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EVBimTO' PUBLIC Li3BitelL:tolj?HlX FRIDAY, ITEBIiUABt 20 1920
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RAILWAY
PLAN EFFICIENCY
Company Would Effect Econ
omy and Avoid Confusion
When U. S. Returns Road
TO HAVE 3 DEPARTMENTS
A plan to rftVct urcalrr clnrlcnoy nnd
Itvold the confusion rxprclril t ilrelop
March 1 Uieu railroad mi' ro1rn.cil
from Rovcruracnt control iiml rclurncil
to private ouncrMiip lias been complet
ed by officials of tlio Plill.ldclplila'nnn
Reading Itiiilua.
Agnevr 1 uice. president, lias np
provpd a plau which will subdivide the
TarlouM departments in n logical and
ecientific buiine-is method of operation.
The elimination of uples depart
ments nnd channels of operations which
have duplicating functions or which
overlap will be ninoup the first chance.
The economy to be effected will beue
fit the company materials , it is said,
not only in matter of miUiik salary cc
Tienditure. Imt in rnuMnc more direct
nction and less loss by elimitmtluK pos
Mblc friction of conflicting departments
Three Main Departments
The railroad, it is understood, will
'be divided into three great tlepait
Cicnts: Passenger traffic, fi eight tiaflic
and a department of general coal traf
fic. Under there respective beads there
shape tlienisehes three oilier dii-ious
that will bo controlled and directed
ns follows: The New Yorlv division of
passenger and freight, the Atlantic Cit
nnd other seashore resort lines and the
coal urea routes.
Among the nprSointmcrits beebm'rbg
effective ns of March 1 follow :
Assistant to the president. John 1"
Audi, vice president . Charles II
lowing, iu charge of operation and
maintenance, vice president : 1,. 1!
Crosle.i, in charge of traffic . general
solicitor AVillium L. Kinler: comp
troller, A B Bierck, and ttmchusins
Agent, J D. Laodis.
Passenger Traffic llc.nl
Just whicli of the appointees will as
nume control of the new division is not
known, other than it is expected that
Vice President Croslej will be named
to supervise the office of general
passenger traffic manager
The general plans eem to cone-ipond
closely to that of the reorganization
adopted by the Pennsylvania IJnilroail
Co. The two grand divisions largely
-within the state, the New York travel
and coal section traffic will fall under
two offices, each with a general super
intendent, one located in Philadelphia
and one in Heading.
While it is understood that tin
freight and traffic will be separate and
distinct offices, it is not l.keh that on
the New York division au ti ict line of
demarcation will be drav n but that
tlid lino will bo treated us a whole nnd
that fust freight, consisting of perish
ables, foods, etc., und small express
runs will conic more directly under the
head of the passenger service. The
reason fur this, it is suggested, is war
ranted by the fact that the schedules
arc almost similar', and it may be pos
sible with some of Iho lighter trains to
combine them with passenger service,
The heavier form of freight traffic,
however, will come altogether under the
freight truffle head.
The names of the newly designated
officers and a. detiuite outline of their
respective duties will be issued in a few
days,
WHY GO TO FLORIDA?
Over at Audubon, N. J., Sparrows
Chirp and Farmers Plant Lettuce
"lis winter in Philadelphia, but
spring in Audubon, N.M., just halt a
do7cn miles avvnj.
And so those who arc thinking of
speeding to Palm Bench, St. Augustine
and other balmy climes mu save lime
and money by tukiug a fcrrjboat nud
trolley to Audubon.
The suggestion id based on a report
from there toduy whicli stntes that
spring has arrived . Here ure the in
dications ns depicted by n chronicler:
Two thunderstorms, spnnows chirping
all day esterdny and farmers sowing
lettuce seed. .
Witli the thermometer showing 17 de
grees in Philadelphia und milk freezing
iu bottles, one must wonder nt the dif
ference in climate across the Delaware.
The hot discussions over the proposed l
bridge and tube may have thawed the
state line and warmed the Delaware's'
gulf stream or perhaps it is due to the i
name itelf, as the famous Audubon
was an expert ornithologist and the I
birds no doubt sing in tribute to their I
champion
ALLIANCE OFFICER NEEDS
200 JOBS FOR POLITICIANS
Secretary Voorhees, of Independent Republican Body,
Deluged With Pleas for Rewards for Helping Beat
Varcs in Mayoralty Fight
" anted Two hundred jobs for nc
tive itppublicau Alllunco workers."
John Vonrhces, executive secretary of
the Republican Alliance, said today that
ho would need that ninny city places to
come unj where near meeting the do
mauds of Alliance ward leaders for
"jobs" for their followers.
Secretary A'oorhees, to all intents ncd
purposes, is running an employment
agencj at Alliance headquarters, 14H0
South Penn Square. There he receives
ward leaders and their followers duily.
Jhese expect A'oorhees to "tip tlicni
off to the possibilities for landing
places.
When Voorhees looks up from Ills'
desk nnd sees a ward leader waiting
patiently he picks up a batch of civil
service lists and promptly begius naming
the chances. Voorhees doesn't ask what
the leader wants. Ho knows from dally
experience ever since the Moore ad
ministration went Into office.
"IJ,owC.u"lnj' J'obs do you need right
now?" Aoorhces was asked.
"About four to a ward would help
n little," replied the secretary.
"Yes," chipped in Blalicly D. Me
Caiighn, Alliance lender of the Twenty
fourth ward, "at lenst four."
Andrew Prosch, leader of the iWty
second, aroused the envy of his asso
ciates, when lie announced that he had
won a place for one of his friends.
"Where do I como In, John?" asked
Hobert drier, of tho Eighteenth, who
only beat James A. Carey, of tho Fifth,
und Kilns Abrams, of the Sixteenth, by
a breath.
"Get jour men on the civil service
lists," tersely advised Voorhees.
Patrolman Discovers Fire
Fire was discovered In the wood
working establishment of George Weiss,
1220-22 Xortlt Mnschcr street, nt 4
o'clock this morning by Patrolman Ma-
hony, of the Front nnd Master streets
station. The lire was extinguished after
a loss of ?000.
BTOKR OM5NS MAII.f 0 A. M. AND CI.Q8B8 5lW V. M.:
MAII. A I'ilONll QHDKK3 VII,!
)o You Know
that you can choose
here from Men's
BROGUES, high and
low, tan and black
formerly $14 to $18
at
$ 1 2- 75
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The Stores of Ffrmom Shoea.l
1230 Market 19 S.
1308 Chestnut
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"Shop with Comfort out of the Congested District"
Special Offering
Room-Sized Oriental Rugs
From 6 ft. x 9 ft. to 28 ft. x 17 ft. 6 in.
Various grades at pre-war prices, which we offer
just so that you may become acquainted with our
new location. The prices are so much less than the
present market values that if you desire to secure
one or more of these fine rugs yoq must act quickly,
as they will not be here long. We make this sacrifice
of profits solely for the purpose of securing you "its
a customer for our store the most up-to-date, ex
pertly stocked, und best equipped of any in this
country devoted exclusively to the sale of high-class
floor coverings.
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Among these rugs arc a number very suitable for offices,
board rooms, etc., which could not be duplicated at twice
the sale prices.
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FRITZ & LA RUE, Inc., Porters
Oriental Rugs
Domestic Hugs, Carpets, Hardwood Floors
1615 CHESTNUT STREET
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On Washington's Birthday
Lei Us Remember Washington's Faith
Thsre were more brilliant men than Washington in
Washington's day. There were men better trained in
war and statesmanship.
Neither his natural ability nor his training made htm
great: it was the greatness ofliis faith.
All through his letters runs one high
note a supreme conviction that he,
and his country, are instruments in tho
service and thekcepingof Almighty God.
The world in Buffering for many
things these days; but for nothing st
much as it's need of Faith.
It needs Washington's strong 3ense
of stewardship his conception of life
and all its possessions as a great trust to be adminis
tered in the service of men, under the guidance of
Almighty God To deepen the conviction and service
of men and women, the Evangelical Churches have set
aside February, as Christian Stewardship Month.
Stewardship Calendar
Ftbnusrv
Christian Stewardship Educational
Period; February VI Stewardship Ac
knowledgment Sunday,
February . Life TiSork Enlistment
Eundayi
iatrh
Pre-9ater FVnod fe-r deepening"
of the Spiritual Life, Evangelism and
the Enlistment of Life Kecruitg
April
April 4. Easter Sunday, National Jow
tbeChureb Sunday
I
Sunday, February 29, will be National Life Work
Enlistment Sunday. On that day tho call will be
sounded for greater spiritual life and the enlistment of
tens of thousands of young people for special Christian
service.
Next Sunday, February 22nd, has
been set aside asStewardship Acknowl
edgment Sunday. The goal of the
Churches is ten million Christian
Stewards regularly enrolled in the holy
habit of giving of the first fruits of
their income.
Ten million men and women admin
istering their lives and incomes as a
God-given tru,st such a group can
transform America !
Will you be one of that ten million?
Will you, on next Sunday Washington's Birthday
prove yourstcwardshipbydedicatingafirstproportionof
your income to the Kingdom of God through your Church?
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For full information and helps for Pastors, Sunday School Super,
intendents and Women's and Young People's 'Societies write the
Stewardship Department
elNTERCHURCH World Movement
of North Jlmmcfo
Tlie Evangelical Denominations Cooperating in tho Service of Jesus Christ
4S WEST 18th STREET, NEW YORK CITY
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OUR MILLION DOLLAR FEBRUARY SALE
Is Looked Upon With Wonder as' it Brings Out Happy Bargain Surpriecs and roints to Ways of Keeping ExpCn8C4
Down The Items Below are Good Examples I
ALL THESE GOODS ON SALE TOMORROW
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Boys' .$G.50
Wool Sweaters
Kntlro rcservo Block from one of tlio
foremost mills III iho iZanU
Pull-ocr Htylo, In SlmUcr-knll ; with
purling and turnback cuffs. Popular
Hautna brown eliado. Sizes 30, 3a, 34.
Sporting CJooila, Second floor
HATS TRIMMED FREE OF CHARGE
llt . JSsftes
ONE YELLOW TRADING STAMP WITH EVERY 10c
rUKttlASL AlO. UVI
Market Eighth Filbert
Seventh
A TltlUMPltANT VAMJBi
$3.50 Black Ug
Satin MessalinV
A Limited Quantity
One-IIundred.and-Onp.ri.nl.!
Actual Saving
Miluo.- 3G Indlioa wiaoT NoLnnal
phone order. flU.d. PlraT""
With the Addition of New Lots to This Sale
Tomorrow Marks the Ultimate
"Break" in Clothing Prices
$17.75
This
Year
$25 to $30 Suits &
Overcoats, Now
$35 to $40 Suits &
Overcoats, Now
$25
Every, smart model of tho season is represented in this final clearance.
SUITS One, two and three-button single and i OVERCOATS The exceedingly popular ulsters
double-breasted styles; from spirited youthful and ulsterettes are well represented. Other
models to tho most conservative Suits. Some youthful styles and conservative coats as well;
have natch pockets. I latter with velvet collars.
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A Third Less ! Boys' $15 Norfolk Suits f 1 O
They arc new, medium-weight weaves from I Made to Sell for ?15 The maker was in need
a reputable maker are exactly suited for wear , of Quick Cash, and turned the entire lot over
now and through spring. I to us at 66 l-37o of value.
Cheviots, cassimeres and mixtures, including blues and browns. Sizes 6 to 18 years.
Boys' Clothing at Savings of One-fourth and More $8.50 to $15
Suits and Overcoats in popular weaves. Also co rduroy suits and blanket cloth mackinaws.
V l Lit llrolher SECOND FLOOR. SEVENTH STREET
New Apparel Claims Attention Now
Special Prices and Tempting Varieties Unite to Make Tomorrow a Day of Greatest
Importance
Wc are pointing out several wonderful lots as a recom
mendation to women and misses who loner to dress accord
ing to the last word of fashion without tho high cost
general nowadays.
j For Missesl Jty g. (5 $37.50
I Featuring jackets with inverted plaited back, 1
i stitched belt, and four pockets. The smartly tailored
skirts also have belts and pockets. Of full-wool in f
Inavy, Copenhagen and brown. One pictured
4 111,. , 111 , ... M .it n ,1 1. II ll l !
Misses' Sports'Coats, 29.75
Some styles have fur patch pockets, snappy belt, and
mannish collar that may be buttoned close to neck.
In polo cloth, velour, silvertono and tweeds?
Misses' French Serge Suits, $59.75
Ripple style with Tuxedo collar, narrow belt and figuied
silk lining.
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jForWomcnj Serge Suits, $75 j '
! Belted style with Tuxedo collar, braid trimming and!
! silk lining. Skirts arc also braid-trimmed. I
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Women's Spring
Wraps, $69.75
Wonderfully graceful In line,
featuring yoke back, coat front
with pockets and belt, large
collar with throw tie Devel
oped from duvrtone in spring
colors. Plaid silk lining.
I.lt Ilrotlicrg Second Floor
Women's Taffeta
Dresses, $52.50
Newest of tho new hae elbow
sleeves, plain bodice fastening
in back with bow, harem
tkirt with deep plaits and
puffed at sides. Kovoliv niti
i braiding Is the ciTCectlvo trlni
i ming One pictured.
Ajso
Young Women's
$7to$8 $.95
Lace Shoes
Short lines from regular stock.
Black and tan' Russia and kldskln.
Sizes 2'2 to 0 In lot.
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J Women's $12 to $15
I High Shoes, $7.85 I
Reduced for Prompt Clearance
Comprising remaining lots of some
of our most exclusive lines from tho
Best bootmakers.
Choose from patent coltskln, gun
metal, gray, mouse and brawn kid
skin; also gunmetal, with gray
buckskin top and patent colt with
gray kid top.
MEN'S SHOES
$iq to $14
Grades
$9 Grades
$6.85 ' $6.95
From regular stock. Made from bebt
leathers. Tan or black calfskin,
glazed kid and patent colL
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Misses' & Children's $4 j
to $5 Shoes, $3.98 ' j
Patent coltskln, gunmetal and tan
oordo ; also paietit coltskln with whits
buck tops. Button or lace. Sizes 1
to 2 in lot. First Floor, North
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Chic Ready-io$
Wear Hats !
You Mill agree that thebu prett htyles
look twice the figure quoted.
Two-material combinations and two-color tones.
The majority ure in medium and fainall shapcb,
many of which are odd and unusual.
Favorite ideas are tlio hatin-and-straw or
crcpc-and-ylraw combinations and the batavia
cloth hats. Two sketched.
Mt Urother FIRST FLOOIl. NORTH
ft T?$k
3.98 W-
Georgette Waists
Winners Event One!
$7.98
Compare their quality und
beauty with any to be
found elsewhere similarly
marked and your enthusiasm will grow as
the teat progresses.
Embroidering in self or contrasting colors en
hances tho loveliness of certain models from
these groups and lace trimming is also an at
tractive note.
Plaits, frills, hemstitching and collarless necks
are charming notes. Flesh -and white. Three
Sketched. j.u llrolhcrs SECOND FLOOR
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Girls' 5 White Jean 1$
Regulation Dresses
A Special Purchase TatrneA SiiriirUimrlv T.nw
for a Buby Satmdiiy Selling! Sale 9:00 A. M.
Plaited effects -with blue braided collars and cuffs, sleeve chevron, porket
belt and later. Sizes 0 to 1 1 One pictured.
Four Hundred Little Tols' $1.25 Dresses, 87c
A 1 1.1 III 4 HI '
chambray and striped galatea.
oca anu pearl buttons, 'i to
1&ALU 10 A. M.
High-waibted models of plain linen, chain
While linen collar and cuffs. Po&ets, bcl
C years. No mail or phono orders lilled.
bpnng Coals, $19.98 , Bir Girl' Tk n-... m o
Of goldlone doth with plaited back, Of chambray and clnehAm .'
four pockets and cioss belts.
Wanted colorings. Sues 10 to 1C.
Pictured.
Sizes
bincd. Somo peplum effects
i'i ana lo
J.ll llrollieri SECOND FLOOR
Chic New Skirts
JPRICES RANGE FROM
$1A.98 9
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Box or accordion plaited, plain
tailored and Sport styles.
Of serge, taffeta, poplin, sat-
ill, luuuxai, uiiiDi-iiuiu", w -
onetto and check or wool
plaids.
Never showii in greater va
riety and never more popular
plain or elaborate as the oc
casion requires-vsee them at
their perfect best.
Ut Ilrothera Second Floor
Men's $12.50 Tub j A ao
OlIK OOIFIS
Both the substantial economies and the icry uu-
pcrior qualities of these items should prove a ilrtw
ing card to bhrewd men.
High-grade with broad sclf-tatiu stripes inter
mingled with colored stripes. Soft cuffs.
$a Madras Shirts, ?2.G9
Good quality madras with j
colored stripes. Double culls. 1
$1 Silk FouT'in-IIands, G5e
Brocades, figures, stripes, etc.
Largo scans.
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$2.50 Wool
Undenvear
Wins ted Hosiery Co.'s Make
Heavy natural color shirts
and drawers.
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Boya' $1.50 Blousea, $1.15
Pretty colored slrine nercaln. Attacliwl mllnr.
soft cuffs, deep yokcanelcss waistbaiul.
U( lirotliem FIHbT FLOOIt, 7TII faT.
Share in the February Furniture Sale
And Get More Than tho Woril, nf Yn.rr Money
mvJLV,?neS'ir?!!..0.?? ,fro'?tocks bought in tlie market of months ago, con.c-
'f --"" " "" '--V ,' :y, 'j-wwsiuiau nresent.rlny ,vorth.
nhW) Librae $22.50
oak. Plank top; keystone
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Golden
base.
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This $38 Chiffonier. $26.75
Golden or gray oak. With glass,
Straight front; two patterns.
This $125 Davenport Bed, $99.75
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j'uiuiru uur uiunoirany I.Il.sli. unhnUlo.-,.l :.. i
Spanish leathetette. Opens into a three-quarter
bed, complete with pad. j"uir
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;i VUH Our Ills New lleilnurunt Ueat of KerjHilin at Loueqt.l'rlcei Herenlli
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$35
Bedroom
Pieces,
each
$29.98
IiTrvory. Dresser, chiffonier.'bed or
triplicate toilet table.
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