The evening world. Newspaper, August 3, 1920, Page 6

~ Award Should Noi Affect P Ordinary Consumer Much, 7 WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.—Govern- : departments, and capecially the it of Juatioe, are preparing to inteantly ang attempt on the Of producers, manufacturers or to grofiteer by increasing prices @P @ result of higher freight rates, ” Offetals to-day declared that the in- us Grease should have no apprectadle effect em the prices of the vast majority of Pings which the ordinary consumer Jett Lanck, consulting economist '|hat onse the tnorease will te: patd quthority on the cost of living, IPE. department that no apprect- fin the cost of necessities to-day suygested that o t@ the absorp- 1s rate increase by daesic indus- moet antnentanans z EVENT va WORLD, TUE — 84 4, leno. id wohl but even In this extreme case 8 40 per cent. Increase in freight rater should add comparatively little t) the cont of manufacturing four art ing it on the market. Thus, in the freigh@oharme tor hauling a barr of flour from Minneapolis to Phila phin was only 84 canta, with selling at about $14 per barrel AW per cant. Increase In freight ‘ate would ther add, aa a maxi- UM, only I conta to the legitimate cost of @ barrel flour carried from Minneapetia to Phiiadelphia, Bimilag oouditiona exist In the case of clothing, In 1910 the freteht rate On @ 80 ault lothes for such an unuaually long haul ae from Chicago to Los Angeles was only 22 centa. The great Induatries of the country could amply afford to deduct the tn. reaaed froticht rate from the price of their products, thus allowing the com- modity to reach the retailer at the sume price as former the: entirely by purchasers of those ex- porta in other tries. There is the very considerable item of the freight on materials and products of al) kinds bought by the Federal, State and municipal Governments which ia Paid through taxation. Coal ja one commodity the price of whioh will be directly and appreciably increased by the advance in frolglt rates, the increase ranging cents to $1.86 per ton, but does not make a very grea’ in the annual budget of family. The increase tn freight rates should have no appreciable effect on the prices of the vast majority of things which the ordinary consumer pur- chases. This is so for the reaaon that, | in the case of almost all ordinary com- modities, the coat of tri at present such a neg thelr selling price an inorease of even 40 per cent, freight rates would be an unimportant addition, This fact is brought out clearly when an analysis is made of the nell- ing prices of almost any commodity in relation to the cost of transporta- ich commodity, Thus, in the average household budget meat m1 ur By #0 doing ng thelr excons fourth and would sti have left their full normal profit and three-fourtha or more of the ex com prom which they are now making, items of family consuming about 400 pot of meat per year, In 1919 the ner, wholesale price of meat in Kastern cities was about 21 cents per pound and the average retail price almost twice as much. At the mime time the freight rate per pound for a haul of 1,000 miles, which {s well above the average haul, was lees than seven-tentha of one cent, Even when liberal allowance ‘a made for the other transportation conts entering into the final price of meat, such as the han'ing of the cat- * to the slaughter house, the haul- ing of food for the cattle, &c, It geems clear that the total transporta- tion costs in a pound of meat ts at LAST 3 DAYS FORCED SALE! Must Realize Cash Wardrobe, Dress and Steamer KILLED BY CHICKEN THIEF. Bayside Farmer Henhoune He Wai morning in the Flushing Hospital of stab wounds supposed to have been In- (feted by a chicken thief, For a month &wetkowaky, who had ainall farm, had been missing chiok- ena, Ho Inst ight he hid himeelf fn the chicken house with the idea of catching the thieves. About miinight hia daughter, Mary, heard him groun- ing, On wong io tne chicken coop found hin "unconscious with a atal wound over the right eye He died Without regaining consclouanens Rosstan © em Reneh Us 8. SAN FRANCISCO, Aum. 3.—The steamer Yomel Maru, chartered by the American Ked Cross, arrived here yea- terday from Vladivostok with 760 Rug: finn children en route to thelr homes in and near Petrograd from whieh they were taken when the revowilen awept Rursia. } Theodore Swetkowaky, No, 230 Prince =| Btreet, Bayaide, L. 1, died early this \ DAY, AveU Store Closes at 5 P, M. Closed Saturdays During July and August Lord & Taylor 38th Street ~-FIFTH AVENUE— 39th Street Mail and Telephone Orders Filled—Phone Fitsroy 19000—Ask for Telephone Order Desk. Attracting Much Attention Is the Annual August Sale of Furs It fe so very true that “nothing succeeds like suo cess,” We sent our men searching the markets for fine furs months ago. They came back witha truly successful collection, consisting of coats, wraps, scarfs and muffs, All Examples of the Values Hudson Seal (dyed muskrat) Coats —46 inches in length; deep shawl collate and flare cuffs of nrg unusually smart Hudson Seal (dyed muskrat) Coats —4o inches in length; deep shawl collar and flare cuffs cet Hudson Seal (dyed muskrat) Wraps Of excess pruiits. His atate- ated W. Jett Lauck. i Meteta have’ been, nen large tn rail. wReSrided the railroads had t present not over 2 cents, A 40 per are advance Fall models—all are cent. increase in freight rates, there- fore, would add lens than 1 cent per pound to transportation costs and, at the maximum, should add no more than the same amount to the retail selling price. In the case of a bulky commodity —go inches in length; stunning model 75.00 ii i priced especially low for August. Fourth Floor TRUNKS nit it Seeecicuiy"ssancae proves te fw tomewhat higher than Tn the cen All Prices Smashed to Less VALUES TOMORROW IN SUMMER APPAREL Than Wholesale Manufacturers’ Cost This is an opportunity of a lifetime, if you have any idea fe ga a trunk, bag or suit case geet i= » LARGE SIZE Women’s Tub Skirts White Gabardine Women’s Cloth Capes Navy Blue Serge Misses’ Jersey Suits WARDROBE GUARANTEED = Splendid Values at and Surf Satin In Several Models ip Actual 5.00 $7.50 Pe Val $5: . "HIS TRUNK VyyomEN who need a light- | Navy, brown, black, and heather I the ccontinued deniand) fax ‘ AS ILLUSTRATED weight Wrap for outing | mixtures In rich Fall colorings, White ‘Tub Skirts is any cri- industries” mada, proliminary ‘to tho Made of hard fibre, guaranteed. trips or coo! evenings, or whe are F you ate a Vacation Girt or | terion, the pepular mid-Summer tation of the railway empioy-| You may squeeze through, ‘ ‘ ae ia axe ~ aS Tnanufactunra |the Summer without one— igs $ 1 250 meas fee a will be mie apes aetlsrally goes ne costume for the woman who goes _ Sane ted oe aadruneg im| But if you're looking | Special pi pe Tze Seb rH EE ARSW SREP MOR C\ ene Jersey Suit, light-weight encugh | in for sports and outdoor activities ‘ mame Cer to tee poke + scape why es profit by FULL SIZE popular Capes for which there has | {or immediate wear or later it | is the Sport Skirt with a blouse 4 ln Sat, tareembantic to sesame|the reductions been continuous demand all sea- | will be just the thing for Fall *h White Sport ¢ bregum fn deaiiag withthe n- Many of our men’s suits|| WARDROBE travel and sports or to start | Frets: ae Met Ble son, Skirts are of excellent quality ma- terial, in a variety of smart models med now $50 to $75 are suitable the season at college. for year-round wear. Hes 12 hangers, shoe pockets, laundry bag: made of hard vulcanized fibre, steel Cut Bolivia in is imposed on corners, all hand riveted. The jacket will be an admirable . | porrme 8 & fovnlt of the Inter-| — Roagrs PEET COMPANY Gussaiead aS Veer, Tans and Browns, substitute for a sweater with your | with novelty pockets, . patton of the finanalal problem of the | Broadway ‘ Regular and Navy Serge tub skirts, and you can wear the | trimmed, and broad belts. gap lll . at 13th St. “Four at 34th St. $ 50 jaunty litte skirt with your stock of ae Or 818 per family socrcs lage Convenient Value ; Summer blouses. Close Oa ; ne a matter of fact the increase in | Browdway Comers” Fifth Ave. | $69.50. Special $24.50 To Close Out rates - Tuxedo model with Sport Silk Skir:s COWHIDE TRAVELLING Smart styles, many silk lined, all hand- pinch back, cross belt $9 75 SUIT BAG and patch pockets. . somely tailored—yalues that are really worth attention, A group of excellent values in beautiful novelty materials. TMrd Floor CASES Genuine Cowhide, $115 | 9G 50s3% & COME IN WHILE OUR STOCK ists RIALTO LUGGAGE 259 West 42nd [rex Wer of Bway Near 8th Ave. OPEN EVENINGS Sizes to 18 years, Third Floor Turd Floor, Beach and Bathing -Caps and Hats Unusually low priced ‘OU’LL want one of these fetching bits of head- gear for your next trip to the beach. They’re irresistibly becoming, in novel styles and’ lovel colors, and we have a large assortment from whic to make your choice. Priced in groups, for advantageous selection— $1.95 $2.95 $3.45 Skull and Divers’ Caps Pure gum rubber 15c and 39c Women’s Porch Dresses Special Purchase of the Well-Known Makes of ‘Dix,’ Queen" and “S. E. B.” OMEN demand just the little style touches and careful finish in their Morning Dresses that these popular makes represent. The materials are Ginghams, Tissues and Voiles. The Prices Are Exceptional— $3,95 $5.45 $5.95 Summer Lingerie Envelope Chemises—Batiste, in flesh or white, trimmed with lace or embroidery; or tailored models, em- broidered Bodicea—Fine quality Satin, trimmed with fine laces, ribbon straps. Several Hundred Boys’ Bathing Suits To Clear Away Immediately $2.65 $3.45 High grade worsted bathing suits, one-piece and coast models, in solid colors and heather mix- tures, sizes 4 to 16, Let the boy finish out the season with a new suit. The Way to Wash Your Beach Bags Novelty Bags of rubber Bathing Suit Bags, lined Tourists’ Cases, cretonne, rubber lined,..,.., Satin Petticoats White Tub Satin, scalloped or hemstitched on the bottom, panelled front and back. Beoond Fioor. Boys’ Athletic Underwear Less Than Current Prices "es is an opportunity to stock up the boy’s wardrobe with extra values in Athletic Un- derwear of the most practical type for active, growing lads, Union Suits and Separate Garments Knee-length and sleeveless, made of cool, comfortable Nainsook. 85c each You can seldom find underwear of such quality et this price, Fourth Fiocr Kirkman’s Soap Powder dis- solves rapidly in hot water and is unequalled for washing dishes, sinks, bath tubs, floors, and for all rough household cleaning. The same honest quality as found in Kirkman’s Borax Soap A Special Sale of Boys’ Straw Hats Still a good assortment of straw hats, in all sorts of styles and colors, for the boy from 3 to.8 years, TVinely finished hats in every particular and marked to close out quickly at $1.85 and $2.85 Fourth Floor Lord & Taylor FIFTH AVENUE Clearance of Women’s High Shoes $8.65 UCH a low price for such good shoes. should surely buy now for Fall wear. all sizes in the assortment. You Not There are shoes of black kid, gun metal, tan calfskin, patent leather and colored leathers. Socond Floor | 38th Street 39th Street