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J4 cause Law's Validity
V Is Questioned
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Atlantic CUy, Sept. 33. .Tall son
nrM will not be Imposed upon At-
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This was "made abundantly clear
by
Big beauties for hens to
cackle about i
Gold Seal
Eggs
Carton
of twelve
At all our Stores
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Judgo ltobcrt;"Irlscrsoll shortly after
court was convened this morning for
tho purposo of (Sentencing tho 130 de-
fendants who pleaded non' vult to the:
cbargo of violating the act.
Judgo Ingcrgoll said: "The Court
had expected to Impose tho maximum
penalty in liquor cases. However, bo
jnany of these cases have been taken
to liigucr courts for the purpose fef
ipsung mo constitutionality or the van
Neds law tlint I cotmlilpr Hint If .m.1,i
bo unfair to send nny man to jail for
n violation of an net tinder review to
tne extent mat tins one is. I will,
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therefore, only Impose a -fine In each
caso until" tho constitutionality of the
act has been determined."
Joseph Moss, proprietor of the Beaux
Arts Cafe, pleaded not guilty and the
same plea was entered by his bartender,
James McKlciv Tho cases will be tried
More than forty had been' fined $175
when court adjourned at noon, a scoro
or moro $150 and a few, mostly bar
tenders, $75. One man, John .7.
Chllds, proprietor of tho Dreamland
Cafe, a second offender, was lined $350.
This was tho heaviest penalty meted
out during tho morning. ,
Sylphqathal
the disinfectant
F.rm.rly ealttd Sulpho-Naplhml
It is iyi times stronger
than the U. S. Public
Health Service Standard.
Leading hospitals in New
York and Now England
use it.
For perianal hygiene
cuts, wounds, douches
Eylpho-Ntthol Is Inraluible.
Dritroys term life, but Is
ha.llnz to the tissues. Physt
dtnj recommend It.
Drue and dept. stores, 18e,
J5c, 66c, 11.25.
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They Arc
Rticed
Of course, we only pic
ture two styles, but we
have them all.
In the new Titian rus
set, in gunmctal or in
black kid. ,
Low heels, of course.
Here are the very
styles that School
and College Girls
are asking for !
They're all here
those cl'ever pumps
with the buckled straps
those extra-good-looking
oxfords with
the spiffy perforations.
Though You'd
Expect to Pay
7.50 to 9.50
WOMEN'S HOSIERY A rummage of
odd pnlrsi wonderful Ogc & Eft0 Pr
bnr;nln mJ
Children' Sox, plain colors and "I Co pr,
fancy top A O
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JLlGOOD SHOESUP
921 Market Street
Brtnch Stores
Open Every
Eteninj
60th & Chcitnot Sts.
2736 Germantown Ave.
S604 Germantown Ave.
Weil Phila.
North Phila.
GermaDtown
bi'ly fkll Offci'ing
Orieivt&l Rugs
Prices B&ck To Nor maJ
33'3to50Less
TKiMx Oiea' Ago
rPHlS COLLECTION comprises our entire stock from the lead
ing Rug Centers of the Far East. A magnificent assortment of
Fereghans, Sultanabads, Kurdistans, Arak rugs, Kirmansha rugs,
Saruk and Serape rugs.
The splendid savings afforded on all wanted weaves is shown
by our quotations on a newly arrived and especially fine lot
of room-size
SERAPE RUGS
11.2x9.3 .$350
11.3x8.10 275
11.5x9.6 ..... 275
12.2x8.11 275
10.7x8.9 235
10.5x7.9 225
9.3 x 8. .
10.1 x 8.5.
12.2x9.3.
11.8x8.5.
13.6x9.7.
11.4x9. .
.$225
. 225
. 325
. 285
. 335
. 325
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The Popular "Here and There"
or Small Sizes
Mossouls, Kazaks, Cabistans, Kur
distans, Shirvans, etc., in striking!)
attractive designs and colorings ot
rare Oriental beauty.
$37.50,' $45,
$55, $65
A Word About Chinese
Rugs
With their incomparable colorings
these rugs are less than half the
price of a year ago and arc even be
low pre-war levels. A remarkable
assortment, from the little Chinese
mat to the
room size,
perior desig
weave.
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Jerry Sulllvnij, proprietor of tho Kll
Inrncy Hotel, clmngal his pica from not
guilty to non vult.
Tho comparative lightness' of the fines
and the announcement that no one
would bo cnt to jail for n violation of
tho Van. Ness law until the status of
this law Is clearly determined by a
higher court, came as a cheerful eur
prise to tho 130 or more accused men
and women jvho had pleaded non vult.
Lawyers Interpreted tho ruling as the
first definite blow dealt by the courts to
the now famous State prohibition law,
and they expect It to establish a prece
dent, for other parts of the State.
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Shaw Walker
Lightweight
STEEL FILING
SAFE
18000
now in use
not one
ever lost its
c ontents
by fire
"Built Like a
Skyscraper1
Shaw-Walker
1010 Chestnut St., Philadelphia
Phone
Filbert 52G7
Steel and Wood File
Ledger Desks
Card index Equipment
Filing Safes
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DRUGGISTS
Chemists Clerks
For qualified nftd efficient help use
THE PUBLIC LEDGER
MORNING EVENING SUNDAY
.!
STRAWBRIDGE CLOTHIER
All at
One Price
$8.90
The Sale of Men's
Sample Shoes
For Autumn and Winter
A remarkable collection of Shoes for street
and dress wear Salesmen's show-room samples
of tho JAMES A. BANISTER COMPANY and
the BOYDEN SHOE COMPANY two of the
best suppliers at about one-third to nearly one
half less than tjie prices identical Shoes will be
sold for later in the season. Only one group,
this year, and that comprised of the kind of
Shoes men have demanded THE BEST.
English lasts and now interpretations of the
"Brogue" vogue, in tan calf, cordovan, French
calf and Scotch grain leathers. One of the
finest collections of Sample Shoes we have ever
assembled. The sample sizes arc, 7,
VA and 8 all B width. Also 8 A
width. As jjhc number of pairs is
not as great as in former years, the
necessity of early selection is greater
than ever before.
NOTE Sample Shoes arc not returnable. Eer cicto
be properly lilted at time of purchase.
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Clothier EigMti mid l'ilbrt Stree-
New Autumn and Winter
Fabrics Ready in the Men's
Custom Tailoring Shop
We take pleasure in informing men of critical clothinjr tastc
Uiat we have completed the assembling of our Custom Fabrics for
the coming Autumn and Winter seasons. The patterns' are all new
and smart, and of that exclusive character which at once marks
Custom Clothing. While the quality of these new weaves from
leading American and European looms is appreciably finer than
heretofore, prices are at least 25 per cent, less than they were one
year ago. We are now" prepared to make Suits to measure for $50.00
to $80.00.
A Fortunate Purchase Enables
Us to Make Some Very Fine
Suits to Individual Measure for
We secured some excellent imported and American Suitings
from a large New York woolen house at a welcome price-concession.
About GO different patterns to choose from. Of course, our regular
Custom Tailoring staff will execute the won:.
-rr y Strawlirldun Clothier Scond F oor
$55
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Important Clothing News
for Every Man Residing
Within 100 Miles of
Philadelphia
The new autumn and winter
Suits, of "Alco," "Wickham" and
other fine makes, establish new
standards of clothes value, at
$28.00, $33.00 and $38.00.
Men who desire an extra pair
of Trousers with their Suit, fchouHUr5'
see the two wonderful groups of
Seige, Herringbone, Tweed and
Worsted Suits, with two pairs of
Trousers, which we are selling at
$27.50 and $34.50. Practically all
sizes.
Spring Suits at
Clearance Prices
Serge Suits, with two pairs of
Trousers, small sizes only $17.50.
Excellent Suits of handsome
fabrics $15.00.
"Alco" Spiing Suit.-, $25.00.-
All light-colored Spring Suits,
at half ami less than half price
now $10.00 and $22.50.
All remaining Palm Beach Suit.-
Advance
Notice !
we
of
or
at
re-
Thursday morning
shall begin a Sale
Winter Overcoat s,
such magnitude and
such savings as will
nay any man for coming
here from any point
within a hundred miles.
Watch for details in to
morrow evening's papers.
arc now $11.75.
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Neckties, Half Price, 50c
This price 50c is less than the prc-cnt wholesale price for
Four-in-hands of this character. They an- of rich, lu.-trous weaves,
in a wide airny of popular striped and figured effects. Everv N'ec'Utie
caicfully made with the new band at back to prevent bitid'ing when
slipped through the collar.
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Paris Millinery
' An Opening Exposition
of Unusual Importance
When these dimming Pans Hats, were first lifted from their
boxes they brought forth exclamations of admiration. Here was Pau
again, with hor old cunning, her heart in her art and lior hnnd aolne -ing
new wonders, in line and detail that change the whole aspect of
Millinery. They were so inspiring, we set to work to copy them
immediately and we arc now showing
Many faithfully executed eopies
And in many instances we have taken a note from one mid an
idea from another and united them in different but most effective
combinations. The whole Display is surprisingly new and different
tho new colorings alone are a feast for the eye.
&- trwbrldKe Clothtw Bscond Flour. lark?t Blrt. Wot
New Models in
Gossard Corsets
Lacing in Front
Corsets cleverly fashioned and
designed in accord with, tho pre
vailing mode. Women correctly
fitted in tho GOSSARD best suit
ed to their figure will bo de
lighted with the ease, comfort
and the smart effect these Corsets
give. There is n Gossard for
women of every type of figure.
Prices $3.75 to $25.00.
Three Excellent Models
For slender women with large
frame, model 377 $5.00.
For women of short stout
figure, model 384 $5.00.
For the average stout woman,
model 573 $0.50.
StrawbrldM . Clothier
Third Floor. Markt Street West
Silk
Embroidered
Flannel
Cieam Wool-mixed Flannels,
silk-embroidered; dainty hem
stitched or scalloped edge $2.00,
$2.25 and $2.50 a yard.
StrnwbrldB & Clothier Aisle 13 Centre
Women's Autumn
Suits and Dresses
at Moderate Prices
Even if Fashion had not ac
complished such wonders in new
ness and beauty the moderate
prices of these new Suits and
Dresses would be enough to make
them attractive.
Tailored
Cloth
Dresses,
$35 to
$65
Poiret twill
and tricotine,
in tunic, redin
gote, 1 o n g -waisted,
panel
and very close,
straight line
models; plain
tailored, beaded,
braided
and embroid
ered, w i t h
belts one of
their smartest
features.
Dlack, navy
and some dark
browns. Prices
S .'! 5.00 to
$05.00.
Dresses, $18.75
to $35
Crepe de chine, crepe Georgette
and satin combined with satin
crepes. Plaited skirts, plaited
and odd-shaped tunics, also
straight-line slip-oer models.
Charming sashes and girdles.
Black, navy and dark brown.
StrHHhrldae A Clothier -Set
und I'loui .Matli.t Sties!
Autumn Suits,
S25.00 to $40.00
Cheviot silver-tipped burella
and wool cloui in b'ack, navy
and brown; also good-looking
tweed effects in the soft dark
tones. Some of those distinctive,
straight-line, long-coat, notched
collar models among them.
Among the Finer
New Suits, $47.50
to $85.00
Duft de laiue, duvet-melange,
tricotine. Pollyaunn and mous-syr-e.
in such eiu-hanting new
Nhade.-. as Malay and mm mot, Sor
rento and iiirruLvnin, also navy
and black. Some in the (hired-frjni-the-sho-ildor
-tv'e, some on
the longs tailored lines that can
be worn with or without a belt.
Many embroidered and fur
tiimmed. Hig-h-grade Light
weight Suits at
Great Reductions
now $12.50 to $55.00.
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Cosy Comfortables
Waini ami comfoi table, and
dccoiathe a- well, with then
pretty coei iiiys
Cotton Comfortables
An ONcellcnt l.eay weight, eov
ered with fmurp I ilk'lino $::.5i
With ficure I i aniliric pnver Iiok
deied with snti"i' S5 00
Wool Comfortables
Puie wool C.litij,'. with envoi of
figured cambric bordered with
p'ain sntiiio Mi.,'0.
Finer 'rinde. coveted with fip.
uied satin" v ith nl -m ratine bor
der and hacl. 10 (10.
With figured si k top. plain
border and ilk n.ull li.tck
$15.00.
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New Slip-on Gloves
From France, S2.25
Think of it' Wmil'ii's Frencn
r.lace f',loes, ti-button length,
slip-on style, a.t oin.thiid less
than similar (doves last year. In
white, b'ack or tan. overseam
sewn, with neatly stitched backs,
.hist armed from France. Price
$2.25.
siimv 1,1 luce s C ml (or
Vile 12 Mml.el Slrel
Umbrellas at $3.50
S P K C I A I.. Union Tnffetu
(silk-and-cotton) Uiiibiellas with
-turdy narngon frames. Women's
Umbiellas have plnin or fancv
carved wood handles, aomo with
hakelite tops finished with wrist
cordis or rings. Mon' Umbrollas
hnve plain or carved wood bant
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