Mr -.? : i - ft,. . . -, n As . ''t ;& of' ,' f? ft r ' r "I (TRY LIST SWELLS OR POLICfCARNlVAL ro Than 650 Contestants Al ready Signed for Field Events Octobor 9 he nununl athletic cnrnlvnl of the cc the proceeds of which are turned to the pollco pension fund,, will , pincc on October 1) nt Shlbe 1'nrk. roinlsw to bo the Kirntrst affair ever lucted by the department, nptnln George S. Temffest, nsolstnnt crlntcndcnt of police, who lit the etlni? head of the committee of nr cements nnnonnced Inst nlRlit that already hnd received C."0 entries for list of track and field events, n view of the fact that the police e been restrained from soliciting or in tickets' for the carnival as was thd- custom In post years, the 1'lmf.to iiinir.H v.o. nog openea a iickci uoum nr ! mntn nmiu cii.,1. mm.1 rfMitMfif V " lit VUIU) OIAIII I1UI1 rf, I )"" fttrrOta II tlAMn ,lfl1tiH .Am l.i llln1tIUAf1 riic sale of tickets Is also going on In every unmet ponce station nna at room 22i City Half. Persons Hvlrie out of town ueturous or obtaining choice scats Pail 'ffflf. Hit.H. Ittf fanrl n mnnnv l check to Captain Ocorge 8. Tempest, viiuiiuinu oi ine nnancn committee. Ordinary good scats arc SI, Boxes aro ?. ji chair. Director Cortclyou, sneaking of the (Wiilvnl, ifalilt "I have Just been InfOrmprl lmf tl.A - tnm tltlti year s carnival Is already n- record breaker and' the end IS noty lnN sight. Sueh games as thoio thnt go to make up the annual carnival program. are not department fit nnd on their toes for their regular duty, but they give tho public n chance to sec the "general make up of the police force. "On account of tho complaints' by several of our citizens that they wero made to purchase tickets f6r the larnW val under other ndmlnlstrntl&ps, I de cided to stop the selling of all tickets by the police nnd depend on the loyalty and sonso of duty of members of the general pnbllc to come forward and buy these tickets oh their own initiative. Besides, it affords every one nil opportunity not only td help the police pension fund, but to sec a set of games worth twice the price of admission." ' Everybody Talking About Our Special Values in Hats $5 FORNEWEST Fall feltHats in new shades and colorings. They are usual $7 and $8 qualities. All sizes and shades. GENUINE VELOURS, $16.50 to $20, are in unusual demand and very popular this sea son. s WILMAM H. WANAMAKER 1217-19 Chestnut Street LONE 8COUT RALLY TOMORROW The fourth Greater Philadelphia Lono Scout rally Will take nlnee tomorrow at Belmont Olcn, Falrmount l'ark. There will be n picnic,, hike nnd field day. It is expected that morn than 200 mem. bcra of tho order In this district will attend. The events will begin nt 10 a. m. 'with nn Intertrlbc baseball garde and will conclude nt 7 p. m. (productive Hir.nll riiMH Practical Instruction , Modem I-utiorntorlrs I EDUCATIONS TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC Why Action Training Gets Results Th men who tech Transportation and Trnltlo in tho Drcxel Kvenine School are known throughout Philadelphia for their tiualnraa aurccni and teaching ability. The are hnnddnic everyday trafflc problem. Morn than 'this, they havo tho peraonallty to Impart to their students tho principle! on which thelr-own aucccaa has been built. Tronic ManaRement. as n pnaie of modern bunlncM, la aanumlne (trnfltcr Importune) jear ny year. xnouaanris or numncsa ami n Business Administration Accounting Ualeamnnshlp Advertising; Trafflo Ileal Estate I'ubllo Hpeaklnit Uuslnosa Law Engineering Mechanical i:ietrlral Structural Production Htghway Mathematics Chemistry Physics and 45 other courses ndustrial concerns oro nwnkentntr in ,hA necessity for trained traffic men. Come to Ilrexel for n persannl Interileiv or wrlta . ror 4U-P(bo Catnloe. Ilrfrlstratlon open now. DREXEL EVENING SCHOOL "It's only a Jaw mfnutea to Drcxel" 33d anil Chestnut Sts. fcs - l srs-' hq W vNBHBmm ft mwai T 7nsmm SALE OF WORLD FAMED jqqGQOOQo VS GUARANTEED NOT TO ftPEEL.BREAKOR DISCOLOR . S 24-INCH OPERA LENGTH M The Most Sensational SALE OF PEARLS EVER HELD IN PHILADELPHIA A reproduction that truly rivals the genuine. It carriesVtho same soft iri descent luster and is guaranteed not to peel, Drenit or discolor, even when immersed in water. A necklace of Richelieu leans will bo appre ciated bv any discrim inating lady of fashion. Opan Saturday Evenings Mi? Wr rmRh : teiix i .zzmar- '.-. v- - i Usual Price $30 SPECIAL SALE Every woman should avail herself of this won- derful opportunity. Remember that you are invited K to use our credit plan there arc only a limited Vj'. Jfj number of these pearls, and after they arc gone you i iiiuv iiRVpr frni nnnrini- nnnnriunuv lint: iitio. vjiiic lt ..' . " "" . "'.' :i" k. "i tomorrow morning cany, as me nuppi? mu liisi uirouRfiout the tlay. &J a A7 poorer exclusive cxedit rcj cliwi' tT7nciautM 39 North 13th Street Open Saturday Evenings in w i tYf.tynfcfl Ai! SJLlf m mm jwm I DISCUSS STREET MISHAPS Director Cortnlyou and P. R. T. Seek to Curb Fatality Increate A conference to devite means of curbing the rapid Increase in accidents on the hlfthways was called yesterday afternoon by Director Cortclyou, Sup erintendent Mills and MIrh Safety Firnt of tho Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co. Arnrdlni to the fleiirm of thn Denatt- medt of Tubllc Safety there were 188 fatal Rtreet accidents in 1U17 ; in mm, 253! in 1010, i!28, and In the eight months of tho present year, 100. Means for arousing public interest were discussed. The 1. It. T. Co. will have tyacards posted In their cars ana distribute pamphlets, printed In Kuglisli and. foreign languages, among tho school children, warning them of the possibility of accidents. Superintendent Ml nThiiii Issued strlnecnt orders to tnc lollce to -arrest all violators of the traf- Flexible Bracelet of Gold ' A Most Desirable Glft--$68M Individual square links of green gold delicate open work design ono diamond and two sapphires. S. Kind & Sons, 1110 chestnut st. DIAMOND MEnCHANTS JEWELEKS SIL.VEIISM1THS Resinol does wonders for sick skins That Ucblrtf, bumky ricfn-tromble which keepa you acratcfeing and dlreWu h a aourcc of enibiima raent, at well as of tonaant to yon. Why don't yon get rid of it tf uilng Reshwl Ointment r Phyatcbn pre scribe it constantly, lnmoatcases, St stops itching fcnuatlr and heals eruptions promptly. It W very easy and economical to t ose. Said tr sll drentsts. Reatsot OsiMsmI iKMia iwullr U d W Rtxl Sos. $y s& mm f'stiCS JI) arsr ft' Vtt m hyW ft cteSratja hiAtmj& 9&wzm x w mmMrMu iimm, fc8S5Ra2rl v . .iJ&S!SKbS??7r.,Sar 1 mm .BSms:?rm w' '2 W CiVlMiVV.liun "vvS1 l?i 'r-i u .;j V R Mi 5ri; M B&. BONWIT TELLER &CQ CHESTNUT AT 13 STREET Saturday Continuation of Annual September Sale FURS of QUALITY & FASHION V w& mi rrv.) At Prices Much Lower Than in the Regular Season M P. k afj m ? m(. "ym" 'kr GJt) sp'-t The sale has been deferred to a rather later period than is usual in order to exploit the very latest-developed Fur Modes of Distinction. And the prices quoted unquestionably prove that the values exceed any foregoing event of its kind obvious to intelligent comparison. MARMOT COATS Belted model, 36 inches long, designed on dashing, full flare lines. 145.00 LEOPARD CAT COATS Jaunty and smart sports model trimmed with contrasting fur. 165.00 HUDSON SEAL COATS 28-inch-long coat of selected dyed muskrat skins. 'A smart walking model. 195,00 HUDSON SEAL COATS Trimmed or plain (dyed muskrat), contrasting self-collar and cuffs. - - v 225.00 FRENCH SEAL COATS Dyed coney pelts, 36-inch-long model; natural squirrel collar and cuffs. 225.00 NATURAL MUSKRAT COATS 36-inch-long, full flare model, combined with seal or raccoon fur. 265,00 TAUPE CARACUL COATS 32-inch-long, full box model with belt, and contrasting fur collar- 350.00 HUDSON SEAL COATS Dyed muskrat pelts, 36-inch-long, full flare model; self-collar and cuffs. 395.00 SCOTCH MOLE COATS 36 - inch - long model with girdle, made' from selected skins. , 475.00 NATURAL SQUIRREL "COATS Made from fine blue selected skins, 30 inches long. 4dV.UV Misses' sizes. HUDSON SEAL COATS Dyed muskrat pelts; 40-inch-long, full flare model; natural skunk collar and cuffs. ccq qq HUDSON- SEAL COATS Dyed muskra 45-inch-long, full flare model, with natur. skunk collar and cuffs. cyt ( SCOTCH MOLE WRA?S 46 - inch - long model in various styles, made from selected Pelts- 650.00 NATURAL SQUIRREL WRAPS 45- and 48-inch-long model, in various styles, in se lected blue skins. gen qq NEW AND ENLARGED FUR DEPARTMENT r IN THE FIFTH FLOOR ANNPUNCEMENTS FORSATURDAYtBUSINESS KOURS ifooM 0 TO B;30 O'CLOCK! '' The Strawbridge & Clothier OpenihgExposition of Autumn Milliiiery ContinuesTo-morrow With Extra Preparations for a Very Busy Day Many Moderately-Priced Trimmed Hats Added This beautiful Display, which has delighted thousands of visitors (this week, will be increased for Saturday by dozens of new creations fresli from our workrooms, including some extraordinary values in "7"- . . s , I ' Mk Trimmed Hats, $6.50 to $15.00 jriaia8 ana ainpes nmv Among Woipen's Skirts for Autumn Harmonious shades softly blended, or dashing gay plaids and smart black-and-white effects or bewitching stripes predominate in new Separate Skirts. All arc cleverly plaited, some dark in ef fect with gay colors showing with every step $16.00 to $35.00, Black or Blue Poplin Skirts Not all silk. Two attractive models $10.00 and $10.75. Serge Skirts $5.00 to $15.00 tiy Htrnwbrldex A Clothier y rifcoml Floor. X'lllwrt Str.et Ccrrect Corsets for Young "Girls Important to select correct corsets for youthful figures. Here, in our Misses' Corset Section, aro shapely, well-fitting, comfort able models designed especially for growing girls, misses and slender women. Prices ?2.00 to $15.00. Uubbcr-top Corsets, long hips $4:50 Elastic-top Corsets, medium long hips $3.00 Lishtly-boned, 'rubber-top Corsets $2.00 Brassiercs-Oc to $7.00 i . V Hlrawbrldeo 4. Clothier' Third Floor. Market Btreot, Wtit. 'ft and Hats in the French Salon, $15.0Q to $35.00 Featuring the newest types In wide-spreading black brims, tho most exquisitely draped plaques, berets and double-brim effects, the draped Tur bans for matrons, the exaggerated tricorncs, the harlequins and the jaunty, coquettish little shapes in glorious colors, with perky little ars of velvet or a dashingly ornamented pin or buckle It's a delluhtful collection that awaits you here to-mor row, li'indreds of Hats, in every fashionable effect of the season, and hardly two alike. Also Ready-to-Wear Hats, from $3.95 to $8.95 Velour Hats in Variety, frbm $6.95 to $12 Tailored Felt Hats, from $12.00 to $15.00 .And wonderful showings of UNTRIMMED HATS and Trim mings, Veils nnd Veilings, exquisite Ribbons, Velvets and Imported Novelties. IV Straw bridge A Clothier Scond Floor, Murkot Street, Welt. Men's Autumn and Winter Suits To-order For $65.00 and $70.00 Special Prices Made Possible Through a Purchase of Woolens Because we consummated an early ' season purchase at a price - conccwion of fine woolen suitings from a .New York distributor, we can mako up these Suits at about ten dollars less than the price we should otherwise have to ask. Tho fabrics are worsteds smooth and unfinished and the patterns and colors are all distinctive, new and thorough ly correct. 1 V StrawbTldiro A Clothier Second Floor. Kast. Silk Waists . TRICOLETTE OVER BLOUSES some with saxony embroidery, some trimmed with embroidered net; long sleeves; light and dark shades- $3.95 to $5.75. PONGEE SILK tailored models, some finished with plait ing; all with long sleeves $3.00. CREPE DE CHINE in white and flesh; tucked or plaited, roll or convertible collar, long sleeves $5.75. STRIPED SILK taffetn, crene de chine and satin-stripe tub silk, in tailored styles $4.50 to $12.00. li-y strawbrl.lR Clothier Second Floor, Centre, French Gloves of the Finest French Kid Gloves, jusf un packed. Soft nd supple, with that perfection of cut, fit ,and finish that proclaim them of tho finest. Strap-wrist white Gloves, 8-button length, with fancy em broidery in white en tho backs; shown here only $8.00. Brown French Kid Gloves In smart new shades of brown, 2-clasp. Pique-sewed, with em broidered backs, $6.25 and $0.50; overseam-sewed $6.00'. (- Strawbrldin A. Clothlor AUlo 1'.', Market Street Women's Suits and Dresses At Very Attractive Prices Women seeing these Suits and Dresses are quick to recognize the downward trend of prices. And there Is an excellent assortment and all such smart models. Suits, $27.50 to $35.00 OUTING SUITS of fine wor sted jersey cloth. A particularly good belted model, in heather mixed green, brown, blue and ox ford gray, Is priced at $27.50. Others In various smart sports effects, in the heather mixtures, some with mannish collars, others with collars that close up well at the throat, $32.50 and $35,00. Suits, $35.00 to $72.50 Cheviot, smart tweeds, silver tone, tricotine, wool velour, broad cloth and duvet de laine. Some on straight lines with narrow tailored belts, some plaited and tucked, others tailored on semi fitting lines; 'som"e with fur col lars. IS -Strawbrlilse & Clothier Second Floor, Centre, Afternoon Dresses, Special, $18.75 to $25 Of crepe de chine, taffcta-and:foulard and taffcta-and-crepc'Georg-ctte. In plaited, tunic and draped styles; some finished with laco collars. lr&-- Strawbrldito &. Clothier Second Floor. Srirket Street. Women's New Fur Coats Join the Under-Price Sale Just received, .some moderately-priced ,Fur Coats, in most attractive models, and at price-concessions that mean a SAVING OF MANY DOLLARS FOR YOU. 36-lnch Genuine Russian Marmot Coats now $160.00 With reverse lower border; the fashionable bell sleeves with inner sleeves and deep reverse cuffs; large side pockets. Russian Pony Coats now $190 JJ0 to $435.00 In black and brown, beautifully marked; some plain, others with collar or collar and cuffs of contrasting fur squirrel, beaver, skunk or Australian opossum. Various lengths. . Beautiful Nearseal Coats now $250.00 to $385.00 Lovely Coats of nearseal (French coney); some entirely new models one model just received has deep shawl collar and cuffs of tho Nearseal; also beaver-trimmed models. An excellent assort ment. Ur- Htrawbrldge & Clothle- Second Floor. Filbert Street. mportant lews f Hen's flothin Seldom has such important news heen prmvrW ?tn n amoii n Ooo u..i . condense because all departments have news for our customers. In addition to the regu lar lines of new STEIN-BLOCH, HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX, "ALCO" and other models, we have many EXTRA VALUES for to-morrow: Autumn and Winter Overcoats Reduced $26.50, $32.00. $42.00 "Alco" Suits-Two Pairs Trousers Special, $46.50 $62.50 Spring Suits Reducednow $19.50, $24.50 and $29.50 bpecial at $44.50 Men's Conservative Suits of fine worsted, well tailored. Special at $37.50 Young Men's Flannel Suits ''Alco" and others all-wool, nlain colors? , exceptional value, Special at $40.00 Young Men's "Alo" Wor sted Suits, worth one-third moro. Special at $85.00 Men's Suits of tho famous Hockanum worsted; "Alco" tailoring. Worth much more. Special at $39.50 Hart, Schaffner & Marx, "Alco" and other fine Suits, medium weight, dark colors; about present wholesale value. Serge Suits Reduced With one pair of trousers, $22.00; with two pairs of trousers, $31.50. A saving of one-third. Youths' Suits. Reduced Long-trousera Suits at one-third to one-half saving $18.60 and $20.50. Men's Trousers at $8.25 and $10.75-Good styles, much below regular prices. -. Strawbridge A Clothier Second Floor, Eit. Dresses.$20.00 to $25 Serge and Tricotine Dresses., in navy blue or black. Many on straight lines, beaded, embroid ered and braided an excellent assortment. Long and short sleeves. Dresses, $37.50 to $50 High-class models of serge and tricotine, in rcdingotc and straight-line styles, also long waistcd models in tunic nnd various plaited effects, with hand some embroidery and tailored braiding. Some arc very effec tively embroidered in contrasting I coiors, ana many nave tneir enter charm in the smart little vestees and collars. Women's New Autumn Coats Charming models of wool velour in plain and silvertone effects, showing many distinctive features in deep hooded and cape-like collars. Somo arc loosely belted, others hang f.ree from the shoulders very attractive and excellent values $22.50 to $75.00. Top Coat&of Mixed Cloths, $25.00 to $60.00 Good, all-around Top Coats, of mixed cloths in dark tones of gray and brown, and made on rather plain-tailored, mannish lines. Jersey Cloth Sports Coats at $45.00 Three-quarter-length Coats, well-tailored -in single-breasted and double-breasted effects. Dark Wool Velour Coats, $25.00 to $75.00 .WITH FUR COLLARS. Some made on cape lines and some in closer coat effects. All in good street shades. Coats for Women of Large Proportions An excellent assortment of models, taking care of all types of large figures. Sizes 40 to 52 and 41 to 53. Prices, $4.00 to $76.00. v l- StrawbrldK & Clothier, Second Floor. 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