il. 'i&0 ,vr T ' ; -k I f HI i ", f, 'Vli V - fi " (in 5 3 las K ft 5' i f v :. , . . r ' EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER-PHILAiDELPHIA; MONDAY1, MAI&B: 22, 1920 TWO BURNED IN EXPLOSION Attempt to Find Qas Leak Results In $200 Fire Two men wcro slightly burned Inst nljlit, following n ana explosion In the homo ot Frank Acller, 020 Tinker street, during tlic progress of a jmrt there. Adlcr wns burned nbout the right arm, when he lit n match to dis cover tho location ot n gns leak, while his father-in-law, David Hrnwn, who lives with him, was similarly burned nlian lift entnn in a nssl.tntlPP. Guests at the party turned In and I fought the blaze until the arrival of tin' firemen. Tho loss is estimated at $200. i Alpha Club Fetes Founder The Alphn Club of the Northern Liberty Center gave n dinner Hnturdny night to the founder, William Clarke, !W0 Ituttomvood street. The following were present: Robert Moore, ,1r., president; Arthur 11. Wolf, We prosl. cut: Leonard West. eeretary; Wil liam Clurkc, trensurer; .limit's .Moon, William Hebitock, George Kern, Ocorge Meister, Warren llostcr, Andrew Schet tlnger, l'dwnrd Mugrauer, James Don nelly, Walter Sehcttlnger, Henry Matt son, .Mr. and Mrs. William Zleglcr. Mr. ntnl Mrs. Jacob llotli, Miss ltes, llhuiehii Matton, Kathrlnc Monro, Kllrnbcth Sehcttlnger, Mary Miller. Vir ginia Fisher. LmiNe West, Myrtle SYliultz, Jennie t!o and Mrs. Wllllnm Clarke. Mayor Signs Contracts for City Work Maor Moore today signed the fol lowing contracts : Eastern Paving Co . for the paving of Marlyn rond, from ninmnml street tn Mnlinrn street. S1-. - 350; Union Tavlng Co., repnlng of I Girard avenue, l'ort -second street to Lancaster nenue, $l,l,7ii0, and for re paving of Itroail street, Oregon nenue, iMoyamensing avenue nnu imiicciiui street, $r0,G,'O; Adolph Jaffoln, for construction of a main sewer on Itlg ler street, from the Delaware rier to Severn street. $245,000 ; Patrick Dur kin, branch sewer on Silver street, from Coral to 'Amber streets. $;!000, and another branch sewer on IXnugli street, from Mascher to Talcthorp street, $.'1200. i Appointed to City Survey Job j The Civil Service Commission totln announced tho appointment of Solomnn I P Herman, of 1400 South Vogdes i street, ns draftsman in the Ilurenu of Survejs, at a salary of ?1100. I laBBSU The Best Way to presM or Improve your Kod look Is to Tnakrt dai!r ua of our ykJn rood It poftn cIB.nes. nourlths nnd piotects. nnd cannot harm ven the fn derrst akin Tubs, l5c Jars ft LLEWELLYN'S Philadelphia's Standard Pnii Store 1518 Chestnut Street March Is the hardest month on tne complexion. Mann & Dilks 1102 CHESTNUT STREET CSSS Tyrol Wool REDUCED Men s Overcoats All Weights 19.75 24.75 29.75 We Do Not Take Stock Over At thfise prices the buyer will save from $6.00 to $10.00 on a coat. Tyrol Wool for a street or motor coat has warmth without weight, needs no pressing, is not affected by dampness and has endless wear. BONWIT TELLER GbCQ CHESTNUT 'AT 13th 'STREET mm?.ma i.wi v an- jiii. a tv v- . A si -s?rjf . im i rr uf yraiMHiiiiiiiaiiM'Pi iwn sm Hi mj&m (JiMS-a IrNM I. Mk IL . 'JTWTi - ll IS 1'Mll Ml lV KWrTvfJtaiaMJ J , ',tfl sziwr5Pi..1.i..iiM: KAf) A Notable Collection of Women's TAILOR MADE SUITS . 59.50 and 74.00 MATERIALS OF THE FINEST QUALITIES INDIVIDUALITY THE CHIEF FASHION THEME -TAILORING OF THE HIGHEST CUSTOM CHARACTER Suits oi Tricotine, Poiret Twill, Serge, Worsted and Velour Novelty Checks WOMEN'S SUITS SECOND FLOOR Gin mm WM Br SI 1 35 C3 '-! . -V Zz34J&&izz?&s "ll III I I III .C: riiw MIj'ikmiIV Jilt vl- i 3"'; Women's Spring Capes Comprising All the Latest and Most Desirable Styles. Included Are Copies of Paris Models, in Addition to Creations of Our Own Staff of Designers. Specialized at 95.00 The Capes concerned in this sale compare favorably with what is best and newest as shown by the foremost custom tailors, and if made to order, would retail for from 150.00 to 195.00. Made of the finest TRICOTINE, BOKARA cloth and PEACH BLOOM. Emphasized are new stand-away collars, long shawl and tuxedo collars: also deep shoulder yokes, affecting narrow shoulders and long slender lines. In all the leading spring shades. Cut and Workmanship Are Unexcelled OTHER Capes, Coats and Wraps 59.50 to 295.00 WOMEN'S DEPARTMENT, SECOND FLOOR p u. j i i V m m n m S'Zi f to SPrcKftS .""'KncaAIl These Goods pn Sale Tomorrow !2Mi'ndPh;ncoidcraF..ed- $2 Scrim &QHmJ8& iomorrow! $53 Remington Motor- Bike Bicycle, $37.50 Eaoptlonn VUntl A discontinued model; only CO in iot No mall or 'ptaon ordtra fllltd. New Departuro coaster brake, one piece Fauber lianBcr, uprlntc saddle, non-skid tires. 'Fully guaranteed. hit Brothers Second Floor CHARGE HATS TRIMMED FREE OF ILit Botist$ Market Eighth OneYellowTradingStanipWitliEverylOcPurchascAllDa? Filbert Seventh Curtains, $ 1.39 iKStViAMWKMtMN' 44fattM4$t4 Another Great Day of Women's St Misses' 0 to $60 DRESSES 9 Actually Less Than the Cost of the Materials Alone! 75c & $1 Printed Chiffon A o Voiles, yd. 1 6C A tempting leader on an excep tional lUt. Printed in attractive spray nnd scroll designs, figures and floral patterns on navy, cadet, pink, wis taria and black; also white grounds with color designs. 36 and 38-inch. Pair Inspiration for tho briclili.ntn . 'the, pring outlook aTftf. TTntsstailtJ-iiit t.l Orders Pilled while lot ln.t. Phon Lit nrotherThtt rioot $24.75 60c Chambray & Check I Ginghams, 49c 32-inch'. Pink, light blue and cadet chnmbrays. Small ginghams check of bluc-and-white and pink-ajid- white. Lit Brothers First Floor, North EasterJewelry Items mnde absolutely mag netic by their attractive pricing. 9 ' '. Mesh Bags. $5.98 to $75 Baby ring mesh; dome nnd square frames. i Tl JM& IM& V H S VHUffWUUJUMUilt miUWl J XII "AVk fllAnT WkA M-r 4 ( &myk iSH tsilir .fJMWJI V X A JwyVliB Iff1- i9 Yrm?tM9 M JEmWf ill dwJ j vV II j4tiVm tv ilk mm I I HFMHrainr- v vcn.. armw.rj'i nwix mirk. mu a l itxv mb I tea MM1 M $3mm bw ilnWjftl VWff 5Lft.cLiraifc &EdTK2amxwi&&&M JSi w ill A, m fiin JI& j WLmm JrsMgd Mw il m v f ill SHMNJV NVMwa Yards Upon Yards of hoe Wool Goods mediato Easter Bclcction. ' ' m .. 9 j H $4.50AI1-Wool)$o 2Q Jersey Cloth" ) Taupe, gray, peacock, Copen hagen,, victory and navy blue, 5and nnu brown. TTTr-fTTTTTTttTlllttf $3 French Dress Serge, $2.48 All-wool. 40-lnch. Brown, taupe. Copenhagen, dark gray, tan, creen, Burgundy, plum, navy, and midnight blues. Cft CU'ittnn Rrnnrlrlnlti. A at Sponged and shrunk. Black and colors. 52-inch. $6.50 Silvertone Velours, $5.79 Silk-and-wool with suede finish. Gray, tan, mode, ns,vy, midnight and .peacock blues, brown, gray, rose nnd taupe. Lit Brothers First Floor, South ! $3 Pearl Necklaces, $1.59 Graduated beads, wax filled. 16-inch." $2 Bag Frames, $1.50 ; Celluloid and metal combinn- tions heavy chain. Also Shell, ; pearl gray and demi-amber. $1.50 Bangle Bracelets, 98c Gold filled; engraved designs. $12.50 Pearl Beads, $9.98 30-lnch graduated opera length. 10-kt. clasp. Lit Brothers First Floor, South The models are lovely beyond what you would believe possible for the fig ure mentioned. Five Sketched. There are basque, surplice, draped, tunic and pannier modes in num berless fascinating versions. Types for afternoon, dress and sports wear. Some are radiant in their elaborations. Many are exquisitely braided, embroidered and beaded. The materials are the richest and most beautiful featured this season. Taffeta, satin, crepe' de chine, Kitten's Ear Crepe, Charmeuic, Georgette, tricolette, figured foulards, Jersey, serge, tricotine and various combinations. Less than half often more than a third of the actual value! Who would miss such marvelous savings? Come the earlier the better! Actual $50 to $60 Values Choose unreservedly at'$24.75. -I! Brothers Second Floor 'VMsNiCVgvWg1fl Jaunty Sweaters & Scarfs Welcome Spring Bargains $6 to $8 )$qo Snorts Scarfs ) LTO Sports Brushed wool and nlpp,ca in solid col ors and heather ef fects; some with striped borders. Wide scarfs, with deep fringe. One pictured. Women's $12 j Sweaters, $10.98 Tuxedo nnd but ton moacls; paten pocket3, butterfly shades in wool. fc,9,Li,Blll'IW tafew belts, fopular Sccoml Floor SF Women's & Misses' Sports Suits fa M'itIMT""! I 'Whv "I With their-i pop ularity daily i n c r e a s ing, what news could be more gratifying? These are the best liked and most practical outfits for business and outdoor wear. One illustrated. Of wool in brown, green, tan and Pekln. Some of the jackets show plaits ; mannish collars and pockets are featured in all. The modish skirts have chic belt and pockets. Top Coat3, $32.50 Sports styles of plaid Enalish tweed in &reen, brown and ox ford. They nre cleslKiif d with ilecp plait in back, nnrrow belt with bucklo trimming, mltclicd cults nnd largo clepr pockets. Fome othr styles of poplin nrc well tailored nnd attractively lined with flowered hIHc. Nnvy b,lua and black One pictured. .it Brothers Second Floor Glorious Easter SILKS In a Wealth of Colorings Lose no time if you c.rc to ap pear in the Easter nromenndo in a silk costume befitting the occa sion. These beautiful weaves at rea sonable cost are excellent suggestions. $4.50 to $5.50 Printed )$ O Mk SILKSi -TO:i Lovely foulards in attractive patterns r.id stylish polka dot effects; also radiums in floral designs and figures. Stunning color combinations. &K33 e cacrf Gr Women's and Children's Hosiery and Underwear M Rlack.Silk Stocking $( ti,,. rmrrhnso croatly lessens the cost ) of Women's fine Easter Hosiery. Hich spliced heels, double soles, reinforced mercerized tops. , ,, "i ' - ; ' Women's 75c )Alf Women's Cotton Vests Lisle Stockings '?'' Rfirulnr 0 ,t,., Mercerircd. Black, white nnd size oSC I se OOC colors. Some "htrhtly irregular, j ',.,. ..... '' i jtiuui'u, unv necu unu sieeve- Changcable Taffeta Silks, $4.98 Handsome two-tone effects in light and dark colors 35-inch Crepe Meteor, $4.98 Wide nvige of now colors. 40 inch. Black Pussy Willow Taffeta, $4.98 Beautiful jet black. 40-inch. Novelty Georgette Crepes, $3.98 Prcttv patterns. '10-inches wide. hit Brother Firat Floor, South Sensational Sale of Big & Little Giris' White Shoes Purchase of JS00 Pairs $2.50 Values Sizes 6 to 8 $1.49 $3 and $3.50 Values Sizes8'oto2 1.69 $4 Values Sizes 3'.. to 7 '1.98 Made of closely woven fine cluck from tho fnmobs Ions-fibre Seu Island cotton. Smart lace models on ,velI-shoped natural lasts. White soles and heels. Young Women's New Low Footwear, $5.98 to $7.49 White Nubuck, patent coltskin, black and tan leathers. Lace oxfords, strap and tcngue pumps. Sizes 2'. to 7. widths AA to D in lot ..!. , Men's $12 to $15 Shoes & Oxfords, $7.95 Wonderful values! Glazed kid, trun-mctal. tan and cordo calf. Sizes C, ' .. and 7, widths, B, C, D and L. $19 Women's $7 to $12 Samole Low Shoes Short lines or this season's smari mouew. Gun-motal, nntent coltskin, white, brown and black kid. Street pumps, Colonials and oxfords, military, Cubrn and Louis heels. Welted and turned soles. hit BrothersViral F'oor, Vorth Infants' & Children's socks, i eES, agc vest3( plnin or fancy r yc, 4ac oc aac j yolte3. rancy colored tops, sizes wj to 0 . hit Brothers First Floor, South !1.95 Clearance of $4 to Sf5 Ready-to-Wear HATS This Event Is Going to Prove a Pleasant and Profitable Surprise to a Host of Women. On Sale 10 A. M. All the odds and ends from busy days of pro-Easter selling have been l)roUB!1' together in one great group, which includes medium and small shapes of satin nmltinr1 ultVi nfni rtv. istnnn r1 fttlftt'nltf stt tnfl fwimiMArl iff Vl flOlVPTS. 1 111 11 "l fancies ?M ribbon. Show handling, Three sketched. No mall or 'phont or&tu A - M't ' m I Children's Hat, $1.98 Various chic shape3 and plowing colors. I HOc Flowers, 25c TlnH.t . .- . lm. nlaA ,,tS hit Brothers Firm Hoor North IrW mf Mi "M IhTfiM ff'MW The Most Notable Sale of Its Kind This Season! Boys' Easter Suits High-grade makes from the best-known Boys' Clotliicro in the country $10, $12.50, $13.75 to $25 Manly Norfolk style coats with plaited back, belt, slash or patch poijkcts; trousers have doublo sea.ts and knees. Sturdily half-lined or full lined with moh?Jr. Mnny are Two.I'antn Suits. Choose from fancy cheviots, cassimeres and homespuns in pinstripe designs and mixtures of brown, gray and blue. Sizes 7 to 18. Boys' Blue Serge Confir mation Suits $12.75 & $15 Plaited Norfolksj peg! trousers. Seams taned. Sizes 0 to 18 years. ;K4 .iSaibaisYWtQuriiiB !., .,.,E,Tr- , , s- , ., - MfcalMiirftf i nft r i " " V-i r - T"fi- c 'fr Men's Spring Suits A Wonderful Showing The moat completa nnd most moderately priced display tn the city. $30 to $53.50 Mnlnrltv urn atrlctlv all-wool. Plentlt of Hue I blue serges and flannels. Also unHnlahed woriteds, I i plenelnB checks nnd mixtures. Lit Brothers Qecona Floor, 7tn Htrtet New ltestaurai iL Extraordinary One-Day Featurel $22 Felt & Hair Mattresses, $17.85 Full 45-pound, roll edRo, fancy Btrlns tlcklns, All regular I" ... uoll Made In our own fnctory according to Htrlot sunltnry rfRUlntlons loor or 'I'hone Orders Filled. I At Brothers 1'OUrtn i Among Our Excellent Easter Assortments for Juveniles These kxtra bpeclal .Ouerings Appear . Girls' Snappy Spring Coats, $10.9o Checks, navy serge and covet cloth J"Vh? some navo sine popnn collars, others Dock ets and belt. Sizes 8 to 14. One pictured. ................iti Little Girls' Coats. $7.98 Shepherd plaid with inlaid silk poplin I collar ana cults, nockets and te be t I Figured lining. Sires 2 to 6. One pic tured. , Flapper Coats, $16.98 goldtono, silvertone and English Of tweed. straight lino effects Sports nnd full length models, also I M White Dresses. $8.98 Persian luwn, voile tvnd" organdie, loco trimmed. Kutticd plaited skirts and sat in ribbons, Sizes 8 to 14. Alt Brothers Second Floor T St ot Kveryt.Mnff I(w4 fMtrfhvk Flor of Our Nw BulMlnj.Jth ft tfwWU-lkk fX3r ,fti
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