The evening world. Newspaper, April 30, 1920, Page 14

ee eT ae ee eeenti to Following, are the questions and for to-day: S N. W—in April, 1919, my rent Was $13, and by March, 1920, the a a had raised mo to $17; this ” y coming he is going to raise me $19. The raise is almost 50 per ‘What are my rights? _ Answer—The law presumes the in- to be unjust and oppressive, you bave the right to refuse pay on thic ground and allow the cipal Court Judge for your dis- to fix an equitable rent. Tho presumes an increase of 25 per or less over what the tenant pald before to be a just tise. Be VG to suly 1, 1919, 1 pasa i a month for my smal fiat in n . 1, 1920, the rent $5, and now I am in- an additional $2 a month will imposed on me on May }, making b tote) increase of $7, in less than a fear. ‘This is more than a 50 per cent. ‘Can you advise me what r J E Ragwer—A. 60 per cent. inorease tn than a iT is presumed to be ‘under’ the law. You have the diora brings you into court it will ‘sup to him to prove that the in-, is fair. IRS, R. 6.—On Sept. 1, 1919, April 1 if you do not wish to pay at you rotest it-and have it adjusted The chances of your win- be raised to $1960. We have no date improvements; would we tified in refusing to pay this i? —Since the increase ts more twas A s to Rent Queries; _ New Laws Explained for ' Evening World Readers wim ne > {he Bvening World has obtained the services of a latwyer with long | 5 Was Seperience in landiord and tenant cases to answer questions arising | under the new tatwe againgt rent profiteering. difficulty with your landlord, or if you think your rental is being ine | ereased uzreasonadly, state your case briefly to the Rent Editor of The ‘Bvening World and an answer will be printed in this column, 1920, of $1,700 of the body. a That's because tion te ‘Sconst and workmans| SUPERIORS. If you are having any My landlord has notified me my rental will now be $3,000 instead When [ told him the law would not countenance such an in- crease he said the rent lawa were for tenement ‘houses only. course of action would you advise? r—Since your rent has not ‘been raised in two years you expect an increase, but it would seem 4 $1,900 increase is, unreasonable. Your best plan would be to refuse to sign the lease and when your land- lord summons you to court on “hold over” proceedings let him prove to the Judge by his expenses that the Ave afl been notified to Lounging and loafing, © dreaming or doing, SUPERIORS adapt them: selves to every tilt and twist straining at the shoulders; no bunching or gathering at the seat; no “parting at the ways” or seams with ee tod oy” Superior Wiverior tebris, superior sewing, superior work He's a “better” dealer if he sells leave our apartments in this building and none of us can find any place |to go to , wet relief? Answer—Yes. If other apartment an: flat hi “Refuse payment for May|are brought against you, sta’ an thus have the matter | predicament to the court and y nd have it ad-|be granted a stay of anywhe had almost a 50! in a year. It will landlord to prove he is n asking the tise, ‘The law esumes him to be unjust and un- fale, WILLIAM F.—1 am a monthly | pant with four smal) children anda | sold in Mareh. and the new|1 received a notice to vacate my | landlord told us the rent woule ment by May 1. So far I have | $30 beginning April 1. 1 paid been able to find “nywhere to rent, but I think it is too Would you advise mo to witho ment of the latest increase fo {attempts to evict yo satay of from thirty was §: i it was | Fo. Can you advise me what are | the proper steps to be taken? Answer—If you cannot find an ‘What may MANUFACTURING $790 $800 Nay $9.00 & S10°° SHOES Ww. L. las shoes are sold in 107 of our own stores di wearer. shoes are ey tkes shoe. values for the money in this country. W.L. name and the retail price stamped on the bottom guarantees the best shoes in style, comfort and service that can be produced for the price. ‘tamping the price om every pair of shoes as a ‘he quality of W. L. Douglas product is guaran- rection against high pies and unreasonable Ik teed by more than 40 years cayeriiacs in eae ' Eis its is only' one example of the constant en- fine shoes. The smart styles are the leaders in the leavor of W. L. Douglas to protect his custom- fashion centers of America. They are made in a ors. W. L. Douglas name on shoes is his pledge ‘well-equi that they are the best in materials, workmanship Nighest - , skilled shoemakers, under and style possible to produce at the price. Into tion and supervision of experienced men, all working every pair go the results of sixty-seven years with an honest determination to mak experience in making shoes, dating back to the time when W. L. Douglas was a lad of seven, pegging shoes, San Francisco than they do in New York. W. L. Douglas shoes are for sale by over 9000 shoe dealers besides our own stores. If your local dealer cannot supply A hete take no other make. Order direct from the factory. nd for booklet telling how to order shoes by mail, postage free. . . L. Dougias Stores in Greater New York: 847 Eighth Avenue. JERSEY CITY—18 Newark A: * 250 Wee a te. #HOBOKEN-—120 Washington There's no wi throughout! *136' . Gates Av | eNEWARK--831 Broad Street. 478 Fifth A’ , Cor. 11th S ie % SED Sachecne Recan *PATERSON—192MarketSt.,co: *% 449 Fulton direct from factory to the middlemen’s [ikea are eliminated. W.L. Douglas $9.00 and $10.00 factory at Brockton, Mass.,',by e the direc- @ the best shoes for the price that money can buy. The retail Wen are the same everywhere. They cost no more te your you may re from Cordon & Dikvorth || Qrance MARMAIADE We live in an eight-tamily unheated |apartment tn your immediate neigh- [% borhood and dispossess proceedings ren Street . | e UNION HILL—276 Bergenline Ave. Clark LN that ‘y> , size range Men’ Men’s Wing-Tip Shoes $1095° Regularly $15.50 There are 500 pairs. Every one is a Mc- Creery All- Leather shoe. While we state that they are . “regularly” $15.50, it can also be stat REDUCED from $15.50, for that was price up to yes- , 5 Our First Re-grouping of the Season Ne a, This is an end-of-season event in other stores—but not with us! Once our is broken, we turn the garments over quick} proposition over in your own mind quickly! S ‘ve been ! Turn this ‘55 and ‘60 Suits Now 43> |. Only 384 Suits! This Sale is virtually a “clean out,” but with this in its favor: the reductions come at the beginning of the season when you need the suits, not at the end when the suits need you. These particular garments can’t be made to-day for $43.50, let alone sold to you for that price. And if we were to ade them at their regular prices—$55 and $60 —we could still say that no other store was giving such absolute quality for the money. © you can see what it means to be able to buy them at $43.50. Sizes 34 to 42. dames McCreery & Co. 5th Avenue 35th Street Men’s Spring Top-Coats Regularly up to °65 To’ be frank, there aren’t enough of them to announce this Sale in larger space, but at there is, is almost a half - price proposi- tion! Taken from our own high priced groups. any are silk-trimmed. Sizes 34 to 42. , Second Floor Fifth Avenue 342STREET Broadway TOMORROW, SATURDAY IMPORTANT SALES Smart Capes & Cape-Wraps .' Heretofore to 49.75 28.00 Practical for everyday wear, chic enough for dressy wear, and particularly well tail- ored for a good deal of wear, these outer wraps will appeal to the well-groomed woman or miss who appreciates the oppor- tunity of effecting a saving without in the least sacrificing smartness. ot te Duvet de Laine, Goldtone, Velour, . Velonde and Camel’s Hair Cloth, soft and fine in texture — fashion capes gracefully draped or in full swinging lines with large collars and tie belts. The sports coats are very swagger. All sizes. Sparrow, Partridge, Clay, Tan, Vietory Blue, Navy. 300 Dainty Cotton Blouses 3.95 Values—Special at 2.95. For wear right now with one’s suit, and‘for cool wear on hot Summer days, one could hardly find any more refreshing or daintier than these. Sheer or- andie, batiste, dimity and voile are the materials, in a variety of tailored or \ A trimmed modes. Orchid, rose, blue, bisque, flesh,white. All sizes. DECISIVE SUIT a REDUCTIONS Heretofore to 69.75 38.00 True to the later modes of Spring, true all the way through in tailoring and true in quality of fabric, these suits at their reduced prices present unrivalled values. Rare grace of line allied with skilfully treated details stamp them at a glance as above the commonplace. Navy Blue Tricotine, Polret Twill and Twill Serge, in Eton, belted and strictly tailored types, a number embroidered or silk stitched with plain or accordion plaited skirts. Every woman and miss who is looking for a suit of indi- | viduality at a price that is moderate, need go no further than Orkin’s. e Reduced Prices In Silk Underwear Wash Satin Camisoles, ro;merly to 1.50 85. Flesh and white; six dainty models. Glove Silk Vests Satinay Bloomers Formerly 3.50 2.45 Formerly 4.95 3.75 Three models, hand embroid- Ribbon and tailored tops. ered, lace trimmed and tailored DECISIVE DRESS REDUCTIONS Heretofore to 49.75 22.00 — Charming fashions, up-to-the-minute in style and appropriate for street and afternoon attire. eve Chie models fashioned of finely woven tricotine, chiffon taffeta and beaded georgette. Silk and f collars and cuffs adorn many. in Eton effect, with accordion pleated skirts and Roman sashes. The assortment is varied, rarely two alike, but all women’s and misses’ sizes are here. Colors: Taupe, brown, navy and black. Pa