r-sS'Tii- i "it "T .1 -j , VV - '' ,"V . ' u .1P.T A-i- cH :- O I ' I f ,w ic'' lf v If IV- If v ft Eft PEPPER IS BACKED FOR SCHOOL BOARD Civic Bodies and Women's Or- ganizations Support Feb and Passmore BEST LEADERSHIP SOUGHT Wltfi (it lenrt three vacancies In the Board of Education to be Allctl next month, civic and women's organlra ttens of the city hnve already taken stops to obtain men and women of the highest type . , , ... Members of the Board of Judges will not lack snggoMJon in balloting for tttrw educational administrators at their meeting .Tuna X The three vac-ancle will ba created by the resignation of Simon Grntz, the retirement of thinner Heeber, vho has id that he will present his resignation In a fen tlavH. nnd the death of Cnnrles It 1-dmunrli May o. Among the many namoa mikrcMccI as suitable uerrors for thpe men are thoee of Oeorge Wharton I'epper, Mnr!ce Felt. Oeorgo W. Xnrrio, Morris I. Cooke, Walter Itoenberger, E. Pupey Passmore and Dr. Mnrton lUllIey. Mr Pepper, nside from hl la prac tice, hits won attention hv his activities In behalf of education. An member of tho riHini' Committee, wlilrh tonght for higher teacher' salaries, both clt and State nnd ti a member Of the Home! of TuiBtee of the I'm rersity of Pen isrtrsnia, he has rendered signal nervier Maunre KpN tngefher with Mr Norrls end Mi PHK-niore, nl wn a member of the Citizens' Committee As a business man, a philanthropist and roan of affairs he has nlwavs taken broad nnd nntructi interest in educational mutters in the cib Mr. Norrls now governor of tho Fed eral Ueerve Hank- of this district, was formerly Director f Wharves, Docks nnd Ferries under the late Mnvor Blankenburg nnd has had wide experi ence In the financial nnd business world, b well as having bien a former news paper man ... Sir Cooke wn- nlso a member of the Blankenburg cnbinet as Director of Public Works and is known for his constructive nnd progressive nttitude on all matters of public concern. Mr. Passmore is president of the Bank of N'orth America. He formerly was governor of tho Federal Reserve Bank. Dr. Reillev one of those suggested b women's oignni7ations. was formcrU connected with I'.ryn Mawr College and lit a womnn of broad education, wide experience nnd progressive Ideals HELD AS FAKEPOLICEMAN Mn Accused of Attempting to Fleece Couple at "U" Station Charged with attempting to arrest a young" rinu .irid woman at the "I." en trance at Fifth nnd Mnrket street and impersonating an olhcer. William Smith. mMV-Iwo venrs old was held vesterda in S-100 bill for n further hearing "h Magistrate Price, nt tlie IPNtv-hr-t and Thompson i-trcets sta tion Police sav Smith nccostKl the couple carlv Sundin moining as th were prolonging llmr iiarting nt the foot of the elevated stairs, de luring their con duct was diiorderlj and threatened to arrest them lit is tiii n alleged to have offered to let them go if the voting woman's evcort would hand over a small piece of change " Tho oung man culled a policeman, who placed Smith unci i nrret SIX ARE INJURED BY FALLS AND EXPLODING GASOLINE Boy, 14, Breaks Both Legs In Tum ble From Tree Six persons. Including a boy. three womer nnd two men, wero seriously In jured In week-end accidents caused by street 'nils and exploding gasoline Sei'.ed with n fainting spell near her ho-.ie, Mrs. Anna Cnntillo, of o4t Hast Klttenliouse street. Oermantown. fell to tho sidewalk nnd was slightly in jured. She was taken to the German -town Ilospitul At about the same time Mrs. Uerthn Coleman, sixty. eight enrs old, of aH5 N'orth Fifteenth street, fell on the street near her home nnd was seriously injured She was taken to the Samaritan Hospital Whllo attempting to elimh Into the. second-story window of his home, fourteen-year-old Knrl Welpp. of IHllS Xorth Twenty second stieet, fell from n tiee and broke both his legs. He was taken to the Women n College Hospital. Mr. and Mrs Tnmes Hall nnd their one-year-old sou, of Sixtj -sixth and Market streets, were standing on the porch of their home last night when it collapsed All three were hurled to the ecllnr Mrs. Hall suffered Inlunes nhout the he ud nnd body, but the others were uninjured .lames K Proctor, of WoO N'orth Fifty-third street, driver of a Jltnev bus, and Kusell Cllne, of Seventh nnd Cedni streets, Camden were burned by exploding gasoline The ncudent ! I Proctor occurred nt Sixty third nnd Walnut streets. Clinc is tho son of tho Rev II. F dine He was drawing , giisolinc from his fither's auto. Mrs '.I If. Porter of W.tlnut street near i 1'ifU -third, had n narrow eonpo from denth when u csu of gasoline on a sttne exploded Mis. Poi ter was clennlng her gns rmge when tho pilot light caused a ctn of sisnllne to ex plode Airs Porter was. uniniured. but the tire thilt followed paused a los of eernl hundred dollars CRlffciZE EDISON QUIZ JEW! SH CHARES I 0 BEGIN WW E Campaign to Raise $250,000 Emergency Fund Starts at Dinner Tonight FOR ORGANIZATION WORK eoch with its enplaln, the workers nro ready to reccivo their marching ordcis. Ten ,of tho teams lire composed of women, who will appeal to the Jewish women and mothers of Philadelphia for their unfortunate sisters. Mrs. Arthur Loch, nssocintc campaign chair man, lins charge of the women's di vision. The "drive" will closo on Mnv 122. Preparatory to the opening of the j campaign, the annual meeting of the ,fedeialion was conducted Inst night in the ballroom of the Hellcvuc-Strntford. Mure tlinn ()( members and their 'friends nttended. U. of P. Faculty Members Do Not Take It Seriously Surprise uas expressed todav bv members of the fscultv of the I'nnersity of Pennsylvania that an one should take scriouslv the list of questions re centlv Issued h Thomas I'llKon, tho inventor Mr Edison, according to reports. 1 Issued tho question to t'st the mental i fitness of joutig men appljing to him for woik. Dr Frnnk P. Graves, dean of the School of I'ducation at the Vnivirsitv, mid if Mr. Kdlson issued the questions foi the purpose mentioned he was going into a field of which he knew nothing Dr Harlan I'ndegraff. professor of educntionnl administration, slid the making of .1 list of such questions was a technical procedure and required s command of statistics. To Demonstrate Approved Dancing That modern and classic dam ing ma) bfl full of pep. and still not offensive, een to tho most critical eye, will be brought out In a series of dances which will precede the nnnunl ball to be given tinder the auspices of students nnd gmd nates of I.ii Salle College in the ball room of the Hellcvuo-Stratford, this evening A program of terpslchorcuu no cities will be presented, under the personal direction of Albert W New -mill A new step of tJio tnngo tjpe will bo introduced bv Miss Marguerite Wab. and partner. Miss Wnlz, it wi'l be recnlled assisted Director Tustm recentlv in his investigation of tho al leged prevalence of immoral dancing in this city. Manv persons of prominence will at tend a dinner nt the Vdelphln Hoi"l to night, at which a campaign to rnlse a SL'.'O.OOO emergency fund will be launched by the l'cduation of .tewlsh Cliatitles of Philadelphia The .urn mentioned will bo used for the woik of the organization lit nihil tion to tho sum nlrendy pledged bv tin fedeiatlon's annual contributor Representative Julius Knhn, of Ciili forms House chairman of tho Com mittee on Military Affulis nnd author of (he Selective Diaft Law. and Rabht Abb.i Hillel Silver, of Cleveland, con sider! d one of tho most brilliant pulpit orntois in tho United States, will he tho principal speakers. Addresses wiJ be delivered also by Dr. Cyrus Adler, of Di opsin College, nnd other Philndc' phln tis of prominence. Louis Wolf, president of the federation, will b chnirman. Fifty-four Jewish chnrltnble and rhilnntliropic institutions, which con stltute the federation, will be the beneficiaries of the campaign Included in that number are hospitals, orphan nges, health centois, sinitnriums, 1 nines for tho aged nnd tho recentlv es tablished Federated I.onn Association whose aim it is to keep tho poor out of tin gi.isp of the loan shnrks, Tlmso institutions and agencies de pend upon the succ ess of the campaign for ! xear's continuation of their m tiutics among their thousands of vouthfiil nnd ndult charges and for the expnnsinn of their work. The lmme clinic aim of tho rnising of tho emei gene v fund is to coer a considct.ible clelicit of the federation nnd to meet the urgent need oT mnnj of the charita ble societies Organized into thirty-two teams NEARLY SCARED TO DEATH Man Sees Fellow Worker Fall In Well and Becomes Unconscious Daniel Willinms. of Crestmont, was Exhibit A in a demonstration of the asset tion it Is possible to "scare a man neailj to death." Williams and Antony Snlavtore wero digging n well in the Crestmont dis trict. Snlvatoro lost his; balance nnd flunged to the bottom of the well, fif teen feet, lln was unhurt. Williams' lld imagination pictured Sihntorc dead nt tho base of the well, and he fell unconscious, stricken wmIu a liemt attack Snhnloie climbed n latter to tho top of the well and found his co-worker on the giouud, Williums is recoverins in the Ablnglon Hospital, his condition having been icrlous for nearly forty-eight hours. A Genuine Distilled Water for Storage Batteries Say "H YDRO-PUROCK" and insist upon this special ly made water for batteries. It preserves the plates pro longs battery life. Manu facturers recommend it- In half - gallon bottles, at all good dealers or direct from THE CHARLES E. HIRES CO. J10 S. 24th St. Philadelphia ka-sij-BJssfssititapstJSS - H 1 ; i' ivc delectable blends ! asco JL MmJkjTLh I ORANGE PEKOE INDIA CEYLON 4 OLD COUNTRY STYLE PLAIN BLACK i MIXED 45 lb ROPUROOf Vt lb pkp;, 23c lb pkp;, 12c At all our Stores Ntvtr tot J in bulk ser Nwsicjra??iN!a-'k io3 s . s - fg , .'-ftiJ Dancing Contest Tonight large Silver Loving Cup Palais D'Amour S. E. Cor. 12th & Chestnut Sts. Uaat beautiful danitng academy n Amrrlea I'honr Hulnnl ;i;i Yovl will enjoy nm CUPurit jififeS Jl JurliJlai BORAX SOAP EVF.RYBODY hkes it- Neorly everybody uses it SAVE THE WRAPPERS fars&netS. iRAIItSsisSKi? sTW Long-Lasting Power Long-Lasting Dollars The eager whir of the motor the moment your foot touches the- starting pedal. Lights instantly bright at the turn of a switch. Those are the gifts to you of a really powerful battery. When that battery gives long service, economy is added to convenience. The choice of a battery is worth some con sideration on your part. The history of storage batteries in automobiles, submarines, in the telephone system, and numerous other indus tries is little other than a record of the Exide. The Exide made for your car today is the re sult of unique experience and facilities. Call here and see for yourself why the Exide will give you long-lasting power. The Electric Storage Battery Co. EXIDE SERVICE STATION (571 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19 We repair all makea at hatteriec, skilfully and at a reasonable prica. Tiiuicirs w i:xim: ki:iiici: sttio kar ov E. L. HAWKINS li.pliwoocl A (irffim M. t WW Gmu fiU GtrmjuUsHB V ANAMAKi:rt'(! MIACK K INDUSTRIES 33il and Wulnut Sl, ton JiniAla ilUtiwajri JOHN CLUTCH Kit Alio Knlnut Hlrrrt VT I'hlliMlelphl miim iMi mSshrinvPP ft :rtTifcfclfeS5SVVk"," v atti,,!,,.,', m.lK.TiBlIBrMMMmXlll Great Furniture Values Within Reach of Everyone T Just when thousands are buying and planning to buy Furniture to put their 7-U homes in order for Spring and Summer the Vau Sciver Store has done the right thing at the opportune time. sf We have just completed a survey of the immense stocks covering the acres of our sales floors. Suite by Suite and Piece by Piece we have picked and culled the recently discontinued lines, the Odd Suites, Single Pieces and remainder lots from the heavy selling of the late Winter weeks, and marked thousands of dollars worth of this Furniture at prices lower than anything we have offered in the Furniture line in years. Lower, we feel confident, than Furniture of similar character can be found any place Furniture is sold. fj There is not a Suite or a Piece that isn't characterized by the trustworthy construction and the correct and elegant styles that have made Van Sciver Furniture famous the country over. U Aside from these extraordinary reductions, made from the new lowered prices, our spacious galleries are filled with thousands of Suites and Pieces that represent savings unmatched any where we know of. Proverbially fine and traditionally durable Furniture whose quality and value have carried the prestige of this House to front rank in the Furniture World. Furniture on which we save you the middleman's profits, whether made in our own or other great fac tories of the country. It rcoilirc? no Stretch of Imairinntion to BOG in this Hnnrlsnmn Rroun Mnhncmnv Klinrntnn ni,iiniT.I?nnn :i Cl.ar. l,n,. ncleristlcs of elegance and worth which envelop it with the traditions of an heirloom. Exquisite in its artistic half-round headed molding, this stately and refined Suite, is nliko distinctive for it3 beautiful tone, the grace of its lines and the high character of its construction and finish. One of tho many handsome Suites on our floors. NOTE THESE EXTRAORDINARY SAVINGS DINING-ROOM SUITES Wry .peeled. Mnhogany.riniin, Adam Suite, 4 pieces $300.00 $416.00 Onk Dining Room Suite, Queen Anna otjla. 4 piece $200 00 $348 00 Golden Ook Suite. 4 pieces. . ..9230.00 $1250.00 Walnut Italian Renaissance Suite. 10 Pl" $076.00 $785.00 Queen Anne Walnut Suite. 10 Piece' 5C1G.00 $652.00 Mahogany Chippendale Suite. 10 Pieces x. . . . .$457.00 $580.00 MahoRany.finlsh or Walnut Chippen dale Suite, 10 pieces $41000 $550.00 Mahognny-flnlsh or Walnut Chippen dale Suite. 10 pieces $305 00 Special Walnut Suite, Queen Anne style. 10 pieces $380 00 Single pieces from matched Suites at proportionate savings. LIVING-ROOM SUITES $100.00 Mnhogany and Cane Suite, covered with Tnpestry. 3 piece $11500 $164.00 Mahogany nnd Cans Suite, covered with Velour. 3 piece $135.00 $485 00 Overstuffed Loose Cushion Suite, cov ered In Tnpestry, 3 pieces $225 00 $505.00 Overstuffed, Loose Cushion, Tapestry Velour-Covered Suite. 3 pieces $325.00 $675.00 Overstuffed, LoOse-Cushlon Suite In Mulberry, i pieces $350 00 Very special Overstuffed. Loose. Cushion Velour-covered Suite, 3 pieces $395 00 Bedroom Furniture at Proportionate Savings. DINING ROOM CHAIRS MANY AT HALF PRICE AND LESS Odc Sets nnd SIiikIo Chains hundreds of them, chiefly from Matched Suites A ulcln choke of handsome ft rkcl Stlcn. hut onlv ono or two setB of a Klncl. Many Blnglo Chulri to chooso fiom A wonderful opportunity to match our ninlnoltnom Sillies nt hlc fcnlnc Many with leather Sjali in nceinl colors, others with Moh.ilr lttifli Cane and Wood boats. Chairs, Including Armchair. Regular valua. Set of six Jacobean Oak Chairs with $170.00; now, $67.60. Drown Spanish Leather Seats. Regular Set of five William nnd Mary Walnut $75 00 value, now $42.50. Chairs, Including Armchair. Regular $40.00 Plain Wood Seat Chairs, from $2.25 up; value, now $30.00. with Leather-Cloth Seats, $4.75 up. Mahogany. Walnut, .Incobean and Ooldcn Oak. For instance, a set of five Side and one Armchair, fn handsome Period design. Regular 9115.00 value, $65.00. Have Blue Spanish Leather Seats. Set of six English Mahogany Sheraton NEW LOWERED PRICES IN WICKER FURNITURE CABLOAD SHIPMENTS FRESH PROM THE FACTORY. A biK nnd special purchase at savings to vou that arc Ki cater than any we have known or heard of in this or n half dozen teasons. The handsomest, the most artistic and skillfully constructed r urniiurp we nnvc ever seen, isew ana ex- 3- nuiBiieiy neautuui designs, kcw and beautiful color combinations. Rich and luxuriously upholstered Suites and Single Pieces, in harmonious shades of Cretonne and Tapestry. A display mac is ail witchery ana cnarm IMW'iS ills??, !. If J Suites and Single Pieces enameled in any color or combi nation of colors, or upholstered in any fabric to match any interior dccoratie hcheme. Beautiful finishes, in original nnd cxclusiw color effects applied in our on factor. jWv .jam tv iCQni WWn Vm rtjA afiWiivtti -.TriJkM -?i jj.?tn .w jtt .t.iAW"HPCwv-. ffiii . tTTivwnii !ni5iirf j. wSJ?PS!SI UfflKp-, - ,fi1 pM Theoe Pieces in Imported Natural Willow Fern Stand and Bird Cag-e, $26.50 Chaise Lounge, $29.00. Rocker, $18.50 (Chair to Malch, $17.50) Stocks comprise Willow, Reed, Cane, Reed Fiber and Chinese Grass. SPECIAL NOTICE BIG CUT IN USED ORIENTAL RUGS MANY AT HALF PRICE AND LESS. Regular $200.00 to $1500.00 ulues-os $y.1.00 to $795 00 Included i.n i chnur lot of 50 Fine Anatolian Mats, values $30.00, $35.00 and $10.00, now S17.50. Also a lot of Mosuls Haiiadans 2 Iran. Sues 3.5 ft. to 3.8x0.6 ft., $12.50 to $75.00, just half regular prices. ' Maninilnns Kurclistnrn an . OUR STOCKS OF DOMESTIC RUGS AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES A money-saving opportunity, tho icsult of our purchase of the suiplu-, stock of one of tho countn'a foremost mills at far helow current market value Included arc bioken lines from oui own stock maiked at proportionate savngs A K od ih. of designs and colorings. 'Ihesc quotations gie hut an idea of the eaes, sues and savings " v'"s- rt t"0" in,ll(e $150.00 Fine Royal Wilton, 9x12 ft., $97,50 $j:,.oo Seamless Wool Vehet 0:l" fl r,n is:.s ssi wa is L"a " 6 ""' S63-00 " s"''tes t S Fv-'''"' s27-m &3 asai mmnwmw irm vfejvri, w var,jLs ns)! 3. Van I d Manufacturers. Importers and Retailers MARKET STREET FERRY, CAMDEN, N. J. btore Opr n at BillO A. 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