The evening world. Newspaper, November 15, 1920, Page 5

| “DRAGGED BY HAR “FROM SHP FOR PROTESTING GR Capt. Chambliss at Inquiry In- volves Consular Agents in Alleged Fraud. oo An amazing state of allerod graft fm the United States consular service wan revealed as a now angle of the @eclosures before the Congressional | Committes tnvestiguting the charges ef Incompetence and mismanagement respecting the Shipping Hoard'’s oper- 4 ations, when Capt. William H, Cham- bfiee, former steamship Bikwood testified to-day, . “Twas dragged off my ship by the uatr and a2 tho polnt of guns,” declared Capt. Chambliss, “and dragged to the police station at Ito de Janalro by members of Consul Maberlo's office, because I protonted by rudio and cable over the expenditure of $98,000 for un- Qeccsmry repairs on my ship.” ‘The witness tol of his career with the Shipping Board after he had sucri- iced $300 a month for patriotic rea- sons to join the navy ds @ Jeutenant. His frst voyage took him to Montreal, be said, and there the ship was de- layed a long time by reason of his chief enginear, Morris Soott, whom he @oscribed as tncompstent, having put fue! of! instead of water In the boilers. Arriving et Boston, he was told to commander of tke ten days vacation, with pay, and when he returned, he discovered the He_pvertook the whip at Norfolk, ready to sail for South America with @ coal qurgo. As | the vessel proceeded her propetior tages began to drop off, ona by ons, and when 1,00) miles from Rto the fast blade was lost, leaving the ship | practically heipless. | aged to get her into the Gint Stream jand finally mide | eepting @ tow, thereby saving the | Government $100,000. Tt would have cost $2,000 to repince | ship hed safed. | \ \ Chambliss said Consul Haberle gbout repalrs—that he would have them made and get him out of port in two days. : But he man- Rio without ac- des, but Capt A by was instruc Rio not QoGe@oMeQe Re Qe PoOo® Franklin Simon 8 Co ea, 2) cA Store of Individual Shops ; FIFTH AVENUE— For BROGUES STEP TO THE HEIGHT OF FASHIONS AS LEVEL . IO with the vogue in the forward it loses nothing all in favor. +- Red Cross Roll the to worry The Vogue of {N OXFORDS STEPS TO THE NEW LOW The brogue Oxford keeps pace fashions for winter, comfort, constructed for service, In Mahogany, Brown or Black Russia Calfskin WOMEN'S’ FOOTWEAR SHOP—Third Floor THE EVENING WORLD, MO NDAY, NOVEMBER 1 | cout $2,000 @ day, or $98,000, the wit- | Ness testified. He said he sent a Wirele#s message to the Shipping Hoant and cabled President Wilson, informing them of the facts, on learn- |ing which some one in the Consul's office had him dragged from his ship as described. “They could make no charge against me in the police #tation,” satd Capt. Chambilss, “but they took away my clothes and all my money except $3, leaving me stranded without a job.” Tt also came to his notice, he testi- fled, that $3,000 worth ef the ship's supplies were removed from her and transferred to the private tee boxes of officials ef the company which bought her cargo, More than §1,000 of the ship's funds were taken by the Oun- sul, ho declared, Hfforts to seal his Ups were made by ® man named Roberts, who eald he} WY represented Consul Haberle, Capt. Chambliss testified, an offer of $1,000 boing made to him, When he refused, he declared, Roberts eald: “Why don't you take your share of this ‘salve’? We always take care of our captains, Haberle will Ox up the accounts al) right." On Noy. 29, 1919, after being un- able for @ month to earn any money, the witness eaid he cabled his wife to send him $300 with which to return to the States. The money was sent but the witnessed declared he did not get it while tn Rio, charging that Haberle refused to allow the cable compuny to pay it to him. He ob- tained a loan froin « friend to ge! back home, and the $300 bis wife seat to hin wae paid last month, Admiral Benson, the witness testi- ded, listened to bis story of how he had been blasklisted by the Shipping Hoard und prevented from getting anuther deep sea job, when James A, Harel, the captaia’s Congressman, vbtained a hearing for hin and then “dam only @ poor old retired satior, and if I renslate you the Shipping Hoard might possibly take your sal- ary out of my wuges. Thore is no doubt that you have been badly treat- ed, Dut you should not have referre ® Consul Haberle as a ‘orook.'” \ Capt. Chambliss suld he te now |} running a harbor tug for the Penn- sylvania Radroad. lesb Se i TO EXTRADITE IN GEM CASE. Sheriff Goes South for Couple Fel- Jon ing $10,000 Colgate Robbery. BANYLON, L. 1, Nov, 15—Jewelry valued at $10,000, etolen from Mins No C. 0. D.'s 3$c Outing Flannel yard, 21c A softy fine, fleecy grade, ia many patt and colors. 5.00 Georgette Blouses 3.75 ‘Two styles in Flesh and Bisque, trimmed with Venise Lace and two- tone ribbon (Second lor) {Fourth Floor) 3.00 Navy Blue Dress Serge yard, 1.85 An excellent, all wool quality, with firm, close weave. Sponged and abrunk. 54 inches wide. (Second Floor) 10.00 Velvet Hats 5.00 Modinsh models of Panne or Lyons Velvet, feather trimmed. Sport and tailored styles. (Third Floor Annex) 1.25 Collar and Vestee Set 85c Tuxedo model, with 12-inch cuff, 4.25 Nainsook length, 2.95 White nainsook of sheer, soft quality, 10 yards in a length. (Second Floor) made of Net and Valenciennes Laces. (Main Floor) 35.00 and 39.50 Women’s Suits 26.00 Smart styles of Scotch Tweed and Oxford Melton trilored to a degree of perfection. Ls (Fourth Floor) Children’s Shoes For boys and girls, made of Tan Grain Calfskin om corrective Insts, heavy solea Children's 8 to 11—reg. 5.50, 4.75 Misses’ 1144 to @—reg. 6.50, 5.75 Boys’ 0 to 18}¢—reg. 5.50, 4.75 (Second Floor) 3.50 Crepe de Chine Chemises 2.45 dainty models trimmed with Valenciennes Lace, Ribbon and Shirrings. (Thard Floor) 8.95 Toilet Sets 6.95 Avory Finished; Brush, Comb and Mirror. (Moin Floor) Two exceedin, iy Adele Colgnte's home at St. James, Din- trict Attorney Young sald to-day, In inded a dfamond Wwateh, golt mosh a d platinum wrist diamond mono . diamond collar on black ve and diamond cuff links, gold lowble 2 i 5.00 Taffeta Petticoats 3.65 Straight-line modela, corded and flounced or flounced and plated. Many beautiful colorings. (Third Floor) 2.25 and 2.50 China Silks 1.35 peryd. Braperies, plain and fig- (Fifth Floor) for ured. 4.00 Corsets 2.45- Flesh Brocade American Lady Corsets with clastic tops — long, straight hip-lines and back. (Third Floor) shies Notions Scissore—All stesl; Oc pr. 40c pair relinble Dress Shields; white oalnsouk covered. 28c pr. (Main Floor 65c Pr, guaranteed. 97th S 728th Sts. 15.60 Plaid Skirts 11.50 ‘Wool plaid and striped Skirta in various plaited styles. Many lovely colorings. 25 to = ipah_ Waist bands. Women’s and misses’. (Fourth Floor) 110.00 Wilton Rugs Vomen 69.00 3.95 Children’s Bath Robes Size 9x12 ft. Fringed / h (G Bro UC 275) Royal Wilton Rugs. aeietce Blanket materiatin Floral : i — Pi i jue an Rove. ® #and6 rary . (Eighth Floor) 2.25 Men’s Shirts and Drawers each, 1.55 Part Wool Underwear in Gray— medium welyht. (Main Floor) 2.95 Bungalow Aprons 2.25 Pink and Blue Striped Percale, trimmed with ric-rac braid. Large keta. pee (Third Floor) FOOTWEAR THEIR PRICE 17.00 Dress Forms 12.95 3.00 Men’s Gloves pair, 2,10 Grey Buede Gloves, with black or nelf-embroidered backs. (Main Floor) TEE LEELZ TEZ:EEI 50 “McCreery Special" —edjustable and telescopic. 14 sections. (Main Floor) WY 7.20 Men’s Handker- chiefs doz, 5.00 Irish Linen Handkerchiefs for Men. Splendid for Christmas} Gifts. § (Main Floor) 16.60 Men’s Shoes 12.50 pr. (Tax Additional.) Black Norwegian Gruin, tip. of woolen hose qmarch of town Lasted for wing (Second Floor 4.20 Women’s Hand- 1.25 Boys’ Blouses in grace to gain kerchiefs 79¢ dos. 3.00 die Made of fae aeaity Perea with sci item Tandon ecilaer alias Fede vere (Mate Floor) (Third Pleor) 85.00 Young Men's Suita 25.50 All Wool Suitsina variety of neat tterns and modelsy splendidly tai- Peedotlers sears fants: Sizes (Thara Ploer) B4 to 40, Cqll —Join Now -- SNE OLLIE OTE ' Tuesday Only . No Approvals 8.95 Worhen’s Bath Robes 6.50 30.00 Record Cabinets 20.50 Suitable xg stands for Portable type Vietroles Genuine Beacon Blanket, shawl collar, patch pockets, cord’ girdle, variety of two tone colors (Third Floor) (Fifth 11.00 Women’s Brogue Oxfords 9.75 Heavy Scotch grain Tan Calfskin ot amooth Tan Calfskin; now ball atrap and wing tip. (Second Floor) 1.25 Veilings yard, 70¢ Imported Chenille Dot Veilings All Colors and Combinations, (Main Floor) 19.75 Beaded Bags 14.75 Hand - made Imported Dran- string models. Wonderful colors e and designs (Main Floor) 35c Filet Picot Laces ® yard, 22c Land wade Kilet Picot lace. (Main Floor) 38.00 Women’s Dresses 29.50 ° Afternoon and Street Dresses of Silk or Wool— many styles and shades. All sizes in the lot, but not in every style. (Fourth Floor) 42.50 Fox Scarfs 29.50 Full-furred Animal Scarfs of Taupe or Brown Fox. (Fourth Floor) 2.95 Silk Crepe Pillows 2.00 Round Pillows of Silk Crepe shirred to button in centre, ruffle edged with gold lace. Popular colors (Third Ploor) 7.95 Women’s Umbrellas 5.95 Colbred wilk with bakelite rings or leather straps; white tips aud stubs, (Matn Floor) 22.75 Boys’ Norfolk Suits 16.85 All Wool, with two patra of Knickers, lined thro: alpaca Ving. B to 18 y ( 6.00 Velour Scarfs 4.50 Made of combinations of Velour and Tapestry trimmed with gold braid. (Third Floor) 7ic Ribbons Yard 45¢ aseortment of light ribbons suitable for children’s sashes and huir bows and making up Christmas gift. 534 ond 58. ° 2.75 Boys’ Pajamas 1.95 Two-piece Outing Flanne! Pa- jomas trimmed with frogs. 8 tu 18 years, (Third Floor) Lar (Main Floor) 2.25 Water Sets Portieres and Sretonnes 1.50 14.75 Armure Ferticres pr. . Blue Bird design, 1 jug, 6 tum- me Nretsicies blers. Unusually beautiful. ° 55¢ per 7, (Sizth Floor) (Fifth Floor) 28.00 Chairs or Rockers 14.50 Solid Mabogany; Cane Seat on Back 22.00 Felt Mattresses 16.50 Stearns and Foster Layer Felt Mattresues, 50 Ib. weight, roil edge: (Seventh Floor) Seventh Floor) Curtains and Nets 14,50 Swias Applique Curtains 7.25 per pair 1.10 and 1.85 Filet Curtain Nets, 68¢c per yd. 1.10 Parlor Broom 65c Light welght, quality new corn. made of best (Sixth Floor) Fifth Floor 3.50 Sheets each 2.50 Hommed muslin sheets, Beverly Krand; size 002108 inches Second Floor) 55e Pillow Cases each 38c¢ Hemaced muslin, sae 40x08 econ Floor $3.00 Floor Lamp 5.50 Nut Bowls 16.50 3.75 Mahogany: Fisish, with s¢-hich sheffield Plated Nat Bowls silk lined shade; Sb-inch wlk fringe with six picks and cracker. (Sizth Floor) Main Floor) Where There 1a Justice, Co-opvration, Keonviny and Knevy “McCREERY ECONOMY DA Every Department offers at least one item of new merchandise, taken from regular stock and reduced for one day only In many instances the quantities are limited; therefore early shopping is advisable ” No Returns 9.75 Mesh Bags 6.75 Fashionable type Mest reversible ring mesh, jew and cable link chain handle. (Main Floor) Kags, clasp 5.00 to 10.00 Necklaces 2.95 Novelty Necklaces combining metal motifs aud colored stones, Highly artistic (Main Floor) 79.50 Wardrobe Trunks 48.00 Kull siee, made on three-ply venoer basswood framo, fibre cov- ered, four drawers, ten hangers, shoe pockets, laundry bug. (Fifth Floor) 14.75 Women's Wrist Watches 9.75 20-year quality, gold filled, plain or pollahed cases ffited with guar. anteed. 1jpweled lever movement, ribbon or extension bracelet (Main Floor) 8.50 Skudder Cars 5.95 All steel frames, stecring wheel easily operated; rubber tire wheels; suitallo for boys and girls 5 to 1% years. (Fifth Floor) 6.85 Dolls & High Chairs 4.85 Character baby dolla; unbreake- able; -moving eyes; dressed in in- funt's outfit, finish chair @4 39.50 Girls’ Coats 26.50 Fashionable. Fur-trimmed mod- els of Wool Velour or Silvertone with collars cf Opossum. Various shades. 10 to 16 years, (Foutth Floor) 5.00 “McCreery Silks’’ yard, 2.95 Charmeuse Dress Satin. An excellent quality of high lustre, 40 inches wide. (Second Floor, 8.75 and 9.75 Damasks 6.25 per yd For Hangings and Coverings. (Fifth Floor) 1.50 Kiddie Set 95c Plate, bowl and mug Hood for girle Blue for boys Rod Rid Little Boy Sizth Floor) 6.50 Bed Spreads 4.65 White Maroeitlon spreads, new ry satin bed nay hemuned (Secon! Floor 16.00 Comfortables 10.59 silk mul all wool eu plain back Economy Day Offers Many Suggestions for Christmas Gifts se James MeCreery & G0. 9 2.75 Women’s Hosiery 1.95 Threat only. Silk Hoslery. Black ‘ (Matin Floor) 2.00 and 2.25 Union Suits 1.45 Women's Ribbed Cotton, low neck, knee or ankle length. (Third Floor) 5.95 Women’s Scarfs 4.75 Brushed Wool Searfs in various colors. (Third Floor) 1.00 Boxed Stationery 29c Eaton, Crane and Pike Co.'s specially boxed papers, white and colors, 4 sheets of paper and 24 envelopes to match. (Main Floor) 59.50 Women’s Coats 42.00 Furtrimmed. and shades. Numerous styles (Fourth Floor) 7.50 Lace Scarfs 4.95 Imported Hand Run Spanish Lace Serafs #44 yards long. (Main Floor) 59.50 Misses’ Dresses 47.50 A choice*collection of Satin and | Tricotine Dressee—tailored and dressy styles, 14 to 18. (Fourth Floor) 21.00 to 26.50 Wing Arm Chairs 15.75 each Made of Reed, Fibre and Willow. (Filth Floor) 5.95 Carving Sets 4.50 He Arericen {dared nickel ail ver ferrules and genuine handles.” Three pieces in lined bow (St2th Floor) 9.00 Oil Heaters 7.45 Perfection Oil Heaters, Smoke: lens, odorless and absolutely safe. Nickel trimmed. (Sizth Floor) 8.00 Table Cloths 5.75 Irish All Linen Satin Damask, tise 64x68 inches. (Second Floor) 12,50 Napkins dos. 8.50 Irish All Linen Satin Damask, 82) yx22}— inches (Second Floor) 2.95 Tea Kettles 1.75 avy ange high inum, Cold Handle, capacity polished 4quart (Sizth Floor) 10,50 Blankets pair, 7.50 White Elankets with pink, blue or rose border: colored bindings, (Second Floor) 200 stunning models, beautifully’ tae i i BOVE ELIOGIS Ios GASB ROME TGS ice