The evening world. Newspaper, April 28, 1920, Page 15

* and such contract or agreement shall + to exert themselves or make some- | ROMANCE WOULD BURG. PROFIERS MOVING, VANS Measure Introduced at Request of Evening World Eliminates Special Contract. vehicle having ah Inside floor sut- face of at St 90 sauare feet te used ($2.50), £3.50 per hour; for the services of each man in addition to the operator or driver, 50 cents per hour. ‘The number of men to be engaged on any one job or operation is not to excted four, Includiig the driver, ex- cept when specially agreed upon by the person hilring the public cart. In case any vehicle, while engaged in the trafisportation of merchandise, house- disability, Stricken In Subway St Rosario Mutari, seven’ 703 13th Avenue, Brook: et subway station. nounced him dead. At the special request of The Bve- ning World, William P, Kenneally Vier Chairman of the Board of Alder. men, introduced an ordinance at yes terday's session of the board which aims to prevent future profiteering by furniture movers. The ordinance was prepared as a result of complaints that owners of moving vans are add- ing to the hardships of tenants evict- @d by rent profiteers by charging ex- orbitant prices for moving goods within the city limits. There is now a moving van ordi- nance In effect, but the rates for mov- ing contained therein are nullified by a joker known as a “special contract.” ‘This reads that the amount to be charged “for loading, transporting or transmitting and unloading ‘of mer- chandise or household or office ef- fects may be agreed upon in advance The Grocer Says:— “When folks start using H-O Oatmeal Imnotice they always come back for more! » “Housewives tell me H-O is light and flaky—(not control and regulate the employ- pasty nor soggy like ordi- ment.” nary ‘rolled oats’). In other words unscrupulous mov- Pt ing van men mako it a practice to “Steam-cooking and double- inform those who must move that toasting make all the differ- they are very busy and cannot trans- ence.” port furniture in accordance with the regular rates. But they are willing | one else wait if their prospective vic- | tim is willing to make a “special | contract.” It is under this special | provision that the profiteering mover | is enabled to charge what he wants. | Inasmuch as the person seeking transfer of furniture is usually in a hurry the van owner has his way. The Kenncally Ordinance provides for elimination of the “special con- | tract” and compels the moving men | f conform to the fixed rates just as do taxicab owners and others using! city streets. In order to meet the increase in the cost of labor, the ordinance also pro- H-O dhe double~ toasted OATMEAL RETA oF office rurniture, of Sther bulky articles, should break down or become Misabied from any cause, no charge shall be made for the period of such was stricken suddenly this morning in the Wall An ambulance surgeon front, Volunteer Hospital pro- vides for advancts in moving rates, The present prices are bracketed. Those outside the brackéts are tho new rates. The ordinance has been referred to the Committee on Wel- fare and a public hearing will be held on a date to be decided later, Rates under the ordinance are: Where a vehicle drawn by one horse, and having an inside. floor sufface of at least 40 square feat is used ($1.25) $1.75 per hour; where a vehicle drawn by two or more horses and having an inside floor sursafe ot at least 70 square feet is used #250 per hour. ea re a motor-driven vehicle hay- ing an inside floor surtace eek least 70 square fect is used ($1.75) $2.50 per hour; where a, motor-driven | STOVES RANGES © A FURNACES N BOILERS p HEATERS Repairs Furnished to fit any make oi Stove, Range, Furnace, Steam or Hot Water Heater manufactured. til We alsocarry complete stock of ali makes 0/Stoves,Ranges, Heaters Boilers, Gas Ranges, Oil Stoves, Ovens, Eee’ th Mall Orders Promptly Filled. b [ STOVE REPAIR CORPORATION C) 228-230 WATER S8T.. COR. BEEKMAN, N. Y. TEL. BEEKMAN at BRANCH, 184 MULBERRY S7.. NEAR LAFAYETTE, NEWARK NJ) iy VU UU peut ao Don’t Fear to Face the First of May The OWEN DAVEN-O Will Drive the Burden Away Rents may go up—but you still have the~Owen Daven-o to add a room to your home. ; May-day, moving day, with leases expiring and landlords’ new demands, is removed of its terrors for all those who know the Owen Daven-o. _ The Owen Daven-o reduces your rent fully 20 per cent. without the slightest inconvenience, and really with added com- fort and utility. ; __ A full size bed, cleverly concealed in a handsome daven port. Not a makeshift for a bed—BUT—a REAL BED—entirely out of sight during the day—giving a complete living room and bed room all in one. . A great variety of designs and coverings to match any other furniture you may have. Prices are decidedly low because of great surplus stock made up before manufacturing costs increased. $57.50 up = DTOWENG ~ 66 W 45th S FURNITURE AND DAVEN-OS Uren Ot | 34 E. 23d St, -| ©3 Platbugh Ave. - JO Broadway at Ninth, New York Telephone Stuyvesant 4700 WANAMAKER Store Hours 9 to 5 Reduced--Some of our Finer Suits for Women THURSDAY $67.50, $79.50, $85, $98.50 The Suits at $67.50, were $85 The Suits at $79.50, were $89.50 The Suits at $85.00, were $98.50 to $110 The Suits at $98.50, were $125 Beautifully tailored and unusually fine suits. Irreproachable materials. Correct, smart models. Suits that may be worn now and later, for gen- eral wear an suit is desirable. for travel, also for more formal wear when an elaborate, exquisitely tailored Developed in fine tricotine. braided and plain. With long shawl collars and with notch collar for those who. prefer it. Trimmed with fine stitching, put on horizontally in the manner that Paris now favors; or with bands of carefully na plied embroidery, wrought by hand in black sill Linings are of beige and gray pussy willow taffeta or satin. The sale is limited to seventy-five suits. Second floor, Old Building READY—The New “Anglo Persian’”’ Rugs BEST of Domestic Rugs We have just received a large shipment, which gives us the best assortment in New York of these fine rugs. All the finer designs and colorings of Persian, Turkish and Chinese origination are represented in this group— Matched Suites for bedroom & dining-room In the $100,000 Special Furniture offer $681 for a $908 7-piece ivory enamel bedroom suite. $600 for a $800 4-piece mahogany bedroom suite, $710.25 for a $947 4-piece mahogany bedroom suite. $3,304.50 for a $4,406 8-piece walnut bedroom suite. $525 for a $700 7-piece mahogany bedroom suite. $923.25 for $1,231.50 4-piece mah ogany bedrccm suite. $736.50 for a $982 4-piece mahogany bedroom suite. $600 for a $800 4-piece ivory enamel bedroom suite. 387 for a $581 3-piece walnut dining-room suite. #55 for a $791.25 10-piece walnut dining-room suite. $507.75 for a $677 10-piece mahogany dining-room suite. $733 for a $977.50 10-piece mahogany dining-room suite. $511 for a $681.50 10-piece mahogany dining-room suite. $712 for a $951 9-piece mahogany dining-room suite. $640.50 for a $854 4-piece mahogany dining-room suite Sixth Gallery, New Bldg. Clearing odd lots of Children’s Garments Some reduced to below actual cost of production 100 creepers of fine imported chambray, trimming of dimity in pink and blue, $1.95 each. Odd lot of creepers of chambray in pink and blue, 95¢. Children's sweaters, $1.95, were $3.95. Only a few. Slip over models, in pretty shades of copen, rose.amd American beauty. Sizes 2 to 6. Buttoned and belted sweaters, also some slip over styles with lacings; red, rose, and American beauty, Sizes 2 to 6; $2.95, were $7.50, Bathing suits, 50c. One-piece affairs of knitted cotton or mohair with bright stripes, or white braid. Sizes 2 to 4. Muslin and Canton flannel drawers, with embroidery. Sites 2to 8. 35c¢ were 65c. Flannelette skirts, on waists in sizes 6 mos. to2 years. On bands in sizes 6 to 10 years. 65¢ and 75¢ were 85c and 95c. Gowns in sizes 4 to 14 years. Slip over models, 95¢ and $1.50, of cream net, were $13.95. were $1.50 and $1.95. Button models, 95c, $1.75 and $1.95, were $1.45, $2.75 and $3.50. 100 spring weight wool coats, divided into three lots: Homespuns, $11.50, were $17.50. ; Regulation navy blue, $15 were $19.50. Polo cloth, $19.50, were $24.50, Straw hats, fancy trimmed. . $1.95 to $6.95, were $2.95 to $8.50. Misses’ Blouses, $5 A varied assortment—of white voile. French hand-made, were $9.95 to $14.50. of Georgette in navy, brown or black, were $12.95 to $19.75, of crepe de chine, pink only, were $10.95. white voile smocks, were $12.95, Third floor, Old Building USED PIANOS—good pianos and player-pianos—are going at low prices and on convenient terms in our Spring clearaway. Piano Salons open. this evening until 9. First Gallery, New Bldg. New Curtains from Scotland Soft, cream colored madras curtains in two very attractive tterns havé just come over rom Scotland. . The ground is laid out in blocks, and the pattern at bottom and top is brought out in ay colorings—pink with , pin! with blue, and a combination of Tose and tan. 24 yards | with valance ready to hang. ‘ashable, $7. Fourth Gallery, New Bidg. Materials for Summer Frocks 50c and 60c yard FINE GINGHAMS — In smart, cheerful plaids, appro- priate for morning frocks and children’s dresses. Delayed shipment makes low prices pos- sible; 50c and 60c yard. Gr kan th gated A a charming, mercerized. ‘The ideal material for graduation dresses and cool afternoon frocks, as well as for dainty blouses; 50c yd. WHITE ORGANDIE—Sheer, finely woven and crisp in ap- Hestteany For the plain white rock, or used with pastel shades; 60c yard. Main floor, Old Building. Roasting in the oven of the electric range will be demonstrated by Mrs. Ada B. Vail, director of the Efficiency Kitchen, Thursday at 2.30 p. m. Seventh Gallery, New Bldg. ‘ Summer Ribbons 50c grades at 35c An Early Sale Taffetas, light and dark. Satins, blocked with self- color. Flowered ribbons in tasteful color combinations. Striped satins and taffetas. All particularly appropriate for children’s hair bows and sashes, and as trimming for summer hats and frocks. Main floor, Old Building. “Emery 4” Vacuum Cleaners Four cleaners built in four sizes, to suit distinct require- ments, ranging from a small apartment to a large institution, Easy to operate. . No confusion. No dust. Slight expense. Sold on Club Plan if so desired, ie $43.50, $50, $57.50, $70. Extra equipment, $12. Demonstrations given. Seventh Gallery, New Bldg. 130 Women’s Wraps coat lines. Of collared and cuff at $39.50 Originally from half as much again to more than three times this price Every wrap in this sale has its season for service before it. Every wrap is smart and wearable—nothing extreme, noth- ing bizarre. Each is as practical as it is smart. Materials and workmanship are above reproach. A rarely fortunate purchase Tricotine, Bolivia cloth, serge, silvertoné, polo cloth. Conventional coat styles. Enveloping wrap models, Wraps for travel, motoring and smart trotteur wear. Great enveloping collars. Yoke effects.’ Two-cape effects. In tan, brown, midnight blue, and other spring shades. Sports wraps of brushed wool or with brushed wool collars, In high colors, and in gray, tan and brown. Natural-tone polo cloth, long and three-quarters length, We show three of the wraps with cocoa colored silk-duvetyne. The lin- ing is of beige satin. ‘The wrap in the centre is of gray brushed wool, with a great collar of blue and gray brushed wool, $39.50. The bee wrap is of fine soft , Made on cape wraj Sad Lunn sbtenvinied saves md @ great draped collar, Linings, finishing, and small details of these wraps are all in- dications of the Tigh pe of workmanship and mat these coats embody. Second floor, Old Building French Perfumes Reduced in Price Coty’s L’Origon Extract, $9.62 size . | Tax included,” At the extreme right is a wrap of fine tricotine, made on smart beige color, it is Coty’s Rose Extract, $9.62 size.... Houbigant’s Ideal Extract, $8.58 size. . es elques Fleur Extract, $10.40 size... . Main floor, Old Building Down goes the price of 325 Men's High-gra Now $55 to $65 in regutar stock— Vy Men’s ~ even The Cordovan 150 pairs more at the same price Plain shoes and Oxfords, incomplete size groups, were $12.50 to $14 pr.; Thursday, $9.25 pr. i a ays Thursday—... Men’s suits in our Burlington Arcade stock— Wanamaker standard suits from the first stitch to the last button. size. Reduced to $49.50 because some broken, de Suits $49.50 lines are You will observe —a genuine reduction. $14 to °16 Shoes, *9.2 417 pairs of our tan brogue shoes and Oxfords 100 pairs genuine cordovan Oxfords in the lot Sizes 5 to 11. Widths AA to D ‘ The only words that need be added-- and 7 they express the obvious—are: COME EARLY, j Burlington Arcade floor, New Building. —that the patterns bear the unmistakable ear- marks of refinement; that the models are ac- curately designed; that the linings and trimmings . are excellent throughout; and the little details of workmanship, such as buttonholes, collars, ed; and inside seams are finished in a way that in- dicates first-quality clothing. Fabrics are flannels, worsteds, cassimeres and cheviots—but not every fabric is available in every Enough for 325 men who reall practise logical economy, This is a desire to OOD sale 4 The French last