wA!Wm uhTW.StK H'inFrr taAEnM&ek ,L HTJ- ' W "ti itrti- 7" ,M1 vym$: f r m n '? n , ,B3 skmktt V. "(. Ail i I i 40 .EDGER-PHILADfiLPHU, THURSDAY, DECtiMBEB 9, 920 It , n 71 ' xx ;' 7 ' VI iff t TO&4 FS MYSTER Y SfOR Y Dy riHUri FBAKCIS NOWLAN ( yesterday's Mystery Solution ' TN TUB case of "The Missing Kin "Cr," It was the nbiicnce at Imprint of that portion of the pnlm directly, beve the missing finger that caught Harvey Hunt's attention. It will be remembered that the Im print of the entire gloved bnnd up te the wrht, with the exception of the ecend finger unci thtn portion of th" ?alm, hnd been registered en the library able from which the $10,000 hnd been stolen, nnd had been reslntered In Biich war ns te Indicate thnt the thief hnd tested his weight heavily upon It. It muit have been a pecullnrly muti lated hnnd thnt mnde thnt mark, else the Recend fingrr hnd been held awny from the table te mnke It leek ns though the hand were mutilated. Thin could be done, Harvey Hunt knew, by slipping (emrthlnr. n nenpll. for Instance, under me necenil tinner nnrt across me tops ni the ether fingers. Thl would nnturnlly give the hand n alljtlitlv cupped nhnpe von when the full weight wan beruc npen It. lletildes, why was one hnnd dirty and the ether clean, ns Hnrvcy Hunt found by an Inspection of the window naih? Undoubtedly beenuie one hand purposely had been dirtied te leave the mlaslng finger Imprint ns n fnlse trail. And the hand hnd been dirtied In cenl dust. Clearly, It was nn Inside job, conceived en the spur of the moment nnd mnde te leek like an outside one by raising the window. Everything pointed te the but ler nit the person who hnd the oppor tunity of aeclng Mncken place the money In the drawer without nttrnetlng nttcn nttcn tlen te himself, ns the person who wni supplied with cotton glove, evidently ceveral pairs of them, who had access te the cenl bin, nnd whd could have en tered the library wlthedt causing sus picion even If he hnd been seen. . Can you solve this case of Duplicate. Confessions THEY found Hill Chnrlerel'n body In the forest. Chnrlcret bad been murdered. Suspicion nt once centered en Pete nnrkell nnd Ira Plumwerthy. who had started out with him en the fatal hunting trip. But there were no clues upeii the ground that cither the district attorney or Harvey Hunt, both of whom were In the search party, could And te Incriminate them. Beyond the fact that the man's skull .iad been crushed by a henvy blunt Instrument, probably but net certainly the butt of n rifle, thnt he hnd been struck from behind nnd hnd dropped In his tracks without n struggle, there whs nothing te Indicate hew the crime had been committed. Any marks thnt hnd been left by the camp fire had been swept awny by the henvy rains of the past few da s. BarkeH and Plumwerthy were fnrm em. After the second night out Bark ell had returned te hla fnrm eleven miles east of the town and told his neighbors he and Plumwerthy hnd decided te go home, ns there wasn't much game te be found, but thnt Chnrlerel hnd de cided te stick It out alone. Neighbors of Plumwerthy. who were In the search tarty, declared that Plumwerthy's re marks substantiated tbta. """""thy I ved about filtcen nwi- ".-,"" "e ether side of the town. Members of the search party, seme of whom , frc neighbors of one nnd some of ' tl r her, said that neither man hnd left his fnrm since then. ., ., . "This Is n ense that needs some enre," said Haryey Hunt te the district attorney. "I-ct's go ace these men our- "'"Yes," agreed the ether. "If mighty strong circumstantial cne against them, nnd Jt Just net quite stren enough for a conviction. TlW found Bnrkell working In his C"Helle, Bnrkell," called the district attorney, as they upprenehed him. "Wd you knew Ogrhrel Is .lead?" "Geed I-erd! Ne!" Mclnlmed the farmer, the picture of frnnk astonish -rn'X. "It don't seem possible Whv. he f. th. . J" Up ,,,ete ln woed8 ne was the picture of henlth." Umui U,P , lu.wtlenlng of Hnrvcy tl e .r"iy W Utt Charlerel te con I. ''""tins alone, and expressed ue as tnnlshment. together with n quite Ii, i err? em ,he ausplclen he said he was nfrnld would attnch te him. e. .TV1.1'1 lie lct B,l' anything tc ( IT lai llp wnH net ft startled nnd Innocent man. Hn.'.?vll,f Ji'm..,n ,hftrKe 0( n 'leputy. ...i. .n"i,the '1,,trlct attorney metered wnVtit0 l '"mwerthy'n place. I'luni u Lth? "tt .th,m l "e deer with n leek nf mild Inquiry. "Did you knew Charlcrel's been Murdered en his hunting trip?" the "istrlet attorney snapped. "(loed Lord! Ne! Why, It dnn't fwn IHiaslble! When Barkell and I left him up there In the weeds he was the picture of health. Hew did It hap Pn Who did It? Did anybedv see ""J "I've after Barkell and I left him?" Ne." Kald Harvey Hunt. "Yeu two were the Inst 'e see him nllve. nr one of you wag. Which one of you left him first?" "We both left together," snld Plum worthy, n leek of worried Innocence coming Inte his glance. And he went en te give the detulls of that pnrtlng, explaining what each had snld nnd done, substantially corroborating the statements of Bnrkell, Like the latter, he made no slip of the tongue that would Indicate that his pose of Inno Inne ence was nssumrd. Ner wns there any evidence of his guilt te be found en the premises, "Well, we don't seem te be nny surer than we were before," remarked the district attorney when he was nlone with Harvey Hunt. "On the ceiitrnry," replied the latter decisively, "You've get what vtrtunlly amounts te n confession of guilt from each of them, nnd I have no doubt It will secure A conviction for you to gether with the ether clrcumstnnces." Can (en Ifll rhnt it trm that Hnr vtv Hunt cenflrueil at virtual conc cenc sinnii of guiltt The niMircr ic'lll appear tomorrow. efei INSTALLATION akd REPAIR WORK UNfiWMT, LgvvS, COVERINO THE ENTIRC FIELD OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT FOR BUILDINGS POWER-STEAM BLCCTRIC-HEATINO PLUMBIN9 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS LIGHTINO VENTILATING GENERAL PIPING WORK ETC. 41 Years' continuous service in Power, Heating, Lighting, Plumb- ins entl Vcntilntien, is real Experience We have profited by it in Knowledge and invite you te use it when you ure buying in our line. t Which Grafonela Will Yeu Give for Christmas I HlIi i in 3 1 I - I - 1 Ls! " WW) " 13 I ff The Only Noh Set Automatic Step Nothing te trieve or Mt or measure. Atk the near est Columbia dealer for a demonstration of the MOf that need no letting. J. WANAM AKER'S DOWN STAIRS STORE WANAMAKER'S m m .x,AVsim,7.Mi alt UlllUril I kIL'lil- IH I W 'fi 'I ACHES AND PAINS SLOAN'S GETS 'EM! Famous pain and ache Liniment kept handy, brings warming, grntifying relief RnEPMATIC twinges ease up seen. Se de stiff joints, lame back, neu ralgia, overtaxed muscles, and these pains from weather exposure, tee they don't fight long against the rounter-irrltatlen that Slean's Lini ment produces. Always keep this old family friend Aendy for Instant use n little penr Any Grafonela here will be delivered in time for Christmas Is the question of the Christmas gift still unsettled in your home? A Columbia Grafonela is un doubtedly the answer. It meana mere fun and musical merriment in every season all through the year, and for many years te come, than anything else your money can buy. Right in your neighborhood there's a Columbia dealer ready te serve you. Call and see for your self the beautiful cabinets of his Columbia Grafonelas. Turn the button which regulates the tone leaves and hear hew complete and accurate is the control they give you ever tone volume. Enjoy the un varying fidelity of the Grafonela's music Then your question will be solved. 1 1 vl IIH & tX- EaM ffliiweifi $i5 Wanamaker's Down Stairs Stere Wonderfully Pretty Gifts at Moderate Prices Leather Goods for the Whole Family Just as fast as they can be unpacked the new leather goods are coming te this cheery new leather goods section in the Down Stairs Stere. Suit cases, traveling bags, Bosten, bags, leather, velvet and duvetyne handbags, wallets nnd all sertu of practical gifts. Leather Traveling Bags. $10, $15 and $18 Geed, heavy cowhide in black nt $10, or tan and black at $15 and ?18. Properly made, leather lined. Geed-looking fuggagc of which any one can be proud. Enameled Suitcases, $4.50 te $12 Newer than leather and very durable end smart in appearance. Dull or bright finishes, according te price. Usually with leather-protected corners and many arc hand sewi. Cretennes and plain dark lin ings. The $6.G0 ones nre complete with tray. Enameled hat boxes te match arc $9.50 te $22.50. Matting Suitcases, $2.75 te $9.75 Leather-protected corners and straps. They wear well and arc light weight te carry. Handbags Specialized, $2 te $5 Hundreds of leather strap books and bags at $2 te $5. Black and colors. Tep straps, back straps, long handles, all kinds. (Markrt) Gift Shep What a place te bring your gift list! The gray salon is full of gift suggestions from little pow der boxes te pillows and bou doir sets. These things appeal especially: 50c compact powder in pretty silk-covered, geld braid trimmed boxes. 85c dell pin cushions. $1.25 hand-painted tele phone screens. $3.50 and $5.50 silk-covered round pillows. $5.75 damask-covered desk sets in rose or two shades of blue. (,Mnrkr) Leng Colored Gleve Have Been Hard te Get Se we are glad te announce these te the wemen who have been waiting for them. V They are evcrseam sewn and have Paria-pelttt backs. Prices are considerably lower, tee. 8-button length meusquetalre gloves in brown, tan and beaver, $5.50. ' 12-button length in tan nnd brown, $6.50. Ontrl) & M 4$kmmm Mte frelea icilneut rubbing, leaving no skin I tains, muss, or clogged pores. Its y ge All druggists. Three slsus ,15c, 70tf, d Pi stir de miilatlng 1 hy a suggests the geed it slll All druggists. Three 1 81.10. Largest si:;e is most economical Slea: Linimentra Columbia Grafonela COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE COMPANY, New" Yerk These Are the Only Columbia Dealers in Philadelphia Christmas Silks at Lew Prices If you desire it they will be put in gift boxes. Charmeuse, $2.50 n yard a beautiful, lustrous quality in black and navy, 40 inches wlde. Silk Shirtings, $2 n yard geed-looking stripes en white grounds and plain white, 33 'te 40 inches wide. Crepe de chine, $1.75 a yard in black, white, navy, flesh, pink, maize, turquoise and ciel, 38 inches wide. Black Chiffen Velour $6 a yard a lovely quality, 40 inches wide. Black Satin Superior, $2 and $2.25 a yard 35 inches wide. Figured Silk nnd Satin, $1.50 a yard 35 inches wide. China Silk, $1.25 a yard pretty light colors, 36 inches wide. Messnllnc, $1.65 a yard in light blue, pink, cardi nal, taupe, green, orchid, gray, Copenhagen, navy and black; 35 inches wide. ChlfTen Taffeta, $2.75 in henna, brown, Copen hagen, sapphire, garnet, navy and black; 85 inches wide. (Central) Women's Silk Underwear at Lewer Prices Gleve silk vests, $3.85, arc in bodice or band top styles. Bleemers, $5.50, are cut very full, and reinforced. Of unusually heavy quality, in pink or white, they nre just right for Christmas giftsl (Centrnl) Embroidered Pillow Cases $2 Pair Each pillow case is 45x36 inches, nnd a pair is nicely boxed, all ready te give. The material is fine and the pillow cases are embroidered in two designs both pretty. (Central) What for the Man? A Belt geed-looking tan or b'eck leather belta with snap fastenings are 50c te $1.50. A Buckle the buckles begin at 50c for one efi nickel and go up te $5 for these of sterling silver. A Necktie or mere than one, for he seldom ha enough a large assortment from which te cheese at 35c, 50c and $1 each. Suspenders In boxes, 65c te $1.50 a pair. A Woolen Scarf warm as can be, would be wel comed by a man who is much outdoors, $2 te $4.50. A Blanket Bathrobe comfortable nnd cozy batrP., robes arc $6.50 te $13.50. A Sweater pull-ever or coat sweaters arc $0.50 te $10. These are just n few of the answers te be found in The Gallery Stere for Men. (Oallrr, Market) Men's Christmas Gloves Well Werth Owning " , Brown capeskin gloves eutscam sewn with spear point backs, $3 and $4.60. Brown caecskin gloves with silk lining, $5. Gray mocha gloves every man likes them have snear-peint or embroidered backs. pair. Silk lined, $5.50. (Gallerr, 'Market) $4.50 nnd $5 a Jweiik Sbp Children's Sweater Sets. $9.50 Of brushed wool, in tan, each set includes a sweater, a cap, drawer-leggings and a pair of mittens. Sizes 2 te 5 years. (Central) Necklaces at 65c and $1 Crystal beads in gleaming colors and necklaces of beads and metal links make gifts that arc pretty and acceptable yet inexpensive. (Che.tnat) Striped Tub Silk Blouses $4.50 A surprising variety of stripes, either the nurrew vari-colered kind or the bold candy stripes en white grounds. The silk is of unusually geed quality and the waists arc all made with cellars that can be worn high or low. Dark Striped Satin Blouses, $4.90 In dark, rich colorings that women like. These, tee, have convertible cellars. (Market) Velvet and Duvetyne Handbags at $5 Nice enough for any gift! The velvet bags are in navy, taupe, brown and black, and the duvetyne in the soft shades of beaver, elk, brown, eray nnd taupe. Many have silk linings and there are various shapes from which te make a selec tion. (Market) Beys' All-Weel Chinchilla Overcoats, $11.25 (Sizes 3 te 8 Yearn) Geed-looking, manly box coats, buttoning snugly up te the chin, are of oll-woel chinchilla in dark gray. They have cotton serge yoke linings and plaid body linings. Oh, yes, belta all around, the way the boys like them! Caps for the Little Chap at Little Prices The kinds that he will like and that will leek well en him. Woolen aviation caps, $1. Chinchilla toques in brown, blue and gray, $3. Tarns in two shades of brown, reindeer, sand and French blue are $2.75. Serge tarns arc also $2.75. (Uallerr, Market) AVOID THE MENACE OF SORE THROAT Ontrnt ,.!,. Burlrtart. IIM Walnut St Cunntnghwn Piane Ce.. nth una enm!""' a' r.aux's Mtutc Htere, 3239 N. Frent Kt. McClelland, IV J.. 3163 Frankfort Ave. lltli and Fll- Threat protection with Fermamlut ! of vital Importance te you and the teft unmet of the threat are i reed toil for them te thrive in, but wherever you are, at the first lign of lereress, you can tale one of the con cen vtm:nt, pleaiant tasting yet powerfully i antiseptic Fermamint Tablets. DuseHe one in the mouth tlewly, new ! ind then, vhcre it releases an efficient uitiseptic which mixes with the saliva ,. ..... a ....nl HheM. HOD unr-ii.u. .... ICi'hn. Hurry C. & Sen bert m. r,nn "mre . --- - ,ln nnd Olclewurtd'H, 2623 Ocrmnntewn Ave Ce, 2920 Kemlneten 412 Mur- B16 Market St Rtrawbrlilne PhllaarTalMnS Machine tt Nk,Snellenburr&Ce.lHhandMar. ket St. ... ........ c. XTQV cannot help inhaline the infec- Stern A , Ce,. Kr't St. I twus germi which cause sere threat, wt rtunciD KS;vJ?y2reAe, Uy'J.'Mu.lS Stere. 2565 Ortlie- jjnuc" ...xsu., navlM rhoneB-raph Ce 6th and YeriiB.-. -"-- - " i ni.Mntul FUI iuiu " jna ceniwuuuy uaines a i ttic incrrr inntewn Av . qr U.KMf - F ---.. , ,V( - J' 5iiui'"i '.-. 3 i i .HrA.,... .. . - '. f .: i.-W.. and peviif ' i'i.nmii. iuru.it inlCClK'n. 2448 KranUferd Ave n. ... . 210.7 CJer- larvnsuHi te.isillitis, " flu." Relieves fceirsevss Helpful te lingers, actors, stealers, smeUrs, lecturers, etc. Chil Jrenlikethirn. 60c at all druggists. M GERM-FIGHTING, THROAT TABLETS 4046 rranlt- 8th St KinMeWl Musle Stere, PutrSilk. n.nj. 140 N 111. . m. HMil'T'V' K 2626 ' Oermantewn . AVk in 1S01 Oermantewn Ave. iiJeebs! 8 & s".. 820 W. Columbia Kenny, The.. M, 3 Kon.lngten KKr Mu.le Shep, 705 W. airarf itittvB'Z. 175 W. airanl Ave. Krviier Jei. JUchmend Bt. i5ni Bhi" 63 Jluntlnif Park Are. Phlla. Piane Ave. Polls, I., 1114 Glrard Ave. Prepper, Herman. 2SR0 lllchmenil St nclce. I. 8., 019 W. Olrard Ave Itlhl Brea., 424 E Olranl Ave. Haltzman, A. 210 Falrmeunt Ave. Shener Piane Ce., 630 N. 8th SU Schiifldfr. J 2828 N. 5th St. Klepak. Aaren, 1028 N. 2d St. Starr & Mess Ce., 3631-35-37 Oerman Oerman eown Ave. Sunnhlne Harmony Shep, 1330 Co lumbia Ave. Universal Talhtne Machine Ce., 2835 Oermantewn Ave. Weir, A. II , 2205 Oermantewn Ave White. Wm 8 & Sen, 6701 Torres Terres dale Ave. Nerfhwrt Uevard & Sen, M. M., 4360 Crvs.en Ave., Manayunk. 13 red y Dro.. L Abel, 2710 W. Olrard Ave. Carsen. C, II., 5620 Ocrmnntewn Ave Connelly. T., 2633 W. Olrard Ave. Falls Hdwe. Ce,, nidce and Mldvale Aves Feley, Thes. J.. 1406 W. Olrard Ave. Ferstcr Dres., Inc., 4366-68 Main St., Manayunk. Hnlmbach, Frank, 2640 W. I-ehlKli Ave. Kalwalc, M., 4203 Oermantewn Ave. K. A M. Talking Machine Ce., 1412 W. Susquehanna Ave. Meyer, Merris, 4136 Oermantewn Ave. National Musle Stere. Inc., 1618 W. Columbia Ave. Power. A lUyneld., 13T W. TleraSt. lUdge Musle Shep, 1806 nid-e Ave. Slmpklns. Philip. 2210 Illdre Ave. Klrliln Bres, 2012 N. 31st St. Tompkins, J, M., S147 OermantewK Ave. Beeth Community Musle Ce., 1408 Jacluea St. Frdulle, Harry, 804 Walnut St Felivsteln, J 1423 Pt Breeze Are. Freed. Merris, 1037 8. 8th St. Oarvey, Kdw. J.. 1604 8. 2d St Hesch. S. J 2017 Seuth St. Lander, Benl,, 1601 Oirlstlnn 8t I, under, BenJ , 2706 Grays Ferry ltd. Lupplnnccl. A., 730 S. 7th St. Metropolitan Music Stere, 1687 It Passyunk Ave Miller, BenJ. 607 S. 2d fit. Moere. Jehn A., 20th and Federal 8ta. Phllu. Phonograph Ce., 636 Seuth St. Phlla. Talking Machine Ce, 7th and Merris St.. Pollkett. Bernard. 2128 S 7th St. nesenfelil, D 234 Seuth St. Russe, Oluseppe. 030 S. 8th St Walters, Hewnrd A., 1408 Beuth St Williams. J. n., 1703 Snyder Ave, West Philadelphia C'Lect Muele Inn, 1 N, 40th St Carr. B F., 612 Main St. Darby. DavlH, Oeo. Il 3930 Lancaster Ave Davis, Oeo. B 6207 Market St. Orass, Merris, 6637 Chester Ave. Grass, Merris, 221 8. 60th St. Ht-Keman, Krnest, 4058 Iincunter Ave Melcherrl Bres, 4932 Lancaster Ave! Nrehanlan, M. A., 611 S. 60th St Shuman Drug Ce., Main St, and Chea ter Pike. Darby. O'Halloran The Music Man, 7 (3, leth St, Wlahnevsky, D.. 1116 N, 40th St. Woodland Talking- Machine Shen 6403 Woodland Ave. " Zacenlk, II., 219 S. 52d Bt Rain Capes and Coats for Girls of 8 te 14 Years $5.75 te $8.50 Tan rubberized coats, with rubberized hats te match, are $5.75. The mutcrial shows a small, almost invisible check. A coat-front cape, just like elder sister's, is In tan at $7,50; a heavier one in blue is $8.50. Other coats in tan arc $S. 10 Different Styles of All-Weel Serge Dresses for Girls of 8 te 14 $6.75 te $7.50 ' Simple, practical, everyday dresses of poed, all wool navy b'ue serpc. They show silk embroidery, accordien-plc, :ed skirts and one attractive style has a checked ginRhum waist with a button-en pleated serge skirt. Shirtwaist Middies, $2 The kind thnt have a band at the waistline. Of sturdy white jean with black ties, they are In 12 te 20 year sizes. (Market) Round Sweet Grass Baskets, $1.25 have a nice way of saying "Merry Christmas" with their fragrance, and they are really useful besides. Each basket is 8 inches in diameter, (Central) Down - filled Quilts, $12.50 Feather weight, but warm as toast. They're covered with printed sateen in cheery color ings. (Central) Women's Cozy Fur-trimmed COATS and WRAPS at Special Prices $29 $37.50 $39 $45 $49 Every fashionable sort of winter coat will be found between these prices sports coats, len or short coats, wraps and dolmans. The materials are Belivia Silvertene Woeldyne Tinseltene Suede Velour Camel's-hair They are trimmed with nutria, racoon, Australian or skunk opossum or scalcne. Every wrap in the col lection is lined with silk. Fittings for women of all types, from the slender young girl who wears size 14 te the woman who takes a 41. (Market) Weel-filled Quilts, $10 Thickly tilled with pure, new lamb's-wool, these are covered with pretty printed cambric with plain color sateen borders. Colorings te match the deco rations of almost any bedroom. (Central) 1400 Pair of Women's High Laced Shoes Half Price at $4. 75 Ten different styles in black or tan calfskin and black kidskin. Wanamaker shoes, through and through. Every pair taken from our own geed stocks. They are the sturdy, everyday sort of shoes that every woman must have. Seles are sturdily welted, heels are of medium height. 'All sizes in the collection. 1200 Pair of Small Children's Shoes, $1.75 (Sizes 4 te 8) About half price. Of brown kidskin, black kidskin and tan calfskin, these little shoes are in but ten style with turned soles and wedge heels. 600 Pair of Scheel Children 's Shoes, $1. 75 (Sizes 12 te 1V2) Dull black leather shoes, button or lace styles, with sturdy welted soles that All are less than half price. Sizes 12 te lVe, but net all widths in every size. (Chestnut) Tennessee Red Cedar Chests $9.50 te $35 Christmas shipment of cedar chests just in. Made of the aromatic Tennessee red cedar which every geed housewife loves. Safe receptacles for all kinds of fine garments, such as blankets, shawls, furs and ether things of wool. Mr. Meth docs net like tedar chests, which of course makes them all the mere desirable. Small cedar chests, durably made, 9.50, $11.50, $13.50. Large cedar chests, seme dust-proof, seme with ornamental brass bindings, $22.50 and $26. Still larger chests, $30; with tray, $32.50; with tray and emamentnl brass trimmings, $35. (Central) will give service. J ;g I iC j the! ou on en 7 ' .Ml . . '" I ,'T fc ft IK) t i H I NJJ cei 4C- icy, m i VM '! V . 4 ' " I' t r i ) k) i K. Ml O -v. -r i' V W U - JtAr-4,? A . M- V, 4, 4, - . -. r, iMtrtt.'Mtetv-H fa-j atHyryXfafla aa5s$wv