The evening world. Newspaper, August 4, 1920, Page 5

‘BRON TO FIGHT | NEW GAS HOLDUP STATE WL A Boost of Rates From $1 to $1.50 Now Followed by 25-Cent Raise. Court action Is being prepared by law officials of the State, city and Bronx County, in an effort to block the plans of the Bronx Gas and Efec- tric Company for $1.76 gas. “The Attorney General, Corpora- tion Counsel and District Attorney Martin's forces in the Bronx are all being Invoked and are et present planning an injunction to’restrain this company,” sald George T. Van Valken- berg, President of the East Bronx Gas Consumers’ Protective Aasocta- tion. “In addition to this we are call- ing upon the various taxpayers’ as- soclations in this section for a meet- ing this week at which plans will be made to protect the interests of the nine thousand farailies affected by | people will leave as fast as they can this latest boost im the price of gas. weeks ago they applied to the Pub- Service Commission for permis« sion to Taine the rate 25 cents more. This application was denied, but In the Untonport Taxpayers’ Associa- spite of that they have announced Point, the higher “I have been im toucn with sev- Hie eral organizations, Among them are tion, East Bronx, Clason Throggs Neck and Van Nest Tax- “*Y Untonport Social and resented. thing to the limit. take away our property out here, find homes somewhere else.” Assistant District Attorney Peter payers’ Associations, and with the 4, Hatting, who !s acting prosecutor, Welfare and Felix Dixon of Mr. Martin's staff, League. All these bodies will be rep- conferred yesterday with Abraham 8. r, Fed. We propose to fight this bogs ra egies In the Fed-| Royer Cavallaro, nineteen, of No. 61 It the gas com- day with George F. Nicholson of the i f the | ciary, the story of a clever capture pany 1s sustained they might as well Cornorane Cubile Service Commis. |made by @ private citizen came to Mr. Hatting said he had in- |'eht, clean out our homes amd abandon structions from Mr. Mart this section of the Bronx, for the on vacation, to take action as soon dictment alleges, at Eighth Street and &s authority could be found for tt, sion. CATCHES ALLEGED te as beginning last Sun-| Learns Fugitive’s Pistol Is Not Loaded and Throws Him to the Ground. out to Cavallaro: “Hurry up! ‘ was rapidly growing, Runoin, Gant Mth Street, on a charge of bur rapidly grow 9 Gol who is] On the morning of July 20, the in- Avenue C, wallaro tore from the groun throat of Annte Beckman of No. Fifth Street a diamond lavalliere valued THIEF BY TRICK | at $200. Morris Goldatein, twenty-one, — of No. 618 Bast Ninth Street, started running In the same direction, calling With the Indictment yesterday of |had drawn @ pietol and was flourish- ing it at the pursuing crowd, which tetn pinioned ore him to the George A. Hefter, of the Union- port Taxpayers’ Association, called the boost the boldest outrage every attempted by a Public Service Cor- poration, | “They made an application some time ago before Justice Mullan in the Bronx Supreme Court,” said Hefter, {f “to enjoin the District Attorney, At- [i torney General and Cor,oration Counsel from ‘interferingewith them in their effort to raise the price of their gas, then $1 per thousand. They produced figures then to show |W that they would be getting a fair re- |1¥ turn on their money if they were per- mitted to raise thesrate to $1.50, hold- ing that the dollar gas law which applied in this section was confis- catory. Justice Mullan ruled with the gas company and there is now pending an appeal.” Mr, Van Vaikenberg, who is at- tached to Comptroller Craig’s staff, took up the narrative from, here. “They charged the $1.60 rate last August,” he said, “and the people be- came reconciled to it pending the the appeal. Several decision of TokaDoriall, Broadway. and Sons, Business Hours, 9 ts 5; Closed Saturdays All Day. AUGUST SALES IN EVERY DEPARTMENT « SPECIAL CLEARANCE PRICES FOR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY | 4 COMPLETE CLEARANCE SALE OF WOMEN’S SUMMER RIBBED UNDERWEAR Formerly 55c to 3.25. Entire stock of Vests, Tights; WOMEN'S LINGERIE DEPT. (Second Floor) GOWNS, SKIRTS AND ENVELOPE CHEMISE. A new and attractive lot. Excellent quality cotton materials, luce or embroidery trimmed. Values RO BOO LORs ccc seseesvessteey 1.69 ENVELOPE CHEMISE and BLOOMERS Finest quality Jacquard silk mixed materials in attractive tailored models, Values lo 3,75 for....2,10 VACATION REQUISITES in TOILET ARTICLES Woodbury's Facial Soap; 25 cake for ........ teeeee Dioxogen, 10 2-8 oz. bottle MOR: GOCE TOR cnc sciasecinrneis 30 Pompeian Face Powde 50c box fe .40 Loco Castile Soap, reg. 18¢ cake; B cakes in box for. evans sal Absorbent Cotton, sterilize 1 Ib. rolls; reg. 55c; for......65 .45 SILK GLOVES eth + 19 2.10} fine quality, 16-button leng y “Kayser's” make; ail] Milanese silk Combination Suits. All well known makes. An early selection |, is advised for there is not évery size in every style, »| combinatic izes. y Acg. 8.25 grade for........4. 2.69 August Clearance Sale’of Men’s Wear EVERY SHIRT, UNDERGARMENT, PAJAMA, BATHING SUIT, ETC., must go to make room Men’s Shirts, ik White or colored, soft, stiff or detached cuffs, some with collars attached in fine prints, woven madras, silk mixed and all silk. 8.00 and 3.60 Shirts for...... 2.19) 8.75 and 4.50 Shirts for.s....2.6) 4.75 and 5.60 Shirts for...... 3.351 Union Carter’s, Cooper’s & Superior, value to 4.50 | £0) UR OCI ir eri nea) SAB Checked Nainseok Unien 2.00 qual. for 1.75 2.50 qual. for 2.15 or stout drawers, value WHITE COTTON, short sk drawers, value 1.50 for. MEN’S BATHING SUITS, all pure worsted, heavy quality, sizes to 46, value'8.50 for............ MEN’S PAJAMAS, “Unive lines of highest grade values to 8.50 for...... PEQUOT SHEE GREATLY REDUCED IN PRICES An extremely high grade with an enviable reputation for dura- || |]} bility and general satisfaction. 45x36 inches, Regularly 3x90 inches, Regularly 63x99 inches, Regularly 72x99 inches, | Regularly 81x90 inches, Regularly FmaDorheld Sone, Broadway. om Goth Sea | ; - Bthana Bth Sts.|f Sale Price 35c to 2.10 Bloomers, Corset Covers. and TRAVELING BAGS Black long grain cowhide; leather lined, reinforced corners; 8 pockets; 16,17 and 18 in.; values to 15.00 4 fOthasg icin aua feats ter: 11.95 DANIELL'S LACES Hh). Chiffon Cloth in’ black, white and colors, 40 in, wide; value 1 Round Mesh Val. 10 in. .80 yd. for . 65 French Round Mesh Val. in Matched Sets; value 1.10 doz. yds. for... ,80 SALE OF HAIR BOW RIBBONS Rich quality Taffeta Ribbon, 5 in. wide, very desirable colors in this lots reg. value 65 for............. ¢ TO CLEAR AT ONCE | FINE COTTON VOILES All our broken assortments of high grade imported and domestic Voiles. Exquisite styles and colorings; values TBO VRBYR) foresicscaecais 7 SUMMER FOULARD SILK AT HALF FORMER PRICES All silk, superior quality, In @ large variety of desirable styles and colo ; formerly 8.60 yd 17 bs SOR ea ALL NO CREDITS Franklin Simon & Co, Fifth Avenue, 37th and 38th Streets WILL CLOSE OUT THURSDAY A Limited Quantity of _ Women’s and Misses’ Smart Silk Sports Skirts For Golfing, Tennis, Motoring or Walking 750° | Former Prices *15.7> to §22,%° F the season’s fashionable silks in pastel or sports colorings. Washable Cotton Skirts | 3.00 Former Prices 6.75 to #12, \ VARIETY of desirable models in white cotton fabrics or colored linens, ia CoTTON TRICOTINE COTTON VENETIAN Corton GABARDINE LINEN NO EXCHANGES FEMININE SKIRT SHOP—Fourth Floor, 350 Sun or Rain Umbrellas, bakelite rings, bakelite trimmed handles with silk cord loops in colors or plain black; value 8.95 for for new fall shipments. 5.50 and 6.75 Shirts for, 7.25 to 10.00 Shirts for, 12.00 to 18,00 Shirts for, Suits, fuits, value 2.25 for 1.39] ], Rocking Chair Union Suits. 2.85 qual. for 2.35 Shirts and Drawers, “Otis’’ Make BALBRIGGAN, long or short sleeve shirts, reg. 3.00 qual. ‘for 2.65 1 4.25 qual. i for 3.65 |i] Drabitoresscissecsc 95c eeve shirts and reg. one or two piece, —) a rsal’’ make, broken pajamas, all sizes, TS AND CASES An unusual opportunity. Sale price 59 Sale price 1:98 Sale price 2,20 Sale price 2.45 Sale price 2.50 5th Avenue Justice —Co-operation—Economy—Energy—Service dames MeCreery & Co. 34th Street New York,Welcomes the Knights of Columbus Men, Here’s Another -- McCreery - Shirt Sale ON THURSDAY Also— It, is no longer necessary to employ argument or per- suasion in regard to a McCreery Shirt Sale. An announce- ment suffices. Men have come to know that a Shirt Sale here means the very best values obtainable. This time it’s Cotton Shirts—fine woven Madras, Printed Madras, and Percale. There is an excellent assort- ~ ment of patterns made in coat models with soft French cuffs, finished with five Pearl buttons. Men’s Union Suits $1.20 “=~ Irons can Press my Trousers” Leahey’s Heatless Trouser Press Presses your Trousers by an automatic, heatless method that removes baggy knees, smoothes wrinkles and gives a knife-like crease from belt to boot. A presser, a creaser, a stretcher and a hanger that keeps them always protected from dirt and moths—all com- bined in one. $1.25 now pays for pressing bills all your life. Just the Thing to Take With You on Your Trip. There May Not Be a Tailor There! (Notion Department) dames McCreery-& Co. - 5th Avenue . 34th Street 7 5th Avenue Justice—Cooperation—Economy—Energy—Service James McCreery & Co. 34th Street * ON THURSDAY Just the sort for the prospective vacationist. They are splendidly made of pin-check Nainsook in sleeveless style, knee length. They are of ample cut. (Main F' loor) A Remarkable Sale 1500, All Leather Hand Bags To say this is a remarkable sale is putting it mildly, It is nothing short of extraordinary! Modish Hand Bags and Envelope Purses of fine hand-tooled Persia Antique, Cobra,’ Alligator, Beaver or Morocco Grain Leathers are of- fered for a price that hardly covers the actual cost of making. Many are Black, though several beautiful, soft shades are well rep- resented, Some have inside framed compartments, others are fitted with purse and mirror, All are lined with Silk Moire. (Main Floor) and Envelope Purses > ‘" |SUNDAY WORLD WANTS WORK MONDAY MOKNING WO at lle Wan Se eee