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-V3I IS 3E3B SENATOR PENROSE TO CO-OPERATE IN FIREMEN'S FIGHT pledges Influence in Campaign for More Pay, Shorter Hours CLERGYMEN IN MOVEMENT Philadelphia Members of Con. gross Also Join Flamo Flghterajn Plea tilted State Senator Botes Tcnrose has atXd himself to aid tho firemen of Phils-Silohla. In the campaign they are waBln tor an Increase of salary and better work-In conditions. At tho same tlmo other iublle offlclalihae promUcd their support and sympathy In the movement The ener-JTfla work of Ihe Firemen's Campaign cemmlttw. headed by Battalion Chief John WMfclll.

In enllstlnB popular co-opcratlon en behalf of the men of tho bureau, I. not enlr Indorsed by the men themselves, but fi oroduced encouraging promises of ns-Utanco from men Innuentlal In publlo ffalra and from other cltliens prominent In the domains of religion and business rierKymen of various denominations havo itten to the committee and others hne rjdre 18 lo MRyor their Indorsement of tho moe and nsl ng If: ri. in nrra upon Councils the i. mLsko of an ordlrranco which would grant ptsnsB itiBv ask S6me af these communications havs resulted from personal visits on tho part of the wmmlttee members or In responsa to writ- ST solicitation Others have been entirely nlnntary on the part of tho clergy. Pledges of support have been received by committee from throe of the six mem-Sri of Congress representing Philadelphia districts Hampton Moore, representing Third District "I have rcau wmi muw.

ci. circular favor of October 21, concerning the pay and working hours of tho firemen Wherever I can do bo, I will be glad to put In a good word for you and your asso- George TV Edmonds, of tho Fourth District, writes: 'I will bo glad to aid In your efforts to lecuro better working conditions and pay. I -was In Councils when you woro Increased Borne twenty yearB ago. and feel that tor wholo question should bo Investigated nnd Brought up to meet modern conditions nnd requirements Congressman George P. Darrow.

representing the Sixth District, responded along Similar lines, while Congressman Peter Costello, of the Fifth District, nnd Con-grtssman-at-Largo John It K. Scott are enrolled among tho supporters of tho movement. Congressman William Vare. of the First District, has not yot placed himself on record publicly, but his brother, Btata Senator Edwin II Vare, was first In the list of signers to tho petition submitted to Mayor Smith last Tuesday on behalf of the firemen, which appeal, bearing tho signatures of some 3200 officials, business nnd professional men, awaits tho Mayor's consideration. NONPARTISAN ATPEAL.

This voluminous appeal Is nonpartisan and nonpolttlcal In Its character, as the juxtaposition of tho signatures shows Directly under the subscribing namo of Sena- lif Hi tor Vare was the autograph of State Sena tor James P. MoNlchol, while a few lines lower appeared the bold signatures of John Wanamaker and former Mayor Rudolph feUnkenburg. Heading the list of clergymen who havo Joined tho application for readjustment of ircrklng hours nnd pay for tho firemen nrft Archbishop Prendergaat and Bishops Ithlno- jamcr ana uananu. juoro man iuu oiner ferrymen, pastors of churches within the city, have taken up tho firemen's cause and tsTC. written to tho commltteo to that of- i j-fact.

Somo also promise to enlist tho In- tcfej. forest nf tlfolr pnnirpfrnttnnn thrntiirh Br. i moos, or have written to tho Mayor or to Sshters. Kraia or me letters received Dy the committee are quoted belov: ine Jtev. uawara m.

Joirerys, rector of hi. meters Episcopal Church, Third and Pine streets: "It seems to mo that you make out your case, and that something ought to be done to relieve the situation. It will give me great pleasure to write to his honor, tho Mayor, urging Justice In regard to the matter." The Itev Beatty Jennings, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Oermantown-1 am in hearty sympathy with many of your wishes nnd will be glad wherever I tin make opportunity to say a word in your behalf. This Is as much as I can do. Inasmuch as It Is my settled policy not to bring theso matters Into my pulpit, but to use -what influence I havo outside tho pulpit." The Rev.

John R. Davlea, pastor Bethle-own Presbyterian Church i "I reoetved your circular letter In regard to the excessive work demanded of our firemen, and asking me to write a letter to the Mayor In your behalf. It will give me very great pleasure so to do, and I hope that you will bo successful In tho movement which you are now making." The Rev. John Harvey Lee, pastor of tha jeeond Presbyterian Church In aerman- jvui iiviu in uu uno i am 5 "ynpathy, and I am glad to say tttt in so far aa I have been able to learn people of the church have like sympa. jay -with you.

I have talked with one of ae representatives of our ward In the City Council, and ho assures me that the matter la receiving- his careful consideration, ad although ha did not definitely commit Himself I am sure he can be counted on to support any reasonable measure for tha tUrlng of the life of the firemen. hope the time Is not far distant when our city administration will be -handled tr "'unugniy DusinessiiKe way, and when Bfr, wni not ba necessifry for any of the a. uia tiijr iu appeal lo me peo-Pis at large tn order to get common Justice. pre Is without doubt far more waste tows' In foolish and extravagant MOD. than WOUld hA rpnlttrAri tn Iva th lv toe Increase In fireman and policemen which ui requires ana the advance In pay nlch the higher cost of llvlnr makes equal, ly Imperative." The Ray.

Matthew J. Hyndraan. pastor Wat-Covenant Presbyterian Church: "I am sympathy with every effort to better jne condition of this class of men engaged WJ ft necessary but dangerous work. I wouia be glad if your schedule of hours oa duty couId be so arranged that you have a Sunday oft more frequently. SO Ulat Vftll CnilM a.

wukU in fc Il em me that your pay ought mcrcasea so as to equal that given taiajler towns. I hava already written ayor Smith expressing the foregoing sentiments." PRESENT CONDITION SHAMEFUL Robert Hugh Morris, pastor Church- Broa1 str' Presbyterian am certain ttiat la 1VV VHIf i M4W leg Comfort Varicose lVac Dls. JVeak Anl.Ua, Bwelleo Less, cuki lit miserable! Xbera la a meuast et Joy for you la tbe Corliss Laced Stocking A scliDtlflo support and Us treat-nunc that (Ives ImmsdUta comfort and sura bslp. No alastla ta brad adjusts to avcry condlUoa without rubbtr. Lauadtre as usUy as a towel.

Keeps shape wears for months. Made to jour measure. 1 each, or two for same lea. M.QO. Call and be measured free, or write for aelf -measurement blank No.

a We also make abdomlaat belts uwa-elaatto) to order. Hour to dally, a to Sat Htaua.torllM Uab SpccUityto. -Wlbsrt Pa. lib, BU OMHt WttlaU SdL. M2CS jiu jojrata oft hnrnarltr.

that the fir klit i nM on dutr twenty-one hour ii i.o: twfnr-ff. More than that, I think Jr crime against the safety of the- city itMir, for mn who r6 ktpl on duly tot anything more than ft reasonable number or Hours cannot give the same amount of "nd cr lo thelr work that they should give Under other conditions. I assure you that at the earliest convenient "me I will Incorporate, In one of my Sunday discourses a statement with regard to this matter and help, If possible, to create a sentiment that will go toward remedying IhfJ great mistake" Th nv. Charles E. Ilronson.

pastor of iPB Pfsbylerlan Church! "I cer' talniy f0P conditions for the fire' SH.an! WIU do wht I 'or you." t.Th? Jitv' Troul. pastor of St. I.Ukes Methodlst-Prolestant Church! "I am heartily In favor of all that your clr-cu ar sets forth For years 1 hao ado-fu o' the system governing or 0UP CIIy Wun me the very features which you ha Incorporated In your circular. In a word, let ma assure you that I pledge myself to your cause In any way that may be possible for me to aid It BRITISH EDITOU SEES HOPE FOR WORLD Ift WILSON VICTORY Cnlls Re-election One Gleam of Light. Predicts U.S.

Supremacy LONDON. Nov. IS The re-election of Prcs dent Wilson Is called tha one "Indls-putnb gleam of light In tho dark future that lies before tho world" In a. remarkable article printed in tho Dally News today It was written by Alfred a. Gardiner, the editor.

After predicting that the United States will be the lending world Power after the war, Mr Oardlner continues- "Wt rejoice In the election of the most sagacious statesman American politics has thrown up since Lincoln Tho writer says that Mr. AVIIson'a determination to keep America out of war has the passlonato support of all tho common people. FROGS NOT VEGETARIANS Court So Decides in Sustaining Hothouse Keeper's Claim for, $550 Damages Ara bullfrogs better classified' as rege-tarlnns or carnivorous bcastsT Do they prefer tho delicate tendrils of hothouso plants to hugs? Justice Lloyd decided this weighty question In Cnmdcn today by refusing to grant a motion brought In the Circuit Court by tho City Solicitor of Gloucester, asking for a now trial In tho enso of John Grimes, proprietor of hothouse In Gloucester. Last winter, when tho weather was almost ns cold as It has been during some of tho mornings this meek, a pipe leading from ono of tho city plants In Gloucester leaked nnd tho wntor, frceilng. killed many plants In tho hothouso of Mr Grimes Grimes brought suit against tho city and obtained ft crdlct of J650 damages Counsel for tho city attempted to show that bullfrogs hajLeaton the plants, but Grimes ridiculed thfr by proving that the frogs preferred to keep their husky olccs In condition by dovourlng choice bugs.

WOMEN BEATEN BY ANGRY MAN Kicked Into Insensibility When They Tried to Protect His Wife Two women, trying to protect Mrs Lily Herbert from her Infuriated husband, wero bcaton and kicked Into Insensibility last night when tho husband, Frederick Herbert, 54 Collom street, broke Into the house whero his wife was, at 4839 Gormnntown avenue. Hettle Herbert, 22 years old, called the Germantown police before her father could reach nn upBtaira room whero the mother was hiding, and tha man was arrested Arraigned on a charge of assault and battery before Magistrate Pen-nock this morning, ha was held for a hearing In dcfnult of $1500 ball. Tho two women, Mrs. Isabel Connell and Mrs. Mary Kephart, are now In the enro of Dr John Mlnohard Both were severely bruised and Mrs.

Kephart'a eyes are swollen shut from tho fist blows of the man. Herbert and his wife have been separated since June, and he has been trying during the time to get her back with him. THIEVES BUSY IN LANCASTER Threo Residences Entered During Night Good Hauls Mado LANCASTER, Pa, Nov. 18. The residences of TV.

Dreppard, Pennsylvania baggage agent, Frank Thurlow nnd Harry nnM.n.1 wat lin Tlnrl zft 1nnt nferht. At Mr. Dreppard's the thieves overlooked near ly JIOO in casn nna lony-iwo pioceo oi verware. At Mr. Thurlow's considerable solid silverware was, taken.

A gang of thieves has been operating here recently, one night entering thirteen residences. TODAY'S MARRIAGE LICENSES Ilyman Schwarts, 425 S. 4th and Sara Lit- Olrard Evans-ellata. 005 12th and Anna Oardlner, 24S S. Csmao at.

Ralph Leeds, Headlnr, and Catharlna B. Relelnrer. Ileadtnr P-Francla H. Harms. 22i N.

Collera and IEIlsabeth C. Hammer. 310 Dranajrwlne st. Nathan Mllkovskr. 428, Pierce and BecMe Peldman.

624 Bslnbrtdae Issdor Dubln, BIS B. 0th and Heists Utrtn. Joseph SobleekU 4528 Almond at, and Mafr Uleak. 446S tlYlnsston st. ke Pubeek? 4484 Almond and Tranoes Ko- waTewska.

4488 Almond et. Wladrwelaw Sklerkowekl, 2442 Dtmean at. and Antonla Donaeka. 470S Jjllnor st. Oosef Stephanonlcs 44S8 Almond at.

and Alek- wndra. Wnkowaka. 282 Orthodox st. Edward A. Swaenar.

52 Yawdalt and Oer- trude JTOallaaher. 1807 Pike at Lawrence Movelk 2220 Venantn St. ad Mary Boruta. 822H Chatham at. Elfish Otty.

T28 Fontaine and Helen J. rown. litT W. Dauphin at Patrlok Mclfenamln. 2009 Wharton at, and Marssret rorter, 2810 Boniall st William F.

Wandlf. Klchbow. and Bertha Bleaalnr. 2188 York st Robert It. Taylor, Lesarue Island, and Bertha U.

Cos, 1260 N. Jeeeop st. ton Wache. 882 8. 6th and Dora Solomon.

Crate M. Hui'lnser. 2UJ Moore st. and Katharine K. Davis 2116 Moore it, Elmer A.

PaKnacan. l0O Marshall and Marlon. Klaueer. 1800 Mjrsbsll st. William J.

Atherholt, 2tl N. 6Sd st, and Stella 8. Flannlaan. 4083 lucent at. lM lula Carion, 2031 Iteed and Bertha Zld- Hearfteld.

and Asmea UB Millard. City LJna and 12th at. Oak Lane. Christian Plrmann. Jr ..148 W.

Norrls and Catharlna Qraef, 22 Id at. Mass Meeting Tomorrow, SUNDAY, NOV. 19, at 4 P. M. Edward J.

Cattell, Speaker City Statistician SPRUCE STREET THEATER Spruce below 60th Street In the Interest of NEW BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH REV. GEO. LOCKKTT, Faster. 59th and Pino Streets Remember tho Data! GALVANIZED COPPER AND ZINC SHEETS L. D.

Berger 59 N. 2d St I1, Jarkel fit Ualn -Ready Money-United States Loan Socleiy 117 North Broad St. 41 8. 8tt si, JJ1J Oarasaatava M. IDVBmNG IBDaER-lHmADELPHrA, SATOTDAY, HOnBMBKR 18, SENATOR PENROSE SUPPORTS FIREMEN IN LETTER TO CHIEF JOHN MESKILL SENATOK BOIES PENROSE MANY BELGIANS SEEK REFUGE IN HOLLAND German Deportations Depopulating Country, Fugitives Says AMRTnUDAM.

Nov 18 Tho wholesale rcmonl of Ueliclnns Into CJermany li depopulating Belgium, according to retURces who hac fled Into Holland Batches of these fugitives are nrrlvlnc dally, although they hae to conduct their night secretly and at nlsht. In order to get by the German frontier guards Theso fugltUea report that the Hermans have deported nboul 0 000 persona nnd that tho military authorities 8xpect to remove thousands more "Widespread panic -prevails throughout the kingdom and the German military rule haa become much moro strict. When tho Germans began removing tho Belgians nnd tho alarm wns raised nmong tho civilian population hundreds tried to cross Into liist Zcrlind. a province of Holland bordering Belgium Some of tho fugl-tlvo bands contained ns many of 200 men Tho Germans have lltted up tugs armed with machlno guni to patrol the Scheldt river, which tho fugitives have to cross to get Into Holland The fugitives had to undergo scvero hardships, nndlnr In loy water that reached their ncclts nnd crossing swamps nnd mud flats ADT0 VICTIMS NOW TOTAL 111 Fivo-Ycnr-Old Boy, Struck by Motortruck Lnst Night, Succumbs to Injury Driver Held The ono hundred nnd eleventh death caused by automobiles In this city since the nrat of tho year occurred today when five-year-old' Frederick Marchlnnl, of 126 street, died In tho Itoosevelt Hospital from Injuries received when le was struck by a motortruck near his home last night Tho child vvaa crossing New Market Rtreet below Ellen at 6:15 clock when ho was hit by a truck owned by 11 Magulre. 139-tl Market street nnd driven by William Bonner, 2048 North Second street, Tho boy was taken to tho Roosevelt Hospital, whero It wns discovered ho had a fracture of both legs nnd serious Internal Injuries He died early this morning Bonner was arrested and held without ball to nwatt the action of tho Coroner.

WOMAN KILLS MAD DOG Men Keep Safe Distance While Mr3. Ferdinand Wields Shovel NOItRISTOWN, Pa Nov 18 By killing a mad dog In front of her homo In Spring Mill today Mrs. LaUrenco Ferdinand mado herself the heroine of tho vlllago. Tho animal camo toward her, but Instead of retreating, as sho was urged to do by men who wers afraid to attack the animal, she went at It with a broom handle, stunning It with a blow, and Hnlshed It with shovel while tho men applauded her from a safo distance. Three Caught With Stolen Solder Three men with a wheelbarrow full of solder worth J250 wera arrested early today by District Detectives Alburger and Cohen, of tho Third nnd Dickinson streets station, and held In J2000 ball each for court by Magistrate Baker The prisoners, who wero found at the plant of Charlea Pool tin can manufacturers, 1844 South Ca-mao street, rava their names and addresses an John McMahon, Twentieth and Webster streets; John Rlgby, Twelfth and Morris streets, and Fred Slpler.

Fifteenth and Mifflin streets. A rear door had been forced and 370 bars of solder, weighing 780 pounds, wers being removed. Ilosklns Leases Largo New Store The building recently occupied by J. B. Caldwell Co.

902 Chestnut street, befora their recent removal to tha Wldener Building, haa been leased by tho William II. Hosklns Company, stationers, engravers and dealers In offlco supplies, at 904-8 Chestnut street, next door. The work of making tha necessary alterations will begin Mmoat at once Tha two buildings will be thrown Into ono big establishment. A few business men who know of tho lease yesterday welcomed It as another Important business ex tension in tns central part or tno civy, Perfect Foot Comfort for Every Woman Stamt to Hurt th Foot Dalatnwr Nurses DelMe" Shoe Is mtde of a soft, pluble leather, formed to the natural lines of the foot. There no pressure anywhere, lost the support required at every point.

Specially designed for women with tender foot. Made of fine Cures Eld, with flexible soles, rubber heels, tmtton or lace, high or low, Vt to 10, AA to Button Shoes, 60c extra, if ail. enUrt Mtd. tint ttf Catalog lit "Car at tke fut." TH A VKAV TO MT TCKX Dalsimer Market St, baJalmCTLJtandajjgbaee ru MO I WP) jS ftZi Jjj HAVE yours of October 21 signed yourself, ns chairman, nnd others, ns members, of the committee presenting tho claims of tho firemen of Phllndelphln for nn Increase of pay, ns well ns more reasonable working conditions. I recall tho visit to my Rco somo timo ngo of somo of tho members of your committee In connection with tho mnttcr referred to.

No ono refill lea better than I the important servlco rendered tho public by tho firemen of our city nnd throughout Pennsylvania In tho protection of life nnd property. I believe that every effort should bo mndo to advance their condition, and shall be glad to boar tho views of yourself nnd nssocintcs in mind nnd excrciso what influence I may possess in tho direction indicntcd. Yours slnceroly, A )A-t'7 VCt LtsUtJt. MOVIE MEN WILL TAKE STREET SCENES TODAY Evening Ledger Photoplay Artists Will Visit Historic Spots in City CROWDS TO VIEW WORK Should you sen a young man with a saffron-tinted face Jump out of an automobile at Broad and Chestnut streets some time today and run at top Bpccd Into Ledger Central, don't cry "Stop thief" nnd try to follow him Feel no alarm, cither, at tho sight of a liveried chauffeur Jostling his alighting passenger so that she drops a pocketbook on the sidewalk up on Itltten-house Square Tho joung man, tho chauffeur nnd the lady nro nothing moro dnngor-ous than actors In tho Ivknino I.edoeu photoplay "Phil and Dolphlno" which ban reached tho slage of outdoor scene-taking on some of tho principal streets of tho olty. Tho opportunity to seo motion-picture director, his plnyers and tho camera In action on the street and near the historical locations surrounding Independence Squaro nnd Carpenters' Hall Is given today to any ono who happens to bo ntarby Thero nro eight locations being photographed In tho central part of the city It will bo "more than an nil-day Job, Director Lowell R.

Stark says Any scenes left over will bo mado on Monday. Tho "Phil nnd Delphlne" nll-rhlladelphla cast starts work this morning at Rltten-hbuse Squaro, the supposltolua habitat of thn principals Thero are scenes showing Warren Hady, villain, entering his apartment; Delphlne Drayton, heroine, going to nnd from her home across tho aquare, and some action In tho aquaro Itself. In which ho hero rests on a bench to think out hla problems From Rlttenhouso Square tho cast moves on to an antique storo on Seventeenth street, near Chestnut Thero nro several feet of film to bo mado outstdo the shop, tho Insldo of which was mado at tho studio. After that tho cast la to bo seen near Ilroad and Chestnut streets Several scenes aro being made showing tho herolna entering one of tho big banks, and there will also bo somo action betweon two or threo characters on the steps. When tho croup reaches this neighborhood there will bo difficulties ahead.

If the crowd happens to bo curlpua Director Stark will appeal to spectators to move far enough away from the principals to give tho camera a chance, and tho hope Is they will accede. After tho bank scene thero la the action outside Ledger Central, which occupies nearly 100 feet of film and promises much entertainment for those who happen to see It. From Ledger Central tho cast goes to tho Ilroad Street Station to see two of the principals off on a train There Is some lively action on the schedule there, tpo. With that much of tho work, done tho sceno changes to Independence Square Principals aro seen entering Independence Hall and talking In tho square Carpenters' Hall comes next Thero aro several entrances and exits here also, with tho possibility of somo lively action, showing a dispute between Mart Elseman, playing the lead as Philander Van Dusen, nnd Portua II. Aoheson, playing Warren Hardy, tho villain.

Mora studio scones will be mads by the cast on Monday, In all probability With tha cutting and arranging of tho Aim, expected to be finished by tho end of next week, the photoplay will bo ready for release for theaters In the city. Tbe Rosenbach Galleries that oiving to extensive alterations and im-provenents the store will be closed Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, Re-opening Wednesday, Nov. 22d wKen visitors are establishment. The Rosenbach 1320 Walnut 1 1 CHARLES J. IIONEY VIHGINIA MEN MEET Alumni Hears University's Honor System Extolled The honor system, originated at tho University of Virginia In 1S4B, was extolled by speakers at tho fnll smoker of tho eastern Pennsylvania chapter of Virginia alumni at tho Hotel Stenton Inst night Rousing cheers and "Dixie" greeted the oldest nlumnus, Catlott Conway, '81, a Confederate veteran, who wan In Plckett'a chnrgo at Gettjsburg nnd with Lee nt the surrender nt Annomattox Other snonkera woro Prof Armlstcad Doblo, of the Uni versity of Virginia law school: Prof.

Gnetnno Lanza, president nf tho chnpter: Kdnnrd Ilrownleo, '60; Dr. Herbert Old, Dr I'd mum! Loo and Harrison Ucrko-loy, tonslmnstcr Alumni guests from nearby chapters partook of tho Virginia ham. beaten biscuits and other southern dishes that wero served Iiini33lvrR3ElIEOT Try Our Sunday Dollar Dinner The high cost of living and the week-end rest are two excellent reasons for bring. lng the entlro family her tomorrow. Special Mnele pfB ZNew Tei ANOVER Twelfth and Arch Sts.

(Bntranc ttth St.) iionn. WHI1tMtm3 IP CLAUDE It ifflTO i iff Fr i ff rnfriiiiiir announce invited toviewtRji Galleries Street itSJif tUti C. Ja ROW, JRv, DIES; FORMER LEGISLATOR Prominent Member of Philadelphia Bar Victim of Kidney Trouble Charles J. Itonfy, Jr, prominent as member of the Philadelphia bar and a former State Representative, died last night after a brief Illness at his home. 111 Queen street Ho had been at his ofTics on Thursday and was apparently In good health at that time.

Kidney trouble suddenly veloped, causing convulsions and death. Mr. Roney was born Juno 38, 1114, In the Third Wand, where his family had resided for many years. Ills father, who survives him, has been connected with tho nureau of Police for moro than twenty-five years and Is now a sergeant at tho Second nnd Christian streets station. Tho son, after preliminary education In the publlo schools, entered tho Central High School, but left In his third year to begin tho study of law Ho was admitted to tho bnr on March 3 1008.

nnd took up practice with tho lato Louis K. Mellon, who later became a Judge of tho Municipal Court, nnd Edward Kelly, who Wera associates In tho University Law School Elected to the Legislature from tho Third District In 1913. Mr Roney at onco took nctlvo part In tho deliberations of that body and was re-etected In November. 1014, Ho wns mads chairman of tho Important Commltteo on Wajg nnd Means, sharing with William II. Wilson, now Director of Publlo Safety, the door leadership during tho last session Ho was mentioned for tho Speakerihlp during his second term.

He fathered several bills dealing with child labor and trnnft Mr Roney wns a member of tho Knights of Columbus nnd wns grand knight of his council. Ho wns communicant of St Philip's Church, Second nnd Queen streets, nnd was active In tho societies nttnehed to It Ho Is survltcd by his widow nnd two young children, In addition to hli parents. J. E. Caldwell Co.

Chostnut Juniper South Ponn Square Patrons of this establishment may enjoy the gratifying assurance of the utmost return for their outlay. Jewels Goldware Silverware Watches Clocks Stationery Y)u cannot buy as mantles by their looks Buy them by name: wREFLEXmbrand JlidSgcJ Best for Light Tssasrass mmmmmmm Harper's Ferry in November HOKE BEAtTTirUIi IN COLORING! Excursion Sunday, Nov. LUNCH GAB IN nOTH DIBECTIONS $2.50 Round Trip SPECIAL TRAIN i -ASWS Belnrnlsr. Spatial Train WW Leart Hannsr'a rry Ht i BALTIMORE hski fWSJI eiUCAGO fcHBAP JrNJOfr Experts Nnmod to Piatt Wet sfa CtUisnb CHICAGO, Nov IS Mayor Thompson nnd Health Commissioner RobtHa.on' appointed a committee of tn food CxperM to map out a diet for cltliens nt tha lowest possible cost, nnd arranged tor thn employ ment Of ten Inspectors to ascertain tho si reasons for the recent rlao In prices. Th experts will meet today.

PEORIA, IlL, Nor. 1. A resotnUon addressed to President Wilson Asking; n. Federal Investigation of high food prices nnd suggesting an embargo on foodatuffs wns adopted by tha Illinois Division. United Mine Workers of America.

The Newest Vogue It's quite the smart thins to do, giving a Hawaiian Dance Party after the theater at the HOTEL ADELPHIA The Maltre d'Hotel Is at your ser vice for tabic reservations. Laditi' Lunehton on Balcony Damant EngUth Ta Room 4:30 to P. M. 9 I imilllTITimTTIHlTTIIIIIMIlMUlHllli iiiiiiiniiiiimimmm It Is very significant that tho best known and most widely used cocoa in its own home city is WILBUR'S COCOA -IT Made In Philadelphia for over 30 years. Gas Mantles Durability Econoniy Uprirtht or Inverted 1 Formerly 25 tf.

ID All Dealers and tha Gas Company OHIO R. Ra 0.

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