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ARUP CAt rane eR ; HE EVENING WORLD, FRIpay, SEPTEMBER 18, 1918, Store Opens 9 A. M. — Closes 6 P. M. Bit CRM REY Sg He Store Opens 9 A. M., Closes 6 P. M. . NEW YORK’S DRAFT “THE NATION” IS BARRED SLACKER RECORD -CLEMEST OF AL Director Conboy Praises City in Telling of Few Caught in Recent Raids. “The largest city on the earth has j ‘the cleanest record as regards draft @lackers!” ,This is the forceful statement of Director Martin Conboy, in charge @f the draft in Now York, in replying t the agitation on the recent draft falds of last week, when the impres- sion was created that New York had contributed 15,000 draft delinquents. “From Manhattan sixty-eight non- wilful deserters were sent to Camp Upton,” admitted Director Conboy, “but twenty-eight of these were from other cities, leaving forty legitimate Fesidents of Manhattan. “Fifty-seven additional emn were held for the time being until word | could come from their local boards} fm other cities,” added Mr, Conboy. “We did not send one wilful de-| serter from Manhattan to Fort Jay,” waid Conboy, “but it was necessary to send three from Brooklyn,” he} amended, “and seventy-two non- wilful delinquents were shipped to Camp Upton.” Mr, Conboy desired to make {t plain that 85 per cent. of the men who were out and out slackers were not New | York City mon. It is true there were some prosecttions for failure to regis- ter, Put the figures did not run over 100, he said. “The majority of slackers appre- hended previous to this raid in our city were found to be from out of town, because these men believed in { such a large metropolis they would | not be detected,” Director Conboy | said. “This raid removed any impression any one may have had as to how in relation to the led, POINTS TO PAST RECORDS OF EDITORS ON TRIAL Public Life of New Jersey Defend- ants Detailed by Their Attorney in Alleged Espionage Case. Otto A. Stiefel, attorney for Bene- diet and Edwin 8 Prieth, former pub- lishers of the Now Jersey Frete a if Zeltung, and William von Katazler, editor, accused of violating the Espionage Act by printing articles against tho draft, indicated in his opening speech at Newark to-day that much stress will be Iaid on the past! | records of the defendants, He de-| talled Benedict Prieth’s public life as| Treasurer of the Republican §& Committee, member of the Board o Education and one of the committe \ in charge of the two hundred and| fiftieth anniversary ceremonies. . “Can a man of that typo be guilty ‘ ‘wot euch a dirty, despicable, fo as having conspired against this i try?’ he said to the jury. He off } similar arguments in speaking of i] | win Prieth and von Kataler. \98-- Hot water | Jugde Haight instructed the jury to yw : Sure Relief } bring in @ verdict of not gullty in the — eases of Henry Waechter, city editor, and Hans von Hnudelshausen, a re- o porter, who were found not to be in- volved. FOR INDIGESTION BY POSTAL AUTHORITIES Current Issue of Villard’s Publica- tion Held Up Because of Criti- cism of Government. The postoffice authorities have held up the September 14 issue of “The Na-| tion," Oswald Garrison Villard’s weekly. Villard, who recently disposed of his controlling interest in the New York Evening Post to devote his time to the magazine, asserted to-day he knows of; no reason why the weckly should have! been held. He stated that he had re- ceived o notice from the Postoffice De- partrient in Washington informing him| that this issue of the weekly was being| held and that the case had been submit-| ted to ths solicitor of the PostofMfice De- partment. In the issue there ts a full page arti- cle entitled “Civil Liberty Dead.” It is & criticism of the slacker raids in New York Inst week, and also sen the Government in’ regard to attitude toward certain publications in compari« son with the British Government's atti- tude toward three specified English papers, The Nation was formerly @ semi- weekly and later became a weekly pub- lication, Paul BERNARD ° The Women's Shop for Values 22 East 34% St. Across the Street from ALTMAN'S Special Tomorrow 186 Smart New Serge Dresses | 1 Gg” High Cost Dresses that are easily worth $25.00 and more; fashioned of fine Wool Serge. Splendidly tailored, braid trimmed, embroidered or fringed; black or navy, all sizes. < The “Shookids” GFE how nice and tidy their return to school. listen and learn. Notice the youngster the ‘“Shookids’’ look upon And they are all anxious to with the “Dunce” Cap on. Not so bright they say—Why? His folks bought him a always up to the mark, Sizes 2 to 5. Sizes 4 to 8 Sizes 6 to 8 Sizes 814 to 11 Sizes 114 to 2. Sizes 9 to 1314. Sizes1lto 514. shoes which hinder him from studying as easily and freely as the Cammeyer ‘“‘Shookids’’ scholars, whose shoes are CHILDREN’S SHOES CAMMEYER Stamped on a Shoe Means Standard of Ment ©: 4" St. New York pair of tight, uncomfortable 1,50 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.25 3.00 to 5.00 3.50 to 5.00 .. 4.00 to 6.25 eee. 8.15, 3.65 ++», 8.85, 4.65 ¥ y ion dames McCreery & Go. 5th Avenue ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th 34th Street Sale of Unusual Importance DOMESTIC RUGS Regular stocks together with recent shipments of Rugs from leading manufacturers, purchased at extraordinary concessions, enable us to offer them At Less Than Present Wholesale Cost Royal Wilton Rugs 9x12 ft. 55.00 regularly 75.00 New and perfect Rugs made of fine woolen yarns; unusually attractive de- signs. Seamless Axminster Rugs Oxi? ft. 38.75 regularly 49.75 New patterns in a large variety; woven in one piece without seams; will give a maximum of service. Royal Wilton Rugs 86x63 in. 9.75 regularly 11.75 Attractive new Rugs suitable for Bed Rooms, Halls, etc., also small throw Rugs. Seamless Velvet Rugs Ox12 ft. 36.50 regularly 48.00 Woven of fine woolen yarns with short close nap; one piece, without seams, Saturday—Last Day “FURNITURE WEEK” Annual Sale McCreery ‘‘Master-Made” Furniture ‘Remarkable Savings Four-piece Queen Anne Model Suite, as illustrated; made of genuine American Walnut. Suit includes Dresser, Chifforobe, Vanity Toilet Table and Bed. regularly 288,50 225.00 Chamber Furniture Four-piece Louis XVI. Model Suites, in Mahogany, American Walnut or_ Ivory Enamel finish. Suite includes Dresser, Chifforobe, Vanity Case and Bow-end Bed. regularly 375.00, 295.00 Four-piece Louis XVI. Model Suite, in- cluding 50-inch Dresser, Chifforobe, Toilet Table and Bed. regularly 295.00, 229.50 Four-piece Black Lacquered Suite,—hand- decorated, Suite includes Dresser, Chiffo- robe, Toilet Table and Bed. 252.50 regularly 327.50, Four-piece Queen Anne Model Suite, in- cluding Dresser, Chifforobe, ‘Toilet Table and Bed. regularly 175.00, 132.50 e-piece Chippendale Model Suite, in- cluding Dresser, Chifforobe, Toilet Table, Twin Beds, Chair, Rocker, Bench and Night Stand, regularly 1,340.00, 1,000.00 Library Furniture Three-piece Queen Anne Model Suite, Solid Mahogany frames; upholstered in Damask, Suite includes Sofa, Arm Chair and Rocker. regularly 275.00, 198.00 Overstuffed Tapestry Sofa with loose spring cushions. regularly 136.00, 79.50 45.00 Upholstered Wing Chairs with loose down cushions, regularly $9.50, 22.50 Two-piece Tapestry Suite, pillow arms, down cushions. regularly 410.00, 289.50 Overstuffed Tapestry Arm Chairs regularly 69.50, A * Dining Room Furniture Ten-piece William and Mary Model Suite, consisting of 66-inch Buffet, C Extension and Side Tables, five Side C and one Arm Chair. regularly 295,00, 5.00 Ten-piece Adam Model Suite, consisting of 72-inch Buffet, China Cabinet, Extension and Side Tables, five Side Chairs and one Arm Chair. regularly 652.00, 525.00 Ten-piece Chippendale Model Suite made of fine crotched Mahogany; hand carved, Suite consists of China Cabinet, Extension and Side Tables, five Side Chairs and one Arm Chair. regularly 1,200.00, 895,00 Ten-piece Chippendale Model Suite made of Mahogany, consisting of Buffet, China Cabinet, Extension Table, Linen Cabinet, five Side Chairs and one Arm Chair, regularly 575.00, 475.00 Beds & Bedding Enameled Iron Beds, with two-inch posts and all square tubing. 13.75 regularly 18.00, Brass Beds, with two-inch posts; square top rods and seven 1-inch filler rods, 24.50 regularly 32.00, Stearns and Foster Elastic Felt Mat- tresses, with roll edge; 45-pound weight. regularly 18.00, 14.50 Black Drawings Hair Mattresses, with French roll edge; Imperial tufting. 55.00 regularly 65.00, _ Upholstered Box Springs, with roll edge; finest quality. regularly 40.00, 30.00 James McCreary & Co. 5th Avenue 34th Street ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH Specially Priced WOMEN’S SERGE DRESSES A variety of fashionable and durable Tailored Serge Dresses suit- able for present wear. This sale presents an exceptional opportunity to select a practical Dress for street or business wear at the unusually low price of Extraordinary Offering CREPE DE CHINE BLOUSES 3.95 Smart Blouses made of heavy quality Crepe de Chine in Flesh Color or White; front finely tucked in cross effect; hemstitched; collar may be worn high or low. (Fourth Floor) 24.50 Another Important Special Purchase WOMEN’S FALL SUITS 22.50 An attractive assortment of new Autumn Suits developed in the most dependable and serviceable Fabrics; beautiful models suitable for all types of figures; latest style coats and skirts; attractive linings; superior tailoring; popular Fall colorings. NEW FALL OUTER APPAREL For Misses, Juniors and Girls Misses’ Suits,—size 14 to 18 years; an Juniors’ and Girls’ Coats,—size 6 to 16 excellent assortment of beautiful plain or Fur years; a lar; Marien he the newest Fall models, trimmed models are now assembled, developed made of Cheviot, Wool Velour, Burella Cloth, in the newest Fall Fabrics and colors. Velveteen or Silvertone. 35.00 45.00 57.50 14.75 26.50 39.50 Misses’ Coats,—size 14 to 18 years; a lar, Juniors’ and Girls’ Dresse ize 6 to'16 variety of smart and stylish models in plain years; an assortment of practical and or Fur trimmed effects; made of Wool Velour, models; made of Serge, Silk or Vel Sraad Siiverten, Oe S600 68.00" developed in the newest Pall colors 4 ‘ . 12.75 18. 26.50 Misses’ Afternoon Dresses,—size 14 to 18 Middy Blouse: 6to18 : years; a wonderful assemblage of this season's able Fabstes ied 44 Khaki Te ee most fashionable models, developed in Satin, ait practical petals eiltaule tor Taffeta, Georgette Crepe, Velveteen or ae echool wear, Tricolette. 26.50 35.00 45.00 2.50 to 4.95 Misses’ Wool Dresses,—size 14 to 18 years; Fi ‘epi a variety of smart and. serviceable Dresses Serge soo” size © to 18 years.-co=¢ made of Serge or Jersey Cloth; plain, embroid- M4 and 4.95 ered or braid trimmed. Serge Middy Skirts, size 6 to 1# years, 18.50 29.50 37.50 3.95 and 4,95 Unprecedented Offerings BOYS’ & STUDENTS’ APPAREL Suitable for School or General Wear thi 200 Students’ Suits (With First Long Trousers) Special 14.75 Students’ First Long Trouser Suits in a variety of neat patterns and-emart models; tailored of dependable Fabrics ---. 18.50 to 35.00 Other Students’ Suits Boys’ “Sampeck’’ Norfolk Suits Special 15.00 i Boys’ “Sampeck" Clothes-standard of America—are recognized throughout the Country as the finest Boys’ Clothes produced. These Suits are sold exclusively by James McCreery & Co. in New York City. Mothers will economize by purchasing these Suits as they are of high standard in every respect and are offered at a great saving; only a limited quantity: a variety { of smart and unusual patterns and models; tailored to fit: size 8 to 18 years. Other “Sampeck’? Norfolk Suits.............cscccsesseeeeeeeeseees . 18.00 to 30.00 * Shirts and Blouses Serge Middy Tams \" Special 1.10 Special 2.25 600 Boys’ Shirts and of re Madras and Percale; with or without collar; Boys’ Middy Tams made of Dark All Wool neat plain and striped effects. Blouses size Blue Serge; trimmed with attractive Naval bands. 7 to 15 years. Shirts size 12 to 14 neckbands. Blouses made Advance Sale SOROSIS JUVENILE SHOES 10% Reduction on Entire Stock of Juvenile Shoes All Sorosis Juvenile Shoes are made of the most carefully selected and properly seasoned leather, and are so constructed as to properly train growing feet and help them develop naturally.