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Detroit Is Preparing for a Pos- | sible Railroad Strike in a| Systematic Way and in That Big Town There Is No Fear ef Starvation. By Roger Batchelder. The preparedness by many large | comuiunities for the threatened road strike is illustrated by the plans | which Detroit ha le for execution | top turning on | Nov. 1, ‘That city is not asleep at the awitch, according to John A. Russell, ; President of the Detroit Board of 1 Commerce, wh at the Biltmore di “While our dis eapadent that | ¢y Ro strike will take plaow, @% spite of |G the threats of the railread brother- hoods, it is using all its facilities to prepare for the eventuality,” he said | to-day. i “The work is being done lad through the agricultural and trans- portation burenus. was first considered that the board should stick to one tt pt to supply food for | § «When the matter | it was decided | A he flour mil- et the stock rain acers, to determ what food s normully moving to other would be available for De- This information will soon. be | te, and will be given to the | usual purchasers of supplies within | the city that they may prepare to buy the esupplics and bring them in by | truck | “Though it is produ estimated that sup- plies from the surrounding territory | entirely adequate to meet | of the consumers for several | the division's activity 4s al- fi ui | danger of wildcat speculation will be | ’ Meanwhile the transpor- eau is organizing a fleet of izing trucks for long-distance hauls.” . * * AN IMPERFECT CLIMAX, | "At a benefit performance in yn dur says Miss 1 Macln . who has arrived at the Majestic from election on | Edinburgh, “the last , was interrupted compos was “1 and L ne afte SPRING IS HERE—IN NEW ZEALAND. “While you New Yorkers are figur- r winter coal supp! 7 stting ready fo Nf ated by the gr . which will b about 150,000 people. At hi ealand, the New un on the sam: | cing enthusi ‘, ustralasia woul | c because of the | bitanis for the ra t part of the wor went on, als, and everything else included, and living conditions are equally reasonable HERE'S A FISH STORY. Walter PB. Ling, whose home is in Guater is now at . brought A fish story from jay are TM all of them in 12,000 mites from Broadway. DRY LAW V ;| Restaurant, Nos, ankruptey yesterday, placing his abil; and the milk |c#use of the faflure. he relates, he caught a salmon weighing 68% pounds which meas- ured 52 inches in length. This is one of the record catches in Nor- way and the trophy now reposes in the Bergen Museum. “Fishing in Norway is all that the rabid fisherman. could desire,” Mr, Ling saig. “There are quanti+ ties of salmon and ‘herring. Arti- ficial flies are used for salmon at the beginning of the seayon; later on, when the fish become cunning, they are tempted only by shrimp or prawn. From May to the mid- die of September the streams are taken over by the fieh- ts, o FARTHEST FROM HOME, The “New Yorkers for a Day or wo" who are farthest from home to- \hearn and a party of wenty-two who are at the McAlpin on tour of the world. Australia, are over Their home towns, KS OLD RESOR'. proprietor of Still's 195 and 197 Third venue, filed a voluntary petition in William W. Smit tes at $24,499 and his assets at The restaurant has been ir Prohibition ts given as the Billions of Tomatoes for theMillions of Bottles of Pride of the Farm Cat- sup Sold Each Year. We've been making this Catsup many years and by ex- perience have acquired the “know how” of production. Red Ripe Tomatoes and rich Spices are successfully blended in Pride of the Farm Catsup. Made where the toma- toes grow—in the heart of the South Jersey Farms PR! THe De FARM Tomato (atsup Brooklyn’s Biggest Credit House 219, 221, 223, 225, 227 Grand Street Corner Driggs Avenue and Reco: t Our Grand St. Store, Victrolas Discount on Talki 164, 166, 168 and 170 Smith Street Corner Wyckoff Street Prima Donnas 4®4 Records at our ‘Smith st Machines. ala) A mahogi ‘Suite for Fine Parlor Sultes sold on our ¢ teers, ciiay credit terms. We e stock of Period - other | m Suites, Sold “SUITS, or Boys from j ¥ arms Suits 2528 FALL DRESSES $13.98 up SCHOOL DRESSES For Girls from $6.98 Up. Room Suite Mahogany fini $15 Down FURNITURE R All this week with any joa Suits 17:38) F EE feo ing ts 80M or UP |new wccounts, if you ‘pring this wet RUGS “12 Good Velvet Rugs... . 17.75 xminster Rugs .. 22.75 ig stock of Parlor, t%, Matting, Linole jewutiful i “119 Delivers $200 100-Piece Dinner Sets or, joan or on ent with you. Starting To-Morrow-Not To-Day 1A TWO DAY SALE == A Special Selling at the New York Floor Covering Company, 60 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, of a $39,000 STOCK em oe Ae =< UGS! At Prices That Make Every Former Sale Seem Insignificant in Comparison. This Sensational Offering Is the Result of Another Coup in Large Quanti Advantages Are Passed On to You. Saturday! THE EVENING WORLD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 37, 1921. Your Dollars Will 0 Double. Du The Stock Is Large but You'll Have to Hurry at To-Morrow While the Picking’s Good and You'll Have No Regrets. The Store Will Remain Open Until 9 o’Clock To-Morrow and Saturday Evenings ———PREPAID MAIL ORDERS: | All prepaid mail orders will receive immediate attention and will be filled with as much When You Have Selected the Rug you like best from our wonderfully attractive cc it to your house any time you say. If it is n some special occasion we will ma special de motlate you, or if you are not quite hold your selections for future delivery tion we'll send once for y to accom ly to receive it a deposit will Imported Jute Rugs AT HALF PRICE Extra heavy, In all the | atest colors and patterns. Felt Base Rugs close woven, sturdy rugs, for all year use Splendid all year rugs that are guaranteed waterproof and will stand hard wear; nothing better for summer home; these are mill seconds. #4.50—4.6x9 $2.25 | %9.00—9x 9 6.00—6 x9 2.98 — 10.50—-9x10.6 7.50—7.6x9 3.75 12.00-—9x12 $4.49 . $25 . 5.98 Cork Linoleum Rugs AT HALF REGULAR PRICE A cooler or better sanitary rug cannot be bought assortment of beautiful rug patterns. 85.75—8 17.6...... $1.88 | $15.00—6 x9 4.50—8 x9 2.25 9.00—4.6x12 6.00—3 x12... 3.00 15.00—7,637.6 $.50-—4.6x6 2.25 | 18,00—7.0x9 6.00—4.657.6 00 22.00 —7.6x10.6 7.004.639 50 -90,00--9 x12 NOTICE All purchases will be delivered within a radius of 100 miles free of charge. A wonderful Corner Livingston © BROOKLYN. if you called personally, Check or money order must accompany each order. $50 9x12 SEAMLESS WOOL VELVET RUGS Extra heavy, very close woven, all wool nigs. The $50 value price quoted is the price maintained on this rug throughout years. on eac n Size 9x12 and 8,3x10.6 WOOL AXMINSTER RUGS These are high quality Axminster rugs of stan: this group and about ¥s different patterns, 1 years of service, Oriental. Persian, allover and me make. ion patterns to select from. QO M12 canis Size $25.00 8.3x10.6...... Size......... 24.00 7.6x 9 Size,.......... 20.00 6x9 Size 17.00 ice maintai yéara, Manutacturer'sitabel 19 98 Tug. The low selling price prevents us from using manufacturer's e There are about two hundred rugs in cavy rugs, in all wool weaves, will give long SEAMLESS ROYAL AXMINSTERS ‘These rugs have the de Jent material and wo and Chinese effects ived imported rugs. Durability is assured ¢ patterns include some of the most exclusive Pers 9 x12 S120) 368 ceeacn $29.00 A 8.3x10.6 Size 28.00 7.6x 9 Size 24.00 6x9 Size 20.00, $65 9x12 WORSTED WOOL WILTON RUGS In this lot of worsted wool rugs you have the advantage of a full range of patterns This particular quality rug, made in the most desirable patterns aod most tasteful colors, was the manufacturer's most popular grade. We are offering these rugs at less than one-half their former prices. 8.3x10.6 or 9x12 sizes, seamed or seamless $25 9x12 HEAVY BRUSSELS RUGS Here is @ big value in a very desirable rug for all rooms. There is a very big variel of distinctive patterns to choose from, and the wearing aualities ‘are much greater than one would expect at this low price. . aaeis + 60c Felt Base Floor Covering | Extra heavy enamelled floor covering, beautiful assortment of Linoleum patterns; absolutely waterproof, best sanitary floor covering made to-day; 2 yards wide. Mill seconds. Cut from full rolls. None C. O. D.—Store Orders On Square yard ; 75¢ GENUINE TEXOLEUM In the very latest sty beautiful designs much longer than ERODE BASE as often rh 2 yards w designs and colorings. But we do not stop with leum bas wonderful durability. It will wear printed linoleums, because it has a real WATE of being mi lap. You can wash ‘I ‘ant to with soap and water without hurting it a CUT FROM THE FULL ROLLS... Square’ yard INLAID LINOLEUM colors through to the back. % yards wide Recognized the best throughout the United States $2.00 Grade, Special Square Yard, Nairn’s Inlaid Linoleum. Very durable. Most attractive patterns. in the excel ian, Oriental 98c $2.50 Grade, Special Square Yard, °1.19 $3.00 Grade, Special Square Yard, 1.59 n RC 60 re. Avenue Block From Fulton St. Cash Buying in Which the Economy Here To-Morrow and Come ese Prices. $2 Extra Heavy Velvet Carpet Extra heavy Velvet Carpet, suitable for halls and stairs. Very choice selection of patterns; 27 inches wide. aoe this sale, special, yard. . 8 Wool Velvet Carpet erns, suitable ‘s, stairs and halls; 27 and #219 inches wide; per yard... Extra heavy all-wool carpet. Splen- did assortment of patterns, for runners, $5 Wilton Velvet Carpet 2.49 $4 Wool Velvet Rugs 2.49 $6 “Axminster ‘Rugs Heautiful patterns, also plain colors, such as blue, Brown and Green, suitable for room, hall and stair A good size rug that is useful in any room, in a very pretty assortment of pat terns; 27x54 A good all wool rug that will fill in and brighten up any room; excellent assort- ment of patterns. Sizes 27x54. Selling price Very heavy all-wool Axminsters; beautiful patterns to select from; size 96x63... NOTICE Long Island residents will find our convenient; Flatbush store from “$10 “Axminster Rugs only two blocks Avenue Depot. | sane . net eS is