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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19
THE Lovely Col
l. Ors of French
Handkerchiefs

have been reproduced in some
women's handkerchiefs made in
Ireland. Also the designs are
French.
They are in soft grays, pink,
tan, blue and violet, all-linen, and
the price is only SOC each.
(Main Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19
WOmen's Writing
Cases in Fine
Assortment

All sizes and shapes-as
complete a showing as we have
had for many a day.
Pigskin, fine black feathers,
and a highly glazed leather in
pink, blue and green,
Each case has lock and key,
beautifully lined and finished
and has the necessary equip
ment.
Prices are 81 to $11, and
from what we know of these
things we would advise any
person who wants any of these
cases for gifts to, get them now.
Main Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19
A Beautiful Pump, Madam

It woeyelet Colonial tongue made
calfsn high
and turned SOLE
Price $12
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19
New Plaid Suitin9s

The kind which Fashion prescbes for sport skirts the paids
being large and small. For instance,
Shepherds checks and checks peacock black
andan; and large pad and bue all
And rad plaids
blue and black pads, all at Sc a yard
The width in every is 50 inches
Floor, Chestnu
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19
so WOmen's Capes Reduced
SIS to $50

The prices down to nearly half of first prices and
the the sort that be until flies
the rcotne the coos
and black; and few of the capes have the always
serviceable sleeveless wastcoats.
Of sizes are broken.
Prices SIS to $50.
(First
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19
WANAMAKER'S
Store Closes at 5

Will be marked 10 to 70 per cent higher after
August.
Prices of practically all furniture have
advanced None of the goods in this sale can
be bought to sell for the regular prices that
prevailed here before August-to say nothing
of selling them at the reduced August prices
This is the fault of nobody in particular.
1t is in strict accord with the law of supply
and demand. AS things are now the people
want more furniture - especially more Of
our kind of furniture-than the workshops
are able to turn out. You know what happens
when the supply is unequal to the demand
AS to what is back of a sale at this store, you
can form an estimate in different ways One
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19
ON SALE I'M THE PIANO STORE;

August month in which bargains"
tsed Some of them real bargains
price Before purchasing will be worth your see
Wanamaker's has o
Easy monthly terms piano select
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19
NJ EW Waists of
L y Crepe de Chine

A high-low style with fine tuck
ing in pink only, $685..
And another in white has long
shawl collar with tiny pleatings
on it and on front strap and cuffs,
$3.50.
(Third Floor. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19
New Books

"After Thirty" by Julian
Street, being the pleasant ac-
count of a lovable man with a
gift for philandering and of his
delightful wife who keeps him
straight. $1.50.
"The Girl in the Mirror" by
Elizabeth Jordan. A mystery
story set in New York, the core
of the story being a charming
love theme. $1.60.
(Main Floor, Thirteenth)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19
NJ E w M i d d y
! BlOuses for
School Girls

No girl seems ever to think she
has enough of these comfortable
garments, and they do launder so
well.
New styles are mostly of white
jean with navy blue or white col
lars. Some have silk ties and
others lace up.
Sizes to 16 years, $1.25 to
$3.50.
(Third Floor. ChestnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19

GTERNO canned heat
~ yields a steady, intense
heat, and is dLwdyS ready
for use IUhiLe camping,
touring, yachting or in the
nursery or sick room,
Heartily nickeied and col
IapsibIe, the outfits are Csc
to So.
(Fourth Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19

TO ANY ONE INTEREST,"
Standard Domestic Rugs in
Oriental Effects
Wilton rugs, Wilton velvet rugs Administer rugs, all
moderately priced rugs go range
and designs.
Wilton Rugs
6x9 it., $50 $3.50 it,.
8.3X1O6 it., $50 and $9650 11.3x15 it., $138
9x12 it.. $67.5O, $50 $98.5O
Wilton Velvet Rugs
9x12 ft. $3.50
Administer Rugs
it,, $425O $3.50 and $3.50
S.3X106 f.. $3.50, $48.50
11.3x12 it., $3.50
11.3x5 it.. $95
nut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19
DLOOMERS for
~ Bathing

Lots of women haven't gone
away for their holiday yet, and
with such these bloomers are in
great demand.
Two good styles of black sateen,
$1.S5 and $3.50 cache
Two styles of black satin, $4.75
and $3.50.
(Third Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19
NEW Sterling
L y Silver Pieces in
Tocac

A very good choice for we'd
ding or anniversary gift for peo-
pie who want to give something
inexpensive.
They are useful little gifts and
always most acceptable.
A pair of salt cellars and
spoons, Sc and $11.
A set of six salt cellars with
spoons, $14.50 to $50.
A set of salt cellars and pepper
boxes, $14 to $22.
A gravy ladle, $3.50.
A berry spoon, $3.50 and
$13.25.
A dozen coffee spoons, SIG.
A salad set, $23.
A dozen ice-cream forks, $38.
(Jewelry store, Chestnut and
Thirteenth)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19
Women's Silk and Artificial Silk
Mixed StOCkinSS-$1.25

Fne first grade ufahoned goods, with soes
Black, white and coors in the lot.
Very special
twest Aise)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19
IS Beautiful Dining Room Suits on the Floor

1929 for an American walnut bet, seng table, dining
Queen design t.tIo III ,,;G ,,,,t
buffet serving table, dining table, $o--t 4 ..
and china closet. e 4
mahogany SUIT n | Seuee's tA9 oeS'sn-Oune''
eppelwhie dh-b buffet sens taSs Aiming table and
ing table, dining table and china chFa closet
closet B$275 for maho2Rhy suit in
$265 an wsyt Queen gn-buffet
William d Mary style ing dining table and china
buffet serving fable dining table seset
and chinaE EIdet 1922 for mahogany suit,
1866 for America1 walnut Adam design buffet,
suit in William apaFMary de- closet dining table chairs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19
81 Different Grades of Mattresses at Reduced
III Prices in the August Sale

t grades of o for duudeb
an twenty grad o a to for
b n a t n and teA
wre INC dls spmn a t
grades o
orano o these sgoosw 2Ope
Ii al cases, bee m p rc m prop
egi h
tim % a
Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-19

good way is to gauge the number of dining
room suits in it. Measured in that light, this
is still Sale of abundant supplies despite
the phenomenal distribution.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
MISSING" SOLDIER
NOW REPORTED ALIVE

Private Harry Powell, OF No. 6i3 Lord
street, Is reported on the Official war
casualty list today as being missing In
action. A week ago Mrs. Powell received
telegram from the War Department
stating that her husband had been miss
ing In action since October 9.
The same day that the official word
was received Mrs. Powell had two let
ters from her husband written since
October 9. He stated In his letters he
was all right and made no mention OF
any injury or whether ne had been
missing for awhile.
On Tuesday OF this week a second
telegram came from the War Depart
ment. 10 stated that Private Powell
was not missing as had been reported,
but that he had been gassed, but was
now all right.
Private Powell is % years OF age and
enlisted in the service at the outbreak
OF the war He Is q member OF an am
bulance company. Before going over
seas he was stationed at Fort Ogle-
thorpe and at Allentown. He went
abroad last April.
Previous 20 entering the service
Powell was employed with Lang and
Jester commission merchants, No. ii5
East Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
ARMED MANIAC
ATTACKS WOMEN
IN THEIR BEDS
Demenfed Terrorist Opens Fire on
TrOO WashingtOnians Early This
Morning. Wounds One Perhaps
Fatally and ChOkeS q Third. Man
Hunt is On
BY The United Press.

WASHINGTON aiIhrco workers
tackled by maniac early today while they lay their beds their various
homes.
shot one probably fatally The ird vase
The demeuted terrorist Is stnl at liberty
capped from hospital here or nearby state
victims Miss Lillian Hood shot the abdomen condition critical
Miss Martha shot In left side
Miss Florence Fowler, choked unconscious -
a
her bed She gspp with tho mailman He
by prappe
who dragged her to the window lie finally freed HIMSELF leaving her lying
ueiGhbos the
hospital where condition Is reported critical
The maniac made his first appearance at the homo Of Miss Martha Gosn
boardlnghOuse
light neker Relieving robber had gained
m the remained quie Again lash by the nght Of
rushed her bedside seid Miss ceauons
"NAho your" the shriebod.
said tho demenied
deliberately he fired a shot into her body
the adan unoncened possible by the police
for he entered the home Miss toren Fowler rnanS her asleep PIN her
nohed by choking When finally released she fell unconscious the bed
Margaret Geasan sleeping adjoining
awakened by the shot aroused the household
about IS old medium height black oveo and
nve
Intimate friend boarder the homo Miss Hood
this version Of The attack:
Miss fight with the aend he
and Jump out the window she oung him at the time screaming for
growing
leased her she dragged partly through the window The mailman
struck her the head with the butt Of his revolver Just he left"
Miss Hoods home is in Brownsville Tenn
The mareld at the g dipy Of eoraoe T,v declare n
remarkable the girl grappo with the after suffering the bullet
already by
been arrested there arrival from Washington.
Roth denied knowledge OF The erine
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
ELKS NEED $4,000
MORE FOR home
Full Amount VIII be in Hand
When Campaign Closes
Tomorrow
WORK CONTINUES
DESPITE BAD WEATHER

With almost $4,000 in sight, includ-
ing The reports Of team captlans last
night, the campaign for Si5O,0OO for the
neSv Elks Home is going along with a
vim. The campaign will close tomof-
row night when all captains will mako
complete report. That the goal will
be reached is already a settled couclu-
sion.
The inclement weather OF yesterday
q not dampen the ardor Of the work
e"s, as was shown by the reports made
o. headquarters last night However.
tae real drive begins today and every
member OF the order in the city who
Las not yet subscribed will receive a
Tersonal visit from the members OF the
ien teams who volunteered their ser
vices.
Every effort Is being made 10 reacn
each member OF the local lodge. Many
CT them are now located elsewhere, but
were reached by mail and a number
have sent their subscriptions for stock.
The large amount Of stock subscribed
for at the dinner at the Hotel dupont
on Monday night which marked the De-
ginning Of the drive, greatly encour-
aged the workers in their efforts and
today and tomorrow promise some big
ining5 as q result Of their work.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
state BANKING
Department TO
Be ESTABLISHED
To be Conducted Under
Supervision Of Insurance
Commissioner
new commissioner
PLAN NOT APPROVED

An important meeting OF bankers wss
held al the Hotel Richardson. Dover
yesterday. 10 take action. on the resO-
luton adopted by the Delaware Bank
ers' Association at its annual meeting IN
September last, favorlng the separation
Of banking from insurance supervision
and examination now jointly under tho
control and direction Of the State In
surnce Commissioner and the placing
OF the State banks and trust companies
or the State under a banking commits
sioner.
Those present were John s. RosseIl,
president OF the Bankers Association
George Massey Jones, wce-president /;
William q. Taylor. secretary and treas
urer; Robert p. Robinson and James II.
Hughes. members OF 4he executive
committee; Henry Ridgely. attorney
Ezekiel Cooper, cashier Of the Farmers
Bank. Wilmington: Richard Reese. vice
president OF the Equitable Trust, Com
pany; Daniel w. Corbit. president Of
the New Castle County National Bank
OF Odessa. z. 2. Woten, cashier Of the
Peoples National Bank of Laurel
Thomas r. Wilson, insurance commits
sioner, and George A. Huggins, Of Phil
adelphia. examiner for the commits
sioner.
President Rossell laid before th
meeting a tentative draft OF bin car
rying out the purposes expressed In tn
resolution OF the Bankers Association
This bin provides for the appointment
by the Governor Of a State Bank Com
missioner and places under his iurisdic-
tion ell the State banks and trust com
panies and requires him 10 make a
thorough examination OF each lnstitu-
ton annually and 10 report his findings.
The bin embodies the main features OF
the best banking laws OF the States
having separate banking departments.
and Is Intended strictly 20 safeguard
the more than sixty-six millions OF re-
sources OF Delaware's State banks and
CONTINUED on Page Three)
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
Nations LEAGUE
BEFORE Peace
congress NEXT
American and English Plans
to be Presented to Body
Tomorrow
BOLSHEVlEI OPPOSE
Peace OVERTURES
By The United Press.

/
PARIS Jan. 24.-The League Of Ma
tions will be formally taken up at to-
morrow's session Of the general Peace
Congress, II was learned from authorl-
tative sources today.
Much OF the work In preparing drafts
Of the various nations programs for
the league Is being done by the respeo-
tive delegations outside the Joint meet
lngs. and 1t was expected the pre-
liminaries would be in such shape as
to permit Of a full discussion OF the
broad outlines OF the plans tomorrow.
The American delegation spent two
hours IN going over their league plans
late yesterday with the result that the
formal draft was practically completed.
Yet 1t was reported that neither the
American nor the British plans would
be presented In their entirely tomor-
row though they are farther advanced
as regards details than any Of the
others. Apparently. President Wilson
and Premier Lloyd George viii wait
until the other programs are submitted
and thoroughly discussed, then they
viii bring forward the program OF
their delegations
The correspondents. Il was announced
today. Will be admitted 20 tbs full
meeting tomorrow. Is At ihe initial sesA
sion OF the plenary Congress last sat
urday. Meanwhile the meetings or
the steering committee" continue
secret
among otner subjects % be discussed
tomorrow are responsibility and pun
ishment for the war, reparation for war
damages International labor Legislation
and the international status OF ports.
waterways and railways In connection
with the latter proposition. It is believ-
ed the Dardanelles, the Bosphorus and
Constantinople viii be considered. A
move is expected 10 be made TO inter
nationalize that area. that there may be
an open exit from the Black Sea, assur-
Continued on Page Thirteen
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
LEGISLATORS At
STATE College
Inspect Agricultural Station
and Later Are Dinner
Guests Of Faculty
TO SPEND EVENING
AT THE PLAYHOUSE
Stan Correspondent.

STAFF Correspondent
NEWARK. Jan. Ex-Governor John G.
Townsend. other State officials and
members Of the General Assembly are
making their biennial visit to Delaware
College today.
owing TO slight wreck on the Della
ware railroad near Porter Del, the
down-State members Of the Legislature
were delayed in reaching the college un-
I'll 1915 O'Clock. The Wilmington mem
bers, as we'll as those from the rural
county, arrived on time and they were
taken on a tour Of inspection while
awaiting the arrival Of the delayed
guests.
The down-State, members were es-
corted by the Third Battalion to the
old college hall on the arrival OF their
train.
Members Of the college faculty and sew
eral OF the trustees were also on hand
TO welcome the lawmakers.
The faculty committee that has
charge Of the program for the day con-
sists of Professors Firmsn Thompson,
.C. A. McCue, f. NJ. H., Foster, Merrill
Van G. Smith and DR.. w. owen Syp-
herd.
Dean Harry Hayward and members
Of the agricultural, stan were at the
farm TO show the visitors over the farm
and the buildings. Many Of them were
much interested in the thoroughbred
livestock and the modern buildings.
The General Assembly will probably be
asked for an appropriation this season
CONTINUED on Page Thirteen)
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
FAVORS EXTENSION
OF AID TO COUNTY

State Highway Engineer Charles NJ
Upham has submitted TO Governor
Townsend his annual report for the
year 1918, which also embodies recon-
mendations for a comprehensive road
building program during 1919.
The report points out that while ap
nroximately 39 miles Of roads were con-
sracted for on May 20. 1918. war con
dltions help up construction and the
roads were about 35 per cent toward
completion at the end Of the year. o
Engineer Upham recommends that
contracts be given for 81 additional
miles Of the north and south State
Highway In 1919. and that construction
Of as much more mileage as labor and
material conditions permit. be under
taken this year. Engineer Upham's re-
port is a volume Of about 70 pages,
including drawings and statistical tables
and covers in detail the operation Of
the State Highway Department since
it was organized in May. 1911.
The Highway Commissioners are Gen
eral T. Coleman dupont Josiah Marvel.
Walter o. Hoffecker, Joseph 2. Holland
and Governor Townsend. In the course
OF ms ItpuIb Dliirl hhethupA tfAoih
says:
The 1918 recommendatory report has
not yet been published, and because It
yin constantly be referred to. twill be
made a part OF this report In order
that this report may be possible for dis
..ribution TO the people Of the State and
hat they may be informed OF the acti-
vlties, expenditures and standing Of the
highway department, and also 10 have
CONTINUED on Page Twenty-three.)
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
GREATER CITY IN
NEAR FUTURE IS
LONGER DREAM
Town Meeting Endorses
Wharf Project. Talks FL
nances, Names Committee
Definite ACTION MAY
come AT EARLY Date

The future OF Wilmington as a sea
port was pictured in the most glow
ing terms at the town meeting in City
Hall last night. AZ the same time pre-
hminary steps ware taken toward a
greater Wilmington.
That the project as outlined By the
Board Of Harbor Commissioners 20
Council. embracing a municipal wharf
along the Christians river and seaport
piers along the Delaware river entailing
an expenditure Of S2.O0O,OOO OF more
was approved by citizens representing
all interests here was shown by the
Interest taken In the meeting. Many
who were unable 10 attend the meeting
sent letters urging the adoption Of the
commission report These were from
Joseph Bancroft OF the Joseph Ban
croft and Sons Company, and members
Of the Central Labor Union.
The conference which was attended
by one hundred OF more officials and
citizens, agreed on the project. only
ono citizen advocated The development
Continued on Page Twenty.)
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
URGES 81 MORE MILES
OF STATE HIGHWAYS

State Highway Engineer Upham
In his annual report points out that
80 miles OF State roads are under
construction under the 1918 project.
In the 1919 project he recommends
the construction of 81 more miles OF
highway, and as much additional as
labor and material conditions will
admit. Roads he recommends for
construction in 1918 as part OF the
north and south State highway are:
Between Dover and Milford.
Between Bridgeville and Harring-
ton.
Between Summit Bridge and Ty-
bouts Corner.
Between MinqusdsIe and Whining
ton.
Between ShelIpot Park and tho city
line.
Elimination OF the railroad grade
crossing at State Road.
Building by the State OF three miles
OF the Lincsln Highway leading into
Newark, provided the Levy Court
does not see its way clear 10 firnish
IL.
Extension OF the State aid road
building program to the counties,
with the engineering and supervision
under the State Highway Depart
ment
Advocates Drainage Commission 20
take UP the drainage problem
throughout the State on a cOmpre-
hensive scale as a protection TO
roads.
Recommends showing of moving
pictures and stereopticon slides OF
road improvements throughout the
State as Of educational value.
Urges that the engineering work OF
the Highway Department and the en-
qineerinp course OF Delaware College
be co-ordinated, so that the students
could get practical work in road
building
Advocates law that would bar from
roads 4 excessively loaded trucks
larger than the five-ton type.
Says maintenance patrolmen and
engineers OF the State Highway De-
psrtment should have police powers.
Urges construction OF IS much
mileage as conditions win permit
during 1919.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24

Thirty or more Wilmington boys who
were members Of the s7th Division
(Acorn Division), arrived home yester-
day afternoon from Camp Dix. N. j..
where they had been discharged from
the service. The soldiers who had seen
service In France were given rousine
welcome on their arrival here, belng
met at the railroad station by their
wives, sisters and friends.
Many mothers wept for Joy on seeing
their loved ones again and while all
returned without an injury, the men
were just as proud as II they had been
MANNED on the battlefield.
Each one Of the soldiers wore the in
sigma Of his regiment on his left sleeve,
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
CURE WORSE
THAN FITS
BY The United Press

By The United Press.
- LYNN, Mass, Jan. 2i.-"Break an
cog in handkerchief, carry II
around in your pocket for two
weeks. then spit down the throat OF
chicken. After that wrap yourself
In eleven yards OF red silk and sit
for an hour on a piece OF white
cloth"
John Gauthier, Of this city, paid
gypsy $3.50 for the foregoing pre-
scription guaranteed 10 cure "iits."
John kept company with an egg for
two memorable weeks, insulted the
chicken as prescribed, clothed him
self In red silk. and squatted on the
white cloth Now he charges the
magic formula cured him, not of
fits, but OF eggs forever more.
Judge Thayer. In Superior Court,
ordered Mary Guy. the gypsy To re-
turn Gauthicr the $3.50.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
SEARCH CITY FOR
ALLEGED SLAYER

The local police department was mott.
fed by long distance telephone by the
Chester police this morning 10 look oul
for a Negro known as Willie Reed. ar
rested there on a charge Of murder
committed in New York, who had es-
caped. From what was learned OF tho
mans getaway, II was said that a turn
key early today left the keys TO le
cell used by Reed hanging In the look
when he went after a piece Of paper
for another prisoner.
When he returned Reed had left, he
reaching his hand through the bars and
turning the key
No trace OF the man had been found
here up to early this afternoon, how
ever.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
GIBBONS SUPPORTS FAMILY.

When II was brought out that ne has
paid. Charles Gibbons, who was ar
rested on a charge Of falling 10 comply
with a non-support order, was dismiss
ed by Judge Churchman in Munioipai
Court this morning.
The case OF Samuel Glotten, Negro
charged with non-support, was con-
tinued until Monday.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
DREW PAY, BUT HE
DIDN'T WORK, CHARGE

As he Is only i6 years Of age, Horace
T. Cook, charged with attempting to
defraud, was remanded TO the Juvenile
Court by Judge Churchman in NUM-
cipsl Court this morning. Cook, it is
alleged, would ring up his time card at
the Pusey and Jones Company plant
when he reported for work in the
morning. but would do no work dur
ing the day. IL was said he would again
ring up at quitting time and secure full
nav
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
DEATH OF Mrs. p. c. VAN saNr.

Mrs. Florence Montgomery Van SAINT,
wife OF Phiness C. Van SAINT, Of Belle
fonte, died at her home yesterday af-
ternoon, of pneumonia. She was a
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs, John Mont
was 2S years OF age.
The funeral services VIII be held at
her late residence. at O'Clock, on Sun
day afternoon. Interment will be made
In Riverview cemetery.