The evening world. Newspaper, December 14, 1921, Page 9

NATIONAL GUARD RAPIDLY FILLING ‘Allotment for Second Corps Area Will Be Reached in Few Months. WASHINGTON, Dec. Progress in the rebuilding of the na- tion's second line of defense, thc National Guard, was made during the last fiscal year, says the annual re- port to-day of the chief of the Militia ‘Bureau, under signature of Brig. G-n.| Jesse Mcl. Carter, retireth On last June 30, the report says, the guard numbered 113,630 with 831 organiza- ‘ions allotted but not yet organized. On the basis of expansion during iast year, Gen. Carter’ estimated that before the end of the current fiscal year the guard would number 160,000 * men, or some 10,000 more than in the} Regular Army. Pointing out that available funds for this year provide for only 122,000 men, the report says that unless increased appropriations are allowed “there will be trouble | ahead” for the Militia Bureau. Col, Raymond Sheldon at Gov- rmor's Island, N. Y., says “that there | is every reac_a to believe that the | ullotment of 32,604 officers and en- ‘listed men for the Second Corps area (Delaware, New Jersey and New 'York) will be reached by the end of the new fiscal year. pet SHIP SENDS OUT S OS; FUEL GONE, FOOD Low| Western Hero, 400 Miles of Halifax, | Drifting to Northeast. BOSTON, Dec. 14,+The steamship ‘Western Hero Is in need of immediate assistance, an S O S call received at the Charlestown Navy Yard said to- day. The wireless message declared that the vessel was out of fuel and that provisions were running low. The ship gave its position as 400 miles off Halifax and declared it was drifting northeastward. peed “SECRETARY OF THE FORMER NAVY.” . WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—With pros- pects of the naval scrapping programme becoming more certain, Cabinet col- leagues of Edwin Denby are now salut- | ing him as “Secretary of the Former Navy.” \ 14.—Rapla RAGONE MURDER TRIAL RESUMED Attack on Woman’s Story That Man She Killed Had Violent Temper. The trial of Mrs. Josephine Ragono for thé murder of Frank Iucalano was resumed in the court of general sessions to-day after a week's recess because of the illness of a juror, The morning session was devoted to an attack on Mrs. Ragone’s story, which was that Iucalano was a man of violent temper and bad reputation and that she had shot him acci- |dentally in a struggle after he had tried to make her earn money for him. Five policemen denied the test!- mony of John Daquino of Bay Ridge that he had given them his name fs a witness and told them of threats made against the woman by Iuculanu. | Daquine had also testified for the de- a revolver fall from Jucalano’s pocket at Pelham Bay. Restivo testified that he had not Hooked tike @ revolver on that occa- | sion may have been a WabweneG | EWARE of | thefalsesen- sation of clean- | liness. UseCalox | —The Oxygen | Tooth Powder. . It is the most effective agent ever discovered for cleansing theteeth. Order large size for greatereconomy || FREE simtrscctersecmey ing you all about the proper care of the teeth. | McKESSON & ROBBINS 91 Fulton Street New York City B. Altman & Cu. For to-morrow (Thursday) A Specia! Sale of Chiffon Velvet Hand Bags | at the exceptionally low price of $2. 75 These Bags are in black, brown and taupe, with inside frame pocket and mirror, and lining of colored silk. (First ‘ Floor) A Reduction Sale of Seasonable Sweaters for Women and M Wool Coat Sweaters im belted model reduced Wool Sweaters in tuxedo model, with sash reduced to $5.50 Girls’ Wool Coat Sweaters in belted model will be reduced to $4.50 (Third Floor) Madison Anew - Fifth Anenue Jet mab 208 Bors isses will comprise to $8.75 Nem York COP TOOK A NIP, LOSES HiS MEMORY So Falled to Make Arrest—Up om Charges 20 Times, Policeman John J. Moriarity of the Charles Street Station hes been on| @ the force four and one-half years and has had twenty complaints of de¥elic- ‘of duty lodged against him. He was before Acting Commissioner Leach to-day on a charge of intoxication, “I called on a friend,” the sus- pended policeman gaid. “He gave me a nip of something and I suffered from an unbalanced mind for ten days.” “Why didn't you arrest him,” the Commissioner broke in, “You know ba 14 duty in such iy mind was runbaranoed,” Mor!- lied. cy Fond Leach, before reserv- ing decision said: “What's the mat- ter with in Diet oa a. been hr complaints lod L Inst you is year, In February I fined you twenty yng for a similar offense. It as if you don’t want your teenie linemen WATER TOO COLD FOR COMFORTABLE SUICIDE Callea for Help When He Found How Chilly River Was, PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14.—Discour- aged because he had been unable to find work. Michael Dydeck spent his last dollar, then Into the Dela- Wate niet treme When the cold’ water closed about and a calles for help. Oriental Cream ydeck strugsieg to the is ip. He was taken to “Too cold,” he 0M ante Gouraud’s G. Altman & Cn. MADISON AVENUE - FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK Thirty-fourth Street A Remarkable Sale of 500 Men’s Sack Suits (exceptional as to quality and at . $48.00 will take place to-morrow (Thursday) As the maker of these Suits produces fine-grade . clothing only this offering constitutes an event of great importance (Sixth Fooor) Another Special Sale of Men’s Brushed Wool Mufflers at $ 1.35 each has been arranged for to-morrow (Thursday) The assortment comprises two thousand pieces, in such desirable colors as oxford, brown, heather and the wanted tan (First Floor) Thirty-fifth Street style) green West 42nd St. Reduced guimpes. ne gem ammeter ame Stern Brothers (Between Fifth and Sixth Avenues) Important Sale Event Thursday: 300 Girls’ All Wool Navy Blue Serge Dresses t $5.00 Less than ONE-HALF REGULAR PRICE TEN DISTINCTIVE STYLES in an excellent quality Serge. Attractively embroidered in two-tone colorings or fashioned with separate pongee Sizes 6 to 14 years. West 43rd St. THIRD FLOOR Stern Brothers ‘West 42nd St. °, (Between 5th and 6th Avenues) West 43rd St. Continuation Tomorrow of Our Extraordinary Sale WOMEN’S | ‘SEPARATE WOOL SKIRTS Plaids, Checks, Stripes, Plain and Novelties in Prunellas, Twill Cords and other favored fabrics $7.50 (Originally made to sell for $15.00 to 25.00) BYERY type of wool skirt that is correct and the final word for smartness in the world of sports, has been assembled for this important Skirt Sale. ACCORDEON, SIDE or BOX PLEATED models that vary the modes by fanciful color harmonies, some in plain shadcs with reverse pleats or insert of novelty figured or checked designs. Sizes 26, 28, 30, 32 to 40 waistband. Third Floor. Requisites for Christmas Fancy Work: PLAIN and NOVELTY RIBBONS Ribbons to make dainty evening bags, for beautifying or tying Christmas parcels, lingerie or hair ribbons in all the varying widths and colorings. At Special Prices Thursday: Moire Taffeta Ribbon Satin Taffeta Ribbon. 614 ins. wide. White, Black and Colors 534 ins. wide; suitable for decorative bows 55c Yard 48c “Yara Narrow Ribbon for tying gifts. Widths, No. 1 to 5; bolt 23¢ to$1 European and American Novelties in CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS TOYS assembled in great variety to please boys and girls of all ages, making it pos- , _ sible to fulfill every expectant Christmas wish as regards dolls, games, toys of all descriptions, and offered at most moderate prices. GIFT SPECIALS for THURSDAY No. 1 Fairy Velocipede Nickel plated Bicycle wheels, o1 pet rubber tires, adjustabie handle and seat. $1 1 98 Special White Enameled Folding Table Octagon shape, lined in blue. Special Chair to match. © Special. . Gifts That Are Cozily Warm, Attractively Styled and Long Enjoyed: Children’s Fur Coats and ‘Sets - Charmingly depicting the newest fur modes, especially designed for children of 3 to 14 years. White Coney Fur Coats— Sizes 3 and 4 years $65.00 Fine quality fur, beautifully silk lined. Natural Wallaby Fur Coats Sizes 5 and 6 yeara $95.00 Shaw! or notch collar; wide cuffs, Muskrat Fur Coats—Sizes 3 and 4 years—$95.00 Natural Tan Rabbit Sets— Chic, slip-through scarfs and oval shaped muffs to match. $6.25, 13.50 st Imitation Ermine Sets With smart cravats or animal scarfs; cushion or oval shaped muffs; lined. $3.95, 9.50 set White Thibet Sets Beautiful curly fur; animal or cravat shaped scarfs; cushion or oval shapes. muffs to match. $9.50, 17.50 set $21.50, 32.50 set Other Children’s Fur Sets—$3.50 to 52.50 Summer Ermine Sets Handsome scarf models with oval