The evening world. Newspaper, May 27, 1920, Page 13

MUNICIPAL DOCKS, MODERN MACHINERY CAN SAVE THIS PORT jes of Baltimore, NEW YORK TY MUST “TREEITSELFTOWN "TAK PORTLEADERSHP (Continued from Third Page.) “The loading factl superior to those of New York. They have better plers and can handle ships quicker than we can in New York—it's simply a case of the turtie catching up with the swift hare.” This statement was made to-day by T. G. O'Neill, Superintendent of ‘ira fic for 'W. R. Grace & Co., who rut a line of steamships to the west coast of We worked along that line patiently | line of steamah nd tactfully and we accomplished our | Pf), task. brought to Ne speak, they ha cargo in little or no time. there are far superior to ours — they are bigger and more commodious. “Businessmen throughout the Nation are fast learning these facts and they will be loath to again experience th delays and slow methods of this We are away behind in our meth handling ships. “In Justice to the port, however, it must be said our water front property me to all ports from New York New Orleans and I know whereof I he continued, "In Philadelphia “Our “next job was to make avail- Able to this business administration, ‘without prejudice, the technical knowl- edge of shipping men and exporters ‘who actually used the port. We ac- complished that, too. ‘ “Now we have a thorough busi- ness administration of the harbor ‘with the State Commission, the city Administration, the shipping inter- ests, the business interests and the railroad {nterests working together in complete harmony. Without this eo-orlination we couldn't have pro- @ressed very far. “Our port 18 have sallroad connections and are equipped with every labor saving and * mechanical device required for thor- oughly efficient operation, Our facil- ities ape equal to the demands of the ‘business of the port, but we are plan- ning years ahead because we believe that when the inevitable reconstruc- been difficult to get space for piers. In Philadelphia etl y Le im modern piers and trected cranes, modern. Our pliers) what few modern devices we ha’ privately owne “If the Municipal Government of New York would do something in the pier moved. “On busine: more will be congested to-morrow.” Rene hiting!, New York manager of the Three Star Line, a French steam- ship line gee | to-day when asked t facilities of New York, Baltimore and Newport News: ccount of the atrike the more we do tion period arrives the shipping boom will be so tremendous that we shall have to be away ahead of the pro- cesvion to keep from being run over. “New York can modernize her port &3 we modernized ours, if all the in- <eregts concerned will get together ad work in harmony. You have an tustanco here of what can be done in 4pvelopment in the Bush Terminal a wslvate enterprise. “You need a number of such cen- tralized groups of docks, warehouses and factories in addition to general waterfront improvement. You also need to cut down your port costs. In one item alone in San Francisco, . by amie with the pilots’ association, cut down jlotage charges 60 per cent. hen your harbor was leading the United States in tonnage it cost, say, 50 cents a ton to transfer freight from Perth Amboy to New York by barge, and, say, $1 a ton by rail. Now it costs more for the same transfer by barge than it does rall and the barge method is the most primitive and should be the cheapest method of transportation. “In Improving your harbor you will haye to bear in mind that you cannot standardize piers as to equipment and machin It would seem that the main thing is to put up cranes and transfer cargo from the ship to the dock or the railroad car or vice versa, put there are many factors entering into the transfer of” freight which must be considered before permanent improvement can be made. “On some of our San Farnelsco docks, for instance, the railroad tracks are depressed so that, the floors of the cars are on a level wita the floors of the piers, exactly as the floors of your subway cars are on & level with the station platforms. On we run the cars on sur- are diverting ships to o} our experience is they dre loade unloaded quicker than in N Take, for instance, a flour you will find in Newport News they can load 1,500 tons a day, whereas in New York, under normal ‘conditions, { doubt if we could load 1,000. Down there they load from both sides of the er ports and w Y devices, whi we depend upon primitive siings loading from one side of the ship. The same applies to Baltimore and Philadelphia. “Philadelphia has especiall loading and unloading devices. few plers to compare with those on Delaware. There is danj York will lose SMOOTH lawns and trimmed hedges give the first impression of your home. Have-you proper arden tools to make the rst impression — favor- able? ‘ other doc! faco tracks. Ye have followed a plan of utiltz- ing certain forms of plers for certain . forms of shipping, Our Oriental traf- fle and our South American traffic are handled differently. In some in- stances for handling freight peculiar to our port we have installed special machinery. “All r modern harbor {mprove- ments have been paid for or will be paid for out of revenues. There was a time when we issued seventy-five year bonds to build a pier that lasted only twenty-five years, That day has gone. : ; “The interests represented in New | York Harbor are much more diversi- fied than those in our port, but these New York interests can be joined for the common good just as we joined interests in San Francisco that had been fighting each other or injuring each other by failure to co-operate | for many years,” HEDGE SHEARS The blades are of solid steel; easy to sharpen—and they keep their edges. $3.75 to $5.25, [Ewis& ConceR 457 STREET & SIXTH AVENUE NEW YORK Figare Your Own Savings’ 17,000 Pairs SUMMER OXFORDS At Radical Reductions | Fresh New Stock in All Seasonable Styles and Lethers $8:95 ° $9.95 ° $1 1-95 | Spdene Shes | *REGULAR PRICES AR HOT-STAMPT ON THB SOLES AT THE TIMB OF MANUFACTURB | In Manhatten i 21-23 Cortlandt street 80-82 Nassau street 1401-1403 Broadway and 131-133 West 38 street Philadelphia and Newport News are far } duties for the company have | cranes which dispose of a | Their plers Ee ja.of such tremendous value that It has | building line on a big scale a great | danger to our supremacy would be re- | n New York to-day the |f| sixty vessels, said | © compare the port || hiladelphta, he congestion here is so great we | ana I} o Fave | EAL LIE NS RA SRD CPS ‘John Waid Mens Shoes || - | In Brooklyn: 348 Fulton street poms Nagle fay ride rnny Libay ade fama) eee THE EVENI NG WORLD, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1920. Army Hammocks $2.85 color — made strong and durable of extra heavy Kbaki canvas. Finished with strong The Munictpal B. R, T, Subway and the Lexington Subway Both Have Stations in the Bloomingdale Building BLOOMINGD rope strands and loop. rd eter teers 59TH TO 60TH—THIRD TO LEXINGTON ALES _ONE BLOCK_FROM PARK AVENUE Rexo Box Cameras $2.45 A fine little camera—takes [Sgt 238%, with a bril- Surf Satin Bathing Suits Girls Coats $5.00 ible fi Bathing Necessities qaek es atk ors at Moderate Prices lined; rich cod, shades of Beach and diving caps, shoes, brown and capes, bags, garters—in large taupe. Ex- variety. cep tionally Becond F1007 ann good value, ———Second Floor C. B. Corset 95c A group of excellent corset Georgette Dresses , $17.50 Flags for Decoration Day $2 85 Sizes 2 to 6 years. There are Sets packed complete in boxes ‘2 good serges, pretty checks, consisting of 1 American Flag, Four practi- rich-looking ' velours — and 1 pointed flag pole with hal- many of these beautiful little yard and racket. cal, becoming garments were formerly a models, trim- great deal more than their 8 ft. x B ft. flag aa 7. 1th present clearance price. outfit complete m . colored pipe: 7: eres 4x6 flag outtit ing. Beach et days are bo ecedings™ gat Fox Scarfs 1x8 flag outfit ready! Sizes complete, reat $29.75 mat Wool and high grade cotton sizes—specially Printed silk American fla; Size 12x18, mounted on bla | with gilt spear. tattonery Dept.—Lew. Ave, Level. values—some in discontinued Disses for styles, some seconds; in low every occa- and medium bust, long hip; sion, and of \ with garters attached. Sizes all the fash. 20 to 36, ionable high No mail or phone orders, priced _mate- "i rials, Charm- nigircedh Saas ing ne design, - exquisite in finlsh, Woe White Repp mens and 4 misses _ sizes, \ but rot in all models, Tu b Skirts \ Georgettes Tricolettes SW ‘ Taffelas Tricotines $ 1 75 X z Foulards Jerseys Vary e008 Ten different models; round JCONd F 1007 a quality neck, square neck, short repp,intwo sleeves, long sleeves, tailored ee models, In white and lovely Sport Hats oe, On colors. Sizes 36 to 44, $ sizes up to Becond Floor. BandedSailors|| si'irch ——eSecond Floer, Girls White Skirts with Waist Tops 79¢c Gr model, size 6 to 14, ittle daughter cant have too many of these to wear with middy blouses, $2.98 These are the soft non- crushable hats so greatly in demand with outdoor days Summer weather. The als include wool, ribbon, and milan braid. The trim- mings are in yarn, hemp, rib- bon, duvetyn (imitation) and feathers. And the sport shades will be found. Two tones and cor- binations. smarter, Main Floor, Second Floor Heatherbloom Petticoats $2.69 Slip-on Sweaters ern $3.85 sortment of floral and Left over from plaincolored former sales — etticoats. these sweaters ‘Flounces were much withtucking higher priced; « and accor- alld r can cl dion plaiting. piv ult, jg Bungalow Dresses: $1.75 pen, Rose, Tur- Plain colored percales; some in a loose model, others with an elastic waistline, Crepe Kimonos: $1.75 Flowered crepe in a breakfast coat model—old rose only, trimmed with satin ribbon, quoise, Coral, Sizes 84 to 46, —— Second Floor Ribbons 47c yd. jecond Floor, The shades! ure white, pink, blue, maize, old rose and other delicate hues, $1.39 Good sateen, straight hemmed and hemstitched. Muslin Underwear Dept, Becond Floor Dutch Rompers $1.59 These are for girls cut, Matin Floor quality, for womens Childrens Nainsook Union Suits 65c only. aged 2 to 6 years, : Made of tthe big: pockets, the mat Childrens Unton Bleach and full bloomer cut, bees buiie scl read mercerized the Jaunty green ore table damask, chambray. trim- quality nain- $1.66 each, mings are quite the sdok and The size ts Only ten dozen, l 4 white pin Children's Beach Suits xf ry *” checked = mus- $1.25 hip lin, All elzes. What they'll need for Deco- ration Day picnics, Fifteen dozen of these dearest little suite: Low neck, short sleeves; straight or bloomer fashion cut, Sizes 2 to 6 years, Boys Shirts & Drawers 39¢ First quality white mesh shirts and drawers. All sizes. ‘ain = Floor. An unusually ing patterns, ain Bloor, Hemstitched Damask Tablecloths, Linen Finish, $1.94 Each mS White, with eyelet embroidery. nearer a Floor, Womens Union Suits 69c Well French band or crocheted top, in either tight knee. Regu- lar and EXTRA sizes. Cotton Jersey Bloomers: 39c Pink only. full and comfy. Main Floor, cut, with loose or Cut Black Satin Charmeuse yd., $2.59 ° 1200 yards of all-silk bro- 86 inches wide; lustrous W hite Sateen cade ribbons; for sashes, satin face, heavy quality, P a har Powe, girdles, Sane nok for suit: capes, — skirts, ags, vestees; these 6-inch- ate, ich blac! etticoats wide ribbons are beautiful. toeass tree 28a Yih Black White Broadcloth Shirtings., Yd.: $3.29 82 Inches wide; extra heavy mens blouses, launder perfectly. shirts, ete; will In white Odd Soiled Tablecloths af durable qual- 64 Main Floor ity, great variety of charm- ir. square, BoudoirCaps 37c Dainty little caps of net, silk and lace. Collar and Cuff Set: 79c To make the new suit or the slightly worn dress a little Exceptional Values for Month-End Auto Tires Batavia Non- ‘Third Floor Colored Chambray Remnants 39c yd. . These mill lengths, from 3 to 10 yards, are a good quality, 82 in. wide and in plain colors only; blue or green, Check Gingham for Aprons: 27c Yd. 10 yards to a customer. All kinds of desirable blue and white checks, Main Floor Iced Tea Glasses Set 6f 6 Iced Tea or Lemonade Glasses with Spoons for $1.25 Set consists of 6 Iced Tea or Lemonade Glasses, in a pretty etched pattern, with 6 hollow stem glass spoons, in assorted col - en. Ave. Level Art Glass Domes: $10 . : = iE deelgs ant nt 89 nel ti Fitted complete tor gas Berne dome can had in electric, with 8 lights, at $12.00. Raa Ave. Level Towels and Toweling Large Absorbent Bath Towels: 38¢, 44c The slight mill imperfections, such as a drop thread, will not impair in the slightest the wearing quality ot these fine towels. Hemmed Huck Towels $2 and $3 a Dozen Only 600 dozen of these useful face towels, desirable for hotels and institutions, Also for hore use. They are white, with red borders.” Part-Linen Dish Towel- ing: All White, 23c Yd. Fifty pleces of this splendid fabric, soft and supple, for fine china, Sines and roller towels, It is half linen, On sale only as long as the lot lasts. Le We announce a remarkable sale of fiction of the better Kind at this extremely low price, Thousands of volumes, includ- ing popular books by well known authors, MAb FOOT enone Scrim and Marquisette 39c yd. 2,000 yards to sell at this price, “Double bordered, won- derful quality. Bamboo Porch Screens 4x8 ft., $1.89 Green or natural screens, 6 {t.x8 ft., $2.96, Cross stripe Dutch curtains, 1.35 Ready to hug charming colors. Third Floor a choice of ‘ Playing Cards ome on, Ave, Level nt view and achro- ee THA Floor, . Friday Mens and Young c Men’s Suits $27.85 * Plain blue serges, cheviots and good- looking © worsteds, cut the way you like them; in thi seasons best Fg -- Hosiery : eee ae Hosiery Lace openwork and Richelieu 5 lovan, navy and gray. Mill faults, Thread Silk Hosiery $1.69 Strictly first quality thread silk, with mercerized garter tops. Black and cordovan. Womens Fine Cotton Hose: 27c ‘ terns; dark and l , slightly { light shades; ideal ce only, slightly imper- io aeee "et Summer wear. Quarter, half or full lined. Sizes from 34 to 44 chest measure. Wonder- ful style, quality and value. Mens Onyx Silk Socks 69% Cordovan, suede, navy and white. Mens Cotton Socks: 29 ne and cordovan; fine qual- ys lain Floor Silk Moire Bags $3.47 Silk moire bags, of a good wearing quality, in the two most wanted col- orings, navy and black. Silver fin- ish frames, with chain handles, fitted with hang- ing mirror and center pocket. Main Floor Real Hair _ Nets 14 Doz. for 39c These sterilized hand-made Mens Perc Shirts: $14 Just 600. Well made shirts of lon g- wearing percale. At this remarkably low price you will want to buy several, A va- riety of neat striped pat- h terns. Some & TF) with collar at- § tached. — Sizes i 1344 to 17. i , b ’ ° Men’s T 28, b8c New Ties at Old ‘Prices 00 id mised nee ear in 3 ealth of | new Spring patterns, nets Beaty for every lover designs, womans coiffeur, will be pes and fig- snapped up at this unusually eureme eh ow | low price. Cap orfr. ge style; standard size; all colors, except gray or whi Notion Dept-—Main Floor, me Main Ploor Khaki’ Pants $2.35 Just the, thing, for fishing, camping and the great out- doors, All sizes,” i He: Odd Lots of Sheets and Pillowcases On aale only as long as each lot lasts. Seamless sheets, 81x90 in., $2.25 each Seamless Sheets, 72x99 in., $2.25 each Bonne Pillow Cases, 45x8814, 55c each This is a regular size. Main Floor, 25c Satin firish, durable, with red or blue backs. Easily handled, Poker, whist and some pinochle, Handy to take along for your week-end trip. OD, M00. L000) Keratol Tourist Bags $3.35 16 and 18-inch Tourist bags, of pervices ble keratol, In black only, Keratol Brief Cases $2.75 Brief cases, of brown keratol, in the 10x16-inch size, equipped with part straps, lock and handle, Wash Suits / |i $3.38 ' + Main Floor 31-Piece Set $3.95 Only 609 Middy Oliver + Junior) Norfolk and Louse made vashable, materials; ran- teed fast color. Sizes 234 to 8. Main Floor Jewelry: $1.00°. 800 pleded'of hasorted Ie Oriental necklaces, American ware, each plece decorated with a plain gold bahd, attractively shaped. Set consists of the followin; pieces: 6 each Bread an jutter Plates, 6 Dinner, 6 every evening? Soup Plates, 6 Cups and aD a an Saucers, 1'Meat Dish. $3.95 Frepeh ts Malin P1007 oe