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'V1' 1 THE SUM .AND 'NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY, MAY 2, 1920, MARTS MORE BUSES ON STATEN ISLAND Total of 25 taxes Now Re place Trolleys. ' ptatcn WanJ JuJt as trolleylcss ....onlay as It waa Tueily nlcht, when "'Vmploytes or the lUclnnohd Llht nd nallronl Company Ment on etrlko. !iut the ls!on1 was not bu1. tor rrever A. Wlialcn, Mayor Hylau'a bua Victor, started three now llnea, maklnt a total of twenty-five In all rushed to ?h; rcacuc of the populace. This action did not please the com timy's official, who accuse tho city of irrir" to cet rid of the cui-c bo that tho uifc tnay have free rein. Nor was 'ant J Kuhn, receiver of the lines, iated with Mr. Whalen'a attitude. If us a result of my Inveatlcatlons," upt Kulin wtld, "1 shouid come to the conclusion that the men's wages can b (ncreafel and the creditors and the pub- He 'tarod for on a 5 cent rare. I shall nil ask tho court for permission to run the road." Otherwise, ho added.. he would renew Stern Brothers efforts to secure a hhjher fare for the West 42nd Street and West 43rd Street company. As ror Mr., whalen's activi ties In hastening to have the company's franchise 'revoked, he said he resented that us premature. OHIO NEWSPAPERS ME1GE. West 42nd Street and West 43rd Street' Mm "Tlmea-Denocrat" la Pur chased by the "Xevrs." Lima, Ohio, May 1. Announcement was made to-day or the purchase or tho Lima Tlmfis-Dtmocrati evening newspa per, by the Lima Nows Publishing Com pany nnd thiit tho two papers will be merged, commencing Monday. Excessive newsprint prices and con stantly rlstnir costs led to the mercer. V. J. Galvln, publisher or the rimes Democrat, becomes business manager nnd a stockholder In the Republican Qascttc, a morning newspaper. Noteworthy feature prices will mark Ihis Initial Display To-morrow of s Cotton Dresses odes i Mew Sinner nrm Women 1 Special Offerings From Regular Stock Trimmed Hats Smart Models Walking Motor Sports Blouses Crepe de Chine Georgette Crepe S1S Dresses Afternoon Dinner Evening Taffeta Satin Georgette Tricotine Gabardine 65" Tailor Made and Sport Suits Choice Styles and Fabrics 7500 Coats Wraps Capes Assortment of Colors and Materials s95 Cold Storage of Furs Remodelling at Moderate Prices Two of the most appealing styles of the season. These models distinctly express the charm and grace which character all Queen Quality modes. Queen Qualitr Footwear affords values that ad mit of no comparlson-thus achieving true economy. Queen Quality Boot Shop 32-34 West 34th Street A comprehensive showing revealing all the most desirable, sheer Fabrics and delicate tints appropriate for Summer wear. Cotton Voiles in light and dark colors - - $9.75 Ginghams in assorted Colors and Plaids - - 12.50 French Linens in Rose, Copenhagen Blue, White, etc., 19.75 French Voiles in plain shades or flowered effects - - 25.00 Exceptional Reductions Monday on' WOMEN'S WRAPS and COATS Models formerly sold up to $135.00 Now $67.50 PRESENTING one of the season's most oppor tune occasions to effect a considerable saving on fashion's newest ideas in Topcoats and Wraps. Developed in Evora, Peachbloom, Tricotine and other fine quality Fabrics; handsomely silk lined throughout. Third Floor. WOMEN'S Porch or Beach Dresses At the exceedingly moderate prices' of $3.95 to $5.95 APPROPRIATE Models for Spring or Summer wear; developed in dainty , Chambrays, Striped, Checked or Plaid Per cales or "Ginghams; long or short sleeves. , All sizes and colors included. , A complete assortment. - SECOND FLOOR. Newest Spring- Styles 1 in Misses' and Small Women's SEPARATE SKIRTS Specially made up for this occasion and now offered at the exceptional price of $16.50 Regular $26.50 Values A VERSATILE array of desirable models in a variety of harmonious color effects. Knife or accordion plaited styles in Bias Plaids, Wool Ve lour Checks and Taffetas; detachable belts and button trimmed. Third Floor. WOIEi'S HOSIERY at Start! Price eductions Offering qualities of the highest standards at prices in many instances equal to present wholesale cost. SILK STOCKINGS Black or Cordovan; full fashioned, with clox . or handsomely embroidered front designs; (jlO with lisle tops and Soles P.t MERCERIZED LISLE STOCKINGS Extra quality; Black or Cordovan; full fash- jj 1 1 g ioned and extra wide tops PURE THREAD SILK STOCKINGS Full fashioned; black, with lisle tops and soles; medium weight; also Black or White open work; seamed 1 UK back PURE THREAD SILk STOCKINGS ; Black, Navy Blue or Cordovan; .made 1th S165 . lisle tops and soles. ALL SILK BLACK STOCKINGS Medium weight; plain, also until lisle tops and $3.25 open work clox , IRISH LINENS & HOUSEHOLD Will be offered Monday on the Second Floor at unusual prices. AH Linen Satin Damask Table Cloths, full bleached, $7.50, 9.50 and 10150 All Linen Satin Damask Napkins, doz. $7.50, 12.50 and 15.00 Union Huck Towels (Linen and Cotton); ee Qn 77h hemstitched;, .dozen JpO.iJU, lcxy Union Huck Towels (Linen and Cotton); Qn nJVL hemmed; dozen O.yU, D.O Union Typed Kitchen Towels e!nd..'"? $6.50, 9.00 Union Sheets (Linen and Cotton i; .. -n o en hexstitehed; . . .pair 10.5U, lO.OU Union Pillow Cases ' (Linen and Coton); 0 QC 07c hemstitched; . .Tpair JpS.yo, o.O Dimity Bedspreads $2.50, 3.25 Summer Weight; each. ORIENTAL RUGS Are now offered at SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS, thus providing an exceptional opportunity to supply both present and future needs. CHINESE RUGS A number of 9x12 size; richly embossed; colors of Blue, Gold and Peach Regular values up to $875.00. REDUCED TO , $495.00 PERSIAN MENTEZ RUGS Average size 9x12; rich, soft colorings. 7i; 00 Regular values up to $625.00. REDUCED TO 35.UU IRAN and MOSOUL RUGS $59.00 to $88.00 Hearth Size; silky, soft colorings. Regular yalues $75.00 to 110.00. REDUCED TO The MAY SA v Night Gowns ' Crepe de Chine; tailored or lace trimmed, 5.95, 7.50 and 3.95 Envelope Chemises Of Crepe de Chine $2.90, 3.95 and 5.50 Commences Monday on the Second Floor of wonrs up AT EXTRAORDINARY PRICE ADVANTAGES Nainsook Night Gowns - - - 1.65, 1.90, 2.25 to 3.75 Nainsook Envelope Chemises 1.25, 1.45, 1.65 to 2.50 Nainsook Combinations - - 1.85, 2.50, 2.95 to 4.25 Nainsook Corset Covers 1.00, 1.35, 1.75 to 2.50 Nainsook Drawers - - - 95c, 1.10, 1.25 to 2.35 Cambric Top Petticoats - - 1.55, 1.75, 1.95 to 3.75 RGARMENTS Philippine Night Gowns Elaborately hand embroidered j. 3.95 to 6.95 Philippine Env. Chemises Hand embroidered 83.95 to 6.75 k