The evening world. Newspaper, March 14, 1922, Page 5

OIL MAN IS HELD HERE IN ALLEGED 5, $1,000,000 FRAUD Head of Three Cot Companies in 4} Texas, One of Which Has $20,000,000 Capital. Reymour B. J. Cox of Houston, Texas, promoter, alleged to have ob- tained $1,000,000 through the sale of worthIcss oil stocks and arrested here last night, was arraigned before Com- missioner Hitchcock in the United States Court to-day er E, Godfrey of No. ttorney for Cox, said he would not oppose removal proceed - Ings and that his client had done rf) nothing wrong and was willing to go back to Texas at once and face the He prob- k to-night in cus- ably will start by tody of a United S ates Marshal, Cox was arrested here by Post Office Inspector Weldon and Police Headquarters detectives on a warrant issued by United States Commissioner Douglas of Houston. He said he was terey, Broadway and 92d Street, The specific charge against him is using the mails to defraud. The newspapers of New York and other cities within the last few years had much to say about mour n both how only a ago that his wife and ame through the air from Texas to New York “to do ome shopping.” He tried to win the Bennett « France, in Was said that tly which had anteed the p on three planes he took ever, was faced with the necessity of paying 600,000 francs, but he denied it and a3 nes Gordon Bail was fixed | holders, many of whom appeared In an oil man living at the Hotel Mon-|\1, ;,,)Dr. W. J » |New Y -] Work, No. 541 Madison Avenue. Mrs 1922, H. Black, Postal said here that Cox is alleged to have used the mails to send out circulars, photographs, and statements which were fraudulent in connection with the promotion of the General Oil Company, Cox Realization Compan- 1 ea ta i oes breed mal O Gus 1 Oil Company, whieh ie breimgtes, hats been the centre of numerous court litigations. the General Oi] Company was put into the hands of a receiver and Cox was enjoined from acting as its President. New trustees were appointed. At about the same time creditors of the General Oil Company, a $20,000,000 stock company, filed bankruptcy pro- ceedings against the company. Judge J. C, Hutcheson found that the com- pany was ‘not insolvent," and for a time the General Oil Company pro- gressed under the receiver Recently Judge Walter E, Monteith denied a petition of certiorari to Chi- cago creditors asking that the prop- erty of the General Oil Company be sold at auction. Judge Monteith held it would not be fair to the stock- court in opposition to the petition. Just what plans would be taken to finance the company were not de- cided upon, but Judge Monteith held that some other than selling the prop- erty must be decided upon. ——————— COACHMAN GETS $10,000 IN WILL Every Old Employee of the Late Mrs. Rosina M, Hoyt Receive Bequests. Faithful employees of Mrs. Rosina Hoyt, who died on Feb. at her home, No, 934 Fifth Aven wer liberally provided for in her will which was filed for probate to-day. Hugh McGuire, coachman, receives $10,000. The sum of $5,000 each is bequeated to her chauffeur, Herman Hartmeyer, and her butled, Axei Every employee of three Swenson or more years service in the house- hold receives $2,000, The $5,000 is bequeated to “my friend,” Murray, of No. 113 West el, and a like sum to the k Exchange for Women's sum of sith Fj Hoyt also. leaves $15,000 to Wom. Hospital, No. 141 West 109th Street Mrs, Hoyt leaves $60,000 each to three sisters and a nephew. There said the American Express Company Shad undertaken to bring the planes ea ) that there would be no duty f 1919 charges of un- on were filed t wile by the » Commission in connection with the sale of Texas oll stocks. These charges were vigorously denied . March 14,— BROWN FOX PEARL GRAY FOX (white dyed) BLUE FOX SCARFS (white dyed) STONE MARTEN BAUM MARTEN * * ce 29.50 attested Russian Sable Scarfs Fisher Scarfs Nat. Blue Fox Scarfs Fa < 9) \ BONWIT TELLER..&.CO, The Specralty Shop of Oriinatons FIFTH AVENUEJAT ‘38™ STREET The Vogue of THE FOX SCARF Presented by this Shop In All The Smart Shadings cate ONE-SKIN SCARFS In The Favored Furs HUDSON BAY SABLE TWO-SKIN MINK SCARFS apes Genuine Silver Fox Scarfs upwards from 245,00 are several other bequests of $10,000 each to relatives and $10,000 each io the five children of her son, Joha Sherman Hoyt, of No. 900 Park Avenue One-halt of the residue of the estate, including all personal property, goes to her daughter, Rosina S. Hoyt, of No. 934 Fifth Avenue one-quarter to her son, John Sher- man Hoyt, and the remaining quarter grandchild, Rosina O. Bateson, it 19.50 25.00 75.00 75.00 29.50 32.50 48.50 59.50 39.50 FA upwards from 150.00 upwards from 145,00 upwards from 195.00 Inapector, to-day Gov. EDWARDS “SIGNS meanor. Chiet Awaits Jersey Executive's TRENTON, wards to-day signed one of the five Hobart measures designed to provide the State with its new State tion enforcement machinery, ‘The bill approved makes violation of the] gs'cante pee cor Elliott. Non-Beverage | foreement Act Enforcement Measure Still to-day were: Action. off March 11.—Goy, Ed- Proutot- [of real property. 1922 World Atma pald, 50 conte Act a misde- Wew' York city. FIFTH AVENUE Paris says: No action was taken by, the BILL GIVES HYLAN ONE “DRY” BILL Governor on the other four Lend Ke of which is designed as the Chief En- Among the twenty bills approved] Hearing Held on Neste to Trans- }Gas8 and Flectricity: House, 210, extending to soldiers and sailors their tenure of fer » when employed by Boards of Education; the Pierson Bill to prevent payment of a bonus in agreement for bond sales; and the Clift Bill govern- ee CONTROL OF METERS Board of Aldermen power to pass on types of water meters and give it to tho Commissioner of Water Supply It has been repeatedly charged that Authority From Board ? only water meters in favor with cer of Aldermen. tain Tammany officials have been per In the absence of Mayor Hylan in| mitted by the Board of Aldermen. The Albany, Aldermanic President Hul-[bI! transferring power from a Tam ILLN ere-Jcity. ‘The most important, introduced |by the ' by Senator William 'T. Simpson, Re- | peals, Roard of Standards and Ap-|Sam which, like the Commissioner Palestine. dames McCreery & Co. ‘Beads—and still more beads!’ Hand-Beaded Blouses 14.75 A Sale Presenting Remarkable Values Copies of recently im- ported models, lavish- ly embroidered in steel or crystal beads, priced far below their true value, at 14.75. Really gorgeous ,Costume Blouses of 4 Chine, reaching ’way below the hips. entirely by hand and beaded by hand! So rich and lovely are they, one may wear them with pride to practically any informal occasion—to teas, the theatre, to res- taurants and card parties. a heavy quality Crepe de They have been made Some feature the fashionable bateau neck-line; others a round, youthful neck contour. Beige, Mirabella, Jade, Mauve, Carmine and Navy Blue. All Sizes in the But Not in (Fourth Ploor) Assortment, Every Style. Bugumas frin able has happened, nvaded the realm of curtains where it is swaying and swishing its way in favor. Mistresses ¢ beautiful are da d verin that the ouive: m d lovetines: e lend: a joyous note to 1s Casement Curta f Cameo Filet, Tusca and Filet ‘Tire edged with fringe are available Curtain Sect sheer silken fa n fringe, will be made to order eme is desired, iful when fashioned of a two-tone sil in two-tone effect, peric The latter are especially beaut and edg Annual Spring Sale Women’s Long Silk Gloves | 1.45 | gloves of the ilk. This low y set a standard | for su No one should fail to t a sufficient number of pairs te heir wardrobe, Pons able Almond ~~ Gra White and Black I Muin Floor \i LAST FOUR DAYS OF Sale of Footwear for Women and Misses 7.75 9.75 4 New Spring Footwear built on modish clean-cut lines of the very best materia procurable. Walking models with Cuban, Colle and regulation Oxfords in various te or Military heel leathers. “strap tyles Dressy models with high, medium or low heels, of Patent La or Sucd ather, Satin Sccond ‘Fluor Organdie Guimpes Colorful, Crisp and Light as Spring Special 2.95 of tweed or tricotine sweater or sport costume for the spring and summer will be complet out that striking bit of color, thi No suit crispy flufliness, that becoming capanse of white that combine to make the guimpes tie very embodiment of light some yv attire. Vhey are of sheer, new e-gandie embe lished Copenhagen Blue, Lavende Pink, ‘Vangerine, Jade, Maize, Cerise and Rose in odd designs and bord that make up eight different models. Alla ime low price of but 2.95, n Floor) Publican, of Brooklyn, takes from the }of Water Snpply, Ie appointed by relations between the dermen and the and the Simpson bill simply om that one more of the powers o fthe to Mayor Hylan > Board is or British High Con Gas and Blectricity, Mayor Hylan, ‘The Tammany Al- Mayor are HATING AUTOS, ASKS HORSE DRAWN Hi Undertaker - Renn: few remaining being trans-] DENVER, March 14.—After sea JERUSAL |. March 14 lewlah Te * L. ing the loans of insurance companies} pert, as Acting Mayor, conducted a] Many Honrd of Aldermen to a Tam] ie Agenes) - cor an Mee Tel-] a Leta wilt bes fulfitied. ikers heath oe a eee many Hylan appointed Commissioner |°8" - arable! ane |) Upor: her Geachaad Mrs. Beare. eae public hearing in City Hall to-day on] ii.g rg « that disapproval of any |!€ty 14 felt in official circles ere over] was sixty, asked that no motor driven _ ready reference boon, |8°VEal Legislative bills affecting this! water meter shall be subject to review |the continued |liness of Sir Herbert | Vehicles be permitted at her funeral; cession in Denver. S4TH STREET Philippine and Porto Rican Hand-Made Undergarments Special for Two Days Only Exquisite Night Gowns, entirely hand-made and most beautifully hand- embroidered in original designs. 1.95, 2.50 and 2.95 Envelope Chemises in various at- tractive styles, hand-made, generously hand-embroidered and hand-scalloped. 1.95 and 2.50 (Third Floor) Women’s Dresses formerly 55.00 39,50 Crepe Romaine—Canton—Ge Crepe—Silk Laces—Taffeta. You will be most pleasantly sur- prised when you see the Gowns that bear this modest price, for they are wondrously rich and beautiful in ap- pearance. Ordinarily they would bear a price above the fifty dollar mark. cf Bountiful beading or embroidery, treaming Ribbons and Persian effects are used as adornment. Who makes a_ selection group, chooses wisely Navy Blue, Black, Copenhagen and Gr from this Brown, Henna, s bul not in every syle Fourth Flo ‘ibd The Sale of Women’s Suits 42.50 Models of fine Twill with sharp, true lines and exquisitely moulded shoulders and sleeves They are lithe of line, designed to make madame look slender Some are smartly belted, others taper a bit ata low waistline, unbelted, and sull others are smart adaptations of the box-coat style Pipings of Satin, deftly applied, red straps of material or Silk Braid mans Others are se- vrely unadorned, All are most beau- titully lined and finished. Navy Blue d Black adorn One After 24 Hours’ Seare! twenty-four hours for a horse drawn hearse, an undertaker has found one In SIR HERBERT sAM-| the basement of a livery ible, and the CAUSING ANXIETY, last wish of Mra. Ella M. Sears, wife of It Is ten years since a horse drawn nmissioner for} jearse has been used in a funeral peo~ ee em aubns matinee GS ote ae ee eee agnes