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Sales of Treasury Certificates and Baby Bonds _ Increase by Leaps and Bounds. (ASHINGTON, April 3.—Gam-@ is slowing up in the United)ponds’ are increasing. Deposits are in the opinion of offi-[rising in savings banks. The entire of the Treasury and other nation * beginning to save more ", ; Dials Gevevainent who ty filacty, thas at any time since the fo) Keep & finger on the nation’s so-/ Phe present national development ealled “sporting pulsc.”’ toward thrift is so much in contrast year ago cash was said to be|Wwith a few months ago us to be 5 startlingly apparent, officials say, Ing hands at the rate of $5,000.-|rierg is more extravagance und 000 every twelve months as @ re-| pjunging, it is admitted, than before wit of betting, friendly little neigh-|the war. But the tendency neverthe- games and the like. How/tess is away from the recklessness of that total has been reduced off-|1919 and 1920. cists @o not know very accurately.] Every post office is a store for the But that the craze for financial ex- , eitement on games of chance is fad-|the ‘Ing, is unuestionable. from jes of Treasury savings certifi- and of the Government's “baby COMPTROLLER CRAIG|ASK FOR $75,000,000 URGES NEW COURTS TO JUNK WARSHIPS H TR A MN Experts . , Says Economic Conditions Favor Se jon~Butid- WASHINGTON, April 3.—Congress ea tay Neda will be called upon to provide capital for financing the largest junk busi- ler Craig recommended to Boar of Estimate Committee ot ness in the world ff plans under con- sideration by naval experts for scrap- ping battleships are adopted. thé Whole to-day that the proposei| A fund estimated as high as $75,- York County Court House, work oniwhich was abandoned after there haa been a number of sensational dis- bs SITET — ernment in amou cents to $1,000. measured only in millions 000,000 may be needed to carry out res brought about by the Lock- the plan which technical experts say eventually would prove the most economical way of disposing of these wood Committee, be started as soon ‘as possible. He says there is great need for the building and that tho ships, particularly the old ones. This plan provides for Uncle Sam to undertake the gikantic task of breaking up the seventeen old battle- ships slated,for destruction and the work can be done more cheaply than} new ones as well, at least those when first proposed. building in Navy Yards. ‘The Comptroller's report says: _—_— “Two of the concerns whose con- tracts were rescinded (the Bethlehem Steel Bridge Corporation and the Her- mann & Grace Company), protested against the action of the board ani MARINE HUNT IN MURDER OF WOMAN AT NORFOLK insist that they have valid cluims against the city for damages and Beaten Into Insersibitity and Profits. ‘Thrown Into Water, ce Say. NORFOLK, Va., April 3.—Police “In iew f this and of the ne sity of making progress in the w ing the uniform of rine, last seen th Mrs. Ruth Mercer, e body as found in the wa t Ocean View Sunday. Mrs, Mercer was beaten into insensibility and thrown into the water, police said ‘The young woman left ber hus- band's home Saturday night man dressed as a marine, clared. She came to Norfolk sever: ths ago with her husbs ward Mercer, a sailor, from C} to-day are searching for a man wear the Comptroller has discussed th matter with these two contractors, | who have offered to substantially re- duce their contract prices, and to earn their profits under the contracts im leu of any claim therefor. “The Comptroller further states that economic conditions ure as favorable as they will be at any tim im the near future while the pro- gressing of the work will provide employment for many of our citi- sens.” Ruth Jernigan of Chicago, paesunesne- titel i een | MRS. MAUPDE L. BARING Pins rx}/PENNSYLVANIA WOMAN Loxpon, UT LATU k Mrs, Maude Lorillard Baring, aged 47 o FOR LEGIS RE youngest daughter of the late Pierro] pHILADELPHIA, April 3. Lariliard and wife of Cecil Baring of| Martha G. Thomas, Bryn Mawr Co! the banking firm of Baring Brothers,| graduate, to-day formaily annour | Landon, died yesterday in her home in|her candidacy for the State House of 4 Landon. She was married in 1893 to] Representatives from the Second Levi+- | ‘F, Batfern Taller, from whom sho waa] lative District of Chester Coun'y divorced in August, 1902. They had one| Miss Thomas manages a large farm | s0n, Lorillard Suffern Tailer, who sur- at Whiteford, Pa., and is prominent {i | vives. a number of civic activities Fifth Avenue, 34th and 33d Streets Exclusive Importations of Dress Fabrics Booty seen frocks that an unmis- takable air of chic and individuality? You've thought of them as the creations of fashionable ieres? Py they were—but just as lik mand colorings , and the frocks t be delightfully unique. In Dainty Svelte Fabrics nog > ap tad otis black and white are attractive, too. Tu More Bouffant Materials Imagine the lovely Dotted Swisses! ‘Think of any color like—and you'll find it here. White dot on white and every-colored Swiss. “English Sateens” and “English ‘re quite original. Mazes of _ tirdles—on backgrounds of mar. colors, chinese reds, jade greens, tans, grays, and blues. In Limens, there is ing, from sheerest Handker- chief Linen to rough Ramie, in the rarest of new colors, i blue, burgundy, » poppy, etc. Still others, too, sports and stripes. And so Many Others Swiss Embroidered ies, Handkerchief Batistes, i , Novelty Ginghams in Silk and Crepe weaves—all exclusive to The Linen Store, and Established sign or color you could want. 12 Persian Rugs 9 x12 feet Small Throw Size Orientals, $29.50 cA Surprising New Price Arrives With Bar Harbor Chairs, *6 THIS price will encourage you to have as many of these comfortable, attractive chairs as you need, for porch, garden, sun room and sum- mer bedrooms. You can make such charming chintz cushions for them, and if you love to paint, just imagine one in Venetian red, canary yellow, or sky blue! This chair hints the many other attractive values we are showing in summer furni- ture. Notice the Choice of Colorful Finishes 8-piece reed suite finished in a beautiful shade of grey, com- plete with cushions Aa Rh ee ae eae A piece reed suite finished in parchment, complete with $585 cushions : : : : * : » 485 7-piece reed suite finished in dent de lion, complete with cushions . . : . . . . 475 G-piece reed suite finished in cafe au lait, complete with 6-piece reed suite finished in antique walnut, complete with cushions . . . . : . > 325 6-piece reed suite finished in antique ivory, complete with cushions . . . : . . . 358 Odd Cushions for Wicker Chairs, $2 SIXTH FLOOR ‘Reasons Why You Will Want One SIZE 33 x 19 x 46. Ice capacity 100 pounds. Finish, white enamelled exterior and interior. It has three water-tight sanitary provision chambers with heavy corrugated ice chamber and heavily reinforced ice rack. See illustration. of our regular collection and radically reduced them in price. surely be wise to consider them for your home, office, club or hotel, but don’t be tardy in seeing them. They won’t be with us long at these prices. Lord & Taylor FIFTH AVENUE Radically Reduced WITH the decorating season just beginning its annual spring rush, comes this wonderful chance to select a few choice Orientals in most any size, de- We have taken these few rugs right out You will Chinese Rugs The following is a partial list of the various kinds and sizes reduced: Chinese, 9 x 6 feet + $125 Arak, 11.8 x 9.2 + $245 Bokhara, 14.6 x 8.1 feet . $395 Chinese, 9.8 x 7 feet 135 Hamadan, 14.1 x 8.4 feet . 230 Hamadan, 14.7 x 9 feet . 495 Chinese, 9.9 x 7.2 feet 135 Arak, 10.8 x 9.7 feet 275 Hamadan, 14.5 x 8 feet . 475 Chinese, 10 x 8.3 feet 135 Tabriz, 12.2 x 9 feet 295 Anatolian, 13.8 x 10.8 feet 495 Chinese, 13.1 x 9.4 feet 245 Tabriz, 12.7 x 9.1 feet 295 Sarouk, 11.10 x 8.6 feet 550 Chinese, 14 x 10.1 feet. 245 Arak, 12.4 x 89 feet . 295 Hamadan, 14.3 x 10.9 feet . 650 Chinese, 15 x 10 feet 295 Anatolian, 12.3 x 9.1 feet 295 Lilihan, 11.10 x9.2 feet . 650 Chinese, 15 x 11 feet 295 Bokhara, 13.6 x 8.3 feet 295 Sarouk, 12.1 x 8.1 feet 675 Chinese, 15 x 10.7 feet 295 Fereghan, 13.9 x 10 feet 295 Sarouk, 12.10 x 11 feet Uhh) Chinese, 15.7 x 11.10 feet 550 Hamadan, 12.2 x 9 feet 325 Hamadan, 15.6 x 11.8 feet 850 Tabriz, 13 x 9 feet 195 Hamadan, 14 x 12 feet 395 Sarouk, 13.3 x 8.9 feet 875 Persian Mosouls, about 32x 62 ft. $49.50 FIFTH FLOOR Three Fine Linen Values ' To Jot Down for Tomorrow’s Shopping A GLANCE through your linen and bedding sup- plies this time of year is discouraging until you see three such attractive values as we are going to have tomorrow in just the kind of towels and table cloths you need for regular use. Lustrous Linen Guest Towels, 34.50 Dozen THESE are beautifully hemstitched with damask borders and a quality that is usually much higher-priced. Linen Table Cloths, $3.95 Each THIS price is too good to be true in the light of the much higher prices you have been paying for this same quality of Trish linen damask. Each cloth is 70 x70 inches, and there are many beautiful patterns. Linen Huckaback Towels, $6 Dozen THESE soft, firmly woven linen towels will withstand the weekly laundering for many a day. They’re hemstitched and regulation size. SECOND FLOOR A Sale of Refrigerators, *29.50 IN order to introduce this extraordinary refrigerator we are mak- ing a very special price for a few days only. Weare demonstrating it on the Seventh Floor and are very anxious to show you why it is finding its way.into so many New York homes this spring. This Price for a Few Days Only CONSIDERING that this refriger- ator is one of our most popular models, we can only maintain this price for a few days, so hurry in tomorrow to see it. It answers to the name of “Magicold.” SEVENTH FLOOR Visit Miss Thompson's Model Kitchen in. the rear of the Seventh Floor. Make Your Easter Gifts, $1 Set START embroidering one of these smart un- bleached muslin luncheon sets (11 pieces), stamped to be embroidered in a number of fascinating designs. The set consists of a centerpiece, 8 doilies, and 2 tray cloths at this special price. ART DEPARTMENT—FIFTH FLOOR The Mendel Wardrobe Trunk, $50 IF you visited the Travel Week Exhibition at the Grand Central Palace last week you planned a trip right off and here is a trunk you will want as a com- panion. It is the new Mendel, made ex- pressly for us, and is one of the finest we have ever shown at this price, It has smooth tounded edges, is very sturdily built and well finished, with 12 hang- ers, 4 drawers, includ- ing hat drawer, laundry bag and shoe box, locking bar, open top and attractive lining. Reduced! Black and tan travelling bags, $25 SEVENTH FLOOR Silverware for Easter $2.75 Bud Vases, ster- ling silver, the graceful trumpet shape, plain or hexagon posts, 8 inches high. $1.85, sterling silver open salt dish, spoon and pepper shaker. The price includes all three. (age ae GROUND FLOOR Baby Carriages Special, $34.50 A MOST comfortable and luxurious limousine for baby’s spring excursions! Made of fine round reed, with adjustable back, sliding footwell, artil- lery wheels, rubber ‘ F tires, reversible gear, t corduroy wind-shield and upholstery, leather safety strap. Blue, gray, white or ecru finishes. The special price is for a few days only. * iT SEVENTH FLOOR Looking for Light Weight Comfortables? $5.95 AS spring steals indoors bringing balmy nights, you sleep outdoors. Do you need new comfort- ables for your sleeping porch? These are really a fine spring and summer weight, wool-filled and covered with a bright figured silkoline center and back, bordered with sateen. Colors: tose, blue, gold and lavender. SECOND FLOOR Time to Be Making Your Spring Curtains A FEW more weeks and house cleaning will be the order of the day, and after that come the in- evitable new curtains. Here are two of the out- standing values in the many lovely new curtain materials we are now showing. Dotted Grenadine, 45¢ Yard SOFT, transparent texture and a beautiful quality for this price. Filet Curtain Net, 50c and $1 IN white, cream and ecru, innumerable patterns. FIFTH FLOOR Let Us Shop For You A SHOPPING trip is at times impossible to make, and it is then that our Telephone Order Department should be utilized. Call Fitzroy 1900 and your shiopreg will be given the same care and attention that you would give it.