The evening world. Newspaper, March 24, 1920, Page 13

N ROW RENT COUR BENG CRGED “AT ATION CAPITAL {Continued From First Page.) femedy the state of affairs described and ran into the Constitution of the United States with disastrous results. ‘This is the danger which threatens duced in the New York Legislature. EVIL REACHED UNDER “PUBLIC HEALTH” POWERS. An act to regulate the relations be- tween landlord and tenant, passed in 1918, was found to be unconstitutional Amendment, which provides that no gitizen shall be deprived of his life, Uberty or property without due pro- oees of law and forbids the seizure of private property for public use with- out due compensation. Although the desired legislation was practically a war measure, it ‘was found that, under the law, the Government had no rigot to inter- fere with contracts between land- Jord and tenants as such. But the Government a right to regulate, by = legislati conditions which menace public health and public well- ing. It was undisputed that the housing enditions in Washington were in- imical to public health and~ morals the legislation which has been intro- | “Decause it was in violation of the Fitth-| and to efficiency among the Govern- ment workers, but there didn’t seem to be any way of applying the law to these circumstances until somebody discovered a decision of the Supreme Court of the United States which appeared to fit the situation. ‘The decision is No. 389, and will be found im volume No. 233, United States Supreme Court Reports, page 387, in the case of tie German Al- liance Insurance Company vs. Ike Lewis, Superintendent of Insurance for the State of Kansas. Lewis had prescribed insurance rates and regu- lations protecting the insured in his State, and the fire insurance com- panies had resisted and brought the matter to the highest court. The court held—and here is the crux of the decision: A bu may be so affected with a ic interest as to per- mit legislative regulation of its rates and charges, although no public trust is imposed upon the Property and although the public legal right to de- The far affected with a public interest as to justify public regulation of its rates. This decision put fire insurance companies, for regulative purposes as to rates, in the class with public utill- ties corporations or companies. Con- gress took the position that the busi- ness of renting property is just as much affected with. a public interest as the business of insuring property against fire—if not more so—and pro- ceeded to legislate along those lines. Lawyers here are of the opinion that the New York Legislature will have to follow the same road or run the risk of having its work nullified. (Continued on Page Fourteen.) Don't worry about perfect results. Use “Diamond Dyes,” guaranteed to sive a new, rich, fadeless color to any fabric, whether it be wool, silk, linen, cotton or mixed resses, Sweaters, stockings, gloves, waists, ribbons, feathers, draperies, coverings —everything! WOMEN! “DIAMOND DYES” TURN OLD GARMENTS NEW oe The direction book with each pack- age tells how to diamond dye over any color. You can not make a mis- take. To match any material, have drug- gist show you “Diamond Dye” Color Card.—Advt. | Your Bed is caly a _ Frame for the Spring ' OUR bed is just as comfortable as its spring, and no more. So far as your rest is concerned, it is the spring alone that counts. Broadway at Ninth New York THE EVENING WORLD, WE DNESDAY, MAROH 24, 1920.' = 7 a 450 Negligees and 250 Breakfas Coats in a most unusual sale $16.75 to $32.50 grades—for $11.75 to $23.50 9 models of n styles. ligees and 8 models of breakfast coats in the most desirable and modish They are all from one manufacturer with whom we have dealt for years, who made us unusual concessions in price because of the unusually large quantity taken by us in one lot. Their quality is beyond question. Some of them are excellent copies of French negligees. You will think you have strayed into a magic garden when you see the fascinating colors in this ex- traordinary collection. A sale extraordinary—for Easter ifts— to complete the trousseau of the Easter bride— for the young girl at school or college. 250 Negligees. Our | $16.50 to $18.75 grades f $1 1.75 Four models, of a very fine grade of crepe de chine. Two slip-over models—one has a “V"' neck. high waistline marked by deep hernstitched tuck and point- ed sleeves, tipped with silk balls. The new straight neckline of the other is finished with dainty ribbon, as are the sleeves of kimono effect. ‘Two slip-on models—both trimmed with hand- some self-color embroidery in.front and back. One is scallo) down the front, while the other is edged with self-color satin ribbon. 1 $15.85 150 breakfast coats, Two models of a rich quality of changeable satin. Both have V necks, but one is collarless, while the other has a long shaw! collar. Both models have two patch pockets, edged with the Frenchiest of Parisian garlands, rosebuds of pastel shades. The silk ruffle at the neck of one is repeated ‘on the sleeves and around the bottom in rows of two and three. The shawl collar of the second is finished with dainty ruffles. In place of the regulation hem, five covered cords gather the bottom ever so slightly and gracefully. our $21.50 grade .... There will be an extra group of helpers both on the Main Aisle and on the Third floor. None of this merchandise will be sold C. O. D. nor sent on approval. Miss 14 to 20’s $27.5010 $90 grade} $19.75 __ Five models, copies of French styles, charm- ing beyond words, with a grace and smartness sel- dom found in costumes for the boudoir. One enchanting model is of crepe de chine, georgette crepe and filmy lace. Gracefully flowing sleeves are finished with ribbon and pretty balls. A crepe de chine Slip-over has an unique and attractive trimming of uncut silk fringe around neck and sleeves, and is handsomely embroidered in self color front and back. i. A Three models are of a very fine quality of heavy crepe meteor. 1, “V" neck perky corded shirring at waist; neck and sleeves trimmed with vari-colored em- broidery. 2. Crossed and recrossed with fine bands of hemstitching, bottom scalloped in deep points; poate sleeves of georgette crepe. 3. Slip-on ot eaviest crepe meteor, falling in graceful long lines Jersey silk tops and chiffon ‘ navy, black, beige, gray and jest flounces, Both of fine henna—Dbeaded, embroideda ow: trimmed with filet lace or Full assortment of colors hemstitching. _ Some made in gayest, brightest, most perfectly simple except for spring-like shades. Regular sizes; $6.95. Extra sizes; $8.95. ’ Third floor, Old Building Men’sSport Suits, $23.50 are big. Colors are smart, mostly tropical weights. e mediocre. Just corking good sport suits. Silk Envelope Chemises} 40 in. Crepe de Chine we recently bought to sell for $3.85. Every yard of it is perfect. And there are 30 colors, including flesh, white }} and black. | 15,000 yards lasts. Yor the Easter Frock at $2.55 yd.? Yes! We have 15,000 yards of it, of a finer quality than ff This low price will prevail only so long as this lot of Main floor, Old Building A Silk Petticoat Extra size Blouses Fit well—look well Georgette in white, flesh, rows of tucks. Prices $10.75 to $50. Sizes 46 to 50. Third floor, Old Building Were $30 and $35 175 coat and trouser suits, principally in sizes 36, 37, 38. styles. They’re excellent! We went down yesterday to look at the oats fit well. Pockets ray, browns, good mixtures; othing extreme. Nothing 20 in size 38 12 in size 40 4 in size 42 Burlington Arcade floor, New Building 20 in size 35 47 in size 36 72 in size 37 300 Special at $5.85 from the shoulders, fastened at “V" neck with a French flower; sleeves are quaint slits in the body of the negligee, finished with a narrow hemstitched band. 120 breakfast coats, ) $23.50 our $32.50 grade..... s One model, of genuine Armure Rosseau, a heavy twill silk of unusual weight.and soft- ness, in charming two-toned shades. Six models of Georgette crepe—some with bodice top and }f. inserts of Georgette; others with band of Georgette at top, []- tucked in squares and ribbon straps; still others with inser- tions of lace or medallions of embroidery. One model of washable satin with Georgette top. Lace or hemstitched band trims the bottom, which fs slashed at the side and finished with a bow. ird floor, Old Building 91 Royal Wilton Rugs--reduced Main and Third floors, Old Bldg. ROME QUALITY The De Laxe Bedapring fe made by the company that makes the _cele- brated Romelink Swing- th Couch Hammock, the Mascot, the Defiance, the Empire, the Simplex’ and many other ‘couch beds Rome metal beds, and many types of springs Ail Reme Quality—ut there is no other apring Mike the Do Laixe. Ask for it by name anywhere two people of unequa ¢ whatsoever toward the heavier. perfect support. Merrimac-Rome Co., Boston, Mass. THE: LUXU RIOUS - comfortable and sleep inviting. better stores show you exactly why. See how its resilient coil springs (9 inches deep, think of it) conform silently and instantly to every curve of your body in each new position you take. means perfect support—absolute relaxation. Notice how the flexible connections between the tops of the big, high coil springs allow the De Luxe to support weights without any tilting, BEDSPRING makes any bed—old or new, wood or metal—luxuriously Have any one of the The De Luxe De Luxe support is Finished in the Rome gray enamel—the De Luxe is dust-proof and grease-free. It is interchangeable with- out adjustment, made to fit any bed, wood or metal. Manhattan-Rome Co., Long Island City, N. Y. Southern-Rome Co., Baltimore, Md. At All The Better Stores Everywhere No Unsanitary Ticking Covers the De Luxe New Wraps and Coats | Are reproductions and adaptations of the most stunning Paris models. JEANNE LANVIN ROYANT AVIOTTY PAUL POIRET —are represented in our new collection by excellent copies of some of their most noteworthy creations. Every type of coat from the little mandarin jacket which Jeanne Lanvin created for sports and trotteur wear ning wear. The materials were personally chosen . of color. Prices are moderate— they start at $49.50. id Second floor, Old Building—Ninth Street New Spring Suits for Boys—Ready! ASSORTMENTS~— a most varied array of fabrics, both domestic and imported—grays. tans, browns, greens and plain blues. TAILORING-— such as only master tailors know. Every detail is in these suits which is essential to serviceability and correctness —including box-pleat norfolks, double or single-breasted belted models; either full or half-lined as the weight of the material demancs, Sizes 7 to 18 years. $16.75 to $47.50. Suits at $22.50—special Suits of all-wool tweed in browns and grays in different shades. Some have belt, slash or atraight pockets, box pleats, plain or pleated backs. The majority have two peirs of knickers. Sizes 17 to 18 years. Third floor, Old Building Get your Soap before March ends Half price—$1 doz. cakes—for Knickerbocker Hardwater Soap (usual price, $2 doz.) Violet, verbena, almond or unscented. Clean, pure, free- lathering soap, made after our exclusive formula. Imitated--but never equaled. One week more at half price—$1 doz. cakes. Main floor, Old Building to luxurious wraps for day and eve- | by us for excellence of quality and beauty | 32, size 9 x 12 feet, were $125—Thursday $86.50 34, size 814 x 10% feet, were $117—Thursday $82.50 25, size 6 x 9 feet, were $75—Thursday $58.50 We cannot match these rugs in the other sizes. And the new rugs cost more. There was an increase January 1. There will be a six per cent. increase next week. We MUST keep our stocks complete and at uniform prices. _So—out go these Thursday. It is a BIG opportunity for economizing. The patterns and colorings are Oriental and geometrical designs. Third Gallery, New Building Spite of the high cost of leather, we have arranged for Thursday | | An Easter Sale of Luggage prices one-third lower at All BELBER- made, except the brief cases At the very time when holiday travel demands new luggage come this specially interesting sale, The luggage is all new, very fine qualities, made by one of the ey re makers in New oe and because he decided not to continue these particular lines, we got his stock on hand at prices that in some cases are actually less than cost of making. The lot consists of the following: 36 Coat Cases Called coat cases because they're larger than the suit having double sides. 36 only; ‘ol black cobra-grained or smooth cowhide, in brown, 50 Suit Cases Smooth cowhide, | | | | | | | 213 Oxford Bags 184 size 18-inch ' $12 grade for $7.50 | $29 grade for $19 $40 grade for $27 12 size 16-inch | $27 grade for $18 with rein: forced edges and corners; 24 inches long $27 grade for $18 Size 20 inches | VN 17 size 20-inch $42 grade for $30 poet a = $30 grade for $20 Size 22 inches | $40 grade for $27 pies q ‘Phe leathers are cobra-grained | $44 grade for $31 : cowhide, — heavy ernment ey f | leather, and smooth leather, in Size 24 inches a | | ia, Semgsiclotilne: come | $46 grade for $33 Cay ciel - 100 Brief Cases 23 Overnight Bags 100 cases of black grain goat. | Haye understrap, good lock, two The indispensable little bag for short visits and little journeys. Of cobra-grained cowhide, lined | | | | pockets. | with rubberized silk. 23 only | | | | Size 15 x 10 in., goatskin $10 grade for $7 Size 16 inches 35 ; yee, oo Size 16'x.11 {n., gontakin Main tloor, (Motor Entraneg) $10.50 grade for $7.50 | New Building i $28 grade for $18