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The New York herald., 1921-02-10
EASTERN STATES JOIN
FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING
Will Press Local Legislation If
Federal Aid Fails.

Representatives of commercial and
civic organizations from nine States in
the Eastern time zone who are anxious
to have daylight saving throughout that
zone met yesterday in the quarters OF
the Merchants Association and formed
the Eastern Time Zone Daylight Saving
Association. \. l.. Filene OF the Boston
Chamber OF Commerce was selected per-
manent chairman. On motion of Rob-
ert Garland of Pittsburg the new associ-
alton Will strive to bring about or con-
tinue daylight saving legislation in each
State and city in the zone In case. Fed
eral legislation covering the entire zone
is not forthcoming from the last Sum
day in April to the last Sunday in Sep
tember.
DR.. Royal $. Copeland. Health Com
missioner. told the organizers that the
extra hour OF sunlight daylight saving
brings to millions OF indoor workers In
the zone is tho best possible conserver
OF public health. 1t amounts during the
summer to the equivalent of two
weeks vacation In the sunshine and by
increasing resistance TO disease would
prove a bulwark against the insidious
diseases that are trying to get into this
country from Europe. he said
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
MRS. HAMMERSTEIN
MUST PAY $124,567
Daughters Of Impresario Win
Annuity Fight Against His
Third Wife.
LIEN ON OPERA HOUSE
Stock Transfers He Made to
Her Set Aside i'm Report
of Referee.
LIEN ON OPERA HOUSE

Mrs. Oscar Hammerstein, third and
last wife of the late impresario. has just
lost. it was learned yesterday, an Inn
portant legal battle that was one of the
closing chapters of the Hammerstein
family troubles. In an equity suit
brought against her by the daughters OF
the picturesque Oscars second wife the
referee, Francis NJ. Scott former Justice
Of the Appellate Div ision, has just
handed down an opinion awarding to the
plaintiffs. Mrs. Stella Hammerstein
Heating (now Mrs. Charles Fyles Pope)
and Mrs. Rose Hammerstein Tostevin,
the sum of s124.567.14.
To secure this verdict the referee has
granted lien on the Manhattan Opera
House, subject to mortgages on the
property when this action was started.
He also sets aside the transfer by the
impresario to Mrs. Oscar Hammerstein
Of 1898 shares Of stock in the Ham
nerstein Opera Company and a like
number of shares in the Hammerstein
Amusement Company. This transferral
the daughters claimed that this stock
was security under an agreement that
their father would pay to them 500
week during their lives.
Bearing interest to date from June IL,
1919, the verdict is estimated to
amount to something like s13s,000.
In the hearings in Judge Scott's
chambers. which have been going
on nearly year, testimony was
offered that the value of the Manhat-
tan Opera House was in the neighbor-
- Oh
900 was testified to be covered by mort
cages made before the action. and the
courts will probably be called on to de-
eide whether an additional mortgage Of
$150.000 existed before or after the liti-
cation began. The amount Of Mrs. Os-
car Hammerstein's equity in the opera
house unencumbered by mortgages
could not be learned last night.
Mrs. Hammerstein herself. who was
represented in the proceedings by Rob-
ert III. Ed er. did not seem in the least
depressed by the result of the action.
She was in as undaunted a mood last
night as her late husband might have
been.
II certainly will appeal this case to
the Appellate Division" she said. II
mean to fight 1t to finish"
The case. which is highly complex.
dates back to a separation agreement
made by the impresario with his second
wife, Mrs Malvina Hammerstein, who
later divorced him. Under this agree
ment he was to pay to her 5000 week
as alimony. and on her death 800
weekly to each of the two daughters.
AS guarantee he deposited in 1911
3.s9S shares of stock in the Hammer
stein Amusement Company. which con-
trolled the Victoria Theatre. with the
Trust Company of America. since
merged with the Equitable Trust Com
pany.
His obligations to the trust company
were to cease when he had paid to them
certain amount, which in the present
action was testified TO be ,175.000, and
thus regained the stock. He did not take
advantage of the option. but his daugh-
ters contended that his subsequent
manipulations with the Victoria The
atre and the Lexington Opera House
impaired the value OF this stock. They
sought to recover this value.
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
SIX THEATRE TICKET
MEN IN U. s. COURT
Agencies Accused of Dodging
Tax Plead Not Guilty Be-
fore Judge Thompson.

With the arraignment OF six theatre
Thompson in Federal District Court yes
terday the Government renewed a COM
paign begun a year ago to compel OBJ
servance of the Internal Revenue act OF
1918 governing the sale of tickets by
brokers. The agencies were charged
with failure to stamp the name OF the
vendor and the price on the backs of the
tickets they had sold, as required by law.
Through counsel the agencies pleaded
not guilty.
The defendants are the Tyson Com
pany, the Premier Ticket Agency, New
York Theatre Library, National Theatre
Ticket Company, Sussman's Theatre
Office and Leo Newman.
Capt. John Fine, Assistant District At
torney, who is in charge of the prosecu-
tions. said there will be some further
informations fled against agencies IN
all probability. He has evidence upon
which to proceed against other brokers'
There may be cases charging
agencies with wilfully Withholding from
the Government the tax due from a
broker on every ticket sold above the
box office price" he said, ''but ] cannot
discuss evidence on this matter yet
Guilt under the informations filed yes
terday is punishable by fine OF not
more than 500.
The Government case is based on evil
denne gathered by field agents and
turned over to District Attorney Caffey
by William II. (Big BID Edwards. Col
lector of Internal Revenue. Counsel for
the defendants were allowed week In
which TO demur or take other action
they desire. Bail was fixed at 500 in
each case.
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
CHASED OVER ROOF,
MASCOT SURRENDERS
Policeman Stops Youths Try
ing to Enter Apartment.

George Conroy. 1858 Eighth avenue.
who said he worked last season for the
New York Giants at the Polo Grounds as
a mascot, was chased with two other
youths across the roof of an apartment
house at 657 West 161st street last night
and was arrested after Patrolman James
p. O'Neil had sent six shots humming
about his ears The others escaped.
The officer said he observed the three
young men lowering on fire escape Of
the apartment dwelling and went up cad
tiousy after them. They opened a VIM
dow Of the apartment Of Samuel Schein-
berg on the top floor when they caught
sight of him and scurried to the roof.
according to his story.
Additional police protection of churches
and United Cigar Company stores in
Brooklyn, which began Tuesday, was
continued last night. Patrolmen We're
stationed in front OF each of the 142
stores from o'clock until closing time
and detectives were ordered to remain in
the immediate vicinity of the stores from
midnight until a. NJ. and to pay par
ticular attention to the churches"
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
81 RESCUED AT SEA;
SHIPS FATE UNKNOWN
Radio Message Refers to
Steamship Bonlbardier.

Tile American Ship and Commerce
Corporation announced last night that
a radio message had been received from
Capt Mailman OF the United American
Lines steamship Mount Clay. stating
that at o'clock yesterday morning he
had rescued thirty-sevcn men of the
crew OF the Lloyd Royal Beige steam
ship Bombardier off the coast OF New
foundland. II is not known what hap
pened to the Bombardier. Capt NAL
mans message said
IS A. NJ. latitude 40:i9 noi-!.. long,
tude 54:40 west, took crew Of steamer
Bombardier. thrty-seven men. Weather
moderating now. All we'll on board
VIII arrive probably Saturday morn
ing"
The Bombadicr was bound from New
York to Antwerp. Shn is n frcighter'
and her full complement. including Capt;
Matthews, Is thlrty-scvcn men. Tho
Mount Clay Is bound from Hamburg TO
New York.
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
FORDNEY EXPECTS
TARIFF LAW IN APRIL
Believes in Protecting Capital
and Labor, Objects to
Cheap Goods.

Taxation was the principal matter
discussed yesterday at the opening ses-
sion of the tenth annual convention of
the National Retail Dry Goods Asso-
citation ar the Hotel Pennsylvania The
report of the taxation committee, which
was published two weeks ago. was
adopted and will be sent to Congress.
1t urges drastic revision OF the revenue
law of 1918.
Representative Joseph w. Fordney Of
Michigan, chairman of the Ways and
Means Committee of the House, spoke
on "The Governments Tax Problem"
He said he expected the new tariff
schedules would be adopted some time
in April, and that the next big job
would be to revise the Chinese puzzle
of our revenue laws"
Salmon P. Halle of Cleveland. presi-
dent of the association, called the con-
vention to order. Other speakers were
Edwin r. Gay of this city. c. B. Clark
of Detroit, chairman of the taxation
committee, and Theodore H. Price Of
this city. The convention will last
through tomorrow. The annual BAN
quet will be held tonight.
Mr.. Fordney said that the duties inn
posed by the United States upon inn
ports are the lowest of any of the prin-
cipal countries, even including Japan.
He said he could not agree with the
argument that retaliation will follow a
raise in duties.
81 am great protectionist," said Mr..
Fordney. II believe in the protection
of both capital and labor, and that cap.-
tai and labor should go hand In hand.
believe in protecting our people as far
as possible from unfair competition from
abroad. At the same time. ] am not
prejudiced against the world. But ! do
object to tho unfair competition which
Germany used before the war in putting
American firms out of business.
II hope there will be law to prevent
the dumping in this country of foreign
goods a. a lower price than in the coun-
try where they are manufactured.
Canada has been successful in prevent
ing this practice, and we can do the
same thing
Mr.. Gay advised business men to have
their research departments study the
question of what will become of the
business of the United States IL the
policy OF national isolation is main
tained.'
every section of the country. are at the
convention Speakers st the banquet
tonight viii include the Rev. Thomas
+. Gailor. president OF the executive
council of the Episcopal Church of the
United States Senator Irvine l.. Lenroot
Of Wisconsin. and Isaac +. Marcosson.
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
Beautiful Small
Writing Table
IN BELMAISON

Photographed above is a
writing table that Bel
maison has adapted from
an old Italian model. The
lines of the original have
been modified so that the
little table, with it's two
feet and cross-stretcher, is
thoroughly practical for
modern use. The top is
made with a tray edge
around three sides so that
it is most convenient. for
holding the small objects
that belong on a desk.
Made in a walnut-finish,
height, % inches; length,
48 inches; width, 18 inches.
Price $58.
This table is an excellent
example of what BEL
MAISON has achieved in
reproducing fine old fur
niture for modern use.
Fourth Gallery, New Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
CIGARETTES MADE HER FAT,
BUT COPS SHE'D AT PROOF
For Mrs. McGurdys Boomers Held the Evidence Which
the Police Matron Produced and Which Her Boss
Asserts Was Stolen From His Factory.

bit, looked thoughtful and then turned
to Mrs. McGurdy. who Is very small.
Ibid YOU take any cigarettes. little
girl?' he asked
Sure" the police say she said. u
took lot OF them"
Where did you hide them?"
"In my boomers," said Mrs. McGurdy
promptly. What are you going to dc
about it?''
who? AIe?" said Lieut.. Callahan,
blushing. I'm not going TO do any
thing. t'sa going to send you down to
the West Thirtieth street station, where
there is a matron.''
So Patrolman O'Nell and Mr.. Webb
and Mrs. McGurdy went TO the West
Thirtieth street station and Mrs.
Sweeney, the matron there. took the girl
into her private office. When she came
out she held forty-five packs of cigar
cites in her hands and Mrs. McGurdy
was not quite so plump. Therefore She
was locked up. charged with petty lar
ceny and will be arraigned this morning
in West Side Court
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
New Sweaters
from Scotland

One sweater is of alpaca,
of slip-on type so much
desired at the moment.
In several lovely shades,
such as gray-and gray is
very smart at the moment
in blue, tan and white at
$27.50.
Another sweater-very
popular for winter sports
is of heavy Scotch wool.
Woven in two color yarn to
form large plaid; slip-on mod
ell, V neck; in combinations OF
green and white, and blue and
white. Price $3.50.
Topcoats from London
Of homespun, in that
beautiful gray-green that
is so delightful. $75.
Patch pockets.
Adjustable collars.
Woven leather buttons.
Second floor, Old Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
NEEDLE WORKERS QUIT
AS A DEMONSTRATION
Union Calls Out $4,000 to
Help IS, 900 Members.

walkout OF $4,000 needle workers
took place at 10 o'clock yesterday morn
Ing on orders of Benjamin Schlessinger.
president OF the International Ladies'
Garment Workers Union. in an attempt
20 force employers to capituate 10 de-
mands made by $4,000 of the workers.
The walkout was n demonstration of
strength. according 20 Mr.. Schessinger.
Hc said tho demonstration" would last
two or three days. and that no harm
was meant TO the employers Of those in
volved whose work was held up by the
walkout
IL was estimated that 1900 plants
we're affected by the order. Tho special
motive for :iie maneuvre. according 10
Mr. Schlessingcr. was TO bring 20 terms
tho Dress and Waist Manufacturers
Association Mr. Schlessingcr succeeded
IN arranging a conference with members
OF this association during the afternoon.
Tho rcsul. Of the negotiations was not
given ou:.
George s Levy. business manager for
the Dress and Waist Manufacturers As
ISOLATION. denied that any member of
III, organization had capitulated.
The New York herald., 1921-02-10

A lot of those horrible things that
make Miss Lucy Page CASTOR roar like
lion have been missed recently from
the plant of the Helmar Cigarette Com
pany in 42s West Fifty-fifth street. and
yesterday afternoon the manager Of the
plant, Charles J. Webb. stationed HIM
self By the exit door so he could see
everybody that left. He was attracted
by Mrs. Stella McGurdy, eighteen, OF
GAG Tenth avenue. 1t seemed to him that
Mrs. McGurdy looked rather chubbier
and plumper than usual. so he called
Patrolman ONeill and had her arrested.
She was taken before Lieut.. Callahan
in the West Forty-seventh street sta
tion.
What's the charger" asked the Lieu
tenant.
Stealing cigarettes" said the police
man.
Where's the evldence?'
She's got ii somewhere about her."
said Mr.. Webb. "She isn't that fat nat
urally.'
Lieut. Callahan scratched his head a
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
WIFE WINS $4,000
ALIENATION VERDICT
Mrs. Rebecca Bennett Names
Atlanta Woman in Suit.

A jury in The Bronx Supreme Court
brought in verdict yesterday for s20.-
600 in favor of Mrs. Rebecca Bennett
793 linton avenue. against Miss Adie
II. Kingley of Atlanta for alienation
of the affections Of her husband. James
j. Bennett, an attorney. Mrs. Bennett
ued for 100000. She testified that
she had not seen her husband or Miss
kinglcy for four years.
Mrs. Mary wohlen, daughter OF the
Plaintiff. said she had lived In the home
Of her father and observed his conduct
with Miss kingley. At times. she said.
sho felt 1t necessary to rebuke her
father.
AT these times she said, Miss
Kingley would turn TO me and say !:
He is highly tempcramental and needs
someone Of the same temperament to
balance him."
Miss Kingley entered a general de-
nial.
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
GEN. DURYEA'S ESTATE SUED.
woman's Action for $4,000 ON
Contract Goes TO Trial.

The trial OF the suit for $4,000 brought
by Miss Anna Lewis against the estate
OF Gen. Hiram Duryea, who was killed
in 1914 by his son Chester. was begun
Yesterday In the Supreme Court at Long
Island City. She alleges that the money
Is due her on n contract entered into
with Cen Duryea. by which she agreed
20 care for him and his son during their
lives. lie agreed. she said. to pay her
$50 month aud her board for life.
Miss Lewis alleges that she fulfilled
her part of the contract. but Gen Dur
yea did not fulfill his part OF Il. The
executors OF the estate are contesting
tho suit and deny that any contract OF
this sort was made. n was brought out
during The testimony that Chester Dur
yea is In an insane asylum
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
Special showing Of
Spring Foulards

Into the fascinating Silk
Exhibit which dominates
the Main Floor of the
Stewart Building this
week come-foulards. Of
exquisite quality, yet hum
BILE in price.
4O-in. wide, $2.85 yd.
Grounds of tan, white, black,
brown, navy blue, gray, rose
on which are host of beauti-
full new designs in a contrast
ing tone.
36-in. wide, $1.95 yd.
Floral and small designs on
grounds in variety of colors
and shades and black or white.
Enter by the Silk Way,
which begins at the Broad
way door and leads to the
Silk Rotunda.
Main floor, Old Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-10

Bedspreads

Newly imported
Exclusive floral designs.
single bed size, $3.50.
single bed size, $12.
double bed size, $3.50.
Also, a variety of hand
blocked printed spreads
dark colors predominating
- in the same color
schemes and effects as q
very-much-liked group we
imported years ago.
These spreads harmonic ex-
ceptionally well with Oriental
rugs. They may be used as
couch covers in dens, and also
as bedspreads.
They measure approximately
2 yards X 3 yards for $10.50
and 2ls yards by 3 yards for
$3.50.
Fourth Gallery, New Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
CITY IS NOT LIABLE
IN BUS ACCIDENTS
Justice Disn,isses TDo Cases
May Admit NeD Trials.

Justice Faber, in tho Supreme Court at
ST. George. Staten Island. decided yes-
terday that the city has no liability in
municipal bus accidents and dismissed
two test cases. He reserved decision
upon motion for new trials and asked
that briefs be filed February q.
The suits we're brought By Miss Nellie
Anglip OF "a West Elghty-fifth street
and Miss Helen O'Reily Of 676 Ninth
avenue. both OF Manhattan. who alleged
that they we're injured in an accident
occurring to a city bus operating from
Port Richmond square to Concord.
Staten Island. July 70. 1000.
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
Men S Suits
for $3.50

Each suit has an extra
pair of trousers - a well
come announcement to the
many men who have ex-
perienced the need Of extra
trousers to get full wear
out of the suit.
There are plenty of the
old favorite blue serge for
those who select early.
Also blue unfinished wor-
steds. blue Aanncls. OK
fords and heather mix
lures. q
Conservative and semi-con-
scrvative. single and double
breasted models that will please
any man.
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
Sturdy Shoes for


AS young looking and
strong as a boy himself
are these shoes of heavy
leather. originally nearly
double the price.
Strong, comfortable broad
soles, mostly tan, some black,
the smaller sizes arc full laced,
the large sizes blucher cut.
Sizes IL to 1874 and | to G..
Burlington Arcade floor.
New Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
Women's S Fur Goats
---absurdlv low

Imagine a SO in. Hud.
son seal (dyed muskrat)
coat, for $225.
It is here, full flare model,
self-trimmed, or with deep
cape collar and cuffs of skunk
or beaver.
Marmot coats, S69.50.
SO in. well matched skins,
self-trimmed full-fare models,
with belt.
Marmot coats, S95.
SO in, full flare, matched
skins, deep cape collar and bell
cuffs of raccoon.
Second floor, Old Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
1900 roN TANKER LAUNCHED.

The steamship Walter jennings. ono
OF the largest frelghtcrs ever built IN
New York. was launched yesterday from
Nc plant OF the Federal Shipbuilding
Company 1T Kearny. n. J. The vessel.
4 5000 ton tanker. built for the stand
avd Oil Company OF New Jersey. Is 800
feet long and s. feet beam. She was
chNjstencd with champagne by Miss
Constsncc Jennings. daughter Of Wal
ter Jennings, a director OF the Standard
OIL Company.
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
One-third less
Five examples

A charming suite for
young lady's room, 6 pieces, in
antique mustard color with
stripes of green and floral dec
orations. a bedstead 3 fit. 6
in. width, commode, dressing
table, night stand, chair and
bench, $1150-February price,
$706.
10-piece suite in antique
ivory with stripping of blue and
floral decorations in Louis XVI.
design, low head and foot twin
bedsteads, commode, hanging
mirror, chiffonier, dressing
table, round top table, night
table, bench and chair, $2058
February price $1372.
12-piece suite in gray enanl-
ell with stripping and floral dec
orations in lavepders, blues and
greens, twin bedsteads, COM
mode, hanging mirror, chiffo-
robe, dressing table, night
table, wall table, desk, center
table, bench and chair, $3132
February price $2088.
9-piece suite in antique
green enamel with floral dec
orations of Italian type, twin
bedsteads, commode, hanging
mirror, chifforobe, dressing
table, night table, chair and
bench. S2320-February price
$1546.50.
10-piece suite Of black lac
quer decorations, sideboard.
server, round top 81 in. extern
sion table. 4 side and 1 arm
chairs with cane seats and
backs and a pair of knife urns,
$2000-February price 1888.
Sixth Gallery, New Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
NcAdoo More sanguine.

Chief Magistrate William McAdoo.
formerly Police Commissioner. refused
10 discuss the bills themselves on the
ground that II they became laws vio-
lators would be brought before him in
court
1T Is contended by many Of the
courts in New York. New Jersey and
Massachusetts tina, the present liquor
law against sellers Is enforcibie by the
State at the present time" he said.
The State might proceed against the
man who sold liquor because IL is a vio-
lation os the State law to sell liquor
without license. At the same time
tho Federal ar'.sJi-r1es might act"
DO you think the police could en-
force such n law as Gov. Miller advo-
cates?' nc was asked.
''The police have enforced the excise
laws for a hundred years." he replied.
In response TO question concerning
possible corruption in the Police De-
partment he said:
- must not arrive at a situation
where we cannot pass laws the majority
of the people believe right. because In
doing so an opportunity will be given
20 the police TO graft. This is a vicious
principle. II this law is not passed be-
cause Of possible corruption why should
IDt dii laws dkdIuHl pfOSLtu-
ton and vice in general be repealed d?
When VIC get TO that point Il means
the end OF government"
Frederick A. Wallis. now Tmmigra-
tion Commissioner at Ellis Island. but
formerly Deputy Police Commissioner.
said he was thoroughly IN favor OF the
law
Tho policeman on post is in better
position to know what is going on In
certain houses on his beat than any one
else" he said. "They can keep track
~ those who enter and leave the place.
OF .-sw aces II .neir ueighborhood. OF
suspicious movements Of people or va
hiclcs. and. in fact spot the drlnkiug
places without great difficulty. oA-
lieve that II the police were ordered ia
sce that no liquor was sold in saloons
there wouldn't be q drop soil IN these
places at the end OF n weeks tin,e
Their training. experience and the apti-
tude that comes from their daily work
equir them for the job
~ admit that II might he prejudicial
20 their other duties Until the police
forcc IS increased doubt II they could
devote any spprccisbic time 10 this
work"
The New York herald., 1921-02-10
329 prs. Men S
Shoes down to
ST.

They were SIC to $I7, but
there are not all sizes in
each of the six styles, so
down goes the price,
Thursday. to clean up.
AL high shoes--all tan
calfskin and cordovan--
wing tip and straight tip
medium and broad toes
blucher cut and straight
lace.
90 pairs arc calfskir walking
shoes made in England; blucher
cut. damp proof soles, finished
inside and out with custom-like
care.
Burlington Arcade floor,
New Bldg.