The evening world. Newspaper, December 22, 1920, Page 8

ee ee ee eaten Latest Exploitation of Misery Abroad, Dollar, Worth 10,000 Soviet Roubles, for 250, By Martin Green. % @dnditions under which the “work” fw to be done are amazing. ‘The State Manking © Department, Ybrough Supt. Molaughlin, nas w th- Tila its consent to the proposition of private bankers under its supervision os the business of sending to Russia through the medium exohanging American dollars for foubles. But the men back of scheme asserted to-day that If State banks aro not allowed to go the business of deal ng in Soviet the, national banks, don’t care what the national do,” raid Supt, McLaughlin, propored project on the to me would not be wanting to send money ‘s or relatives in Russia, aud J 't atand for jt," AN FOR. HUGE, SWINOLE. matter with the idea as a gam- try were willlag to take the risk buying Sov.e\ roubles to send to }e im Russie, yotll | was discov- ered that a Feesonably price for dor _ Fie roubles Would be about 10,000 for dollar. At was admitted, under pressure, by eo: ‘ie bankers woo are trying to make x ) market in this country for Soviet P , which woud bay effect rouble is worth obly one-ten- ‘end-Oftieth part of un American doi- DLED OUT OF THEIR GOLD. “fhe cast side, the Browx, Willtdind- Bure and’ Brownevillé are literally Swarming with Russian Jews who have relatives in the cities of Russia. fm response to advertinernente—gome of which have appeared—reading, “The way ts now clear to send money ‘to the dear ones "In Russia,” tens ot| thousands would besiegé the bankers ‘with American money to be changed | ~ Royiet roubles at the rate of 260 &@ dollar and sent to Russia, where esd are worth at the rate of 10,000 ry dollar, vee in Russia has such a: FW WAY TO ROB ALENS ~ CPENED UP BY LFTING OF NON SIVETEXCNSE — Sr peniin Jews a aia Victims of, the new ruling fa in no way a recog: |’ nition of the Soviet Government of Russia, it io certainly a recognition | of Soviet money. But if Soviet ntoney muat be recognised it ts the corften- | Hon of the State banking authorities B - TRAP FOR U, S, GOLD,| har tt snoutd be recosmined at ta) { true value and not at « valuation on “ Piot Is to Exchange American ‘arbitrarily placed upon tc by the Bo- | tt 19 reported in banking cireles (hat) [the interests which prevailed upon the Btate and Treasury Departmes'+ to allow dealing in Soviet roubles were really directed by agents of the Woviet Government. ° the pame day comes the decision to Aeport Ludwig C, A. K. Martens, who calls himself, the agent of the Soviet Government, and he decishin ta wen up toa orpiga Sienrteys of this and ‘The sotion of the Treasury. De- Partment and the Federal Reserve Board in removing, with the consent ‘Of the Btate Department, restrictions the extortation of coin, bullton a ourceney to @oviet Rusia and | sete dealings or exchange etions in Russian of Soviet has opened up fo the exploit-| of misery and distress in Central Eastern Burope a fleld vo vest in Possibilities that the exchange ‘who “put over” the echeme on ited officials cannot nights for thinking about the! to accrue, The United States} ent has given a charter to New York foreign exchange ere to “work” Russia, and the} the bankers are gager to trade in ie the Lenine-Trotsky rouble, which te the standard gf muney turned’ out by numerous printing presses all over Soviet Russia without anything back of it wut the prospect that the Soviet Government may some day~.be 1D ition to redeem jté obligations, IGNORANT FOREIGNERS TO BE Opening up Russig to trade will not mean that American pusiness jmen are going to take Russian roubles at the tate of 260 to the dollar or at the Tate of 10,000 to: the dollar x thelr commodities, They to reosive the equivalent je of their goods in ats oan money or In un exchange ticles of eae. whieh will permit t thera It te The Ignorant} credulous for- with a desire to help uasia who is going to y his care earned American dol. ra for Soviet roubles at 40 timer the business will be taken ud} what they are worth, And back of | the exploitation stunda the Unites States Government—if the ent ome responsible for permis: ston to deal In Soviet roubles in thir Loge oat ath wort ey signed order, oN in F ~ ine Raa Chia Killed by Auto Trick, John MoCarthy, six, Park Avenue, died this morning at KERS CREDITED WITH Alu sinia Mompital fram a fractured tet siuaetinicn” at het inkers behind the plan of When, Thee eh garlitaed og hed mene to dea! .n Soviet roubles at the didn't appear to ‘be any ting Proposition If people ih the APPAREL Ojfere the expectant mother atest Winter Models + @ complete aasortn nt reement of Hoviet money the Soviet Government, that a pert of « dollar. But, say, the Sovier Government bas @ Georee that the Soviet row- for exchange purposes, shall be worth one-two-nundred- effect, the bankers want to gel) Ym this country Soviet roubles at the pate of 250 for a dollar, which they fan buy 1A Rupsela at the rate vf for a dollar; they have asked ion to @éll in this country that will be worth to the rect~ Ip Russia only one-fortieth of Me paid for it in American Sewien COLONIES TO BE SWIN- Lane Bryant 21-28 Went 38th St, prospect of sending “money to D- to the Russian Jew that it is an- hundreds of thousands of will immediately be withdrawn ‘the east side savings banks and | pt inte Boviet roubles, As the word ‘that it is possible to buy 260 roubles for « dollar and send Russia, the American monry cotters of the bank- American Sugar Refining Company THE EVENING WORLD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, HAD LOADED =D GUN, PI POLICE SAY | coffee shor by Mantte’s Itttle brother. After Basile had knocked Aquiiino| international Fur Pest sted After | 10wn, the latter darted into his shop an Pr serere: Leeper Arrest e 1f In moarch of somothing and Baaite Rosario Aqduilino, keeper of a coffee shop and pool room at No, 157 Mott f Street, wae arral in the Centre Night Court wae released on $2,000 bali, Mreet Court, to-day, charged with at- tempted felonious asssult and viola- tion of the Sullivan Latw) detectives having discovered a loaded revolver hiddenJn his trousors log. Aaquilino and Joneph J. Wasile, of Ni 161 Mott Street, got into a row Iai evening over the alleged theft of doren packs of cignreties from the | wi LAST-MINUTE SUGGESTIONS © Headquarters and made a compl Aquilino in the Men's Union by Referem real attempt of radical TAe Srivatel Store + Fifth Avenue and 39th Street democratize’’ with & committee from the union, FROM THE STORE OF UNUSUAL GIFTS ro matter iow complete your Gift List or how careful your shopping tour there is always the name that has slipped your mind—the inevi- table last-minute purchase, The “Oriental Store” enables you to make these “last-minute” pur- ~ chases, secure in the knowledge that no more un- usual gifts could be obtained even after the most extensive preparations. A few suggestions: Gifts for Women Japanese Card Cases of em-* bossed leather with two in- side pockets. Japanese Silk Sandals; flexible soles; vamps of white daintily hand-embroidered in floral designs; in iia: lavender and light blue. . +4 “pir Lacquer Powder “aha if ae eontaioite spmipart “na Daiew, ree with nut wafers, rice sticks, spice gums; caramels, lime fuselap cum- quate, jer, le ends calofigs ani pets Ww Parisidn Ivory Manicure Bet— in leather case..... Chinese Canton Silk Hand- Em. broidered Shawl; 36 inches ‘square and deep fringe........ Japanese B: Handbag, in- side purse and mirror, Tax 1.50 Genuine Hend-Carved Chinese 14-kt. antique Gifts ‘or Men Wang-he (Bamboo) Canes with crook handle; swagger and WAVICCEDIO. sas 3 esas cn gnsien 1,00 Oriental Silk Cravats; in dark colors, harmoniously toned... - 1.50 Japanese Antimony Cigarette , Box, embossed design......... 2.00 Plain Ivory Cigarette Holde 3 inches, 1.50; 3 and 4 inches. . Japanese Striped Pongee Shirts, both attractive and practical,. 5.00 Japanese Obi Brocade Cravats.. 2.85 BOD re iris oe alies: Paitie h-sanieencle 7.50 Pair of Military Brushes, of excellént sais, in leather CASE cess Seventies ‘GTO 2.50 Japanese Miyako, Crepe Muf- fler, attractive Batik effect GOH RIS Sci 1 essie co barns wee 10,00 Genuine Chinese Jade Scarf Pins, set in hand-carved gold mountings. . . 18.00 From Toi-Town Wooden Toy Furniture; penited in bright and cheerful colors, to furnish @ emart doll’s house, 0.6.6.6. e ec eee eee 13 Wood inted Dog, moves paws any way for the sake of being a ire Os CPOE eeter arti eee han ip enone *. e Toy Aeroplane, which flies from a string attached to chandelier. 50 Automobile Race; cars start at bell and speed across the room....., ‘ 75 Toy Anti-Aircraft Gun which courageously shoots a cork.,....., + 1.60 Toi-Town Limited, which docen’t bother with tracks............-+ 1.50 Wooden Acrobat, with blue body, skilfully balances on one foot......° 1.78 Ferris Wheel, brightly colored metal, to bring Joy on arainyday.... 2.50 “Electric Car," runs on tracks with no eatra charge for fare 4.50 Fourth Floor Gifts for the Home : Bankowere Teapots, hand painted figure designs. . Bronze Bowl, delicately. ‘inlald in silver, flat shaped, to hold flowere.........., Carved Teakwood Btande, 12h4 inches high, with 8-inch top, . Bronze Incense Bumer, dec- orated with ae silver inlay design of flowers and a carved Foo Dog in the top , Japanese Cloth Screens, four panels, painted, floral or land- design Chinese . Porcelain Jardinieres, in many sizes and colors, in- cluding black with hawthorn decorations........... 12.00 to 225,00 Hand-carved Ivory Picture Frame, elaborately fashioned in a Chinese design, with two MRE GOCE is cece ccs cits 13.75 Japanese Awadji Tea Set in yellow or blue, 23 pieces....,, 15,00 Bronze Vases in designs copied from old Chinese models. . ah Jndustry fa at an end to-day, the Workers’ Union hy referendum having decided to call off ite agri which has made 12,000 ldte. ‘The ‘strikers demanded the working week be reduced to forty ours am that during dull portods all work be divided evenly, They have accepted the em- ployers’ offer to return ¢o work under |i the old seale and conditions, FUR STRIKE OF 12,000 LOST. ‘The atrike wos bitterly contested and marked by such violene and the wreck m Accepte Old! ing of th union,treasury. The old con- Htiome, tract as to wages and hours is extended for one year, the manufacturers promis- ing to take up unemployment ques The Christmas Gift The Christmas gift to be truly acceptable must be chosen with care, for it should combine both beauty and practicality. At McCutcheon’s you will find gifts—all moderately priced * ~-to please the most particular. A few Suggestions from “The Linen Store’’ Imported hand-made Lin- gerie as well as domestic Negligees, Boudoir Accesso- ries and Silk Underwear Evening Scarts Of Silk and Real Lace—a particularly welcome gift. Sweaters, Wool Hats, Damask Table Cloths and Handkerchiefs of Pure Linen Fancy Tea-Cloths, Center- pieces and Napkins Embroidered Pillow Cases Guest Towels Comfortables downy, silk-covered Comfortables in lovely colors Automobile Robes With Pillows and Foot Muffs Wool Sweaters, Scarfs and Sport Hats to Match Silk Sweaters, James McCutcheon & Company Fifth Avenue, 34th and 33d Streets, New York MADISON AVENUE = FIFTH AVENUE, Thirty-fourth Street NEW YORK Thirty-fifth Street A Special Reduction Sale of 1,800 Pairs of Men’s All-leather Oxfords (the greater number of Balta make) t $5. 00 to fl. 50 per pair “has been arranged for to-morrow and Friday == These are one-half thé original prices An Important Clearance Sale of Men's All-leather Boots (the greater number of Balta make) $7.50 & ; 9.50 per pair is now in progress Al} sizes and various leathers are represented in the assort« ments, but not in every style. (Sixth Floor, Thirty-fourth Street elevators)