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,
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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
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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.
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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.
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Founded in 1865
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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
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Upright Pianos
JJ85up
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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-...
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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
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etfS9n nn qUU!Hy' 80x'J0 incliea
cu.uu n pair,
All-wool Plaid IllnnLd
oexw inches. $5.00 mri,
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