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TO MEET IN WASHINGTON
Br the Associated Trevt
tVuhlnrten, Feb. 17. An lnttrn.i lnttrn.i
ienal conference te consider the alie-
atien et former German cnMes in the
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EHK Vtlnntlc will le cnlVd In WnstoiKten
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,f nnennccd tmlnr. Rcprepiitativcs of
rnnce, uncland. Italy. Japan unci tn
JnlteJ ft'tatM will lie nffced te meet nml
'etcnnlne the disposition of the three
We lines tnken ever under the pro pre
!Muu of the Treaty of Versailles.
the cables are new bclnc operated by
'nfland nnd Trnnce, under nn titeo titee
Wit trlth the ether Interested Towers
fhleta provides thnt the revenues slinll
e Impounded nud Inter divided amwc
h Powers In accordance with decisions
eached by a conference en the mib
ect. Under the present nrrnnsfment.
Jrcat Britain is operating the former
Snntu cable from Ha'.lfax te Pen
ance, while Frnnm rs In control of
we runnini: from Tlrect te New Yerls
nd from Urct te Pcrmmbucn, Brazil.
11 the cables operate by way of the
ueres.
Italy has been peeking use of en of
hde cables, und has furrcmwi tnat
evenueg from their operation be ap-
lied te the construction of a new line
rem the Azores te a Jielnt In Italy,
Uuk giving the Reme Government ill
ect cable communication with the
vmerlcns.
The chief Interest of the United
lutes, Jt was said at the State Pc
artratnt, baa bfen te obtain direct
able communication wltlf Germany
ver the line from New Yerk te imr.
ennectlng there with n tlnu trrmi.
.atlng In German territory.
The Interests of Japan In the former
lertnan cables nrc understood te have
een largely Mtltlid by the nwanl te
er of one of the lines radintln? from
he Island of Guam, In the Pariiic, It
"0. tald, but Ainbflf.snder Shidcharn
fill be invited te tbe forthcoming con cen con
erenco because 6f Japan's direct Inter
st in the Atlantic cables under the
'ersallles Treaty.
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WJtWTTIO; HWTt$ JUITY
Stayer f Husband Indignant at Be
nig Declared, Insane
EaateHj Pa., Feb. 17. Mrs. Annie
Davl, of Mt. Bethel, en trial here en
a charge of murder for killing her hus
band, N'twten Davis, et tlHr home,
was acquitted yestcniay aucrnoen en
the grounds of Insanity, after Dr. II. ,
I. Klepp, of the Rlttersvlllc State lies
n tal, had testified ns te her mental
condition. The Jury reached a verdict
without leaving the box. She probably ;
will be commit red te the Farvclw Asy-,
lum for tbe Criminal Insane. j
When tdie was leavng the court j
room Mrs, Davis became indignant and
ssld te Sheriff Best:
"The dirty sneaks. The Idea of mnk
ine me out Inline. Why. I would
rather co te the electric chair than br
' branded as craiy. I knew what 1 wan
; doing when I killed him." '
'INNOCENT; 10 YEARS IN JAIL
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"Dogskin" Jehnsen at Last Cleared
of Murdering Girl I
I Madisen. Wis.. Feb. 17. Jehn A.
I ("Dogskin") Jehnsen was released
' from the penitentiary today nfttr serv.
i ing ten years und six months of a life
fentence for the murder of wren-year- ,
old Annie Lemberpcr. Governer Blulne,
' nruena jonnsen, convinced Jehnsen
did net commit the crime.
', The ehild'H body was found in Lake
Monenn after Ler disappearance one '
I nipht in 1011. JolniFen was arrested
and made a confession and was Irnprls-
' encd. Later lie declared he had eon- '
fc-sed under fear of mob violence. Mrs.
Mae Siiretisen tf-tltled that Muttm
.emhrgfr, the child's father, killed the
; girl by MrlMiig her with n beer het- '
tic.
'GOOD' AND 'BAP' FLAPPERS)
, Bey Students Say the One Cees, the
Other Is Evasive
' Chicago. Feb. 17. Q. What is r, ;
1 geed flapper?
j A. A geed flapper is able te "coo h'r
' .v Inte the high school beau's henrt i y '
her coy f-miles and rippling lauglitcr."
i Q What Is a bad tlanpcr? I
A. A bad flapper Is like a diplomat.
If she says "Ne," she means "Per-'
haps." If she say "Perhaps," Mie I
ininnsj "Yes." If she meana "Ye,"
1 fv Is a b;id flapper. '
Wry simple, nccerdlng te tne dcQni- i
tlens yesterday In nn nrtic'e about t lie
' two brand of llaupers. published in tbe i
I ethclal students' publicutlen of Hjde
i'aris iiigii M-noei. it says the Hyde
Pail; girls nrn the geed flappers.
It states that Happing Is net nn sr '
cer.tpllshment but a High Scheel girl'?
ncrrinty.
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III) IN EXTORTION
Three Police Officers and Ex
Deputy Sheriff Charged With
Fake Rum Raid
Vv a Staff Corrrtpendent
rheen'.wllle, P., Feb. 17. Three
police eiliecrs and n former deputy
sheriff of Chester County nre under nr
tet here en the charge of extorting
taeney at the point of n gua from til
cperater of a whisky still.
The nrrcfte resulted from Information
unearthed by l.'dward Hrynut, u prl
atc detectle, of PJillftdelphla. With
the aid of Chief of Police Wn'tcr WIN
linms ai'd a force of fe'tate troeperj, lie
led a rntd en the heme of Alexander
I'rnnchlck, rf Rrewnbacks Church, n
hamlet near Phoe.ulxville. A still w.i
found, it is alleged, nnd uien beiuj
rrrcted, Prenehlelt unid, according te
rtcetlvc Rrynnt :
"Why de you trouble me I paid
four pe'ire officers $100 evcral aenths
age for the risht te tell liquor with
t-Uf: Inl'-rfe'enee."
The accused men ntv William Mor Mer
ris nnd Willmm Kelly, policemen of
rheenlxviiip; Jeiin .1. Merris, a special
fleer employed by the Pennsylvania
Rnl'read, and Geerge F. Petter, n
former deputy fdicrlff of Chester
County.
Bryant placed the information given
him by Prenehlck "before W. Bit tin
Windle, District Attorney of Che.Uei
County, who ordered the nrrtet of fie
four men. They were, taken Inte cus
tody late yesterday nnd brought before
Squire Charles If. Hewell. lie he'd
them In $000 ball. The technical charge
is extortion.
Immediately after his arrest Tetter
signed n Confession, according te Do De
tcctlvc Bryant, Involving himself, the
Merrlsv, who are brothers, and Kel!y,
and In which he recounts bow the four
men engaged in a fake raid en Prea
chick's place Inst October.
They found whisky In the beuse, ae
cording te the alleged confession, and
threatened te lock up Prenchick unlesa
he gave them if'JOO. Prenchick is pur
ported te have siiid thnt be didn't have
that much money, but could borrow
9100 from Jeseph I'obseulnsKl, a friend,
who lives here et CM High street.
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rr rretMeieBu km mimmrvm'
It Is stated also that th few- men
en the same 'night visited .the home of
Michael Kebza, of FlieeqlxvKle: and at
tempted te extort' money from .him. but
that Kebtn protested he haf -e. Whisky,
and search tailed te meal any.
unier or t'eitce Williams declared te.
day that he would immediately luspcud
reliccmcn Merris and Kelly. .
' THREES KILLED IN AUTO
Engine Hlta'.Car Carrying, North
Carolina Students
Durham, N. C, Feb. 17. (By A.
;r.) Three boys were ktlTcd and three
ethers Injured when the automobile In
which they were riding was struck by a
i switch engine at a crossing In the east
ern part of the city about -1 o'clock this
I morning. With the exception of the
'driver of the car, who was killed, all
were students at'the University of North
Carolina.
I The dead are Geerge hndlcy, Mount
I Airy, N. 0.; Ocorge Terry Peeples.
Tewnsvil'e, Vn., and 1 II. Bryant,
Chapel Hill, chauffeur.
MARTJaTlAW IN SALVADOR
Action Taken Following Revelt by
Cadets In Military Academy
Washington, Feb. 17. (By A. P.)
Martial Taw has been proclaimed
throughout the republic of Salvader,
following a revolt by fifty-four cadets
"of the national military academy en the
evening of February lft
The cadets attempted te win ever the
national cavalry te their cause, but
failed, and they then fled, closely pur-,
sued by troops In automobiles und
truck?.
President Melcndca Ismied a statement
yesterday, (dying tbe situation was well
in hanu.
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Anether Outstanding Example of
' Our 2d Fleer Economy Price!
Yeu will search Philadelphia without duplicating
this Spring Slipper in quality or youthful distinc
tion under $0.
It comes in Patent, Satin or Dull Kid. Hand-turned
eelcs. It is one of the astonishing values in ultra
smart SpHng models we nre new showing.
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TBB UIOBSST CHARACTER FOR MOKB TUAiT TWENTY-SIX YEARS
GOWNS
WRAPS
SUITS
FURS
BLOUSES
LINGERIE
HOSIERY
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Chestnut
Cemer
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SWEATERS
MILLINERY
SKIRTS
PETTICOATS
CHILDREN'S
APPAREL
NEGLIGEES
Sports Goats and Suits
22.50 te 59.50
Styles of ultra smartness English in type correct effect,
though moderate of price.
Tweeds from England: diagonal wales from Scotland. Man
nish tailleur styles, dressier styles, tee, with adorable novelty touches.
Coats loose, though adroitly shaped, tailored with raglan or set-in
sleeves. Large swagger pockets and belts.
Capes circular, coat front and novelty capes with touches of
contrasting color.
A Great Dress Opportunity
25.00
Formerly 45.00 te 75.00 .
Dresses of peiret twill, triceune,
duvetyne, canton crepe, chiffon velvet.
Dinner and evening effects of great
beauty.
35.00
Formerly 65.00 te 100.00
Dresses of lace, chiffon, chiffon vel
vet creations of distinction. Formal
evening and dinner gowns.
1.65
A Special Purchase and
Sale of Weel Hosiery
All perfect, smart clex effects, and the wanted plain silk and wool; in navy,
brown, blue, heather and champagne. Regularly 2.5
New Over-Slip Sweaters
9.95 and 12.95
Persian patterns and solid shades:
also broken checks and broken stripes,
long and short sleeves, emerald, fuchsia,
brown and blue.
New Organdie Blouses
3.75
Large box pleat fronts with open
ing en the s;dc; cellar and cuffs of
embroidery or. colors of orchid, flesh,
Dutch blue and bisque.
This Different Kind of Juvenile
Stere Announces Readiness with
New Spring Outer Apparel
Fer Every Age
from Tet of 2 te Sweet 16
Freck 6 t0 16
Ginghams, the new sateens, lovely
colors and combinations.
2.95-4.95 te 18.50
Coats 2 t0 6
New Spring Coats in pole cloth,
tweed, and checked velour.
9.50 te 19.95
Final Clearance Prices On All Late Winter Frecks and Ceat
Wonderful Selection at Large Reductions
Wm Specialize in Apparel That Slenderizes the Larger Wemanz
1215 Chestnut Street
Illustrated Fashion Felder Sent en Request (
ANNUAL SALE OF FURS AT
ONE-HALF OFF!!
CjDirect from Manufac
turer te you.
CThis Sale will continue
until our remaining
stock is sold.
At prices that are a
revelation.
There is a Great Advantage in Selection Here te Early Arrivals
IT WILL PAY YOU TO BUY NOW
FOR NEXT SEASON'S NEEDS
A Small Deposit Will Reserve Your Purchase in Our Storage Vaults
. Until Next Fall. Payments te be Continued Monthly
Through the Spring and Summer
All coats are length. Wraps are full length
Formerly Redncd ta
Marmet Coats lW . . . . 85.00 39.50
Russian Peny Coats 95.00 47.50
French Seal Coats 100.00 49.50
Trimmed Leepard Cat Coats 130.00 64.50
Trimmed Russian Peny Coats 140.00 69.50
8 Natural Muskrat Coats 190.00 94.50
Marmet Coats, Raccoon Trimmed.... 195.00 97.50
Skunk Trimmed French Seal Coats. . 195.00 97.50
Beaver Trimmed French Seal Coats.. 250.00 125.00
Squirrel Trimmed French Seal Ceals 290.00 145.00
3 Moleskin Coats 330.00 165.00
4 Natural Raccoon Coats 330.00 165.00
4 Moleskin Wraps 350.00 175.00
7 Skunk Trimmed Hudsen Seal Coats. . 400.00 195.00
2 Black Caracul Wraps 490.00 245.00
6 Beaver Trimmed Hudsen Seal Coats 490.00 245.00
6 Squirrel Trimmed Hudsen Seal Coats 490.00 245.00
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Natural Squirrel Coats 490 00
Hudsen Seal Wraps 550.00
Trimmed Leepard Skin Coats 550.00
Natural Squirrel Wraps S00.00
Alaska Beaver Ceat 800.00
3 Genuine Alaska Seal Coats .-. 900.00
2 Natural Mink Coats 890.00
2 Taupe Caracul Wraps 1000.00
1 Broadtail Wrap 1200.00
1 Natural Mink Wrap 1800.00
Extra bize Coats and Wraps Frem 44 te 54 Busl
(French Seal a dyed Ceney Hudsen Seal is dyed ilutkrat)
245.00
275.00
275.00
395.00
395.00
445.00
445.00
495.00
595.00
895.00
Fur Neck-pieces at HALF PRICE
Formerly New
Jap Mink Chokers 13.50 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 24i50
Natural Baum Marten Chokers 70.00 34,50
Cress Fex Scarfs 70.00 34.50
Hudsen Bay Sable Chokers 90.00 4450
Dyed Blue Fex Scarfs fl 90.00 JL50
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.
iPurchasmg Agents Orders Accepted miMJlmjLMMmsWmm
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Scheel Dresses
of Gingham
. $1.95 i
Reduced Frem $3.50 '.
It fs seldom that mothers can purchase such '
splendidly made Gingham Frecks for thflr school- !'
girl daughters as. the ones wc have for Saturday at j'
$1.95. The ginghams are an excellent quality and !
the garments themselves are made in several pretty
styles, all having a touch of hand-embreiderv. "
EVERY DRESS IS GUARANTEED TO WASH !
WITHOUT SHRINKING OR LOSING COLOR. Il
Sizes 6 te 14 years. "
Children's Knit Underwear at
About Half Price
. Beys' and Girls' White Check Nainso,ek Combination
Suits te be closed, out Saturday at the very low prlee
of 50c a garment Sizes 2 te 13 years included, but
net all sizes in each style.
Girls' Spring Coats
Special at
$15.00 and $18.75
1 Saving of $10.00
Made of plain and herringbone tweeds, dark
blue serges and sports wools in light or dark color
ings. An average saving of $10.00 en a new Spring
Ceat for your daughter if she is no less than 6 or
he mere than 16 years of age.
Chic Sports Hats $4.50 te $12.50
Becoming te everybody! Gay and spring-like In
numerous lovely colorings like the flowera and birds
which will seen be here. Many materials silks and
various straws.
Women's Tweed Suits
for Spring
$22.50
A Saturday Special of Unusual Merit
A'mest every woman is plamiin? a new Tweed
Suit for. spring and you will agree when you see
them that these at $22.50 represent exceptional
value. Well tailored and in pretty shades of tan,
orchid, blue and rose.
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Dresses
$27.50
Values $39.50 te $75.00
In New Yerk last Monday we were able te make
a wonderful "buy" and can say frankly that we are
elated te be able te offer these excellent Frecks at se
special a price. Only 82 misses or small women can
get them because that is a'l we have, Shew-room
samples, only one of a kind; made from the finest
materials of the seasenKasha cloth, Crepe-knit,
Canten, Crepe de chine, faille silk and Peiret twill.
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