"-r $JppT5tfwi1T 'ji;VWJ,'ir. .W yi, ,r f A' y ' r t? EVEyq PUBLIC IEDGBR-PHH;A.DBL1?HIA"," FRIB'AT, FEBRUATRY 18, 1921 13 ti)4 y? MYSTERY STORY Dy riHMP FIUNCIS NOWLAN Yesterday's Mystery Solution, TV Tltn cso of "After Midnight," l' tinner Hunt knew Holler was the irffrer by " "P ,int ,hn Iatlcr tilde in donylnj Ms (tullt. lUrvcy Hun na(1 cstcd that IBlltr was undor Kuspiclon merely on ijncc to observe how the. man wonld ..,t m tlic Bceusntlon. Not being !ni- l " 'ilth his (inndlnjf In the com- ffltv. s ws Aclscll, he saw no rcn- why he should not be regarded an -lhk the rrlmlnol. floUer had mM. """' " ?ou My I AM Anrns Kidder you nrd n con- oundcJ "" slr-, In thc fi,rnt 5,a"' ' Mt never owned nor purchoiicd a re- toirfr " . , . .... ,i i,i nut mini n" m'1 n'ifc5ocn ,,iai, vMn had "shot" Kidder. Neither U In nor Hunt had told noller how :V,.V. i.., i ,,nf Iitu Month. Nohodv lse iniw of the murder to inform Mm. itVnee If he knew Kidder had been shot, and not btnuucu or 1T.uvtj. u .,.., ... ..,..., oily have been because he had commit ted the crime himself. n? telllnjr each that the other had confessed Adscll sot confcons out of hits Holler and Urnceficld. It was itriceficld who had gotten the revolver. crime. Tha motive was robbery, noller ind UraccllCIU una irieu to nwinuie Kidder, who, however, bad neatly torntd the table on them in a deal on lone nubile utility securities. I. XXXI I Can you read the clue in A Bad Chech WHAT, Mr. Hunt, did you ever have Unuch experience with bad-check rtutl?" Tho houao detective of the Bindolph House had stepped up to Himy Hunt as he was about to entor tie dinlnu room. , "A trifle," smiled the criminologist. "Why? Has anybody been trying to mtunvtblng over on you?" "Yes," said tho house detective, "irl he's made a cleau cctaway. too. Fellow showed up here about five days iw with n lot of baggage. Took one rJ the beat rooms in the house and bure did spread himsolf on the eats. Signed tbs bills. 'Well, after his charge had mounted up to about $000 the credit BiBiIr began to get a bit. leery of hlio, and tthon he naked to have a rik cashed referred him to thc big bosi. Thc boss said he'd, cash the check If he could identify himself. Fellow uplnlncd he was n nephew of Mrs. Criaston Willoughby and a great chum of one of the younger Frazces. Paid the boss could call them up and they d tell him he wai all right. 'irw boss did call 'em up, but couldn't get any answer to cither call. lie took a chance, though, and enshed ihc check for $123. Figured the fellow TOaldn I have riven those names. honing he would mil Up, unless he tij itralght Uiien yie next thing we knew the guy had melted right out ot tight. It turns out Mrs. Cranston Willoughby is out of town and the Fra mes never heard of him. I checked up nib tho telcpiiono operator and tinu here were calls for the two numbers Wore the boss called cm up. Llils luck had just made out a list of some (the most important people in the city ind called up their homes in turn until e fouml a couple who weren't there o answer the phone, and adopted t lie in i I... n1 i,tnn a n .1 f.inMiln "' 13 IMS IllillttC I1U ItKKUilt "What name did he use?" asked Plant. "Called himsolf Percy Van Burden tihVoll," lepliod the house detective a dnjuit "Uft his real name i lAdolfi hchinitt. sticky Uugan or bome-IhiMliVethat." "Ardthe check?" Oh, here it is. but it don't nrove tHthiaj, One of our own forms. He's rittcn in thc name of the Ammcrliill 'idoral Hank of Raudnllvillc. Mishl s. well have written in thc National ill Hank of New York or any other hU earae into his mind. Sure, the hlcr looked up to sec if there wav Jcl a bank as n matter of form before ecasnefl ttio check." i JM, as you suggest," said Hunt. "Hut i u wager you tne amount 01 tnc cneci. t it Iw't: that If you'll send Mr do crlption tip to that distant littlo town Oll'll finii Allt .flirt l. ta nM.nf'11 ...r.1 .. rT .'m, ..., , , j, Llit,i- (1 llltir.1 our tasK ot locating him easier un ow. JFAal ,njc Uarvcu Hunt so certain pal He che teas a live onef Uc anuctr will appear tomorrow. (CtrHihl J0S1. by Publlo Ledger Ci ) i Scent in Her Hair i Aft aCAlinlntimn ittltVi tml. ... iki H adds to the lovellnoaa of it hy C T n,unl a ,ace ttn" .. A, nl(11ng Placo of a wee sachet !-.. "t( ncaiuirpa, UIIU 111 m. l ?h . ox ,you wl" mia th8 reason iin y u"01 ''" B'oveu nanus int- The Question Corner Todflv'N lnnnlrlr 1. I'rotii what apparently hopeless Hundelton rise to be the New "irk manager of one of Uie largest ma insurance companies in the '"untry? ;?ht candle greaso is stuck to ine Mfo of n brass candlestick, how can it he removed without "'"Ping with a knife? I'eseribe n btriking new electric 'mp which suggests u caudelu- K In what way can buttons be ,.. '. l0. a wnlHt H0 'at they can eamlv hn romni,i ,r.i,n u i. , nt to the laundry? " "hat material Is used for dainty " unusual bracelets for the e cl!!,Vvl,h "'onder hand? wiD8 U good-looklnif new nnlr suit? fr wpar wUh ft brown Vt..., II 'ri "'U"J answers of IV. tt , ' ".,u ""HI1CU1 SCUOOl don .J nlIer5U7 Coll('r,, T'on- til 5V0!?!n' seem '" hw , 7C In this work, metnMs,of,laT,'li(,1 out in UtnI,l,,ad,, ?,liph hsve bp,nra,! om'h;' ef,n bc, riiImI bv n fobTteL.?'PnfcorbJue 3.Kiin;sror ni,. ,, '"" 1' nnri to ufo. ft TJht rP'lin!m- "ntii 'me until m m,,,Jt wit1' vttl-' "i until it is soft and nll.M.. ' SS""h!;Le foo,1s'nn's re ii?' I" "Nunl footrest in nm, HU, ' I",' V11 ""' With Kid bio ul, m " lnV orn Mack. mould nlwa.vs ho iVnrn i rfes.,!r'-viir? n, win, Y. i vu pointni Orgran plays at 9, 11 and 4:50 Chimes t Kon WANAMAKER'S DOWN STAIRS STORE WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Fair New Frocks, Reflecting the Prettiest Spring Fashions, Are Amazingly Low Priced Wanamaker's Down Stairs Store 25 Different Styles at $8.25 and $10 30 Different Styles at $25 Scores of Pretty Things in Between . T Taffeta and Crepe de Chine Dresses, $18 The bodices and skirts of thc taffeta dresses show elaborate eyelet embroidery. They are in black, taupe and navy, trimmed with pearl gray, Belgian blue or rust-color taffeta. Crepe de chine dresses are in navy and black with interesting peasant embroidery trimming the skirts, which are pleated across the front. Wonderful Choosing at $23.50 and $25 Taffeta dresses are made in charming ways. Some of the skirts, showing much eyelet embroidery, are over under skirts of Georgette crepe of contrasting color. A navy blue frock is made over gray; a black one over Copenhagen. Crepe de chine dresses are made with deep overskirts which are covered with elaborate embroidery. One of these, which is in navy, brown and gray, is sketched. Dresses of white or light blue Georgette are almost entirely covered with silk scroll stitchery. Crepe meteor dresses in navy and brown are trimmed with contrasting Georgette. n Among these arc many handsome sample dresses ordi narily a third more. Taffeta With Crystal Beads, $32.50 These dresses are in navy brown and black, very beau tifully embroidered with milky crystal beads. They have narrow collars and cuffs of embroidered beige Georgette. Freshness and charm, youthfulness and gayety arc tho points that you'll notice first nbout the delightful new dresses that Spring is sending ahead of her. Then you'll see that taffeta boasts eyelet embroidery, crepe de chine is elaborately scrolled and embroidered and serge is lightened with colorful collars and cuffs. Colorings are lovely, too, with silver gray and navy blue high favorites. 150 Dresses at $8.25 Half Price Of Poiret twill and wool jersey embroidered in con trasting colors. Of navy blue serge embroidered in silk or wool. Of crepe de chino in gray, brown or navy, with ruffled bodice and skirt. Of satin in Copenhagen, navy, black and taupe in sev eral Spring models. Serge and Tricotine Frocks, $10 and $15 All are in navy blue and they are trimmed with much wool embroidery, beading or braiding. Some have trico lette sashes, collars and cuffs. Tricotine dresses have panel overskirts over a black satin foundation. Some Eton frocks will appeal to young women. $8.25 U $8.25 5i $8.25 JJk $15 Canton Crepe Dresses, $25 to $75 The most fashionable silk material of the Spring and one that is remarkably handsome and adaptable. These lovely dresses are in silver graj navy blue, dark brown and raspberry, sometimes embroidered, sometimes trimmed only with wide, soft sashes. $25, $29, $32.50, $35, $39 to $75 (Murkel) ' A Sample Lot of Women s Fiber Sweaters Special at $4.25 Sweaters of this sort UBtially sell for nlmost twice this prlcu. Fashionable coat sweaters, including a popular Tuxedo model, are in navy, peacock, greon-and-brown unci black-und-whito. New blouso sweaters that reach just to the waistline are in brown, salmon, white, lavender, navy and green.and-blaclc. Not all sizes in every style and color, but excellent selection! (Central) New $5 Hats Springlike as Crocuses they and and Iiko tho crocuses seem to nop up, moro more each day. Gray and navy blues, tans and brownB oh, yes, and rcdl Soft straws and the firmer straws there seems to be no limit to tho varioty. Flowers nro beginning: to bo seen among tho adornments and, though moat of the hats are still fairly small, some of tho brims arq beginning to widen out a bit. Rtwnminrr Snmnle Hats. $9.50 A few sometimes one of a kind. All the better straws and satins in combinations, mostly in the darker street shades and plenty in black. Ostrich trims most of the hats. (Market) Honey-Dew Neckwear Is New The first showing in Philadelphia as far as we know. The color must mean a very ripo honey-dew melon, for it is almost apricot. Tho material ih sheerest, finest organdie and tho collars, seta and vestees in 11 styles are finished with deco rative navy stitching. S1.B0. Other Charming New Neckwear Gray, of courso, is prominent and sets of tucked pray organdlo begin nt 1 and go up to $4.75 for hand-embroidered collars ana seie. at nars anu ouio. Tan organdie neckwear with Hulgiinan embroidery begins ?2.D0 and goes up to $5.25 for sets or vests. (Central) Shoes That You Can Be Sure Of at Savings Equally Sure Men, women, boys and children are provided for in this sale of dependable Wanamaker-quality shoes at savings of a half. Women's Low Shoes, $2.50 One-eye ties of dull black leather with welted soles and high, curved heels. Women's High Shoes at $3.50 (All Sizes) Black kidskin, gray kidskin and brown kid.skin shoes with welted soles and high, curved heels. Women's Brown Oxfords at $4.90 Of brown leather in brogue style. Medium heels and welted soles. Also tan lace walking shoo3 with straight tips, welted soles and medium heels. Women's Shoes and Oxfords at $6.90 (AH Sizes) Smart tan leather shoes with round toes and low heels havo welted soles and imitation wing tips. Tho Oxforda are of brown leather with welted soles and medium heels good looking and splendid quality. Children's Shoes at $1.75 Sizes 2 to 5 of brown or black kidskin, patent leather and tan calfskin with turned soles. Children's Tan Shoes Size 6 to 8, $3 Sizes &Vz to 2, $3.50 Long-wearing shoes of tan leather in lace style with sensibly wide toes. Men's Shoes and Oxfords $5.90 Several styles in tan leather, many with full wing tips excellent chooBing and values that discerning business men will appreciate A new lot of tho Cordovan Oxfords has arrived in time for Saturday. Boys' Shoes -$3.90 Big boys' rough-wear shoes of strong tnn or black leather. Blucher style with round toes and heavy soles. Sizes 1 to 5!4. (Gnllrrr, Market) Dresses in Extra Sizes $16.50 and $18 Several becoming models in navy blue serge. A redin gote dress has a long roll collar and is trimmed with braid. Sizes 421,-. to 32. Worth Running For! Men's Suits Have Taken Another Drop to $27.50 This retail price is less than the wholesale cost of three months ago. Each suit is of properly tailored ALL-WOOI, cheviot, and every man knows that all-wool clothes keep their shape and quality appearance a great deal longer than cotton mixtures. Coats are single breasted vests well cut trousers hang right. Conservative stripes, checks and indistinct patterns in brown and green effects. Just enough of these splendid $27.50 suits for 1 a men. far jBi Tenth Shipment of These $25 Suits "Intrinsic worth," the dictionary defines "value." There could be no better description of these young men's suits of all-wool cheviot at $25. The tenth separate shipment of them is ready for Saturday. You see, they sell on sight. Two and three button coats among them. $1.55 for Fine Shirts That Thousands of Men Want Nothing wears better than a percale shirt and these shirts are of the better kind of 80x80 thread percale in fast colors. Wide and cluster I stripes. French cufl. Carefully cut on Wana- 1 maker dimensions and with first quality buttons ' and fine workmanship. Men's Half Hose, 25 c Pair Men are realizing the pood appearance of cotton-and-fibcr half hose, especially when they are knitted as fine as these In brown-nnd-prcen and blue-and-green, sizes O'u to 11 s. Murkrt) Special Lot of Men's Dress Ulsters, $30 N'ot so Ioiik and cumbersome as regular ulsters and made of good-looking Kruy ull-wool materials. Capital for motoring even in spring weather. Men's Gloves, $2.65 a Pair Tan capeskin gloves, in one-clasp style, are outscam sewn and have spearpoint backa. One-clasp gray suede gloves with black em broidered backs, are outscam acwu. (L'ciitrul) Leather Belts, Special at 50c Narrow belts of black or tan leather with prong or roller buckles. Somu have slight finw, but if perfect they would be two or three tinu this price. Mnillrr.i, Boys' Suits All Wool, With Two Pair of Trousers Special at $15 New Spring suits of cheviots for boys of 7 to 17 years. Belted Xorfolks with plain or patch pockets the coats nicely lined with mohair and the trou ers fully lined. Suits boys can be proud of! And, what is more, suits t lint will n'we long service. (Gnllrr.t, Murkrti Coats Gay With Spring Delightful Choosing at $16.50 to $39 Center Aisle Oppo o o Hair Nets 60c Dozen Annther shipment of these cM-ellent hair nets. HIack, blonde, auburn, light, medium nnd dark brown; cap and fringe shape Full size. Women's Chamois Lisle Gloves, 55c Half pri.-o for these good looking gray irluves 2-clasp style with needle - btitched backi. Washable Capeskin Gloves. $1.65 cinvw that women will like for Springtime Soft, pliable kins in on, -clasp sle with spearpoint backs. Light or (lark gr.'iv. lOtTee. brown and tan. Dainty Envelope Chemises, $1 Very pretty ones of soft nainsook with plenty of neat laces j most of them trimmed both front and back. Bungalow Aprons $1 Women have been nsl;ing for them ever since they t-uw the la-t iot. Striped percale in the lighter stripes that women seem to prefer with elastic ut the waistline and snowy rnk reck braid trim ming neck, sleeves, front and pocket. 1000 Pink Corsets $2 Half doen interesting mod els for slender and medium largo womci Pink cotton, plain or broche, with light or heavy boning as cleared; ome have elastic at the tops. Un usually well made and durable at this price. Babies' Dresses $1.65 Dainty little affairs of tho soft, sheer whito nainsook trimmed with hand-embroidered yokes and narrow lace nt neck and 3lves. Tor in fanta nnd up to J years. Lighter colors herald the Spring, and how fresh aiul de lightful they are! Soft tans and grays, dull blues and' greens are the shades most in , evidence, as the coats sketched a testify, Suede V elour at $25 This wran is sketched nn in left. It is in moufllon and ostrich soft tan and gray and is lined throughout with silk and trimmed with em broidery. Tan Polo Coats, $29 A sports coat that young women are enthusiastic about. It is in the natural tan shade and is half lined with peatt de cygne. Many other new Spring -wraps and coats in navy blue, " as well as these light shades, are here at $."5, S?9, $-15 to S89. i MnrUrl Jsl ieo. ,:ivvhr. ; v: $jk 1 D is&X ) MM -a , ' ' ri- il -i-i $25 ? $29 v r 1 1 ' V' Dainty Batiste Blouses About Half Price $1.90 Blouses with Peter Pan lollars, with double frills, with iow of hemstitching, fngottuig or rick rack braid, blouses with insets of Copenhagen or rose a wonderful variety. About half of thec nrc from our own stock and hae Been reduced, because v 'es are incomplete The rext pies, newly arrived MurkiM i .tic am Spring Brings Pretty Clothes to Junior Girls New dresses of taffeta nnd crona ln ihinp uie fresh as hyacinths and in almost as pretty i olor Copenhagen, navy, green and vose One taffeta frock ha a pungee guimpe. . to 14 year sizes at SlO.aO, Slli.iiO to $22.ii0. For junior girU there arc frocks of crepe meteor, crepo de ilnne, t it tie t a and Georgette over taffeta. SICV) to $:J7.:.0. Navy Serge With a Pongee Bodice, $10 The Im'.i- uroi i, sketched Tho Bk.rt i. pleated onto an cabiudered o'. Vies t3 to 11 years. Charming New Gingham Frocks, $3 to $8.50 they're in tho jollicst kind rf plnnU ami plum colors, often combined, a d there iuv sires for girl of all uges. Sewral have bodice of whito dimity or jear. Hero al coats and jersey am sSlO.60, $24 10. Top Coats coats nnd dolmm.s, capu coats of polo doth, heather coatings, many of them in if ; is V SHI the lighter colonnga New Suits for Juniors Special at $12.75 and $13.50 Ncjunor joiner .uiUun l' .1 ' .i b own miAturca h:.ve Taxed-, or notin collars. .. i.iieui m 1 4 m " uiuer. a) . !-( ,
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