The evening world. Newspaper, October 23, 1919, Page 17

IF YOU ARE ONE about them. This is written for the vitation for him to visit us, for his sake. Men’s Suits from $25.00 to $60. Overcoats from Stetson Hats 6.00 to 10, Browning King Hats 3.00to 5. Men's Shoes—Furnishings of our regular customers you don’t need this advertisement to tell you about Browning King values; you know all who does not know, who has not visited our store at Cooper Square. It is an in- 25.00 to 50.00 BROWNING KING & COMPANY 16 Cooper Square—at 5th Street Fourth Avenue cars stop at the door . THE EVENING WORLD, HURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1919, man Assistant Prosecutor Sum- moned Hartog, Who Is Suing “Boss,” Lawyer Swears. SETTLEMENT SOUGHT. Baldwin Doesn’t Know Wheth- er Smith Was Working for Murphy or Not. 00 00 00 ‘The namo of Assistant District At- torney “Jim” Smith figures in the additional records which have been made public concerning the suit of Louls N. Hartog against Tammany Leader Murphy, the Corn Products Company, John A. McCarthy and Arthur J. Baldwin, one of Murphy's attorneys, This is the legal compli- | cation in which Hartog sought $10,- | 900,000 from Murphy, who replied with @ counter suit alleging he didn’t profit ag promised for assisting the Hartog concern in {ts efforts to fulfil con- BUSINESS HOURS: Fourweenth Street 26. matchless opportunity Misses’ Serge Dresses 23.50 Our regular $29.75 and $33.75 There are many styles in this lot, all youthfully attractive. One model has a striking design, em- broidered in black. The dresses may be had in black, navy and brown. Women’s Serge Dresses 23.50 Our regular $29.75 and $33.75 One style has a long, grecetol tunic, a bit sug- gestive of a redingote, but more informal. It is outlined in black braid, which is likewise used to trim the vest. he dress comes in navy and black, and is made of excellent serge. A Variety of other modes gives @ selection quite unequalled at this price. Women’s and Misses’ Satin Dresses 32.50 Our regular $42.75 They are quict in style, but extremely effective, because every line is becoming and, the model is new end smart, A sunburst design on the girdle is embroidered in beads and bead embroidery likewise finishes the neck. Colors are navy, taupe, black and brown, Many different, but equally charming, models at this price also. No Charge and Untrimmed Hats. neEARN Misses’ Taffeta Evening Dresses Our regular $29.75 Charming dresses with Vandyke pleatings stitched in sailor knots of quaint bouffant skirts and half tulle bodices and small puff sleeves with little French flow- ers are just the thing for the Halloween party. Colors are light blue, turquoise pink and maise. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SEMI-ANNUAL SECOND-FLOOR SALES Women’s and Misses’ Suits and Dresses New dresses and suits will add themselves to the wardrobes of every woman who appreciates the See other pages for our regular 4 col. Friday, as usual, Bargain Day adv. and special advs. of Trimmed 9A. M to 5 P. M. West of Fifth avenue AINTY Evening Dresses will delight the miss who is planning her frock for the Hal- loween party. A group of very new ones is specially priced. “JN SMITH, AE TO SHANN TRED TO HELP MUR OF GLUCOSE DEAL, 1S HINTED 50 of these sale values. Women’s Tailored Suits 44.50 Our regular $54.75 These striking suits are of broadcloth, carefully tailored and finely finished, and lined with seif tone satin. The high collar is sealine. Colors in which the suits come are taupe, reindeer, navy, brown and green. Women’s Tailored Suits 47.50 Our regular $59.75 These handsome suits of silvertone are among the favorites for Winter. The model is exceed- ingly attractive and comes in oxblood, reindeer and brown. Another model may be bad in navy, henna, reindeer and brown, o . Misses’ Suits 46.50 Our regular $56.75 Youthful, high-wasited suits of duvet de laine and velour have high sealine collars, and tucked in interesting ways, Linings are of prettily pat- jareee silk. Colors are burgundy, reindeer and rown. fer Alterations PHY QUT tract with the British Government for glucose during the war. The examination before trial of Mr. Baldwin in the office of Max Steuer, counsel for Hartog, furnishes the latest chapter revealing Murphy's business difficulties, Responding to questions about John A, McCarthy, contractor, Who was to take Murphy's place in the business deal because Murphy didn’t want Hartog boasting of his connection with the Tammany leader. Mr. Baldwin said he intro- Aucea McCarthy to Hartog. “Did you know,” asked Mr, Steuer, “about Assistant District Attorney Smith being present at the interview between Hartog and McCarthy?" “Not until afterward,” answered Mr. Baldwin, Q. When did you first learn of As- sistant District Attorney Smith's activi- tes in connection with the matter? A. Mr. McCarthy told me of an interview that he had had with Mr. Hartog at which 3 pith was present, in which some arrangement was made whereby Hartog was going to settle, HEARD SMITH SUMMONED HAR- TOG AND OTHERS. Q. Whom did Assistant District At- torney Smith represent? You knew that he was a perfect stranger to Hartog? A. I didn’t know anything about it ‘Q. When did the interview take place, according to McCarthy's report to you? A. I don't know, It took place at Mo- Carthy’s house. Q. So the Assistant District Attorney went to McCarthy's house to try to set- Ue a cage? A. That may be your can- clusion, Pressed by Mr, Steuer, Mr. Baldwin admitted he learned from MoCarthy that Hartog and Smith went to Mc- Carthy’s house and that they were accompanied by Jimmy — Hines, Tammany district leader, who brought Murphy and Hartog together, Mr. Baldwin said the conference had a bearing on “an adjustment of the case” and the “paying back of the money.” | “Whose case?” asked Mr. Steuer. | replied Mr, Baldwin. purpose of getting Hartog to pay back the money, wasn't he representing Mr. Murphy? AT don't k any- thing about Mr. Smith. Q. Had you heard fromMoCarthy or any one else up to that time that Har- tog had been served by Mr. Smith with several Grand Jury notice: 7 I don't think 1 knew anything about at. Q. When did you first learn that? A. At this interview with Mr. M Carthy, and I think it was the follow- ing morning that I saw Mr, McCarthy, Q. You know that Smith was then and now is an Aasistant District Attorney, Smith is a Democrat and that the ict Attorney is a Demoerat? A. elected on the Democratic ticket, Did you know that Smith had Hartog and H. brothers, several of them, with Grand Jury no: tices, with subpoenas to appear before the Grand Jury? A. I can't tell you, Mr. Steuer, when that knowledge came to me, bevause it was all second-hand information Q. Did you ask him how he came to insist that Mr, Murphy should be paid back his money? A. I did not, because IT nover knew that he did Mr, Baldwin told how after the failing out with Hartog he notified the people from whom he had been obtaining glucose for Hartog not to ship more. Mr. Steuer said: “And that cut off Hartog’s supply, didn’t it?” Mr. Baldwin replied that it did, | HARTOG MADE ALL PAYMENTS IN CASH. Q. And did you say to Hartog in or substance that you repr Murphy and that you had an i in svervtane: o t Murphy took ar Never. now 5 ral ocen- sions together? A. Only once, I. think Mr. Baldwin said the _paym from Hartog had been made i Steuer asked: Baldwin answered: “It was Mr. Hartog’s suggestion, I ean see no reason why he wanted it ik to Mr. Mui tn, currenc: . Did you ever ¢ hy about that? ALN until after Thi newspaper publicity was given and tl brought. . Did you ever ask Jim Smith how he got into that matter? A. Never did Q. Have you since found out whom! Jim Smith represented? A. I have not. Q. Didn't you learn at the same time that persons pretending to represent the Federal Food Administration were vis- iting Hartog’s place and demanding to see his }ooks? A. I did not, Mr. Baldwin admitted he had read in Hartog’s complaint that Hartog and his brothers had been summoned in currency? to “Jim” Smith's offices and that Smith had refused to take them be- fore the Grand Jury and inssited on talking to them in private. Q. Did you ever ask Jim Smith how he came to do it? A. No. Q. You make the claim, do you not, hat it was he and not you that in- sisted on currency? A. No, I didn't say anybody Insisted on currency. Q. But somebody suggested cur- rency, either you or he? A. I know it was brought to me in currency and I ccepted It. vid Mr, Murphy know about this ment between you and hr, euer tried to draw from Mr, | Baldwin an admission that he had drawn up a paper embodying the terms under which Hartog would per- mit the substitution of McCarthy for Murphy in the business deals, Bald- win repeatedly answered he couldn't remember, Murphy tell you In words that H h him and had missioner,” ving money in cash and mak- is on Hartog?” and that Mr. Hines said: “And do you know that Is going on?” A. The conversation tn substance {# not such a# you outline in your question, Sco SEAT (8 t Bourses Reopen. Oct, 23.—Stock and com- mercial exchanges at Budapest, | which were closed by the Soviet Gov- | {ernment several mont reopened on Monday, uc advices received here from the Hun- warian capital 7 JOHN WANAMAKER | Broadway at Ninth, New York These Girls’ ‘Shoes are made of— tan leather that was intended for shoes for our soldiers, but turned out to be a little too light in weigh and the soles are sole leathers. They are comfortable, not a bit hard, good color, will give exceptional service, and are far above any other shoes thi can be sold at the prices of these- —sizes 814 to 1014 at $4.50 ~sizes 11 to 2 at —sizes 215 to 7 at $7 And 250 pairs le from Army it; at of children’s shoes, sizes 84% to 11 (in D width only) at the very low price of $3.40, use— —they were made from pieces cyt off in the making of children's and girls’ outing shoes; dark tan; eery serviceable; and unusual value. First floor, Old Building “A wonderful collection of cedar chests--”’ So said a woman who came into the Upholstery Store the other day, made of selected cedar. The collection is Every chest is And the She was right. wonderful one, and looked them all over—the | variety of styles ka been assembled plain cedar chests and the chests | %0,{hat ye might be sure to please with copper bands, the ones with trays and the ones without trays. $18.25 to $37.50. Fourth lery, New Bldg. Specialized fashions for petite young women As there are hundred of young women—slender and not tall in stature, who have been quite over- looked in the World of Fashion, we are making a specialty of catering to their particular needs. These young women want clothes that are grown-up in style, | ye for women who wear size 34-35 combination suits 190 Suits 65c each They are $1.50 grades, re- maining from a special sale at $1.15, in which the stocks dwindled down to these 192 suits in the one size. White ribbed Light-weight cotton, low or high neck, el- bow sleeves, ankle length—a few low neck, sleeveless, ankle length. Main floor, Old Bldg. WEEK of important sales, which began on Tuesday with the biggest dress sale for women ever held in the Down-Stairs Store, now brings for Friday— 850 Under-price Dresses for Misses Emphasizing the important fact that young women who wear sizes 14 to 20—and small women who cannot be fitted in the regular way —will find dresses of all the popular fabrics in the proper sizes—at..... You will o t are’ actually small. We have them in comprehensive variety, namely— Frocks at 827.60 to $72.50, Coats at $29.75 to $89.50, Suits at $49.75 to $7.50, Second floor, Old Building Extra! “Regulation” Frocks of serge $19.75, $25, $29.75 For Miss 14 to 20 About 100 carefully tailored frocks of navy blue serge. Correct “Regulation’’ model ;hand embroidered emblems; trimmed with white, black or red braid, We cannot duplicate the frocks at these prices. Second Floor, Old Bldg. bserve —that the tricotine dresses are in navy blue—embroidered, braided and buttoned in a variety —that the wool velour dresses are in navy, reindeer and taupe | of pretty ways. —remarkable for their heavy, durable quality. ~—that the wool jers navy and Copen. tucked, was $32.50 in our regular dres‘es are in taupe, brown, reindeer, ne model in particular, profusely pin- stock earlier in the season, —that the velveteen dresses are in black, brown, taupe and navy—the twill-back quality. —that the satin dresses are in ( and taupe—sometimes combined full under tunics of the satin itsel Sopen, navy, brown, black, with serge, and often with if instead of the usual lining. —that the Georgette dresses are dressy little affairs—with delightful trimmings of satin, lace and beads. —that the all-wool serge dresses are in navy blue~and a very substantial grade of serge. —that the taffeta evening frocks are in the lighter shades dainty, piquant, loveable. —————- — 4,958 prs. women’s | gloves and 804 prs. | men’s gloves / 1,716 pairs women’s tan capeskin gloves, “seconds” of $2 and $2.60 grades; gray, glace overseam, and some gray suede; all sizes 1 102 pairs gray capeskin slip-on gloves, strap | at wrist! size 13¢ only, $4.60 grade | 1,800 pairs 1-clasp capeskin pique and out- | seam se" bg beaver, mahogany, mostly with two tone black embroidery, all sizes; $2.50 grade. 1,820 pairs 2-clasp French lambskin Cen int em- made in ce, oVerseam sewn, Paris poi broidery, white, tan, all sizes; $2.50 grade 240 pairs 1-clasp chamois, natural tone, pique sewn, washable. $2.50 grade. 180 pairs 12-button mousquetaire gloves, | white glace. Old Building i FOR MEN 404 pairs one-ciasp tan capeskin gloves, out- } eam sewn, spear point back embroidery; sizes % to 10; $3 grades tase J Burlington Arcade floor, New Building $2.35 Men’s Underwear, medium and heavy weights—a Sale 1,108 shirts or drawers in broken sizes remaining from last season’s stock 208 shirts at 85c; were $1.25 Heavy-weight gray ribbed cotton, long sleeves. 708 shirts or drawers, at $1.50 ea. 330 were $2 180 were $2.50 98 were $2.25 96 were $2.75 Wool and cotton mixed, medium or heavy weight. 192 shirts or drawers, at $2.75 ea. 120 were $3.50 . 72 were $5.50 Wool and cotton mixed, heavy weight, natural shade. In all of these grades mill prices are as high as last year’s—or higher None C. 0. D,—no mail orders. Burlington Arcade floor, New Building 2,400 pairs cold-weather Stockings .for women $1.15 pair for $2.50 grades We are going to sell these stockings at less than half price because we have only sizes 814 to. 914. They are just the stockings for winter hikes, for skating, for golf, for motoring; three-quarters wool, one-quarter cotton, winter-weight, ribbed-weave; oxford gray, white, black, calfskip shade. Main floor, Old Building $17 You may choose from— 100 All-wool tricotine dresses 25 Wool velour dresses 150 Wool jersey dresses 200 Ve veteen dresses 200 Satin dresses 50 Georgette dresses 100 All-wool serge dresses 25 Taffeta evening dresses Your savings will be $8 to $25, by comparison with other New York stores. | | So, as a whole —there is a suggestion of completeness, of satisfaction, that | does not always go with sales of this kind. And what | a garment week be without a real opportunity tor misses and small women? ' ‘Broadway Side—Down-Stairs Store, Old Bidg,