ii' K wrtmaammm EELEi5tf3HWB "mr, fV W?Tl F REPAIRS id i innue by expert me me me Fhene us your, (troubles. rnk W. Tyler & Sen y ' tuafir ttna WO- lUVE OIL , W PURERGIN $2.90 a Gallen I BERTRAND ( '708 '"te"1 MarkM A Impert Dolicateoton .kti Al! j 'i.tfk-y v nm IN I ADCIH1TIMP lAKtvullNu ON PENN TRUSTEES f OS970 Lanterns! Lanterns! Gleaming beacon of nippy homes! A thou sand mysteries and tales told by the lanterns of feneratiens that have guarded the homes of men. Each has a story at interesting as the ether. And when you se lect a lantern" for your ' home see our large vari- r efy first. Lighting' Fixtures IDDLE-QAUMER CO. ''3846-36 Lancaster Ave. , v Ik ?e. 10 S r In gebwar rhenei BARtnc 0760 Mail Pell Frem All Parts Country Will Clese Here Nsxt Monday of K iM m ftei WOOD SENDS MESSAGE WhyaRugmaker Indorses the HOOVER Sweeper Sigelow-Hartferd, makers ' ' of fine Velvet, Axminster and Wilten rugs,, recommend the HOOVER suction sweeper in this fashien: "We con- '. sidcr that a brush is a very important feature of a sue- tien sweeper. We have used a large HOOVER in our showrooms for ever six years ,, with entire satisfaction." They indorse this sweenar because it removes all dirt. It'even the sham exit that hn. 'comes deeply imbedded in the nig straightens the nap and freahena the color. Th 1 4 unnuPD :. ,n.. .t t.. II sweeper that does this, Price ,saz.5U. convenient terms. i ltWt 1 tCtA renfflEi rnene spruce obi ter a demonstration at your home. ranklin miller The t HeutcfurnUh'mg Stere FOR BETTER SOUPS Make your eeups in the usual way. Use the recipe you like best. Then add a dash of Lea & Pcrrine' Sauce and note the difference. Keep the bottle en the table, tee. Use only VICHY unutNcjr mxpvbuc, nenarn Natural Alkalin Water Unexcelled for Table Use Known and pre . jnibsd by the Medical Profession or many years as possessing great Medicinal Properties ibV Ol6l tiltHj TUHS "'J" $rcHce. cu a milt; YLbtciieh wl aTM Alumni officers of the University of Pennsylvania havesent out an urgent call te nil grmluntcs te Indicate their preference for the two vacancies which new exist en the Beard of Trustees, and which are te be filled by general vote et the alumni. Heraco Mather Llpplneett, editor et the Alumni Register, reported today 15,000 living graduates of Penn scat tered throughout the United States, and all nre eligible te vote. The polls close Monday te allow time te tabulate the vote. The result of the election will be announced at the Uni versity day banquet, which will bs held, as is customary, Washington's Birth day. "The election is unlnue." said Mr. Llpplneett today, "In that for the first time the candidates all represent cities ether than Philadelphia. "The University of Pennsylvania Is the only one of the large colleges whose trustees are elected exclusively by the alumni. This custom was Inaugurated in 1016. Other colleges permit of cei- tain proportion of tbeir trustees te M elected by the alumni, but the Uni versity of Pennsylvania new fills every vacancy en the beard In this manner. "Immediately after the election was announced and the polls thrown open te the alumni, votes began te pour In. We want every graduate, whether or net he pays dues as a member of the Alnmnl Association, te take part in this elec- Inn . The last occasion en which the alumni exercised their franchise was In 1000, -when Judge1 Gcst and Jeseph Wldener were 'elected. There are two vacancies te be filled. The candidates are six In number In Soups of three. In tue first group are bcrt Brunker, '03, of Chicago; Rob Reb ert O. Hill, '80. of New Yerk, and C. B. Hnrley, '78, of Tacoma. In the second group are Charles A. Patterson, 1000, of Wilmington, Del.; Geerge A. Sagenderph, '00, Bosten, and Geerge W WieVprahntn. '80. of New Yerk. A cablegram has been received from General Leenard Weed, the new head et the University of Pennsylvania, from the Philippines, where he is new stationed as Governer General. "Best wishes for University Day," he cabled. The cablegram will be read at the banquet. General Weed Is ex pected here In the fall. 25 P. C. OF PENNSYLVANIANS WERE BORN OUTSIDE STATE Census 8hews 16 Per Cent Are Na tives of Foreign Countries Bu e Staff Correatendmf Wnolilnrten. Feb. 16. What is a "Pennsylvania"? The question Is raised by a census report en the population of the State, divided according te place of birth. , It shows that seventy-live out et every 100 "Pcnnsylvanlans" actually were born in Pennsylvania, and that the remaining 25 per cent came te Penn sylvania from ether States or were bera in ether lands. Of the 8,720,017 Inhabitants of Penn sylvaula. 0,501,088. or 70.3 percent, were natives of that State ; 702,472, or 8.7 per cent. Wcre natives of ether Stntes or outlying possessions, and 1,302,557, or 10 per cent, were born In foreign countries. Of the natives et ether States, 181, 882 wcre born In New Yerk, 84,210 In Maryland, 82,824 In Virginia. 80,432 in New Jersey and 75,880 in Ohie. The percentage of natlve Araericant. in the total population of the State in creased from Sl.i! in lull) te 84 in ICiOA .nl a-l.n r,nivintnitn t9 fif.il (TTI VlAfll ' deut eased from 18.8 te 16. The per centage of natives of Pennsylvania in creased during the same period from 73.0 te 75.3, and the pcrccntage bem in ether States and outlying rosse--felens increased from 7.0 te 8.7. In detail the "rennsyrninlan?" enum erated In 1020 clnlnicd nativity In states as follews: Pennsylvania, 75.3 per cent : New Yerk. 1.5 : Maryland, 1.0; Virginia, 0.1); New Jersey, 0.0; Ohie, 0.0; West Virginia. 0.4; Dela ware, 0.3; North Carolina, 0.2: Geor gia, 0.2; llllneW, 0.2; Massachusetts, 0.2: Seuth Carolina, 0.2; Indiana, 0.1 ; Alabama. 0.1; Michigan, 0.1; Ken tucky, 0.1 ; Mlbseiirl, 0.1 ; ether State. 0.0. TO PROBE FAKE TELEGRAMS Prominent Names Signed Beesting Walter for U. 3. Treasury Jeb President Harding lis received at least three fake tclegraniH from this city bearing the names of prominent women nnd Influential politicians ihich uii?eil the appointment of J. C. Overton, 2132 Xa.1. l.flnn ci.ranf Vfl.pn livltfip 111 a West Philadelphia hotel, te the office of Register of the United States Treas-' ury. Replies from the President s secretary perplexed the supposed senders, who get I In touch 1th Washington authorities, ' with the result that nn Investigation will be made by United States Attei-j ncy Celes. ' The telegrams carried me numw Mrs. Geerge Wharten Pepper, Mrs. Jehn Wanamakcr, 3d, formerly secre tary of the Republican Women's Com mittee, of this city; Mrs. Charles L. Brown, wlfe of Judge Brown ; AN . Harry Baker, secretary or tne nermbllean State Committee; Themas W. Cunning ham, clerk of Quarter Sessions Ceurt: fudge Brown, of the Municipal Court, and Andrew V. Stetens, Negro banker and State Representative. Overton Is head waiter at the Hetel Normandle, Thirty-sixth nnd Chestnut streets. Nene of theso whose names were attached te the telegrams knows Over ton. He ndmita be Is a candidate for the job. LEAVES $500 TO HOME Will of Jehn F. Smith Probated. Bequeaths Balance te Family A bequest of 8500 te the Little Sis tcis of the Peer, Eighteenth nnd Jef Jef ferxen streets, is one of the previsions of the will of Jehn F. Smith which was probated today. Mr. Smith died recently u the J.nnkenau Hospital. Relative i are te ri'i'i'he the remainder of the $7500 estate. . Other wills probated ere these of Mary O. Sehall. 4052 Riiblean ntenue. 8150,000: J. Menree Cook 1430 North Fifteenth street. $30,000; Bertha. JoeebH, ,3210 North Bread street. $25 -0U0; Patrick Kane. Jr..l13 et Micet. $0000; Martha McNeil. 012 West Jffferxen htreet. $8300: Uleuiier II Hteelc, Bristel. R10.000: .Tnmes V. Htldwlii. 2005 North Twelfth street $15,600: Jehn W. Alexander. .M.I3 North Eighteenth btrce , 4p00. Inventories were filed for the per sonal estates of MaryU. Ibllng, $41. . 514.31; Andrew Jf Slean. S14.48Q.17. CONSUL PAILLARD PLEADS FOR FRANCE Menace' of Invasion Always present, and She DeslrssiU. 8., Friendship 'Maurice Patllnnl'. French Censul In (this city, speaking at the annual dinner lef the Military Order of the World War at the RIU-Carlten last night, appealed for justice te and fair criticism of France. "France has been charged with mill tarlsm and imperialism,'.' said M. Pall lard, "and I beg of you all, befere you believe these charges, te glve fair con sideratien. Franca Is net as fortunate In her geographical location as ether countries. She needs a large measure of protection, ter she has been invauea thirty times. Is net n country entitled (MtTtMfiMMacpaaaaaaaBBaMH- 1 .f .Miisasssssiawaaassasxsssssssssala te take measures of security? The splendid co-operation in the United States between the National Gurd and the regular army was em phasized by several speakers who have wen high rank in military affairs. Colonel March B. Stewart, of the gen eral staff; spoke en the citizen army. "Let us net be tee foolish," he said. "Each time in the past, from the Rev olution en, we have, under streps, raised a great fighting force. In doing se there has been countless waste, Then in aelrit of retrenchment we have discarded all preparedness and have been forced te prepore ever again. Captain Leuis B. Runk presided Vacten e iTwMb Kaytir 4 Ot., Brooklyn, N. Y. t ' William Blpotn'ten, isnginktr YES, we specialise in the erection of concrete factory and indus trial buildings. It won't pay you te employ a jack-ef-tll-trsdes te put up that new plant. The spe cialist who knows every detail of his business can save you money. Phene Spruce 2103 for our repre sentative. WHITE CONSTRUCTION Cium "Let WHITE luM U of CONCRETE" Charge Accounts InvltedsWamMall Orders Filled! Illustrated Fashion Felder Sent On Request ' MwseneManY il 1215CbestnurStreet 1 Complete Line of Children's Fur Coats and Sets lea- ei FUR COATS W e t have grouped a num ber of Fur Coats at prices less than the actual cost of the skins alone. JlfThey consist of Til small lets that have accumu lated during" the Special for Tomorrow . Only tremendously intense selling of the present sale Priced Se Lew That They Will Certainly Be Sold Out in a Day IT WILL PAY YOU TO BUY NOW FOR NEXT SEASON'S NEEDS": A Small Deposit Will "Rettrw Your Purchw tit Our Storage Vaults Until Next Fall, Paymtnii te Bt Continued Monthly Through the Spring and Summer 47.50 Regularly 95.00 Fur Coats r Of French Seal, Marmet and Rus sian 'Peny in Spert and fA-tengtlr models, large shawl cellar and cuffs. 67.50 Rtgularty 135.00 Fur Coats Of French Seal, Russian Marmet, Trimmed Leepard Cat, and Opossum trimmed Russian Peny in i -length. 94.50 Regularly 195.00 Fur Coats Of Natural Muskrat, Skunk Trim med French Seal, French Seal Wraps, and Raccoon Trimmed Marmet Coats. 125. Regularly 250.00 00 jFYjr Coats Of Natural Muskrat, French Skunk or Beaver trimmed and large size French Seal Coats. Seal, extra 165.00 Regularly 330.00 Fur Coats Scotch Moleskin Coats and Wraps, French Seal Coats, Squirrel, Beaver or Skunk trimmed and Natural Raccoon Coats. 195.00 Regularly 400.00 Fur Coats Of Hudsen Seal, Skunk-trimmed, 40 inch models, Taupe Nutria Coats and 40-inch Raccoon Coats. 275(0)0 FurCeat8andWraps fed (J JrHv V Natural Squirrel Coats, Moleskin Regularly Wraps, Black Caracul Coats and 550.00 Wraps und Hudsen Seal Wraps. Extra Sise Coats and Wraps Frem 44 ts 54 Bust (FrtncS Stat U duel eentv llluiten Bial ( tjtt tnutkral.). Fur Neck-pieces at HALF PRICE Formerly New Jap Mink Chokers 13.00 6.50 Natural Squirrel Chokers '15.00 7.50 Natural Mink Chokers 25.00 12.50 Stene Marten Chokers 30.00 15.00 French Seal Steles. 40.00 19.50 Blended Sable- Chokers 50.00 24.50 Natural Baum Marten Chokers 70.00 34.50 Cress Fex Scarfs 70.00 34.50 . Hudsen Bay Sable Chokers. . . 90.00 44.50 Dyed Blue Fex Scarfs. ... 90 00 44.50 Platinum Grey Fex Scarfs 90.00 44.50 This is but a partial list. Our entire stock Is reduced te one-half former selling prices. vrehmiing Agents brief, AUceptmi I j'a k'r :xr,arBTsjssT m s .7;fcAJsjW f "T iirY H SfSml BUSINESS HOURS, 0 TO 5:30 STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER H MAttglftt y 'FILBERT r! Handsome New Furniture Arriving Almest Daily Te Meet the Increasing Demands of the Thrifty Purchasers Profiting by the Sale Naturally, with a Sale such as this affording such unusual values in GOOD Furniture, many Suits are quickly sold. ' But the choice is kept large by constant replenishing of our stocks. The Suits, at $340.00 described here are NEW, never having been en the fleer before. Anetiier shipment of mahogany Pest Colonial Bedroom Suits has arrived. They consist of full-size pester-bed, 50-inch bureau, 50-inch vanity dresser and large chifforebe. (Chair and night stand may be purchased separately if desired.) Drawers are finished with glass knobs, and all pests and frames are of solid mahogany, with tops, side panels and drawer-fronts of ve neered mahogany. Our own exclusive de sign. One-third under price CQQQ 7K at .......... r 3S StrawbrWt Clethl-I'urnltur. Tli,rj Beautiful 5-piece ever-stuffed Living room Suit' upholstered in plain -walnut-brown mohair. In addition te a full-size ever-stuffed davenport, there is a high-back wing chair, a side chair, a steel and a daven port end-table. Chairs and davenport are equipped with loose-spring cushion seats and the whole Suit of 6 flQl ft ftft pieces sells for only DOl.VU More of the Queen Anne Dining-room Suits of -walnut have been received. This ten-piece Suit consists of a large sideboard, an enclosed server, a 54-inch extension table, n chinn closet, 5 side chairs and an arm chair with blue leather seats. (COCK ftft Sale price DUJ.W .001 l!(lstnda nd Bedding-, Fourth fleer, Eait Women's and Misses1 Gloves at $1.95 One-fourth te One-half Less Than Regular Prices Still an excellent selection in this remark able under-price Sale WOMEN'S GLOVES include Strap-wrist Suede Gauntlets, 2-clasp Kidskin and 1-clasp Mecha Gloves, also Strap-wrist and 1-clnsp Capeskin Gloves $1.95. MISSES' KIDSKIN GLOVES in 2-clasp and 12-button lengths $1.95. ADDED ATTRACTIONS IX THE SALE Men's Buckskin Gloves, unlined, and. Tan and Black Leather Gauntlets, lined 2.95. Women's Deuble-Silk Gloves, sizes 6 te 8, strap-wrist style $1.35. Strtwbrtdr & Clethler-AUlei 12 and 13. Market Sttec I Beys' Corduroy Middy Suits Sizes 3 te 9 Years $3.75 Werth One Half Mere As there are just 1200 of these becoming little Suits, parents who wish te profit' by this opportu nity should come early. They are of durable cor duroy; with braid-trimmed cellar, chevron en sleeve; knee-trousers full-lined. ;&- Hlraulirldrfe . Clothier Second fleer, riltxrt Htreet, Un-t IP Hl Everyone Should Have a Windham Piane or a Player-Piane at $325 : $495 Fer the Upright Piane A saving of $165.00 en the former' price. Eull - size mahogany case, dull or polished, with a steel free. Convenient terms may be nrranged $10.00 initial pay ment and the balance $10.00 monthly Fer the Player-Piane A saving of $153.00 en the former price. Dull or polished ma hogany case, with 12 relLs and n chair or bench free. Conven ient terms "520.00 initial pajment, the balance 515.00 a month. 1000 "Mirre Aluminum Saucepans With Cever 89c nr Three-nuart Sauce pans of 16-gauge metal a quality that will give lasting service and one of the best we sell. They have arrived in, time for the Semi-Annual Sale, at one-third less than the usual price-r-eOc. 3S -Strawbrldrt & Clothier Bajement STATIONERY Remarkable at85c The unusual kind for men and women who like distinctive Stationery. A special purchase of 500 boxes under price, many at a saving of one-half. Nine styles-silver- or geld-edged, bordered, with ravel edge, paneled, and some with 6ilver-lined envelopes, as well as individual Stationery for men. In white, pink, blue or buff 24 Sheets and 24 Envelopes handsomely boxed 85c. tjiy Stmwbridie ft Clothier AlV.e 10. Centte; and l'ilbert Street Crejs All FOR MEN The Clearance of Clothing i New in full swing includes mete differ ent styles, mere different fabrics and a mere complete range of sizes than can be found in the entire stock of many stores. Owr entire stock of Winter Overcoats, without reserve in this Great' Clearance. Thousands of Suits, witjt one or two pairs, of Trousers, are in the Clearance Sale. And thorn nrn manv ether CTOUDS of clethihg nil the products of our regular dependable suppliers. And all reduced te the lowest prices in many years. Overcoats new $17,50 Overcoatsnew $24.50 Overcoats new $37.00 Overcoats tww $44.00 Overcoats new $59.00 Finest ,Overcoats, $67.50 Worsted Suits-new $2P Alce Suits new $27.50 Finest Suits, new $44M Trousers, $2.25 and $5.00 Suits with 2 Pairs of Trousers, S21, $26.50, $31 Odd lets of Overcoats, Half Price $12.50, $20.00, $27.50 3- htrcnUldse i. Clothier Second Fleer, Eatt Jl Inexpensive Rugs Of Weel-and-Fibre REVERSIBLE RUGS of wool-and-fibre, in artistic allevcr patterns as well as plain shades of blue, rose, tan, green and grny. Most important of all thev are in the Department of Lewer-priced Fleer Cererings at the following low prices IS K9 feet$r..!e 8.1x10.6 feet $10.75 7.0x9 feetS7.7. Q?12 feel $11.75 Cerk Linoleum Rugs Of Cook's Linoleum, 0x9 feet $5.75. 7.0x957.00 7.0x10.6 $8.25 Axminster Rujys, 8.3x10.6 $31.50 !- MrawbrMze i. clothier I'euith l'loer, Kllhert Street New Shipment of Printed Voiles About Half Last Year's Prices at 35c and 38c a Yard And the patterns are beautiful all in the challis nnd neat foulard effects that are becoming te all women, and always leek se cool; also a number of lovely patterns par ticularly suitable for kiddies' frocks. Light nnd dark grounds. Better get yours while the assortment is complete, as these lovely patterns are selling rapidly. t.i- StrinbrldE" t. Clothier Aisle 5 Cen're "Wickham" Hats for Spring Wear $3.75 Wickham .Hats are the last word in geed Hats at :i low price. Every wanted Spring shape and shade, and every Hat lined nnd carefully finished. Try one en while! you are down town to day you'll agi up they ate exceptional Hats for $3.75. See the new camel's-hair Spring Caps, 1 eadv at $3.50. li Stravbrldse Clothier ereml fleer. Market Street, East r I Til I Half-linen Huckaback Towels, $3.60 a Dezen Hemcmakers will apprcciatac the saving of one-fourth available for all who purchase these Towels. Size 18x36 inches, with woven borders and hemmed ends $3.60 a dozen. Scotch Linen Kitchen Toweling 25c a yard An excellent weave, for hand, roller or dihh towels. -,-- Stranbrldte . Clothier Alsl. 12. Centra In addition te the Windham, this Stere is sole Philadelphia distributor for the Francis Bacen and Huzleten Brethcis Pianos. yA . Rtrnwbrldire Clothier fifth f'oer. We.'. Beys' Shirts, $1.10 Which is less than regular price for such serviceable, wcll-made Shirts with cellai attached. Of fancy striped shirtings in a wide range of attractive colorings nnd pat terns $1.10. Beys New Striped Shirts $1.50 New spring patterns in dressy-looking Shirts, with neckband or cellar attached. All with soft turnback cuffs. a y 8trawbrld A Clothier -Second fleer i;,i,l Leng Cleth in Original Ten-Yard Pieces,- $1.95 There are COO pieces in this special let of fine-spun Leng Cleth, a quality and vnlue that will delight women who prefer te make their own lingerie $1.95 a piece. Cambric Muslin, SB-inch 31c a yard JS- StrawbrldM & Clothier Aisle, 13, Centre Three Remarkable Values in . Women's SHOES Make their appearance te-morrow, thus adding new interest te the Clear ance of Shoes new in full swing. The Clearance is already replete with values of extraordinary character, but the three value groups which will be available te-morrow, are the most remarkable in years for These Shoes are te be Sold at Hess than Actual Cost te Us $2.95 $5.45 $6.95 High and Lew Shoes from our legular stock. Reduced te les3 than one half their cost. Attractive styles in tan calf nnd gray surde Pumps, and black and tan High Shoes. Strap-and-buckle Punip of patent leather, and Oxfords in smart styles. A wonderful collection taken directly from our regular stock and marked at much ices than cost te us. Laird, Schober & Com pany Laced Shoes, of patent leather, with tops of black buckskin, gray buck skin or mat kid. Alse black kid and black satin Laced Shoes $6,95. Hundreds of pairs of Shoes for Men, Women and Children Alse in the Clearance Women's Shoes One- and Twe -strap and Seamless Pumps; also Oxfords, in various styles and leathei s new $8.75. New Spring Pumps, in sandal, instep and ankle-strap styles, of patent leather and black satin $7.45. J. J. Grever'3 Sens' Seft Shoes for tender feet, of glazed leathei s, in comfertablo styles $5.75. Black Satin Slippers, also sonic gray satin Oneia Slippers new $5.75. Black glazed kidskin Laced ohees, medium tees nnd military heels $4.75. Men's Shoes High Shoes and Oxfords from the James A. Banister Ce., various styles and leathers $SUG. High Shoes and Oxfords, many styles and leathers, und in all sizes $7.00. Bleck and tan calf Shoes, English lasts, oak-tanned Goedyenr-wcltcd soles and rub ber heels $5.85. Brogue Oxfords, smart styles in heavy leathers unusuul value at $6.75. Wing-tip and Bregue Oxfords, English lasts; of tan and black leathers $4,95. t Grny felt Everett and Comfy Slippers from the Dnincl Green Ce.; geed styles $1,95. Children's Shoes Children's Shoes, short lines fiem leg ular stock $1.85 a pair. Misses' Shoes, various styles from reg ular stock $2.95 a pair. Misses Tan Trot-Mecs new $3.25. Grewing Girls Sample Shoes, many smart styles $3.45. Grewing Giils' Pumps, many styles and leathers; short lines from stock $3.95. Children's Laced Shoes, of tan leathers, biead shapes and welted soles $3.25. Misses' Laced Shoes, of tun leather, Goedyenr-welted soles $3.75. Children's Laced Shoes, of tan culfskin, oak-tanned welted soles $3.45. Misses' Laced Shoes, of tan leather, bread tees and Goodyear-welted soles $3.05, Beys' tan leather Laced Shoes, English lasts, Goodyear-welted oak-tanned leather soles and rubber heels. Sizes 1 te 0 18.65. Youths' tan Biuchcr Shoes, full round tees, Goodyear-welted Mes" and rubber heels. Sizes 11 te 1311.48.' ","' '" Strtwbrlds ft Clothier Hfbt-.M TVhtHMlfMf" -hji. up ., ... . ,i . .... . m t "'?J 3 f'Mm. m I)'h ' ttW' ?MM ! V?M ami j;.u i hi ,,"'. m y,' ifTTsssssWnpp h2&mB&Mste& V 'il. MC '