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Vlueceats fire en auto
' Ttutr scrwiim from Mm. Ora Wnl
. '' . ........ .1 nff ihrcc bunrlnrs who
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k,ne at -J" biwh.. ""' """
. !.. j -..iir tili morning. lh
ftp jumped Inte nn automobile and
iircdamld n volley of shots from two
irrfmcn. ,i.h inf
. . ..i. ii ...n. .Inn In rnln. Nlm
KfoS.e ,hc window found
.iJmnmne elenr. The noise centln-
w. 5"iK-.iV included thnt bur-
liri had entered the house.
t ghe Tent into the hnllway en the
utend fleer nnil cieseu i ne .mera u . .-
-; of her three elilMien. while
ft wis in the halt the electric light
' iadden1r turned en. This was fol fel
7"Jby the noise of cllnklug silver-
en the first fleer.
lMri Walker, undaunted by the prcs
nn of the burglars peered ever the
Siiiter. A man well dressed was
n".!!rJ ,t, tmnt .Innr en Iheueh
Swetlng the work of the men Inside.
nCrWalke "was impelled nt first te
down stairs, face the men and order
fan from the house. Then she realized
ht they might overpower her and
Ubtbly flr,n ,,,p cliilclren
P Rertacing her steps te her bedroom she
looked out cautiously. She saw nn ail
mobile en the opposite side of the
..f Th rnt-lne was running. There
lT, a man at the wheel.
r command, she shouted Help !
'n.i! nurfflnrs!" Twe patrolmen
tried the source of the sound and saw
tie automobile at the curb.
Tbey drew revolvers and ran toward
V Despite their qulclt action, how hew
r'er. the burglars beat them te it.
The three men working in the house
aide the car, n few feet away, in
Hihtnlng time, and the car was under
tit as they were getting aboard.
Xbe tte patrolmen opened fire, but
the sbet went wild. Once during the
fhlfct a hand clenching a revolver wns
thrust outside the car. A bullet whistled
detelr te it and it wns withdrawn.
The car sped down Sansom street and
turned south en Forty-seventh street.
After narrowly missing a iTnllk wagon
It mil swallowed up in the darkness.
"I thought that the screams would
he mere effective than trying te fight the
men," said Mrs. Walker. "I was also
afraid of harm coming te my children.
Tkit didn't knew what had happened
until it was all ever."
Little Benny's
Notebook
By Lae Pap
Ma get a letter today making her
ilflicltcil, and wen pep came home
ike sed, Wat de you sipnese, William,
Ire bin elected a member of the Dawtcrs
ojCJeepnttera.
jjflne, geed for you, sed pep hanging
tp hit hat, and ma scd, I must say
jeare net cry inthuslnstlc ever it.
;Meny a calm exterior hides a' blazing
wlcane, ted pep hanging tip his coat.
lad after supplr he started te reed the
(witting page, and ma scd, The pass
wrd te get into the next meeting wns
in the letter, and there was a pestkript
Jlng te bern the letter immecdltly,
of cerse I did. nnd new theres no
dunce of enybedy hecr knowing the
piHwerd but me.
Grate stuff, sed pep reeding the
Witting page, and ma sed, Dent you
wh you knew the secret password?
Ne, sed pep.
Willyum, you de se, sed ma, I can
m rite threo you, your bernlng te
new, but I wetildent tell you if you
tilled me fcrst, it begins with M but
jett'd never jess it in 1000 ycers, de
jw think yen could?
Iant te reed, scd pep.
. Thews 8 letters In it and the fcrst
WtliM, but I wenldent give you an
swer mm it you tried te drag it out
me with wild horses, se tberes no
ue trying, sed ma.
Ire started this base ball ertery 3
raw and new Im starting it agin, sed
Pep.
I can ma vit 4Tiai ..., ...M...iA,i
Mmwrats. you'd give enythlng if you
W anew wat the secret passwerd is,
J4 na, and pep jumped up saying,
1H gods, if enybedy asks for me Im
fewn la the parlor reeding the paper
a peeee. Which he went down te de,
J saying, He cant feel me, he's Jest
2!5 ?, knew and he's mad because I
eat telL
Wich rnaybe he was and" I started te
leiiwerds beginning with M, but ma
jmidcnt even anser ma weather I was
Bte ct reng.
trg fctsr je shop Tins WAT
vSSiJftr yu bout aSy number et
TO irful fl ncm-erlee. one yen alart raid.
SuifS???1?' 'Ith Dorethy." which ip-
RLi?,elini7.K,J.0v: " hop tht tuHfis.
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May ul t0 20 Seuth 0 Street
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"thousands .of homes.
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i This pin is made entirely of platinum, open
work design and contains a diamond of geed
quality $110.
A scjlrf pill is probably one of the most thought
ful and appreciated gifts for men. Our selection
offers a variety of styles in a wide range of prices.
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The R. & F. Stores
Offer Yeu
Geed Clethes At
Lewer Prices
Fine new spring suits from
the Kirschbaum Sheps,
30, 35, HO te H5
At this price range easily 10
te 15 below the quotations
of most ether geed shops
we can give yeu: (1) The
best all-wool fabrics in new
patterns. (2) Correct, gentle
manly styles. (3) Workman
ship which has no superior.
(4) An absolute guarantee of
satisfaction in every respect.
A ,wonderful variety of
new spring suits and top-,
coats ready for Easier week.
1204 Chestnut St. 11 Seuth 15th St.
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What We Claim
Letter of Acknowledgment
received from Mrs. William H. Brearlev
WINNER OF OUR SLOGAN CONTEST
307 Vatiar Avrnur, .snnrtlinmrr, fit,
April 7. I or.'.
wii.i.te f.mns SKIVING M.riIINK re.
rhllailrlplilu. I'.
Genllrmrn;
II Im Try liaril for mr In trll .teii lmt I think of I he nnmlrr
ful prlxe I'hiiir un. II U aiicli un AllltTOCH.VT In rrr rni,.
of the wen!. An a mi-inlirr of a household II nnuhl (OMMIMI
reipci't. lirinaNe II l Jiit wliut ou rlulm for It nnil l "".tiuiirp"
clfnr threucli ami ! n iiunre ilrul.
I ham rertulnly I" no way rnriirri the marlilne, hut I iiure
ted. I will try, an Inn an I II". te niake up for that, hy hoestlnit
the marltlnn and the ergiinliatlnn hrlilnd It. lour Reed will muit
rrtalnly he jour nreiitet el.
I ran't help thlnklne. lien I run the little machine nnil when
I think of the Intfrtlew 1 hail with jnu, of "The iretnf of
Implicit" anil "Hlinpllrity'ii GrfntnMa."
Thrre l no "froth" te our inarhlne or your nrnanliatlen, anil
I am kIiiiI there N no "froth" te nij SIekiiii.
I hail man phone chIU IiinI ren nif anil n lulil .everiil llntrij
hv men anil women that the euhl he Infliienreil h It If j he luiil
read It and were loeklnc t mu.lilne from nn iidjertUemenl.
That made me feel a little heller I de hope It will de ,.... oe.l.
With the UlndeBt personal feellnr and the nreiilet lliunlt
peniillile, lirllete me.
Slneerclj jour,
(Mm, William II, llrrnrley)
Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Ce.
1709 Chestnut Street
Phenv, Sprue 2192
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1022 CHESTNUT
TABLE D'HOTE DINNERS
SERVED DAILY SsPKNCHs
5te8PM SEAFOOD
W r.n. ENGLISH MUTTON CHOP
KUGLERS restaurant
30 Se.l5th ST.
Pansy Plants
In bud and bloom, exquMte
hadet of color and lteucrs
of large size
Fruit Trees,
Small Fi-uits, Hardy
Perennial Plants,
Hedge Plants,
Bulbs, etc.
GET OUR CATALOG FREE
518-516 Market St., Phila.
"A Lamp or Mirror? Surely!"
Electric Lamps
Shades
Period Mirrors
Fer
Wedding Gifts
Dougherty's Faultless Bedding
Hair Mattresses Rax Springs Bedsteads
1632 Chestnut Street
ImercerJ
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VCARSy
A Better Difference
Mercer a tomebiles are different
from ether meter cars, but the
difference is in proven "better
ness," net in unproven novelty,
experiment or freakishness. In
vestigation will demonstrate
why this "better difference"
should appeal te every quality
car buyer.
B Curran-McDevitt Moter Ce., Inc. I
I 933 North Bread Street I
I Poplar 81 00 Open Evening I
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The New
Bex Heel
Beige Buck or
Gray Suede in
combination with
Patent Leather
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Silk Stockings te $1,05
match. t.
1228 MARKET
SlOPS
MICHELUS
Lawn Grass Seed
should be sewn new. Will make a per
fect lawn in from five te six weeks.
lse fertilize the garden and lawn;
let the Spring rains take the nutriment
down where it belongs; our stock of
fertilizers is complete.
. LIMOID
Made from pure lump lime, thor
oughly hydrated; excellent for
sweetening the soil. 10 lbs., 45c.
Hydrated lime in larger quantities.
Lawn Mowers, Lawn Rellers,
Garden Toels, Insect Destroyers,
Poultry Supplies, etc.
EASTER FLOWERS
Hyacinths, Tulips,
Narcissus, Lilies, etc.
Either one will be just
right te send. Our new and
t ti active assemblage of ex
clusive Lamps and Mirreis
provides the widest choice of
styles reflecting the newest
vogue in designs and finishes.
We are accredited the leading
specialists in these beautiful
gifts of distinction.
STRAWBRIDGE & CLOWtffiR?
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EASTER WILL SEE A
GAY SPRINKLING OF
Sports
Millinery
One sometimes wonders
whv thev are called
"Sports" Hats, they are
worn se generally.
A beautiful showing,
te-morrow, of every fa
vored style and shade,
from the gay little ribbon
affairs te the most dis
tinctive of Tailored Sail
ors, including our own
importation of Londen
Hats.
Ptrawhrlds A Clothier -S"nd
Fleer, Market Street, Wt
Fairfield"
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Misses Wear Stere
"Fairfield" fashione and "l'airfield" ulues combine te make
these Suits. Coats and Dresses fust faeritc. v.itli rirls and young
women who desire smart apparel for much scrw.?.
Coats
$25.00
Belted. double
In easted Raglan
Iceve Coats of soft
all-wool cloaking, in
light and dark tan;
ineited-plait back.
Sues 11, 10 and 18
years.
Dresses
$18.50
Of fun. wool jc
"ey, in navy blue,
h e n n a and tan.
Smartly tailored in
lew-wai.'-ted styles,
with embroidered
cellar and belt;
black silk tie. Sizes
1 1, 10 and IS years.
Misses' Smart Tweed Dresses, $15.00
Straigl t-line belted Dre, with natural-color pongee ostee estee ostee
walleped peeves hip pocket and cellar faced te match ,-rJ
1 1, 10 and IS ytai.-. s
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Anether Let of
Women's
COATS
A MATCHLESS VALLE
$22.50
An excellent value, but net
many Coats only fifty, and
fifty Coats go in a jifTy heie
when they are as much under
price as these are.
Made in the style sketched.
Of poplins in tan, rookie, navy
blue anil Copenhagen, blue. A
few in a different style of blue
serge.
Rtrawbrlde A Clmhler
!i' nnd l'loer Centre
Strawbridge
& Clothier
Market Kighth Filbert
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Don't Wait Anether Minute
Te Select the
Easter Suit
We hnve mnde every preparation te
take care of our customers up te the last
minute, and very often these well-made
well-proportioned Suits need no alteration
whatever. But you may avoid a possible
disappointment by selecting your Suit tomorrow-
Every late style of the season,
belted and unbelted, flared and fitted, is
here.
Tweed Suits,
$25.00 te $40.00
Herringbone effects, Cas&'avant twill,
Dent and Skibo tweeds. Blue, rose, helie
trope, tan, rust and gray.
Twill Suits,
$35.00 te $55.00
Tricetine and twill-cord, black, navy
blue, and some in brown. Plain-tailored
or trimmed with tailored folds or braids;
smartly slashed models included. The
model sketched, ?45.00.
A Fine Assortment of
Suits in Extra Sizes
Tweeds in gray, tan, brown and two-tone mixtures. Tricetine
and twill-cord in navy blue and black. Plain tailored, braided,
embroidered and braid-trimmed. Prices $40.00 te $67.e0.
Day in the
Suits
$27.50
Loese be and
full-bell. d Suits
with slashed tamj,
Of exceptionally fine
tueed in tan, blue
and gray, Sizes 14,
1G and IK years.
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A Full Line
Inexpensive
$15.00 and $16.50
They are e .mart and geed looking and
such wonderful alues, we can haidly keep
enough of them en hand te meet the demand.
Levely sft plaited affairs of crepe de chine,
one model trimimd with iridescent bead-, an
other has a graceful embroidered tunic.
Surplice, ee: Meuse ,,ii,l lew-waisted stjlci
among them Bla. k, n.n bhe and l.iew'n
$'5.00 and $10.50.
Anether Supply of
Tricelette Dresses
$25.00
Women with warm summer days m nimd
are buying these, for tricelette is se cool and
doesn't crush whatever the weather conditions.
Circular-tunic, nanel and str:mlu.li.w ,,..,ii-
many with smart sashes. In iUst, lirewn, nay
blue and black. Size-, 30 te 4G, at $25.00. K.tia (U
.sues, $32.50. W'
The Medel SMehul 1.1 Unr n Special Purchase of
Fine Easter Gowns
Canten crepe, ciepe Georgette and Krepe-Knit, in black and
fashionable spung shades $30.00 te $50.00 The model ,tn,.i,"
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Granite Full-Fashioned
Silk Stockings at $1.35
Extra Sizes $1.50
Tiny little rough spots, that you probably will net even be
able te detect, are responsible in part for the extremely low prices
of these line Stockings. Thete arc about 3000 pairs in this under
price collection, all full-fashioned, of 10 strand pure silk with mer
cerized lisle tops and .soles, and the "granite" hleckw in the garter
welt te prevent "runs." Black, white and smart colors 1.35.
Lxtra sizes in colors only $1.50.
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$1.50
Buys Se Much
in the Infants'
Wear Stere
Aties' White Weel
Sweaters
Dainty little affairs ?1.50
Infants' Bishop Slips
All made by hand $1.50.
Small Girls'
Bleemer Dresses
Of gingham or chambray;
sizes 3 te 6 years $1.50.
While Organdie Dresses
With colored cellar, cuffs
end .-.ash. Sizes 2 te 5 years
$1.50.
Girls' Envelope Cheimses
Daintlv lace-trimmed; size
16 ycais ?1.50.
Girls' Aprons
Of unbleached muslin, with
colored motifs; sizes 8 te 14
vcars $1.50.
Thir.l rioer. wt
Frem Abroad
Men's Handkerchiefs
All are our own importation,
tee, and bought from some of
the best-known manufacturers
of Europe. Many with colored
beiders and figured designs.
Nete these attractive values:
Fiem Trance fancy Linen
Handkerchiefs 75e, S1.00,
SI. 50, S2.00, $.'.50, $3.00 and
S4.00.
White Damask Handker
chiefs from France $1.50,
S2.00 and S3.00.
Fancy Silk Handkci chiefs
from Londen $2.00, $2.50 and
?n.oe.
Fane; Knglish Bandanas
?2.00, 32.50 and $3.50.
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