!' t ,,, -.'Jrv;, . U i laV ' H EVENING PUBLIC LEDaEfcPHIL'AJLEa UOWM'tkY 'ftbytfJJto - . ' : . I . i. i i .1 . i 4AnitJkw 'V v. i.l w , V" M ;Wfl i LFGION FOR 19 TO PREPARE TWOHELD AFTER ACCIDENT 920 ASSEMBLY HEAR MASS Maximum Membership Urged to Boost State Posts' Voting Strength NO. 174 HOLDS SMOKER T)nnMtitl nntiln'a nt t it t ntt-nn It 1 1 f Tin ccorul nnniml national i-onvcntlon of the American Legion will ileiicutl upon lta paid-up membership us ut the unto of August '.Ni. U)2(. The 1l)JO con Tention of the- World War Veterans' or eniilr.ntion will tnkc place in Cleveland. O.. September 27 Thin nnnnunccnient wan inade from national Legion headquarters in In dlanapoilK. The importance of thi i question to legiouarles here and tnrorughotit the state it being lmpresed upon the membership through the , posts, and all post commandero are be ing urged to increase the size of their , pout as greatly ns possible in tne next nrra inctiiiiir. The fctiitcmcnt from national head quarter rend in part : The American Legion's constitution ' provides that "each department shall be entitled to five delegates and one ad ditional delegate for eich thousand members whose current due have been received by the national treasurer thirty days prior to the meeting of aid con vention " The 1020 convention will be held on September 27 in Cleveland. (1. In ac cordance with the constitution. August 28 is the date on uhirli the otins strength of each Mate department will be determined upon the basis of the amount of dues received at national headquarters up to and including that dav. The national treasurei lias mailed to tach state department a statement showing the amount of -dues received up to the close of business on March 31. This statement should show each state headquarters the extent of its task to collect unpaid dues, po that its actual Toting strength may Approximate its en rollment. Another factor that must be con sidered in this ronneetiim W the further provision of the constitution that "dele tates shall be chosen at department con Tentlons to be held nt less than two weeks before the national convention." Harry Inger-oll pot. N 174. enter tained its members and i-itors nt a tmoker in the Lorraine Hotel. Broad treet and Kairmount avenue. Saturday evening. Harry H. Tully. the com mander, presiding This post has en joyed a significant growth, and now numbers more than -100 In fact, it stands among the leaders iu the city, both numericalli and in influence Conducting their own drie fur ex oldiers. the O-car H (Jr.iber Post. No IK. has opened headquarttr- at 1323 "Walnut street. aDd centered it efforts particularly during Fridav and Satur day. II X. McMurraj. the adjutant. declares that the campaign lias brought added strength to the post and that it has also revived the interests of the members. ft k, unsGom have always been known for moderate prices and high-class foods. We have stood consis tently and resolutely against profiteering and price inflation. The 20 and 30 per cent reduc tions look strange to us why, we have never made 10 per cent on our sales in all our 40 years' experience. We are with the people for lower prices all the time and not occasion ally. Hanscom's Fancy Groceries, Pastry, Candies Delicatessen Restaurants r 12.12 MrtrUrt 81. A ISmfirliea I flSESEl EESSSI EES23 For the finest look ing front porch you've ever had use Outside LAVA-VAR Varniah. On in a jiffy dry almost as quickly, sun cannot blister it. Water won't harm it. , The lonR-lasting, lus trous, tough, elastic LAVA-VAR resist scratches, heel marks and wear on porch steps, floor, railings, pillars, front door and all outside woodwork. At Your Dealer's All Colon and Clear Felton, Sibley & Co., Inc. Philadelphia. ilanu factum t ' Cflttri I'alnti nnd amtthei since H&i t-ll J pecroi asK'JaH asaWVaH rmmm VWSIDE GARNISH .HftjxijLv" Drivers of Wagons Arrested After Crash Into Trolley Benjamin Pellewltz, eighteen years old, Twelfth street and Moyamenslng avenue, and lienjamiu Giascr, seventeen years old, giving an address on Fitz gerald street, were held In S300 ball each for further hearing by Magistrate ...,,. -, . . 0 . itj O'llrlen at the Twelfth and Pine streets I Military Fiold Services Held police station this morning, as the re- ; P. . . - . suit of an accident at Tenth and South Statue of Recently oan- strectH last night. Iloth young men are employed by Henry Horowitz, n teaming contractor, Third nnd Carpenter streets, to de liver pnpers in South Philadelphia. Ac cording to the police, they are In the naoit or racing each other's wagons along the deserted Ktrects. Picturesque ceremonies marked the Lute last nijht. Pcllcwitz and Ctloscr I celebration of a solemn military field are said to have driven over South I mn Jesterday in memorv of the re street at a high rate of speed, and cently canonized Joan of Are. The at the corner of Tenth and South streets ceremonies took place at Harrowgate Pellewitz drove into a south-bound trol- Square, Kensington avenue and Tioga ley car. His horse was badly injured, street, and were attended by more than the wagon almost completelv over- lfi.000 persons. turned, but Pellewltz was " unhurt. Many of the clergymen in attend uiaser. driving close behind, also drove ance sow service In France during the luto the tangle, but was unharmed. .world war. 15,000 FOR SI. JOAN D1C1 onized Patriot FATHER WOLFE CELEBRANT The Iter. Joseph I. N. Wolfe, of St. Patrick's Church, state chaplain of the American Legion, officiated. The dea con nnd subdeacon were the Revs. ph A. Hayes, assistant rector of Edward's Church, and Martin .1. mch. assistant rector of St. Francis Xavlcr's. The Very Rev. Joseph A. Whitakcr,. chancellor of tho archdio cese, preached, his sermon being a i eulogy of the mold of Orleans. He told I of the girl of Domremy who saved her , country from n weakling king In 140 and who exemplified lu the purest nnd most devoted way patriotism and re ligion, hearkening to one that she might give supreme effort to the other, i Prominent members of the clergy nnd 1 war workers reviewed the narndo on i stand on Tioga street, east of Kensing ton avenue. Among those present were Monsiguor Crane, who represented Archbishop Dougherty; Dr. P. F. (flrouri nnd Lieutenant Colonel Krnest Lupinll, members of the French Colony in Philadelphia: P. II. Mason, who was present nt the beatification of Joan of Arc In Rome, ten years ngo : John r. I.eary, formerly publicity director of the Knights of Columbus in southern France, nnd Dr. M. X. MncXell, of the Rrltlsh-American War Veterans. T Qlrl Ftla on Dish; It Cut On her way to an ice cream store yesterday, Minnie Fleas, six years old, 1820 North Twenty-ilrst street, slipped and fell, causing a dish in her hand to break and cut an artery. She suffered from loss ot blood and was taken to tho Women's Homeopathic Hospital. TH E finest saws are protected against rust with Hough ton's Rust Veto without staining the steel surfaces. E. F. HOUGHTON & CO. 240 W. Somerset Street Philadelphia i .. n Tim iili oiiruii; Invest even a small deposit now. You can pay balances from time to time during the summer. The money you save by buying now will prove this one of your wisest invest ments of the year. 1115 CHESTNUT ST. (OPPOSITE KEITH'S) Final Clearance Free fur storage until Fall on every piece of fur pur chased during the fur clearance. Furstoraae in our pie dry-air storage plant. A mini mum of expense and trouble, a maximum of comfort and saving. A fcu T5I& En tire Spring Fur Stocks Reductions Up to 50 Off Fine Furs, Fur Coats, Fur Coatees, hFur Scarfs, Fur Capelets & Choker Scarfs ggf85 STARTING TODAY This Is the Last Horn Everything Has Got to Go We are now going to line up for our big Fall business. We will be too busy to bother much with present stocks, and acting on the Forbes policy of quick sales with a low margin of profit, every piece of fur in stock must go. Prices have been ruthlessly slashed and profits in the same ratio. FUR COATS Clearance Reductions Up to 50ft Off Visualize for yourself our always lowest fur prices in town with another 50 r 'v drop. If we can really make that sink home to the women of Philadelphia every woman in town who has' furs in the back part of her mind will be on hand today. Marmot Coals Tun Sport Model Natural Muskrat Coats . . . Australian Sesl Collar and Cuffs Nutria Coats ThrM-quarter Inicth Mo.ll Australian Seal Coats Hkunk and AuMrallan Opcuum Collar and cuffs Raccoon Coats Kull I'uitkI I)arK Hklr French Seal Coats Sj'unl bi(Ulrrrl Collar un'1 fuffn Australian Opossum Coats .Sporty Full FUre Mod.l Jap Mink Coat Smart Sports lln.1.. Hudson Seal Coat.'. kjnk lleawr urn! Nature qulrrfl il .r and ' uff-i Mole Wrap T-tmmi"l vih lUihf .11 Ko lnk Natural Squirrel Coat . . . ifi' Lurk Sic . STOLES ..j9 :n Australian Seal $29.50 165.00 Nat. Squirrrl 89.S0 liio.00 Hudson Sral. 89.50 145.00 MoIp toles 79.50 150.00 Kohnskv 89.50 145.00 .lap Mink 79.50 .'195.00 Natural Mink . 275.00 225.00 Skunk Stoles . . 124.50 225.00 Aust Opossum 124.50 Krilui'd From . .$155.00 2 15.00 215.00 250.00 295.00 395.00 495.00 195.00 525.00 595.00 595.00 Now $89.50 145.00 145.00 149.50 195.00 275.00 345.00 375.00 375.00 395.00 445.00 SPECIAL! LARGE WOLF SCARFS Regular Price $29.50 .S t u n ninu animal e f foct scarf- i n taupo blown and black. :$ ii ' I - ' 1 Hm'V" FUR COATEES Clearance Reductions Up to 50cc Off Rcrturrri From Now Taupe Nutria.. $225.00 $145.00 Stunnlnc sports model. Very special. Taupe Nutria.. 350.00 245.00 Handsome brocaded silk lining. Hudson Seal... 225.00 145.00 Kim Heloited nMns , very exceptional. Hudson Seal... 395.00 295.00 r li stious HkiiiB . handsomely lined Beaver 350.00 245.00 ery luxurious looklnc garment. Moleskin 350.00 245.00 l ltra-Mnart and erv effective Australian Seal 245.00 165.00 . rv dr".s rl" li looking modfl. ' Hudson Seal... 275.00 195.00 l4 Price Sale FUR CHOKERS Every Fur Choker in the Entire Magnificent Forbes Fur Choker Stocks Goes at Half Price GET THE IDEA RKJHT ii w m M DUo and M Taken Off ore from the old rejnJlar marked prices (the prices we have been selling the furs at) . Blue chalked price on back of ticket is the actual price you pny. Tlifa ntil nrlm Skin Effect Natural Squirrel $1J.50 Skin Australian Opossum 24.50 Skin Jap Kolinsky 29.50 Skin Jap Mink 39.50 Skin Fitch 45.00 Skin Natural Mink 49.50 Skin Stone Marten 55.00 Skin Hudson Bay Sable 89.50 Skin Jan Sable 110.00 FUR SCARFS $24.50 Taupe Wolf. ..$12.50 24.50 Kamchatka Wolf 12.50 24.50 Hlack Wolf . 12.50 24.50 Australian Seal 1250 34.50 Solid Fox. . 17 go 45.00 Solid Rnccoon.. 24J50 49.50 Taupe Lynx 2950 r9.50 Skunk 39 50 75.00 Jap Cross Fox 44'go SPECIAL! FOX CHOKER SCARFS Regular Price $34.50 Solid ani mal effect pieces taupe brown. 1 n and HI t..JU 19.50 Skin Baum Marten 125.00 Skin Hudson Bay Sable 125.00 Skin Fisher 145.00 Skin Hudson Bay Sable 175.00 You pay $10.00 10.00 12.50 19.50 24.50 29.50 34.50 49.50 57.50 64.50 69.50 74.50 94.50 Liberty Bond and Purchasing Agents' hrderAccepted 1 , i 1 :; li!! i i' ; : ':' n : 1 . iii: 1 . I I 'I ' i i: 1 . 1 ' iii! 1 1 . :: i ('Mi 1 I '. I 'I I 'I 'I '1 'I :: 1 1 :;; ::: :;:; Hi :'! iii " :::: ' 1 i I I !::: ' 1,4 X. t.t ' ! hw ww "Cfe. v.'Vk-E'' 4UF?Fuaar 1 'i u .irxsi?, n. i. - : I Iii li: : 1 This Quaint and Handsome Mahogany-finish Colonial Suite, $295.00. pieces, Ths Colonial Period, with Its wealth of charm and quaint ilmDllclty, hat often been employed by.4he Furniture makers to expreta their highest Ideal of native American craftsmanship. The stately formality of the high Poster Bed brings vividly to mind the comfortable and luxurious grandeur of the Interiors of our Grandfathers. The above Suite, In the skill of Its workmanship and excellence of finish, can be favorably compared with some of the best heirloom creations, and will Impart a fine and delightfully cheerful atmosphere to any Bedroom. . t Suites at Savings of at Least 25 ( " ' ' i i - - ... i -ii iinananiiiiiip ... i i m,L . f i . . : . . j Va hiac riiofMalrA Wn. T aiUsvO X llttl JLTXM.J1VV, T T ai Against High Prices In The Home The Best Evidence That This tore Is Affording Tremendous Help To Thousands In Reducing Living Costs, Is Found In The Unmatched Values That Are Bringing Innumerable Customers Here To Buy. Rntfpi Fllt-nWnvn nt- Inwnw nwinnii Una liiuin fltn wnln lt.n f i forty years! Money-saving advantages for Customers that account for i i this Rtli,t,a rian frnm o otnnll ohnn 4n 4a lnminanf nnoifSnn in 1. - T ii niture World. Far-sighted purchases, great manufacturing activities, huge and constant outgo, inexpensive location, acres of floor and storage space, and the minimum cost of doing business all have brought considerable of this vast, diversified and wonderfully charming display of Furniture here for your selection at prices 20 to 30 below what it would cost to replace it today. Advantages that make it almost impossible for the Van Sciver Store to be outdone anywhere, at this or any other time, in the magnitude ot its stocks or the superiority of its values. Comparison is the most convincing of all tests, and careful householders are invited to apply it. See for yourself how this Great Store, as a matter of course, and an obligation to its cus tomers, is helping to reduce the expenses of the household, so far as Furniture and Home Furn ishings are concerned, by making every dollar go further here than is possible any other place in the country. iii! us i;i i; !;:: :: ::' if 'It i 1: .: '. i i i i 7 '"i :' i I i 1 i v. !0 , .j 'I Living Room Overstuffed Suite, spring scat, loose cushions, Tapestry covered, 3 pieces, $250.00. Overstuffed Suit, spring seat, loose cushions, Tapestry covered, 3 pieces, S395.00. Overstuffed Suite. Mahogany frame, Tapestry - covered, loose cushion seat, 2 pieces, $365.00. Overstuffed Suite, spring seat, Tapestry-covered, 3 pieces, Special $195.00. Cane-und-Mahogany Suite, up holstered Velour covered seat, 1 pillow; 3 pieces, $225.00. Cane-nnd-Mahognny Suite, seat upholstered in blue Ve lour, 3 pieces, $195.00. Cane-and-Mahogany Suite, seat upholstered in blue Ve lour, 3 pieces, $165.00. Dining Room Dining Room Suite, Walnut (William and Mary Style), 4 pieces $313.00. Dining Room Suite, Walnut (Louis XVI Style), 4 pieces $337.50. Dining Room Suite, Jacobean Oak, 4 pieces $145.00. Dining Room Suite, Mahogany finish, Walnut and Golden Oak (Queen Anne Style), 4 pieces $309.50. Dining Room Suite, Jacobean Oak, 4 pieces $229.00. Dining Room Suite, Walnut (Louis XVI Style), 4 pieces $327.00. Dining Room Suite, Walnut (Queen Anne Style), 4 pieces $316.00. Dining Room Suite, Mahogany or Walnut (Queen Anne Style), 10 pieces $550.00. Bedroom Bedroom Suite, Walnut or Ma hogany (Louis XVI Style), 4 pieces $365.00. Bedroom Suite, Mahogany fin ish (Adam Style), 4 pieces $194.50. Bedroom Suite, Walnut (Louis XVI Style), 4 pieces $346.00. Bedroom Suite, Walnut (Queen Anne Style), 4 pieces $325.00. Bedroom Suite, Mahogany or Wnlnut (Adam Style), 4 pieces $425.00. Bedroom Suite, Ivory finish (Louis XVI Style), 4 pieces $350.00. Bedroom Suite, Walnut (Col onial Stylo), 4 pieces $284.00. Bedroom Suite, Walnut (Adam Style), 4 pieces $293.00. Sun Parlor, Porch and Cottage Furniture BndsoamnCd ??ffl.tSd 'Xup,ineV variety of beautiful color combinations. Cane, Wicker, Willow, Rush Fiber and Old Hickory. Rugs That Are Now in Big Demand OLATHA GRASS RUGS A new hlpment of tho llnest Hubs made In .mr lea. Colorings and drslKiiH ua well an quality nrj Incomparable. In the much wanted OxlL' anil S.3xl0. ilzrs. .Special nilfh Grade Senmlem AxmtnMer Rugs, one of the beot fcnown raukea U.J2 ft. at $07.00. T..o. n,l r.1 Cl,.n,l Our facilities for tho cleaning and Btornpe of Carpets and Itugs are unsur UUgS Cieaneu anu OlOiea pmjed. Oriental Kubs washed and repaired by native experts. The best of all l'ralrle Crass Hues on tho market. Not only well made and durable but these Hugs come in a variety of dainty and handsome dcsleiis and pleasing color effects. Suitable for Torch, Sun Par lor, Living Koom or Ilcdroum. All reasonably priced. 0x0 ft. size, S1K.OO) 8x10 ft. (17.S0) 0x12 ft. 11H.7J ANGLO-PERSIAN RUGS PORCH SHADES Vudor Shades are the best and most durable slat shade made, luivlug ventilating and self-bang-lug features. Keep out the sun and let In the nlr. Fine and rich lu appearance. In the follow ing widths, each Hhado liavlug'7 feet 0 iurues (Iron: 4 ft. Wld $3.40,0 ft. wide . .$9.00 0 ft. wide 6.00 9 ft. wide . . 10.00 7 ft. wide 7.60 I 10 ft. wide 11.00 CRETONNES UNUSUAL The kind to give tho desired touch of color to the porch. Appropriate for hangings uud chnlr coverings, or to Impart a cheery touch to Bedroom or Living Room. A rich nnd varied assortment of designs and colorings attractively priced at 23c to tl.'ti per vril. Handsome Couch Hammock, ' $42.50 This iiiai .iiwiit .. t.,1 U''"fl The .' l J ft S iMtiru !: KWtW Hammock. U !.o'l 1 rvM $42.50 7y adiusta1 !' IV Xif si A 'run f' ft SJ . f I jl Uuurii. iiii Ml ?SgSSH iili' l: Couch Hammock llluttratrd Is cfntrtJ tonni in cnuiie or three hnudko&ie In doral de'lffus. It li of rxreo- nualltjr throuiliout. It Is Chain liunx, ml arm rt, unlioUterf.l ol with upiionuTru dock rut. Tubiunr !: :: , bl ma nod Kairanueu robrlc wire iiirlnm. ma nnd coaiforlnbl" and arrest tame at ths price, J42.60. Stand, $1,00 extra. Other Cretcnne rowwl rourh Hanimocka, ulth rrrlblf hack, tCi, 00. Oeod chain. hunr Hamrnooki for aa low as 112.10. Corns In and Rustic Hickory Rocker, 3G.75 Rocker, IJe .7 J $6.75 fij" .;3'j I Well-made, with rano sett anl hack. An Ideal nood for out-dours, berauae It la nrarflpallv lmn.rrlAM. to weather, ricturnque aa It la comfortable J6.76. AEU CHAIR TO MATCH, $,00. Other Hickory Keekers from U "' Business Furniture. Refrigerators and Ice Chests. Interior Decorators at Your Service. Jftp If your Grandfather Clock is in need of repair we will call for it, mend it ctS and return it with reverent care. Call Lombard 560. J. MvWmm Siivtf Gift. Manufacturers, Importers and Retailers Market Street Ferry, Camden, New Jersey Store Opens Dally at 8. SO A. Closes ax o.uv r. m. ajBL, pat Ferry Land ODDOSlte StOrl fritf Boats ' . j;i i t c ami at d.uu f. rn. iaina UDUBai.v w.'-. t 3 , .....-.;... ........ . ... ....... JJJJJJWIMJ"',J'"' WS MssssssssssssssW !( . MfvLs&x&x l y Iff' , lii4.,(. XHSBVaWaVaVaVaVaVaVaVaVaVaVaVaVaVaasBk sM SBBBBBl '"' 'ASBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBSSBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB
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