The evening world. Newspaper, May 8, 1919, Page 5

‘$84,000,000 BONUSES PAID. Hy All of 1,400,000 Soldiers’ % Claims Met. P WASHINGTON, May &—Payment of 60 bonus authorized by Congress all men honorably discharged from the army since Apri! 7, 1917, has been # Heally completed, The War De- ment announced to-day there were proximately 1,400,000 claims in- ved, totalling about $84,000,000, ims for travel allowance of 6 cents Smile'to enlisted men honorably dis- rged since the armistice now are ing settled by tha. offi my Director of rinance °° Of te ik i i Our Shoe Man has a “Plarge understanding” of Aeather. . He is as careful to sec, that our all-leather stan- ‘dard is maintained for shoes, as our Woolen Man is to make sure that our all- ‘wool standard is main- ‘tained for clothing. | gana from the ground Plenty of Oxfords. ij i. ' For 85 out of every 100— | “Pedestrians,” the last f 4 For the ex-soldier— .*“Westpointers,” the last ‘that made good on the road ‘to Berlin. In tan, still $7.50. ‘Black, $9. |, Registered Trademark. that’s first for comfort. ii RocEerRs PEET COMPANY way Bron 13th St. ‘Four at 34th St. Convenient idway Corners” Fifth Ave, at Warren at 41st St. { | EXPRESS BUSINESS AT STANDSTILL IN ITY DUE TOSTRKE Action Taken to Prevent Vio- lence as 1,700 Workers Enroll in Union, ee ‘The business of the American Ratl- way Express Company was brought to a standstill in this city to-day by the strike of wagon drivers, chauf- feurs and helpers. All shipments were refused at the various offices of the company in the Metropolitan dis- trict, At a meeting of the strikers this afternoon Chairman Edward Woods announced that 1,700 men had en- rolled in the Teamsters’ Union of the American Federation, of Labor and had paid an initiation fee of $1 each, and that 3,000 more signers were ex- pected within a day or two, Vice President Cowle of the com- pany sald the demands of the men had been submitted to the Railway Administration at Washington, which was responsible for the wage award taking effect May 1, and that pending a reply nothing could be done toward meeting the demands of the mon. Chairman Woods, speaking for a committee of nine, representing the various classes of workers, sald the strike was to bo “rational.” This means, be said, that there would be no violence; that any msm- ber of the union who was in a crewd which attempted to use force in pull- ing a chauffeur or helper from a de- livery wagon would be expelled; also that all meetings would be open to the public, and that representatives of the company would be allowed just i oN ehh u¥ahine WOaLd; tHU bday, SWAMP TRAGEDY VICTIM DIED FROM AN OPERATION Girl's Body Had Been Hidden Only a Week, Medical Experts Decide. ‘That the death of the unidentified Woman, whose body was found in @ ewamp at Canaan, Conn, was caused by an illegal operation resulting in a hemorrhage, performed by some person with but an elementary knowledge of surgery, was the finding of the Coro- TIFFANY & C0. Prern AVENUe & 37 STREET PEARLS DIAMONDS JEWELRY SILVER Crocks Watches CHINA STATIONERY ner’s Board to-day. The operation was bungled, and it is thought the victim Jed in the office of the practitioner. According to medical experts, the body had Iain in the swamp only @ week when discovered, thus disproving the theory that it had been carried there in an automobile seen in the vicinity several weeks ago. SUNDAY WORLD WANTS WORK WONDERS. It’s a Thanksgiving Loan—Invest! James McCreary & Co. mMaY 8, 1919. - di, | 5th Avenue ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 34th Street Extraordinary Sale RHINESTONE JEWELRY At 14, ¥% and Less Than 14 Regular Price This offering represents the surplus stock from two leading manufacturers of Rhinestone Jewelry purchased at large concessions from regular prices 100 Bar Pins and Brooches regularly 12.95 to 19.75...0.ue0u0uue-. 195 as much time to make speeches as representatives of the workers, —_——— PERSHING SQUARE PROJECT DECISION DUE TO-MORROW The Board of Estimate will pass finally to-morrow morning on the question of the disposition of the vacant lot at 42d Strect and Fourth Avenue, formerly the site of the Grand Union Hotel, taken over by the city for subway construction pur- ppses. City Comptroller Craig has already : announced that he will oppose the city ‘purchase of the property. \ a= at Dest Fifth Avenue Establis INVEST—BUY VICTORY BONDS & Co, at 35th Street i thed 1879 200 Pairs of Women’s Black Gun Metal Oxfords Well-fitting West &€e, Oxfords for the woman or girl who wants an attractive, comfortable Oxford, 8 The medium heel and not-too-narrow toe make for com- ; fort, but do not sacrifice style. Consider, too, that i Pest { Co. shoes are all durable leather. ee A Special for Friday Only : tt Sizes 8 to 714 6.45 i oe You Never Pay More at Best'suzeze . dames MeCreery & Co. Fifth Avenue 34th Street FUR STORAGE Absolute Safety From Fire, Moth and Theft At Moderate Cost The placing of your Furs in our Cold Storage Vaults will revive and prolong the life of the Fur, All articles are thoroughly cleaned before be- ing, stored. Storage Vaults on Premises Fur Remodeling and Repairing Orders taken now will be accepted at Special Summer Rates Requests to call for goods will receive prompt atten- tion. Telephone Greeley 6380. Made of Sterling Silver; mounted with finest quality rhinestones; repro- ductions of exquisite diamond and platinum styles. 150 Bar Pins 1.50 100 Bar Pins & Brooches 2.95 regularly 4.50 and 5.00 Six dainty patterns of “Fishon” Silverite Platinum finished mountings, set with fine quality rhinestones. regularly 2.95 Five pretty patterns of “Fishon” Silverite mountings; set with fine quality rhine- stones. TOILET ARTICLES Specially Priced J. & J, Belleview Gauze. .25-yard rolls 2.75 Water Bottles 2 qt. size 1.15 Moth Balls. . ..1 1b. box 23¢ Tat Rolla)... ++++12 sheets 55c¢ Cedared Wardrobe... ++. Suit size 1.25 Cedared Wardrobes... overcoat size 1.50 Cedared Wardrobes ulster size 1.75 Transparent Soap ‘Tablets,—rose and violet odors. doz. 1. Perfumed Toilet Soap... box of 3 cakes 35¢ Remmer’s Rookwood Bath Tablets... .... ‘ Castile Soap.........- Witch Hazel,—Pint size.. .. bottle 38 Absorbent Cotton..........++ 1 Ib. roll 45¢ 75 WOMEN’S SPRING DRESSES Reduced for Immediate Clearance 37.50 formerly 45.00 to 55.00 Taken from regular stock, and reduced for immediate disposal. Models suit- able for street or afternoon wear; developed in Figured or Plain Georgette Crepe, Taffeta, Satin, Crepe de Chine, Tricotine or Serge; all sizes represented, but not in every style. Smart Summer Models WOMEN’S COTTON FROCKS 5.95, 10.00, 14.50, 25.00, 39.50 to 118.00 _ A varied assortment of attractive Dresses, in Plain, Figured and Checked Voile, Linen, Gingham, Organdie, Net and Embroidered Batiste, real Filet lace and embroidery. Exceptional Sale Women’s Wool Jersey SPORT SUITS 16.50 regularly 27.50 Women's Smart Sport Suits fashioned of durable, heavy quality Wool Jersey; a diversity of exceptionally attractive models; pretty belts; trimmed with buttons; strictly sport styles; Tur- quoise and Navy Blue, Rose, Rookie, Henna, Gray and Tan; size 34 to 44, 8 to 16 years. at James MeGreery & Co. 5th Avenue ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY — Extraordinary Reduction ‘ 100 STUDENTS’ SUITS. 18.75 formerly 25.00 We have taken from regular stock all broken lots from our $25.00 line of Youths’ First Long Trouser Suits and reduced them for quick selling. i Tailored of durable Fabrics in smart models and patterns; not all sizes im any one pattern; size 15 to 19 years. BOYS’ ALL WOOL NORFOLK SUITS . (With Two Pairs Knickerbocker Trousers) Special 14.75 A limited quantity of Boys’ All-Wool Norfolk Suits with two pairs of Knicker- bocker trousers; smart waist-line model with belt all around; a large variety of neat | light and dark patterns; coats alpaca lined; Knickerbocker trousers lined through- » out; size 8 to 18 years. BOSe a ‘ * 300 Boys’ Blouses | 1.10 regularly 1.45 Blouses made of fine Percale and Woven Madras; with or without collars; some with separate collar; neat striped patterns; size 600 Boys’ Wash Suits 2.95 regularly 3.95 and 4.75 p Wash Suits in Junior Norfolk, TR Oliver || jaterials ~ Twist and Belted models; made of that are absolutely fast color; plain or F Six-Day Sale | DOMESTIC RUGS Taken from Regular Stock and Reduced for Immediate Clearance Fringed Royal Wilton Rugs Size 9x12 ft formerly 75.00 to 82.50. Rich and handsome; woven of fine woolen yarns, ina great variety of at- tractive designs and colorings, including many new and exclusive effects. Royal Wilton Rugs Royal Wilton Rugs 8.3x10.6 ft.. 54,5 Otorm. 64.50 to 79.50 38.50 .tormerly 56.50 ; Useful size for small Dining Rooms, Same ag above, but for smaller rooms. Living Rooms or Dens. 35th Street - Small Royal Wilton Rugs 86x63 inches ...9,5Q. .formerly 14.75 Seamless Axminster Rugs ox12ft 49.75 .tormerly 57.50 Every home can always use one or more of this useful size. Thirty-fourth Street has been arranged for to-morrow & Saturday A thick heavy pile; high- woolen yarns woven in one piece; will give a maxi- mum of service. B. Altman & Cn, MADISON AVENUE -FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK Thirty-fifth Street Another Special Sale of Men’s Balta Oxfords at $8.75 per pair These Oxfords are all in desirable, up-to-date styles, are made of genuine leather throughout, and reveal skilled craftman- ship from heel to toe. There is a choice of Cordovan brown calfskin, mahogany calfskin or black gunmetal calfskin, with narrow or medium toe. e (Department on SIXTH FLOOR)