The evening world. Newspaper, April 10, 1919, Page 7

~ YARNS OF CRUELTY INFURTGMY PRISCN UPSET BY i MATES Get as Good Food as Free Sol- diers and Are Cared For by Y.M.C. A. The 7 military prisoners inear- cerated at Fort Jay, Governor's Island, within jittle me than a stone's throw of Battery Park, are perhaps } the most contented prisoners {n the United States. ‘They say so them- selves, and they ought to know. As tho guest of the Y. M. C. As which conducts a hut and a perma- nent organization on the island for the benefit of the troops and prison- ers there, an Evening World reporter made a tour of the historic military post to-day. Stories and rumors that havo reached Manhattan from time to time to the effect that prisoners on the island were harshly treated and were vorving long sentences under inhuman nnditions, seemed to be entirely dis+ proved Tho Evening World reporter had lunch with the prisoners in the discl- plinary barracks and talked with ozens who were serving terms rang- ng from life down to six months, and there was not one who voiced a com- viaint about the conditions under h he was forced to live. Thi al conditions under which the prisoner on Governor's Island lives ciffers little from that of the ordinary trooper, His meals are practically me, his sleeping quarters are just ag comfortable and ‘healthful and is daily round of duties, providing he behaves himself, are no more ar- uous. His liberties are restricted, and large, white numerals the back of his blue claim him an offender military laws of the But under the lib- instituted by the administration at f course resent the island, which {s headed by Col, ohn H. Hunt, and through the as- stance of the Y, M. C. A. he has a ider range of liberties ‘than any r >. A. work at Fort Jay » in 1901, when the first lished there, and the nstitution’s activities proadened and been developed nul it now a vital part of the lilitary organization, Un val Secretary Harold who took hold of the ork at the island in 1918, the num- r of secretaries has increased from eight, and the activities ints—the main bulld- Y" and the dis- better known to stle Williams. ng and the “Col- M. C, A. activi- At the main ored Y" the us ties are being c the programme is more ten found, a varied than is especial e © work being A. !s more than in any other prison in the United tSates, With the advent, in the fall of 1918, of the present military administration at the island, there came a distinct change in the method of handling the risoners in the Castle, Previous to a he tron rule was en y pun| ving that the main object of the prison should be to send the prisoners away better soliicrs and better citizens, has co-operated with y. M. C. A. and assisted it in ex- the men, A. the men in sales- electrical installatio: HILLDROOK Kid Cloth Top, Black Kid, Black White, Vu-Buck ™ Sto, Trouble Before I! Starts Many people tank only otf their feet when they lurt— when they have become bhistered or the arch has fallen—when it is too late Stop all these troubles before they stuart. Wear shoes which ALWAYS keep the feet com- fortable—The Dr. A. Reed Cushion Shoes with the built-in cushion of pure felt and cork These shoes give comfort and to protection the feet it is needed where | For Women Made by JOHN EBSERTS SHOE CO, | oOLD ONLY AT | 1372 Broadway, at 37th Street. | Woolworth Bldg. education. in elementary educat to a ime. Th ganized an Honor Association in| Staniaws, Howard Chandler Christy, which all! but thirty-nine of the en- | Noysa MeMain, Mrs. Sasha Votichenke, tire 700 Former Employee of The World Wan Drowned Laat November. Th drowned while fishing in the Wannt- | petia R ver, has were informed yesterday. was will his tate voted entos 1 several ontet prises, a them Derry’S Pharmacy, in the Pulltzer his younger daya he was | ¢ The World. His . ber of The | | ff Was acelden: | tally killed wh anipulating @ gun | at his home in Vineland, TOHOnT Fr DAA TE AEE 4 RAISIN NUT LOAF CAKES, made = All Our Bakery Products Are Baked on the Premises. THE EVENT “ne West” Wall To-Night. | jon are obliged | An Oriental ball and fashion show {9 prisoners are ‘The men who are deficient \ ttend. Nearly 3 enrolled in these classes at the present |tO be given to-night at the Hotel dee t . | Artictes under the patronage of Penrhyn 6 prisoners at the istand have or- enrolled, RB a Petrova and ethers, of the programme om and Baroness De Meyer, Olga ‘The Fastern part will consist of “The Feast of the Thousand Lanterns," and the Western entation will be a fashion show under the direction ef Baron De Meyer e body of Walter Lauder, who war Ontario, last November | been recovered, his friends here The body taken to Sunbury, Ontario, and be sent to Vineland, N. J., where widow resides on a handsome er- he owned. Mr. Lauder was de: | 1 to outdoor If. Ho had a fshing | § ow on Jamaica Vay famous for Ho was the only Amer- { the Aurora Club, On- be went to hunt each | der, who was wealthy, are! FRANKLIN SIMON Boys’ SHops FIFTH FLOOR These Junior NORFOLK SUITS For BOYS at wate WOULD BE GOOD VALUE AT A HIGHER PRICE! fe Bi yi UR idea of good value is one which does not have to be cut in price to command attention. These Junior Norfolk Suits are an example of what we mean. They are good value Is without being cut in price. They would be good iB value if sold for more. P| Made of all-wool homespuns in gray, brown, : heather or olive, or in navy blue serge; conscien- igi tiously tailored in a new Norfolk model, with is detachable white pique collar. And the trousers ld are lined throughout. Sizes 5 to 10 years. F Franklin Simon &Co. ||» Fifth Avenue—37th and 38th Streets |e Bakery Products MOLASSES FRUIT CAKE—Baked in special size forms, each cake weighing about 134 pounds, Contains raisins, citron, walnuts, figs and the purest of | spices. 54c each | GLACE CHERRY LOAF CAKES, made of the purest and best ingre- dients, cach cake weighing about 1) pounds. A quality that retails in spe- cialty stores at 75¢ each. Our price, 59c each CURRANT AND VANILLA LUNCH CAKES—Pure and wholesome; dozen, Be DANISH STYLE PASTRY—Made by our expert baker, Ge each. of the purest and best ingredients, each cake weighing about 114 pounds. A quality that retails in specialty stores at 75¢ each. Our price 59¢ each. BOGS JELLY FILLED DOUGH- NUTS—The finest made; purest in- gredients used; at (doz.), 44¢ AOS PIES, large size, 44¢ each. pple, raisin, lemon. Delicatessen EGC POTATO SALAD, WITH MAY- | DELICIOUS FRIED OYSTERS, spe CNNAISE, 24e Ib. Selected, An appetizing | cial, doz., 42c. large combination salad, made of fresh Oysters, direct from the seashore, », egos, celery, finest potatoes and | vege. milk and ker meal N Pertect Mayonnaise, in | GENUINE SMOKED W/l'!TEFISH winch only pure oil is used. | 38c Ib--Rich and of very fin FINEST SUGAR CURED BOILED | flavor; an excellent broakiast dish HAMS—Every one selected, cured and cooked with the . Be for breakfast each greatest care; sliced, 79¢ |b. STAR. BRAND SALAMI SAUSAGE, 78c Ib—Fancy sausage, well spiced and seasoned; savory and delicious, SMOKED BEEF, 79¢ Ib | itys all middles; sliced i] PEANUT BUTTER, 36¢ | Ho~—Made of the best Virginia pea- pute; nourlihiog and palatable; a. | sanitary greaseproof paper cups. | Extra fancy; del )1A RIVER SALMON, 69¢ Eatra taney qu COLUM Ib. the smokehouse; ys just from, very appetizing. | SMOKED bLOATE ' | | OUR OWN SPECIAL IMPORTA. TION OF ROQUEFORT CHEESE, $1.89 Ib—-Prime quality; grade imported FULL MILK MUNSTER CHEESE —Enstra fancy, mild and fine flavor 49¢ Ib. Best qual- finest Delicatessen and Bakery Products Not Delivered U. S. Food Administration Licente No. 6.02865, B,0688. fegt—Fitth Floor, NGQ WORLD, SUM tierad Square We Sell Dependable Merchandise at Prices Lower Than THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1919. S) Bidway, Mth to 35th Ph Any Uther Store, but for Cash Only. with tucks and embroidery ruffle. Drawers Sizes 2 to 6 years. Formerly 34c pr. Special 19c Fear —Third Floor, Now that all tions are off the use of sugar, our patrons will be glad to learn that we will resume our “Week End’’ | Candy Specials And, as we did heretofore, we will again set a standard for delicious candies of un- questionably pure ingredients at low prices. Take a box home. 2,000 Pounds of Assorted Chocolates 29c |b. Usually 39¢ 1b. Pure, good quality choco- lates, in varied assortment. One pound in box. On Sale in Basement, Centre. 1,000 Pounds Milk Chocolates 49c |b. Usually 54e 1b. Filled with assorted fresh fruit centres in hquid cream—delicious! On Sale at Main Floor, Rear. of The specified weight does ot include the weight of the container. | Sale of 540 Blouses | CREPE DE CHINE GEORGETTE CREPE Simple, smartly fast crepe de chine with tucks Georgette crepe with tucks the Third He In white or flesh oes ’ i | oO Photograph frames that are quite out-of-the-ordinary at these prices. An attractive frame in hd carved effect. Gold bro’ finish. Complete with back and glass, Sia 7x9, Bx 10 in Special 98e | Pedestal frames, iv « scrol} design, d bronze finish. Sizes 6x8 in., 7x9 in., 5x10 in, Complete with glass, $1.24 Cerve Main Floor, BAth Street, Front Children’s Muslin Under- wear Specially Priced restric- | Nightgowns daintily trimmed with lace edge and ribbon. Sizes 4 to 8 years. 79c ea » Rear—35th Street ATTENTION! Custodians of The Company Funds Captain , sta- tioned at Camp Upton, is athinker. His company had a fund of seventeen hundred and sixty dollars. The men are about to re- ceive their discharges. How to disburse this amount equally and have the money bring some good to the men was his problem. The captain brought his problem to us. With a certified check for the amount he pur- chased 160 Merchandise Bonds, one of which will be given to each man in his company. The Merchandise Bonds are for eleven dollars each. With them the men may buy things for themselves or gifts for their families. Perhaps some other officer may find Captain 8 method of disbursing the mess fund agreeable to his men. We have more bonds. ‘They may be purchased in one, two and five dollar denomina- tions, The five dollar bonds are coupon bonds, each coupon representing a dollar. One —Main Moor, rintendent’s Deoky Centre, At $3.89 tioned blouses—those of ind hemstitching, those of or embroidery, pictures tell the story vor, Bath Steves . Satin li . ining: nings That is, those with satin | face and cotton back, are, proving popular because they are both smart and practical, At $139 Yd. PRINTED SATIN LIN INGS iu smart patterns on | xrounds of pearl, tan, steel, | Copenhagen, brown, marine blue PLAIN SATIN LININGS charmeuse finish) in ivory, tan, pearl, taupe, brown, Copenhagen, marine blue and black. 36 inches wide eg —Lining Section Second Floor, Broudway: LO DU aD’ EAS 4 A MISS AND THE MODEE Only a few days more until Easter. Now she must de- cide the momentous questions: «Shall it be a suit or a cape?” «Shall it be both?” «Which of the hundreds of each shall it be?’ For those young women whose time and, perhaps, whose purses, are limited, we picture the follow- ing garments, They should make choosing easier. Two Capes $23.74 Ea. A.—A smart cape of fine navy serge with a flatter ng collar of navy taffeta. The front crosses in sur- plice fashion and ties in the back. The lin- ing is of plaid silk. The button trim- med folds of this cape are an unusual anddistinetive touch, The circular yoke is Iged with corded ping and lined with av plaid sik. Ends ot the plaid tie under the collar. A suit of navy serge $39.75 | The simplicity of its style and the exe lence of tailoring com- bine to give it that look of youth- | ful refinement which every well- i dressed young woman demands. | The pockets are trimmed with narrow tucks. The tablier is of contrasting tricolette, The belt is the Illustrated A. popular shoe string style. A navy serge cape trimmed with tricolette, $29.75 Good quality Men's Wear Serge, ANOTHER CAPE, $16.74 _ Acircular flare model of navy pop- lin, with deen soft collar, coat front’ trimmed with large buttons and red pipings. with cont front, Collar and pipings of biege tricolette. Lining of Roman striped silk. Jl/ustroted B, Cowe—Third Hloor, 35th St, Frent, Get the “Kiddies’ . Ready for Easter With > \ = 13 ie 328 | Gantsioses Taffeta Wool Check Silverione yl $13.74 $14.74 $14.74 ‘: New coats and hats At $14.74. one may choose from a wide assortment of practical little coats, in becoming juvenile styles; box, belted or flare models of serge, velour, checks and silvertone. Every coat is lined and the tai/oring on All sizes included in this assortment, but not 2 to 6 years. each is conspicuously good. all sizes in every gtyle. wiz 2 Styles in NAVY SER iE, $6.89 nd full a drop shoulder, circular y Plain tailored or dressier style, lined aniree abltte ; an fan. Coy ular Sin c s rose taffeta with white Georgette collar. throughout, Sizes 2 to 6 yrs, Not all sizes | fuse tifeta with white Genres es oth in ever ty le Phere are 28 coats at this pela : $13.74 RBER Hats of Silk Finish Straw, hand made The naughty little girl in the picture with hand embroidered flowers and rib- ho has just scalped her little friend's bon streamers. 5.89 doll is wearing a pretty taffeta coat with | Tailored or Fancy Hats, $2.89 to $10.74 Sowe—Third Floor, Bear, 35th Street