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m Cox Cannot Obscure League
T as Issue
Gornor Cox's "campalm of lan
fa" u denounced by Attorney Gen
eral Schaffer at a- dinner of the Ben
Franklin Club last nlaht In the Belle;
Mie-Stratford. Ho ald that Its fall
ute was forecast by the J' whisper cam
nilw" I" Maine, where he said the
Mitement "If you rote for Cox that
In the end of the eighteenth amend
ment," was Insidiously circulated by
Democratic workers throughout that
tUte, but proved unavalllneon election
dar. Mr. Schnffer's subject was the
"Principle of ,tho 1020 Presidential
"Cox's charge "of n slush fund Is not
the real i"ue of the campaign," said
Mr. Schaffer. "It is the Leaguo of
Rations. I am against any such league
as I do not believe thot, under our form
of gorernment any onn man should bare
the power of committing us to. war for
things Huropcan, with which we have
no concern. Oh tho other band It
would 'ham string.' our initiative if wo
fpjt It necessary to go to war and the
rest of the council of the leaguo voted
'nay.' '
"One of the principle sub-issuos of
the cnmpalgn is that the American peo
ple are coming to correct conclusions by
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virtue of experience Measured by the
achievements bf individuals, which party
Is.safcst to pilot the country,? Governor
Cox could not command the services of
the sort ,of men 'wo need to command.
I believe that there is some man in the
Republican party who could put gov
ernment bonds bock to par.
"it is to uo interest or. uuropo to
flood us with eooda so she can nay her
debt to us, and at tho same tlmo It Is
to her interest to keep tho prices high
in ner own country, we must put ut
too head of the government men who
nave the canocltv to direct our affairs
and to preserve our ideals against all
others in the world. By taking caro of
ourselves we can be in best sbapo to
neip an other nations."
Great tribute was nald to Governor
Coolldgo by Mr. Schaffer who said tbdt
the Massachusetts executive was "one
of the great finds in America,"
WILLS PROBATED TODAY
Mrs Helen F? Brewster (Leaves
"$12,000 and Over" to Daughter
Wills admitted to probato today fol
low: Mrs. Helen F. Brewster, who
died In July at Mont Want, Switzer
land, who left "$12,000 and over"to
hcr.daughtcr, Francis Carroll Brewster,
Tho will provides that Miss Brewster,
if she marries and has children, may
bequeath, tho money to her children,
but not to any other relatives. If shu
docs bequeath to relatives then tho pro
vision iB made that tho money revert
to certain charities.
Bcubcn H. Andrews, of 2321 North
Park avenue, left $10,000 to relatives,
and Christiana Pfacndcr, who died nt
Ocean City, bequeathed to relatives
$18,050.
Inventories were filed in (ho follow
ing estates: James Itobcrts, $8445;
Mary J. Krlcder, $00,310, and Emma
D. Proh, $0503.
MANY IN NIGHT SCHOOLS
Enrollment Thla Year Exceeds Reo
tstratlon In 1019
Registrations in two everting high
schools are exceeding thoso of last year,
it was announced today. At tho
Northeast High School, Eighth street
and Lehigh avenue", there havo been
1500 registrants, as compared with 1200
lu 1010, and nt the Frankford High
School, Oxford avenue and Harrison
street, 1200 havo applied to study in
tho evening classes, as compared with
1000 a year ago.,
The doors of the evening high schools
were thrown open Monday, and the reg
istration has been so heavy at all tno
schools that complete reports have, not
yet been mado out. In some of tho
schools the nrlvllczo to rcelstcr has been
extended to Monday of next week, and
reports from those institutions will not
be complcto until September 30 Or Oc-
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Soclty Qlrl on 8tago
The stage has received another re
cruit from society in Miss Elsie M.
Morris, formerly resident of Ilaverford.
who is expected to appear here soon in
"The Girl in tho Privato Room." Miss
Morris joined the company against tho
wishes of her family, it is ttaid. Her
mother, Mrs, Stephen Morris, under
the name of Isabel Morris, acted In tno
movies for several years. She died lu
101C.
DIAMONDS
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Ham. of EeLbll.hed Rillibllltr
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I Charge Accounts Invited
minim1
Mail Orders Filled
Illustrated Catalogue Free on Request
Msnd$pn & DeMarvy
izi5 Ckestnut Street
Furs and Millinery
Cliarge purchases in September billed November 1.
September Fur Sale
1920
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Final Opportunities ! Save 20 to 45 Per
Cent by Purchasing Here and Now.
EXTRAORDINARY CLOSE-OUTS FOR TOMORROW, DUE
TO CONGESTION OF OUR STOCKS BECAUSE OF
GREAT DELAYS' IN COMPLETING
OUR SECOND FLOOR '
gince last Aprikwe have been endeavoring to hurry the builders
and contractors along with the bit: job of comnletintr another Grenfc Selllne- Floor for i.
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uui, uiEuiJiJuuitiiii, aeiuya nave resuuea: first, mDor snortagel
Until tho FINAL RESULT is that now wc are
extent that WE MUST CLEAR.
Then material shortages!
stocked to such an extraordinarily hlcrh
If we hadn't manufactured thousands ot dollars' worth of
Furs ready for tho Grand Opening (which we planned for August 1st last) of the Enlarged
Departments, all would have been well. We could have held our SJdns. But the Furs are
coming through daily fashioned" into the loveliest Fur Styles and in order to clear these
stocks wo are making enormous price-concessions. Double values result for you!
A Small Deposit Will Reserve Your Purchase!
20.00
Brown
Fox
Chokers
SALE
lO-oo
17.50
Natural
Squirrel
Chokers
SALE
14.oo
20.00
Austral.
Opossum
Chokers
SALE
14.00
25.00
Kolinsky
Fitch
Chokers
SALE
14M
25.00
Jap
Mink
Chokers
SALE
16-00
135.00
Skunk
Stole
SALE
88-00
I IMPORT ANT! Auian
Wolf, Fox and Ht
Lynx Scarfs J
12.50
Regularly SO.OO 110.00
Qsi Zfl Natural
4t.DU Nutria
Regularly 40.00 Stoles
39.50 4m
Regularly 60.00 I
4&.OU 135,00
Regularly 75.00 Natural
Extraordinarily Fine Scarfs Squirrel
for wear now and later in Stoles
tho season in Black, Brown, SALE
Taupe, Poiret, Kamchatka m nn
and Georgette. if 4-""
75.00
Taupe
Fox
Sets
SALE
48-00
115.00
Black
Lynx
Sets
SALE
78-00
150.00
Cross
Fox
Sets
SALE
98-00
Note These Extraordinary Fur Coat Values 1
125.00
Marmot
Coats
. SALE
84-00
mmmmammmm
165.00
French '
Seal Coats
SALE
124-00
245.00
Hudson
Seal
Coats
SALE
164-00
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Regularly Sale Price
122.50 Taupe Marmot Coats 98.00
180.00 Taupe Nutria Coats 144.00
205.00 French Seal Coats 164.00
217.50 Natural Muskrat Coats. . .174,00
217.50 Trimmed French Seal. . . .174.00
242.50 Natural Raccoon Coats. . .194.00
S05.00 Jap Mink Coats 244.00
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345.00
Trimmed
Hudson Seal
Coats
SALE
294-00
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405.00 Moleskin Coats 324 00
435.00 Trimmed Hudson Seal. . . ..QJa'nn
467.50 Trimmed Hudson Seal. . . .374)9
467.50 Natural Squirrel Coats. . .374,09
742.50 Moleskin Wraps 594 00
x 1062,50 Natural Squirrel Wraps.. 850 00
1180.00 Natural Mink Coats.... 944,99
Regularly
Liberty Bonds and purchasing Agents' Orders lecepted
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STRAWBR1DGE & CLOTHIERS
JA Circular of Instructions
. for Women Voters
A circular telling "JUST HOW TO VOTE' re
printed from instructions to the Women Voters of Penn
sylvania, issued by the Pennsylvania League of Women
Voters.
These Circulars will be found at the Main Desk and
in various sections of the Store.
Women All Seem So Eager to
Slip Into These New Coats
And they all seem so ulcased with the strlo
of them, and equally -pleased with the prices,
which aro noticeably much lower than laat year.
The smart Velour Coat shown In the'ricetch
($37.50) hrta o deep collar of fur and la lined
throughout with beautiful figured silk.
Worsted Jersey Sports Coats, $45.00
Three-quarter length, single-breasted and
double-breasted; lined body and sleeves.
Mixed Cloth Top Coats, $25 to $60.00
Loose slip-on styles, rather plain-tailored, and
with great enveloping collars.
Dress Coats, from $27.50 to $75.00
Of wool velour, bollvia and silvcrtone' cloths,
in wrap-like styles, often more like capes than
Coats; some in Dolman effects. Some with col
lars of fur.
Wool Velour Coats, $22.50 to $25.00
An especially good model, silk-lined through
out, and finished with deep cape collar, at $22.60;
another model, nt $26.00, has deep collar of fur.
Many other models up to $76.00.
Coats in Special Sizes
For large, full figures, short-waisted figures
and others of Irregular proportions. An excellent
assortment of fashionable models, $45.00 to $75.
A Few of the Sample Coats Remain
In fact, there is still an excellent selection, as all tho models are
so very desirable from a Fashion standpoint, and all ore at a saving
of from $10.00 to $20.00. Size .36 only. Prices $30.00 to $60.00.
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BUNDLE DAY
(Next Wednesday)
THE NEAR -EAST RE
LIEF work for the destitute
Armenians, in danger of freez
ing this winter, is a splendid
work and eyerybody can help
by giving a bundle of old cloth
ing on Bundlo Day.
Send your bundle to the
nearest collecting station.
Ribbons for Sashes
and Hair Bows
Quito the smartest of gay col
ored Ribbons that girls could wish
for. All in the correct widths for
Sashes and Hair Bows:
Checked Ribbons 60c a yard
Plaid Ribbons 85c a yard
Roman-Htriped Ribbon 75c
Satin-wlgo Moire Ribbon, 85c;
. Chcckcd-edge, 75c and 85c;
Fancy-edge 45c a yard
Strawbrldffe A Clothier
AU1 11. irarket Street
Fine Linen
Lunch Napkins
AT GREAT SAVINGS
Figured Linen Damask Nap
kins, 15-inch, scalloped edges.
Worth double now $5.00 a dozen.
Irish Linen Napkins, spoke
hemstitched, 14-inch. A remark
able saving at $6.50 a dozen.
Madeira Napkins, hand-embroidered
and hand-scalloped, 13
inch. Far below regular value
now $11.00' a dozed.
Ir V Strawbrldge. & Clothier
AUIo 11. Centre
Boys' Clothing Attractions
Many, indeed, are the attractive values now available in this very"
busy section of the Store. Hundreds of garments of just the sort that
will bo needed now and later are marked at decided price concessions.
The Saturday holiday will afford parents tho long awaited opportu
nity to bring the boy to the Store and have him fitted out. Therein
be a throng so try to be early if you would profit by these
Suits with 2 pairs of Knickerbockers (8 to 17) $14.50
Suits with 2 pairs of Knickerbockers (8 to 17) $19.75
Corduroy Suits, 2 pairs of Knickerbockers (8 to 18) $15.50
"Triple Service" Suits, reinforced wear-points (8 to 18),
$16.50
Jack O' Leather Suits, leather-reinforced (8 to 18) $25.00
Hart, Schaffner & Marx Suits, finest made $32.50
Autumn Top Coats (S to 10)- about half price, $5.75 to $15
Junior Corduroy Suits (3 to 7 years) now $6.75
Wash Suits, fast-color fabrics (3 to 7) $3.75
All-wool Cheviot Knickerbockers, lined (7 to 17) $3.95
IU-y BtrawbrldgB & Clothier Second Floor. Filbert Street. it
Children's Hosiery
and Underwear
STURDY STOCKINGS
Boys' Golf Hose, ribbed, parti
wool; navy blue, brown and
oxford $2.50 a pair.
Boys Heavy Ribbed Black Cot
ton Stockings, Bizes 7 to 9V6
50c; 10 to 11 65c.
Children's Ribbed Cotton Stock
ings, black, white and tan 45c,
50c and 55c, according to size.
WARM UNDERWEAR
White ribbed cotton Fleece
lined Vests and Pantalets 50c,
55c and 60c each, according to
size.
White ribbed Merino Vests and
Pantalets $1.30 to $2.00 each,
according to size.
Boys' light-weight ribbed cot
ton Union Suits, ecru or white;
short sleeves, knee length $1.25,
$1.50 and $1.75, according to size.
Girls white cotton Union Suits,
long sleeves, ankle length $1.40
' to $2.45, according to size.
Boys' Natural Merino Union
Suits, long sleeves, ankle length
$2.16, $2.00 and $3.66, accord
ing to size.
BtnwbrMn Clothier
Alslei i and B. Market Street
Let the Children
Ride to School
on a Bicycle
Bring the boy or girl In to
morrow, and together inspect the
newly arrived 1021 WAVERLY
models. They include
DIAMOND FRAME for men
and boys; padded spring saddle,
mud guards $40.75.
TWIN-BAR an attractive,
strong frame, for men and boys;
forward extension bars, rubber
pedals, thorn-proof tires; hand
some colors $54.60.
CAMEL - BACK the boys'
favorite model; cord tires, rub
ber pedals; looks like a motor
cycle $60.00.
GIRLS' WAVERLY strong,
handsome; various color-combinations
$55.50.
NOTE Ask the sales
man about our helpful plan
to make it easier to pay for
your wheel.
trawbriat. A Clothier
Fourth .Floor. Market Street
Now, Thai Fashions are Established
Choosing Dresses and Suits Begins
With Enthusiasm Unprecedented
. The,Opening,Di8plays continue, and.noyer before, in all our history, has a Fasnion
event or any Kina met wnn sucn immediate ana active response as cnaracccrizes tnis one.
The tmrmonta.fiiunlAVtHl are beautiful, and tnere nro Hundreds ana nunareds 01 otnera.
some, perhaps, more.to your liking: than those in the display. Ask to see them ask par
ticularly to see the moderately-pricod Suits.and Dresses ; we havo never shown so extensive
and varied an assortment; neither do wo know of any collection anywhere that typifies
so accurately all the latest tendencies of the mode. In brief
New Cloth Dresses, $19.75 to $22.50
Serges and tricotines. .beautifully tailored in plaited and
straight-line styles, embroidered, beaded, braided some showing
the new 'colored vestees. In navy and black. Tho Dress sketched,
$22.50. "
New Cloth Dresses, $25.00 to $50.00
Theeo inclu.de tho redingoto ond Various straight-line and
plaited 'models on Moyen Age lines, belted, sashed and girdled.
Of serge and tricotlnc, in navy blue and black.
Afternoon Dresses, $18.75 to $30.00
Crepe do chine, satin, taifcta-and-crcpe Georgette, with plaited
tier at 'tho sides, plaited tunics or box-plaited skirts, and with tho
little neck and sleeve touches that mean so much some havo lfttlc
.vestees, others tho collarless neck-line.
!- BtrmwbricJie - Clothier Second Floor. Market Street
- New Cloth Suits, $32.50 to $45.00
Belted models of cheviot and sllvertone, some plaited and
tuclced some slightly gathered; also semi-fitting models slightly
flaringover tho hips. Black, navy blue, browns, Pckln blue and
Oxford gray.
Smart Outing Suits, $27.50 to $35.00
Of worsted jersey in plain tones and heather mixtures, made
in various 'pjaited styles ono model with deep pointed yoke in
the back; another pin-tucked in block effect. Jho Suit sketched,
$32.60.
" Fine Cloth Suits. $50.00 to $72.50
Wool velour, sllvertone, duvet do lolne, broadcloth and smart tweed effects; belted, semi-belted and
tailored semi-fitting models; some with fur collars. Black, navy blue and fashionable autumn shades.
a." Qtrawbrldce & Clothier Second Floor, Centra
Mbderately-Priced-Neck Furs
Are Important in the Sale
Natural Raccoon at $25.00, up to Mink at $350.00
Willi plenty at $32.50, $35, $40, $45 and $50.00
And, from a Fashion standpoint, there is nothing at the samo
price that adds so much to the costume. A bit of fur If only one
skin clasped tightly around the neck is the edict of Fashion, and tho
same Fur, which you would probably choose later, is HERE AT A
GREAT REDUCTION, In time to accompany your first Autumn
dress:
Canadian Wolf Animal Scarfs, from $32.50 to $65.00
Head and brush tail. Brown, taupe and black.
Patagonian Fox Animal Choker Collars, $33.50 to $57.50
Head and brush tail. Taupe, brown and black.
Patagonian Fox Animal Scarfs, from $35.00 to $70.00
In the open .style, lined. All desirable shades.
Lined Black Fox Animal Scarfs, $47.50 to $120.00
Made from Alaskan .pelts, and very lustrous.
Natural Raccoon Scarfs, in several styles, $25.00 to $110.00
Ranging from Animal Scarf to Trench Collar.
Natural Skunk Scarfs, in lovely tones, $40.00 to $195.00
Black Lynx Scarfs, in several styles, $50.00 to $285.00
Very Attractive Mink Scarfs, $45.00 to $350.00
The Mink Furs nre particularly lovely, and include the fashion
able little Choker Collars, Scarfs and Broad Stoles.
Strawbrldre A Clothier Second Floor. Ftlbm Street and Centra
Women's Linen
Handkerchiefs
Worth Much More Than
$1.50 a Half -Dozen '
Fine Irish Linen Handkerchiefs
with -Jnch hemstitched hems
$1.60 a half-dozen.
Another style with a dainty
block initial and a design em
broidered in color. Not all let
ters in the lot, so the price is re
ducednow $1.60 a half-dozen.
Strawhrldxe A Clothier
Aide 12, Market Btreet
News of Autumn Apparel for
Misses, Girls and Children
The sketch shows two of the new styles in Coats two of scores
of new models; and scores of others in Suits and Dresses are here.
Everybody soys they aro lovelier than ever.
Small Girls' Winter Coats,
$15.00 to $42,50 Velour, broad
cloth, cheviot, and polo cloaking;
double- and singlo-breastcd; many
with fur collars; all warmly lined
and interlined. Sizes 6 to 10 years.
The model sketched, ?42.50.
Intermediate Girls' Winter
Coats, $27.50 to $75.00-Coats
for the hsrd-to-fit girls. Of cheviot,
velour, fancy two-toned and soft polo
cloaking; In loose-back and full belt
ed models, with deep convertible col- '
lars. Sizes 12 to 16 years. One
model shown on right, $35.00.
Small Girls' Serge Regula
tion Dresses, $12.75 to $22.50
Navy serge, straight-line belted
Dresses, side- or box-plaited; some
with yoke and pockets, pll with
braid-trimmed collar and cuffs, em
hroidcrcd emblem and detachable
shield. Sizes 6 to 12 years.
Girls' Dance and Party Dresses, $15.00 to $25 Of chiffon,
in rose, pale pink and blue, made in dainty ruffle effects, with short
elbow sleeves and round neck, and picot ribbon belts. Sizes 6 to 14
years.
Misses' Satin Dresses, $19.50 Navy and black satin, made
with kimono sleeve, 'draped waist, Georgette collar and cuffs; tunic
skirt with draped sides. Sizes 14, 16 and 18 years.
Misses' Tricotine Dresses, $25.00 Navy trlcotine, low-waist
Dresses, with sleeves and tailored belt, piped and embroidered in tan
silk. Sizes 14 to 18 years.
Misses' Winter Suits, $45.00 Navy and reindeer sllvertone;
new ripple coat with belt, cord tucks and button-trimmed scaline col
lar. Sizes 14, 16 and 18 years'.
Misses' Winter Suits, $55.00 Navy trlcotine Suits, elab
orately embroidered; also navy, brown and reindeer. Velour Suits in
fancy belted and flare styles, with fur collar. Sizes 14, 16 and 18.
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Fine, Comfortable
Baby Coaches, $52.50
Smart - looking, in gondola
shape. Corduroy upholstery, re
versible gear and all the little
niceties of finish found only in
high-grade Coaches.
Stroller Go-carts, $21.50, $33
Light-weight, easy running, fin
ished in white.
Stroller Go-carts, natural
finish, sharply reduced
$7.50 StrawbridiB ft Ciothlr
Fourth Floor
$33.00
Here's a Wonderful Opportunity for
The Men Who Think Prices for
Clothing Should Be Lower
We all wish that prices could come down, but Men's Clothing of good quality costs
as much to produce as ever, which makes the SPECIAL VALUES which we, in co-operation
with our largest manufacturers, have created for our customers, all the more won
derful. Our regular lines are matchless in variety, and our PRICES AS LOW AS IT
IS POSSIBLE TO MAKE THEM as thousands of men who have COMPARED could
tell you. And men who will COMPARE these remarkable groups with the best values
obtainable anywhere in this city, will BUY CLOTHING HERE TO-MORROW :
Men's and Young Men's
Autumn and Winter Suits
Made to Sell at $50.00 to $60.00 and More
fnnf,,-J 8,?,Bp0Sal e5an ? wi,th about A THOUSAND SUITS from famous manu
VArT?rUceS "j1. ver, together with hundreds FRESH FROM THE MANU
ik ii'rv, ' ? i , lcss than thls season's regular wholesale price. All-wool fab-JSM-fcUo
models' deluding hundreds of conserva
tive business Suits. A practically complete range of sizes and proportions $33.00.
Winter Overcoats, $32.00, $42.00 and $49.00
Made to Sell at from $50.00 to $90.00
Hundreds of far-seeing. men have bought since this early-season Sale started
saving from one-third to nearly one-half on their Winter Overcoats We have told
Sn8.0oPE0lUnity C0me3. abour-Overcoats made for last winter, together with a lot
S& "iibLthe "nufacturer at less than cost. Ulsters, Ulsterettes, Raglans, Chester
fields, Form-fitting Overcoats and Box Over:oats-now $32.00, $42.00 and $49.00
x i..'50" Vttried collection of Autumn Overcoat's of plain and fancy
fabrics, at $26.50, $32.00 and $42.00, average savings of one-third; and a lot
of plain Oxford Winter Overcoats at about one-third below value-now $26.50
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