The evening world. Newspaper, June 16, 1921, Page 5

KS SLIDING CA RATE BASED UPON MONTHLY SUPPL _ Merchants’ Association Submits Plan When P. S, C. Opens Hearings Into Situation. All five members of the Public Ser- 'CLERK, TRAPPED IN VAULT, BETTER THE EVENING WORLD, THURSDAY, JUYE 16, 1921, tric fan with which it is eicleper Then he telephoned to me. got there in my car and Tiston was out in about an hour.” The clerk was exhausted from hysteria when rescued. ain lS. (Bank | Watchman's Quick Work /8TH POSTPONEMENT Brought Rescue in an IN COLEMAN CASE | Samuel Tiston, the clerk who was | Police Detective’s Lawyer Hopes aceldentally locked for an hour in the | book vault of the Metropolitan Bank, at 23d Street and Fourth Avenue, early last evening and ed later by = motor, was raid t from his expe jably be back at work in a day or two. A. ©. Corby, second vice president and cashier of the bank, who aided in the rescue of Tiston, said to-day “Tiston went to the book vault wit some of the bank's books about 6 o'eloc inst night When the watchman saw the |} to Be Ready for Trial To-Morrow. ‘Pho trint of Detective Sergt, Henry ,. | Coleman, under suspension, charged with “beating out the eye of one young man and destroying ight of an- other,” was again adjc to-day for the eighth time when V Fallon, bl Where There Is Justice, Co-operation, Econcmy and Energy, There Is Service. wou James MeCreery of Fashionable Types and drertised, on Sale leginning Friday, June 17th. & Co 34th Street oe Telephone Fitz Roy 3400 “ice Commission, Chairman Prender- éast presiding, began to-day in the auditorium of the Merchants’ Asso- clation, in the Woolworth Building, hearings on the gas rate situation in| this city, the quality of the gas fur- | nished and the determination of aj reasonable price. The auditorium waa crowded, Corporation Counsel O'Brien was there with a detachment of assistants to protest the legality of the commus- sion and to berate the gas companies, the latter evoking frequent bursts of | applause. ' Chairman Prendergast, outlining th intent of the commission, said it had | initiated the inquiry on its own mo- ‘ion, and asked the companies to fur- nish the data for which they were) equested. This was done by prac- | | tically all companies, some asking an extension of time to add to facts and figures already submitted, The Merchants’ Association filed a | long petition against a flat rate for | gas, asking the commission to sub- vault door open he closed it, ‘The in- stant he did so he knew that ‘Tiston inside, So he turned on the ele | lights of the vault and started the eiec Favored Fabrics Specially Priced Breakfast Coat of heavy quality Crepe de Chine, bedecked with self - ruchiny and vari- tinted flowers and tie sash, (Illustrated. ) Special, 9.75 Breakfast Coats of heavy Satin, adorned with self “What this country needs is en couragement— visible signs of the bright future that is before us,” said a prominent American at a private banquet the other evening We can't imagine anything more encouraging than the markedly lower price level now in effect. This low price level is not merely a “visible sign”—it is actual proof. WW J. GLASSBERG 290 Fifth Ave. BETWEEN 30TH AND 31ST STS. Branch: 511 6th Ave. RETWREN. sort 3 DAYS’ SALE Our Special Reduction Sale is not comprised of discarded patterns or inferior “mark-ups,” but only the newest siandard models that give full satisfaction in every way. Short and Medium In many lines McCreery prices are already down to their pre-war level-- luggage, for instance. In all lines they are down to where women may buy without restric tions. RRWQRNNRVVIPISsISsG- SBBVRBRVBVV stitute ‘an equitable monthly service | shell - ruching, emee | charge to all consumers at a scale ii sk e of graduated changes under which the | modish | pockets | rate per 1,000 cubic fect should be and tie sash. ea? decreased proportionately to the in-| ~ 1 Light a ereaae in quantity consumed. | Coral, sigh e rporation Counsel O'Brien here | q Fon « delivered tris notice of protest and | Blue, Turquoise «| Hind asked if there was going to be any . I—Style 980.. Brown Kid insert; PRICE Blue, Orchid, al : on litigation, adding he did not want any two-s Louis XV. covered heel; turn sole. Copenhagen waa sham-battles” at the expense of the Style $81, Patent Kid, white or red insert: $ | Bl P Wise ] ; ae taxpayer. two-strap, Lou! . covered heel; turn sole. ue istaria haa if the commission intended taking MODEL No. 2—Style 985. Vici Kid, white in- é . . tu testimony and data “in capsule form" | sert; one-strap; wood-covered military heel. and Black. Special for Friday ppor ne e uctions on eee ee eee he Tate ae warned || NN Sizes 1 to 9. A to EE. No C. 0. D. of Exchange. g : W. ’ S ilk G 0 many gas rate cases were in the United States Su- | NS - he, so Special, 8.60 and Saturday omen s wRen owns preme Court for decision in October SSSSSSSSSSSNGY SAVANE 7 - —_ ' ‘and predicted a victory for the people. 7 Lal Breakfast Coats of very heavy Children’s and Misses’ Strap Pumps Trim, stylish Strap Pumps of sturdy Tan Calf- skin or Patent Leather with welt soles have been reduced to the following special prices for Friday and Saturday: 31% to 7. .formerly 6.50, 4.95 11% to 2..formerly 5.25, 4.45 7 to 11...formerly 4.75, 3.95 (Second Floor) Taken From Our Regular Stock quality Crepe de Chine, embellished with silk fringe; roll collar, pockets and tie sash. Special, 14.50 Negligees of heavy quality Crepe Meteor, unusually graceful, straight- line models with Georgette sleeves weighted down with silken tassels. Coral, Tea Rose, Orchid, French Blue, Turquoise Blue, Rose, Wis- taria and Black. Special, 16.50 Breakfast Coats of two-tone Satin or heavy quality Crepe de Chine, bedecked with ruching—unusually pretty models, with tie sash and vari- tinted flowers. Three fetching mod- els in all the wanted colors. Special, 13.00 (Third Floor) | There are singularly beautiful affairs of Georgette or Canton Crepe, Satin, Taffeta and Paulette. Some are tailored effects pends | suitable for street wear, others are quite simply adorned in semi- ; dressy fashion—still others are elaborate with rich embellish- ment. ‘These latter are appropriate for dinner parties. Gorgeous beading, embroidery, hand-drawn work, tucking and gay sashes provide effective adornment. Only one or two of a style. 100 Gowns formerly to 65.00, 39.50 65 Gowns formerly to 150.00, 75.00 } : ‘ j. } (Fourth Floor) SEMI-ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE Famous Dorothy Dodd Low Shoes AT EXTREME REDUCTIONS All of the Season’s most desirable and smartest modes are featured in this sale at extreme reductions. Our Entire Stock of | Oriental Rugs “McCreery Master-Weaves of the Orient” 1B Off Regular Price The assortment consists of finely woven and beautifully designed Persian Mahals—Kirmanshahs— | Araks and Sarouks, as well as many Turkish, Asia | : Minor and Indian specimens. Whether the room you | ne potest eee ie, — _ y | wish to furnish be small, medium or extra large in size, : te PInOTE DKS ° ns I| you will find a rug to fit it which at the same time than Sport Suits. Beach Togs | harmonizes with its decorative scheme. For Tiny Tots Ordinarily their price would be Embossed Chinese Rugs Included. 1.50 complete several dollars higher, but as we s eured them through a very special Reduction will be made at time of purchase. A fetching Apron, li Blah Floor) ; Bloomers and a Sunbonnet ry Sa oe = purchase, we are able to offer them fashioned of Pink or Blue Tax Included. PPPS TOT SES ESET OF CSRS ESHEETS OS TS Stunning New Models In Jersey Suits For Misses and Women Special, 14,50 Late Spring models—different we for a price that is far below their actual value. Every wanted shade is represented, Prices Cannot Go Lower . I Linene. Sizes 2, 4 and 6 as well as modish Heather Mixtures. years, Sizes 14 to 18, Misses’ Section. = A and BI ana Sizes 3) Nai Soper é pron anc oomers, "he e he" yn a\Ceciion, without Bonnet. 1.00 isses resses (Third Floor) of ‘Taffeta, Satin, Lace or Crepe. Sizes 14 to 18 years. Formerly 65.00 to 75.00. Reduced to 49.50 (Fourth Floor) a ‘* s a te ; 5 ° ° ° is Actual Former Selling | | F| Dainty Negligee Slippers iH Price Up to $12.00 || or Men : ° ° . 3 | | Ice Cream in Short Priced in This Sale i$ 6,510 PAIRS | ; ‘8 || Leat. er Order with an ‘ . All Colors All Styles I A V. from 1.25 to 4.45 +4 WS Every wanted leather, color and | Oxfo rds i uto acuum (very much below our regular prices) M al combination worn this season, | | Ice Cream ‘ i * : ¢ (\ including an unusually large A 85 AA boon to the bride and an unequalled opportunity for $2 INS assortment of white models. i| 7 Freezer every woman to save. Through a fortunate circumstance $e Every Desired Heel | ly a AN Your eream ja fromen bard which will not interest you, we were permitted to purchase the 3 ALL SIZES AND WIDTHS formerly 10.00 to 12.50 and smooth in 80 minutes entire stock of one of the finest makers and importers of Slippers * aul 5 i Quality and valnes stand ont most. without any tiresome turning. in this country. 7 Extra Salespeople Special Accommodations | sanspicu sly when one stops ta | The freexer : absolutely vied Every conceivable type of Boudoir and Lounging Slippers ‘: . : | consider that a yenr ugo shoen |, itary, nothing can get out of ? . f Ny Hake Your Selections in the Forenoon If Possible——————" identical to these were selling for | order, and the ice and salt is included—Satin Mules, plain or elaborately embroidered; ‘8 | | almost twice this priee—even now || simply can't seep into the Satin d’Orsay models, plain or embellished; Imported Chinese a No C. O. D's All Sa inal | they are marked close to cost! | cream compartment, See and Japanese models. Complete size and color ranges in every +4 THESR SHOES ON aHOe re | |, _ Solldly yet comfortably con. | demonatration, style, Thirty-seven different styles~three to six colors in is ene 4 atructed’ of Black or Tan Russla 1 quart or O-dish alze,., 5.00 : ‘s SATTORE ONLY BEAN LOOR | Calf, All alzes Anaria or 1a-diah siae,, 6.00 STs model, Hy NLY. y | | H roms 2 quarts or 12-dish s x ’ | | (Men's Shop—Second Floor, Annet) | 4 quarts or 24-dish # 00 These Slippers may not be returned or sent on approval. HY | NINETEEN WEST 34TH STREET | Sn SE, ee a | (Sitth Floor) (Second Floor) Hy } + _ PY en