I is"' V,H '1 .tUV v v s- , Vf1 3 i u-' 0 J s 1 i -r ' ' 0: I u It I.T I i tflv t'l i I f i - iBfG MASS-MEETING TO 'SCHOOL GIVES PAGEAfJT AD TEACHERS I Danger of i structors Shortage of li n Schools Next Yoar Will Be Discussed JFELS OUTLINES PLAN Tic wnnt to set tnnrrlocl. bill run' I J And hero it l. opringtiiiio. ntul In-'" J Hot. ft.rt thlrtj jcarn nM. Hut tlinl , doesn't nmkc iin.i real iliflVreiiri'. HiM ' probably have to unit until lic' lift l nfori lie rciiilil onrn piiutmli innnc.i i frnclilnc in the I'ltllnilolpliin scliool to , warrant IiIk tnlfinij Dip pi-Ioii Mpp. i And think of Hip girl This imi'ticiilHr in ii ii - wlio run-full. withholds hi nnnip 1 now eimiing pvpiiiiii: J 300 aftpr tlnpp pui of tpni'liiMK '" thp PhllndplpliiH "iliool Dtiriiis thiit time Ills pxpi-nips Iiuvp inrrcftM-il SIMM1 and bis incomp lm lnriini'cl $".!Mi mnl he hnR bppn milling to hN tPiichine m como SltOll h .M'Hi- by doing outiip -.'ork , Of thitt tm niPii tPHrhPi in tin Ontrnl High School, tivont.i -tii" will. ftceordhic to 1'iofpssor Cnlun All vhniiRp. Iihvp to pi-n S.'tlMI op iiioip ilnr I ins thp pominK Mininipr m makp pniN meet. 200 South Philadelphia High Pupils I Take Part In Affair Chninwlrrs of lllbllcnl fume lived ngnln laM night when thp girlie of thp I South IMiilntlolpliia High School pre 'rntril -tln pageant. "Kings and Men." 1 in thp itiuliUiriiiin of thp school. t NhIuiiic. Delilah. Hip (iicen of Shcba. Until nml Nnoini, Mid. of. poiiikp. Hip i Municipal mighty men of tliosp ilit.ii. were, nnjn- rliiilrcl. 'I'll c dnni'liig gitl of King llrrod's court aln lentil ml in tho piny .s Olive Kl Unit, of Hie Mnglisli department. niTitngpil tin- iiffiiir mid coached thp jontlifnl performer. i Tin cant was made up of iiioip Hihii ,200 girln from thp school. Thp princi- I pals of ili cast were dcunette t'orn. Ilplla Top. Minnie .nngwlll, Kli.nMli IHe.ilur. illiznbetli llerntpln. Angplirn I I'etrelln. Clniri We, OpheIJa l.u 1 Motiacn. KhIp SilierniHii. Hop Keltnnti. Molllp Ileixkovitr.. Kstlipr Miller. K- IpIIp Suthitid. S.iliiu Itinenstock, Alice l'eppprs. Heie Poniskv. Surah Wil- Herman. etec-c-.i ltnlilovitz. l.pim I l.tituermiiu. Mitirrvii Hoot, Hosp (Siren 1 and Yetta Shiffrin The pageant will Iip repented this SEE CIVIC DISASTER IN LOW PAY SCALE poller which cannot be aide-stepped In any honest effort to dcvlso employment atnndnrds. Among other tilings, It will be1 necessary to decide whether the bonus system H to be contlni'ed or not; (o what extent the current market value of services rendered hy city employes In to be taken ns a guide In Axing calarles and wages J to whnt extent Iho cost of maintaining a given ntnmlnril of living la to be tnken ns n guide ; whether n dis tinction in pny is to be titmle between Hues of work usually performed by sin gle persons and lines of work usually performed by persons with fninlllps to support , Floor Gives Way Under Truck A liirgt iiioioi truck, laden with ,S! pounds of saltpeter, luoke through Hie limn of the North Hrniid Street (laragc. Itro.td and Wetiimrelninl stieets. short l ticfoie l! o'cloi'K thi morning, aud injured Ilrnii (' Held. lO'-'S Ninth Wiiinork stieet. the giirnge uitiuiiKpr. I lie Iniik hclniigcd !o tin A. & II Research Bureau Warns of "Underpayment in All Departments LAUD STANDARDIZING WORK Inequalities of pay and gross undci ' pnttnetit In nil eitj departments-. Hu'l bureau of inunlrip.il rrjenich declared today, nttist be corrected or disaster ivill follow. Tim liornsn ennrpssed gratification because the uork of stnniUrdir.ing join and pay in thp city's service is now un der wiy nftcr six vears of effort. In a bulletin the bureau continued: The Civil Service Commission, in proceeding with this wotk. is currying out the mandate of the new city charter mn which lenuires the commission to -III' I II... l.- ......!.. 'I'l.Ar U linn- siHiiunroiri- int;TMiu. im. .-. ..... per. also the mandnte of actual cotuli- J tions in tin uty sprice whirli call limit -ly for sonic constructivp measure of i correction Thp inequalities of pay for 'similar work, the lack of definite lines of promotion, and the gross underpaj inent in pincticnlly atl departments of I tin city government cannot lie pi i milled Hae to lncieae Inroims The leal pennltj to the cliool s Mem ll is declared to be not t tin t the leni hers., s have to uoik outside ot cnooi noiii pnt out tnat their worn iimsi ne niiRiiciaii.i re,muneratiie instead of advuiicing iliem in education It Is to thrush out thi situation, in ..form the lifihlii- of conditions nml in .! '.I... I .1 .....1.1 in nnu n shmiuou io no i iii"ui't older to , Trm King l o . or Orange. . .1 . am liail lieeli pill III Hie glllllge oier lllglll. , ., i., ,. I, Inline wlllioot illllt lloiv f ii Hi (his situntion I nnnrecinted b. those in doM-nt tunc li with conditions is evidenced by the fact Muding iicnr hi. against the door He w:is taken to Hie Samaritan I'ltul I I ..! .1.1 ..... i.:u ... ....!.. II whs i i-iiik iiiiirii urn mi- ill, .in. irh ,-,. l...i. lh., M....I- -i-n. Leil nmlee Hi.- ing lllsnslel welrht of the front wheels The tlllek in tne present contiuion hi mw iiiiuie I iitii- loriinro unci itiisiipii hi ii. who . . ...... Sorv(.p ('. City Hall Addition It Defeated W'oixlliiil'.i . N. .1.. Mill i7 -Almnr l.add has finally won out in his refusal 'that n miiM meeting nf citizens has to sign the i ontiact for a Sl'J.000 add! been called for toinonow night at the ! turn to flip citj hall althougli council AcRclemi of Music j instructed the citj .cilicitnr to sh(,iv t,P I "Finding the iiioiipv for teiic hers" i major whcie he us wrong in nni wf alary increases is not o haul us iiibiii signing tlie necessary papers. .people think." said Maurice Pels IihIh.i . In support cif tin citizens' committee , arranging the mass meeting at utile ii; Kdward W link will fireside "The board hou has several lnunlieilj thousand dollars of curienl funds which II IIRS SPI asilie lor llllllillll rrmiis uimi qulpmeut The schools iindoiibtedh need rppnits and equipinenr far in jceas of the amounts spt aside. Teachers Are Kvseutial "It is licit proposed to subtitle t one rent from these items, although if, Philadelphia vealh had to choose lie- i tween repairing teachers and icpairing, jbuildings, it would surelj choose the greater good and repair the teachers. I "The law aj tin bimid null issue 1 bonds for repairs and equipment. It is j Found business otdinarili to iiroviile for recurring annual charges for re- j pairs and equipment out of ciiTrcnt oudget). ' ) "It is just ac sound business ami perfectly legal to recognize an ciuei - i Jgency like too low salaries, and a teacliet i shortage hi pa.iing for repair and' .equipment out of bonds to he sold the departmental othcinls, and the phi ployes appear to be bpartllj in favor of the' standardization program. TIip task undertaken by Hip t'iii! Service Commission is not an uisy one It involves devising stat dards of work, of qualifications for appointment, nml of compensation affecting more than rJ.Ollrt municipal cmp1oic The coin mission will be required to pass upon man, knotty questions of emploimpnt Boy Hurt Playing Ball AVhilp running to first hasp in a imsc tball game at (raver's lane. Chestnut 'Hill, twelve-year-old John Shortnll. of 36i! East Pen street, slipped and frm itured his .kg He was treated at the cRermantoiin Hospital Gifts for Ushers S. Kind & Sons, mo chestnut st. PIAMOXP MEnHANTS JEIVEI.ERS SIIVnnSMITHS i i I. Because retailers are giving away their profits no use losing one's head over the so-called price panic. Until wool, cotton and labor come clown, clothing costs will persist. However a backward season prompts a general REVISION and affords an opportunity to indicate sympathy with every legitimate ten dency toward lower prices. SUITS OVERCOATS $45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 Now $38.50 " 43.50 " 48.50 M 53.50 " 58.50 " 63.50 " 68.50 " 73.50 M 78.50 i Not only clothing but Hats and furnishings at decided revisions. No restriction in this revision you may have your money back if you want it. Ferro G Co. Inc Clotkurt & Outfitt Agents for Rogers Peel Clothes ChfavutSftKtjfJimiaw HALLAHAN'S 50th Anniversary Special Mary Jane Pumps Patent leather, of course, with neat tailored bow. Lasted to insure perfect fit. Thoroughly well made and sure to please you. Sizes 6 to 8 Sizes Sl to 2 .95 3 AS Which Means a Saving of About Half UALLMiAKQ IJlGOOD SHO.ES3JP 919-921 Market St. fiOth & Chestnut Sts. 5601-06 Gcrmantown Ave. 4028-30 Lancaster Ave. I 271G-18 Gcrmantown Ave. Branch Stores Open Every Evening Following Mr. Wana maker's Example from this date until further notice, WE WILL SELL AT A DISCOUNT OF 20 from our regular prices, the following high grade merchandise: Leather and Fancy Goods Social Writing Paper Brass Novelties and Cutlery Electrical Appliances Unique Home Furniture Desk, Floor and Fancy Lamps TToaJCInd, STATIONERS ENGRAVERS Chestnut Street at Ninth Tls'rnHE'HasKinsnigii WINDSOR ROOMlio4 CheatnutSt, 11 SOUTH 15th ST. Founded In 1894 Men's Cldthes One-Third Off 45 suits & topcoats $30.00 $50 suits & topcoats $33.33 $55 suits & topcoats $36.67 $60 suits & topcoats $40.00 $65 suits & topcoats $43.34 The original prices, which are still upon the garments unchanged, were marked very, very low. A deduction of one-third will be made at time of purchase, which means that you buy them far below the retail cost. Our entire fine stock of suits and topcoats figures in this event, without a single reservation. NOTICE Owing to the extreme reduction, sales can be made for cash only. Our guar antee, however, accom panies all goods as heretofore. Alterations at cost. SALE BEGINS THIS MORNING AT 9 A. M. M f I EffK . n. M 1B f i Jt 4 I BH IEH ' Grate bars repaired without dumping the fire 1 Ilniinil. ,..f Frrii Per tmtuil 111W .Ciuikrfii limlnn . Ucativu with t(i.(.i, meain and hut utttri It'ni'tii .tlr nml I'ip'lf'i Furnace. (In' Conl nml Combination 'ciiiyn H'cicr Jlcntem imil Laundry Stows. auraat Heaters. ,i our Kuolory Show r.imn inn iiihv inhpot tlm oiitire A'OVM.TV 1 1 n Stnin wn iiiftUn all lypcH of Hcatinif anil 1V10K1111.' .miHi'.itu out ailvlrn la unurcliirtircd Slinuld ii crriilp lini' lirnjik in :. VnVI.'I.'I'V Siclo Food Iloilor, neither timo nor hnt is lost. NOVELTY f!rato Rnrs :uc entuushed in pairs. Knch innr oppratcs a an indepcn ciptit unit. When making tppairs the only part of the flip clisturbod is that part im mediately ovor the broken hai. Thp heat continue, to pour into the upper building as though nothing had happened. When the fire goes dead in an t,pot it may be dumped and lebuilt in that spot. And as you add sections to the Novelty Side Feed Hoiler you do not add an inch to the depth of the grate. That means uni form feeding easy feeding and conse quently a clean, even fne. These aro hut two of tin many distinc tive NOVELTY feutuies that niaWe Novelty Side Feed Hoiler,s so valuable whprn con htant heat cheap hent and olume of heat are essential. And Flex-O-Tuf iron conMiuction is ns'surance of sturdiness and long life. ABRAM COX STOVE COMPANY American and Dauphin Sts. (American it between Second and Third Sti ) 77i Old ft and Largest Manufacturers of Higli-Clast Heating and Cooking Apparatus, 73 Tear in Philadelphia. An inventory is serious business Iiuthcsc days' of price;uncertainties'Athe goods and materials you have on handimay be worth double what you paid .for .them, if you figure replacement costs. But they may be worth less than you paid for them; there's no telling what prices will do. You may find some very careful adjustments necessary in figuring your inventory. Maybe you know exactly what to do; most , good business men are wise in their own business. But you'll find in June SYSTEM a very useful article on "Adjusting Inven tories" by a man who knows. Making a friend for life You'd like to do thatwith every customer you have; there arc ways of doing it, which you may easily adopt if you want to. You'll get some suggestions on it in an article on this sub- ject in System for June. W hat we learned from the mistakes of ethers Some men don't leafn'cvcn from their own mistakes; you knowsuch men. Learning from the mistakes of others is quite an art. Read some good sense about it in System for June. The June 'issue !of4 System 'isinowonsthc news-stands? It will cost you 25 cents;'' you'll get a copy if you don't wait too longjthey sell fa.st. If. the! news-dealer is "sold tout" $3rpays for a year's subscription. mmm THE MAGAZINE OF BUSINESS Published by A. W. SHAW COMPANY. Chl(t, NewYetk. London -. 'i -ia----- H -- - - - - - a J I I zssk i 71 l "ci-ik f " V ' I V. v. , iA ,. ... ..... f. ?'"! XJ-1..V . ,0?:. --..T:-l?Ji.j..iV.,x.-. i?tW-..i'..a..'g.. fjvat. ytWtS't, !..
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