i PPOSED BURKE. FOR SENATE SEAT Contests for State Offices Alse, Eliminated in Republican ..,' -Convention in Delaware HARDING IS4.;IND0RSE.D ftrriaf Dl'nnrrft fe Kvenfm; Tuble ttdetr Dever, "Del. , Aiis. '.22. Unable te lt(r up n fight ever the hoiiiiiintlen of General Velcmnn dn Pent, of Wilming ton, for United Stntcn Sennter nml Dr. Caleb It. Tn$'ten, of OeerRetnwn, for Censrcf-s for n third term, which breaks a Pelawnre precedent, dctcgntea te, the Republican State conventlon which con vened licru today In cniiciiseH held hist nlglil nnd early thin morning,, planned te raakc tlic convention tntercKtliiB through contest!) for Htntc Auditor, State Treasurer and Stnte Insurance Commissioner. . . The keynote nddress ofWvcenventlon was made by Colonel Ttebrrt O. Housten, Deputy Attorney General for Sussex County, who vnn made temporary clialrman of the convention. Cantaln William A. Himonten. In charge of the transportation section of the du Pent company, of Wilmington, nominated Senater du I'ent. and Mra. L Donald S. Ashbrook, also of Wilming ten, fccehhmi tnc nnminniien. Important chnnges In the rules which the convention considered embrace enlarging the Republican State Com mittee te double ItH present number-by merging the Women's Committee, the naming of twb State vice chairmen, one of whom must be .n woman ; the selec tion of a State secretary by thc-State chairman and het by the State commit tee, and the nnmlng of n Negro com mitteeman W the State body ,by caucus vote and net by colored delegates. Sec retary of ffatc Alder It. Vcnsen Is slated for State chairman, succeeding Charles Warner, who retired nt a meet ing of the committee last night. ..The piriferm presented te the con tention was lengthy and covered a variety of topics. . It commended Presi dent Harding for his activity In trying te adjust Industrial conditions; it com mended Governer William D. Denney and his State Administration of affairs; it expressed belief in cxpnndlng powers of the Federal Tnrllt Commission f It declared that labor inimt have u fnlr living wage; (t Indorsed Americaniza tion schools and urged their cntlnu ante; it commended the activity of women in politics In tlite-Statc; It urged support of the Wllmlnctnn linvW n the best means of promoting ngrlcul- I uirni unci imiiiMrnii neinwnrp; It pledged the support of Uip nnrt.v te law- enforcement, emphasizing the Velstead act, ana nsKcii tite legislature te cre ate a commission which should study taxation problems "Tlml make recom mendations te the next General Assem bly. Mayer Lerey Harvey, of Wilmington, was made permanent chairman, and Miss Elizabeth Bulleck, society editor of the Wilmington Evening Journal, vice chairman. Senater Ball arrived in Dever just hefere neon and was named rlinlrinnn of the Rural Newcastle County Cau cus. The several caucuses have endorsed the nomination of Senater duPent mid Congressman Lay ten. In the Sussex County caucus one vote was registered against the nomination of Lnyten. Sussex County nominated candidates for each of the State offices, nnmclv: State Treasurer. Dr. W. I,. Parker: Mate Auditor, hdger W. Ingram, and State Insurance Commissioner, Dr. nuiup, . . , K.W&WW riyui, jwiwaar-ry-nr y,-.r . r , : ' -. .r..; , - -r- r . ., , gj. . DnillllUlF I B0RD F,ND$ BECK- - LT&S- CT lt AvrilV Ti.Wnr',, '.,.- - - m KlIIUNIWkl I . niiiiTi cee 10 DCDnDT P"l" y"y;J3 if,.1 gS.intvead there- li - . . : ' '. ' ' WfJ . " T' ! w.. VVIIIllllihhM BONUS AND BEER r; 4 ' Wet 'Platform Might Persuade Congressman te Fight Pep-', per Judge for Governer. A CAMPAIGN CHEST IS LOW t Bv a Staff .Cerrcnppndent Washington, Aug. 22. ".Beer :for the boys." Any one who will under write thnt platform In Pennsylvania this fall can 'persuade v"Mb BUI" Burke, of Pittsburgh and Judge Eugene C. Bennlwcll, of Philadelphia, ,'te run en It for Scnnter and Governer, re?, spcctlvely, according te .Indications here. Burke and Benniwcll met' here late yesterday afternoon and talked it ever. Ten or a dozen Congressmen of the pcpr-nna-iigiit-wines varlctyareppcu in. They nil cgrccd n ticket 'and pint form calling ter modification of the Vol Vel stead act would get n let of votes in Pennsylvania if sonic ene will put up the menpy. ' Thus far tfie campaign chest- np parently contains less than one-half of 1 per cent of the funds needed te tinnnce a fight. ah nn nitermath of yesterday s con cen ftrence. it was announced thnt a "Clt "Clt !zens Nen -partisan Committee" from Plillndelphla, comprising ex-service men, members of the American Federa tion of hnber .mid Railroad Shepmen, will arrive In Washington late. today te formally invite Burke te run against Senalcr Pepper eh an independent lU'Kl'l,. The program contemplates indorse inderse ment of Benniwcll for Governer. v "More Beer" One riirhk The "Independent ticket," e formed would have as its principal planks mere beer," n "soldiers' bonus and legislation favorable te labor. It has been rumored for several days that Burke-was about te announce his candidacy for the Senate, hut thus, fur he Is net committed te make the race. A request for n statement of Ills position brought the following from his office teday: "A strong demand is being made "Pen Congressman -nt-Large William J. IJurke te bewail independent candidate for the United States Senate. There Is every reason te believe thnt an in dependent ticket is being pre-empted wime ivengrcssmnn iiurKe has t Officer Slain in Oklahoma City, ,1a Freed of Mlicenduct Charfla1 Washington. Ahbj 22. (Br A.. P.) Secretary Weeki hna received A voluminous retiert mndp bv. thcv-Armv Beard of Investigation into the killing et lieutenant uolenvl l'nui w uecK ti....i'au. .I(1 ! Decreir7.niu "v t. r, -, . , .r,y. aSrWi W fciS te be net "&&W& nvestlKeni .had tewmmended that the evidence be tj te civilian authorities with a view or rcopenlTthe-case in civilian , courts for trial of fermer: Judge, Day could net be cenflrmed. and .um n-iiiie congressman iiurKe iiai nothing te de with the lircrmnflnii. I is understood thnt he will be offered a imirp en same. "When questioned outright as te whether or pet ,0 wpuld be an inde pendent candidate, the Congressman re plied he had come te no decision in the mntter. It Is n well-known fact that Senater Pepper's nomination is net looked upon wain inver by organized labor large number of cx-service men. "Jlldce Knppne Ttnnniiv11 irhn trna In Washington yesterday met' with ( engrcssman Burke. In talking ever the political situation in general in Pennsylvania, it developed that Judge jtuiimwvii is nise neing urgca te run as nn independent candidate for Gov Gov ereor." But McSparren Is Dry It is well known -here that ' Burke would much prefer te "hook up" with the Democratic State organization and get en the Democratic ticket as n-cun-didate for Senater in return for nn in in eorsement of Jehn A. McSparren, Democratic nominee for Governer, by the independents. Such n nrnirrnni Ven. nnii -...... . . i , , "twin h-uvc iiiuge jiei uwc i out, m tlie .(JJ?'L('. (0,l.nt-v ""pu" hiilerwil cold, however, as SIcHnnrrcn Im drv w rr "r 5" :rn"r: .i -boez..- wOUm imv? te b k.Pt out iiarnngten for Stnte Auditor V A V Mann & Dilks 1192 CHESTNUT STREET About 2 Price N. 1.60 .65 6.25 1.85 ' 15 2.50, 3:00 Best Silk Hosiery 1.00, 1.50 Silk,4-ih-Hands 8.00, 10.00 Beat Silk Shirts x ' 2.50, 3.00 Madras Shirts 2.00 White Madras Union Suits 2.S0 White Cheviot Cellar-Attached Shirts, 1.85 . 3.50 Fashion Knit 4-in-Hands 2.75 1.00, 1.50 Silk Bey Ties .55 9.00, 10.00 Bathing Suits N 3.00 Bathing Pants 2.00, 2.50 Fine Silk 4-in.Hands .75 1.75 .95 Raincoats, White Flannel Pants, Gelf Suits, Office, Coats', Dusters, Overcoats, Linen Mesh, Underwear, .. ' Gelf Pants, etc. ",; Mann & Dilks U02 CHESTNUT STREET Last 5 Days Sale Closes Saturday, Aug. 26 . Final. Reductions Walk-Over Shoes for Men and Women Short Lines of the Season's Best Selling Styles Half Price and Less With I'flllllllllltPM fur fill tlll-l.n if (Ik. State offices in Sussex Cenntv n llvnlv flRlit Is anticipated en the fleer of the convention when the t-eleetfen of these candldatea Is proposed. liceaiihc of the lateness In the county Mucuses I'Oinnletlne their work. tin. convention did net meet for temporary organization until 2 uVlnelc. .Dance Benefits Orphans Heme, lOTO Seuth Sixth street, will give a dance this evening in the Iten Iten dczveus Ballroom nt Atlantic City for the benefit of the home. CAN OV IKU, A WOMAN "heU' TO . , VOTK? wemf n urn ninvlmr nrn nht in i.. eeuntiy' piilllli-.i. nffnlrH. De you think n rn. w i. e" ' per opinion en politics? f" en thl HUhJect In her nrtlclra whlcd tKiV. "5? "r'.,n Iho., mrrnlnit Ttnue Ltniiin. ".Mnl It n Hahlt." Ailv. of the cniiipnlsn with llurlce and Mc hpnrren betli en the ticket. Reports renchliiK here state that the Democratic State orcanizntien will have nothing te de with Huikc and will net make u place for him en the ticket. LINER MAJESTIC DELAYED BY ENGINEMISHAP AT SEA Steamship Net In Serious Trouble. Will Deck Tomorrow Morning New Yerk, Aug. 22. (By A. P.) The Majestic, largest thlp afloat, which left Southampton for New Yerk last Wednesday, is about twelve hours late, having been delayed because of repairs which had te be made at sea in her engine room. Officers of the White Star Line said today the big ship was net in serious trouble, nnd that the would reach pert tomorrow morning. V- Beginning at $1.90 3 Additional Lets Suitable for Fall Wear at Substantial Savings $J90 $g.90 $g.90 STOCKING SPECIALS FOR MEN $US Full-Ftuhiened Silk Sex 79' FOR WOMEN $4.00 Kayser & Van Raalte $QJ5 Oleve-Silk Stockings A Harpers Wakver 1228 MARKET 1022 CHESTNUT Sheps Market Street Shep Open 'Until 5 P. M. Saturday. Chestnut Street Shep Closed All Day Saturday. J Founded in 1865 .1 The Heuse that Heppe built Ihaugurated the Onc-Pice System in 1881 C. J. Heppe & Sen Downtown-1 117-1119 Chestnut Street Uptown-N. W. Cor. 6th 6c Thompson Street, The New Console Victrela This has proven by far the most popular of all Victrela models. Already a shortage of this style is fast developing. We have arranged this model with $10 worth of records all te sell for only $125 Other Medth $160, $200, $250 and $360 Through the Heppe ntal iu'ym,nt 'an yu mey ecure this Victrela for a small down Payment, pnyjnsr the balance at imple rental rates, all rent ap plying toward purchaie price. .t,,SSU";'Ph,'ne ?. writ for full Splendid Pianos at Moderate Prices August Sale of Used and Rebuilt Pianos This is a special sale offered te help us moveever 200 used pianos nnd player-pianos that are. crowding us. Many of these pianos hav been token in exchange for Due-Art Pianola-Pianos" and Masen &.Ham lin Grand Pianos. They have come from the best homes in the city and the inference is that they have Received exceptional care. This is berne out by the condition of the instruments. Many Famous Makes en Sale Heppe , Henry F. Miller H. C. Schemacker Weber Steck Stuyvcsant Steinway Chickering Hardman Decker Bres. Every piano in this sale has been thoroughly overhauled and re : built and is guaranteed for 6 years and is exchangeable at full price paid any time within' 1 year. The Heppe reputation and experience is behind every piano in this sale. A Small Down-Payment Sends the Piato te Your Heme Through the Heppe Rental-Payment Plan you may secure any instrument in this sale and pay for it at simple rental rates all rent applying toward the purchase price, C MenthlyiWj'll.Pay 1 A Monthly Will Pay f .o.'Men&ly Will Pay ye foraPhme. 1U for a. Player l(6fer a Granll Piane iirana rianes $325 up Player-Pianos 9tfa UD ;, Upright Pianos JJ85up STRAWBRIDGE & 7T r'TLJTTETD 7 ,rrt k. ft" m 'i Six of the Many Reasons Why The Semiannual Eiimiture Sale Shows Increased Activity Each Day , 5-Piece Bedroom Suit,$175M Featuring the graceful curves of thejieried of William and Mary. Solidly made of rich-hued mahogany. Suit consists of Dresser, 42x44 inches; with plate mirror 30x26 inches; Toilet Table, 40x10 inches; Chiffonier, top 37x21 inches; and Twin Beds. This Suit Is worth fully one-third mere than the Scmi-Annunl Sale price. Suit in Mahogany or Walnut with Full-size Bed, in the Sale at $U5 JT0 II IBM Ltem Breakfast-Roem Suit, $225.00 Suitable for small dininsr-roem as welt, of beautifully finished 18th century mahogany. Censista of Extension Table, Serving Tabic, Buffet, China Closet and 4 Side Chairs. Usual price is one half mere than the Sale prcc. ' SS" 4-Piece Bedroom Suit, $267.50 Beautiful Bedroom Suit, of walnut or mahogany. Consists of 4, pieces Dresser, top 50 inches; full-size Pest Bed; Vanity Dresser with top 16x44 inches; large, roomy Chest of Drawers, 47 inches lgh, with top 21x28 inches. Clese te one-third under usual price. 10-Piece Dining-Roem Suit, $285.00 A remarkable Suit, 18th century Adam design, in mahogany finish, wonderfully constructed. Suit consists of Buffet, with CG inch tee; Extension Table, C4-inch top, 8-feet extension; China Closet, 38x62 inches; Serving Table 18x38 inches; an Arm Chair and 5 Side Chairs with blue leather scats. Regular price is twi:e the Sale price. rM rJ . I . l-ti'JU '! : Leuis XVI Suit, $325.00 Most attractive Suit of 4 pieces; with Dresser, top 50 inches; large Chiffo-Wardrobe, full-size Vanity Dresser, full-size Bed. Complete in the Sale at one-third under price. Separate pieces te match Chair $13.25; Rocker $15.25; Bench $11.50; Night Table $11.25. ft5S II fv i tr ,1 Kw L4 .. --- I lit i"ll I I i 10-Piece Dining-Roem Suit, $385.00 One of the most popular designs Queen Annn nerinH TMa Suit of 10 pieces consists of a Buffet 72 inches long; China Closet Serving Table, Extension Table, 5 Side Chairs and an Arm Chair! And half price during this Finished in crotch mahogany veneer great bale Careful Furniture buyers are securing greatest return for their money by comparing carefully These wise investors, having, carefully inspected the opportunities of as many sales as possible, are new returning te mum: uhhi seiecuun wnere aciuai comparison has shown Furniture values te be best. That te whv n th h,v -- Strawbrlilip & Clothier Third fleer go by, this Sale grows stronger. COMPARE ! Ha3l rab CORSLETTES $1.00 te $5.00 Girls and slender women are delightedVith the comfort of these brassieres and hip confiners combined in one well fitting garment. A style for every woman. The one sketched, hooking in back, $1.00. Others, boned or with out boning, hooking in back, all with elastic gores $1.00 10 $ D.UU. Cerslettcs Werth Deuble In fact, mero than double. These are a smnll group of discontinued models that we cannot duplicate new 95c. 150 Gingham Corsets Reduced te $2.00 Light in weight, se thev are delightful for summer. With elastic top and light boning. P ink Brassieres with Elastic Section, new 38c Third yioer, Murket 8tre. Wit 95c Cotten Blouses At Half Price nf tTi fivI hund,rei? Cotten Blouses, in mere than a dozen diffcr than half prfee nC lf the former Price-!n 'act, many are less trimedntnl,rl!nS' iUC-kd' he"tkhed, embroidered and lacc- Mc?Turf2 ,tvinCc dim,t,C?-?ily teuehed with color- Pter Pan r'L d Sty,cs- beautiful sweater Blouses te finish out the XT- Strawbrldee & Clothier Second Fleer. Cen're season. 95c Waltham Bracelet Watches Special $18.00 Lb Certainly a small price te pay for se much convenience. All of the well-known and thoroughly dependable Wal tham make; 15-jewcl move ment and 20-ycar geld case with disappearing eye. AIHe U, Market Street ft mm Men's Blue Serge Suits In the Clothing Clearance $19.50 $26.00 $36.00 These clearance groups include both light Rummer weights and the heavier weaves suitable for wear the whole year around. A great variety of styles for men and young men. Net nil sizes in every style which is the reason for the re duction. About 200 Suits te cheese from 519.50, $20.00 and Serge, Worsted and Cassimere Suits With Twe Pairs of Trousers, Kl,u $26 Men's nnd young men's stvlcs.81 'nedim, , . , from. Many of the most popular Suit- , liyJ? ,C,0f autumn went-. Of .,. Vei, , ou,la. marlf rvs suitable for ing price.ef theM. Suits , 'Thov h.vnTCh , T10 fermcr clearance,. hc have been ?,kinducedfer qujck r HtrtichrlH.. rt.r.y ..l. . . -"M-.v m, uiemier oecenil Fleer Kait Light-Cut Glass Water Sets, $2.00 Just te leek at them ene hears the tinkle of ice and thinks of refreshing drinks. A 3-pint Pitcher and 0 Tumblers of clear glass cut in flower nnd leaf design $2.00 a set. Colonial Glass tumblers loc n dozen. Plain Blown Glass Tumblers 'ec a dozen. Gelri-bnnd Tumblers $1.50. Fourth Heer. Market str.. r-... - . .. wV, MR ' These Prices Make Blankets Specially Interesting - . Blankets of excellent ?&1uty'. i8ize ,0Cx80 inchc With pink or blue borders 7.50 n pair. $13.50 fe0"! niankets, . . (0x80 inches, white hrnPink Pr blue- bordow berdow bordew $13.50 n pair, $20.00 Ktn-larBc, white "ui-uiixcu iiiank J ' r etfS9n nn qUU!Hy' 80x'J0 incliea cu.uu n pair, All-wool Plaid IllnnLd oexw inches. $5.00 mri, fv .' n ai! n. nurerttif, liifeh-'-wvXM (wWi3j5&is .uVi.:v'.lik yLwg&te. TS'.i.i.. -!. - .-.L, . '. J A ',- ,i. ., j.. ISSil-mi r ttr V .,5 rH'TR-,!. '., .. .,? W ' . WT . , J-1.-A.. -- " :--- - - -' l-VF-U,r L.f4. V '. ..u.,1" 'i'!A..a.ll' tf&Xhi . - - 'la, , i ni -, mum hfli l: " ?K fe ..WAtAiVlB j, t '.i.lM.ii-e; i. . I C ,. T mmMHA.-' .-r ir , t r .- vj-'. .if. . I- . I rw,w 1J. . J - " ir-irr-i.il,!, i .,. I , , r -t ' .. 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