The evening world. Newspaper, December 28, 1920, Page 5

SPENT $1,350,000 OF FORTUNE IN YEAR Chicago Capitalist Admits He Has ‘Wasted Wealth, and Asks for Guardian, CHICAGO, Dec. 28.—Georgn F. Steger, ‘Treasurer of Stoger & Sons, piaro man- ufacturers, whose fortune a year ago ‘was “atimated at $1,500,000, has been @erlared a spendthrift in Judge Her. mer's court after he had admitted hia esate has dwindled to $500,000 and thar he has fabilities of $350,000, Judge Herner appotnted his brother, Chris O. Btecer, President of the corporation, as conservator, under bond of $600,000. “Money junt slipped through my fin- gers," testified George Steger. His wifo also testified that her husband was un- ble to save any money. Steger and his brother are sons of John W. Steger, ‘who bullt a town osaring his name, In the ‘own there was a big reservoir stocked with gold fish, and while feed- fing them J 1916, Mr. Steger fell into the weservoir and wes drowned. reens Bitch MANY HELD IN PLOT TO KILL GREEK KING Royal Palace at Athens Closely Guarded by All Available Detachments. ATHENS, Dec. 28,—Every available @etachment of gendannes has been @ummoned.,.to guard King Constan- tine, Queen Sophia, their children and other members of the royal family following discovery of a‘plot to take the life of the returned monarch, A number of suspects were arrested, but most of them have been released. ‘Tried and proved royalist civilians are performing guard duty at the homes of Venizelists in Concord Square, whore special trains carrying the returning exiles pull up. No bint as to the alleged existence of the plot has been given to the Bove because of the fear that anti- enisalies and anti-labor riots might ou CALL BLUE LAWS CHICANERY. Jewish Sabbath Allinnce Replies to Or. Craft's Charges. T™ answer to the Rev, Dr. Wilbur F. ‘Crafts, exponent of a dry-cleaned United @tates and a sky blue Sunday, William Rosenberg, Executive Seoretary of the Jewish Sabbath Alliance, to-‘lay iseued | @ statement in which he accused Dr, Crafts of “political chicanery” and of employing “underband lobbying tactics.” Dr. Crafts recently declared that ver- tain members of the Jewish Sabbath Alliance were ‘championing their bro- thers in the movie business” in opposing @ blue Sunday law, while Mr. Rosen- berg says the question is tf a “handful of Intolerant fanatics are going to rule this country.” ——< i Dry Agent Buried; Mystery Unsolved. ‘The funeral of James F. McGuin- ness, prohibition agent, whose tbody was found at Bayonne, N. J., on Friday, was held this morning at St, Aeden’s Church in Jersey City. At- torney General Patmer has directed that an investigation of his death be Al sy performed at Jer- wed that the bullet waich was “langer than a Oh, Boy! Under the direction of Mayor George HN! and Chief of Poles Arthur Kerwein of Fort Lee, N. J., sixty men of the Pallaade section of that borough tet Ixht pledged themselves to ald in pro- ing that village from bandits and burglars, “Many ‘others who could not! hy Bitand the mecting sent assurances of] nas Sede @ letter to Mayor tiyian ure My) rt. ‘Phene men will be organtsed Into will be armed with revolvers ‘ol the village every night, sup- Nementing the ropuler: police. Py I ing begins to-nigh! from lary marshals served with the Amorl-! auxg:ats that New York representatives SPECIAL FORT LEE PATROL. fore potas Sue ree? Keee:| te ion. Others he Bae Cittaens to Ald Police im Protection| Fire Conipany acd the sade Im- Prom Robbers. provement Association, _ retotoging. Dock Commi: Urges Boara of | vent the disc Batimatato Take A Dock Commissioner Murray Hulbert Ing again that the Board of Estimate means for deuling with the caused by the discharg of oll from ships Into Nw York Harbor. He |-| cltes the heavy fire losses suffered in ta Many of the auxil-| New Orleans, she same cause and OPPENHEIM.GCLLINS & C 34th Street—New York, Shoes To Close Out Beginning Tomorrow— Wednesday 2000 Prs High Class Shoes For Women and Misses At Less Than Cost 9.00 t 15.00 Shoes.......5.90 12.00 t 20.00 Shoes.......7.90 Various styles in black and mat Kidskin, tan Calfskin and combinations of Patent Leather and black Suede, brown Kidskin and brown and black Satin. Hand turned and welted soles. Military and Louis XV. heels. Shoes Also on Sale in Our Brooklyn and Newark Stores ’ id he used tor OIL IN HARBOR A MENACE. | tie '‘sinpioyma or arty ndditional depue tles to board incomin) ecsele and pre- servoir since The overfiow day reve a Ger et a ha —adedona No School | This Week! —A wonderful opportunity to bring the boys to our Upstairs Shops for their Winter Clethes— Our stocks have been replenished with 2200 Boys’ ALL WOOL Overcoats see ee wen at $22.50 and $24.75, It is one of those rare occasions where those served last are served best, Come Up—See the splendid 2 Pants Suits, the fine heavy ALL WOOL Mackinaws and the smart, sturdy Over- coats here for your selection—not one of them worth less than $15—most of them formerly retailed at $24.75. ALL WOOL OVERCOATS ALL WOOL MACKINAWS TWO PANTS SUITS Your Choice 2 Pants Suits—were $15 to $24.75 —now $8 Low MANHATTAN 18lvt St., cor. St. Nicholas BRONX Bergen Avenue at 149th Strect oo a an All Wool Mackinaws and Over- coats—were $15 to $24.75-—now $8 S7ZeCS SLIS BROOKLYN 413 Fultem Street 587 Fulton at Flatbush NEWARK 151 Market Street JERSEY CITY —howers ve, PATERSON 220 Main Street YONKERS—G etty Square ALBANY, N. ¥.~°r, 8. fog SCRANTON —'f, Leshewanne BALTIMORE— %%,j.%.204 All Monroe Ciothes Shops Are Upstairs Where There Is Justice, Co-operation, Economy and Energy, There Is Service oaome James McCreary & Co, 22 Purchases Will Appear on Annual Remnant Sale “McCreery Silks” and Dress Goods Prices Reduced 14 Thousands of Lengths, Assembled from our Wholesale and Retail De- partments, Marked at Half Former Prices. . Plain and Novelty Silks, Satins, Crepes, Chiffons, Georgettes and Meteors, in Dress Lengths as well as shorter lengths. All the wanted shades and weaves. As 1920 has been an exceptionally busy silk season we have accumulated a wider variety of lengths than we have ever before been able to offer. Ample space on the Second Floor has been act aside for this event. Woolen Dress Goods‘ and Cotton Dress Goods At One-Half Price High-class All Wool and Cotton Material representing every new weave, style and color in appropriate lengths for dresses, suits, coats, capes, skirts and children’s frocks; also shorter lengths which might be used for trimmings. (Second Floor Women’s Exclusive Wraps Remarkably Good Values at 75.00 regularly 125.00 A select assortment from two of the most ex- clusive Wrap manufacturers in the city. All are distinguished-looking models, fashioned of costly fabrics, and topped with huge collar of Genuine Mole, Australian Opossum. Many have both collar and cuffs of Fur. Fashionable shades. (Fourth Floor) Muslin Sheets and Cases “McCreery’s Standard Makes”’ at Less Than Former Prices Hemmed Muslin Sheets formerly seeees 1.50 1,10 ecooee 1,80 1.40 seeee 2,00 1.65 Hemmed Pillow Cases formerly sesee 500 3Be 50x86. seteee 54x06. Special Reductions Women’s Knit Underwear Ribbed Silk Vests in low neck, sleeveless styles, formerly 2.00 to 8,50, 1.50 Ribbed Cotton Union Suits in low neck, sleeveless style, ankle length. 1.15 formerly 1.50 and 1,65 Ribbed Cotton Vests in low neck, sleeveless style; also tights in knee or ankle length; white formerly 1.65, 1.10 Bills Rendered February 1st A Special Sale of Misses’ Bolivia Wraps 45.00 & regularly 55.00 to 59.50 Fancy being able to purchase a voguish-looking Wrap of soft, silky Bolivia, topped with a large collar of Nutria or Opossum, for 45.00! All are highly fashionable models patterned after much more costly styles, are lined throughout with Fancy Silk of superior quality, and are tailored to a degree of perfec- tion. All the wanted shades, No C.0. D's. No Approval, No Returns ? (Fourth Floor) | Junior Miss Coats. HN Special at : 12.75 i A regularly 26.50 They are just the sort the younger girls like—sportsmanlike » in appearance, yet feminine and ~ modish. : All are fashioned of excellent | quality fabrics, lined throughout with Sateen. years. No C.0. D.’s. No Approvals. No Returns, (Fourth Floor) Ribbons Specially Priced - Dainty Lingerie Ribbon with self color aatin design: in Pink, Blue and White. ’ Piece of 10 yards— ‘ No. 1, 70¢ 114, 85e 2, 1.30 8, 165 5, 2.40 regularly 850 1.00 1,50 2.00 2.30 Novelty Ribbons in various weaves and colors for children’s hair bows and sashes. 5 and 514 ins., 60c yd. (Main Fwor) Sizes 14 and 16 As a Feature of the Opening of Our New, Enlarged Women’s Shoe Department We Are Offering New Mid-Winter Footwear for Women Special Prices 12.20 me. tas formerly formerly 14.00 to 16.60 11.00 to 18.50 The assortment at 12,20 includes low-cut strap effects in Ooze leathers.of various shades of Gray, Brown or Henna and all the wanted shades of firfest Kid leathers or Satin. Hand-finished Oxfords in tailored styles—Tan or Black Calfskin, Brown or Black Kidskin, At 8.75 there are Walking Oxfords of Genuine Nor- wegian Calfskin with full wing tip, Tan or Black. Tailored models in all the wanted leathers, strap models in Gray Ooze, or Black or Brown Kid. Boots in various styles of Tan Calfskin or Black Kidskin. Also Brown or Blue Kid- skin or Tan Calfskin Boots, extra high cut models, for- merly 15.00. 8.75 Entire Stock of Silk Negligees Reduced 33% to 50% About 175 pieces including Hostess Gowns, Negligees, Boudoir Robes, Japanese Kimonos, Chiffon Coats, Lace Coats, Matinees and Boudoir Caps—every lovely model in our stock—reduced to prices actually below cost! There are models of rich Velvets, Brocades, Satin, Batiks, Crepe Satin, Chiffon and Laces, Georgettes, Crepe de Chines and Crepe Meteors. 9.75 to 136,75 formerly 19.50 to 275.00 * | avea RTRGSTRESE EvA Thasa Sh tears # aeeeegnay