The evening world. Newspaper, March 25, 1921, Page 2

EASTER TOGS COST DAD $400,000,000, Se eens Ee RES te = HELD BY U.S. MAY oe ‘ye! “BE RETURNED SON Transfer Predicated on As- sumption That Lusitania q Claims ‘Will Be Paid. CONGRESS MUST ACT. New Custodian to Spare Liti- gation for Early Settlement to Aid Business, t By David Lawrence. {Special Correspondent of The Eve- ning World.) WASHINGTON, March % (Copy- ight, 1921).The carly return to their vightful owners of vast amounts of German property held in the United States appears to be inpruspect. Con- Bressional action is m§cessary before the transfer can be made, but tho trend of opinion in the Harding Ad- ministration is toward giving back what was seized as a war measure. Meanwhile the policy of the new Alien Property Custodian, Col. Thom- as W. Miller, as explained to the writer to-day, is to settle up as quickly a8 poxsible all questions for which authority is vested in him un- der existing laws, “There are some enemy insurance companies,” he said, “which wiil Probably have to be operated by us for some years to come, but most of these companids can be liquidated at once and the proceeds returned to the German owners, It is unlikely that they would wish to operate 4s German concerns again anyway,” * Gol. Miller was drafted for the job, of Alien Property Custodian by Preai- dent Harding because of his remark- able executive ability. He won his military rank overseas, having en- Meted as a private and working up to the staff of Gen, Kubn of the 79h Division. President Harding felt tha: im appointing Col. Miller, who has deen active in the affairs of the American Legion, there could be no suspicion of pro-German leanings in any of his decisions, TIME RIPE TO RETURN PROP- ERTY TO GERMANS. body who talks with Col. Millcr Fin the subject of enemy property, er, wills find that he believes time is ripe to give back to the rman owners the property taken om them, He is louth to criticise this predecessors in the Allen Prop- rty Custodian’s office, but he has instituted some sweeping echanges. » The new Alien Property Custodian as found, for instance, large law- fees charged to the yearly pro- of certain companies now heid American trustees, and has made his min@ that all excessive ebalt }be reduced whether ican 0 mocratic law firms are involved. Col. Miller believes ‘What it is the American spirit to be to individuals even though they Germans, Already there have been many cases which woull have required onged litigation. ‘The policy of Yin RST: ny EXPERT FIGURES And Adds Men Spent Nearly as Much For Suits as Women Did For Gowns, &c. | arta Dats and frocks for the women of America this apring have cost more than $200,000,000—and the men have spent almost as much on new suits and ties and things—ac- cording to James Goold, retail editor of Women's Wear. He thinks it has been the great- est Easter buying season in his- tory, and the buying has been done not only In the fashion cen- tres, but along "Main Street" of all small towns, “Gray and henna shades,” ho says, speaking of hate for wo- men, “will predominate, and the colors for sults will be mostly gray and blue. Frocks will be’ Jess ‘radical,’ " ‘The buying wave, he says, is ac- counted for by falling price the new Administration is to spare WMigation and bring about early set- tlements o that husiness may pro- ceed, for witile many concerns are enemy owned they employ Ameri- oan citizens. The revival of trade and commerce depends to no mall extent upon the restoration of mil- lions of dollars’ worth of property to the lawful owners, EXPECT GERMAN GOVERNMENT TO PAY AMERICANS’ CLAIMS. Of course the transfer of all this property back to the Germans is predicated on the as#umption that the German Government wil pay the claims lodged by American citizens who lost relatives in the sinking of the Lusitania or who lost property in Germany during the war. The expectation is that Germany will set- Ue these claims, but if not, then it is planned to liquidate ag much of the assets of Germans in this country. as possible and use the proceeds to pay American citizens who suffered at the hands of the Germans. One of the difficulties, however, from the © man viewpoint is that France and the Allied powers have a prior claim on any money that Germany may have available to pay war claims and unless America can reach an agree- ment with the associated powers on that point, the only way the United States Government ean avoid using the German assets in this country is to make a joan to Germany, bit of which claims would be paid. This, however, will be developed definitely when the American Gov- ernment begins negotiating with Germany on the settlement of all’ questions growing out of the war, Congressional action will necessarily be delayed somewhat’ until foreign relations are cleared up. Meanwhile banking groups in Now York are back of a plan whereby the assets of the Germans held in this country shall be used asa basis of credit for the immediate Fesumption of trade with Germany when peace is finally made, Assuming that the Berlin and Washington vernments have reached a settlement on war claims, the carly return may be expected of the German property or the use of as much of it as collateral as may be sanctioned by the German citizens in co-operation with the German Gov- ernment, 8 Betts Anti-Trespass Bill Reported ou March 25,—The_ Retts pill, almed to protect the activities of ALBANY, “antl-treapass"* farmers from scrupulous spo! ty i x nalties for violations, It pro- Aut the land owner shall receive one-half of the fine imposed vides t CTY IILNCTION HALTS INREASEIN TELEPHONE RATE O'Brien Attacks Powers of P. S.C. in Application for a Temporary Writ. Supreme Court Justice Newbunger to-day granted the application of Corporation Counsel O'Brien for a temporary injunction restraining the New York Telephone Company from enforcing the order of the Public Service Commission of March 17, in- creasing telephone rates 28 per cent. ‘The injunction is made returnable on March 30 at Special Term, Part 1, Manhattan, “In this order of the Commission,” said the Corporation Counsel, “the elty seems to be absolutely void and without Jegal effect whatsoever. The Commission had no power to make a temporary order. It had no power to provide for increased payment by consumers subject to future determi- nation by the Commission and re- turn of excess, if any,” Continuing his argument, O'Brien satd: “The Public Serv as late as June 1, in its report to the Legislature recommended that the law be amended giving the com- mission power on prima facie show- ing after notice and hearing to direct a temporary increase or decrease in rates pending final determination of the: complaint, upon such terms on Recurity as would protect the in- terests both of the public and the utility in harmony with the final de- termination, This suggestion is in- corporated in the pending Miller Bill “The commiasion, therefore, was unanimously of the opinion on Jan. 1, 1991, that it had no power‘to make character of the 28 order. In fact sev- ons written by th ers referred to the recom. Mr. e Commission per cent. eral of the opin commisatc mendation made by them to the Leg- islature, now argue with the present does give them the power. We do not belleve that it will require much persuasion to satisty the court that the commission usurps ‘powers which it itself hardly three tha ago requested the Legislature to give it.” DRANK HIS LIQUOR, JURY THEN FOUND . BLACK NOT GUILTY Rare Vintages From Stock en Seized Car Uncorked for Them to Sample, MIAMI, Fla, March LL members of the jury A which tried Harry 8. Black of Now York in the Dade County Criminal Court yesterday on a oharge of having fifty-three cases of fine liquor aboant his private car were ajlowed by the prosecution to drink from the sized stock. This was done in order that they might determine whether or not it was intoxicat- ing. Phe jurors availed themselves of the opportunity with eager avidity. nttle after tbottle of vaylous rare vintages was un- ‘ked, the jurors holding the glasses up to the fight and sip- ping the contents Ike connois- sours. ‘There were no women on the jury. At peace with the world, or cer- tainly with Mr, Black, the jurors with unanimity and ‘promptness returned a verdict of not gulity, OPPENHEIM, GCLLINS & 34th Street—New York Remarkable Value Saturday tie: vas Suit, Gown or Coat. Short Brim Sailors. Hair Braids, Ostrich, Flower or med. Georgette and Taffeta facings. . Special Trimmed Easter Millinery A desirable shape and color for every new Mushrooms, Pokes and Milan Hemp, Lisere and ibbon trim- 8.75 EDDY BROWN, NOTED VIOLINIST, WEDS A POLISH ACTRESS RUZOVNA Marries Halina Bruzovna in Green- wich After Acquaintance of a Month. Friends of Hddy Brown, of Indian- apolis, one of the most eminent of American violinists, learned yester- day that two weeks ago he married Miss Halina Bruzoyna, a noted Polish actress, ‘The ceremony was per- formed in Greenwich, Conn. by Jus- tice of the Peace Meade, Musician and actress had met only a month previous. The bride belongs to the famous Modjeska family. Before the war she was the leading actress of the Warsaw State Theatre and of the Moscow Art ‘Theatre, N. Y¥. BOXING BOARD MAY LOSE SALARIES Brundage Says Fighting Is Too Commercialized—Wants to Start on Commissioners, ALBANY, March 25.—A bil under which the Boxing Conimission may have their salaries lopped off is | ing considered for introduction by Assemblyman Brundage of burgh. The Assenvblyman has not definitely degided on introducing bill, but has expressed the opinion boxing in the State js taking on too much of & commercial aspect and be- lieves something should be done cheok it. A Brundage said to-day, he believed New- yet to the commission. by our affiliatio Street Level—a Sh the logical place to begin would be /4'/4 MPORTED Spitalfie grenadine silk scarfs hand-loomed ' hand-made in exclusive Easter patterns reserved for us $2.50 MITTEN ASKS FARE RAISE TO RUN NEW PHILADELPHIA L" City’s Return Precedes Com- pany’s Dividend, and All Transfers Retained in Plan. PHILADELPHTA, March 26.—Pres- ident Thomas BE, Mitten hag asked for an increased fare—the second within a year—on the entire system of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company. The proposal, submitted by Mr. Mitten at a conference with city officials yesterday, declares in- creased revenue is needed to enable operation of the Frankford Blevated line now nearing completion, It is intimated an eight-cent fare will be sufficient, replacing the present weven-cent and four-for-a-quarter rate, Mr. Mitton declared operation of the Frankford “L,” under present fares, would entall a deficit of $925,000. But in urging the increased fares he does make several conces- sions. The city’s 5 per cent. return upon its investment in the now elevated line will take precedence over the 5 per cent. dividend on the $30,000,000 capital stock of the company. The P. R. T. will furnish all ions, machinery, cars barns along all new routes, in addition to certain con- duits carrying power. The P. R. T. will enlarge its shop and maintenance facilities. Obligations taken over by the company will lessen the city’s in- vestment to the extent of $1,313,- 000, while improvements guaran- teed by the company will require an expenditure of between $5,- 000,000 and $6,000,000. The present order for 7-cent fares expires April 30, and Mr. Mitten suggests the city agree to the higher rate in time to post 30 days’ notice and receive au- thorization from the Public Ser- vice Commission to make the new fare effective May 1. Mr. Mitten promis: Il free transfers and 3-cent exchanges will be re- tained. Fare increases in Philadelphia are temporary, pending a final valuation of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company erty. On this appraisal nent rate of fare will be estab- lished. Jury Dinagreed in Stolen Shoes Cane, A jury trying Pred Vance, a Middle town, IN. Y., auctioneer, on a charge of recelying stolen goods, disagreed to-day and was discharged by Judge John W. Peck in the United States Court here. Cance sald that a month ugo a man visited him at midnight with three bas containing sixty-five pairs of new shoes and offered the lot for $T%. Vance he bought the shoes In good faith, dovernment charged the shoes had olen fro raliroad yar ———__— MEN’S SHOPS - —_— London ns. i} ow ¢ ‘ {Concillation to the case. TUGEN STRKE NAY BE ENDED BY. WASHINGTON MOVE Conciliator Will Be Named to Adjust Differences With the Workmen. Steps were taken to-day to call off the strike of the employees on ocean- going tugs which went into effect yesterday and was expected to affect 150 vessels and 1,500 men. ‘This ac- tion was taken upon receipt of telegram from H. L, Kerwin, Direc- tor of the Bureau of Conciliation of the Department of Labor to Thomas B, Healey, head of the marine en- Fincers, sent in reply to a telegram from Healey to Secretary Hoover The telegram, which arived to-day from Washington, was as fololwe: “Your telegram to ‘Secretary Hoover referred to this department. We trust no engineers or other em- ployees will leave their positions at this time. Please write us fully ex- act status of situation in order that we may assign a Commissioner of Unge upon you the importance of having your men remain at work pending the effort at conciliation.” As soon as this telegram came Healey wired to all members of the Executive Counell of the Atlantic and INSISTS M’FADDENS PRODUCE EVIDENCE Attorney for Maid in $500,000 Robbery Does Not Want Case Dropped. (Special to The Bvaning Wortd.) THILADBLPHIA, March 25-—Coun- sel for Mile. Blanche Magult, former maki to Mrs. George H. MeFadden $r. of Villanova, who fs under ball on charges of latcony and conspiracy, said to-day he. would not allow the charges to be dropped quietly. ‘The former mai who was In the employ of the MeFaddens for nine years, Was arrested as a result of the ‘sappearance of $500,000 of jewels from the McFadden home last clober, “I will challenge the McFad, 8 to produce all the evidence they may have against Mile, Meguit,”” sald J, Borton Weeks, the attorney who also repre- sented Madame Jeanne Abtetet, who was freed of similar charges Wodnes- lay by Judge Johnson at Media on a writ of habens corpus, “I have heard hat the MoMadtens will drop too rges against thelr former maid,’ timed Mr, Weeks. “Dhis will not allowed if T can help it, We will Jemand a showdown. Gulf Coast Marine Engineers’ Asso- clation, calling them to a ineeting here as promptly as It can he ar- ranged, He said that he had no doubt the strike would be called off when the council convened, as the tugmen did not want to do anything to embarrass the Washington Ad- ministration, Similar action, he added, was expected from the mas. ters, mates and pilots, who met last night and decided to back up the ¢ gineers in their strike. So far the strike has ted up only nine tugs and their crews, others being at sea tow- ne coal LOOT FUR STORE” NTS MINUTES GET 100K, Burglars Escape While Détec- tives Rush to Scene When Alarm Goes Off. Central Office detectives were mak- ing a puzzled examination to-day of the premises at No. 213 West 23d eet, oceupled by Lsador Schechter furricrs, seeking clues for a burglary of what they believe to be unexampled swiftness We evening, A burglar alarm indicator rang in the district office of the Holmes Pro- tective Company at 645 Wednesday evening, showing | sémething” was amiss at the Schechter shop, Armed messengers reached the fur factory ck. ‘They foundsthesmtarm n set off by the breaking in of a rear window, opening on a one- story addition, The from doer of the loft bad been broken outward as had the front door of the building. It was: found that” in’ the’-fitteen minutes between the setting-off(of the vlarm at the rear awindow :and the arrival of the watchmen the. thieves had collected and taken away thirty- five mote and sealwkin wraps valued at $11,000. No one was found’ who had scen them leaving the building. 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