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THE SUN AND NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, MAY 1920. 44 palma downward-on It and toask qUea. alio manufactured there since It ap- SO CENTS FOR A SHAVE IS BARBERS' THREAT Haircut 75 Cents if Journey I men Force Strike. . Beards may become more popular than Overalls If tho strike of Manhattan ni.d Dronx Journeymen barbers projected rent massages and 30 cent common or mediocre shampoos. Tho present scale la: Italr cut,, SO cents; hay.e, 20 W 25 cents; oil sham poos, CO cents; massage, SO cents, And plain shampoos, 25 cents. In behalf of the boom In harboring It la complained that the hnlrcutters- aro now making only $25 to $2S a week, and 50 per :on'. profits above M0, and that their scale of living requires wages of $35 and half earnings above $45. DRYS' WILL LOSE, i W HINDU SPIRIT called upon to grot at one time through ber pencil point, but tho rcodlua and the hoatesa xpresaed assurance of a satisfactory sitting. 8oma in the group seated In the drawing room of the apartment at 210 West Ninetieth street appeared a llttlo apprehensive until a. question on prohibition was injected Into lie ether. That broke the Ice and queries flowed freely thereafter, "Our medium wants to so over her manuscript," said Miss McEvlIly'a com panion. The guests waited with Mrs. Farrar while the latest book from the Hindu's train, "Woman. Been by Mes lom. From Beyond." was made ready tc present In etcerpts. Miss McRvltly la also tho automatic author of "Meslom t Messages From tho Life Deyond." pub lished last year. "JTot True, but Wonderful." "St Morltz Is the moat wonderful placo for psychic tests." volunteered a tall, thin woman who woro trailing skirts and a feather trimmed hat. "It's tho atmosphere. I think; It's to high and Cry. Ono of our most Interest ing messages was In tho summer of 1J13. It said S. 8. 8. At Ma. April 7.' Of course wc thought of tho tusltanta, though lU data wan wrong. After tnat wo got another remarkably wonderful one which said. 'King George land a republic, War, over An March. H wasn't .true, butwaent It won- MUa McEvllly appeal at that mo ment, the spirit guided manuscript In S She Is an attractive youn woman who prefers to sing rather than bo the Interpreter of tho Hindu prophet. Beat ing herself .at a small table ptaw J" centro of tho room, br.' .me?; sagca from her unpublished tt prove, as she explained, that the words and tho thoughts could not possibly have emanated from her mind. "Tho words, aro nfit mine A1 au; J merely gave myself up to Meslom a spirit thoughts." she raid. .... The book Is about woman a (Inferiority to man. It also tells-of the Increased numbers In tho Bplrlt world since tho war and explains that when the P'14 concentrate they are ablo to establish communication with this world much easier than before. To test Meslom s power Miss McEvllly asked two or three to sit around tho table, put their liands- tlona of tha Hindu spirit Sometime pearcd In publio print that Major Iewla B. Lawes, the warden, Is able to market them at 11.50 a pair after allowing for overhead and a reasonable profit Many writers wish. to. buy a pair of ! Seventh Olympic Games j oh held the hand of the questioner In her left hand while her pencil flew over the pad. "What la facing AmerlcaT' "Who ore you, Meslomr "Can faith heair and "Why are women Inferior to ment" were some of tho questions propounded Most of them were answered satisfac torily to tho questioners. Other answers struck wide of the mark, as admitted by Mlsa McEvllly and the person who asked the question. "Is prohibition right?" was asked by three men. This Is tho spirit answer: "Tha Individuals who aro secklife to carry forward the propaganda' aro not strong enough to dominate the masses. There la too much- common senzo and desire to get to a working basis to allow these Idtua to prev ii. Tlio crisis will come, but not by a revolution." HOW TO GET SHOES AT $4.50. It Is Merely Xecessary o Join the Slntr Slnff Colony. Several Inquiries arc coming to Sing Sing prison In every mall about the To (he Ladks oj America: f Specialist in I If., i a . ahoca. Warden Lawea mado It plain yesterday that Stato lawa forbid, the prison officials to eell the shoes to pri vate concerns or private citizens. The prison Is allowed to aell them only to public Institutions, nix... hn ih ta eat oar ahoes ;P)Wi$ of Meslom, of Fifteenth Evening Gowns and Ball Robes Fine Lingerie Blouses Skirls Perfumes MAISON jeannine 3 Marcho aut Souliers (Opposite the Hotel St. Antbonr) ANTWERP BELGIUM Century, Tested Here mnirV Worn nil. yesterday reaches a crisis. Barbers whe have defended themselves valiantly School Teacher "Kidnapped." Although Now York "Reds" failed toS ...... - ' A Joxtn men ana women Interested In psychic phenomena, tour reporters, couple of publishers and one or two others wcro the guests yesterday atter noon of lira. Sydney Farrar at a special teit of tho Intercommunicating powers or Meslom. a Hindu aplrit of the fif teenth century, who Bends message through 111m Mary McBvllly. It was tho largest gathering, both lira. Farrar and Miss McEvllly ex plained, that Meslom ever had been cheap." aald a prison attendant, "will have to go to Jail, the poorhouse or "an Insane ajylum first." Ilevoy Falls to Cite Crala. Charles 8. Devoy, recently appointed chief clerk of the .IJrooklyn Supreme Court, eought yesterday to Institute still ni,a- mninmnt of court caeo against against tho chargo of profiteering n wmewhat shocked at a rtfport that one of tho Journeymen leaders in open moot ing had doclared there wcro thousands of men, chiefly of tha near bald :las, who would bo willing to pay !5 for u haircut and Its perquisites. Tho more conservative said this was all wrong that It would still bo possi paint up tha town according to advanco notices, a school teacher was kidnapped yesterday and held prisoner the entire afternoon Sho wis Miss, Joslo M. Sutherland, assistant to tho principal In Publio School 70. A surprise dinner was arranged by sixty of her associates In recognition of her twenty-five years of teaching In tho schools of this city. She was kidnapped from her homo In Brooklyn and whisked to the dinner at tho Waldorf apartments, completely sui prised. Samuel Katz, principal of the vcnool, was toastmaster. Comptroller Craig, who hadfalled to ble to get a haircut and an ordinal- alngc, shampoo, massage, &c, lor arouu-i 13, and they set forth a scale which they purpose to wrest from the boss bar htfrn. it cilia for 75 cent hair cuts. 30 certify him on ;ae payroiu juaiito Manning declined to adjudge the Comp troller In contempt, roldlng tliat there was no evldcnco of deliberate discrim ination. , cent shaves 80 cent oil shampoos 55 -If Ifr 3 I ill fl BONWIT TELLER 6bCO. HPTH AVENUE AT OS STREET ' Announce for Monday at Greatly Reduced Prices WOMEN'S and MISSES' APPAREL NO G. O.T'S. NO EXCHANGES Np APPROVALS Women s Tailored Suits Of navy blue serge Poiret twill and tricotine, ir strictly tailored, braid bound 'and fancy stitched AO fkfh types. Formerly 69.50 to 85.00 Women's Tailored Suits Satin bound, tuxedo, eton and mannish styles, in navy blue tncotme, Poiret twill and velour checks. O A fkfk " Fnrmprlii 9RM to 110.00 VX.lW Oil i m I 1 IP Women's Tailored Suits A collection of strictly tailored styles, of the finest custom hand work. Also many novelties of exclusive design, in favored fabrics. QP fifl Formerly 110.00 to 165.00 &d UU Women's Frocks & Gowns Of tricotine and serge. Also afternoon frocks of plain and beaded georgette crepe, taffeta and satin. AO fl Formerly 69.50 to 9500 0 .11 W omen's Frocks & Gowns A collection which includes tailored frocks of tricotine and serge; afternoon frocks of taffeta, satin, and beaded materials. Also some evening gowns. fj P fifk Formerly 95.00 to 150.00 O UU Women's Afternoon & Evening-Gowns Afternoon dresses of georgette crepe and chiffon, including beaded effects. Also evening gowns of QO flfl various materials. Formerly 135.00 tq 195.00 eJ UU i Women's Capes Models assembled from the regular stock in tan and gray Poiret twill or navy blue serge. Afl fif Formerly up to 69.50 Women's Capes, Coats & Dolmans Some' of the season's smartest modes in the favored shadings, of peachbloom, also finest quality navy tricotine. Formerlu 95.00 to 125.00 'V Women's Capes, Coats & Dolmans A collection of exclusive styles, developed in soft silky peachbloom of the favored shades and navy blue QT flfl Formerly 110.00 to 135.00 vUVV 78.00 tricotine. MISSES' TAILORED SUITS 44.00 58.00 88.00 Formerly Formerly Formerly 59.50 to 75.00 65.00 to 85.00 95.00 to 135.00 Fine twill fabrics in plain tailored, eton, box and embroidered suits with various distinguished treatments. Sizes 14 to 18. MISSES' FROCKS & GOWNS 44.00 Formerly 59.50 to 95.00 55.00 Formerly 59.50 to 110.00 Frocks and gowns of almost every type and for almost every occasion. - Tailored frocks of serge and tricotine, more dressy, frocks of taffeta, georgette crepe and satin, and dinner dresses of net and lace. Sizes 14 to 18. ism I ' sr-1 i saksjitadi l .hMMCTai- BONWIT TELLER. 6,GQ SUw (Specialty SfidpQnytnation& FIFTH AVENUE AT 06 STRBET A Limited Collection Paris Model Hats Formerly 40.00 to 80.00 25.00 35.00 40.00 Included in the collection are hats from Alex, Georgette, Reboux, Varon, Guy, Lewis, Lanvin and others of equal'note. - Replicas of Paris Hats 15.00 20.00 Formerly Formerly ( 28.00 to 30.00 35.00 to 48.00 This collection of hats are reproductions and adaptations of Paris model hats in the style successes of the season. A Collection of Novelty Blouses in High Color Tones and Contrasts Women's Novelty Blouses L ONLY A FEW OF A KIND Formerly 22.50 to 35.00 15.00 A variety of styles in slipover, surplice &d sash effects, of taffeta, tricolette and georg ette crepe. ( Dress Oxfords and Pumps FOR WOMEN AND MISSES i Formerly 14.00 to 16.00 10.50 ' Included are plain opera-last pumps, sailor ties and oxfords in black satin, patent leather, black or dark brown kid or calf skin. Hand turned soles, high Louis or petite French heels. Special for Monday Corselette Bandeaux Reyularly 2.50 ' 1.50 Extra long bandeaux of flesh color Sicilian cloth, in plain or silk dotted patterns. Special for Monday . 1 Glove Silk Union Suits Formerly 6.95 5.25 Made of pure glove silk, in regulation model. Colors: flesh pink and white. A Rare & Choice Collection of the Finer Pelts in this Ensemble of. FUR SCARFS RUSSIAN AND HUDSON BAY . SABLE. FISHER, STONE AND BAUM MARTEN. NATURAL BLUE AND SILVER FOX One Skin Hudson Bay Sable Scarf 85.00 Two Skin H'son Bay Sable Scarf 165.00 One Skin Fisher Scarf One Skin Stone Marten Scarf ,One Skin Baum Marten Scarf Natural Squirrel Scarf Scotch Moleskin Scarf Lucille Fox Animal Scarf ' 195.00 45.00 75.00 45.00 32.50 59.50 6 Sffif I I- BONWIT &ie (Specialty c$Aofoyf OrcymaUonA FIFTH AVENUE AT 3 8 '"STREET Exquisite in Detail, Rare in Delicacy of Needlework & Finesse are the UNDERGARMENTS . in the MAY SALE " The Lingerie Event of Distinction that Differs from All' Others" All tne fine shadings of distinguished quality, all the nuances and refinements of finish, silhouettes that conform in perfect harmony with the fashionable dress of the hour, an originality in design, in detail treatment and embroidery motif all are qualities ever associated with Bonwit Teller & Co. undergar ments, qualities which elevate them beyond the usual commonplace. Hand Made and Hand Embroidered N PHILIPPINE and FRENCH LINGERIE UNDERGARMENTS ' Hand Made Hand Made - , h Nightgowns 2.50 to 145.00 Drawers 1.95 lo l25.00 Hand Made Envelope Hand ' Made Chemises. 2.50 to 125.00 Combinations ; .5.95 to 195.00 Hand Made Regular Hand Made Chemises :. 1.95 to 95.00 Petticoats 2.95 to 125.00 Hand Made Corset Cover's. .x 1.95 to 89.00 I SILKEN UNDERGARMENTS of Crepe de Chine, Satin, Meteor Pussywillow, ' Chiffon, Georgette Night Gowns 5.95 to 125.00 Drawers 3.95 to 79.00 Envelone Chemises 2.9? In 7QM Combinations 11.75 to 95.00 ' Regular Chemises. .2.95 to 69.00 v Silk Petticoats . . :.5S5 to 89.00 Underbodices 95 to 79.00 fK I'M. C BOUDOIR ROBES and GOWNS At 'Greatly Reduced Prices Included are single pieces, small groups and discontinued styl In'many instances there are absolutely ncsreplicas. " Matinees Fonnerly 16.50 9.75 Matinees Formerly 37.50 & 42.50 2250 2650 in I . m W Nesligees Princess Slips , H5 ' Formerly 42.50 to 59.00 Formerly 24.50, 26.50 g M 29.50 39.00 16.50 19.75 W .! Negligees Zonana' Robes Jp , life Formerly 95.00, 125.00 Formerly 149.00 iffiMb '11B 79,00 95,00 ' ' 95,00 SB6 V - -- v- - - - - - h