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'What's the Matter
With Philadelphia?'
"MOTHER OF LIBRARIES"
"is another of Philadelphia's
titles. Why it should be so will
be apparent to the reader of Col
onel McCain's present article.
Libraries, furnishing mental
nutriment to millions, are a fea
ture of Philadelphia's everyday
life. In the present administra
tion there is assurance that the
Free Library of Philadelphia will
be given the physical surround
ings it deserves.
'ously arrayed In colors ouBJjknnil
I bound In the best of Old World Wndlnw,
volumes that caunot be rep nccu "
price, and available to students, work
ers and manufacturers who have come
from every part of the country to .con.
suit them, have been dally and nightly
In danger of" fire all these years.
In proportion to population. n"cr
of volumea nnd.cxtent of home eircuia..
tlon It Is one oT the mot economically
managed libraries In the countri. II
stands third In that respect. ."
brarlans, In spite of hindrance i and jlls
rouragemcuts, have accomplished won
ders. With an expenditure of $372,000. less
than one-halt of Chicago's annual ap
propriation and one-fifth that of ew
York city, they have been able to an
swer every reasonable demand upon the
Institution. The city of "?'V,n; "'l.h
ono-thlrd the population of Philadel
phia, spends $200,000 more than this
a) uw public library building.
imncratlve necessity.
There Is itU.IHM.OOO available
.this nurnnsc Tim entire scheme
been mapped and planned. The site oc
cupies an entire city stiuurc bounded by '
, nineteenth. Twentieth. Vine and Wood
streets. It will be completed within the
text few years, and though not the
largest will be the finest nud most up-to-date
building of its kind iu the conn-
"It will be a structure worthy of the
."city which, as Benjamin Franklin ex
VrH It In his ntitnlilozroiiliv. "Was ,
the mother of nil the North Amerlcau
mihscrint on brnries." founded
tne i.iDrary v,mnp")
t.fM .tint, tl.nt tttfT.tMllIt t ..mtl.1 flltvll
ii is an wns H,0I,tP, to nccommodnte the nearly I
.1 iU Viirt ...l. !M KIWI ...n.1 ll.n1
,",, library for reading and study. ,
lias trtiA bIaaiI nfrnmil ltbn fnnti fit n
movie shows waiting to seize the first
vacant chairs in the reading room. They
would have used the tables ns seat
had they dared. Some brought their own
portable chnlrs. Dres suit cases were ,
carried, upended on the lloor, and used
bv enger students in lieu of chairs.
' Other great cities meantime, younger,
smaller as to population, but more pro
gressive, erected buildings of approved 1
utility and architectural beauty to house
(yj their libraries. Cleveland, Seattle, Bos-
0(,lon. riusmirgii, siami conspicuous in
tills respect.
In the old main building at Thirteenth
YfArn ftirn
'Phlladrlnliin "reserves Its splendid or
ionization i mini miu "' ; , nn,i t ,,, ,.nP villta nrn hl.lden
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iiway lor hick iii wire in uir aviui
Juniper and Locust streets, to
Jf there is au.v one thing above an- ' ''"P0.8".
other of which Philadelphia should be
proud.it is its libraries. It holds witliln
its heart. In the building of the Frank
lin Institute, the largest and most com
plete technical library in the world. It
contains 7.1,000 volumes, which are
consulted by scientists, manufacturers
nd inventors from every land. It is a
collection so perfect that complete pat-1
pt office reports of nearly every country
re on file. Those of Kngland run
back to the year 1017.
In addition to the above there is the
(Apprentices' Library, that celebrates its
centennial this year, containing 2.-..000
volumes with a membership of Id .000
Individuals. Then there is the great
Mercantile Library. The Tree Library
of Philadelphia is to be housed in the
treat new Mructure on the Parkway.
It required nearly eighteen years of
effort before any concrete movement was
made looking to the erection of this
building.
The city authorities, and the Free
Library Is their particular ward and
itte, have dawdled, delayed and post
'poned. For twenty-two years a fund of
31.000,000 has awaited the leisurely
pleasure of those who should have giveu
U the attention It deserved.
Not Available Until 1014
This sum of u $1,000,000. originally
Appropriated in 1S0S. and wholly in
adenuate for the purpose, was not made
available until 1M-I. Then the people
r vote cut the red tape that bad hlu-
ered the library's progress. It was
hree years later that the word to "so"
was given.
In the intervening years the present
tentral library building nt Thirteenth
npd Locust streets has been overrun.
of overcrowded stnek1'. The i
finest collection of textile prints, glori-
Let Wilson
estimate on
that paint job
Get Ills figures on the cost of
,a first-class job a Job tlint
has behind It only the best In
paints and painting. Wilson's
good painting haB been pro
tecting the btat-bullt homes In
Philadelphia, for 08 yenrs. This
record Is your assurance
klJUUtLAMJVC
Will stand the testof time
4.4N.Tth.St.
city every year In maintaining Its li
brary. Detroit, with half the popula
tion, spends $25,000 more.
This city gets more for Its money
from ita free library, and at less cost,
than any other city in the United States,
fcvery other city, with a few exceptions,
closes its free library onywhero from
one week to one month every year. Phil
ndclphta is one of the cities that never
shuts its doors to tho public.
One is compelled to winder what
Philadelphia expects for Itajnoncy.
The Free Library is moro than a li
brary. It la a vast public Institution
with a diversified array of other public
benefits. It la an educational institu
tlon second to the public schools. It
maintains freo lecture lyceums and
clubrooms. It encourages meetings of
business men's associations, medical so
cieties, neighborhood and women's 6r
ganliatlons. It acts aside story houra
and clubrooma-for children.
It supplies not-only Phi adelpma, oui
I Mr. nrnto nr I'ttnnsvivanin anu
other
.laiiu ...ill. .jirt ,nlter for the DIlQu,
There are seventy traveling llbrhrlca
circulating In police, fire and telegra ph
atatiAHM1 it. .Mwam fAfitna n rnii ior
services' w,hcro such n call can be an-
WftCstands third among the cities of
the country In the number of books Cir
culating. Freo Library System
The Free Library Is a system."
maintains twenty-eight branches vili;S
the city's corporate Hmlts-one library
building to less than every twjjjMii
In tho city. The buildings of twenty-
What a New
Cabinet Gas Range
Brings Into Your
Kitchen
Better cooking. Less work.
Up-to-date convenience. . De
pendable fuel supply. Real
economy. Cleanliness and
cheerfulness.
Don't you think you'd better
have one?
Also a Gas Water Heater, to
give you all the hot water you
need at low cost.
TERM PAYMENTS
Broad and Arch and DUtriet OfRctt
THE UNITED GAS IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
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Cheese and Cracker Dishes
Well made of stcrlihg silver
iii' attractive designs and of a
weight which assures cvcrlast
ing satisfaction.
One with pierced border,
eight and one-half inches in
diameter, rock crystal dish
with silver lid $25.
S. Kind & Sons, 1110 chestnut st.
DIAMOND MERCHANTS JEWELERS aiXiVEIiaUITHS
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Davenports,
Chaises Longues
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Chairs
The hijgh quality, exclusive designs, the
elegance, the practical luxury, together
with the perfect workmanship on every
piece, make this the most distinctive up
holstered furniture made. Produced solely
to your individual order. Sample models
may be inspected and coverings selected
at our warerooms.
Dougherty's Faultless Bedding
Hair Mattresses. Bed Springs. Bedsteads.
1632 CHESTNUT STREET
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The Home of
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We're "at home" to visitors
now in our sunny new quar
ters. For any one who wants
to know about good painting
, for mills, factories, banks,
homes, etc., this is your in-
. vitation!
"Save-lhe-Surface''
Kuehnle
PAINTERS
Vine & 17th. Sts.
SPRUCE 7; RACG.M03
Get our estimate no obligation
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mill 11 j
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llf oad and Walntri Mteets
You can laugh at the weather if your
overcoat's a "Scotch Mist".
Fine rain or shine.
'Registered Trademark
Ferro 0 Co.mc.
Olothiers Outfitters
Agents for
Rogers Peel Clothes
Chsstmtt Street Juniper,
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The Luncheon that is served here from
12 until 2 o'clock daily for $1.50 gives
vou not only a very wide choice, but
exceptional Cuisine and Service. The
chances arc that your favorite dish is
on the Luncheon menu cooked as only
the Ritz can prepare it.
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SfAe Specialty Shop cfOrujinatiotib
CHESTNUT AT 13th STREET
SPECIAL FOR WEDNESDAY
FROCKS FOR THE MISS
Exceptionally Priced at
59.50
TAFFETA FROCKS, in colors of Navy, Brown and
Black. Bodice shirred into ruffles short sleeves Gros
grain ribbon fluting and finished with square collar of
embroidered Batiste. (Sizes 14 to 18.)
TRICOTINE, BOLERO FROCKS, French cotton rib
bon belt, skirt with fashionable, distended hip line, rounded
collar edged with Galloon silk tassel and cord. (Sizes 14
to 18.)
(MISSES' DEPT., 4TH FLOOR)
Mann & Dilks
UB2 CHESTNUT STREET
TYROL WOOL Suitt and
Coats in our original man
tailored styles are sold here
only. No other similar fabric
has proven so satisfactory.
New Spring Styles
and Colors
Ladies' and Misses'
Tailored Suits
29.75 36.75 49.75
JUNIOR SUITS
Street and Motor Coats
32.75 46.75 66.75
New Spring Hats
two of theso branches cost $1,500,000.
Jt is a vast centrifugal force, wnose
power is felt on crery avenue, iuu
every street, down ovcry alley ana up
every court and byway U the people
care to take advantage of It.
Durlnj tbe year 1010 there were 3,
101,000 books circulated, fcach book
In tho library, was ?cad on an average
six times. Of this number, there were
1,300,000 taken out and, resd by, chil
dren. Thero were 1,000,000 persons
used tho library buildings.
The reference book uepartment.alonc
is one of tho most complete In the
world. There are 7802 volumes of
Bcorcs and musical teitbooks lav the
music department alone. The otal
number of books In the library Is 070,'
000 In (icveiity-threo Iflnsuagc, ana
cared for by 802 employes.
I have endeavored In the above,
avoiding as far as ponslble unlntcrcat
InC statistics, to convey eomo Iden oi
the treasure .that Philadelphia possesses
rvrvfiilnr nnw Indicates that the
city's .dawdling,. policy Is at "J. r.nt
The curso of Inaction has been lifted.
A library building, un.ln.ue In Its ap
nolntmcnti and- acccsorl6s, has ocen
provided for. It ylll bo one of the most
striking buildings In t)io groub of p.i,
way structures to be completed duri-
oro'irrrr oI 5- -sas
DIAMONDS
GOLD SILVER
BOUGHT
"frtnt" Th Tlm t tti.t.
Perm Smelting & Refinin
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1906 Filbert St., Phlla., p,. J
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GreqpeNots
A food that helps to
build body and brain
The twice baked values-of wheat
and malijefd.barley, blended into a
cereal that is full of flavor and
prime nutrition
A srand-by for the business man
as well as. the little folks at home
GrapeNuts Needs No Sugar
Made by Postum Cereal Co. Battle CreekWich.
r)PPFMHFIM(gLLINS&
Chestnut and 12th Sts.
Another Remarkable Sale Tomorrow
Women's High Class Blouses
15.00 to 19.75 Values at 8.75
The Blouses in This Sale Represent the Entire
Stock of One of New. York's Finest Blouse Makers
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Superior Georgette Crepe
and Net; also figured
Georgette in Beaded,
Embroidered and Lace
Trimmed Collar and
Collarless models. Short
and Long Sleeves. White,
Flesh, and Spring shades.
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The J. R. WILSON CO., 929 N. Broad Street
(Bra.d and Clr.rd)
VICTROLAS and VICTOR RECORDS EXCLUSIVELY
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Special Easter Suits
Everyone a Worsted
OualWes $55, $60 and $65
$43.50
WE HAVE 'not seen for many a day worsted suits
so fine as these.
Club stripes, pin stripes, chalk stripes, hair-line
stripes.
Grays, oxfords, greens, browns, blues and blacks.
Exactly the kind of a suit that every man and
young man has made up his mind he wants for this
Spring's wear, and this is our word, that to match them
he would have to spend from $50 to $65.
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