The evening world. Newspaper, January 8, 1920, Page 11

CITY INVESTIGATES ~ STORY OF GRAFTIN | DOCK DEPARTMENT | ‘Hirshfield Begins Inquiry After New Demand on Mayor by Hulbert. euasY. TO. “COLLECT,” % ni os * Commissioner Shows How Shipping Agenis Could Pay ' for Favors. An investigation of the Dock De-| partment requested by Dock Commis+ sioner Murray Hulbert after he heard stories of been paid b: d shipping agents, is being made by Commissioner of ‘Accounts ‘Hirstrfield, Mr’ Hutbert re- vealed this! on his return to’ attend | ibis morning's meeting of the Sinking gerund, after being absent trom the erty for a few days. ® “Tl wrote to the Mayor and asked @him to order an in gation because @1 want to fix responsibility if graft fie being collected, or put an end to} @tbe rumors if the stories are not rue,” Mr Hulbert said. “It would be worth the while of Many agents to pay graft if they are vored in the awarding of open ace at piers, to the injury of other agents. “L have heard many such stories Wrince becoming Commissioner of BDocks and heard similar reports long | ore that time. I have conducted Finvestigation after investigation my- “elf, but never have been able'to pin ft down. If any one ds paying graft, ‘4b dg enough to their interest to con- { tinue, so they will not tell ‘in an effort to make such a sys- @ mem smpossible, I have established a je for the twenty-one dockmasters the city to report to me daily, on he space occupied and pace availa- | » and have urged all shipping @ Bzents to apply direct to me for open pace. ) “Bach of the twenty-one dockmas- ors hae an office, but they cannot y in their offices if they attend | yet and inspect their docks tantly as they should. For this | oa there might be an open space Met @ dock while an agent was un- to get that particular dock- ‘ani would ‘be chasing around one to another, only to be told ere was no spice available. BF such condition would make graft- Ing possible, and it also is possible t agents would overcharge their Rbelieots for docking fees, and blame Pett on having to ‘give up.’ graft said to have as¥ees sepeceaensazy first 200 tons and one half cent for | + == ‘The dockmasters claim that ander w—the law it is their prerogative to BBB anot space at their various piers $3) ois ig another source of confusion.” a fh) 10 regular steamship lines, for the) , Hh) use of tramp 1 which the own $1) date at their o ("i afford berthing sp: $1 varying 9. Phi Ub are shedded, the o F Commissioner Hulbert ba il hished 31-2 cents a ton as ihe rate at j Shedded docks, and two “Leg \ Zs \ OR SMUDGE Your experience with the ordi- Nary cotton towel that leaves the glassware andchina covered | with lint will serve to make STARTEX doubly appre | i] ciated. \ | STARTEX gives a brilliant lish because the cotton used | \ as linen woven with it both waye—in the weft and warp. | | Just enough linen to make ic ighly absorbent and togivea | | | smooth, firm surface. The cost} islittle more than for the ord | | | nary inefficient cotton towel. / | | The name is stamped on fabri pe bgt By ioe ep ped fs | { fing dry good stores _/ TOWELING \ | LEAVES NO LINT \ +H | | There are about twenty “open 4 $i) docks,” that is, docks not under lease TOT lt AAA profitable to pa for favored esas sa BESS9 A On Wn eal the ships coming into port. The ex- ment tor some of ee confidential employees have sult of the inquiry The “BOYLSTON. HE Boylston is an exceptionally good young })man’s derby for these mid-winter days. The vy rather full crown goes especially well with the lines of a heavy ulster. Made with Knox traditional quality, the derby is the most practical and most favored hat for the rigorous days of January-and February. ae TEN DOLLARS KNOX DERBIES KNOX SOFT HATS TEN- DOLLARS TO TWENTY TEN DOLLARS TO THIRTY ‘KNOX HAT COMPANY Tncovpevated 452. FIFTH AVENUB 161 BROADWAY AT 40TH STREET SINGER BUILDING ul = D An Unexpected Opportunity Sale of 343 “Florette” Pearl Necklaces in matinee and opera lengths 4 with Solid 14 Karat Gold Clasps At Less Than Half Price These exquisite “Florette” Pearl necklaces have been made up from the remaining unstrung pearls which it was im- possible to string during the great Christmas sale. To those who were unable to take advantage of the first sale this final offering is certainly an opportunity of oppor- tunities. These prices will be in effect only until the following quantities are depleted Necklaces, Regularly $55.00 Now $24.50 Necklaces, Regularly $68.50 Now $32.50 Necklaces, Regularly $75.00 Now $36.00 Necklaces, Regularly $95.00 Now $42.50 onan SAKS & Company i's YDEOVIDD EGA RD ALALDA LALA AD AALS LLL AVN A DPALAA ALAS Mee eet ie @ PRM Reuss UN ee FRR eg vee cee re ‘eal . ¥ yal pho tate dae LD been called to the office of pense of keeping a ship at anchor] sioner of Accounts Hirshfictd. o SUR IN TSS eaoh a jonal tot the edded ach additional ton, at the unsh down the bay while waiting for al The investigation is credited biers Jock would soon offset : being at the bottom of a big sh ‘ording to the estimates of men} “bonus.” in the department, but ‘ommi in #hipping cl it would be} In the Department it was} Hulbert says he has not received any from $500 to $1,000 lea that at least t ad proba-| rt or recommendation so far, as Vs N\ aaly 2 | | ROC | Dust, Rain or Snow Beginning on the ‘Third Floor at Saks To-morrow A Most Wonderful Sale of 1500 Handsome Dress Blouses Not one worth less than $15, and many worth as high as $30 All At One Price $8.85 We have never in our history been able to offer such wonderful blouses at this price. They are too beautiful, too elaborate, too winsome to be adequately de- scribed in print. They are the sample lines of three of New York’s best-known Blousemakers—known the country over for the marked superiority and authen- ticity of their Blouses, Paris has never set eyes upon Blouses more original— _ nor has New York ever seen Blouses so beautiful,so skilfully made at anything near this price. It is impossible for anyone to fully realize the importance of this sale unless they actually view the collection, and behold the wonderful color combinations in which they are shown, their clever needle-work, their dainty trimmings, and the originality of their lines. Filmy Georgette Crepe, Rich Nets, and Shadow Lace > are the maverials ; elaborated with bead embroidery, — lace, fine braiding, or gold-metal novelty braid. Extra Large Window Display. 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