The evening world. Newspaper, November 1, 1920, Page 5

'”— ROBITZEK DEFINES “> "REASONABLERENT’ t LANDLORD LOSES ¢ Municipal Judge Refuses to, Set Aside Jury Verdict for Mere 10 Per Cent. Increase Ju decision made public to-day Mu, Henry Robitzek of the Bronx of q%! Court sustains the verdict a “rei Which last week determined of onible” rent to be an Increase Jandior Per cent., Instead of the per centemand for one of over 70 get the vistice Robitzek refused to ing briefs it aside, after conalder- tenants, Renta must be reasonable, under these recent rent laws, to both, and if they are not, the tenant must be preferred. “Reasonableness under this legis- lativeract Is a term synonymous with fair, and a reasonable and fair rent is such rent as the jury upon the trinl of the case shall, under all the circumstances, decide to be reasona- ble. In People vs. Butts, 121 Appel- late Division, 226, it was held. that ‘reasonable’ was a generic word, dif- ficult of adequate definition, ' but meaning just, proper, falr and equitable, “It Is a well settled rule of law that where the evidence in a case is au evenly balanced that reasonable men might differ as to the inference to be drawn therefrom, and it ts fairly #ub- mitted to a jury, the cort may not in the exercise of his discretion se® aside the verdict rendered as against the weight of evidence. ‘ “It seems to me that a verdict of a jury which passed upon the question of reasonableness of the rent should not be set auido as against the weight of evidence unless there be some- thing showing it was Influenced by biased passion, prejudice or corrup-' tion, or there was absolutely no evi- dence upon which a jury could bring Stanley {TetGibbons in the verdict, “Under the circumstances, I am con- | Attorney, Uitted by the landiord’s ‘The jury's strained to deny the motion to set dict, which w: one|aside the yerdict, and motion for BF ce Brat oF i order granting a new trial Is denie rent jaws, camMind under the new Bhaptro, owner) the case of David} ~~ ants in the apafinst twenty ten- 1302 Washington ynt house at No. After a lengthy true, the Bronx, was rendered, It w *enled verdict tain w'verdict for tfound to con- franted him an incré'Mdlord, but per cent. over the ren Only 10 fect in September, fhedule in landlord had served the @USH the & new schedule calling tow’ With proximately 70 per cent, abt® ap- schedule. In refusing to dial ttt Verdict, Justice) Robitzek says) ‘he “It fa @ well-established pri: : ® of law that when the questiol!® Feasonableness depends upon inf van ine ence to be drawn from peculiar, nt merous and complicated etroum- yetances such as are involved in these actions it becomes a> question It might be ‘reasonable’ owing to peculiar hazards or difficul-| @ ties in one pince 10 receive grea rents than it would be in asinty . ¢ upon the same invSstment, Then | again, reasonableness of rents re. -, Intes ‘to both the landlord and the —_——— hoses eet | of fact. Shrewd Buying and Nothing Else | Is Responsible for This Saving 937 Young MEN’S SUITS 3 4” Regularly $48.50 $50 $55 Were we to attempt to detail the colors and styles making up the varieties in this sale we would need to have much more space. There are 937 suits in the lot and we know you would have to look long and earnestly before you would come across any two which are like in every detail. This is a fact. The man that cannot find more than one to please him among the assortments must be pretty hard to suit, indeed! Sizes 34 to 40. Extra Special—250 Men's Imported English ULSTER OVERCOATS Sanely Styled and $ sets Finished ‘2 900 Pairs of Men's Tan Cordovan High Shoes ‘10%: Including Tax Regularly $15.50 All Sites. All Widths, James McCreery & Co. Fifth Avenue and 35th Street Entrance—5th Avenue Arcade. ry 7 THE EVENING WORLD, Open All Open All Blection Day Blection Day 5™ AVENUE.AT 36™ STREET Second. Floor ~Take Clevator -FurTrimmed Wrap Coats 5: Vaiues up to $98.50 CHAMOISTYNE, LUSTROLA, ORLANDO, CALEDONIA, In This Sale, BOLIVIA, 65.00 ‘TRIMMINGS OF AUSTRALIAN OPOSSUM AND NUTRIA. GIVE THE VERY MOST IN FIFTH AVE- NUE STYLE AND THE BEST OF MA- TERIALS FOR LESS MONEY THAN ANY OTHER FIFTH AVENUE SHOP. ee & MacGIBBONS EVER ESSAY TO THIS SALE IS IN KEEPING WITH THE STAN- LEY & MacGIBBONS POLICY. IN ‘THIS SALE STANLEY & MacGIBBONS ATTEMPT TO OFFE MORE THAN WOULD ORDINARILY BE O SRED IN ANY OTHER FIFTH AVE- NUE SHOP IN A SIMILAR SALE. THE -FUR- TRIMMED WRAP COATS ARE THE LAST WORD IN POINT OF SMARTNESS AND GOOD TASTE. MATERIALS ARE OF THE BEST, AND WORTHY OF A MUCH HIGH PRICE THAN THAT PLACED UPON THEM. MONDAY, NOVEMBER l, Special for Election Day! Boys’ All Wool Mackinaws 15 There are times when it is cold enough for an Overcoat—and there are times when it is not. 't is on these humid occasions that your boy ‘ould like to have a mackinaw to slip into. will not be as likely to get all heated up in’ ©Mof them on warm days as he. would be in a muc heavier garment. The mackinaws offered ere ‘re not too heavy—nor. too light for norma&.weather, but just right—in fact, they can be worn with wai and comfort in any weather. Aj] have Convertible Collars, Patch Pockets, tig Buttons and Belts all around. Greys, Greys, Blowns and Heather Mixtures. zes 7 to 18 Years Extra Speca) 150 Boys’ Corduroy Suits Dark tnxfolk Models Splendidly izes 8 ea $ 136 rap tailored ven Boys’ Furnishing Separtment 200:Boys’ Blousg 95c Regularly 1.45 Made of percale in attractive stripe efecte— collars attached. Boys’ Outing Flannel Pajamas $2.35 and 2.75 Regularly 2.95 and 3,45 Two-piece garments, trimmed with frogs. Sizes 8 to 10 years, $2.35. Sizes 12 to 18 years, $2.75. James McCreery & Co. 5th Avenue and 35th Street Boys' Shop—Third Floor Sunday World Wants Work Monday Morning Wonders . “er 1920. Where There Is Justice, Co-operation, Economy and Energy There Is Service soso SOMES MeCreery & C0. °«>~ . | This Store Opens at 10.30 A.M. Tomorrow in order to give our employees sufficient time in which to vote. This is in accordance with our policy of Justice and Co-operation. ' Tomorrow, a Day Which Will Go Down in History as the Beginning of a New Era for Women, Will Be Celebrated at McCreery’s With Extraordinary Values in Two Specials For Miss 14 to 18 Wraps and Dresses The smartest dressed young ladies are not necessarily those who spend the most money, It is all a matter of knowing where to shop and beng able to recognize good values. For tomorrow we have pre pared unmistakably good values for the discerning young shopper. Wrap Coats—48.00—regularly 65.00 There are numerous gfaceful styles fashioned of Bolivia or Wool Velour. All are topped with large, snuggling collars of Nutria, Opossum or Mole and lined throughout with Silk. Dresses—19,.50—regularly 26.50 to 85.00 Fifteen splendid models. All are of fine twill Tricotine—some are refreshingly simple in line and treatment—others are quite claborately braided or embroidered. (Fourth Floor.) Women’s and Misses’ Wool Plaid Skirts 15.00 regularly 22.50 to 24.50 ‘The search for a Plaid Skirt that is unusual ends right here. This assortment features models that are obviously the better sort. The materials are , of Striped and Plaid Velours, Serge and Prunella Cloth; the designs and color combinations exclusive im ap-° pearance. There are Knife, Side and Box plaited models. Sizes 25 to 84 inch waist-hands. (Fourth Floor) Coty’s Famous Face Powder per box 1.00 incl. tax. Odors—L'Origan, Chypre, L'Effleurt, La Rose Jacqui- minot, Ambre Antique, L’Or, Violet Pourpre, Muguet and Jasmin. Colors—Rachel, Naturelle, Blanche, Mauresque, Rose, Maure. No Credits No Exchanges No Mail Orders (Main Floor) Hail the return of Women’s ‘Winter Tailleurs! Modish Models Specially Priced ot 28,00 It is a delightful thing to have a modish Winter Tailleur to alternate with one's Winter Wraps on the milder days, One grows so tired of Wraps b and longs to look “dif ferent” occasionally. Sa a eh Lome We are making it possible for every one ts ence this pleasure by marking some mighty simart models at only 28,00! They are fashioned of fine qual P ity Continental Full Wool, which has a soft, fussy surface, experi All are strictly tnilleurs, made to snuggle close to the body. ‘Tight are their sleeves, sleek their shoulders. Many have choker collars of Australian Opossum; others are designed to wear with one's own neckpiece Fourth Floor ' Women’s . range of the most fashionable shades. and Misses’ A Splendid Opportunity for the Woman Who Has Her Clothes Made Woolen Dress Materials Specially Priced Duvetyn—a rich, soft quality in a weight suitable for suits, wraps and dresses. 64 inches wide. yard, 8,50 All-Wool Velour of soft, non-crushable quality in a wide 54 inches wide, yard, 4.85 to 7,50 Embroidered Serges—Navy and Black grounds, elab- orately embroidered in handsome designs and colors. yard, 6.75 to 14.00 All-Wool Plaid Skirting and Sport Coatings—a beautiful assortment of the more unusual designs and colorings, 54 inches wide. yard, 4,50 to 12,00 (Second Floor) White Lingerie Dress Fabrics Imported White Irish Handkerchief Linen of sheer, fine gealle: yard, 1,95 to 3.00 Imported White Dress Voiles of sheer, crisp finish, Only those of highest degree of quality. yard, 95c to 2.50 10 and 12 yards in a Apparel White Egyptian Longeloth, length. length, 2,50 to 8.50 White Indian Head with permanent Linen finish, 86 inches wide..... SESGNG .yard, 40c 44 inches wide..... teeeessyard, §5¢ White Mercerized Batiste—a very fine, sheer quality, 40 and 44 inches wide. yard, 45c to 1.85 (Second Fivor) Unquestionably Good Values for Younger Sister Juniors’ and Girls’ Apparel We can’t resist boasting a bit at times about our Girls’ Apparel, for it is one of our specialties. »We know our values have no. equals, Our modes are smart and snappy —with just the proper degree of adornment. But their chief virtue is their quality. Dresses—12.75—regularly 18.50 to 22.50 A charming group, purchased specially to offer for Election Day. Some are simply made, others a bit dressy in appearance, adorned with braid or embroidery. 6 to 16 years. Coats—22,50—regularly 29.50 Swagger models of fine Heather Mixture Polo Cloth, lined throughout with a heavy qaality of Sateen, Warm, durable and unquestionably smart. 12 to 16 years, (Fourth Floor.) Fur Specials We know no more fitting way to celebrate women’s first voting day than to place furs within the reach of all by marking them at exceptionally low prices, Hudson Seal Coats, 80 inches long, mede of choice skins, self trimmed. 285.00 Hudson Seal Cont, 56 inches long, made of selected pelts, self collar and cuffy. i Hudson Seal Coat, 86 inches long, of sclected skins, large collar and cuffs of natural Skunk, \ ¥ Hudson Seal Coat, 40 inches long, superior quality skins, with Natural Skunk collar and cuffs. 735.00 Hudson Seal Coat, 86 inches long, made of selected skins, large collar and cuffs of Natural Squirrel, 445.00 Hudson Seal Coat, 86 inches long, made of choice skins, with beaver Collar and Cuffs, 485.00 Hudson Seal Wrap, 50 inches long, of superior quality pelts, large cape collar, graceful model. 665.00 Skunk Scarfs, large animal shaped Scarf of finest Skunk, 65.00 Pointed Fox Scarf of exceptional beauty, large full furred pelts. 95.00 Japanese Marten Scarfs, full lustrous skins— Single Skin Choker Scarfs... . 37.50 ‘Two Skin Searf (Fourth Floor) Ce ee ee ee SF