The evening world. Newspaper, October 27, 1921, Page 5

WAR ON BEGGING IN SUBWAYS BEGUN BY OFFICIALS HERE Profits of Timely Service So- ciety Reported to Have Been $200 a Day. That meane may 'w discussed t put an end to in subway imanthorized beggin and elevated trains, th will be a méet in the office of C fic Welfare Co § afternoon ner of Pub. n- will fer with Chief M MeAdoo, Assistant District y Banton. Police Lieut. Martin an of the Headquarters Squ and a repre- sentative of the of Aldermen. One result of the inquiry into the nuisance will be the issue of a pro- cess charging George Messervy. 7 announced to-day. | ASKS LEGION POST CHARTER SUSPENDED | Com) © Censures lard Stratght'’s Stand om Vet- County cranes’ Preference, ‘The New York County Committee of | the American Leglon voted early this |morning to recommend the suspension jot the Willard Straight Post's charter [pending charges against it for issulng @ statement disapproving the veterans’ elvil service prefarence amcndment. This is the first time such action has been taken, was on a recommendation ance committee chosen after the proposal of « resolution of censure. The meeting was held at the Hotel {Piaza, with Harry W. Buxton presid ing | The position taken by the Willard ralebt Post on veterans’ preterence Is similar to thar en, John F. O'Ryan. | Too Mach at Bethany BETHANY, W. Va. 7.—There |has been too much flirting at Bethany College here, and hereafter only en- |gaged couples will be permitted to take strolls, the office of the dean of women | | wile! ps | Detective Fads and ® companion to| + furniture moter of the Timely Service Society, NOT GUILTY OF POISONING WIFE, Inc., with violation of four sections, ELLSWORTH, Me., Oct. 27.—A jury | of the Pena! Code. Messeryy refused yesterday found fsaac L. Stover of yesterday to appear in the ‘Tombs | Brooksville not guilty of a charge of at- eee sa vsteate Simpaon, tempting to murder his wife by olson, | Cane Magistrate Simpson. / 7.6 juiora were out only half an hour. | vee n conducting « John Doe | it was alleged that Stover gave his wife investigation jpto the begging bUSsi- | the poison in candy which he passed to beau ‘ jher at a motion picture theatre. In proceedings before Magistrate Simpson, Mrs. F. H. Chase of the | Lexington Hotel, 48d Street and Lex- | ington Avenue. testified that she was employed by Messervy and that the money collected in the tin cans for his organization ran as high as $200 a day. W what became of this money d that one-third went to th colle as his commis sion and the remainder to Messervy and his wile Mrs, Chase declared that Messervy | bought an automobile with part of ule money, made two payments on th other sums collected 1 $100 on « at Mill- which Was advertised as ind als sione, Nd Are Perfect Bakers, Heat Up Quickly and Stay Hot Tne ov retainers, Forty Styles and Sizes }f | mieWhive oF i White $25 to $400 Dealers, Builders and Landlords Supplied | ROSE & CO. 63 ORCHARD ST., N, Y. One Door Off Grane st. Pine Hurt by law and Franklin Simon a Co, A Store of Individual Shops FIFTH AVENUE, 37th and 38th STS. WINTER SHOES FOR THE JUNIOR MISS One or Two-Strap Pumps 8 50 Sizes 2/4 to 74—AA to D | Ages 10 to 17 vears | | HE moment the Junior Miss begins to think of Fashion, Fashion begins to.think of her, and shoes copy the smartest fashion of the day in pumps with buckles and straps; | black patent or dull | | black leather, brown or tan Russia calfskin, perforated or plain. Walking oxfords or laced boots in tan or black Russia calfskin or patent leather 8,5° to 9,50 JUNIOR MISSES’ SHOW SHOP—Thid Fleor specialists they are made on the best i last to protect the growing foot—built of solid leather they are the best shoes | ae Shoes | hoes THE EVENING WORLD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1921. | wood deater, which made much smoke but did little damage, ==CHINA== FIRE HOUSE TO KILL NEGRO WHO SHOT 4) yen Burn Out Barricaded Rob- ber After He SI | Wounds Three. | ST. JOSHPH, Mo., Oct. 27.—A. M.| | Earthenware Hall, a police desk clerk, was killed, |||! } | i Thomas Johnson, Chiet of Detectives, | & A | mortally wounded, and Chief of Police |||! Clay C. MacDonald and Detective Ed-}|jj ward Hads were slightly wounded here ms One and Recent Arrivals Wt Cele. in @ gun fight with Carlos Henderson, |{l| from the Cele. | || brated makers of a young negro, He barricaded himself|||)-Purope offer a || Europe in @ house and was shot to death after the fire department had set firs to the house, ‘The shooting followed the attempt of new and exquisite i ||\| variety in’ Sets i} and Small Pieces for Decorating the — rabrigue Mark, |, Table. molfini rrest the negro as a robbery suspect. saasecneninstipneanaanisaiss | Mh Fire Drives Ont ‘Twenty Fami | i 9 | Twenty famil! in the six-story | \ Guamare \ partment house, No. 280 West 38th ||| aM ag Inc. || eet, were driven out at 5\A. M.||ll | ‘o-doy by a fire in the cellar, Most of 15 East 56th Street \| them did not wait to dress. ‘The blaze Mt was confined to the stock of a coal and Best & Co. Fifth Avenue at 35th Screet Established 1879 FOR YOUR CHILD The Best Possible Shoes EST & CO. shoes for children, are, as far as is humanly possible, perfect in design, workmanship and material. Designed by orthopedic Charge purchases made the remaindes of this month will appear on bill rendered Dec. 1 to withstand wear. Ourcorrectiveshoesforsuchweaknesses as bow-legs, knock-knees, and turned ankles, are recommended by many eminent New York physicians. Planned. made and fitted by experts Best & Co. shoes are indeed the best Tan Calf Laced 8 to 1017 5,50 3.70 to 11 to 24.50 to Patent Leather & Kid Ankle Ties Sizes 4 to 8—3.50 Sizes 814 to 103¢ —4,50 Sizes 11 to 25.50 A complete stock of rubbers, arctics, rubber boots, & felt slippers. THIRD FLOOR Alexander | \ _ FRIDAY AND Brown and black \ SATURDAY SALE boarded kip lea- = . of Men’s | ther, good style, serviceable and double soled | Jace shoes | a couple of dol- | $5.85. lars less than to-day’s value Sixth Avenue at Nineteenth Street | ‘ Charge Purchases Will Appear on Bitls Rendered December 1st. 5th Avenue James McCreery & Co. 34th Street “ Master-Made” (Registration applied for) FURNITURE At Half Price Every Piece 1s Karpen-Made Every piece exhibits the careful craftsmanship which has made “Karpen” a synonym for quality in furniture. Through a special and early contract, we are able to offer these suites and separate pieces at Half their regu- lar price, presenting values such as we have not hereto- fore been able to equal. Typical of the general decrease in prices are the great differences that exist in prices of Rugs this Benson as compared with those that prevailed e finest grade of Royal Wilton Rugs, size 9x12 which last season sold readily for 195.00, are nly 120.00, Other grades of Wilton Rugs in the last year's prices of which we: 25.00 and 80.00, now hear the respective prices of 79.50 and 4 In the grades the price drop ts great Vikewise, Axminster and all other domestic Rugs show a decrease of approximhktely 406 cheaper A Girl’s Dress Specially Priced at 12.75 Made of Jersey Cloth in attractive, youthful styles and representing unusually good value at 12.75. Sizes 10 to 16 years, Girls’ Coats, 16.75 Coats of Chinchilla Cloth in Navy Blue or Brown; flannel lined; fashioned in spo style with large, con- vertible collars, Excep tionally warm’ and com- fortable. Sizes 6 to 14 years (Fourth Floor) End-of-the-Nlonth Clearance For Friday and Saturday Boys’ Clothing and Furnishings All Wool Mackinaws in attractive, wintry, plaids, with shawl collar and muff pockets. He may wear it in snow and rain without harm to himself or the mackinaw, for the material is weatherproof. A_ particularly roomy cut makes them ideal for the active Sizes 9 to 18 rs. Clearance Sale Price 7.75 formerly 8.95 Blue Serge Novelty Suits in two models—the regulation middy and button-on styles, They are made of all-wool fabrics and attractively trimmed. Sizes 8 to 10 years, Clearance Sale Price 4.85 formerly 6.95 Norfolk Suits with two pair of knickers. Of all-wool fabrics in light, dark and medium mixtures. These suits are tailored to remain in shape no matter how they are ruffled. ‘Sizes 9 to WS years. Clearance Sale Price 8.95 formerly 11.75 Shirts and Blouses in good, fast-color, wash able fabrics in attractive patterns. es 7 to 16 years. Clearance Sale Price 65¢ formerly 95¢ in pullover models Sweaters of all-wool Sizes 4 to 16 years. Clearance Sale Price 2.65 formerly 3.45 Third Floor McCreery Quality Linens Pure Irish Linen Damask Tea Cloths and Napkins, hemstitched. Tea Cloths, size 45x45 inches,...each, 3.75 Tea Cloths, size 54x54 inches....each, 5.00 ‘Tea Napkims to match, 16x15 in.. .doz., 5.00 Decorative Linens Real Madeira Linen Luncheon Set, hand embroidered, 18 pieces........... Real Madeira Linen Tea Napkins, hand- embroidered corners ............ d 6.75 Hand Crochet Luncheon Sets, 18 pieces, Wel@h Geman swescs sxc cecrses ten set, 7.50 “Life-Long”? Luggage Exceptionally Low in Price A Wardrobe Trunk of sound and durable construction, at 89.50, and a Genuine Cow hide Traveling Bag, at only 8.60, simply can't be overlooked. They would make splendid alfts. Wardrobe Trunks made on three-ply ve neer basswood frame, fibre-covered and lined, four drawers, lock on top drawer, as illustrated. Special, 39.50 Genuine Cowhide Traveling Bags, leather lined. Size 18 inch in Black or Brown Special, 8.50 (Fifth Floor Three-piece Suite, illustrated, upholstered in fine quality Cut Mohair or combination of Mohair and Tapestry. Consists of Sofa, Arm Chair and Wing Chair. formerly 895.00, 447.50 Three-piece Suite, illustrated, upholstered in fine quality Cut Mohair, consisting of Sofa, Arm Chair and Wing Chair. formerly 495.00, 247.50 Three-piece Cane Suite, up Three piece Suite, illustrated, upholstered in Velour or Tapestry, with pillow spring arms, outside backs covered in same ma terials. formerly 829,50, 164.75 sso. 79.75 47.50 Three-piece Cane Suite, ‘Illustrated, up- holstered in Velour. formerly 380.00, 165.00 Arm Chair Rocker Three-picoe Suite, Mustrated, upholstered in Velour or Tapestry, outside backs cov- ered in the same material. formerly 259.00, ae Ap 9. Three-piece Tapestry Suite, 4 \ | Laing ape holstered in Damask. formerly 485.00, 242.50 Sofa . Arm Chair Rocker (NoC. 0. D. . 117.50 with spring pillow arms, ont- side backs covered in same material, 00 97.50 49.75 49.75 (Seventh Floor) Sofa Arm Chair... Rocker .