iWJa1 " -yii- y'J) f .j . rZT ,J SvpV ,wm ) " . 'PWj' V 1! NUGENT SUES FOR WAR-PROFIT SHARE poclaros Tumulty Aidod His pjrm In Getting Camp-Build- Ing Contract WANTS FISSELL'TO.PAY UP KeirarU, N. J., March 1U. James Jl. Nugent, Democratic political leader, his brought suit ngoinst W. II. Fclsnl, (radlogas W. H. Fisscll & Co., for an tccountlng of profits as the result of war contracts alleged to. Lave been ob tained through tho influence of Nugent nd Joseph A. Wright, Nugcnt's po litical lieutenant. The suit is brought in the name of Joseph A. Wright ct al. Nugent alleges that ho had an oral agreement with Fisscll for an even division of profits. Tii milt is bcinc tried before Vice Chancellor Bnckcs. Nugcut asserts that they were successful In obtaining the contract to build Camp Merritt nt Tenatlv and mat .ussciih prolan were fHfl.000. Nugent conducted his own examina tion, rsklng himself the questions nnd making the answers. "I called several times on Secretary Tumulty," said Nugent, "nnd was in troduced by him to "Major Stark nnd wveral others of nn army board with nhich wc had to deal. I gradually got tho firm of FJsscll & Co. In a position where it was recognized. "I was introduced by Wright to John Donlln, who seemed to be n very im portant member of the committee on national defense," Nugent stated. Xuccnt said thruo names went in for iip Camp Hancock contract, the first Ming Klsscii. lie said Hint Senator Hoke Wnlth and Congressman Vinson, of Georgia, with n newspaper publisher from that state, raised a protest because Oeorgia worV was going to a New .Tcr vey firm. Ihe contract finally went to IVIggs A. Co., n Georgia firm. Nugent ?ld that Tisscll was much put out lecauso he did not get the Gcorgln con tract, and he, Nugent, went to sec Donlln. ' "When I saw Donlln," said Ivugcnt, "he said to me. 'Now, don't get ex ited; we'll make good. Here's a con tract for work in your backyard'." Joseph A. Wright testified that lie had j.cen Joseph Tumulty many times and that he had tried to help him (Wright) ll he could. BAKER TO NAME CHIEF House Refuses to Appoint Pershing to Permanent Staff Place Washington, March 12. Without n rriord vote tho House yesterday refused tosmend the army reorganization bill so nstomako General Pershing the perma nent chief of staff. In doing so it ap pro cd the section permitting tho secre tary of war to make the selection. Objections by both Republicans and Democrats that the general staff would be permitted to rulo tho War Depart ment nnd tho army under tho reorgani sation bill resulted In udoptlon of an amendment which would prevent as sumption cf administrative functions by the general fctaff. t .FORM PALLBEARERS' UNION Society Formed in Tennessee Seeks Charter as Labor Body Nashville, March 3'-'. One of the most peculiar applications for (hnrters on record was received yesterday by tho county court clerk. II. IT. Bumpnss, of Mason, npd scv rral other residents of that region wish to obtain u charter for n new union to V ftjled "Independent Pallbearers' Society." Heretofore pullbearcrs hae been obtained from the friends of a dead person, nnd the position is ac lorded to persons on a basis of friend ship nlonc. Those mcu desire to cuter the ranks of professionalism. Cornell Given $100,000 Ifhacn. March 12. A gift of $100, 000 to Cornell University for the erec tion of n new dormitory, to be named in Iionor of the donors' pnrcnts, was made yestcrdny by W. G. Mcnncn nnd his uster, Mrs. Emma Mcnnen Wil liam, of Detroit. Ponntylvnl Institution for Oetttnd Dumb, Aff. Airy, Phil: Test Decided Their Complete Equipment THE Automatic Fuel-Saver as sures steady, econ omical heat at the Penna. Institution for the Deaf and Dumb. This institution equipt one of their seven 100 n. p. boilers with the Automatic Fuel-Saver about eight yearn ago. the results were so gratifying that the other bix boilers are now similarly equipt. A letter from Chief Engi neer Fowden states: "All tho boilers are giving excellent remlu. The Auto matic i Fuel.Saver makes it POMible to bum anything in he way of fuel from culm to low grade rice." Put the Automatic Fuel. aver to work in your plant, "elnciencyandeconomywill delight you. Write u today. Automatic Fuel Saving Co. BalUtla Belldiog Telephone: Sprue S874 AUTOMATIC "TjIBIjia ii DENIES SHE SLEW SISTER; Girl Retracts Tale of Killing "to 8avo Her Soul" Atlanllc City, March 12. Marie TuccJ, a pretty Italian girl, sobbed hys tcrlcally while sho retracted bcforoCap tain of Detectives Malsccd an nllcgcd confession that she ilellbcrntcly killed her sister, Mrs. Angelina Conti, in their homo on West Houston street, New xork, on Monday last. The body of tho woman was found in tho bedroom of their homo in New York, The girl gave herself tip to the police hero Wednesday, night, declaring at first, the police nllcgcd, she bad killed her sister "to save her soul." "Wo quarreled early Monday morn ing," tho girl said today, "because my sister .tried to induce me to join her in leading nn immoral life. Mv sister had n revolver and 'also a knife. In the struggle in which I was fighting to save my Kfo the revolver wns twice dis charged. My sister fell with n bullet in tho head. Sho was dead when I ran from tho house." Sue said she had taken the eight-year-old daughter of her sis ter, who had witnessed the tragedy, and fled to Newark, later coming to Atlantic City. A detcctlye tast night took the girl back to New York. APPEAL TO PHYSICIANS New Health Insurance Board Asks Co-operation In Work Harrhburg, March 12. The new State Health Insurnnco Commission will seek the co-operation of all pliyst clans, employers and employes and all other persons Interested, nnd intends to submit a report to the Governor which can be made the basis of legislation, Dr. Francis D. Patterson, the secre tary, announced at the conclusion of the meeting for organization. The commts slon was appointed recently bv the Gov ernor, nnd elected Mayor William T. RamRey. Chester, ns chairman; Rep resentative Theodore Campbell. Phila delphia, treasurer, nnd Dr. Francis D. Patterson. Philadelphia, secretary. A subcommitfto on a plan of work was named, and will begin sessions within n, week. MANY OFFICERS RESIGNING Army and Navy Depleted Because of Low Pay, Says Senator Washington, March 12. Unable "to make both ends meet" on their present pay, officers ore resigning and enlisted men deserting from tho army nnd navy "in droves," the Senate was told yes terday by James W. Wadsworth, chair man of the military committee, and Sen ator Miles F. Poiudcxtcr, of Washing ton. They complained of the refusal of the House to ngrce to a conference on tho bill recently passed by both houses providing for increased pay for the serv ice men. ... . Mr. Wadsworth said he had been in formed that 200 petty officers deserted from the navy in one month nnd'thnt since the armistice 2358 nrmy officer's had resigned bicauso they were uunble to live on their pay. Algar-Case Thief Sentenced Atlantic City, March 12. The whereabouts of important grand jurj gambling evidence, stolen from me store of Leonard D. Algar. foreman of the inquisitors, tbrco weeks ago, remained ns deep ns mystery ns ever yesterday, when Thornton Johnson, self-confessed thief, was committed to tho State Re formatory by Judge Ingcrsoll. He con fessed to 'taking two bags and nn over coat from tho Algar shop, but denied knowledge of any papers. 4 New Spring Suits in ft Handsome Tricotines -k 1$59.75 OAT in straight belld mod el with shawl collar and one button effect. New double pockets, llnlncs plain or fancy. Navy and black tricotines. At 65 this model can be had In black nnd whlto and blue nnd white striped cloths. NEW SPRING SUITS FROM $25 TO $35 New Sport Coatr VtltY popular this Sprlnjr. This coat of sllvertone velour is to be had In Pekln blues, tans and Uelglan blues. HANDSOMEST NEW SPRING COATS, $25 to $200 NOTE All T4tninng uilnfr Ct$, Suit; Far Cottt, Sits and Scmrlt t tut thin uhiUsolt cost lor Sotxtrjey boytrt. Waxiamaker & Brown Womn'a Shop Ml IV ITW ! I I lAAr Kj fc9 TrTf jjMJgJj atSixtk EVENING," PUBLIC F. D. Roosovelt Givos Prosidont Credit for Usoful War Suggestion Clicslcr. Pn., March 12. "Some where between the majority nnd the minority reports of the congressional investigations of tho Navy Department and tho activities 'of tho navy in the war the Amerlcnn people are going to get a quiet lniigh." In that fashion Franklin D. Roose velt, assistant secretary pt the navy, last night sum'med up the activities of Congress in relation to the Sims charges, the convoy' dispute nnd simi lar matters of Inquiry nt Washington. Mr. Roosevelt wns tho guest of tho V PHtlAOIlPHIA INDIANAPOLIS CONVOY SYSTEM WAWLHA iiamersan sy tftia 1225 Market 1425C1iCstuut Save $5 to $10 Here on Your 'Spring Suit Our Second Floor Plan Saves You Money onEvcry Purchase No high, first-floor rent No expensive free delivery No costly charge account . No losses from bad debts No unnecessary expense The Enormous Savin f Means Usual $40 & $35 Quality - Silk-Lined Suits 29 Same proportional savings in ihe higher priced, lines.- Just look in the case at Our Big New Store 2nd Floor 1225 Market Special- Men's & Young Men's Silk-lined f Topcoats I" Usual $30 & $25 Quality 2 Big Stores 2d Floor 1425 Chestnut 1225 Market Open Saturday Night Open Mon., Fri, & Sat. Evgs. fa&0na,TMWJd993r!jA W ' liED&E-PHILADELPHrA; PBIDAY, Chester flub nt Its! Went" annual din ner. Will C IIO rCICriCU U1IIJ iuuiii:u. j to Aiimirni niran mn ."" " a Btrong defenso of tho Navy Depart- ifnd Its accomplishments during hostlllA it. . T- m..iim.1k ifi. Hnnftpvplr rlfttifpfl charges that tho Navy Department wns negligent in '. ',u" "." ""."' submarines nnd In this connection he asserted thnt it was American Ingen uity, American persistence nnd Amerl cnn mines, laid , by American ships and crews, which were responsible for seven -eighths of the work pt establish ing tho North Sea barrage. As upon previous occaolons, Mr. Roosevelt gavo to President Wilson credit for tho sue gestlon which led t'i the adoption of the successful convoy sjstcm. "If'I read any more claims about who established the convoy system adopted I nm going to come out nnd claim it inBclf," said Mr. Roosevelt. "The fact remains, however," he add ed, "that the Uritish Admiralty would not hnvc obtained such a sntcm for some time had it pot been suggested on this side. As It hoppencd n plain ,citi ren, who knows nothing nbout naval affairs, suggested it, that citizen being tho President of the United States." BOSTON ST LOUIS KANSAS CITV CINCINNATI rioor 1 l2 Min. z Wily? m 833-35 Market St. SKIRT SALE 5.90 Special values in new spring skirts. V o 1 o u r checks, broken plaids, novelty mixtures, tweeds and black and navy serge. Fashionable New Fabrics in Smart Separate. Skirts Fr Serge Fan-ta-si Poplin Baronette Tricotine. Tricolettc Velour Goldtonc 2.87 to 22.50 Third Floor Wonder Glove Sale 1.48 Values 2.00-3.00 This Special Purchase of fers gloves that without question arc the most wonderful bargains of fered this season. A special lot of the very finest, heaviest quality silk gloves Every pair new and perfect! Every desirable Spring shade. Most of them are 7 thread fabric in black, white and every desir able Spring shade. Main Floor Second Day of the UNDERWEAR SALE Continuing this Great Sale, we arc offering the same wonderful values for the second day. Savings in many cases up to 75. 1.00-5.00 O qe Chemises.. Ciepo do chine and wa&h .satin daintily trimmed. 1.47-2.00 89 c Gowns. Extra and icular suco In muslin Bowns. 2.00 Camisoles . 90c Crepe dc chine camibolcji daintily lace and libbon trimmed. 1.75-2.00 1 1 rx Chemises... A Seco sill; and fine bati&U (hcmibcs: lutey or tuilored. 1.25 Bloomers. 79c Initiate and cicpe bloomcin ful'v reinforced. Dainty lace i utiles. 79c Corset Covers 43 c Uatistc corset covers; lace trimmed. Sizes 38-TJ. 8.00-10.00 5 00 Samples ... v v w Chemises and pantaloons oT wash satin and cicpe do chine. Limited quantity. 8.00-10.00 9'C Gowns O.O Gowns nnd petticoaU of wash satin nnd crepe do chine. 1.50 Chemises . 79c Chemises of fine lingerie cloth; lace and embroidery trimmed. Kimonos... " t Kimonos of Florentine crepe In fast colors rose, pink, copen, orchid. . Main Floor Ml KM MARCH M2, 1020 A SAVINGS SLOGAN: BLAUNER'S FOR WOMEN'S BlAUNEBS A' (t X v Mfsti. "Vvft" vV vm. JltW rlMff5fcmV.'rfSk'', sTPSh IffW. wA VSliniHIVr aw " r- f Zj cafflSiw Snrv a w villi if Second m I-" I lnor :7'' J YiZf . , Dresses The Newest Styles and Colors and Fabrics! Second Floor Georgettes f Qg Crepe Tricolettes X 2 Meteors Satins to Jerseys Taffetas A ( 49 Tricotines Downstairs Store 14-96 -19-00 - 2500 Serges Taffetas Georgettes Jerseys Satins Combinations Remarkable for their variety of styles, colors, fabrics and trimmings the lovely Dresses in these three price groups. Coats Second Floor The Newest Wraps 3975 to 175.00 A selection of stunning Wraps to meet the popular demand for Wraps are Fashion's favorites this Sp'ring. Tricotines, velours, Poiret Twills, tricolettes, peachblooms, duve tynes and Bolivias. Smart Spring Coats along smart tailored lines. 55.00. Long and Short Coats 18-50 3500 Downstairs Store The Downstairs Store will be visited by women looking for value and quality in stylish Coats of fine fabrics. The materiuls chosen arc all-wool Polo cloth, Camc-Pa Hair, tweed mixtures, all-wool velour, silvcrtonc Jersey, suede melango nnd Bolivia. Swagger Sports Coats and dashing long ones everything thaa new ! I 7C Poire t V " Twills .- WEAR 833-35 Market St. Hats of liserc, milan, nov elty straw and straw and georgette in the smart est shapes. 6.50-8.50 Charming Hats of liserc, hair braid, patent leather and novelty straw; chic ly trimmed. 10.00-30.00 T I" , . S " lnuiviciuai moaes irom well-known New York dc M'gncrs. Wonderful color combinations. Children's flats 2.96-15.00 Tailored and dressy hats in large and small shapes, both outhful and charming. -Special nlucs. Third Floor They Say That squirrel will be the thing this Spring especially in long stoics. 159.50 These stoles arc of beautiful natural squirrel, featuring pockets Special values. Second Floor osiery Specials 2.65 Silk Hose 2.00 Pure thread-silk hose, re inforced heels and toes double soles silk lisle tops. Black, brown, gray. 49c in children's finp ribbed Onyx hose. Properly ve inforccd Black, white, brown. Sfces 5-1Q. " Mam Flpor Spring Millinery 2.96.-4.94 jiBJ A. 1111 i&v h L H r 1 f'i 'm 'J :$ n it V"' J 1' .( 'iiV. iSt J I. ( , i t V 1 . . -rt' ! i . r M v I j ?i fV, cK' V I t.i'A .- n rM x ')i 1 d ni 4 4 51 .t 1 i ' -v i 'ii I'V I .. .0. . 1 ' HI "IIIIMW . - Ti vt ' v t c . -r y.'U'l Vwidi&LA'fr !SLmJLiL$$ . ': ) .. :.o.: ... ".Ot. mm i ill Ht pi ii niliTili k. . - -e.-. -4.T '!, . ti'- u ' . . ' i .. r i a mtiUfiitiiii i fiii . ,.. .ikVj.it'tiiiSijd iii .. mill ilkl'mttii . i?. . .a.
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