The evening world. Newspaper, May 25, 1916, Page 7

” TAKE BIG DROP AS MEAT GOES HIGHER Tremendous Catches Cut the Qost of Fish and Lobsters in Half, . —_—_——— With meats selling at the highest Prices In the history of the local mar- ket, an Evening World reporter | learned to-day that thousands of tons of fish are being brought into the city daily, as the result of record-breakin, catches, and that owing to this tre mendous influx astoundingly 101 \ Prices are being charged. Lobsters, for instance, which two months ago sold at 80 cents a pound, Mow bring from 25 to 30 cents. Sea base, among tho most delicious of the finny tribe, and blue fish, tho most| appetizing, have dropped from 30 to 12 and 15 cents a pound. “In fact,” suid J. H. Michaels of No. 204 Front Street, “I'd almost | | rather give a barrel of lobsters away | |ES than sell it—honest 1 would, 1 just | |EY feel that generous because of the||Bé great stampede of fish. “Nothing like it ever happened be- fore since I've been on the job. The Tush began two months ago and it's been getting stronger ever sinc What etarted it? Fisherman's luck, that's all. Those fellows who put out in their fishing boats simply began Tunning into schools, colleges and Universities of fish, with some acade. mies and seminaries on the side. “Capt, Charles O'Neill of ’ the @chooner Rose Standish, who special- izes in tile fish, said a man in his crew got paralyzed in both arms from making so many hauls. Capt. O'Neill came in yesterday with his schooner filled with fish’and he'd been out only three days.” But while fist are 'way down and} everybody around Fulton Market is! happy because of the tremendous sales, the butchers are making long| faces because of the high prices of ) meats, | “I don't know where this thing is! Boing to end,” said Louis Ottman, head of the firm of William Ottman Co,, buzchers, packers and exporters at No, 207-11 Water Street. “This big advancs began two months ago, and now steaks are retailing at 5 or 6| cents a pound more in the retail market: roast beef at the same ad- | |B} vance, and mutton and lamb hav taken a corresponding jump. “How do I account for it? I don’ But I would lke to know where It’ going to end.” Needless to say, the moral to all of ward Kuser, forty-five years old, polisher of No. 421 Fourth Ave- | nue, Astoria, was found dead in bed this morning by his wife Mary when sie went to call him for breakfast ‘The Police put the case down as one of sul- cide. 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This o abundance of thick, white thoroughly dissolves and re: dandruff, excess oil and dirt, After rinsing, the hair dries quickly, with a fluffiness that makes it seem heavier nd takes on a rich luster ess that makes arranging RATED | MAGNE Se | An absol canes belehing of teaspoontui water usua! of f hagen, moss green, gold, violet and maize. Dress Goods Dept.—Second Floor, 86th Street, Front, Women’s Linen Frocks Ideal for Outings Fine French Linen fashions these very trig frocks in shades of rookie, rose, pink, Hague blue, as wales the always-desirable white. Russian Blouse Model of French linen, as illustrated. “Lay down” collar, fancy cuffs, button trimmed, long sleeves; waist in coat effect, buttons down front with large pearl buttons, finished with sash of self. Full, flaring skirt. Rookie, white, pink and Copenhagen. $8.49 Norfolk Coat Style of French linen, box-pleated, with belt; sailor collar bh: white organdie overlay; long sleeves istied with pearl buttons and button-holes. Flare skirt, buttoned down front with large pearl buttons. Rookie, white, pink and Copenhagen. $8.49 Surplice Style of French linen, trim- med with ball-shape white bone buttons and loops; plain circular skirt; finished at each side with buttons and loops. ite, pink, Copenhagen. $7.74 Double Breasted Model of French White pink.” Copenh $6.49 Vhite, pin! ‘copenhagen. y More elaborate models, $13.74 to $19.74. —-——— Macy'ome Third Floor, Broadway, Centre e Women’s Sport Suits Two Attractive Models Fashion notes tell us that Sport Apparel is quite in demand for both town and country wear. The two suits described here may be correctly worn at all outdoor activities and the wearer will have the satisfaction of being well-dressed. Satin Chermeuse Knitted Cloth Sport Suit, $15.74 | Sport Suit, $20.74 Loose fitting, belted coat, Coat in semi-Norfolk style, with convertible collar that belted front, four pockets may be worn high or low; with flaps button trimmed. two deep pockets. Full Open front skirt, strictly skirt. ay, navy blue, tailored. Stitched side pock- Copenhagen, also pastel ets; belt attached. ose, shades, shell or ciel blue. white and Copenhagen blue. === MacyomThied Floor, 34th Bt.) Broadway, White Kid Gloves Of Unusual Quality Just received a new ship- | For general wear, wash- ment of women’s real | able doeskin gloves are in kid glace gloves. demand. 94c $1.69 Two clasps; full pique sewn; | is a low price for this le adele P NgerNT. six-need. of white washable vcore prix seam sewn; Paris point lat embroidery. White only. Excellent quality at this low | embroidered; one button and buttonhole. $1.94 price. White Mousquetaire Glace Gloves, Imported gloves of a fine grade. Made with oversewn seams, three Cleopatra buttons at wrists. Plain Brosser embroidery. — jacy's—Main Floor, Brond The Finish Supreme to an Up-to-Date Appearance Ostrich Neckpieces, ID $1.98 each This excellent purchase consists of only 400 of these neckpieces. * This is but one of the many reasons that an early purchase is advised, | They are of a splendid quality. full and rich in effect; 22 inches in length; ends ere finished with silk tassels, They may be had in either plain colors or two-tone effects in black, white, navy, pearl, taupe, white with black, taupe witb white, ete. Larger and fuller ostrich neckpieces in an extensice assortment at $2.97, $3.96 and up to $13.89. About 1,000 Smart Tub Skirts Specially Priced $1.29 $1.89 $2.89 $3.89 Well-tailored, crisp, cool Skirts for Vacation Wear. Wide and Narrow Wale Corduroy Russian Cords Striped Ratine Natural color Khaki Candy Stripes Natural and White Linens White Gabardines Black and White Striped Crash Awning Stripes Patch Pockets. Mannish Pockets Novelty Pockets ee Large Pearl Buttons Adjustable Belts Skirts cut full and flaring; gathered backs. Circular moc els; others in straight line effects, Regular sizes; waists, 24 to 80 inchesy lengths, 37 to 42. Some of the styles may be had in extra si yy, Macy'e—Phird Floer, Centre, near Eacalati DANN OU raNtVONIOITANITO @ib FANON OTM ANITANITONI TaN aN Vet : Semi-Made Skirts of Washable Corduroy White Skirts, $2.39; Colored Skirts, $3.29. An ideal skirt for Memorial Day Outing—all sizes—Salmon, peach, Quaker gray, delft blue, Copen- Teavi-/e vibfarti/gviney Girls’ Graduation Dresses, $7.49 Fashioned’ of fine white net, in bolero jacket style, side-pleated and edged with narrow shir- ted ribbon. Three-tier skirt also pleated. Rib- bon girdle. Sizes 6 to 16 years. Short puff sleeves. Illustrated on seated figure. Girls’ Summer Frocks Special A variety of new mid-summer models made of sheer voiles, dainty, flowered crepes and striped effects. Sizes 6 to 14 years. Girls’ Coats and Suits at Clearance Prices 65 Girls’ Coats, $9.74 Macy's OriginalPrices were 918.74 te $16.74. Silk it velour checks, wool poplins and taffete silks; hand smocked and hand- somely trimmed. 6 to 16 years. Not all sizes in each style. tHera.d Square. Graduation Frocks for the Younger Girls Little hearts are all a-flutter preparing for Graduation Day. Now comes the itnportant task of selecting an appropriate dress for this momentous occasion. Macy’s stocks will help solve this problem, for there are any number of charming styles, two of which we illustrate below. fs 78 Girls’ Coats, $5.94 Macy's Original Prices were 87.49 Pe (edit are and dress: styles ser an checks, all Aehirable shades used this season, Some of the coats lined throughout. 4to 14 years, ‘y'e—Third Fleer, 85th St ACCY'S Biway, 34th to 35th $i, Ily Priced $1.96 to $3.96 ance. Girls’ Graduation - Dresses, $14.74 Very charming high- waisted model of fine white net; surplice waist, puff sleeves and shirred skirt with elaborate ruf- fles of Chantilly lace. Net lined; ribbon sash. Sizes 10 to 16 years. Illustrated on standing figure. 45 Girls’ Suits, $9.74 Macy's Original Prices were $15.49 to $0.74. ‘Smart, tailored effects Poplin and large new check designs; silk lined through- out. 10 to 16 years. Not all sizes in each style. of ser Sport and Dress Blouses In a Variety of Styles Women’s Smocks, $1.89 Made of heavy basket weave in all summer shades. Col- lars and cuffs in white; fronts hand - smocked and laced with cording. Illustrated at right in cut. Awning Striped Sport Coats, Made of heavy tub fabric in effective awn- ing stripes in assorted colorings; sailor collars, deep pockets, belts and three-quarter length sleeves. Illustrated at left in Sport Coats, $1.89 Norfolk style; box pleated back and front, deep pock- ets and belt; made of white galatea. £/98 Sport coats and smocks for the girl who loves outdoors, and pretty “frilly” models that are truly feminine—all at Macy's usual low prices. Voile Blouses, 94c Made of good quality white voile, double frill, trimmed with embroidered organdie and Val. lace. ° Sailor collar lace trimmed, hemstitched Crepe de Chine Blouses, White or flesh, roll collar with three hemstitched folds; hemstitched double frill and $2.89 tailored cuffs, Small pearl buttons. Illustrated at centre cuffs, Illustrated at centre. | left in cut. $1.29 | White Galatea Smocks, 94c Medium length model of all white galatea cut. Middy Blouses, Regulation style of white galatea with awning striped collar, cuffs and broad band around bottom; also all white. =Macy's—Third Floor, Rear, 38th Street or with contrasting color collar, hand- smocked in front, finished with five pearl buttons; all-around belt; short sleeves. 94c | Norfolk Shirt, $1.89 Made of white linen, box pleated front; roll collar and turn back cuffs of white pique. yi Smart Hats for Sport Wear in Town or Country A N almost inexhaustible cariely of brilliant sport hats are now on display. From the simple Leghorn up to the fancy Sport Hat at $12.89 there is that touch of distinctiveness and smart- ness which distinguishes Macy millinery. There are none of the eccentricities of bad taste committed by imitators and novices, and the quality of the materials employed is of the best. in black and all sweater col; binations, colors, SOFT Real Milan Sailor (illustrated). our leading styles and very of fine real Milan straw with grosgrain ribbon band. ; avery high g Black, white and nao Fancy Sport Hats (illustrated). Made of shiny straw with felt band and edge. with while felt com- Rovcn Milan Sport Hats (ii of rough Milan braid in a very practical and becoming mushroom shape. Black and all sweater N/a (enki QAI GU Fei OVI fai (aViireniirey ‘al shapes, $1.98 Mustrated). Made $2.97 One of Made becoming. rade hat at $3.69 ANNISH Banded Sailors—different shapes and brim dimensions. such as splits, sennits and Milans in seceral head sizes and finished with sweatbands. $2.97 up (o$4,96 LARGE Real Milan Mushroom Sailors with gros- grain edges and bands. with bands and edges of carious colors, or straw of pink, chartreuse, Saxe, orchid, or rose color, with har- monizing trimmings. SPORT Hats, copies from the latest models in Leghorn or other straws, some with fancy ribbon work, Other styles in plain hats, Prices $6.89, $8.50, $10.89, $12.89, Macy's=—Hecond Floor, 34th St., Broadway == A cariety of straws, Natural white straw $4.69 A remarkable offer for V Traveling Bags and Suit Cases, $5.69 Each ¢ acation time: ‘These Suit Cas id B. kind usually considered worth 88,00. Well made aod handsome in-appeat Macy'e—Fifth Floor, Centre. Misses’ Silk Dresses Four Lovely Styles, $13.74 223 Taffeta Silk Dresses in the newest modes of the season. Three charming Crepe: Sizes 14, 16 and women of slender build. Lustrous Taffeta Silk, Navy, Black, Green, Copenhagen, Rose, Gray, White. Sleeves of Taffeta Silk or Georgette Crepe; two models made with over-tunic skirts; another with ruffled skirt trimmed with , ; the fourth, a plain circular model with fold of self material and corded at bottom. folds of Georgette Cre and flaring. The coat folds, buttons, buckles. te. ay outing. the Summer girl. correct. Misses’ Genuine Palm Beach Coats, $4.89 Full flare model, seven-eighths length; half belt, pockets and con- vertible collar. 14, 16 and 18 yrs, Misses’ Shantung ' Silk Suits, $28.75 Natural color; belted model; pees collar and cuffs with over- lay of black faille si finished with tiny buttons. Ful rt with belt. Sizes 14, 16 and 18 years, Sweaters Plain and Fancy The wardrobe is incomplete without a sweater, and in these days of out-door sports one finds many uses for this indispensable item, the new are: Among Knitted in plain stitch, convertible collar, turn-back cuffs, wide sash with tassel ends; white, gra; Copenhagen, maroon and green. Women’s All-Wool Sweaters, $3.74 3] Knitted in plain stitch, deep roll collar, belted back, turn-back cuffs; white, gray, tan, navy, rose, Copenhagen, green and maroon, Women's All-Wool Sweaters, $2.96 Knitted in fancy stitch, deep roll collar that may be buttoned close to the neck, deep pockets; turn- back enffs; white, gray, tan, navy, Copenhagen, rove and black, Macy's—Third Floor = BMth Street —— —— Many men have learned to will fin at very attractive prices, “Flor De Merode” Sirenas Made of clear Havana fillers with imported Sumatra wrappers, these cigars will appeal to the man who likes a mild, aromatic smoke Special Price box of 50, $1.98 Macy's usual price 82.49, Spanish Club Regalia Grande This is a mild, blended Havana cigar, The low’ price willl be ap- preciated by the man who enjoy» sich a smoke, Usual price 81.0% For this sale, box of 50, $1.24) SMe ye Pitt Flos is equally smart, with vest and collar of Georgette are trimmed in various ways with Soft girdles or smart belt effects; new-shaped sleeves, and novelty collars. One of these frocks will make a charming costume for a Memo- = Macy'’e—Third Floor, 35th St., Broadway.: Misses’ Coats and Suits New Modes Daily Arriving Fashion favors Palm Beach Cloth for outing suits and coats; light in weight, smart in appearance, it For afternoon affairs and more occasions an attractive suit made of Shantung Silk is quite White Chinchilla Coats for the sports’ girl; al these will be found in the. Macy assortments at low prices. ‘Macy’e—Third Floor, 35th 6t., Broadway Four Good “Smokes” forthe Week-End and Holiday din Macy’s Cigar Department a wide variety of cigars, cigarettes and tobacco at substantial savings. From this large assortment of cigars we have selected four good brands which will be sold Friday, Saturday und Monday 36th St, and Main Floor, 35th St, Entranc styles illustrated; the other 18 years, also suitable for Paar car aa ee tS All cut full CN CNN IO 0010 is in high favor with dressy Oa l of Misses’ Palm Beach Suits (2 models), $12.44 Double breasted style; panel front and back, belt drawn through loops; large sailor collar and turn- back cuffs of white pique; plain belted skirt with pockets, The other model, pleated and finished with belt. Sizes 14, 16 and 18 yeurs Misses’ White Chinchilla Coats, $10.74 Full belted model; 36 inches long; patch pockets; convertible collar. Sizes 14, 16 and 18 ye: Oe 6 e109 RO Oe Hand-smocked Dresses For Little Tots 94c Imported and domes- tic dresses { of fine Ging- ham, in pink, blue or tan. Two styles: 7 Russian & effect as illustrated, with hand- smocking at yoke, below waist and cuffs. Turn-down collar, prettily stitched; skirt finished with five tucks and deep hem. The other style, with clusters of hand-smock- ing, is in box-pleated effect with belt, Collar and cuffs in contrasting color. 2to5 yrs. Macy'e—Infants’ Wear D. == = Third Floor, Kear | ‘| ‘| S| KS | ’e| their satisfaction that they OC tN La Lucbana Manila Londres A smooth, satisfying smoke which is both mild and fragrant, Only 300 boxes will be offered at this very low price Special Price box of 100, $1.98 Price elsewhere $2.50, Artimore Perfectos Extra A cigar of excellent quatity, well known for rich aroma and houquet. Specially priced for this sale, box of 50, $1.7. Macy's usual price 82.49.