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BOGUS DRY AGENT, SHEVLIN CHARGES Prohibition Men Say Bronx Man Sought Bribes of Saloon Keepers. JBUCKMEN ARRESTED Two Arc Accused of Attempt- ing to Transport Whiskey From Brooklyn. Prohibition offlrers who have been glvlnit close attention to reports of an; ftrportor PORlriK as a dry agent anil (diii'ltiMK I r i from saloon keeper l yesterday Charles S. Suntlnl, 40 fears Old. He was held In $5,000 ball on a charge of Impersonating a pro- hibition enforcement officer. Bantlnl, Who professed to bo a real wtsit djr In The Bronx and a spe- cial revi nue agent from Washington, through his attorneys that he Is an accredited Government revenue of- ficer and has been since the Volstead act went Into effect, although not actively ien1r. In that capacity now. Jo.m J. Quigley, an enforcement accent ( the New York office, arrested Santlnl In the Federal Building and filed the chirp\ against him. According to Mr. Quigley. several complaints have been made hy saloonkeepers, who ay they hare been held up for bribes and In some c.ises assaulted with blackjacks when they refused to surrender the r.miey demanded. Oantlni has frequented the prohibition edict lately, both at the Custom House and to the Federal Building, Mr. Quig- ley saA and had gathered Information which wtlld be used In approaching and 4emandi bribes from violators of the law. Two cC five men who were loading larreLs of whiskey aboard a truck In front of a Hull street wine chop In Brooklyn were caught early yesterday morning by detectives summoned by a oman who saw and waa suspicious of the proceedings. The captured men eald they were William Forbes, 18, and Trancla Byrnes, 18, both of Brooklyn. Each was held In J 1,000 ball for el- imination Tuesday. Their three com- panions escaped, though the detectives nr. a beveral thots to slop them. Charles R O'Connor, Federal Prohibit- ion Director for this district, announced yfsu'rday that henceforth John Connor Of his staff would be In full charge o' und siRV permits for withdrawal of liquor from bend. He gave notice that after no permit without Mr. Con-r.or- 's name wculd be valid. Several cases and Jugs of whiskey were taken in a raid made by Police Chief Klely, Lieut. Maurice Higgins and Capt. John J. Flynn of l'lalnfleld, N. J., on the wholesale store of George R. Weaeott, on North avenue, and at the hcr;e of .Morris Block, at 151 Orchard place, PlainfleM. At the former place. In the absence of the proprietor, Charles Smith, his manager, and Thomas TimUi, assistant, were arrested. Smith was held In fc'.OOO ball for the Grand Jury and Tlmbo was held as a material WltMiS. At the Orchard place addresa Mrs. Morris Block was arrested and later re- leased in C.noo ball. Both Smith and the woman were charged with selling liquor without a license. WAR ON GOVERNMENT I WARTF. IS O. O. P. PLAN Harding Gives Views to Pub- lic Works Association. The National Public Works Depart- ment Association, CI liroadway, has re- ceived from Senator Harding, Republican Presidential nominee, a letter of ap- proval of their campaign to bring about elimination of waste and closer orgTilia-tie- n In Governmental departments. Franklin P Roosevelt, Democratic nomi- nee for t, also has ex- pressed his approval. The association In particularly Interested In the passage of the Jones-Reevl- g bill, which prov.'es for making over the Department of the Interior by the establishment of nat- ional department of public wor'-J- . Senator Harding said: 'The Republican party Is committed to the proposition of organizing the executive departments of the Govern- ment to eliminate waste, overlapping Mil duplication. In my speech of ac- ceptance it was lmposstble to give mucn time to tliip subject, though I am firmly tommittfd to the proposition. Later on In the campaign I shall probably have n opportunity to discuss the matter more at length.\ Mr. Roosevelt said : \As you know, I have taken a very freat Interest In the general question of a reorganliatlon of the executive of the Federal Government. More than this, I can assure you that I fully expect to take up this subject In my speech of acceptance.\ BRIDE'S $1,000 RING IS STOLEN ON TRAIN Cleveland Girl's Honeymoon Begins With Thrill. The disappearance of a II, 000\ ring, a hurried call for de fences and the arrest of two porters no were employed on the traln A on hich they rode Into New York were Minded yesterday In the first day of \jarrlej life of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Daves of Cleveland. e Davieses left Cleveland Friday jfht, having been married earlier In We day. Just before the train pulled at the Pennsylvania station yester-- y mornlnp Mrs. Davles we.nt to the washroom, while washing her hands he placed her wedding and engage- ment rings In her mouth. The train gave a lurch and the ring, one of platinum act w'th one large and several small stones, PPP\d out on the floor. It could not e found. Railroad detectives were called In and car in which the ring was lost wa nt to the yards to be searched. The pecUves followed the porters, Charles Prlsby and Preston Taylor, negroes. They were arrested In a saloon in Long 'land City, where the police allege the was found in Taylor's pocket Both tten were held. n Air Concert at Ellis Island. An open nlr concert on the lawn at tVl;s tvlnn.4 .. ill K . .1 i 'M \\\I given ivuuy lur Ul A wnefit of Immigrants held for a time \ me immigration authorities, It was BBOIUKttd yesterday by Frederick A. \allis Immigration Commissioner. Col. 2 f Albee has offered Keith's Boy oi i9 pieces for the occasion. I q Hair Nets m Cap and allover ihapei in t good n rente of thtdei and at a price that M f cannot be duplicated elsewhere (or n I the tame quality. Value 1. 75 Dozen M I l.oo no, Q LJ Grey and White Nets, Li V Advance Fall Showing of Service Coats Suitable for Motoring, Driving, Camping, Traveling and Rain wear. Featured at Special Introductory Prices JS 85!) material raglan sleeves collar; illustrated.) Specially 8.50 CAPES feather- weight showers. Specially CAPES Checked Specially 19.75 ENGLISH TWEED COATS expressly for offered these special prices. 32.50 Don't Miss the Exceptional Opportunity to Purchase Coats, Suits and Dresses 20 to 33V3 Reductions original prices. Clearance in progress. Cotton Now Laces present market value. Short and long of laces in black Venise. Chant illy-r-Bl- ack Net Edges Net Venise Edges light French Novelty Lace Flouncings and Insertings. for Frocks Dainty Lingerie. Clearance Prices .45 12.50 ApprocalsNo Returns SUN AND NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, AUGUST 1920. Welcome, Knights of Columbus, to the Convention August 3 to 7 JWncyfc, GnMa&Ee c& Co. 5ft cAsietuie 40l6 f&teei Inaugurating Final Summer Clearance Sales RAIN of tan rubberized with generously cut model with convertible pockets and cuffs. (As Priced at of Schappe Silk a fabric made in a graceful full style ideal for sifmmer Priced at 13.95 RAIN of Merle Silk an unusually attractive gar- ment in a Dolman model. Priced at made this sale and at 29.50 39.50 at from marked now and and and to No 1, Heretofore 8.50 at in of Including pure silk weaves smart silk mixtures and ex- cellent fibre silks in better grades only. Imported Habutai and Pongee Silks very finest fibre silks medium and heavy broad- cloth silks novelty and staple silk mixtures. All sizes in the assortment but not in each style. Separate collars to match or with collars on majority in negligee style with soft cuffs. Clearance of all odd lots of summer Pajamas, including white, plain colors and fancy effects all sizes. 4.00 and 4.50 2.95 Women's Tuxedo Sweaters Now Progress Final. Clearance MEN'S SILK SHIRTS Pajamas 7.50 Worsted Tuxedo Sweater in a smart block weave in black and navy finished with a tailored belt. An exceptional Georgette Blouses 20 oir High grade models that are artistically fashioned and distinctively tf mmed with Filet lace or embroidery. Heretofore 15.00, 18.75, 19.75 Less 20 to be taken off as blouses are purchased. Discontinued Models in Blouses lace and embroidery trimmed Heretofore 2.50 1.50 No C. 6. D.'t. No Returns. No Approvals. Much below lengths white embroidered Suitable THE COATS RAIN the value. Hosiery Women's Pure Silk and Fibre Mixed Hosiery in a plain weave also drop stitch pat- terns and two toned sport Hosiery not a complete range of colors. Value 150 .95 Women's Pure Thread Silk Hosiery also open work ef- fects in black and Cordovan seamed backs lisle tops and soles. Value 250 1.68 5.95 Ea, Reduced Regularly per suit .30 Tax Bathing Suits Reduced Every all wool suit in our entire stock, includ- ing all styles in Heathers or solid colors plain or trimmed. Were 7.50, 8.50, 9.50 6.45 Parasols and Umbrellas Reduced to Close Out Serviceable Umbrellas for men and women well made with good frames and cotton gloria covering neat handles. Value 4J5 To Close at 3.95 Colored Silk Umbrellas only a limited quantity of the popular styles for women excellent qual. ity silks neat bakelite trimmed handles with stub ends to match-Popula- r white tooth tips and silk loops. Value 12.00 To Close at 8.95 Pongee Parasols with hem- stitched velvet borders in shadings to match gowns 12 ribs very at- tractive handles. Value 8 JO To Close at 5.95 Luggage 20 off Regular Prices Including some very fine fitted cases that are already much below their real values. All leather suit cases and bags and all enameled cases and boxes. Regularly 10.00 to 100.00 Each Less 20 discount. Neckwear Reduced Every English Foulard tie without reserve. All sized spots and a won- derful assortment of neat, fancy stripes hand slip stitched with patented bands. Regularly 2.00-2.5- 0 1.50 Rompers for small boys girls 1 to 5 In white pink, triped A value at Black Silks Greatly Reduced in Price Black Dress Taffeta -- an quality with lus- trous chiffon finish 38 inches wide. In Slock yard Reduced to 3.50 Black Florence Satin in a soft, medium finish 36 inches wide. In Slock 4J5 yard Reduced to 3.75 Black Pebbleback Channelise a superior quality that prove most pure black. 40 inches wide. In Stock 7.75 Reduced to 6.75 Remarkable in the Glove Clearance Milanese Silk Gloves two clasp style with square and rounded corners in Brown, Grey, White, Black and Navy with Paris Point contrasting em- broidery. Very Special 1.50 Pair Children's Chamois Lisle Gloves suitable for misses one clasp style, well made, suitable for present wear for early fall school days. They are washable and will wear well. In White, Buck, Nat- ural Grey. Very Special .75 Pair Women's Underwear Athletic Union Suits Made of cool nainsook mull in flesh and white ribbon shoulder straps. A very desirable model for present wear. Value 2.75 Special 1.78 Imported Crepe Kimonos 14 less than usual A special assortment of these beautiful Robes in Rose, Pink and Blue embroidered in various blended calors. Early suggested before the selection is depleted. Regularly 3.50 Creepers seersucker. re- markable imported serviceable Values Women's practical Lavender, shopping Bathing Dresses Of Practical Surf Satin One piece model made in panel effect. In Black only Regularly 5.00 4.00 Bathing Tights 95 to 9.75 Costume Serge An exceptionally nice qual- ity in navy blue and black Fall weight in 50 and 54 inch widths. A suitable grade for suits, skirts, capes and coats and a fabric that will be much in demand for autumn 1920. Very Special 2.75 Yd. Seersucker and and aged year. and also blue 2.95 1.85 Pr. will and also and and and Bath Towels also suitable Beach use. Good qualities that are soft and absorbent specially priced. Hemmed all white Bath Towels, 7.50 Doz. Hemmed tU white Bsth Toweli, 12.50 Dos. Hemmed til white Bsth Towels, 18.00 Doz. Eitrt fine colored Bsth Towel. 2.00 to 2.75 Ea. Imported Brown Linen Bsth Towels, 1.75 to 3.50 Ea. s A Melancholy Reflection In this distressing era of the high cost of living we can extract one consolation there is a certain pleasure in not being dead. Cross Desk Set \ \\y L 1 Comprisfnp: desk pad, 2116 inches ; stationery rack, ink well, pen trail and mnii-bl- ter. Slack or colored glass, with brass mountings. . . .$16.00 Black or colored glass vlt nickel mountings (19.50 Cross Writing Case Made with pockets for stationery, answered and unanswered letters, stamps and cards, fitted with cal- endar and fountain pen. Colored morocco leather, silk lining; 8 4x6 inches, closed $13.00 pijiskin. $14.50 Olasvd calfskin leather $15.00 Initials stamped without charge. Cross \Week-end- \ Case For women; of black enamel cloth coverinp, cretonne lining throughout, shirred pocket in lid. Six sizes: 16, 18, 20, 22. 24. 26 inches. $13.50, $14.00, $14.50, $15.00, $15.50, $16.00 Initials painted without charge. Cross Relish Set Shown icith without u irker rover Crystal set, \daisy and ribbed\ de- sign Colored enamel itiekrr tray and handle. Site; IS inches high over all. Complete $21.00 The World's Greatest Leather Stores 404 Fifth Ave. At S\lh frf 44- - New York 9 Tan and 253 Broadway lOpp. C'itv HaUt Boston London 145 Tremont St. 89 Regent St. Dealers Throughout the World
