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NAN RUNS AMUCK, |Blue Law Closes Town So Tight m3 | 4 Sy | IS SHOT TO DEATH Are Fearful Taking Up Collection May Be “Business for Profit” as All Piqua, Ohio, Mourns. PIQUA, O., Aug. '14.—This town was closed so tight yesterday that not a pint of gasoline was sold nor even a medical prescription filled. About the only thing that happened in the way of traffic was the delivery of mil and even this may be stopped next Sunday, The situation arose over the insist-@ An unidentified man, who had used] ence of certain reform organizations, three revolvers and a stiletto in| backed by the churches, that the mov- wounding three Jersey policemen at|ing picture houses be closed on Sun- Jersey Police in Desperate Battle With Unidentified Maniac. 1A. M. to-day, was shot to death by | day. @ them in a hallway near Newark and Summit Avenue, Jersey City. @engers on a trolley car. and jumped on the car, Derado, seeing the uniform, dashed lamation to that effect. The 66-1 sci accepted the situation with ri through West Newark Avenue. As he fled the man twisted and fired at Rutter, who also began shoov- the meshes of the law. man James D. Conroy also fell into Une. sandwich could be had at any of thy The man was losing ground by|small stands that usually do a prof slackening speed every timo he fired| ble business on Sunday with 1° @t the policemen, who were able to|CTOWd# of men and boys on their to baseball ind fire back without halting. He dodged] “rne golf sslube within yilus of into a hallway, and as the policemen] fifteen miles of the city werrlt hard. closed in drew a stiletto, Some of the more rigid ‘Saat sind As he lunged at Conroy, Dolan| S¢rvers had posted men f DI and warned the memb;® that it was Jumped in between them and was|itogal to employ cad@* The mem- stabbed in the hand. While Rutter} bers did not even “Ve the sonsola- was trying to get the knife he lost| tion of reading S°7@y Newspapers, the tip of a finger. The desperado | for deliveries had?°°" halted early in then dropped his long knife and, hav- | Te "OTnIDE: ation of the Standard e ing emptied and discarded two re-| i Companys*ht a telegram to their volvers, drew a third. general oes: but received no in- He fired point blank at the three] structions®° they obeyed the Mayor's policemen, but they had placed them-| proclam~0 and declined to sell selves in a strategic position where] gasol One of the peculiar mani- they could shoot without endangering| festa©™S Of the situatio was that each other. All three concentrated] tho? Who opposed Sunday ing their fire on him and he crumpled up| =" from several bullets, Ra was rushed |SHARGE TWO HELD UP to a hospital, where he lived only TAXI AND TOOK $24 short time. The policemen had the’ wounds dressed there. They h7® found nothing by which the “29 might be identified. Two eighteen-year old negroes were arrested this morning in a poolroom at No. 24 West 133d Street, charged with holding up Arthur Rodenberg, a taxi driver, of No. 413 East 147th Street. the ‘soklyn, a gate-| Bronxe, a few hours earlier as he was $004 Clarendon Road, Pot Railroad, |ativing from Fifth Avenue into 137th keeper for the Long !§ ‘IStreet, and taking from him $24. ‘The died in the Rocka4¥ Beach Hospital ltwo arrested were Joseph Small and P ‘gs ty esult of being shot] Frank Green. hated $2 Ce in a quarrel at Rock-| Rodenberg told the police that as he ee eaten One Dullet lodged in his| slowed up to turn the corner inte 137th away Beach: the other in his brea Street the two men hailed him and ghdomen Sinvestiguting the shootin nping on the running board of the car cece ace of his assailant has be w revolvers and forced him to turn 2 ne 7 SLAIN IN QUARREL Av ROCK- AWAY. William Timmon, twer/Seven, N Best & Co. Fifth Ave. at 35th St.—N.Y Established 1879 MONDAY and TUESDAY Clearance of Summer Dresses 5.00 Misses’ dresses of voile, swiss, gingham, cre- tonne, eponge; imported chenilles and cotton crepes. Women’s dresses of linen or voile. * 10.00 Misses’ dresses of voile, swiss, linen, organdy; linen and cotton crepe imports. | Women’s dresses of linen, gingham, swiss, voile, ratines; imported beaded cotton crepe. 15.00 Misses’ dresses of swiss, linen, voile, organdy, charmeuse, silk crepes; voile and crepe imports. Women’s imported cotton crepes. Special PURE SILK HOSE 1.50 Full-fashioned, with lisle feet’ and garter tops. Gray, nude, white, polo, black, African brown, silver. Sizes 8 to 1022. Mayor Deweese, in looking up the law, found, or thought he found, that The man, apparently drunk or|a strict: Sunday observance required razed by drugs, terrorized the pas-|that no business of any kind involv- Lieut. | ing profit could be carried on within James Rutter heard the commotion|the city limits and he issued a proc- ‘The town- . awspapers and read- humor, even carrying thelr obediembe| buying Sunday “wapepers through the panic-stricken passengers|to the point of stying away from €D to the other end of the car and ranjcburch in many instances, fearing a collection box might involve them in Members of the Law and Order League carried their enthusiasm to ing. Policeman Dolan, who had jotned| the extent of halting the sale of gaso- the chase, was shot in the elbow by| line in three adjoining townships, ‘ith . | the result that the streets were wholly eee ce corer CONDE agi or Rlevers qHHAy thH day, Ail the city clubs were closed and not a ‘THE EVENING WORLD, XONDAY, AUGUST 14, 1922, SOCIETY GIRL |» HELPS CHARTY Z — most violently were the most inStent upon the absolute observance the law as Interpreted in the y°*lama- tion. The biggest event of th/t4¥ came when motion picture ney ™en from Cleveland invaded the t/® and took pictures of the desolati¢ Wrought by strict Sunday observar® A telephone m ‘rom Troy, the nearest clty to Pit» received last night said that mY refugees from Piqua had arrly4 there and were Sic ‘ o sa eet MISS ANTOINETTE FRISSELL. (P. & A. Photo.) (Special to The Evening World.) Yt the street lamp seen oe thesare reckless of the mal Contents bevit and drank ginger ale, declaring tat they would not tolerate any abuement of thelr personal lib- Miss Antoinette Frissell of Phil G. Altman & Cn. For to-morrow (Tuesday) The Art Needlecraft Department will offer exceptional values in Stamped Luncheon Sets & Aprons (ready for embroidering) Luncheon Sets (5 pieces), stamped on cream aero linene per set 45c. Luncheon Sets (13 pieces), stamped on white artcloth . . ...’. © perset 45c. Bungalow Aprons, stamped on white art cloth; bound with pretty cretonne, GACH isiere ed Sour es lce scr oh fon cetas 60c. There will be on sale at the same time Hand-embroidered Model Pieces consisting of Luncheon Sets, Scarfs, Center- pieces and Pillow Covers at greatly reduced prices (Fourth Floor) Also for to-morrow (Tuesday) Little Children’s Washable Dresses (sizes 2 to 5 years) made of colored chambray and other cotton materials, reduced for immediate clearance to $1.10 & 2.45 (Second Floor) Women’s and Mtsses’ Sweaters and Scarfs at the following low prices reduced to $7.25 reduced to 6.90 reduced to 2.95 (Third Floor) Tuxedo Wool Sweaters . Slip-over Fibre Sweaters, Fibre Scarfs »« +« e« e Madison Abenue- Fifth Avenue 34th and 35th Streets RNew Pork IN N®™WPORT NEWPORT, R. I, Aug. 1¢—Among the leaders in Newport's younger set season. deiphia, who in addition to her sootal activities has taken a prominent part in the charitable a She part! fete at the Misses Masons for the THREE BOY “BURGLARS” HIDE IN FLOUR BARRELS Three boys wore arrested In a bakery Home for the Aged, and ts working] at No, 638 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, pla’ PARAGUAY TOWN FROM REBELS. usly for other entertainments | iast night, when neighbors saw the ed for varior bi the summer colony sep flame of @ candle burning in the shop. Thres policemen found the boys hiding CAPTURN| !n four barrels. John Lennon, seventeen, of No. 39 a re TROOPS ASUNCION, Paraguay, Aug. 14.—It {s] Morton Street, Brooklyn, 1s held on a officially forces have captured Villa Florida. Thi nounced that Government] charge of burglary. The sum of 19 cents, a screw driver, two candle ends is considered a stroke of great import-|and a set of false teeth were found In ance in the campaign against the rebel his pockets. Joseph Boyle, fifteen, No. twelve, same address, aro held on| Drive, charges of juventie dolinquency, hey entered the bakery by forcing a win a oe 5 TO BE HELD TO-MORROW |/.. honorable and of LT EY y. He becam Funeral services will be held at 4]the Home Insurance C Broadway Preabyterfan Church, Broad- way and 114th Street, for William L. FIFTH AVENUE dames MeCreery & C0. sis-srces eA we BUYWAYS Helpful Suggestions for Mothers tn Outfitting their Lutle Children— are freely given in the Infants’ Department by women who have a genuine interest in and sympathetic under- standing of baby’s needs. Everything tor by’s comfort, health and beauty wil there be found: To Make Things Easier for Mother and Nurse— a host of nursery accessories have been carefylly chosen. Wardrobes where baby's clothes are easily accessible— baths convenient to handle—special soft brushes and combs—and innumerable other things to lessen the work attendant on baby’s care. Even their “Education” is Considered— in the toys we have selected. Playthings especially de- signed to promote certain instincts and to develop certain senses ilibe found in the Toy Section on the Fifth Floor. “Service to Mothers” the watchword— Realizing that the shopping hours of a mother are neces- sarily limited, we have gone to great lengths to assure rompt, attentive service for her in every departmefit. hroughout McCreerys she will. find the needs for her children anticipated and everywhere helpful and intelligent service. New Fall Models Mme. Irene Corsets _- We have now secured our new Fall styles of Mme, Irene Corsets in models to fit every figure. These designs should be intensely interesting to every woman who has an interest in both fashion and comfort. The slender, straight, youthful lines demanded in the silhouette of the new mode may be per- fectly-attained by the wearer of a ‘Mme. Irene.” These corsets are made in coutils, brocades, also in all rubber, and rubber and material combinations. Prices range from (Third Floor} 5.00 to 25.00 Clearance Sale Whitney Baby Carriages and Go-Carts Full size’ fibte baby car- riages, lined throughout, having wire wheels and rubber tires, are not often to be found at our clear- ance sale price. Colors: Blue, Ecru and Cream. 25.95 regular price 31.50 We have also reduced our English made wooden baby carriages, in dark Blue, green and Maroon, from 15.50 to the sale price of 10.75 Go-carts, of the kind that will make you and the baby most comfortable. Formerly 19.50 and 21.50 now, in our sale, 15.75 (Fifth Floor) AAAS Crepe de Chine Negligees spi, 6.95 Crepe de Chine of heavy quality and graceful straight line styles make these negligees the most useful and attractive of garments. Matching fringe or self pleating are used for trimming for it is the simplicity of their design that is their greatest appeal. There are three models, in the following colors: Coral, Rose, Orchid, Pink, Copenhagen, Light or Navy Blue and Black. Boudoir Caps special, 1.00 Lace and net make the most fascinating of boudoir caps, especially when lace and ribbon are used for the final dainty touch. Lustrous satin has also been used for some of the most alluring models in this special. (Third Floor} Boys’ Knickers reducea, 95€ These khaki knickers in sizes from 7 to 18 years have been reduced from 1.50 for this clearance sale. They are of fast color, well made and durable. {Third Fleor} Boys’ Bathing Suits Reduced 2.40, Suits of the finest -quality, all wool, in one and two. piece models, which formerly sold up to 4.75. We have both solid colors and combi- nations in sizes from 3 to 14 years. [Third Floor] Boys’ Shoes, 4.85 These calfskin shoes in Tan or Black are made to fit in the growirtg foot. For wear, comfort and general appeararice they are unusually good value. Just the thing for school days. Sizes 21% to 5144. Widths A to E. ; (Second Floor, Annex) Clearance of Children’s and Girls’ White Footwear 1.45 03.65 Formerly this stock sold from 2.50 to 7.00 but now every pair of white pumps, oxfords, and sandals have been marked at a great sacrifice for immediate clearance. In size they range from infants 2!4 to Big Girls size 7. [Second Floor] Final Clearances at Half Price Garden Implements— Fans—Screens Doors —Screen Electric Fans — Half Price a formerly Now 6 inch Polar Cub.,.....5.00 2,50 8 inch Menominee 8 inch Northwind. 8 inch Pittsburg Oscil lating: ....+0ccn0r210.05 5.47 10 inch Pittsburg.,....12.05 6.47 10 inch Pittsburg Oscil- lating, ..s. ccoxe 1B. DAT 12 inch Pittsburgh.....15.95 7.97 4.00 13.75 Garden 4.00 Implements at Half Price Rakes, Hoes, Grass Shears, Pruning Shears, Hand Cul- tivators, etce., at 50% off their marked prices. Sherwood Metal Window Screens—Half Price formerly Now 30x37 inches, . moma »,.1.45 72c - 30x43 inches. 62¢ 32x43 inches. -eeeememe- 75e 18x33 inche: 37e oe Other Screens in odd sizes are also 50% off. Screen Doors —Half Price formerly Now 2 ft. Sin. x6 ft. 8in....4.75 237 Ot. 8 it. 7416 cc canes. 4:0 237 (Sisth Floor) | ae CRE Se CG eenayy Wiener eS a - Si eT ie ass 5.00 2.50 : 527 Wythe Avenue, and Daniel Ryan,|urday at his home, No. 440 Riverst@ 1 . Dennis was born Deo, 9, 187% dow, Jn Russell County, Ala. He wal warded by his friends and assot! FUNERAL OF W. L. DENNIS |** 4 typical old-school Southern genti dignified, polished, careful 14 ny in 1901 o'clock to-morrow afternoon at the|*® an examiner in the South, having, served at Atianta with ti Insurahce Company of North Americi He is survived, in addition to his wifl Dennis, Secretary of the Home Insur-Jand two sons, by a brother, who ance Company, who died suddenly Sat-|Meyor of Blberton, Ga., and a atstey afte, —