wmrssi w'm&wi'wt&fQ T5riW..7'77 -vim "vr W 'i KJEITs-X I ,Hf'i,i,1 k1-.:, ill wii a.'; a w -.jvn it i r.wF.B v, -r-. r y v jw. , 1 A fArV$S i a. "Plr " ' 1'1i P i EVENING; PUBLIC , LEDGER IEIDApELPHI A FRIDAY, DECEMBER S, 1022 21 ' If' . m?m SVAifl 3&J WanamaUer's Down Stairs Stere Is Laden Like Santa Claus9 Own Christmas Tree With Delightful Gifts at Lew Prices Mostly at $5 and Less NvS i (Vfertey Xeufd Be fetter Srjtmt Fae'ding Peer, Executive ' Telb Council P! ' ' -A HhrinillO DAIiniirt i MED BY MAYOR A. i'4 ,1' "M J til A A, V) SCHOOL DIRECTORS CQNVENE, :- !.. rien. fi. Mnvnr Htnf- ., vTatpnlnv refucd te nnrtlen nn nti"-' Klten of $1B0 for a tllnnofer ?':-.. lm mevent ion nf lipnltli XfelK "f Il', n' wn In nearby "ncl". i .. 1. n.nnt. tt nun n,1 wililnm.J. Smlth.V Councilman, who mih)pi1 tlif expenditure, en tlie Krenml li.t It would Hi't n nnu nrecnivm. nnu 01. .. it.. ...., in rtlf. ttnil,.A.l would Pp" u,r . " . ."""' f0r ether conventions nnd lienqttests In i 'Tlie dfWntes nrp able te pn.v for j .. ... ..... ttiAfii lip rnn ii iinp inn mimtv te hotter advantage feeding the S3," in Ken.llnc" the Majer said. f 1!..- Ihiu nlirfita 1 ip en lfhnuu no n ltr city. Cetitiellnmii Smith lint net i ii .inn. .vtietliee the tnnnpv unnlil u nwnt en feed nlenp or en belli foeu L'ri!5-" .....-..i.-. r. , Til? .MliyiM PUKUVnini iii ji i ii'iiiuii -...-.I A tin nnnmnvlnllnn lii Jobedy leek up liN chnilpnge. r..tirtmlnlir.tiu I lief Ytie hnrriiwlnp I i. .. f..t t1i nlnnu urtlt ai1 1 l trictt be rnlnvued liy special IccWnllen . .( il ntiil nAllitntil inM ....t nt ln nnnuiil convention of rural director yesterday. Oeevp ('. Jlenlricr. of Kut.tewn. was re-elected rttn'ilent. The Rev. f!cer?e W. Ltitx, . i.nc1nir!f .nel.p nn "Sflinel l)i- nctcrs' .Te'j mid HorrewB." fl.tn aI(v uill Kiwin Inttp tin tllOftt llrifpd Initni.irK, the FnrtncrR' Xiiliennl IlnnU iiniifiiiii'. imed for Ijnnl'.livr for 10! wiw. Ter ninny jrara liffetp thnt It g a lintel kneun eh lVdpr.il Inn. hrre (JeerKe nMliiiisten slopped In T9I, te nttend it M.T-onlcHedxc meet (nj, en hi" wry Je IMtt-lmrish te put !en the Wlilnlsv InsuirpcHen. TV Junk -xx f 1 1 erect n hie model n-efflci knlliline nn the lte, it was nuueunced jwten'nv. ITnnntil Kilk iitiieiinlini! tn 1001. wi ilienn In the Republican CnitntV'! Csmmitfe s election iieceunt. filed at iKa rmiti tinmen tnutnrftnv. rrint mm. nittee In" 1"!) fash, out of JKWrt col cel Kted for the (ampnlgn. Of that amount JJ'iOO n- received from the State Cem- mitfep Sitinn nr tlie Inrfrn ennl ri!iiHnri wre Tlmiiins ('. b'eidel, i enntv chair- , nun. SUT.'i: l'ha-les J. Ksterly, SL'.".0;i II. V. Sliomo, Sir.0. j - - 1 U. S. MARINES IN CHINA j GUARD AGAINST BANDITS American Destroyer Ready te Pre tect Foreign Interests at Ttlngtae Pfklne. Dec. 8. (Bv A. IU The American destroyer Asheville will rtr- tire at Jslm?tae tomorrow and it is understood here that the vessel will net hesitate te land marines if the bandits fefestinz the district endnuscr the lives of foreigners after the Japanese evacua- i tan Janan is prepared te restore the httochew leasehold te China at neon Sunday. The Japanese Legation nn teunrcd that all the Japanese troena would ulthdinw immediately. leavln,r the di'trirt In the hands of Chinese Midlers, Teingtae iR surrounded by bandits he threaten te imndc the citv ns hoeh II Japnnese control comes te nn end. Twe .Inpnneep dofctreyprH which hne been in the hns.ber of the pert fersev- nil dnjs ate jnepared te co-operate with the Axhewlle in pretivtini: lives' ind property of foreign nntienale. me bandit nctlvity ia regarded here I 111 the nature of n local revolution Inspired by military leaders fpr the pur pw 01 eDtaining control of shantuii!: 10 thnt the preince siiKlit he mnin tflnwl Independently of the Central ftOTernmfiit. FIRE "FANS" WARNED Autelits Who Race Before or After Engines Will Be Arrestea AutODlehlle owners mid r0iiiuA'iiirg wie nice before or after tlrf engine Wuut te r tire will be uricsted. milt announcement was inui- last Jifht by Superintendent Mills In a lt y audresid te the captains of the va rious Tinliprt flUlufmiu nlwi LHuii n.. Ilsins a sijeeial leKlslntlve net nppnnd1 tj (loierner Sproul In Murcli. lll. PreTldhiK that the IIcchne nuinbciH of offending automobiles be recorded b.i police in elder that Minimenses mav M issued for the ewneis, who may be ifd $2.", te .$100. The nM fil.ii. i.iA. ti..u !.,... ... wttne police and the department offl effl J may pari: cats within 1000 feet M the "" eifi. WOULD PENSION CLERGY Mudge says Plan Would Elevat Standards of Ministry 1 i i ff' ",0'' Uee' Hl "Jv " jw te needy miniiterb and mlRsien.ii !e. 'J retirement was outlined at n esie-i yesterday of the Presjbterinn Wmens Conference. The plan will W.t? LCrc.11 et th B'neral nssembl; "Vc" vJur?n ln Jnaianapel.i next da . .!; , ,is Hl MtdBC rhlladelphia. icu t'iprir nr rns mamahmI I lltJ Vu Bei BBBtSJlUl.t IhXtil "A VTopeata pension would in- S?J i mJnl8,rr. sines they would be 2,f!e" ief .yT concerning main main "unce In old age. NOT AFTER "DRY" OFFICE rVoieeuter Wolverton, of Camden County. Thinks It a Manrfnn C.Sl?rlpJ.A- Wolverton. Prosecutor of Jerie l"iomen uirecter for Kew trif )Ve,lv'rtn, who will leave the inn!Clt!r8,eff":" ' nrch. says he Ppreclates the Imiwrtnnce of being en K ,1.y ll,Il,f" n,' mention of W i c '" (,0l"ieetlen with the pliiee. wn?, l ni",m'-,u n otliets have failed I tk. r !i " n Mhw unless I tecehed ind , uMU'cratlen of the public "O theke in the department." Hurt In Fight Over Girl tiim"?,t ;,,,,1('Kh,,- twenty-tluee. a Cini.i- f ','nth ami I'enn stiects. farltr n ! ""H ,ak,' Cooper Hospital la hi i r. 'n"n,1"K wlt" ""'let 'nil ilrl . ' h'B ,tt',lv,'l l lluht ever u 'tteet ',' im,.''v at "18 Seuth Ninth rtaethf. Blrect "B "rrested ufter the ng HEMALI8T8 TO OU8T FOE8 tffl' 8,--(y A. P. -The u nn Na'l?nallst Government, It thit ??nuncctl yesterday, has decided I- L'l. CaUnOt ncepnf fhn vuilnnnnA fuwey of the consulates or post pest ? e! any Pewsr at war wltb ltjr. 1 25c Handkerchiefs for Every One! 1 Plain .white linen handkerchiefs ter men. White linen with spoke-stitched hems, with taped borders or with em broidered corners', for women. White linen with colored nursery figure embroidery, or solid color linen for children. They may be chosen all at the same counter ! (Down .Stair Stere, Central) Women's Black Silk Stockings, With Open-Werk Clocks, $1.75 Slight irregularities make these stockings "seconds," but the flaws are almost imperceptible and are mbre than made up for by this low price. Lacy openwork clocks lend a gif ty air, and mercerized tops and soles premise lengthened wear. Sizes 8V te 10. (Down Stairs Hterf, Central) Women's Silk-to-the-Tep Stockings, $1.75 First quality stockings purchased te sell at considerably less than one would ordinarily pay. Silk all the way te the top, but reinforced underneath the top and sole with lisle threads. Black, while and cordovan. Sizes 8I2 te 10. (Down Stnlrn Stere, Ontrel) Women's Strap-Wrist Capeskin Gloves With Leng Cuffs, $1.85 Five-inch cuffs are a feature one is particularly glad ie discover. When, in addition, the gloves are of geed Seuth African capeskin, carefully made with pique or eutsewn seams and 'are priced unexpectedly low, a woman will con sider she has made a werth-whi'e find. Brown only. Women's Strap-Wrist Lined Capeskin Gloves, $3.75 Tnn, brown or black capeskin with seamless knitted wool linlnpr1'. Elastic nt 'the wrist shirrs thtm across the front and makes them warm and snug. (Down Htnlrfl Stere, Central) Children's Weel Stockings With Cuffed Tops, 65c Pair ' Warm wool socks in popular three-quarter-length style, with fancy turned-down cuffs te keep them in place. De lightfully inexpensive gifts that children like te wear. Camel's-hair color and oxford and heather mixtures. Sizes 7 te 10.. . . (Down Htiilr Stere, Central) Gift Underclothes of a New Kind of Silk, $3 Tailored and lace-trimmed envelope chemises in flesh color and well-cut bloomers in, flesh, white,' navy -ami black. Made of a finely corded, specially durable new sort of under wear Silk. (Benn Stalm Stere, Central) FwMF- - $183 A Fur Ceat Will Selve the Problem Royally . Seal-Dyed Ceney Coats, $150 te 200 Why net a big, warm, hand somely trimmed fur coat for that most special person en the Christ .mas list? It will make holiday festivities twice as jelly for the new owner and give her geed serv ice the Winter through besides. 40-inch seal-dyed ceney coats with skunk cellars nnd cuffs, $150 te $175. 45-inch scal-dcd ceney coats with skun'c cellar nnd 'uffs. $160 te 81 H5. 40-inch seal-dyed ceney coats with beaver cellars and cuffn, $190. 'I.l-inch ical-d)cd ceney coats with bcaer cellars nnd cuffs. $200. 45-inch scnl-dcd ceney coats with squirrel cellurs nnd cuffs, $200. (Den ii Stnlm Ntere, MnrKrt) Silk Costume Slips, $5 One of the most popular gift suggestions of the season. Straight of line, with tailored bodice tops and just a sugges tion of fullness ever the hips. New longer lengths, of course. Of black, brown and navy blue messaline in regular sizes. (Down Hlnlm Stere, Central) Women's Satin-Trimmed Blanket Bath Robes, $3.85 New ones that are specially nice at this moderate price. ?.Iade of warm fleecy blanketing with a wide shawl cellar, turn-back cuffs and two pockets edged with satin. Cord girdles. vPretty patterns in rose, navy, Copenhagen, gray and purple. (Down Stnlrs Stere, CrntrnI) Levely Philippine Undergarments $2.50 and $3 Nightgowns and envelope chemises of the soft white cotton materials en which the Philippine embroiderers de their exquisite work. Hand embroidered in designs varying in elaboration according te price, and all finished with the finest of hand scalloping. Many of the patterns -can be matched in gown and chemise. (Down St.ilrn Stere, Central) Three Big Special Purchases of , Men's Neckties 35c, 50c, 65c Planning for the Christmas business en the Men's Down Stairs Gallery, we long age determined te have IS the hest neckties of the whole venv nnd at the lowest "''J . .. t7 ... r r prices. Results have turned out as we hoped. Seme of our best regular necktie makers have co-operated in sending new geed-looking ties of remarkable value at consider ably lower prices than usual. Any one who knows neckties will see that at a glance. These 35c, 50c and (35e ties are in classes away above their cost. Alse their colors are rich and the patterns varied. Stripes, pin dots, Jacquards, brocades, Persian effects. Even rich Mugadere ties arc included at the special price of 65c. (Dntrn talr Stere for Men, nn the Onller,i, Miirkcl) It dWA.. i- .W X .-5L I A rj l. ii p Women's New $5 Holiday Hats Gay little hats te solve the difficulty of buying Christmas gifts and a holiday hat besides. Full of de lightful quirks and twists, and bright with multi colored beads or flashes of metal ribbon. Silky hats, and furry hats and flowered hats a jelly let te cheese from, and all made with consideration for big coat cellars or furs. (Down Stalm Stere, Market) Rubberized Bib Aprons, $1 New shipment of the pretty rubberized bib aprons which women exclaim ever happily and buy in half dozens. Pretty as they nre practical, which is say injr a great deal. Unusual new Paisley patterns and the much liked cretonne designs, all with two pockets. Pocketed Figured Percale Aprons, 25c Geed and bread te give real protection. Made with gathered ruffle or embroidery edging. (Deun Stairs Stere, -Murlict) Boutonnieres and Corsage Bouquets 25c te $2 Gay as Christmas itself! Te see them displayed in their charming little boxes is enough te make one think of at least half a dozen folks en one's gift list that would love them. Little boutonnieres te pin en one's coat or fur. Single flowers te add festivity te an evening frock. Quite elaborate corsages of for mal wear. (Den ii StaJm Stere, Central) 1 ill ''ja" k Beaded Handbags, Luxurious Gifts, $2 te $10 Ne gifts are se acceptable as the things one ha,s longed for and yet net bought because they really could be "done without." And hew many women have had just that feeling about beaded handbags ! Colorings, patterns and shapes are lovely and rich looking. Upen request they will be put in Christmas boxes and sent straight te the recipient. I With metal frames, $2. With drawstrings of silken cords, $U and i$5. With imitation tortoise-shell frames, $4, $6, $7.50 and 88.50. Hand-crocheted ones of blue or black silk with designs done in cut-steel beads, $10. (Detwi Stair Stere, Central) What a Decided Charm in These Bead Necklaces! $2 te $5 Imitations, it is true, but se cleverly con ceived that there is much of the charm of the genuine the cool, shining ( green of jade, the delicately pink tints of coral, the deep cloudy blue of lapis, the exquisite opales cence of pearl and the dull soft cream of ivory. Short, medium and longer lenerths are all here te cheese from 24, 36, 48 and 54 inches. (Down Strain Stere, Central) Zj Cedar Chests te Give at Christmas, $8.50 te $35 The Little Portiere Shep is spicy with the aroma of the Tennessee woede, from which came the fine red cedar of these chests. Made by the country's leading manufacturer, finished satin-smooth without and within and, of course, highly pol ished outside. Plain chests and ethers with armsi that serve as window seats ; and some of the arms are solid mahogany. Seme have slid ing trays. All have grooved lids which make them absolutely dust and moth proof. Little ones, only 26 Vi inches lone;, are nice for children or for Bhee boxes. Others SO, 42 and 48 inches long. (Down SUtrs Stere In the Fertlere Shep, Market) New Paisley Blouses $5.90 Geed-looking slip-ever models of crepe de chine in the warm colored Paisley patterns that ecry one Hkc3 se much. Leng sleeve? make them especially cemf ei table for suit wear, and a cufT at the hips holds them trimly in place. Sizes SG te 46. (Down Stulm Stere. Murlirt) Covered Sweet Grass Baskets $1.25 and $1.75 What household eer had se mnny baskets that another wasn't eagerly welcomed ? ."Handy" sizes like these make charming gifts themselves or particularly effective Christmas containers for smaller gifts. (Hen n StuJrH Stere, Art .Nnillierk Shep, CrntrnI) Meire Ribbon Specially Priced 25c Yard Meirr rihrinn lendq itself e pecinlly well te gift-making be- uau ui us cnunging sneen. Crisp new ribbon is four and a half inches wide, and comes in pink, Copenhagen, old rose, maize and Alice bjue. (Down Stulm Stere, Ceutral) Ribbon Covered Dress and Ceat Hangers, 75c Each Plump, puffy hangers that couldn't possibly poke "shoul ders" into the most fragile dress. Fresh ribbon covers give them daintineps and are a protection against -cil. (Den liilm Stere Art Needlework shop, Central) T&ayberry Candles 20c Bex Clu Ntmas geed-luck candles with e pungent Yule-tide odor. Wi upped t'.e in a holly box, 20c. (Den ii M.iim store, Centrnl) Girls' Bathrobes $2 te $5 Ne doubt every youngster would like a cozy bnthiobe for wnit-iy night and mornings. $2 for warm blanket-cloth robes in bright Indian designs. $4.2."( and $5 for flowered lilanket-eleth robes with big col cel inrs ami f-atin binding. 58.85 nnd $5 for corduroy bnthrebes in the best-liked pink, blue and American Beauty. All aie pocketed and ceme in sizes 8 te 16 years. (Derr n Htalm Stere, Central) Gift Neckwear 50c and $1 At 50c, Peter Pan sets of linen, pique or linene; also roll cellars of Venise lace; Bertha cellars in various net-and-lace effects. At $1, linen Peter Pan sets trimmed with real Irish or filet edgings nnd finished with a bit of drawn work; also pretty Beitha cellnrn of crnckle-mesh net and lace, and unusual bib cellars of Venise and net. (Down Stulm Stere, CrntrnI) Cretonne Toilet Cases With Rubber Linings, 25c te $2 Lined with- hea-vy white rubber se that damp wash-cloths, towels, toothbrushes and ether toilet ar ticles may be packed without danger te the rest of one's luggage. Dark or light colors in Persian or tleral cretonne. Incense Burners, 75c te $2.50 Bizarre little ornaments that have quite an air of their own even without the pungent fra- i grnnc they give forth when smeuldering nway! Incense, 25c te 50c package. (Den n Hfitlrt Tellrt Ooeili Oatueat i Central) ' 1200 Pair Men's Silk and Weel Half Hese Marked Down te $1.25 A Christmas surprise! First quality plain and drop-stitched sports stockings for men of the family are new priced at mere than a third less! All embroidered with colored clocks. Brown or green heather mixtures. Seme are full-fashioned. Men's Heavy Part-Weel Half Hese, 65c Brown and green heather mixtures. First qual ity. Geed warm ones. 3600 Pair Men's Cotten Half Hese, 15c Navy, cordovan and black cotton half hose that arc well reinforced. - (Down Stulm store for ifen, en the C.nllpr.i, Market) Men's Woven Madras Shirts, Special at $1.50 It isn't usual te find anything quite se uncommon as WOVEN MADRAS shirts at this price se close te Christmas. But Wana maker's Down Stairs Stere for Men, en the Gallery, is doing unusual things. And these woven madras shirts are part of its special program. All sorts of colored stripes. All fast colors. Cut plenty full and made according te Wanamakcr specifications. (Down Htalm Stere, en the (inllery, Mnrket) Men's Part-Weel Combination Suits, $1.75 AnKie-iength, long-sleeved, high-necked union suits that are about twenty-five per cent wool. Men llke them. (Den n Stnlr -.tore for .'Men, en the (lullerj, Market.) Stout Winter Shoes for Men, $4.35 Black leather high shoes and tan leather low shoes. Conservative and semi-conservative lasts. Men's Felt Slippers, $1.50 Perfectly plain, ns men prefer, and mightily warm and comfortable. Dark neutral colors. Men's Remee Heuse Slippers, $2 Seft leather lounging slippers te give a man for Christmas. Net every size. (Down Stiilm store for Men, en the fiiillcr.v, Mnrket) Specializing Women's New Coats at $25 and $38.50 $25 for the coat pictured; made et velour with gray moufflen cellar and cuffs ; the wide sleeves have tighter undersleeves for extra warmth. $25 for velour coats with deep cuffs and large cellar of beaer dyed cenej ; they have triple cord girdles. $25 for silk-lined coats with lentr cellars of brown, gray or black astrakhan. $25 for blouse or straight back i eats of eleur with effective em broidery and beaver-dyed cellar. $38.50 Ter soft belivia cloth coats with caracul or astrakhan cellars; many are embroidered, some have fur cuffs as well ns cellars. Fur-Trimmed Pole Coats With Suede Cleth Lining $23.50 . Tan coats with fitch-dyed opossum cellars and warm suede cloth lining. They have large doubled pockets. A Man's Luggage Must First of All Be Sturdy Te achieve that result two things sire necessary geed, strong, carefully treated leather and superior workmanship. These bags and suitcases at $10.75 fulfill both these conditions. The bags are the popular 8-inch size, of strong tan or black cowhide or of black or brown hand-bearded cowhide with sewed frames an'd leather linings. Seme have double hand'es. The suitcases are 24 inches long, of geed tan cow hide, with all-around, straps and sewed frames. (Down Malm Stere. Central) Men's Lined Gloves $1.65 te $3.50 Tan or brown leather in one-clasp style with backs embroidered in black, warmly fleece-Hred, $1.65. Tan or brown leather with seamlcs knitted wool limners and spear-neint or needle-stitched backs, $2. Gray suede with warm lamb's-wool linings, $2.65. Seft suede in pray or brown with backs em broidered in black and with seamless knitted wool linings, S3. Brown capeskin in strap-wrist style with .seam les knitted wool linings, $3.50. (Deun Stalm Stere. Central) Men s -w-L-r (Den ii stair Stere, Mnrket) Wanamaker All-Weel Overcoats, $25 te $37.50 " J were in the habit of giving miwlf Christmas gifts, I couldn't imagine anything better te cheese," remarked one man re cently. Big, warm coats of chemically tested all wool overceatings. Mostly in the popular ulsterette style, double breasted, generously pocketed and with large cellars that can be buttoned up high at the neck. The $25 coats are made of a sort of knitted coating which is very warm and almost weather-proof. Frem $30 te $37.50 a remarkable assortment of plain and plaid back overcoats. (Down stulm store for Men, en Hie (iallery. Mnrket) Fashionable New Frecks ire $8.75 te $87.50 $8.75 for Peiret twill dresses in extremely new stles with fiber swk vests and black braiding; they are in practical navy blue and the twill is of unusual quality. $10 for combination dresses with twill-back velveteen skirt and metal stitched matclasse bodice ; a youthful fashion for afternoon occasions. 12 for Peiret twill dresses w ith blnck cire braid arranged in hairpin loops as shown in the picture. Si 0.50 is the new price for twill dresses trimmed with canton crepc facings several dollars less than a previous shipment. $16.50 for knltted skating costumes of wool nnd brushed wool in heathery brown nnd green; there is .k jelly skating muffler nt the threat $16.50 te S87.50 for dance frocks of taffeta, chiffon, chif fon velvet and metal cloth, according te price. Dresses at $5 include serge, wool jersey and eleur. Net nil sizes in every style. tliewn Htnlm Stere, Ma 11 k li4 f S12 New All -Weel Blankets Remarkably Fine A Pair Weighing 8 Pounds for $12 Because they are bound at both ends they can be bought separately at $6 each and used as single blankets. Silver gray, particularly soft and pretty, with a dark band border and a white seisette binding. Quite unusual. And every thread pure wool. G8.84 inches. (Down Stelm Stere, -Central) rkrt) 1700 Pair Women's New Shoes, $5 One-strap pumps in tan calf with comfortably rounded tees and Cuban heels with rubber top lifts. Oxfords in tan or black calfskin and black kidskin with military or Cuban heels, rounded or semi-rounded tde shapes the heels finished with rubber top lifts. ' Shee manufacturers tell us they are the best $5 shoes offered anywhere. Our own selling forces declare they are the best we havn ever had :it Iho nrii'e. Pnetnmn ,u it nA ii i. i i l TV -""--"- a uu uiir mem find them comfortable, serviceable and satisfactory in everyway.' exceptional snees ter vimaren, HIM Women's Felt Slinners Si 2; . Stout high shoes of geed tan calfskin, made One of tl e nkest CliruH lift, i . . with welted soles nnd of solid leather through- Seft, warm 'Uei ftiin mecW?th m;V, n.USmubIe n.USmubIe eut. Bread tees; rubber top lifts. Sizes 8j te 2. Geed colors. -iimmec- "- fluffy pompons. (Down stulm Stere, t'liralnut)' 55 I ml i' SI! I J I 1 te ill JV", .:! Ay: wa&w
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