The evening world. Newspaper, January 24, 1921, Page 5

a) CITY IN 24 HOURS, "NE ABOOTLEGRR Burglar Shot Thr Through the Heatt as He Stood by Safe Holding $3,000, KILL GROCER IN GROWD. Taxicab Express Robber Caught With the Goods— Insurance Man Robbed. Three fatal shootings and an auto- Mobile chase in which an alleged ‘thiet enptured early to-day marked the news of crime and vio- Jence in New York in the last twen- ty-four hours. Several shots took Polleemen Tien- ‘Ken and Gardella to No. 434 Pearl Bireet at 1A. M, and they found a man who 1 he was Dominick Ponti, a laborer, of No. 82 Oak Street, Jouning against a wall in the hallway. Jn his pocket was a revolver with thyee exploded shells, Pont! was found to have been shot three times was in the back and he was to Volunteer Hospital, Ten Varrels of wine ind in a rear aoom of the Pe Street house, Ponti, in a statement to detectives fmt the hospital, said that two weeks e@zo he had a quarrel with threa men ” & bootlegging deal and that ence thén it had been a question of who would st first when they met, Harly to-day a m at him as he was walking street. He oi the man into the hallway, niwoting’as he went, but sald that when he got insic ey got me Bon ard As a result of had given Tony Cavoni and Jony ori, Were arrested at the Pearl t house and held As material ‘The wine was selzed, An- man is being sought. who lives over his Sutphen Road, Jae ed by a crash of to-day and he and hia brother, Frank, slipped down- ‘two mon were seen near the on safe, which contained $3,000, aul tired two shots. One of the men dropped and the other escaped. When the lights were turned on it was found one burglar had been killed ty shots through the heart and tn the In his pocket was a card made it to Joseph Smith, American Legion, © Post No, 36. He was about live, welghed 140 pounds and Kk hi nd eyes. Paul Laud- 808. le, a grocer, of No. t was shot to death nt of No, 245 Bliza- ousands of ‘persons ng tenement houses filled the ts, but the slayer eseaped Joseph taxicab chauf- Ne th Avenue, was sted early to-day after an auto- in which several shots American Railway Ex- ‘The de- h of « ently from fu mpany at 1 Sut Avenne, and e with a ish 7 sbile ready. They declare Met 4 to drive away when n pursuit, ‘The police say 8 will be made, Nelmark, an insurance 616 Lafayette Avenue, nil robbed of $285, a $850 and a pin Saturday night by who had lured him to a nella Street, Manhattan, arte No. pa ng valued at ® information he s urrested and his brother ts | nn loaded three | exis valued at $60 into his | SNAPPING FINGERS’ Attorney for 16 Taken in) Gambling Raid to Sue En- right for False Arrests. Fallure of the police to obtain evi- dence before making mids and sum- mary arrests won dischanges for 113 prisoners yesterday from Magistrate Frothingham in Jufferson Market Court and Magistrate Levine in Washington Heights Court. Both Magistrates denounced the arrests. Nicholas G. Psaki, an attorney of >. 1482 Broadway, who defended sixteen Greeks arrested in a restau- rant at No, 614 Sixth Avenue, an- nounced he would sue the Police Commissioner as a result of tho ar- rests. ‘The men were arrested be- calise Detectives Meehan and Kier- | nan said they heard them “snapping | their fingers’ and found playing | cards in a table drawer in the place. ‘The place was raided only a few | weeks ago and all the prisoners dis- charged. Forty negroes arrested in @ pool] room at No. 241 West dist Street be-| cause detectives heard “loud talking” | in the place also were discharged and Magistrate rothingham advised against stationing policemen at tho | place, Twenty-three men rounded up | Street were accused of betting on | horse races, but no proofs against them were produced. ‘Thirty-four other prisoners were released in both | courts on similar charges. ali Elevator Operator Killed by Fal Thomas Shippan, an elevator opera- tor, of No. 28 King Street, fell through | from the twentieth floor | nent of the Yale Club, Van- ie and 44th Street,” early He wis killed | to-d PASSAIC MILL WAGES CUT. by NOCRIME,2O0URTS of in an apartment house in West 129th | |i Best & Co. Fifth Avenue at 35th-Screet "THE EVENING WORLD, MONDAY, JANUARY 24,_ ty bon nee ad i in Seates. Overt Hifective Radical readjust Wrank ¢ the Andre Hidustrial J.) Wool Manufac fe (N Notices poxted in all anitls, Me “The Greatest ) Treasure Howse of Linens in America” Reg, Trade Mark January Sale Damask Table Linens Values of Unusual Interest WE wish to emphasize two very striking values in our Damask Table Linen Department. These, while they are exceptional, merely hint at the scope of the reductions offered throughout our Household Linen Departments for the month of January only. Special Lot of Damask Table Linens, Unusually attractive patterns with Napkins to match, At one-third less than Regular Selling Prices. Damask Cloths, 3, 34, and 4 yards long. About 50°) below Regular Selling Prices. James McCutcheon & Co. * i Fifth Ave., 34th and 33d Streets » [Established 1879 TO-DAY (® TUESDAY Amptrano was c trolman Wilkin @. Wood Dies Up Hrooktyn A NAVY Women Are Asking for Silk Jersey Dresses PARIS cable emphasizes the popularity of all knitted fabrics for spring—and among these silk jersey is a prime favorite. models in this sale are illustrated—note the new circular tunic and interesting panel effects, and the rich all-over embroidery—a trimming, by the way, popular than ever. Embroidery in self color or dull gold and bronze SIZES 36 TO 46 Special—40 Silk Jersey Dr “You Never Pay More at Besi’s”’ here are 150 of them at 40.00 Three of the five smart that is more BROWN BLACK THIRD FLOOR \ —. 1921, Wall. Purchases 5 NSH TE AAT ARE EN Ippear on Bilis Rendered March 1st. James. McCreary & Co. 5th Avenue Dashing New Chapeayx In the Blue Salon Special 16.50 One's first Spring Chapeau should he a buoyant debonair affair with a tilt or a dip, a darting feather, a daring bow or a Frenchy banch of buds. Just such Hats are these. Some combine various rich-looking Straws with Faille soft visea weaves, Silk or Georgette—others are fashioned of Milan or Silken Braid mingled with Silver threads, Embroidery, wings, quills, fruit, flowers and rib fetching adornment. A group of select Sport Hats are included, (Third Floor, bon provide Gay or subdued colors. Annez) January Clearance Sale of Corsets YS to % Less Than Regular MeCreery Quality, “Madame Irene” and R. &G. | ‘There is not every size in every style of Corset included in this Sale, but all sizes are well repre- sented, ‘The prices are reduced to figures that are 1-3 to 14 Jess than regular, 2.95, 3.95,4.95 and 5.95 - 9.75 and 10.25 . 3.65 and 3.95 McCreery Quality Corsets Madame Irene Corsets. . tL. & G. Corsets Let our expert corsetieres discuss with you the faseinat d all-important problem of just which style will best set off your own type of figure, Third Floor) Attractive Jersey Suits For Women and Misses Special, 17.50 They are occasion ing the most enthusi; astic approbation be- cause they are so very smart and their colors so different beautiful. and so Then, too, the qual ily of Jersey is excep tionally fine—just the correct weight for present and: Spring wear. Rust, Reseda, Beaver, combinations of Purple Blue. Notched or pockets and back effects provide added charm. various tones of Green, and Lavender and Navy Tuxedo collars, narrow belts, odd Of course 17,50 is a very special price Helos actual value. M Seetiom, Sizes Telephone Fitzroy 500, Bia | LAncheon time And then follows — the \ dreamy part of a Southern y, early afternoon, when Wea! milady feels a delicious lan- F delicious lan id guor and rambles along in a wheel-chair through a jungle of palms, banana trees and mangoes, It is for these hours that mak attra McCreery’s has assembled ex- | former! » yd. 606 quisit ken Frocks in colors | Linge Ribbon, with of sweet peas or of a creamy | dainty satin design, self- whiteness livened by a flash 5 of vivid color—or frisky | Colored, in’ Pink, Light Organdie affairs with tiny Blue and White. Pieces frills that lift and fall with of 10 yards. the motion of great rubber banyans. And to give the topmost touch of smartness there are Ilats with a provocative droop that conceal a little here and reveal a fittle — there—and daintiest of dainty strapped pumps. Interesting Articles for the Home | Newly Priced Searfs made of combi the nations of velour and tap 34th Street Fill Your Needs Now at McCreery’s, Where New Low Prices Mean Greater Values of these ribbons of varied straight. . 5. formerl, Handkerchiefs chase Ribbons Decidedly Reduced perky Hair Bow made ves and colors in light dark shades wil c any little girl's hair tive 514 inch, 1.formerly 85e, 65¢ ».form'ly 1.00, 80 a. former! (Main ree ~ Linen Specially Priced is is the time to pur- handkerchiefs of shecrest quality, fresh : and new, at readjusted estry trimmed with gold de . 3 prices. braid and fringe, 4.88 Fé Mi formerly 9.75 | aA hr Lt Pillows, round or oval, diet aigiivpee dt hemstitch, with initial, fashioned of Tussah silk and trimmed with fruit * in all the most desired ce colors. 1.95 veda formerly 2.75 Pillows, round, made of For Velour, trimmed with but- S| emb ton or fruit, 2.95 formerly 4.50 Lingerie Pillows—Ma- deira embroidered Linen Slips over Pink or Blue covered pillows, 3.95 formerly 6.00 (Third Floor) formerly 12.00 de New chiefs, French Linen, with’ hand turned hems. formerly 1.00 each, 50¢ 9.00 ervice able quality, h 14-inch hemstitch. formerly 6.00 doz,, 4.00 Women heer Linen with dainty, broidered corners or with small block initial. formerly 4.60 doz., 3.00 Sport Handker- (Main Floor) The Annual ‘January Sale of Maslin Sheets and Cases McCreery Standard Brands at Much Below Regular Prices Hemmed Muslin Sheets Size 64x90 ins,..each 95¢ | Size formerly : ° Size each 1.25 Size 63x99 ins.. Sine 72x99 ins...each 1.40 -each 1,65, -each 1,80 formerly 1.85. 81x99 ins... formerly 2.00. 90x formerly 1.55 formerly 2.20 Hemmed Muslin Cases sive 42886 ins...cach 30¢ | Size 50x86 ins,..each 40 formerly 45c. | formerly 60c. Size 45x36 ins...cuch 35¢ | Size 54x96 ins...each 45¢ formerly 50¢ We reserve the right to lin formerly 70c nit quantities. (Second Floor) ices on Lamps, Mirrors and Nove Beautifully wrought decorative more attractive gentility. The following are just articles at newly readjusted prices. (A.) Pearly Salad Bowl of sizes. (B.) Gothie Box of burnished Gole very suitable for the library table interesting note but is a very de cigars or other odds and ends. Boudoir Lamp with Gold or Rose octagonal or square shapes, complet (C.) Dainty ghs provided with Mirror Old BI D Charming Boudoir of Burnished Gold and rative panel on top. fran id in our Lamp and Novelty Shop, Japanese lties objects, such as those make the home by producing an atmosphere of refined a few of these useful Lustre in two formerly 3.50, 2,75 1, quaintly designed, is Tt not only adds an sirable receptacle for formerly 3.25, 2,50 hand-painted flower silk shades, silk lined, e with 40-watt bulb, formerly 7.00, 5,95 t inches, with a . with a quaint deco- 17.00 ter how « sail ey aoe @ ener aici meinen eet sono iat eS Se Se 9 thas bts tide ene AO eT At