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taxes, and thereby the lacreases in salarices. “The people of this moat generous in thelr attitude to- ward pormitting the inoreased sal- aries that have been awarded to the city employees since 1918, The trath is that the people are taxed to death now. “For several years post, and par- thoularty the last winter, the Legis- lature passed mandatory tegisiation which forced the people of the city to pay milttons upon millions of dollars, with which the city administration has no power to Interfere, except to add it to the tax budget and Jet the rent and tag payers pay the in. creased rate of taxoe. “The papers and others that were the loudest in the advocacy of this mandatory legislation, which places additional millions of » burden upon the taxpayers and rentpayera of the city, are to-day the loudest in their denunciation of an increased budget, and I refer particularly to the New York World, The papers and the people of the city advocated an in- crease for the polices, firemen, street cleaners and olvil employees of the clty. ‘These increases were given be- cause the members of the Board of Ketimate and Apportionment be- Veved that the loyees of the city were ontitied to a salary sufficient to keap body and soul together. The increase added millions more to the tax budget.” "Whon Mayor Hylan mentioned The B New York World in his atatement, city have been | | TOBE ALLOWED IN 1921 IY BUDGET f, dition teacher the Mayor refers mandatory leialation.« Comptrotier yor Puts Through Resolu- | # tion to That Effect—Taxed } to Death Now.” ‘The Board of Estimate at its first : ' EASE ‘2021 budget making meeting to-day provide ‘adopted a resolution of Mayor Hylan fwhich provides that there shall be no increases in the new budget : the 20 per cant. inereane for ‘el employees getting $2,600 and unm der and a fiat $600 increase for those Tectiving over $2,600, which went into effect Iam August * ‘This means that unless.the Board ‘Of Estimate changes ite yoie before the ond of ita budget making sessions the firemen and police, who ask fay 4 $2,500 maximum, and the city em- connected with the Civil Ser- joe Forum will not receive their ad- Witional flat 10 per cent. increase. " Aldermanic President La Guardia and Manbattan Borough President ‘Curran, both Republicans, who ‘wtrongly favor the increases for po- Voe and firemen, voted against the ‘Mayor's resolution, At Qret Comp- ‘roller Craig refused to vote and the Jesuit was @ deadlock. In order to Taciitate Yhe work of the Board, however, the Comptroller finally voted for the Hylan resolution, although he %s in favor of a*fiat 20 per cent, in- ‘erease for all city employees, He in- iroduced & resolution to that effect, Svut the Hylan substitute defonted it | Those who yoted with Mayor Hylan were Comptrotier Craig, Brooklyn Lees memsngieniewresie oa os cGibbon & Cs. 1 AND 3 WEST 37TH ST. ‘NE DOOR FROM FIFTH AVENUS {THE QUALITY LINEN STORE": Offers nna eee rough President Riegelman, Bronx EXCEPTIONAL VALUES Prosiient Bruckner, Com- in Table Cloths—Napkins, Luncheon Sets, Guest Towels—Toweling—Scarfs, BEDS AND BEDDING Mahogany Poster Beds and Chifforobes Night Stands—Rockers. STEEL BEDS in Mahogany and Walnut or Bird’s-Eye Finish BLANKETS AND COMFORTABLES. STORE OFEN © A, M. TO 5.80 PF, M. FEN Gibbon for Quality Best & Co. Fifth Avenue at 35th Street Established 1879 Plaining his stand. He said he was plways {n favor of aiding faithful em- burden on to the tenant the tenant's rent.” oon- Friday—AN APPAREL OPPORTUNITY Women’s Coats &# Suits So low in price they can only be fairly compared with pre-war values no ne a RG ne EE SE ort ee ENTREE Tints AT SRT eT mR em Coats - 48.00 EW-FASHIONED coats at an ‘ te old-fashioned price. Smart i .loose back, belted front models . like that illustrated. Trimming of silk stitching, so much in vogue this season. Silk lined and inter- lined. Also belted-all-’round models. Mazeria/s—French suede velour, kitten’s ear cloth, Colors— Bedouin, brown, dryad, pineneedle, navy and black. Sizes—34 to 46. for Petite Women - - 48.00 Suits A interesting group of models chosen especially for the woman of youthful figure. Handsome fabrics —duvet de laine, velour, velveteen, with opos- sum, matria or French seal trimming, Sizes 34 to 38. THIRD FLOOR fe qrchases made to-gay will appear on bills rendered Nov. 1st. | You Never\Pay More at Best's ay ee eee Btore hours 9 A.M. tod P.M. } | Van Hart Shoes erfect ease for tired feet. They are built on safe and sane lines, making for both grace and comfort. | SHOES Srerep BY REPERTO 55 wearer sTREEr Our Only Btore in N. ¥, Clty «A, meana an $18,000,000 nd- | the budget, irrespective and other Increasen which budgetary saving if we play political city’s faithful servant. » in his attack on : alg and Bronx Pros|- | | | | oft | Value .60 yd., for. . ‘Envelope wrongs must be righted “Hut we simply can't effect a yee, Po- ‘on thie sort rran sald the laying ard and fast rule before » merits of individual tain classes of city employees, was a form of prejudament unfair to the Son Daniel, Broadway, : and Sons. NEWEST GOODS! Bthand Oth Sts. | GOOD NEWS FOR THE THRIFTY AND ECONOMICAL OUR STOCKS ARE FILLED TO OVERFLOWING WITH THE THE BENEFITS OF PRICE RE} TRIMMED MILLINERY (2d Floor) Trimmed Dress and R. -to-Wear Hate—A big assortment of charming models in Lyons Silk Velvet and Duve- tyn; also Panne Velvet. ‘alue 12.50, for Value 10.00, for,.... UNTRIMMED MILLINERY (ist FL.) Large Silk Velvet dress shapes in rolid colors and two-toned effects; also me- dium sized soft velvet models that re- little trimming; all the new Value 6.85, 4.65 Value 8.95, for .»» 2.95 Beautiful Ostrich Tips, 14 inches long, broad full heads, in Brown, Navy Copenhagen, Taupe, Gray, Purple, Old | wwe, Peanut and. Black. We con- sider this a wonderful bargai’. Value 5.00, for each hi 3.25 Metal Flower Wreaths and Sprays of roses with berries, gold and silver: also a combination of attractive colorings; the newest novelty in millinery trim- ming. Wreaths value 3.50, for. ........ Sprays value .00 & 1.10, for... LACE SPECIALS Radium Dress Net, black, 86 in. wide. Regularly 9.25 yd., for......66+6 2.85 Margot and Filet Flouncings, 30 in. de, Reguiadly 5.76 yd., for.......0.5 5.25 1,000 Yds. Baru & White Cluny Lace. 42 ‘WOMEN’S LINGERIE (2d Floor) Chemise and Bloomers of silk mixed materials, very fine quality. Regularly 8.75 ea., for... 1.65 Camisoles of washable satin or heavy crepe de chine, eecenite lace trimming, bs aad baby Irish. Values to 4.75 each, for......++5 2.10 Gowns, ‘Billie Burkes" and Chemise in a variery of models and materials. Formerly marked to 2.75 ea., for. 1.35 Model’ Bust Confiners of very dur- able material. Were 1.00, now. ..seseeeeereesees .59 MEN'S & WOMEN’S UMBRELLAS of good quality American taffeta, tape edge; women's handles vie silk cord es. loops and men's P. W. band! Values up to £.50, for...... Heavier quality of Regularly 8.50, for... NOTION DEPARTMENT SPECIALS Papers of 300 Solid’ Head Toilet Pins, Rogularly 12. Special at .09 Cabinet of Invisible Hair Pins, black or bronze. Reg. .10, for.... .08 Tortoloid Hair Pins, per box... 04) Huck Guest Towels, very fine quality, stamped for embroidery Reguatly MO Mg HOF oath teen) .30 Colored Wool, best quality. Regularly .80 bank, for.........4. 35 UPHOLSTERY SPECIALS Madras Curtains, ecru, 235 yds. long, very attractive patterns, Regularly 6.00 pr., for... - 4,35) Bobbinette Curtains, cluny edge and | insertion, white and ecru Regularly 6.65, for...... 5.85 MEN'S WEAR SECTION Rock Bottom Prices on Seasonable Goods 1.85 Drawers, the well known make; natural wool and « tage of cotton mixed, to urability of the garment eight. All sizes to 50, regulars 1.78) ‘ors of the better kind, “Winsted” make; natural wool medium weight; all sizes to nd stouts, 2.29) es $.25 each, for Shirts and “y th and stouts. Today's values 2.50 each, for Today's Union Suits, “Carter's make, none better, winter weight, Gray Merino, in sizes 42, 44, 46, 48 only Today's value 5.00. Closing at... 2.89 Fancy Vests, broken assortments, from our regulur stock of finely tailored vests; siees 54 to 38 only. Wilns to 480 eneks Closing at... 1.69 medium weight, fine mercerized | tra fine wearing quality, in Cor Dark Gray, Black and White; all .READ OF THIS FRIDAY anv SATURDAY’S BIG BARGAINS LOWEST PRICES! | 'CHOICEST, NEWEST GOODS THE WORLD MARKETS |PRODUCE. WE HAVE MARKED THESE GOODS AT THE SMALLEST MARGIN OF PROFIT SO THAT OUR PA- TRONS WILL RECEIVE NOW, WITHOUT WAITING, ALL DUCTIONS. JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER LOT of THOSE SMART CLOTH DRESSES of fine gre: Mand oh erly eng d plain } jee! season's iia 19.50 | Women’s and Misses’ Nobby Coats | or richly trim: newest models. Values to 95.00, for... ... 66.46 of fine quality all-wool Mixtures, Velours pe vedios ven ey teh styles and colorings, splendidly tailore Values 6 40.00, for...-..--..-. 29.50 of fine quality Georgette, Crepe de Chine And Satin, in all colors and fancy stripes; styles for all occasions. | Values to 9.50, for.....6...000., B00, ‘| Bigger and Better Glove Values for. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Long White Kid Gloves, high grade! imported quality, 12 button length, sizes, 6 to 744 only. Today's value 6.75 pr., for...... 4.10 Suede and Cape Gloves, in white, black and colors, broken sasortments from our own stocks, Values to 8.50 pr.; to close out at 1.59 BLACK SATIN CHARMEUSE A Wonderful Offering grade all silk Dress Satin, 40 in. wide, an excel perfect, ao is the prior to this sale at 4,50 Friday And Saturday's pric ~ per yard. BLACK CHIFFON VELVET | Exceptional Offering An exquisite dress quality, 39 in, wide, » most desirable and ‘durable dress velvet, black only. Today's value 7.75 yd., for...... NAVY & BLACK ALL WOOL SERGE Exceptionally high grade, Clay finish, | sponged and shrunk, 54 in. wide, | Formerly 4.50 yd., for.......... 2.98 Fine Imported Zephyr and grouped together for one big sale, at season's lowest quotation. A beautiful assortment in these two lots, compris: exquisite plaids, checks, stripes P| plain colors, Formerly .75 to | 1.25 yd, Sale price.........505 48 RADICAL REDUCTIONS IN WOMEN’S HOSIERY Black Silk Stockings, excellent quality, lisle tops and soles, full fashioned. | Regularly 2.95 pr. for.......... 2.25 Colored Silk Stockings, lisle tops and soles; Bronze, Russian Calf, Taupe, Me- | dium Gray, Smoky Silver, Sky’ and| Pink. Reg. 2.75 pr,, for... Mercerized Lisle Stockings, full fash- ioned, black or white. Regularly 1.50 pr., for......... 95 VEILING VALUES Worth Talking About Diamond Mesh Veiling, with French dots, black only: 95 Value 1.50 yd., for... Black, Navy, Brown & pe Veiling err in numerous novelty designs, Values to .85 yd., for...... Shetland Veils, ready made, with stripe | border, black, brown, navy and taupe. Regularly .75 each, for.........., 50, SALE OF WOMEN'S | CHOICE SILK UNDERWEAR Glove Silk Vesta, pink or white, band or bodice styles; sizes 36 to 42. Value 4.25 ca., for .. 2.85 Glove Silk Vests, extra length, pink or white Value 5.50 a, fF, ..s.ceceesseee 4.50 Glove Sill Bloomers, pink, blnck or| white. Value 6,00 ea., for,......+5 4.75 Glove Silk Camisoles, lace | trimmed. Value $.00 ea., for..... 2,15 CHINA AND CUT GLASS (3d Floor) Serving Trays, mahogany finish, with | very attractive centres, glass cov- | 10x16 in, Reg. 3.25, for,, 2.50 Reg. 8.75, for 2.95 Dresden Fruit Dishes and Compotes| ered. 12x18 in sizes. Today's value .85 pr., for.......6+ .59 Openwork borders, 4 Regularly 8,75, for... . 3.28 + 425 TWO REMARKABLE maintained for many years ar regular prices, Full size. Pin ordinary offering. ‘A World “Want” Ad. Will Go and Find It $17.25 Pr.Blankets for $12.98 $10.25 Pr. Blankets for $7.50 Both qualities are up to the standard of reliability we have Regularly 10.25 and 17.265 per pair. Regularly 4.95, for BLANKET VALUES ad are excellent values at our k and hlue borders, An extra- sale prices .7,50 and12.98 Seb eee SILK AND GEORGETTE BLOUSES | Lot of Imported and Domestic Kid, | We have just secured lot of this high | [Ee exceptionally heavy, tightly woven and } lient wearing quality; the black is| [Ee quality, \> We have sold quantities of this make| | ANDERSON IVANHOE GINGHAM, | * fie Connection With Any Other Establishment in fhe World TRICATE BEADWORK, DAZ ZLINGDY BEAUTIFUL IS ‘THE DOMINAN'T JVEATURE OF THESE LCVELY FROCKS, / FASHIONED ALONG THE LONG-9 SLENDERIZED LINES OF ‘THE LATER SILHOUETTE . | Sate OTHER NEW TRICOTINE FROCKS IN LATER SEASON DESIGNS , JUST ARRIVING, 18.50 TO 195.00 fat fred Le Stern Brothers /! ' West 42nd Street (Between 5th and 6th Auenues) West 43rd Street | The FUR DEPARTMENT Replete with Fur Coats and Fur Pieces of the highest quality has arranged an especially Important Sale for To-morrow on Fur Scarfs, Chokers and Cravats Suitable for immediate wear a Lucille or Taupe Fox Searfs—Animal shape ; closed orlined, $39.50 - $62.50 - $49.50 Real Skunk Scarfs—Animal shape; 4 and 5 stripe - - $74.50 Natural Dark Fisher Scarts—Animal shape; full furred, 145.00 - $35.00 - $48.50 - $65.00 Pointed Fox Scarfs—Animal shape; closed or lined Jap- Marten Scarfs—Animal shape; double fur - Beaver Scarfs—Smart cravat shape - - - Beaver Scarfs—Slip through- + - = = Australian Opossum Scarfs—Animalshape- — - Specially Pricod for Friday: Naturally Wavy HAIR SWITCHES $5.00 Fine quality naturally wavy hair; mounted on three separate stems; all shades except Gray; excellent texture. The Hair Goods Salon—-THIRD FLOOR