The evening world. Newspaper, June 3, 1920, Page 17

‘SHPPING BOAR ERTS TRAE T SOUTHERN PORT (Continued From First Page.) {) t) two-fifths of her remaining foreign gina during 1920. And Shipping experts agroe with The Eve- ing World that all the commerce jw leaving New York will remain mm of New York's breakdown, the porta to which it is boing verted because they are abie to dle it expeditiously and are mok- igg improvements which wii toke of even the extraordinary wth which has come to them by © Shipping Board has recently city. The routes established will in. Here is a fleet of 441,000 i permanently gained bf Baltimore d the bulk of this tonnage shoule located to the Port of Baltimore to over specified trade routes 63 ditional vessels averaging 7,000 tons Yi hve ‘been allocated to New York had the harbor facilities of the great- ygt national port in the world been ‘nple to handle it. /} }Admiral Benson, Mead of the Ship- ZBoard, sounded a note of vern'ng lew York in his address to the amber of Commerce of the United tes at Atlantic City a month ago. ‘He pointed out that the Govern. ment had invested billions in the merchant marine, that profitable op- tion of ships calls for ex dling, especially expeditio yund,” ‘in port and said perity of the whole country de- mands that foreign commerce be al- located to ports according to their terminal facilities; therefore, New York, having the poorest facilities on the Atlantic Coast, is receiving from tho Shipping Board the treatment | Jealled for by the conveniences she af- \iters to shipping. ‘Experts employed by the Shipping {Board have prepared maps showing tthe shortest distances from manufac. ring points inland to Atlantic and If seaports, These maps are he- fgg sent out all over the cvuntry for the information of shippers, with the suggestion that they utilize the information. | #Chambers of Commerce and com- Awjercial bodies in all Southern [Middle Atlantic seaport cities are flooding the South, the Middle West, the North Atlantic and New England manufactufing centres with litera- ture pointing out the breakdown of New York Harbor, and giving figures showing that they have the facilities for hahdling freight without delays and 1éss expensively than New York. ‘The result js apparent in New York, according to The Evening World's figures. NO ACTIVITY FOR NEW YORK IN CONGRESS. Every Senator and Representative from the Southern States with a con- stituency which would in any way be profited by the growth of Gulf or South Atlantic ports has been right on the job with the Shipping Board for months. They are rooting for their part of the country and against New York, There is no evidence of similar activity in behalf of New York on .tho part of Representatives in Congress from New York City. A significant manifestation of the desire of the Shipping Board to divert traffic from New York to other ports, and particularly Southern ports, was the appointment, a few days ago, by the Shipping Board of an Assistant Director of Operations with head- quarters at Savannah, Ga. MOTHER! “California Syrup of Figs” Child’s Best Laxative Accept “California” Syrup of Figs only—look for the name California on the package—then you are sure your child is having the best and most harmless physic for the little stomach, liver and bowels, Children love its fruity taste. Full directions on each bottle. You must say “Cali- fornia.” —Advt. His job, 5! THE EVENING W is to faciiitate the Ionding and un- loading and general handling of Ship- ping Board ships in Southern harbors. The Shipping. Board takes the stand that the congestion in New York Harbor and its antiquated facilities are hurting the business of the United sftes.. The shipping | Board managers know that the greater part of the traffic they are taking |e from New York and allocating to! it other ports will remain transferred forever, but they say that it Is up to New York to modernize her harbor and then, in a way of speaking, let nature take its course, In time, it is assumed, New York will, by the growth of new business, regain her lost tonnage. About the only encouraging in- formation The Evening World >a has been able to acoumu- j@ that the Shipping Board Op of obtaining from Secre- tary Baker the right to use the army at Hoboken, formerly occupied North German Lioyd and the merican Lines. By allo- piers to ships and ship- im a scientific way which has worked out along general lines, believed that relief from the jon could be obtained ALLEGED KIDNAPER CAUGHT. Labelle Boy Found in Another House in Buffalo, BUFFALO, June 8—Jean Valen- tine, alleged kidneper of - Bels,"tive-yearsold gon ot Baward La: of Atlantic City, was arcested here to-day. The child was not with Valentine, but he told the Police, the boy wae in house at 14 kinson it, Pain after Eating Loss of Appetite. Gas Heartburn Acid Stomach Dizziness Colic »’Cramps O?PENHEIM.GLLINS&G FULTON STREET—BROOKLYN The Season’s _ Smartest Sailor A MOST becoming tailored Hat. Made in rough braid, trimmed with folded georgette band and facing. The crown and edge of brim ate piped in silver. Re! = lief ELL-ANS FOR INDIGESTIO! - Colors and Combinations of Navy, White, Pearl, Cope n and Brown Special 8.75 wonderful val- ues and our customers and friends will find at this sale double the number of suits we have MENTER—New York—Newark—Broo! Mens and YounsMensSuits AT PRICES AS LOW AS THE LOWEST AND ON THE MOST GENEROUS TERMS OF CREDIT IN AMERICA BEGINNING TODAY READ TERMS AS WELL AS PRICES 3 Make the reduction yourself —the original price tag is O on every suit—cash or credit the price is just the same. Menter has just bought 6,000 men’s fine suits—these added to our regular stock gives us for this value-giving sale about 12,000 suits divided among our 42 stores. Menter’s Business Has Been Too Good This Season to Have Surplus Stock to Sacrifice We had none—but this big purchase bought at a great price reduction makes it possible for us to include in this sale all of our present stock of high grade suits. In this lot of super-excellent clothes are practically all of the newer snappy mod- els in Cassimeres, Cheviots and Worsteds for young men, as well as the more conservative styles for older men. Free alterations. No Blue Serges in This Sale BIG STORES This A $75 Suit for $56.25 $900 Down 4.00 a Week $3.00 Down Newark £0 YOu A $40 suit for $30.00 849° Down, PALM BEACHES, MOHAIRS AND ALL SUMMER SUITS INCLUDED IN THIS SALE 5.00 a Week New York Sale A 365 Suit for $48.75 3.00 a Week USE YOUR CREDIT 12's What $4.00 Down Brooklyn Means A $50 suit for $37.50 $2.00 Down Credit Is For In 42 stores in 42 cities tens of thousands of people know that Menter does not charge éxtra for credit—that whether one pays spot cash or buys on Menter’s generous terms the prices are the same. Menter expects by this sale to prove to thousands that we can sell men’s suits at as low a price as any store atywhere and at the same time extend fhe most generous terms of credit to our customers. Menter invites ad men, married or single, to open a confidential charge account and take advantage of the extremely low prices.quoted. Welcome! COME WE DO AS WE ADVERTISE New York Store 226 West 125th St. One Fight Up Open Beery Evening Brooklyn Store 435 Fulton St. One Flight Up Oren Saturday Evening Newark Store 149 Market St. One Fught Up Qpen Saturday Evening The only store thet salle the everstecks of the Nattonal Cleah & Sutt Co. Ne scanecetion with aap other store aBA FE LD, THURSDAY, JUNE 38, 1920. Extra Big Values in the final clearance of all National Spring Overstocks Prices Slashed! Costs, values and market conditions are not considered, this sale being based on just one big dominant idea: To sell every piece of the spring overstocks. Come, “See What You Savel’’ Tailore French Serges, Silk Taf- fetas, Poplins, Jerseys ond Tricotines, in wanted col- ors. 30 different models. Women's and/missss’ sizes. Values ‘almbst unbeliev- ably high. Choice, $497 Sample Waist 12 styles in_ the lot. Georgettes, Crepe Chines, Voiles and Pon- gees with hand embroid. ery, frills, tucks, beads, etc. Values we do not be. lieve you can duplicate. Wonderful Suit Value Wool Serges of good quality and ‘soft, supple Velours. Choice of 19 handsome mod- els. In ngvy blue, Pekin blue and taupe grey. Suits with catalogue prices of at Big bargains. “15% ————— Closing Out 211 Dresses Georgettes, Georgette Combinations, Taffetas, Satins, Satin Messa- lines, Crepe de Chines and some of Wcol Jer- Women’s and Low Record Coat Price! About 500 in the lot. Plaid Wool Misteren, Vicuna Cloths, Velours, Goldtones, Leather- ettes. In the styles pictured, and others. This season's models. For sport, auto and general wear. Choice of the lot at Silk-front Shirts The front and cuffs (the part that shows) of lustrous Silk in striped patterns or light solid colors, the body sleeves of matching Ls jé ton shirting. Some with separate collars. Coats to Go! \ \ Superior grade Coats of Velour, 4 Silvertone and genuine Cam. els Hair Cloth. The smartest and best Coats $10.00 ever did buy, we firmly believe. Many in the jaunty sport styles; all this Spring s models. This Big Clearance 18 styles at this price. Lustrous ,good quality Silks in practically all the eaves used for waists, Chambrays, Twills/Repps in whites, tans, blues and greys. Good quality fabrics; well made. A price that makes them New Yorks biggest values, 5,000 Pairs of Women’s and Misses’ Shoes---NOW Offering a wonderful selec- tion of patent, gun metal black or brown calf, grey, brown or black kid and white buck leathers; 20 models. $ 69