The evening world. Newspaper, January 29, 1918, Page 9

WARONCHNBING BEGUN Y SWANK ¢ _HASTHEEMDENCE Drive Almed Chief Chiefly’ Against Clubs and Hotels Where Big Games Are Run, District Attorney Swann set ma- thinery tn motion to-day to wipe out | Drofessional gambling in New York. | The drive is aimed ohlefly against olubs and hotels, where, according to evidence already obtained, thousands of dollars change hands every nlgat. The prosecutor ts working In oo- operation with Police Commissioner Enright and along lines approved at | conferences with Mayor Hylan. Mr. Swann put the Investigation in eoharge of Assistant District Attor- mey James FE. Sinith, who with the q aid of the Lables will compile a list of |PA ’ ali the sucp New |E/ York. Their managers or owners |e Will be summoned to tho Joh» Doo |B? inquiry announced last night by’ Mr fe Swann to be held bi hams in General ating to-day the lid scrowed down airtight, Swann declared ore Judve Wad- |rs sasions. In reiter- his intention to keep Mr. | ton the in was only in its preliminary that subpoenas ha aaked for. Reports from the managers of ho- nd 1 not yot | | been | while carried on o! not organized presumably from out arrive, carrying adjoining rooms. fted in a few days by men y with buy Gambli » visitors would > detectives would move to Mr. Smith 4. gambling house ating in deflance o wants to find out he to do #0. On number to be ¢ avowed he the police.” , these games for evidence were sauited and thrown out In announcing his war last night, Mr. Swann discovery of a luxur an actress recently poker sitting; anot 4 former State Senator lost $ of a downtown hotel whe $10,000 changes hands nigh games and bac: WOMAN DIES ON HER WAY TO ASK SON'S EXEMPTION Mother of M nic Falls Dead of Heart chool St as carat on Mrs. ye She 8 old, mottier of Mu Jacob Panken, the first 8 to the bench in New ¥ dead of heart failure last ¢ ateps of Pub! Street and Fu Mrs, Panken pear béfore Dr. 7° Local Board No. 15, in behalf Novie, who had been drafted be an erroneous # that he was unde sla 5) he wa making him n r years old and exe Judge Panken te might hay To this ar pearing he attribute Mra, 1% her neigt dren, whe is survived | weveral gra grandchild Mount Zion ¢ mete a DIES ON “L” PLATFORM. Man Supp jamw A man jams of ard Wile Daeane. found in the Chat Avenue inches had gray bu gold watch amount of Dr, Brown death was due GIRL LEADS THIEF CHASE. Movie Cashter Helps ¢ Aided In vanting taken to HT = The Quinine That Affect Meng rive gy Quis : one i t WiandV e's acs is Aart THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, the very moderate price. ironing, Sizes 1, 2 and 3 years, Children’s Rompers, 59c Well made little garments, much cuter than you would expect from In white, pink and blue, some striped effects, some of crinkled material that does not need Belt and pocket. Third Floor, 86th Atreet, FS SESS RE BH bytGi Attractions Are Prices—Quality—Service We Sell Dependable Merchandise at Prices Lower Than Any Other Store, but for Cash Only mar Ss Bidway, 34th to 35th St 1918. BUBB VBS BU U BUR RETIN PTE ARR TRC IY SINC DES EN MASTER SPEED-U To Give the Most for War-Shortened Weeks 1,000 Silk Quilted Vests At a lower price than they have been sold this season by any other store 69c Our regular price is 84c. advertised elsewhere is 89c ‘These are imported from Japan. The lowest price Every one is silk inside and outside and HAND QUILTED. style, neatly finished with buttons and braid loops. All White, All Black, Black Lined with White, Black Lined with Lavender. Temrt—Third Foor, Centre: Sleeveless 128 Women’s Sweaters, $4.74 Originally priced $6.94 to $7.94 Two models of Fibre and Mercerized Cotton other a roll collar and tasseled sash. One has a sailor collar, checked border and sash, Incomplete size range Rose, Copenhagen, green, gold, and purple combined with white. Crave — Third Floor. 4th Atrvet. Embroidery Flouncings, 29c yd. | Regular prices would be 3%c to 44e yd. These will make dainty petticoat flounces or dresses for durable edges. little children, They are in very neat patterns on good quality Swiss muslin or cambric. All have Eyelet, rosebud and spray designs, 17 in. wide. money for dresses t —Maln Floor, T4th Street, \\+ purple, maize and white jauntily in back. Pocke Come Third He Made of wool Jersey in green, The mean desirably long lines and the sash ties of they're useful as well as ornamental rts, Our regular price $12.89 ‘This small initial out Sleeveless Sport Coats Are the Smart Things for Misses $9.74 Is an unusually low price for such coats as these. rose, tan, long revers course Sth Btrect, Bromlway, 24 Section Adjustable Dress Forms, $9.24 may save you 4 great deal of don't look righ These forms p well made of sturdy mate 9, black Jersey covered bust and heavy wire skirt. | In two sizes No. 1 adjusts from 82 to #2.‘ No. 2 adjusts from 36 to 46 Gse—Main Floor, Ath Sircet, Rear: ras and fine count percales in a Jarge assortment of fancy stripes, All fast colors. Laun: dered or soft turned back | lars attached « cuffs Boys’ Shirts and Blouses, 64c Formerly 94c¢ Taken from regular stock and reduced for this sale The Shirts Well made of woven mad- Woven sizes 12 to 14 inehes Kiesgr@—Second Floor, lt ho Sty madras, crepe, fine count percales in various patterns and color ings; also. plain white Kear The Blouses faney Col r neck band i back cuffs. 6 to Hy = eee — Third Tloor, Rear | Savings in This Price Revision on Dainty wenrables of satinyand crepe de chine, priced way down because some are a bit mussed fiom handling athera are mianing sizes in a particular model) 'Ithesd re duetions ere typical of what the Speed-Up Sales mean Nightgowns, $5.79 to $6.49 $3.79 Nightgowns, 7.49 to 8.49 4.79 Nightgowns, 8.89 to 11.89 6.79 Nightgowns, 13.89 to 23.89 10.79 Envelope chemises « 3.79 to 4.49 2.79 Envelope chemises jrog.sz08), 4.79 to 3.89 3.79 Envelope chemises ‘ex sion) 2.79to 3.49 2.49 Envelope chemises (ox. sos) 4.79 3.79 Envelope chemises ‘ex siz05 3.89 to 6.79 4,79 ROMERO PSR MS “SPEED-UP SALES” isn't just a phrase—a snappy slogan efforts of every member of this organization to give you seasonable and desirable the phrase must) be it means the merchandise at the lowest prices The effect is cumulative—prices keep going down is always merchandise of qualily prices—and then do your shopping in the most efficient way, These wearables, - Because of-transportation di these hats, intended for shipment. They're smart. ,000 Hats ,,. These Were Made to Sell at $3.69 and $3.96 eas [an In the ficulties a manufacturer The price advantage was ours getting combined But the merchandise for instance, read their DARLY. ed-Up Sale familiar! COME $2. 69 They Are of Straw with Satin They have good lines. Every one is well made and neatly But and determined Pearl, was overstocked with now it’s yours finished. Some have lisere straw brims with satin crowns, others are of s satin with straw flanges Trimmed with grosgrain ribbon cocardes and tailored bows 264 of them, one prettier dainty enough to be worn out of doors frocks of dimity and voile Priced Down One Third to One-Half— New Pokes Mushroom and Rolled Sailors, EAS —Seeond Poor, BAth Street Four are illustrated High Front and Sid: Effects in Black, Taupe, Brown, Cherry, Purple, Khaki and Navy it For Misses and Women Would usually be $2.89 to $6.74 than the next. Th special sample lot, every in sses of striped and cheeked g¢ Some have ¢ embroiderie inghiatnes, r contrasting fabrics one evisp and Odds and Ends of JEWELRY We've grouped them all together are so few of a kind, made generous cuts in their price atan unlooked-for low price, The collection i includes Handy styles, set with stones, Lockets, Sautoirs, Neck Chains. 47c to $11.89 Formerly priced 94c¢ to $18.89 some piece of jewelry Pin Sets, Lavallieres, and just becaius Here's a chance to buy you may have wished to own flexible enameled link styles, Rings, Bar Pins, and several real jade pieces Worth while to buy and save them for gifts al these low prices SPE—Main Floor, DAY Street, Browdwuy At a Special Price fer the Speed-Up Sales Women’s Serge Dresses—New Models ‘These dresses answer a pir and appropriate for in-het notes; embroidered belts, $13. 74 They at hand is or right | ne rth, braidi ie trict] ent demand One has elongated waistl Another has bu and pleated tunic that leayr of If material tris an open panel in front \ hotl ides of the p ‘ sash handsomely trian me kir Silk ember: 1 with soutache braid threa the belt Tl a through the blouse worn high 22% Third Floor, Browdway th that women wall find are smart and sho ilored blouses thasa ted at the button Coorgette se is A Very Special Price Marks These Silk Blouses $2.79 Plaids and Stripes inthe Wanted Suit Shades ye Thiet t PH Macy tl there Earrings in button and drop Bracelets in bangle and gold, pink, A number of effective two tone color schemes. Porch and House Dresses, $1.89, $2. 89 | | : In pretty shades rose, Copenhagen, purple, a rere ining Department, Seed Moo ———————————————— brown, Also in white.« Brocaded Satin Linings, $1.27 \ smart looking, well wearing fabric with a rich satin face and service- able cotton back. maize, orange. SALES Special Purchase of 6,000 Pairs of Khaki Color Wool Wristlets 29c «4d 46c Included are some wristlets of the same grade taken from our regular stock, which were priced at the 6-inch length I-inch length wristlets with J4e and 94e. At de wristlets—at 46¢ the openings for the thumbs we offer May be worn by men and women in civilian pursuits as well as by men in the service. Deare—Main Floor, 35th Street, Broadway Women’s Plush Coats, $19.74 Formerly priced $26.75 Good coats, roll collars, large cuffs and all-around Lined throughout with satin venetian Core — Third Floor, of well-wearing quality plush, belts with Button trimmed, Fine Embroidery Veining, 7c yd. Regular prices would be 9c and I0c yd. Vor joining the seams in the finer kinds of baby clothes, winsooks lingerie, blouses and neckwear. Made on Swiss we — W Bloor, 4th Street Becoming Straight Lines in These Misses’Frocks Of Navy Serge $13.7 panel effect Specially Priced The ection this s lively 4 with the side lress And the crushed satin ¢ youthful toueh small buekle Norrow double with fos —Third Floor, 35th Navy Blue Dress Serge, $1.64 yd. pleated trims the back as well as the front of Black bone buttons are effec- ollur is belts fasten Street Former special price $1.89 yd. All wool, French twill dress serge, in t blue 42 inches wide. A limited quantity Aucre—liress Govds Brot Women’s Pleated Skirts, $4.89 Regularly priced $6.94 A full separate belt. The stripes ar and box pleated model of striped wool serge, in light dark shades. Men’s Handkerchiefs 1,000 Boxes, 6 in a box, Of @ sturdy quality borders and colored embroidered initial plain letter in block e¢ t ewe —Matn Flour, Centre 79c imported lawn with colored striped — te Fancy wanted navy eu arin deep with “Speeding Up” on FURS Brings Prices Down to Less Than Usual Marmot coats Natural hair seal coats Taupe dyed muskrat coats Natural muskrat coats Hudson seal coats Hudson seal coats Hudson seal coats Hudson seal coats Hudson seal coats Separate Fur Mu Kit coney muffs Natural nutria muffs Hudson seal muffs Hudson seal mutts chills squirrel! muffs nole muffs Kage —Third Floor, s4th aurea e Te Street $79.75 149.00 174.00 149.00 139.00 174.00 249.00 279.00 349.00 ffs $8.49 174 74 24.74 42.75 23.74 For the Speed-Cp Sale $54.75 79.75 89.75 98.75 89.75 119.00 149.00 184.00 249.00 $5.49 7.94 7.94 14,74 24,74 16.74 i i