i It WXjV- W " $ . . I i , I I - 1 - . Xi L2L.W, today's Mystery story By FIIILir FKANCIS NOWLAN Yesterday's Mystery Solution WHEN Hnrvcy Hunt saw tho dlecol ',n on the woman's sktn wliern . mm locket md 1. " h isc of '.''I ., ,ii. Iboen a substitution. 811 h"2.ntact X the skin may itself vcr l" V .1.-.1 Wiit It ilnoa nut il a. become tarn m cu, els() mut f0,or Sd that discoloration, nnd tVb.rfc-?wnthU i!' rurthermorc, tho person who hub iiutcd It was evidently no chemist, o 'JH?"JS,afSroH,tt. .utatl.ti.llon i i,i o manioc Klnco a definite rf ,nl ' n oxnla In tho discoloration of tho tyl iVl been rnado, thn chip to tho k,!li 2 murder must He In It. Tho n!cth0A'm mnrk of violence uiwn it' body eliminated any theory but tint e nrobably a vlrulnnt mctnlllc f on absorbed through the skin , at tho colored spot, nnd probably from a '"rr'om the fact that the silver locket Jinlnod n child's picture, Hunt do Ted that the poison locket did not. Vnturnlly the criminal would try to di vert attention alone tho wrong lines, llrnre tho locket probably contained the nioture of a man. ... , , 'Working nlong tho lines siirrpsIciL Uonsan found n man who hud purchased Rich a poisonous metallic substance frnm a chemical house, nnd clinched the a. by nndlnp the death locket, which l,e lmd foolishly kept nmong his effects. IAXV Can you tell hoiv Mrs. Pet tingalo was Called to tho Grave TIH3 death of Mrs. Pettlngnle would linvo been an Important nows story in nny event. Sho was ouc ot tho rich r.t women in the city. But when it rnme in the midst of a spiritualistic cfance, nt the moment when her dead lnnband called her through the lips of the medium, It became a sensation, so treat, in fart, that tho presi did tint f,mo the still greater sensation tlmt n hidden there. Mis. 1'ettlnunlo wns not n pntronevs of mediums. Sho wns n plain little old lady with more money tbnn sho knew i.,i. in snend. nud whoba name innvi- tnbly headed the list of every worth I charity in me cny. it wns mo iirsi time she hod ever gone to a sconce, and she had done so, ns the Society for the Study of Psychic rhenomena found out, only nt the behest of her nephew, and heir, Wlnton Pettlngalc. This nephew had been urtivc for Mars In trying to prove to tho society ilio genuineness of mcdlumtstic powers, iind particularly those of Lolltn Del Monzo, In whose parlors tho tragedy jiid occurred. According in flin ,nnnr, nt tltn unitlfltv which examined under oath every per son who had been in the room nt tho time, tho room had been darkened, nfter n comfortable choir had been nrrunged for tho aged Mrs. Pettlngalc In ono cor nor of tho room, nnd the manifestations did not begin until about 0 o'clock, Madnmo Lolltix explaining tlint the spirits would not bo nt liberty to com municate with the earth until that hour. Then Lolltn had "gone luto a trance," n performance apparently In volving physical and mental ngony, to judge by her hysterical utterance. linnlly, after a number uf partially successful attempts to establish com mtinictlon with thn spirit world, the witnesses declnrcd there, was n hissing sound overhead, which continued for sovcrnl minutes. It was a very faint sound, nnd Immediately nfter it began tho medium's voice changed, nnd sho fcpoke steadllv. "I urn Siias Pettlngnle," she snld. I have been informed that my wife is hero tonight." (Pause.) "Aro you here, Lctitln?" There was tho bound of n choking sob from the comer where the old bidy sat, nnd u slight scuffling noise. Then a very faint voire uttered the one word, "sen," with apparent effort. "I want you Lctltln. T need you," continued Lolitu'n voice simply. "Come with me." That was ull. No further sound broke tho stillness for seernl minutes. Several witnesses testified that tho hissing sound overhead hnd The Broadway Five Entertainers that bet the high water mark In sing ing nnd playing and give to dance music n zip and zest thnt act your feet n-tlnglo. In the Eng lish Room n't Dinner tho French Room at Supper. Hotel Adelphia Chestnut at 13th ceased. It was very impressive and "rarrfatlc. Tho spell was broken by footsteps In a dlstant.part of tho house. A woman goto a suppressed scream. wlnton Pettlngalc called out to know u ins auni wns all right, nntl stumbled toward tho chair in the dnikucss. L0 lita gave a shuddering sigh nnd enmo tlcimimling If any ol been clearly under- put of her trance ner messages liu stood. Then Wlnton Pctllngnlo uttered on exclamation of horror, nnd struck a nintcli. By its flickering light they saw that his mint's chair wns empty, and that her body had shunned down on the floor. Wlnton bent down, but the inntch went out. lie struck nnotlior, but ns ho stooped again, It, too, went out. Crying "wait I wnlt!" I.olila ran to tho electric switch, and flooded -i. the room with light, tars', Pettlngftle wns qulto dead. , .Tho physician who was summoned said denth evidently had been due to natural causes. , But Harvey Hunt was not sotlslled thnt It had, and when Mrs. Pettln gala's nltornoy camo to him tho next day he undertook the case. Armed with power from tho police, he made nn ex umlnatlon of the house, and found what confirmed his suspicions, a register In the celling of tjio room In which the seance had been held. Hut can you tell what he tuipectat, and reconstruct tha ftoru of what aa tualtv happened in the srnnce. chambcrf The nnstccr will appear tomorrow. (Copyright. 1921. by I'ubllo lJirer Co.) m A Variety of Desserts From Delicious Medlar Baby Sponge MEDLAR Baby Sponge Cake will prove a new delight to you if you've never tasted it before. Made from pure, wholesome materials, in a way that only a true pastry artist could do it. Baby Sponge is tho small size six wonderful slices. Your dealer can supply you. Ask for it by name Baby Sponge. i( TWJr WANAMAKER'S DOWN STAIRS STORE WANAMAKER'S Wanamaker's Down Stairs Store Here' a new deuert Make a fudga sauce and pour gener ously over thin slices of Baby Sponge I EDLAM BISCUIT COMPANY M iiiii I I II iiIi i.hiiH fASCO ASCO ASCO ASCO . J. rf. J. .A. J. ... ... r. . . . ... r A' u A S rCl J1 A S C 0 A S' C' o. c 01 A s c o A c C 0 U: o A S c 0 A s c- 0' ' IS' MBIWMT1 STORES CO. Nran TMH . ,. i ' ASCO i ill iTi -- ASCO ii u. F 1" " ASCO t"l im,i, '-IH 9 O - G? & 3 .9 We're Content with Less Profit One of the reasons why we are able to give our customers such high quality meats nt such low prices is our tremendous purchasing power and the fact that we arc content with a small margin of profit. But tho unvarying tenderness, sweetness and wholesomeness of our meats are due to the fact that we positively demand the very finest meats obtainable and absolutely re fuse to place on our counters anything but the very finest meats to be had. 16 Ounces to Every Pound and 100 Cents' Worth of Value for Your Dollar. These Prices in All Our 180 Sanitary Meat Markets 4? S Finest Native Beef Rump or Round Steak n 25' X ASCO U is C o A S c o A s C o Rolled Shoulder ib 18c Lean Soup Beef M0C Rolled Brisket n. 18c Lean Hamburg Steak ib 20c Whole Chuck Roast lb 15c cF Cross Cut orBolar Roast n 25c Lean Boiling Beef ib 12c u c o A s C o A s C o sB.B Rib Roast ib 25c Thick End Rib Roast ib 20c ? Tender Mutton Breast 3 lbs for 10c Neck lb 7c Shoulders lb ltc( Rack Chops lb 15c Rib Chops ,.lb 22c Loin Chops lb 28c Legs lb 22c Spring Lamb Breast lb 6c Neck lb 10c Shoulders lb 20c Rack Chops lb 22c Rib Chops lb 32c Loin Chops lb 40c Legs lb 35c C 0 A' S C 0. A ! 01 i A S C 0 Q? Pork Shoulders Picnic Style 18C Lean Salt Pork 25c Boneless Breakfast Bacon " 30c & All Smoked Hams 3T -fe Milk Fed Roasting: Chickens 43 Tasty Krout it s l? By the way, have you been in our new "different" Meat Market at 239-241 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, just on the edge of the central shopping district? It's worthavisit! "Abco" Storen all over Phllu. anil throughout Pennsylvania, Now Jersey, Delaware and Maryland A S tc O A S c o A s c fro A O A rs c r ASCO ASCO itii ifti iii ji-fi m-nir ASCO ASCO fti ill iii i" ' '' mi ii ii m" iiji ifn i r"nr i ASCO ASCO ASCO . ... ... ... ... .... -- ... .. mA, . . ' ' 'V '' ' 'I' "' ' ASCO ASCO lMkwsataltarfatoat-atarfki 11 ' " f T ASCO ASCO lei ter li Opp Printed Voile ' Extraordinary at 38c yard !!8-iiich voilo of tho quulity thnt last year cost considerably more tluiu doublo. Sonic Eiik li.sh, srimc of line American manufacture. Showers of black or colored dots on white grounds, curiously lovely French rose, compositions of American field flowers. Dark and lighter colors for distinc tive dresses, blouses, smocks. One of the biggest dress cot ton "specials" of the season. Sateen Petticoats $1 Hcally splendid ones of heavy, lustrous, figured sateen in brown, navy, black nnd taupe grounds with tasteful figured and flowered effects. Klastic at the top and deep flounce.-.. Smart Pongee Blouses, $2.90 Three of tho best looking models we've had in u long time school girls und young women particularly will like them because they arc so nice to wear with sports or tailored suits for Spring. Soft, silky pongeo of excellent quality with two-in-one or round, flat collars; one has tiny frilling all nround it. Envelope Chemise $1 Different from anything we've had at ?1 300 of them and nil extremely pretty. Soft pink or white nain.-ook with dainty laces for trimming; most of them trimmed back and front alike, which is some thing most women like. Business-Like Bungalow Aprons $1.50 One could wear them about tho house in place of a dress. Of clear, neat plaids und checks in the most attractive colorings blues, greens, pinks and the like with ric rack braid for adornment. Full-Size Hair Nets 60c Dozen Another lot of those good cap and fringe hair nets which arc satisfying thousands of our customers. Hlack, dark brown, auburn, blonde, light and me dium brown. IVI Tell Your Brothers, Cousins and College Chums That en's Shirts Are $1.1 Kinds one does not often see at such a price. Beautiful featherweight materials in esthetic greens, pinks, pale blues and wonderfully good-looking, black and white patterns. More conservative stripes in printed and woven madras. Here and there a French flannel. Odds and ends from our own fine stocks. Not all sizes in every style, but all sizes in. some styles at the start-off. Of course, they are all cut on Wanamaker patterns. Limited quantity. Men's Nightshirts, $1.85 ', Men's Mufflers Repriced $1.50 T:M l-i . I.ai. i.- Ti ttl. ...Lit 1 , 1Hn T ,7 i,u : Plain and two-tone scarfs of mercerized nelet. GOOD, heavy flannelet which won't wear ouL eaSilv. Pink, blue and rrav stripes. collon-ancl-fiber Black, purple, gray, Cut over Wanamaker dimensions. brown a,)d othr colors. Originally they Neckties and Suspenders, 50c f50c suspenders have real brass trim mings and leather ends. 50c neckties were double until recently open four-in-hands and plain and fancy knitted ones. Men's Socks Special, 25c, 35c 2oc for fiber and cotton; 35c for artifi cial silk both kinds first grade. were more than double. Half Price and Less for Men's Underwear Continuing the clearaway of broken as sortments of Winter-weight underwear at 50c, 75c and 90c. All the garments are at least half price many arc le.ss than half. Too few of u kind to describe. Mlalliry. Murfcrf) Women's Long Jersey Silk Bloomers, $3.85 A rainbow of pretty colors henna, burnt orange, emerald, purple, taupe, nuvy and brown. Ono stylo has an accordion-pleated rufllo at the ankle ; the other Is finished with wide elastic. (Ontr.il) All-Wool Plaid Blankets, $12 a Pair 70 x 80 Inches All-wool, warp and filling tho blunkets ure in plaids of blue, pink, tan or gray with white. ( Piitnil) Quilts Special at $5 Cotton-filled quilts (clean white cotton) arc covered with various materials, some with figured cam bric and others with a silk-and-cotton material. The latter have, plain borders pink, rose, light blue or Copenhagen. (Ccntnil) Junior Girls Can Have New Plaid Skirts, Too Box-pleated skirts of serge and flannel are in the gayest plaids tans, blues, browns and greens. All have sepa rate belts and are in 30 and 32 inch lengths. $8.75 to $13.50. (Murhrt) Spring Coats Are Prettier and Less Expensive Xm $17.50 than they have been in several pea sons. The coat sketched is an ex cellent example of value. It is of firm, heavy wool jersey in green, brown or tan heather mix tures. The button-holes are hand piped; tho belt, cuffs, pockets and the pleat down the back show sev eral rows of stitching. The price is $17.50. This is but one of many good jer sey coats at $17.50 to $25. Plenty of Variety in Materials at $16.50 to S59 Spring coats are made of polo cloth, tricot ine, velour, serge, covert cloth and veldyne. These fabrics are used in capes, wraps, coats and sports coats. Some are plainly tai lored, some show silk or wool em broidery. Most of them are lined with plain color silks. OUrLft) surance and Brief Cases About Half Price Insurance cases, $1.50 to $1, with one, two or four pockets; they aro in black or bro.vn good leather. Brief cases, $5, $5.50 and So", arc of durable, good-looking brown cowhide, with one, two or three pockets. Other brief cases, in black r brown, are $6.50 to $10. (Clif-lMUt I Women's High Black Shoes, $9 The shoes are of black kid skin or calfskin and have imitation wing tips, welted soles and medium heels. Black Brogue Oxfords, $9.60 The Oxfords, with their full wing tips, have well rounded toes, sturdy welted soles and low heels. (Chestnut) Simple Little Dresses for Babies, 75c to $1 Kvcry little baby needs so many of thexo little dresses thut can be easily washed nnd ironed. Thcbo drcses aro of white nuin sook, trimmed only with a weo lace edge at neck and tdceve-, or a tomli of feather-stitching or French Knots on the yokes. For babies of six months to two years. Ontrl) V if .fill nin" -i i ii 'i 1 1 - i-ti(ii-i i itrtiHMfMtflri'rtlv'i i makf tfhi r i , ..jjtAijatLSih&ai.i, . . - '"iarn ii.-'H'iirAifr-ti..., - . ,. . a. i Jtsimxwi. . So Many Charming Dresses Between $1 0 and $25 It would be amazing if this were not Wana maker's Down Stairs Store, famous for its unusual dress values that one can choose from so many differ ent dresses at the low prices of $10. $12.75, $15 to $25. The Many Points of Difference Materials these, alone, divide the dresses into several groups and make choosing the more in teresting and satisfactory. Serge, wool jersey, tricotine. taffeta. charmeuse, mignonette, Canton crepe and crepe de chine, all the fashionable materials of the sea son. Styles and this is what ho many peo ple have commented on! They are so fresh and Springlike and there are so many totally differ ent styles that women of all ages can find dresses to suit them and for almost every oc casion. There uro straight-lino fiock-, blouse model, little Etons, dres.-es. with straight bodices and fuller skirts, frocks with ovrr.-,kirts and dresses trimmed with bead:., embroid ery, braid, contrasting material, etc. They Are All New and that is part of their charm. When prices of d. -''rnble dresses are as low as these, no wonder that tho d;vHs go out quickly and there must alwa.s be plenty of i,..w things to take their places. The Dress That Is Sketched Is a smart navy tricotine. well tailored. The eyelet emhrmdery and scalloped skirt give it individuality nnd til,- g-,y trrne do chine vestce is n touch of snftne-.-. $:: "o. (MurUft) ill r?' ii &"W It..' iH V n ' 'i"J -i $22.50 1 and Rugs in the February Sale Iheso prices are less than the new prices for rugs the new prices are low. Hit-or-Miss Rag Rugs Woven on hand looms nnd therefore very strong. 8x 10 feet, $10.50 9x 12 feet, $12.50 36 x 72 inches, $2 30 x 60 inches, $1.50 Seamless Velvet Rugs 9x12 feet, $36.50 Seamless Tapestry Brussels Rugs 6x9 foot, $16.50 9 x 12 feet, $30 Axminster Rugs 8.3x1 0.6 feet, S12.50 9x12 feet, $35 K linMmll ) :s"''3?--"-'' y .tsr&x'mM r-)JSsi il m 5o , 1 -3 ... Xs. L JPissss? &', .f-.-" I M$:M MMl Pirn mm ! !' ill i I! i ill Muii i V ' IkJX: h'M m? hmm H U:' ; "IfT 5. J fl J $5 ir llfMli " -S!imr .ii IR ill If., I mum ''''' "v' ""'nt ifflS'tM3 H i ' "'last t.1'i?SHti'f it ' ' t waa ! Mil'il.l$ ri i II fm price- ,ie i 1.1 v "!i'li rent " ,?'( i&tEKM i , , f J3''J4fl Mill I' iKi ' ' .a' , riv.tfv iVlftrffl Quia I1 ' 1 .n'.ti.i ,, i.i,iu tlM1, vJjnlnifl t 'l1 flfiiivl kiti if u ,f BftCw a !JnItuSIKUI IffilHU ' sa Ever So Much Better Silk Bags Are Now $2 to $5 In lew artnles Ji. -. in re been t-u.h i.'Iim1 as ono notices in the nuv Spring bags. Io. t j. member what kinds 01 bags hud to bo sold ;u year the best manufactured at the time, but t1 not very gooil. See tho NEW bugs here now nnd notice the d ilY-ni ce! Lovely silks mostly rich moire. IntereVing -hai'i s rather difficult to maUo. Ucnurnlly Fllver-plutid v nnistictlly wrought frames. Odd catches thnt engnt" oihV f.ni'... Soft gray, ashes of rose, saffron, tan and pale bUie Ihuh.m which muko each separate opening of tho bag a pint ur. and iuisea and minors lined with the i-aino soft mone or tuft'ci.i. Leather bau at moderate but tluiis ;. neither suu. HowcsiT, any ne seeking a gun' certain to le j'k.i erabh surpi . id and low prices in both silk and ku.hei. M'lirMnul) mkiUiimum Ir - 'mvwMmBllmiUBImwlMlUtHmm'iBh&&l1 -" r-n - '.' ' ; T-" ' ' - ' ' ' t -wt-' .h y t wwwPWffli.i,Mm . tUVKRVV Itk u HaaHaa
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