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L s. IS STILL "AT WAR"
By tlio Associated Press
ffsdilnirfon. March,, IB. While
.-Vulrtllr Btlll uniier tne direction 01
SSSbal Foch, American troops on the
BEE would not participate In nny
iiil advnnco Into Germany without
frifle directions from President Wll
2s it was said today at the War Do-
fflfficlali said tho situation so far as
i AIQCriCUil lUito i,ku .uuv.. vi una
mfflplex one. The United States Is
only nation having troops on tho
which has not bccoiM n party to
111 trPHLV 01 TtlDUIIHJOi ill TUO VA'
Chm "nt st 1 Is Bovcrncd by the
?,i of the armtatlcV, Under those
r'ai they still were subject technically
?he orclcrs of Marshal Foch as tho
Steps being taken overseas for possl-
,i, military action against Germany as
...u of the revolution were bclnir
?!oe!y followed here. Interest center
li in Marshal Foch's conference today
dth the Allied commnnders nt Mny
ince and In the report from Paris that
fter this conference he would call a
nMtlni: of the Supremo War Council.
He United States Is not now rcprc
I(H on that council.
Official reports on tho situation In
Gentanr, based on telcphono communis
itions with Colonel Edward Davis, tho
American military attache nt Hcrlln,
irere received today at the War Depart-
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$
495
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totKm player. In first-class
fJ&ion. Full - size piano,
itn full 88-note up-to-date
lon. Well made and hand
rjunely finished. Bench in-
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n. iienz: 1 1,cy n(,d,;(1 nothing to
FinCrmndlsimtc.hc? n.s t0 conditions in the
German cnnltal, but, confirmed report
foreshndowlne n union bf the majority
and Independent Socialists as well as
Uioso of the recurrence of the Spartacau
movement at Frankfort. , opn"ncan
"ii"1 4I!Snr?'1'0 rcPWf,'l that quiet
prevailed nt Co&lcnr. nnd Cologne.
.Major General Henry T. Allen, com
manding the American forces In Ger
many, has moro than 1.1,000 troops. The
?u,n.bCLr ,n Eur?P 0" March 0 was
17.081, but n number of v detachments
arc scattered In various parts of
1 ranee engaged in closing out wartime
enterprises
Cohlcnz, March 33 (delayed). The
American commander today informed
1. 8o.cJn'Bt leaders that no general
strike Interfering with the function of
the nrmy and no demonstration will be
permitted In Coblcnr Monday. The lead
ers were Informed that If they could
not control their followers the American
army would do so.
It became known today tl.nt the rnll
way men In the Ithlncland -ad decided
to loin fl ironnrnl atrtlA nnVnA fnn Hr..
day in sympathy with tho old govern-
11.1:111, notwunsinnaing scrict orders by
the allied military command against
Ktrtlrrta tvlltpfi intarftir-n titlfl. tl.A ..
tlons of occupation. '
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EVKNINGF ' PUBLIC
VIENNA PRESS is ALARMED
Newspapers Unite In Deploring Ger
man ..Military Coup '
Vienna, March Itf. (By A. P.)
Newspapers commenting on the over
throw of the Ebert government In Ber
lin show jnarked anxiety. The Ncuo
Wiener Abcndblatt saygMt- Is n crime
that a handful of blind generals nnd
other ofllcorsi who organized tho plot"1
can occupy public buildings, but cannot
compel workers to work. It adds thnt
a durable military victory Is Impossi
ble." ,
Tho Ncuo Tag says: "Berlin is not
all of Germany nnd a successful raid Is
not a victorious revolution. Tho En
tente still has a word to say."
"It Is a great misfortune," comments
the Neuo Frcle Prcsso, "that strikes
Germany. The Entente rIiouM not in
nny circumstnnccs recognize nn over
throw thnt the German people In their
entirety do not approve."
LENINE SPURNS TEUTONS
Ixmrton, March 1G. -Tho Sunday Ob-
server nsscrts the "general staff of the
projected monarchist revival" In Oer-
mnny attempted to negotiate with Lcn-
ine finrl rVmtTeV. nrnruialhir 4tnt nnllH
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XEDEK PHILADELPHIA;" MokDAY,
Announcements
FOR TUESDAY
MARCH SIXTEENTH
You May Listen to
Lis(l:mi Lester
On Your Player-Piano
If you have heard this amus
ing musical comedy you will know
that you want these two Player
Piano Rolls of music from "Listen
Lester."
"Listen Lester," 8clcctionsr-$1.50
"Waiting" (with words) $1.10
Strawbrldce A Clothier
Fifth Floor, West
Muslin, Nainsook
and Long Cloth
For making sheets and pillow
cases, for fashioning undergar
"ments or children's clothes
these are the standard grades of
White Cottons most in demand:
Pt7fou Case Muslin, 45-inch 03o
Sheeting Mu&lin, 63-inch, 85c; 81
inch, $1.10 a yard
'Feather-proof Fancy Bed Tick
ing 86c a yard
Long Cloth, 12-yard pieces $4.50
Nainsook, 12-yard pieces $6.00
Strawbrlde ft Clothier Alelo 13. Centre
A Whole Store Full of Frocks
For Little Miss Six-to-Twelve
Here, right in the heart of this great Store for everybody, is
t BV??al S-0T0 for litt,e M,ss Six-to-twelve, as full of new and
beautiful things, as charming and as important as the one mother
goes to. And just now it is beautiful full of new Spring ap
parel, and mothers will find it full of now ideas in clothing for
these younger members of society.
IP;
Fm
V blue with white
Sj $27.50.
TO'.
Kj Little Mary Mix-up Dresses
L i , i
Bloomer Dresses
colored gingham
TTlt
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Smart Pongee' Dresses, Special at $17.50
Ufr. ,l in Vi otwlo sVptehpcl. and stitched with wonl in ten
colors; picot ribbon belt.
School Frocks, Special, $2.75 and $3.00
Of natural-color crush with colored collar and cuffs; of plnid
gingham in light and dark colorings trimmed in plain colors
yt, StrnwbrldKO & Clothier Second Floor. Market
BLACK
Silks and Satins
They arc very fashionable this
season, and the new wenves for
Spring are exquisite. These aio
a few of many, many kinds:
Satin Charmcuse $5.00 to $7.00
Satin Panne $7.00 to $8.00
Satin do Lyon $7.00 n yard
Satin Ideal $12.00 a yard
Satin Superbe $12.00 a yard
Satin Amazon $12.00 a yard
Sutin DucliC!tHC$5.00 to $7.50
Bonnet Taffeta $6.00 to $7.00
frep" Mcror$5.50 to $8.50
Crepe de Chine $3.50 to $5.00
Silk Voile $3.00 to $5.00
Crepe Georgette $8.00 to $6.00
Satin Crepes $6.00 to $7.50
PcWe-back Charmeuse $6.50 'to
$8.50 a yard
Pussy Willow Taffeta $5.50
Crepe Faille Sublime $7.50
Silk Bengaline $7.00 to $10.00
Peau de Soie $4.00 to $5.00
Black Moire Renaissance, at
$3.00 and $3.50 a yard.
Htmwbridi; . Clothier
Aisle il. C ntro
From the Philippines
Dainty Lingerie
Another shipment of Night
Gowns and Envelope Chemises of
dainty white cotton fabrics, hand
made and beautifully hand-embroidered
in the fine stitches and
designs that Philippine women do
so wonderfully
NIGHT GOWNS are made
Yith round, squaro or V-shaped
neck, some in Empire effects
$2.65 to $10.00.
ENVELOPE CHEMISE, many
to match tho gowns, are" finished
with shoulder straps or regular
armholcs. Prices $2.65 to $10.00.
. Htrawbrldire & Clothier
French Salon, Third Floor, West
STRAWBRIDGE
& CLOTHIER
Market St. M.gktkSt Filbert St
STRAWBR1 DGE 6QOTHI ER
Women's New Spring
Suits $50.00 to $65
Suits of men's-wenr serge, Polrct twill and
tricotlnc, In black, navy blue nnd rookid shades;
also smart homespuns and checked velours. Tai
lored and fancy-belted effects; some particularly"
becoming to slight figures, are slightly gathered
at tho waist-line; also a number of plain-tailored
models on fitted lines. Braid in tailored and nov
elty effects is extensively used for trimming.
Some of tho Suits havo heavy stitching, others'
nrc trimmed with bono buttons. The model
sketched is one of several good models at $60.00.
Tricotine and Men's-Wear
Serge Suits$35.00 to $42.50
Belted models, some in box-pleated effect,
some side-plaited; notched collars or long rolling
shawl collars; heavy silk stitching and bono but
tons for trimming. In navy blue and black.
VS Strawbrldie & Clothier Second Floor, Centre
Bracelet Watches
Under Price!
To the ultimate good fortune
of our customers, we' secured
this special lot of Bracelet
Watches at last year's prices.
They ore now marked accordingly.
All are fine imported jeweled
movements, in various styles
some" of tho very fashionable
green gold.
Gold-filled now $18.00, $19.00,
$21,00 and $23.00.
Solid-gold Case $26.00, $30.00
and $35.00. fltrawhrlrite A Clothier
Alle 0. smrket Street
Silk Stockings
Special $2.00
Women's Full-fashioned Silk
Stockings, 15-inch boot, with
cotton tops and soles. Your
choice of black, white, cordo
van, chestnut, navy blue, gray
or smoke. An excellent value
that-will bo appreciated $2.00
a pair.
StrnrbrldKe & Clothier
Alelo . Centra
Fine Wash Frocks "ffifl
chambray and novelty cottons; low-waisted,
straight-plaited, belted and jumper styles, some
with white guimpe $7.50 to $21.50.
NPW SpraP DrPIStPi Regulation
braid and emblem $21.50 to
of checked gingham with plain
with organdie sash and collar
3.ou ana $o.uu.
Cotton Regulation Dresses 11
with blue collar and cuffs; also straight belted
Dresses of Hague blue cloth, with emblem and
K-niH.frimmofl rnllnr anil rufTfi SK Of)
Street
Chinese Silk Crepe
Handkerchiefs
In Colors, Now 25c
Hemstitched Handkerchiefs,
in lovely designs, with blue,
pink, green, tan or red the pre
dominating shade. At much
les3 than usual 25c each.
Strnwtirlt A Clothlei-
Alule 13. Mnrktt Street
Misses' and Children's
Spring Gloves
A complete line of Misses' and
Children's Gloves of kid and
fabric, including Misses White
Chamois Gloves, in eight-button
length, with" self-stitching on the
backs, at $3.00.
Strnwhrldee & Clothier
Alle 13, Market Street
Important
4 lAl mim sh
MARCH 15, 1920
M
From Paris
Sports Hats
$8 and $1,0
Just received, anj importation
of Sports Hats from Paris, all
in distinctive new shapes and
featuring the patent leather
finish, some elaborately em
broidered with raffla, some
combined with straw; others
particularly suitable for motor
ing, are of rubberized ma
terials, smartly shaped and em
broidered. One model, $10.00,
shown in the sketch,
Strawbrldce A Clothier
Second Floor. Market Street. West
We Bought About
100 Silver-Plated
Mesh Bags
At considerably less than the
manufacturer's regular prices,
because the assortment comprised
miscellaneous styles and sizes. All
mado.with soldered-mesh. Nar
row "smart-looking frames. Of
course, the price-concession is
passed along to our customers,
therefore, wc have marked them
at the following exceptionally low
prices:
Mesh Bags, 4-inch $7.50
Mesh Bags, 5-inch $9.50
Mesh Bags, 6-inch $11.50
Mesh Bags, 7-inch $18.00
Qtrawbrldire & Clothier
Aisle O. Market Street
SKIRTS
"PLAIDS AND STRIPES in
mnnv tipw rnlnr pnmhlnnttnns. r.
eluding the smart dark tones, ,
maae in piain ana piaitea styles
$15.00 to $35.00.
"NOVELTY SILKS tricolettes,
Baronet satin, crepe Georgette,
crepe de chine, used singly or
variously combined; many charm-
intr effects in thn fnahlnnnMn
white and flesh color $20.00 to
?4U.UU. Strawbrldce A Clothier
Second Floor. Filbert Street
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To-morrow
Three Hundred
Boys' Cheviot
SUITS
Extraordinary Value
7 to 12 d- -I rjr
Years $ll.0
Also, 13 to 17 Years
at $13.75
This is a really wonderful
collection of Suits at these
prices good-looking, service
able Suits, just such as most
active boys will wear now and
up to tho real warm-weather
days. Of mixed chevjots, the
Suits well made, with neat
belted coat and full, roomy,
lined Knickerbockers. In the
lot are some of tho famous
Jack o'Lether Suits. Be sure
to see these under the Golden
Special sign to-morrow.
c . JJtrnwtirlrtite A I'lnthler
SeconJ Floor. Filbert Street, lla.t
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Clothing News for Men
Hundreds- of our smartest Suits and Overcoats have been sub
stantially reduced to insure a speedy clear-away of winter stocks.
For men who want new Clothing, and men interested in the "invest
ment possibilities" the event affords the occasion is worth while
indeed. 1 he following are but a few outstanding groups :
Men's and Young Men' s Suits With Two Pairs
of Trousers, $43.50
of nStaaulSe'hEteiaytvA or conservative in cut-and
be excellent vakS n "J'S Sul,ts Tith bvft n sinffle Pair,of trousers would
value is remarkable th,S reduced Pcc-with an extra pair of trousers, the
Men's and Young Men's Suits With Two Pairs
of Trousers, $34.50
fabrics rrttw!b a?ordJnS ellent selection in styles and
vfZ . f?V nevorJh eless. Stout, short and s enter proportions only.
Would be worth more than this price with one pair of trovers!
Hart, Schaffner &f Marx and other
Fine Suits now $38.00 and $43.00
Many medium-weigh Suits, suitable for wear well un intn ,,iw
summer, arc included V this collection. DaT Oxford ad nelt
mixed fabrics-and a wealth of styles to chooSffl if rom.
- atrwbrldTO ft Clothier Second Floor. Kat
Here Is a Smart
Spring Sports Coat
Of camel's-hair polo cloth, with leather
collar, cuffs and trimming, and lined
throughout with novelty silk price $100.00.
Others of camel's-hair polo cloth, $65.00
to $100.00. Of tan wool velours, $22.50 to
$45.00. Black-and-white checks, $22.50 to
$55.00. Jersey cloths, $37.50 to $45.00.
Attractive New Capes
Very fashionable this spring. Of serges
nnd wool velours, $37.50. Of tricotlnes,
checks and a combination silk-and-vclour, in
a great variety of shades', elegantly lined
throughout, $75.00 to $180.00.
Practical Top Coats
Of mixed tweeds, $25.00 to $75.00. Of
Eoplin, serge and tricotines, in black and
lue; and velours nnd Bolivia cloths in va
rious tan and taupe shades, priced according
to material, $3U.U0 to $76.00,
Save on Smart
Umbrellas, at $6.50
Good-looking, licrviccablc ,the
kind of Umbrella one prefers to
carry. Coverings of fine piece
dyed Union Taffeta (silk-and-cotton),
with tape edge, on sturdy
Paragon frames.
WOMEN'S SIZES are finished
with wrist cords in smart-looking
bakelite-top handle?.
MEN'S SIZES finished with
plain or natural wood handles,
hook or crook style $6.50.
Strawtrldire ft Clothier
, Aisle T. Market Street
Sweaters
Reduced
Now $7.75 and $11.75
Save About Ontfourth
V-neck and pull-over Sweaters,
In solid and two-color combina
tions, durably knitted of good
yarns now $7.75 and $11.75.
Children's Sweaters $5.00
Excellent value at this price
and in widest variety of styles
and colors.
Strnwbrlibre & Clothier Fourth Floor
Silk Dresses
From $55 to
A VPrV Invplv cTlAwlncv f C!1b
sizes 42 to 48, including beaded crepe Geor
gette, flowered crepe Georgette, taffeta and
crepe de chine, in a splendid assortment of
draped, plaited and straight-line styles. In navy
blue, plum color, taupe, brown and black. The
model sketched ($125.00) is of beaded crepe
Georgette, in black.
Charming Silk Frocks
From $35 to $42.50
In regular sizes. Taffeta and taffeta-and-crepe
Georgette combined. One model is beau
tifully draped, another has a long tunic with
clustered tucks; Borne have apron tunics or the
free-swinging side tunics, finished with sashes
and crushed girdles. Shown in all the new
spiing shades.
Women 8 New Spring Cloth
Dresses, from $16.50 to $210
Including many of the smartly tailored
models, so effective for spring street wear.
TtT. Btrawbrldire & Clothier Second Floor, Market Street
Muslin Underwear Reduced
Women will want to be here bright and early to-morrow to
take advantage of the very substantial reductions on Muslin Un
derwear, an odd lot of Night Gowns, Petticoats, Envelope Chemise
and Creeper Drawers. Discontinued numbers and broken sizes
much below regular prices.
-v Strawbrldne & Clothier Third Floor. West
Gossard Corsets
Promote Grace of Figure
Models for every type of figure
in these FRONT-LACING COR
SETS, from the slim little debu
tante to the matron of mature
years. Corsets that give smooth,
svelte lines, according with Fash
ion's mandates.
Models with low or medium
bust, also all-elastic top; long and
medium-long hips; well boned or
lightly boned $3.50 to $32.50.
For average figures, a white
coutil model $4.00.
An excellent model for average
full figures $9.00.
Corsets designed for heavy,
medium-tall women with full hips
$14.00
Brassieres 38c to $7.00
Straw bridge . Clothier
Third Floor. Market Strret. West
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Til) Strawbrldie A Clothier Second K"loor, Centra
TWEEDS
That Everybody
Wants
Somehow Tweeds are spring's
own fabric, and this year
Fashion has approved them
with emphasis, for the new
Coats and Capes and Suits.
These are in tan mixtures and
gray mixtures, 54 inches wide,
$4.00 and $5.00 a yard.
Strawbrldce A Clothier
Aisle 7. Centra
Fine Hair Goods
Under Price, $8.50
Whether it is a Switch or a
Transformation that a woman
needs to dress her hair becom
ingly, she will be interested in
these two exceptional values:
Switches of fine, wavy French
liair, 3-stem now $8.50.
All-around Wavy Transforma
tions mow $8.50.
Manicuring 50c.
Strnwbrldze & Clothier
First Floor, llalcony. Filbert Btrett
in Extra Sizes
$165
TWucano in
Cotton Blmispc
Featuring Short Sleeves
VWS.
Voiles elab-
kHfc
orately embroj.
dered nnd juce.
tiimmed, with
semi - tailored
features in tho
way of ,!,.
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J ""stitching
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-oi rrench voile
or shadow or-
cm nil!n ..ft.
Imnnfliu nrettv tmmh nr
color. Prices,
$3.85 to $8.50.
The model
sketched, $8.50,
nnd back embroidered nltke one
of the new Spring idens.
Exquisite Hand-Made
Blouses
Of French voile and batiste,
every stitch done by hand, includ
ing the dainty drawn threads,
tiny tucks, embroidery and fine
laces. Prices, $5.75 to $16.50.
Straw brldce Clothier
Second Floor, Centra
Men's Shirts
Reduced $2.35
Soft Shirts of woven madras,
printed madras and percale, all
with soft cuffs Incomplete lines
assembled from our own good
stocks nnd marked at reductions
that average 20 per cent for Im
mediate clearance.
Considering that theso Shlrta
were excellent values at their
regular low prices, they should
d snppear quickly under the stim
ulus of reductions.
All sizes to begin with.
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