27.50 and $82.50 h avc just arrived. $13.50 Wool Jersey, Taffeta and Georgette Crepe Georgette frocks never lose favor, for their soft grace seems appropriate for so many occa sions, and they are more durable than their fragile appearance would lead one to believe. Dark blue, taupe, black and brown gowns are in the greatest variety and they show all sorts of beading. The lighter shades pinks, French blue, white are being bought by women going South. The dress sketched is in navy and taupe, at $43.50. Other dresses of Georgette are priced from $37.50 to $95. - Thirty-Five Different Models in Taffeta assure pleasant variety for your choosing. Most of them are in navy blue, puffy and frilly, but there are many in French blue, taupe, tan, black and brown. You'll notice quite a few short sleeves among the better dresses and a very dainty use of sheer organdie collars and cuffs. The dress sketched is $37.50 others are marked from $22.50 to $62.50. Wool Jersey for Service and for comfort, we might add. Simple little frocks, made in a score of charming ways, are braided or embroidered in wool and can be' had in navy, tan, taupe, brown and French blue. $15, $16.50, $18 to $37.50. (Market) A Tableful of Inexpensive Jewelry 15c, 25c and 35c Every piece regularly would would be considerably more, and in the lot there are Bar Pins Lingerie Clasps Enameled Cuff Links Small Pins All of them fresh and bright, hot rubbed nor worn looking. (Chestnut) ilk $49.30 $37.50 - A collection of really fine coats of hand some materials, beautifully made. Their lines are conservative and in excellent taste ; the linings, which extend from collar to hem, are of pretty silks of good quality which harmonize with the colors of the coats. You will find many shades of blue from poilu, Pekin and Copenhagen to dark twi light and navy blues ; browns and tans are almost as varied, and there are coats of black, taupe and green. Sizes range from 14 to 46, and in a navy serge coat there are extra sizes up to 55. At $37.50 Tinseltones, goldtones, polo cloth and silver tone many coats in sports length, the others full length. At $45 New Spring Models in Adora Corsets Adora corsets, as a great many women know, are to be had only in the Down Stairs Store. The styles and materials are our own selection, made to our specifica tions, and, you may be sure, are the best to be had for the money. Among them are corsets for all types of figures, from the very slight to the very stout. Materials are particularly worth mention ing, especially the pretty figured ones. Prices are $1.50 to $7.50. New Bandeaux and Brassieres arc in plain or lace-trimmed styles, in pink and white, at 85c to $2.50. (Central) Coats of velour, tinseltone, serge and polo cloth prettily lined, i -long or some short and all At $49.50 Tricotines, Bolivias, tinseltones and velour coats a coat sketched is of Bolivia or tinseltone. The serge model in extra sizes is in this group. Very fine Bolivia coats, p! velour make up this group At $57.50 ain or silvertip finish, and coats of tinseltone and suede The materials are delightful and so are the linings. (Market) Durable Domestics 36-inch unbleached muslin, 25c a yard. 3 6 -inch bleached muslin, 29c a yard. 72-inch unbleached sheeting of a well-known stand ard brand is special at 88c a yard. (Central) A Word of Women's New Suits Wool jersey suits arp such practical, all-around suits that it is easy to understand why women like them so well. $25 to $37.50. Serge suits and wool poplins show a preference for shining silk braid in the matter of trimmings. In navy blue and black they are $37.50 to $45. (Mnrket) 200 Envelope Chemises, 85c or hem- Made of white nainsook, they are trimmed around the top and bottom with lace and have ribbon shoulder straps. 300 Pink Silk Camisoles, $1 Of flesh-pink Japanese satin, they are lace trimmed stitched and have ribbon shoulder straps. Pink Satin Bloomers, $3.85 These arc cut generously full and havo hemstitched ruffles at the knees. Women's Nightgoyns A4oft white nainsook slip-over gown is nicely scalloped and hand embroidered. $3. Fine white crepe makes a high-neck gown, rind the collar, the front and the three-quarter sleeves are feather-stitched in blue. $3.85. (Centrnl) Practical Aprons A fitted bib apron of percale or checked gingham is bound all around with white. 85c. A big bungaow apron of fig ured percale is neatly trimmed with nc-rac braid. $2. (Central) Lace-Trimmed Bureau Scarfs, 75c They are of good linene, with insets and edges of neat lace. 50 inches. (Central) 17x Little Girls of 2 to 6 Look Best in Simple Dresses like these, of chambray and checked ging ham, made into pretty little short-waist or belted styles. Many little individual touches will be noticed on them, unusual collars and cuffs, hand stitching or pretty buttons. Prices are $2 to $4.50. The dress sketched is of chambray, with a little puppy's head cut out of white mus lin and appliqued on the front. It is edged all around with ric-rac braid; even'the ruffles of the bloomers which peep from beneath the skirt are edged with it. It is $4.50. Regulation Dresses of cadet blue linene of a good quality have an emblem on the sleeve and a red tie. $5.50 (Central) Fresh Pleatings White and soft cream color pleatings are of lace, batiste, or gandie and Georgette crepe at 50c, to $2.50 a yard. Georgette crepe pleatings in white, tan, Copenhagen and red aro $1 and $1.50 a yard. (Central) I Kitchen Crash Absorbent part-linen crash, L7 inches wide, with a blue border, is 35c a yard. (Central) Beddings Satin-finish bedspreads, 80x90 inches, with hemmed ends, are $5; with cut corners and scalloped, embroidered edges, $6. Crochet spreads in double-bed size are $2.75. 81x90-inch Sheets $1.95 Each Seamless sheets, firmly woven, are in full, double-bed size. Pillow Cases of a similar quality, 45x36 inches, are 50c qach. Wool-mixed White Blankets 60x80 inches, $7 70x80 inches, $8.50 76x84 inches, $10 Comfortables Cotton-filled comfortables, cov ered with flowered materials, aro in double-bed size at $3, $3.50 and $4. (Central) A Fine Sale of Drapery Materials 2500 Yards of Gay Cretonnes, 60c a Yard Theie is a pleasant variety of patterns, the majority of them in the laige floral and verdure designs. Colorings in great variety, too. Women who need new cretonnes this Spring will appreciate these! 36 inches wide. 2000 Yards of Colored Flowered Madras 40c and 60c a Yard They make delightful door or window curtains, for any time of year. In soft' blue, brown, green and rose tones they are 36 inches wide. 500 Pair of Novelty Net Curtains $2.25 to $12.50 a Pair These are attractive curtains that are good for all-year-'round use, and are the long-sash kind. Prices on Men's All-Wool Ulsterettes Are Down to $27, $30 and $34.50 There are many days of good, serviceable wear ahead of such coats this Winter, and next year they will be ready for more. These are Oxford gray, gray, brown and green mixtures, some with indefinite overplaids; all are double breasted, have convertible collars and half belts or belts all around. Most of the coats' have silk shoulder and sleeve linings. All considered, a man could not make a much better investment than one of these good, Wanamaker overcoats. (Gallery, Market) Men's Black Shoes $7 Good-looking, rather conservative shoes of black leather on an English last have low, broad heels. And for Boys Black and dark tan leather shoes in blucher style, with comfortable broad toes, are $4.75 a pair; sizes 10 to 13. Scout Shoes for Boys are of heavy tan leather, lace style. Sizes 10 to 5K, at $3.50 to $4.75 a pair. (Gollery, Market) Fresh Foulard Silks for Spring Dresses Nobody ever seems to get tired of polka-dotted foulards, and really there is nothing more Springlike. Navy, brown, Copenhagen or black grounds, with dots or figures, are 36 inches wide, at $2.25 and $2.85 a yard. 33-inch natural color Japanese shantung, dust fr $2.35 a yard. 40-inch sports satin in navy or black, $3.75 a yard. (Central) 13 200 Pair Cross-Stripe Madras Curtains $1 and $2.50 a Pair 1500 Yards of Snowy Bordered Curtain Scrim, 20c a Yard, 36 Inches Wide 50 Pair of Reversible Chenille Curtains $12.50 a Pair In ros:e, blue, brown and green. 200 Big, Puffy Cretonne Pillows, $2 They are round and plump pillows covered with many kinds of cretonne. (Central) Every One of These Good Sound Rags Is Under th e Market Price Standard rugs, perfect rugs, desirable rugs at less than current prices are well worth seeing. They were contracted for before the first of last October, when a gen eral advance went into effect, but have only recently arrived. Here they are, fresh and fine, ready to spread on your floors. 9x1 2 feet ibJSJii American wire grass rugs, $12.50. Heavy grade wool-and-fiber rugs, $15. Seamless tapestry, $29.50, $32.50, $35 and $39.50. Axminster nigs, $47.50, $52.50, $60, $75. Seamless velvet rugs, $55 and $60. Wilton rugs, $100 and $110. 8.3x10.6 feet Seamless tapestry, $29.50. Axminster rugs, $42.50, $47.50 and $60. Wilton rugs, $95, $105. 7.6x9 feet Tapestry rugs, $27.50. Axminster rugs, $47.50. 6.9x12 feet Tapestry rugs, $29.50. Axminster rugs, $45 and $47.50. Velvet rugs, $57.50. Wilton rugs, $92.50. (Chestnut) 6x10.6 feet Axminster rugs, $39.50. 6x9 feet Wool-and-fiber rugs, $10. Axminster rugs, $27.50 and $37.50. New Colonial Rag Rugs 112 fresh, colorful, new rugs, measuring 8x10 feet, have just arrived. $10 and some manu facturers are asking more for similar grades. Plain Color Rag Rugs With Chintz Borders 4x7 feet, $7.50 6x9 feet, $13.75 8x10 feet, $22.50 9x12 feet, $25 Oval Plaited Rag Rugs 27x54 inches, $4.75 30x00 inches, $0,75 36x72 inches, $9.50. 4XY leet, $15 Many of One of the Really Big Events in the Household Is Baby's First Step Often the little shoe is treasured for a long time by mother, and 17" " V shown in after years to the rather A o.iwvi'isn amusi'iin-iib oi me son, who is then probably walking around in a pair of No. Elevens. All sorts of good little shoes are here in the Down Stairs Shoe Store for Children. They are in button style, and some have extra wide tops for chubby ankles them are marked at prices that are quite low, too. In Sizes 2 to 5 Black calfskin shoes with white kid tops, $1.75. Patent leather shoes with tops of champagne or brown kid or soft white leather are $2. Patent leather or black kid with dull leather tops, $2.50 a pair. Shoes of black kidskin, Russian calfskin, brown kidskin or white leather, resembling buck, are $2.75. In Sizes 5 to 8 Shoos of black kidskin with tops of the same or of white leather are $1.35 a pair. Black kidskin shoes or shoes of patent leather with tops of cloth or of white leather are $3 a pair. White canvas shoes with wedge heels aro in sizes 4 to 8 at $2. (Cliehtnut) Satin-Finish Tablecloths, $4 Each They aro of a heavy, imported cotton damabk in several pretty circular designs, 70x70 inches. Napkins of a similar quality, 22x22 inches, $5 a dozen. (Central) Imported Plaid Ginghams, 75c a Yard Which ,1s Last Year's Price They are attractive large plaids in pretty, well-blended colorings and of an unusually nice quality. 31 inches wide. Other New, Plaid Ginghams, 60c a Yard A great many styles of pretty plaids for women's and children's frocks, all 32 inches wide. (Central) i s .. yy ) i j M ft f s . -1 H i ' .! J 1 if I iJ 1 i i, m it ' iqt M. ti' .rt.S
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