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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
By SAMUEL. HOPKINS ADAMS.

this money comes from the poor and
they the class attracted and duped by the advertising and
literature and there OF old and women
who of charitable institutions, OF old soldiers etc
apparent that practically of them well afford the losses They
ultimately sustain
u S. PoNofhcc Report upon a Work at Home" Scheme
Stealing the pennies from dead man. eyes provcrbaly
cprehended as the acme o! despong There other form
Of ganu enterprise least equally rapaclous The passage
quoted above concerning of practitioners chsraccrzes
the whole class These arc the who employ lying advertise
mcns to fitch money from and many of them help
less but still hopeful all of them paheticay eager to grasp
opportunity of adding few dollars to then meagrc livelihood and
lifting themselves by so much Of penuyo fitch money from
these by sham offers OF employment home leisure time
There arc some hundreds of thousands Of and women
IN thus country who through age illness or disability live p-
vaion the amabc trade Of the advertising vulres OF the
Work at Home columns to push them little to the
workhouc for the few dollars few which they them
selves can make oul Of it, Their traps invariably set the
public prints Without the newspapers and they would
Immediately go out Of business for the Of their trade they
can have no local. hrshand patronage Yet not only the
Bennett PuIzerears stripe Of publications which accept their
lures without question Many otherwise reputable papers permit
these little three four line Wanes creep into their claSsl
fed columns because isn't worth the trouble CLASH
fed Yet one single ad,erse of false hopes the struggling
was receiving $500 sucker letters week when the authorities
came down upon linn
Out of the large number of advertisements of this kind
concerning which complaints have been The Tribune Bureau
Of Investigations have selected few typical of the COM
monest forms in which the trap baited
Copying letters at home familiar offer Of the takers 1t
may almost anyhngexcept that the advertiser will really
pay money he would indicate for this sort Of work
Here is an instance from the classified columns of The New
York Herald:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Litigation Over Big Estate
Held Up to Await
Heirs Arrival.
CHILD'S FIRST CRY
WILL BE COURT PLEA
AppelIate Division Reverses Dc
cision TO Favor Crawford.
n. j.. Infant To-Bc.

4 child vno has not get even taken
breath has successfully asserted It's
rights 70 stay litigation over tho 81
100000 estate OF Lawrence Odcll, g
builder, who died in 1855.
The court action has n do with the
distribution OF tho residuary estate,
valued at about 100000. The unborn
babv has a contingent interest iu this
fund. and the Appellate Division decld
ed yesterday that all proceedings must
h. stayed until the child was horn.
Then it will be brought into the cage a.
a party AZ interest
This heir is expected 100 tho home OF
Mrs.. Minnie Odell, At Crawford. =. !.
Her husband, Lester VI. Odell, who vas
3 grandson Of tho builder. died on
August 70, 1916. The action now IN
court IL brought by daughter and
some grandchildren o. Mr. Odcll 20 re
move Miss Mary J. Odcll as trustee Of
MS estate on the ground Of improper
conduct IN that capacity. The petition
-rs also ssk for all accounting Of sew
era trust funds.
Justice Ncpburgcr denied motion
20 bring the great-grandchild into the
proceeding as a party defendant, on the
ground tn. the interest was too re-
mote The Appellate Division decided
unanimously 70 have the proceeding
await the birth of the baby.
"No logical limit said the plaintiffs
in opposing the delay, could r. placed
upon a rule requiring all persons con
tingently interested. as here. 20 be
made parties defendant. II would be
Just As necessary to join great great
grandchildren as great-grandchildreu,
and If. as argued in appellants brief.
the action is to be stayed each time
that it appears that another grand
child or grest-grandchild il 80 be born,
this action, which seeks primarily the
removal % a trustee, may never be
tried"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
WHITE GOODS

Mammoth assortment Of finest mate
tisls and patterns At prices. IN many
cases. no higher than last year. No
wonder a new visitor TO the Depart
ment remarked: "llearn's must be
the White Goods Headquarters o.
America"
Striped Seed Nolles
Striped Lace Cloths
Corded Noilcs
Crossbarred Noiles
Figured FlaXon Values 10
I evnFu '''D '''' 50 cts. By
Cropes Special
Aim French Orgaudic Purchases
and Lingerie Bat.stes "a
also Madras Shirt
ing. Poplins. Repps
Pioue. Galateas. Liue0
Finish and 36-in. Cab
ardiues ......--....-.
Embroidered Figured VOTES -.
3, in. ......-.................- ~
Finer ouaht. ...........:. I'D
Dress and Blou.e Swlsscs figured
and dotted value 69......... ~
Chiffon Noil,s - iu. value ~ .:.o
Chiffon Noiles A. IN. value SO %
French Lingerie Batiste
- in. value .G9.............. .Io
SIX Finish Lingerie Batistes ~
- IN. ........... ...----- '-'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Petty hieDes of
W0men:S Work
"Work at Home" Advertisers
Prey on the Hopeful Poor

Ten Years Experience Fails to Show Single Case
Where Value Was Given Promises Fulfilled
Notorious Penny atchers and Dollar-Snatch-
crs Still Flourishing-PosaI Authorities
Uncover New Ones Every Day
HeartIess Instances Of Bait
ing Playing and Landing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
HANDkERCHlEFS
AT rs cts.

Crepe dc Chine Embroidered corner
on white or colored centres some With
Armenian lace edges. also with colored
OF white initial all newcs, shades a.
this price Pussy Willow Silk Col
ored centres or white with rolled hon
some lace edges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
TRIMMINGS

NEW GOBELINS AND PERSIANS
10 70 j.ls
Most demanded trimmings FOR the nr
bodies. hats. gowns and suite tlse'
crate silk embroidered patterns u
beautiful color b'cndings some CON
bned with gold embroidery OF Per
sian beaded effects plain banding Z"
applique D. 90 in. wide
Persian Embroidered illo,ers--
Is in. b.acA net foundations
novel designs. ...... =. 70 20 ..?'
Black Spangled Net AlIosers-
sto9li. ir........ 1..p~ % i2.3s
Rose Spangled Opaiescent Trim. 49,
mings - i1. yard ........ l'''
New Glazed Braid ia.
lcstherette finish blsch. vnte
ard great variety % ncr
shades ....-........... ...... ''"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
LADIES rotA hone spare time cop..l &
.e.-ers evening. good money inclose SCI
stamped envelope for particulars Excel
IL. N'--fr. l,nrunanN- RocneSfer \ L

For her sestamped envelope the applicant who wishes to
money her spare time form etewlth
no street number traceabe address upon the of
something queer about the cnterpsenving her to upon
profitable and pleasant occupation to the extent oil SZOO
week All that asked nominal fee of 25c. for mparting
the knowledge furnishing copy material and sample She sends
the = In she sample pen and the printed
copy of letter which she send her friends soliciting
their orders for similar pens 81 each From every order
thus received she - The pen the fake
concern fraction Such the Excelsior Writer Com
pans Interpretation of offer of 100 per week for copying
letters spare What the unfortunate victim gets for her
. pen worth perhaps % retail and directions for
trying sell credulous friends for perhaps aha
time, what worth.
Another Herald advertiser the Brooks Copy Co., Of
1866 Penny wanna Avenue Washington D. e. Herewith its
aton which safely be accepted by people who don't
how they spend their money
letters nskes 10 2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
COPY L.ttsrs-Person. writing AID copy
Inx letters make $40 20 s25 weekly. 70
owing directions: stamped envelope fcr
PARTICULARS Brooks Copy Co. Washing

The Brooks trick sweety simple They charge you .
for literature and Instructions Then they you letter
telling you to run and become drummer for laundry. The
letter the literature likewise the Not any par
cuar Laundry either but aundes general wherever you
find Job Which, take it. about much like copying letters
for $40 week it like curing mosquito pets to make seal
skin coats.
Against two other similar industries, the deunc Buckeye
Copy Co., Of Loran Ohio and the retired Cincinnati Copy Co., Of
Cincinnati fraud orders have been issued Obviously it is i'm
possible for the Postocc Department. keen though the
scent down all the mail order fakes fast they appear
But the Brooks OUTFIT ngbor Of the Fraud Order Bureau
IN Washington and might repay visit OF investigation. well
as suppressed ''aundr-copy
Baltimore but hours trip from Washington and call
upon the Superba Co. there by the postal authorities would prob
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

There no need for the who answers this lure to
worry about capital The very fascinating Mr. lzardbrovn
takes of that for her, beginning with the s. which he charges
for his instructions And what these precious Instructions
Why simply advice from lizard INTO the same kind OF mall
order business buying the material from HIM When the Posoce
authorities cited lizard appear and explain he offered defence
Of his scheme but agreed to discontinue the business As might
have been expected of rascal of his type he promptly violated
his agreement whereupon fraud order issued against him
IN all the names given above
Another home working whose parallels that
Of the manv-named lizard Rankin Dodson the and
known surviving member Of which John Rankin postmaster at
Hsdae PENN where until the authorities nerered he carried
on his depuabe industry through his postofce An equally
scanaous misuse Of the L. Postal by OF its officials
have not heard Of Postmaster Rankin angler for the
easy money Of credulous womanknd, using this bait:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Black Crepe de Chine Dresses 1913

Especially good Tor mournIug Vcar
4 transparent chcmisettc Of en-
broidered square mesh not extends
into a fan fare collar Al the back
this dainty touch relieves the
gown Of any somhrc effect button
trimmed rcvers graceful shlr',
having boz plated side panels
sizes 10 20.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Spring STYLE Dress Skirts

Tasteful models On large va
rety. showing entire or hslf
belts. hustle effects, straight
and asring lines. many dir
feront pockets and other
features...Of black mems
wear serge. gabardine or
whipcord or Of plain and
plaid mixtures IN Spring
colors OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

10 those who write reply offering work, and
guessing $500 as small security against expenses start
ing you The letter includes this little gem of appeal:
1T will pay any to borrow the money Or interest
others
Further, the application blank specified that
the applicant is unable continue the work the outfit to be
returned and the company will refund the paid less
expenses incurred the transaction Those expenses
prove on request for refund be great that mystery
how the Wheeler concern contrives to remain IN business
The outfit received for the IS of two pink
botters fourpagc circular of Instructions postcards Zone
tinted sampc), three little brushes small butter -chps
for mixing pants and small bottles of liquid coors
ridiculous return the money has been encountered the
whole realm Of fakery
1t was promptly returned by applicant for the easy
work with the request for refund No heed paid this
less pink foowup letter OF Indictment be regarded
second request This elected reply which did
acknowledge receipt of outfit but did suggest that the estimated
expense sending the package Of trash $3.50 $500
which for sheer mpudenc fairly matches the charge for the outfit
A week later the refund was made. 1t was Just $400
Credit must be given g. H. Sayres Co.. Of Toledo Ohio
for certain measure of originality Not that appears the ad
vertisng however which runs as follows in System fairly
clean publications
- 49,, ,Ds sT.s'e a.. ,t sSH' "ssrs
.nS 40 .eias ....ay -ofk-. r.s.se
i the nature of the Sayres enterprise which differs from
The general run of oanyassing ncedewok bad advice 90
10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
TAILORED APPAREL FOR WOMEN

Tho conspicuous
Of
whether she be tall o. short, slender plump
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
IS a. Children, Coat Sncaters .G:,

Heavy wool mixed desirable col
ors Y neck. Byron or roll collar
pockets sizes p 20 g.
BOYS II RNGsHING> THIRD FLOOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
As for Val UES determined break best records
Spring Style Suits

Mems wear Serge combined
with taTeta In a tasteful
conservative dress model
showing emb'd motifs on
the serge of the coat as
we'll as the taffeta collar
an exceptional feature is
the handsomely designed
sleeve and cuff. Check
Wool NelOurs. Worsteds
and Gabardines in trig tail
ored models among these
are modified Norfolks and
semi-sport styles hand
some color touches are seen
in the faiile silk collars
that are especially smart
90. Pockets are now a feat
ure worthy Of rote. as they
are genuine and in a variety
hat il amazing. skirts
are handsome and cannot be
said 20 follow any set rules
of designing ..............
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Ss.ss Moments sir Blouses 81:
80 ct. Lawn Dressing sacaues q.
20 ct Fame, CamisoIes $500 >.

Figured or dotted round neck or
with collars all sizes.
UOU>L DRESSES SECOND FLOOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
HOUSEHOLD NEEDS
At Surprisingly Low Prices.
Mn.l-n- MIL lengthe

Rlcached Nuslins mill length
of 10 20 IDS. fine quality
worth FL ,d.............-.. -
3o-in. Brown Nuslius mill lengths
~ 3 20 20 yds worth Sa. I'd. 17s
f.-iuch Bleached Nuslins
.orth II .................. III ~
i5-inch Bleachcd Nusiius-
worth Is ................... IL :
5l-inch Bleached Muslins-
worth 20 ......... ........... ~
63-inch Beached Musins
worth - ......... ...-....... 10
oO-inch Bleached Nuslins
worth 81 ............-...... ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
1888
21.9S
New Motor and Rain Coats
598 10 1898

Leather color leatherette new
fabric. rubberized Crepe de Chime
and satin. also the attractive oil
silks now so popular green. navy.
purple and black new cape
models included.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
uIlGIlHlulilGnhuulullIuIIIlllllIIlrllIlliIllIII

Remember the day are
passing. and YOU haven {
very much more time III
which 10 take advantage
Of the extraordinary
values IN Our
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
MORNING SPECIALS-Monday and Tuesday, Until P. NJ
$500 Women's Trimmed Hats 3.3o

Dress and tailored styles fine
straws black and new colors
smart trimmings Of ribbons. etc.
MILLINERY TBIRD fLoO.
S3.9s Women's silk Blouses 22.:;S
TaFeta o. Creme &c Chine white.
flesh and light blue tailored
with tucks or inserts o. lace.
BLOT 81 SECOND FLOOR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Spring Style Suits

Mems wear Serge and Cab
ardine black. navy and
rookie 49, becoming blouse
style coat showing straight
peplum at the back and
front but full gathered at
the sides. Self color faille /.
silk or striped rajah in at
tractiye collar and cuffs
novelty floral satin or
crinkle crepe silk lining
Panel yoke skirt has
full gathered sides. al
though front aud back are
perfectly straight Ines
Other Spring Suits includin
auis.te dress styles OF eros de
Londres 10 ...... .....-......
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
s..9s Boys Spring Suits

NOrfoIk Styles SIDE or BOY plated
also single breast models
plated back mixed cheyiots.
cassimeres and corduroys
trousers lined = 20 l. yrs.
Lnle- lInrMlNN- THIRD ILnnE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
ably prove interesting The address y Clay Street The os-
tcnsblc nature Of the business is this

So WEEKLY Collecting NAM, snd a.
dresses send stamp. superba Co. b..-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Dancing Froek,. .23.9S

White satin or silk embroidered
ccru nets white satin gowns arc
especially dainty for weddings and
receptions the gracefully draped
bodice has decollcte yoke %
Chantilly pattern lace IN ocru and
white combined the tiny sleeves
arc OF fine ruffles Of silk tulle ard
lace the skirt IS in Panier eFec'
The embroidered nets arc com
bIned with chiffon. taffeta or gro7
de Loudrcs in pastel tints- these
arc very dainty and beautifully
made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

Come ~ AlonddN
YOU will sill find very
vide d>sOrtmcnte ~
$3.50 and 50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

We're the nothing sell" phrase understood to refer to
Rankin Dodon would be strictly accurate Their practice
was to extract twenty from the victim the preenc that
she was make lists of and addresses to be sent to
llsdae for the use of Rankin Dodson Only after that pre-
cou pair had her money od they inform her that she would
be paid unless the lists were sold The guarantee of
pure fake When ms department threatened him with
fraud order Rankin begged off, making affidavit that the busl
ness had been discontinued and that would not be resumed HE
turned out to be liar as we'll swinde Upon proof of this
fraud order against hn issued and postmaster
succeeded him
To be caught BY Mr. Gleason Wheeler of Chicago
expensive experience. 1t $500, if get your
money back wheeler pan) and So if YOU don't Wheeler
with shewd appreciation of where the fish feed adertIses IN
William R Iearst New York American also his Cosmopolitan
Magazine:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Spring Model Taffets Dresses 1898

Copenhagen. gray. green. navy,
black becoming surpilce style
blouse panel front and back aide
fulrcss gathered into deep hin
yoke sizes - 70 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
islng IN The New York World:

LADIES make 81 AM 30 Ts.Aly. siinp''
hon- work verf fascinating no ca
sssing. no experience 'sn you TO-
..rf,tIfnr furnished. don't orr about
,apitsl Rod A. Brown, Omaha. Nd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
nmCns \ csis

WHO or fieof Irepe DC InIUe,
combined with net. lace. ribbon
M SIN lNpERNEAR SECOND FLOOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

Seconds of - and % e.. qualities
Ugh or low neck sleeveless or
short sleeve also knee or ankle
length drawers and tights regU-
lar sizes. some extras. not IN each
styie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Spring Style Goats

Demi-d dress and general wear
models black and navy
vhipcords fare skirt
models self or rose silk
collar and cuffs Also
TOP COAT of light tan
covert wing pockets a fea
ture Also 81 % X T :
COATS of white chinchills
IN plain and full back
models Observation-Disclosures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Dress and Travel Coats

Whipcords and gabardines
navy, black. biscuit, petu-
MIA. mustard. green var
iety OF smart lengths
pockets a worthwhile fea.
lure some half lined. but
those that are fully lined
have attractive forals ~
exquisite color schemes. ...
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
SI.5eMens& Women's | mbrelIas -
10 Ct. An.W DOL French Serges =.

Black SIX piece dye taheta plain
and trimmed handles.
MfEflIt~ MAIN FLOOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

Lawn and nainsook Yoke and
French style daintily trim'd with
emb'y. lace and ribbons 70 s yrs.
INFANTS DEPT SECOND iLOOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

Also TaGeta Poplins so inch
tan. grey. garnet. prunc. cadet.
rcscda. brown. navy aud black
nnESs GOODS MAIN FLOOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
80 ct. Children's Drawers
eS Il. LlitIe Tots, Mhite Dresses az

Muslin ana cambria tucks. emby
ruifie ! 20 Is yrs.
MUSLIN tNDFRNEAR SECOND FLOOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

Crochet spreads for 3. beds

NOTTT - ~ -------..- 10
FOR full size beds worth sl59 -
Extra inc Crochet Marscilles
designs hcmmcd or fringed
worth sl.9s ................... -
Extra heavy Crochet hcm'd.
frinred or cut-out corners
worth S2.25 .................. 1.oI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Satin Strioc DrcSdens--

Is inch chiffon tsfcts white ard
dark grounds contrasting stripes
handsome horals exquisite for
Panicr and fun SKIRT style '... I -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

WANTED-Persons @ color srt pictures .
home essy work. no experience GOO
nay: sample free Wheeler Co $50 Mad
sOn St. Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
pongcc Shirtincs and Maisling,-

White and natIIaI EtOuNn0
black and pretty color satin
stripes in various widths.
regularly 1928 ......,,..-.,., .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Washable Satin

- inch white, cream. fesh. pm.
aud pastel blue as fne for
lingerie a. FOR blouso' snd ports
costume special value ......t.:.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

LADIES for home work. nothing 70 sell.
sc per nour guaranteed; something new.
Rankin & Dodson, Dept -. Hillsd.le. =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
7 90 Restaurant & Theatre Dresses 1850

Crisp taTeia. also Gros de londrcs
in silver blue. morning glory pink.
white or black hsrmonizing silk
ullo i'm dccollcte top and inch-widc
rufles. forming tiny pun sleeves
Stl tullc rufiles form large part
Of ihc hack cf the skirt liny
bands o. opalcsccnt scGuins sdorn
tho de'icatcly tinted gowns. while
ict soouins finish the black.
Excellent Inc of Serge Dresses for
school teachers. business women and
other smart models for misses and
women. and especially graceful ones
for the stylish stout women
Cos 10 ic.cS IN The lot
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-16

In speech Saturday before a large
delegation of Pennsylvania democrats
who came to Long Branch with bands
playing and banners flying, President
Wilson declared that while he is for
peace america is always ready to
fight for things that are American"
He summed his idea of the issues of
the present campaign in these words:
America knows that it is faced with
this choice: Peace, the continuance of
the development of business along the
lines which it has now established and
developed and the maintenance OF
well known progressive lines of ac-
ton, on the one hand; or, ON the other,
a disturbance of policy all along the
line, new conditions, new adjustments,
underlined alterations of policy, and
back of it all invisible government"