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25 BLAZES KEEP
FEIN ON IMP
INTRODUCTION COSTLY
Phlladelphlan Must Pay $65,976 te
"Mutual Friend"
Arch It. Ssiinpsen, nil Investment
lireKrr uf UrldRppert, Conn., obtained h
M'ldlct for ,(i.",t)"(l In the Supreme
Court In New Yerk rcstcrdny, n n Mtlt vnneert him. The advancement amounted
npthm Nelsen Z. Urates, paint mnnu- te 51500,000, but Hnmpsen did net re
fiictiirer eC this eltv for lilf servkes lit ceive his fee. He sued nnd n, Jury en
introducing (irnves te OcerRe 1-. Mat- a prier trial awarded him n Judgment
tlilrs, u enpllnllst of Seymour. Conn. for 11,000. Tlilj the Apnel nt UN
Sampson sold he lmd nit nKreetnent ""n reversed, ordering n new trial,
with (JinveH, under which the Intter
a te pay him for his introduction
10 per cent of nny sum Miiltmes ml"
MOTORCYCLIST HURT
.Tnmcs Klngprnlll, of 3537 Joyce
street, .drove his motorcycle, which
skidded, en the curbing of Kensington
nvenuc nenr Ontario street Inst night.
Frank Kestelman, of 0510 K street,
was knocked down by tile machine. He
was treated at the Northeastern Hospi
tal for cuts nnd bruises. Klngsmiil
was arrested.
Families Routed Frem Mana-
yunk Apartment Heuse at
451 Green Lane
FATHER RESCUES CHILDREN
Twenty-five fires nnd four fnle
forms Inst night nnd this morning ga''e
fireman one of the lmilpt serious they
linve hnd in ytnrs.
.Several fnmille-i weie compelled te
flee te the street in their night cloth
ing shortly nfter o'clock th! morn
ing when fire, uns discovered in the
apartment house at -ir,l C.reen lnnc,
Mannyunk.
Smoke pouring through n I'nnb
waiter en the f-ccend fleer of the
Green I.nne Apartment nwakenrd !
W. White, who occupied the rear
apartment, lie quickly ureutcd the
tiouseheld.
Groping his wny from room te room
White nwnkeneil the eceupnnti nnd
aidid many of them te the street.
Carries Ills Children Out
Trcd Kellv, who occupies an apart
ment en the ftrM tloer wtli hi-, uifennd
famllv, carried his two ihiMreu. Mnr
nnd Hoje, te the street and then aiu'il
in getting oilier te salon.
The tire started in tli cellar and
spread threusMi the dumb waiter te ether
parts of the heu"e.
The damage will teach Sf.lKW. ll'c
house was owned by M1m Anneti and
Sara Hnvnrd , , ,
The fnli .Varum called e'lt eleien
CempnnkM nnd iliw englnei, which
mnde their way with dltlleulty through
the rain and n1u1i.
The tirt t the fuNe alarms came In
at lt::i."i o'clock from Thirteenth and
DlckiiKeu sticef. At 10 e'.liek an
other came in from Thirty-thud street
and Grays lVrn r-ad and a thinl
alarm was seiimiMl -niily after ml-l-nlght
from Thirt.v -'hlnl treet and
Lehigh avenue. I'eitc li.-llew ih" sam
pern)ii ent in nil time alarm.
Anether fiiKe nl.nm was turneil in
this morning at !':4." .'. le, k from
Twenty-fourth and Chestnut street
"When the firemii auneil there tin x
found nothing ecept a sinal! beiitne
en Twent: -third stn-et, whh-h w.i
built hv werltrien t warm tli'-ni
Wlil'e the number of lires during th
Bight was unusually large, little dam
age was done at an of thtm.
Firemen re i.il.ed te UUi' l'erter
street at :t iHO nMe. k tin Morning te
extinguish a bin" In the cellar of a
fruit Mefe owned b IIelir Vifi-r ,
when some baskets and betes caught
fire. The fire did no- get bejeml the
Cellar and the damage ,.n -iiu'lit.
A fire was extinguished with li;!it
less last night at the home of l.e na
llelcher. 1UIIS Seuth I.eithgew stre. t.
when the reef of the building caught
fire.
Oil Stexe Starts Fire
An overturned oil stove set lire te
curtains in the home of Jeseph llich
ards, '-'.";!4 Alter street, late last night.
and did damage amounting te about
1150.
Through the cpilik action of two pa
trolmen a row of private garages at
Sixty-fourth street and Pas drill ave
nue was saved from probable destruc
tion shortly after 1 o'cle U this
morning.
Patrolman MeKenna saw smoke pour
ing from the garage of Hamilton Par
rel, en the lernvr. After turning In an
alarm he fought the blaze. Anether
policeman aided him.
They get a small hose and an ax and
went te work like real firemen unti1
the arrival of the firemen. Tue ether
private garages were damaged. ,
Furniture in the dining room of the
home of Harvey .l.icksen. I'.iUti Vert'i
Twenty-fiist treet. was destroyed t..
dny by lire. The blaze was disoevcre
by Mrs. Jacksen, who ran n reaming
from the heue and turned In an alarm.
It was extinguished bj firemen before .t
had spread te ether rooms.
NORTHWEST BUSINESSMEN
TO MERGE ORGANIZATIONS
Manayunk-Roxborough Residents
Have Annual Dinner
Prominent business men and officials
at many organizations in the Mana-yunk-Roxberough
district held a "g "g
tegether dinner" last evening at the
Green Valley Ceuntrv Club. Phnswere
formulated for a i-eniial organization.
Jehn C. Yeung was tea'tmaster.
There were addresses hr the l(ev. Dr
Wiliinni H. Ferney, State Itepri -enta-tlve
Wallace Ilremlev, Charles A. V ,in
agan, Jehn S. Turner, Mrs. Charles
Gnueer. Samuel T.ltanham nnd Clmrhn
B. nennett.
The following organizations were rep
resented : Mnr.ajunk ltulneus Mens
Association. Twenty-first Ward Heard
of Trade, Koxberough liu'lness Men'
Association, Itoxberoitgh Ilertleiilturnl
Society, Pish and Game AnciaMen,
ItoxberouKh Country Club, Green Val
ley Country Club, Parents' Associa
tion, Manayunk Club, Manayuuk Trust
Company, ICoxberough Trust Com
pany, Memerial Monument Association,
Needlework Guild, Mothers' Club, Visit
ing Nurses, Women's Christian Tem
perance. Union and the Femsby Hene
Club.
Pleasing te leek into mere
pleasing te "take into"
WSL Tea
clea - totally DiFfofent
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ROSS Is Se Little Like the
Ordinary Flower Shep
that meet people coming here for the first time
are surprised et the bigness of the stock untl the
unusually geed service.
Loek in the windows nnd you'll see hundreds
of Xmns wreaths. In the store nil kinds of deco
rations for the Xmna table greet your eye, also
hundreds of plnnts nnd fresh-cut flowers at
prices that will please ;ou.
THE
FLORIST
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1327 West Glrnrd Ave.
212 nit Girard Ave.
13 S. 60th St.
136 S. 52d St.
was Gifts efiJevtelry
Our Confidential Credit Plan
gives cash advantages,
convenient payments and
immediate possession.
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ASimoii&Seiis
l53Senllhl3iaaSL
NeerYBilnut St.
OPEN EVENINGS
I'MMIII'lllHiK
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I Geed Overcoats
1 and Geed Suits
1 Fer Christmas
ll One man came into the store and said:-- fig
"I'm qeinn te make myself a present
of one of these occrceats which you arc
advertising at pre-Christmas reductions.
"I am a practical man and I want te
have a Christmas gift that will last mc
until next Christmas.''
He received, in addition le the great saving that
this event is bringing our friends, a policy issued
through the Franklin Fire Insurance Cemuany which
guarantees his coat against direct less, or less by theft,
lire or burglary.
Suits Alse in the Sale!
overcoats i
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REGl'LAK S30'
OVER COATS IV mn
DOUBLE-HREAST- $21.50
ED L' L S T E R
.MODELS,
RAGLAN A N I).
ULSTER ST LE
OVERCOATS Of' . AB
REGULAR ?0 J-S28.00
Q U A L I T I E S: v
SIZES FOR BIG i
MEN INCLUDED.j
OVERCOATS. IM- ,
PORTED DIRECT
FROM EGLND
MADE OF TYPI- cQO AA
CAL B R I T I S H r J?OO.UU
O V E RCOATINGS,
OF Se0 QUA LI-.
TIES. J
$25.00
$35.00
Satisfy
ing- That's what
everyone says of the
feed at
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RESTAURANT & COFFEE SHOP
19 & Chestnut Sts.
Three Beys'
Specials
Eoys' tweed and cheviot suits with )
extra trousers all made of all-wool cloths,
new and fashionable, sizes 7 te 17, for. . . )
Overcoats for boys, 3 te 9 years of "J
age, in mue and urewn chinchillas, as well
as tan and gray coatings. Weel linings
for
Patrick mackinaws, sizes 10 te 18
ic; lwmt-,r t-ilnirl 1.In1-..4 rtl4-K t.,4V
vi win .-, iiuii, jiuiv.t uiuunvi iiulii, nua
shawl cellars, patch pockets and all-around
belts for
I
$12
12
$12
TIMELY SUGGESTIONS
FOR CHRISTMAS BUYERS
That will answer the question "What
shall I give him?" with entire satisfac
tion because men always appreciate
useful gifts.
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OVELTY gift
boxes, hand
painted and auto aute
nranhed liy
French nrtists
and filled with Adams
quality Chocolates and
Benben.
ADAMS
210 Seuth Druid St.
.S'uri
I'ujumux . . , ,
Neckwear..,
h(fflcrs....
bweatcra. . .
Smoking
Jackets.. .
Hath liebea.
Hosiery
$2.00
$1.50
SOe
$1.00
$6.00
$6.00
$5.00
35c
$8.50
$3.00
$2.50
$7.50
$9.00
te $8.50
te $9.00
te $1.50
Belts and
liucklcs. ..
Woven
Umbreltae. . .
UinbreUae. ..
Suspenders . .
Vackinawe. .
Fanru Vests
$1.50 te
$1.50 te
$1.50 te
$7.00 te
60c te
$15.00 te $20.00
$4.00 te $5.50
$4.75
$5.50
$8.00
$8.00
$1.00
llandkerchiefs 25c te $1.00
Wanamaker & Brown
IllJll DONWIT TELLER & CO. S
Wtftv i "i fTl. iCtaristtr,, rCCvj jd Origination fj-SsSsSS- v fgjj
1 SUITS
1 F I N E S T S3.V
V U R E WORSTED
SUITS. IN SIZES KS
FOR MEN OF
O R D I N A R Y '
S T A T U R E. AS
WELL AS FOR ,
BIG MEN. J
W O N D E RFUL i
FRENCH BACK
WORSTED SUITS,,
WORTH F U L L Y
830. , m
EXTRA TROU- IN
SER SUITS IN Sp
THE NEW PENCIL gB
h T RIFE PAT. r $32.50 W
TERNS OF 15 V afi
QUALITIES. SELL- 8
ING RAPIDLY AT- t1
BONWIT TELLER &
fflu tpaeialy (Jnxp gf Origination
CU&STJNUT AT 13 STREET'
FOR SATURDAY
&iit$ epectall Prtceb
Perfumes, Toilet Waters, Sachets and Toilet Accessories, Negligees,
Undergarments and Hosiery especially arranged for Holiday Shoppers
who seek gifts of distinction at moderate prices.
COTY'S TOILET WATER
1.90 and 4.50
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Three-ounce size, 1 .90, and six-ounce 3ize at 4.50 Coty's Toilet Water in Rese,
L'Origan, L'Or. A very exceptional offer.
Sachet in several scents 1,50
COTY'S
Special
ROSINE'S Nuit de Chine Per- 5,00
fume Special--
RIGAUD'S SETS Un Air Em-
baume rouge, toilet water, pew- Q.00
der, lip slick, sachet and perfume
Beaded Hand Bags
7.50
Regularly 15.00
Distinctive bags, hand made, exquisite in
design, coloring and shape.
PIVER'S Floramye and Azurea 90
Toilet Water
DRALLE'S Perfume in rose. Jj
violet and lily
IMPORTED SOAP in form 1.50
of various fruits three in box
Three in wicker box, 1.75.
Tapestry Bags
10.00
Very Special
Reproductions of old French Tapestry
Masterpieces in exclusive bags.
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Wh:r
Chestnut at Thirteenth
500 Pairs of Silk Hosiery
A special offer of pure sill: hose with re-enforced liIe garter tops and soles in black
and the desired shoe shades. Formerly priced 1.95
1.65 I
Step-in Chemises
4.95
Of crepe de chine or Georgette, trimmed
with fine val lace. In flesh, light blue or
orchid.
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Petticoats
5.95
Crystal Knit Jersey with embroidered seal
lops. French blue, caramel, seal brown,
r.avy and black.
Silk Gowns
10.75
Of crepe de chine, Georgette or radium silk,
in tailored or trimmed styles. Several shades.
Heuse Coats
10.00
Heuse Coats of radium taffeta with
material trimming and patch pockets,
several shades. Regularly 16.50.
Strawbridge & Clothier
Lewer -Price Basement
Women's Smart Tep Coats
Nearly One-third
Under Price, $15
Se geed te leek nt nnd se warm te wear
nre these stylish man-tailored Coats with
raglan sleeves, inverted plait in back and
patch nnd side pockets.
Some nre made of line imnorteit
tweeds, ethers of plaid-back or
plaid tweeds. A number are lined
throughout with silk and interlined.
In the nicest shades of tan, jrrny and
brown. Sizes 36 te 42. Buy one to te
morrow nnd save nenrly one-third
S16.00.
$10
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Wemen'js Dresses
In Twenty Styles
Worsted Jersey, Crcpe de Chine and
Charmeuse Dresses, simply tailored or
trimmed with plaits, panels, buckles, bends,
silk braid or embroidery, In mere pretty
styles than you would dream of. Dresses
in black, nnvy blue nnd brown. Every one
worth one-half mere than $10.00.
Jj VBtrawliriclKC .V Clothlei Imcr-I'rlce Ilnsement Sterf
Satine
Petticoats
$1.00
Made like the mere expen
sive Petticoats, with flounce of
fine tucks finished with smnll
ruffle. Of fine satine in
blnck, navy blue and brown;
one-third under price $1.00.
HtMwbrldfte A Clothier
Lowcr-l'rlce liesfment Hters
Bleemers $9 QC
of Silk P"e
The crepe de chine in theae
pretty Bleemers is of a heavy
quality, and the Bleemers nre
full-cut, reinforced and fin
ished with hemstitching. Ex
ceptionally fine nt 2.95.
Strnwhrldite & Clothier
Imor-Vrlce Iiascinent Stere
Women's and Girls' Shoes
and Slippers $2.95, $3.95
At $2.95 High Shoes, of black, or brown leather with Goed-vear-welted
soles and Cuban or military heels; Sizes: A-l te 8;
B-3 te 8; C 2& te 7; D 2Vj te 7. All at half price $2.95.
At $3.95 Colonial Tongue Pumps, Strap Tumps and Ox
fords, in brown or blnck. Kid, calfskin, patent leather or satin satin
ivhichcver you prefer. An unusually fine group of Lew Shoes
special at $3.95.
Beys' and Girls' High Shoes $2.95 and $3.45
Sturdy Shoes of mahogany and tan calf, for school wear,
fny unrlnr tirireS2.!ir mid S3. 45.
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- HtmMDnnge .v tiemin .- " u..i ...... v
self-In
Handsome Silk Negligees
A lovely model developed of satin-striped crepe de chine, intro-
ducing effective drapery and Marget lace trimming. In pastel 04 A
and deeper colorings. LiJJ
St. James Shep
Walnut at Thirteenth
Saturday Offerings in the
Cljnstutas (Sift Ijep
SANSOM
1.50 Powder Bexes . . .
5.00 Bronze Figures . . .
5.00 Cigarette Cases . . ,.
Boudoir Lamp Dells . . .
2.00 Pin Cushions ....
Camel's - Hair Scarfs .
Slip-en Sweaters ...
Imported Sweaters ....
STREET AT THIRTEENTH
1.00
2.95
2.95
5.50
1.25
3.95
5.00
5.00
Dimity Blouses . .
Hand-made Blouses
3.50 Hair Bands .
3.95 Silk Chemises
Silk Petticoats . .
2.95 te 5.50
. 2.95-5.50
. . . . 2.00
. . . 2.85
. 3.95-4.95
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2.95 Silk Hese 1.95
7.50 Ribbed Silk Hese ... 4.95
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At Popular Prices in
The Basement Stere
Ready for quick nnd easy selection to-mei-row next te the
last Saturday before Christmnb and just the kind of gift-things
you want. ler your lrienu.i mm iu
Smart Hand Bags of d- K
Leather and Velvet ) V J-AJtJ
$2.95
A new shipment of these extremely desirable Bags in a great
variety ex shapes, sizes and muierims.
Silk Petticoats of
Taffeta and Jersey
The jerBcy silk ones have messaline flounce. In plain or
changeable colors.
Blanket Bath Robes tf P
Trimmed With Satin J5U.eJl
In neat plnid effects of light blue, pink and purple.
Dainty Tea Aprons XOK te &PP
In Nice Gift Bexes t LaOXj OtIU
$2.95
or gifts.
$1.95
95c
In round, square and pointed effects; lace- and embroidery-trimmed.
Women's Worsted Sweaters
Made with Girdle
The welll-liked slip-ever btyle boxed for gifts.
Envelope Chemises
Of Crepe de Chine
Finished with lace insertion and ribbon shoulder strnps.
Little Fur Sets for ($7 7fT
the Small Children I V i O
Each Set with Muff and Neck-piece of melinc (dyed ceney),
natural ceney, dyed wild cat or wallaby.
Women's Felt Slippers (Ii OpT
' Exceedingly Lew-priced )t!pl.&i)
In the wanted styles and colors. Sizes 3 te 8 years.
Children's Slippers of
Seft, Comfortable Felt
Just the kind te keep small feet wnrm. Sizes 84 te 2.
Satin-stripe or Brocaded 1 Kf
Pink Bandeau Brassieres OvF C
Seme with elastic section nt wnist-line. Special price.
Brocaded Hip Cen filters tf"l ETA
With Semi-elastic Tep ) epl.OU
Twe pairs of hose supporters attached. Exceptional.
Give the Little Girl
A Raincape With Heed
$1.75
Packed in n holiday box; in garnet or blue;
sizes 0 te 11 years. Exceptional nt $1.75.
Or a Pretty Dress of Serge, $3.95
In navy blue with bright little touches of
braid, ribbon, npplique or embroidery; for the
little girl from 0 te 11 years.
Babies' Hand-made Dresses X&'i CIK.
Are Alse Hand-embroidered ) P JLUe
Fer wee tots from 6 months te 3 years.
Small Girls' Wlute Party ) QCT in flC Kft
Dresses at Special Prices) pUD tpDOV
Of fine voile organdie nnd net; sizes 2 te 0 years.
Little Girls' Dresses et "fli PA tf0LT
Washable Materials Here f tD JL.eJU te ft0K)O
In pretty styles and colors for
Bleemers.
.'- te O.yenr-elds. Sonic with
Tweed, Jersey and Serge d?rr AA
Suits for the Small Beys J tpD.UU
Sizes 2 te 0 years. Special at $5.00.
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