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PH1ADELPHIA ON WAY HOWE SAFE ttssgkm? Liner Leaving Liverpool First to Brave Barred Zone ?* AMERICANS ARE ?MONO PASSENGERS Many Seek Life Insurance Before Sailing?Throng Sees Ship Depart -ALL WELL." SAYS RADIO FROM PHILADELPHIA A v?;rrie?*5 message. "All ?*??!!.' tts? received here yes? terday morning at 10 o'clock from the Philadelphia. Ship? ping men Wie.e that this is a guarantee that the ?e'v?*! will arri-e ?at'ely. By yester rning, they say. ?he ,?f been well past the submarine zone. L,rP The Philadel- ' .ala> -.- encan liner to leave ?or*?p? ?mee Germany's declaration of nr-restneted submarine warfare, Bailed from here late Wednesday afternoon, ?be carried ninety-five passengers of ?Il classes, of whom ? - "'ere Officials of the American L;n?; , -day that she had ?jssfii ?' danger zone. . word had b?> : . -ceived from h er ,-ince 8*r depa. Amone '.' I \" I ? il on ?he Philadeloh.? are: First c'.as.? '.Viliiam Armour, Prince '* J ; Fre?Jrr*.cK i?. Bowen, Ba Robert Bowman. Lake Forest, 111.; ?ertni?" ^-?:? Francisco; Thomas Cochran, ?New York; J. Fran? ks I?oo!ey, Freeport, L. I.; Selmer B. Foaf-ecor. New York; William Griffith, ?r.-.i?delph:a; I!. William Gudmens. RsB York; John Charles Horan, New York; George H Kummerer. Buffalo; Jt. C. Rawson and wife. New York; ? ?port. I.. I ; F; *hanahan and wife. Forest Hill?, L. I ; ? ?on, Newport; Miss Be-r.-ce **r?e?l, Fulton, Mich.; C. BaWBitTiip. Schenectady. N. Y ; H. Trab:r?ger. Jersey C;ty, and Remson T. Williams. New York. Second c'.as??Charles Boyle, Daw ss*.n, Yukon Territory; Mrs. Dorothy ) and infant. Now York; Douglass Randolph Carter, St.-.Louis; Geer**? I lea, Fresno, Cal.; John and --raid. ("montown. Penn.; Mrs. K. E. Greaves. New York; Robert Moac".- : Me York; J. T. Toomay and ey J. 'ok.?j. Few (. anreliatinn? Amor.s the few car.?.? were it-*** of Frank Simonds and Win'ield ?vho had planned to sail. ?at were prevented at the last moment ?y business rea?ons. Dr. Henry van --.ted Sutes Minister .and. had originally intended to ?elphia. but decided ?tri'.er in th?* waek to postpone his de ?rture rriay. Philadelphia was unarmed, car - a mounted nor an iw c ?carried - ? -on. T bags contained im Hrtant ?rwarded from Aseriean embassies and consulates in M of Europe, in .- a large quantity from Ger ?.hich was dispatched before the diplomatic relations. 1 .oily and good natured crowd N r'arewe!'. from the I*hiladelphia'? to anx.ou ? dock. Pr-.or to embarking- the l??B?eagers had discussed the prospect tacked by a sub taea* treat - Man? -.?-k ln??jranre l'on take out -afore ing made ? '?vent that - by a mine or sub 'he passenger? com with the belief that ??aau: of threats, would not "*? to ? . ?n Ameri ?. .. but passenger? who examination of the ? a? per -pool the ? ???Vr fc? ?U?KEY GETS $191.000.000 IN LATEST GERMAN LOAN l?Kti?4 Half a Billion from Faerlin ter Raisailding After War batatar ,-iy ha? made ?-"*. ??' $191.l>30.000, nie dispatch T,g the loan. . ->r> had ad rapa", - 1 ?ouid . debts, and sary rtaorf?. ,. w-,r fh?, ..'key rould , o 16110,000/100. * *? ?r sry expendl of the *r o2'*'' * ' ?14? < rr ti"' ? three ?, a leOER CREDIT FOR GERMANY ** W" \p|?'?'pri?l?or, to Fi-ed *?"*"* (>nr ,,i ti itatOt.tH ?"??*-? r<*j... v.. ? ? *-*? ?a, ? ft'*,"' ""' '?,?,,, *"????? t>.ai ?-? y: vr. ietii;,<r<>ri ?. . ?a. r* *?n A fell! ***or Canada Calls Home Families of Soldiers f cars War'**, fcnd Will Find Them Stranded in England Canada " I .'ainilics of sold sin to re' . SB IB ant glish newspaj play advertisements urging a'.! diana in England not BOgaged in war work to return while accommodation is available. "The reason for this call," prominent Canadian last night, "i? that it is thought that the war is reaching it? climax, and thousands of fai of Canadian soldier.-, now will be stranded if the war .suddenly cea?es. The transportation of troon will b. ..ration, and that "ake up all svaill on all fan England when th? I have to remain there for mi of them more than a year." high official in th? recruiting service. .?aid that Ca?ad.? over the (?er many'? ('-boat ?rarfare, and that Can ads will send more ships than ever through the zone on which the | FReCHWARCOST $21,000,000 A DAY New Credit of SI.915.800, 000 Asked?To Avoid Foreign Loans Paris, Keo id Aicxandrc i'ibot, Minister of Finance, to-day asked the French Chamber of Deputies to appro? priate si,'j1.'..*-m..tHiii to com r the | ernm ? I . ? 1 over the appropriations : ...rter. Referring to the grown . tures. M. Ribot said: "The greatest of our task? is not to raise money at home for the g: expenditures. It i? in reducing the loans made abroad to pay for foreign purchases. We must better utilize our own forces of production and put an end to all impo- re not ngorouy'iy necessary. "U. -:.?>uld have confidence in France. We should talk frankly to the peopit them th? es that ar< With method.? and vig' 'itiot obtain fro: noble count**y, which is resolved everything and to saffer everything re? quired to conquer and to secure a peace that will preserve it from fresh ?? sion." Explaining the situation in the Treasury. IL Ribot pointed out ti ceipt? were increased by $6,000.Onu in 1916 over 1915 from direct taxes and bv **16J.000.000 from indirect taxes. The total receipts were '-.'.4 per cent below those of a normal year. The maximum issue of note? by the has been rai.-ed by government deer? Tre previous BBSximnn bich was ? BERLIN IMPERS RELIEF WORKERS Restoration of U. S. Con trol in Belgium Fails to Free ?Ships FOOD PURCHASF:S ARE SUSPENDED ! 160,000 Tons of Provisions Lost to People b\ Obstructions a relief work in ..mper ? work I.? res-? move nip? and their cargoes. They have cancelle.l I ..?ducts ? o ports e absolutely prohibited the transport of vessel- or merchandise betweoi Great Br tain and Holland. The Germans perm o ap? proach and leave Rotterdam by the North Sea route, *but thi- | iah and (?erman mines be hazardous and almost imprac '.le. The pur.' of the com ? ?-. amounting to ! tens of foodstuffs monthly, already has -u'pendeai for a fortnigh* s'.ructions raised by the Germ?n" have t held up lM,trM tons of foodstuff-. Inder existing conditions the suspen? sion means that more than 7 .".?'??'? o tons i.een lost to the hsagr] people of Belgium, while the demurrage and detained si ?" - Wit. .?a proceeding a= usual. Tl . man action in ordering- Americans ' from the occupied '? vas so promptly reversed that the continuity of the work was not interrupted. The German authorities made no at? tempt to detain the relief delegates even when the order for their ?irawal was issued, and every facility was offer?'d to ? nable them te leave the country Without ni i I The Minister te Bel| ? . enfirmed, and on the ne? g here from ! bo indication that '. r Whit lock is not his usual functions. The commission consented to the re? versal of the German decision on the , definite understanding that its func ? tions and activities be continued unre *ed. Peruvian Poet Murdered Lima. Peru. Feb. 16.?Leonid,, rovi, a TV: . <r and poet, was | killed las- I tig of "La Pr? n-?*." dan ? police with the .?hooting. ?aks ^Company Broadway at 34th Street Announce tor Today Only Men's Mink Fur-Lined Coats Reduced to S150 hornier Price $225?Large, roomy model, made of Black Broadcloth. Lined with genuine East? ern Mink, showing t-*tandsome collar of otter. English Burberry Fur-Lined Coats Reduced to $95.50 hornier Price $135?IVIadeofthe famous ?nglisl] Burberry cloths in heather mixtures, lined with muskrat fur. Choice of Otter or Beaver collar. Natural Muskrat Fur-Lined Coats Reduced to $69.50 hornier Price |I(W?Black Broadcloth or Ox? ford Kcrse*? '?hell, lin-ed with selected muskrat. Choice of Otter, Persian Lanili or Hudson Seal Collar. Sixth Floor We Shall Also Hold A Sale of Men's Shoes at $5.95 Formerly ?$7 and ?$8 A ?T Th's? .Ikm's are nia<l< over the newest liai row md medium lasts. Thej were not mail? ? ipecially for sal* s purpOtes, blli rather to meet the exacting requiitnienti of a discriminat? ing clientele. ? Some an- of genuine pigskifl in mahoj-aii'. rjnl) and lome in m tan or hlaek Russia calf. All iocs included, everj paw fitted with ?m .,ro?.e.| Saks < lit ,t,<- hrels. PMt hloor ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT \DVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT UIVERTISEMENT Men's Blanket Robes Reduced to $2.95 Made of fine soft blankets. Most? ly large and medium ?sizes. Mail and phone orders filled. -?ako & ?ompanti BroadwaM at 33rd Street Men's Pajamas Specially Priced 95c ?Made of }*ood quality Dornet flannel in pink and blue stripes, trimmed with loops. All sizes. ?St^^f**' Wc illustrate four charming styles from a wonderful -f-?? Display of One Thousand $5.8.5 Wonder Hats PUtntttd for Today This is the must magnificenl allowing of trimmed hats ever assembled for early choosing, representing an exquis? ite assortment of faithful copies of the m?.>.t successful styles shown in Paris for Spring, together with i delightful collec? tion of original conceptions from <>ur own milliners. Included arc: Hats tor dress and semi-dress. Smart tailored and sport hats in the most favored straws and fabrics, trimmed with flowers, ribbons, wings, or ment.? and Doveities, in the most beautiful colors and combinations. Come and see today the hats that have set all New York talking. Today?On the Second Floor Misses' Winter Suits, Coats and Dresses Reduced for Clearance The styles are corred, and the fabrics and colorings among the most fashionable 8 Suits .were $5.00 to |50.00.Now $20.00 7 Suits.were ?*?*?'*.50.Now $39.50 29 Coats.were $29.50.Now $15.00 8 C"?>ats.?nere $35.00.Now $19.50 12 Coats.were $42.50.Now $25.00 --Coats.Mrere **C>5.00. No* $29.50 II Velvcl Dresses. were-129.50 to $45.00 .No* $18.50 9 Junior Suits. were $19.50 to $25.00. No? $9.50 a?. m\. Sixes range from 1l to 18 jraurs. ? We ?Snail Present on the F?.u??.i r.<><-. locia;. Charming Taffeta and Georgette Crepe Dresses for Women at $18.50 A smart, fashionable frock for afternoon wear, reproducing with unusual charm the exquisite lines of a design by I leading couturier. The waist is of Georgette crepe trimmed with taffeta? and the skirt ?s of all taff?ta m pointed tunic effect? Colors: Sfivii Biete, li'i.sttriu. Copenhagen Blue, Sili er Grau and Black. She* ?>'/ to //? New Tailored Serge Dresses for Misses at S15 In an Important Special Ofierini? Today Delightful Basque, Pleated, Empire and Straight line notfels, display? ing many charming style innovations. Fashioned of men's wear .serge, embroidered with silk or gold stitching or trimmed with Oriental bead.?. Sizes 14 to 18. These values are worthy of more than usual attention. Also .1 Remarkable Offering of New Frocks for (?iris at 81.95 S2.95 S3.95 a The model ill is in two-piece coal effect, fash? ioned of Trouville Linen, showing smart pleated skirt. Hand smocking on waist ; hand embroidery on collar, novel pockets and tie .sash help to make this a very pretty drees. Sizes 8 to 16 year?. Every other model in the collection is new, and the tion at each price is exceptional, both as to valid abrics and colorings. Sizes 6 to 11 years. * t Also?Two Attractive Models In Women's Serge Dresses at $1?S one a tailored frock of men's wear lerge with white satin collar and Bottom of -kin is Pitched with silk embroidery. The other model i? trimmed with embroidery in contrasting coi<>r. Remarkable values. # We have planned for Today a Special Sale of Women's Spring Coats at S25 Smart Wool Sweaters for Women Reduced to $5.9S Formerly $8.95 to $14.95 Q isntity limited. Made of bniished wool, showing large sailor collar* and belts. All wanted colors and combinations, including ?tripe effects. a .\ copy oi an untisuall) attractive imported model, showing smart convertible collar and largi /pockets. Fashioned of Wool Poplin, a favored Spring materia!, trimmed with Isrge buttons to V |\ \ \ match. Line?! throughout with peau de cygne. Colors: Apple Green, Tan, Citron, Navy Blue and Black. -PP? Sizes ?*I to i6. *% Furs of the Highest Grade at radically reduced prices for those who purchase now We are cleaning up all our small lots, hence tins most remarkable sale of fashionable fur coats, capes, muffs and stoles. Kolinsky Capes .were $15(1.Sow $115.00 Kolinsky Stoles.'-ere $125.\..u $105.00 Kolinsky Muffs.were $42.50.No* $32.50 Fisher Sets.wtrt $125.Non $97.50 Cross Fox Set.was $139.50.Now $110.00 1 Natural .Mink Set.was $900.Now $185.00 1 Blended Mink Set.was $125.Non $95.00 |'u\ Sots in various shades.were $85.Nom $64.50 l'ON Sets. .wen $155..Vont $49.50 Black Wolf Scarfs.were ?$20.?Vow $14.50 Black \V?.I. Muffs.weir $20.So* $14.50 :; Mole Stoles.were slid to $1.25.Now $95.00 ;, Mol? Muffs .were $30.Now $22.50 6 Hodsoq Seal Muffs.were 13150.Now $16.50 ."I Natural Haceooii Lined Scarfs, .were $22.50.Now $16.50 5 Natural Raccoon Muffs .wen $20 Non $15.00 7 Hudson Seal Coats .were $100 to $110 Nom $85.00 6 Hudson Seal (oats, plain.were $125.Non $95.00 2 Persian l.amh Costs .were $225 to $275 ?Von $175.00 Fashionable Winter Coats for Women Reduced for Final Clearance Broken assortments of some of the most charming models shown this season. Some fur-trimmed, others with trimming of self material or plush. Divided into three groups and Reduced to $16.50 $29.50 $39.50 None C O. D?, Ex :ha iged ? on Appi >val. 4tl\ Floor Today?A Remarkable Offering of *?* Women's New Spring Skirts ut prices winch are very modes} for garments of this character. At $5 Smart Skirts of Wool At $9.75 Flare and | Poplin, Men's Wear Serge, snd Pleated models, in Plaids, Stripes, (hecks, stowing novel pockets Serge, Wool Poplin, Gahardine, and belts. Waistbands from 'i:> and Burells Cloth. Waistbands {,, 86 inches. from 25 to 86 inch? * At $7.50 Attractive pleated At $12.50 Fashionable Sport and tailored models, in Wool mode's in deep DOS pleated and Plaids, Checks or Stripes, Wool flare effects, in a Urge assortment Poplin, (.ahardine and Serge, of Plaids. Checks and Stripes. Waistbands from 25 to 36 inches. Waistbands from *j.j to 90 inches. Y em mail ptcptrt mili i>t tin ahur? s*ar**tj ->t< b?i paying ?.-- wow, and tin hnifiiii'i when ? delivered next Fail. ( Furs listed as Hudson Seal Wtu Dyed Muskrat ) In the Jewr'lry Dept., tod.iy Diamond ami Sapphire Ring at S25 '--** A beautiful ring in unique filigree design? set y with ."iiu'ht diamonds and sapphire in centre. A most ? jj extraordin?re \a!nc. Mam Floor.