The evening world. Newspaper, March 19, 1908, Page 18

CO MARCH 19, 1908. METCALF HAD MANY CALLERS — ON SUBIAAINES Senators and Congressmen | Showed an Active Interest in Contracts. SECRETARY A WITNESS. | He Explains Action of the Government in Choosing the Lake Craft. WASHINGTON, March 1 y of th the wit- | ness to-day before the Congressional committee investi jetcalt w submarine charges made by Consre | Secretary d_con- al report poats, in- eluding rd which conducted the trials Which recomme jarines and jon of the | value to the naval serv ir. Olmstead, and marine In reply to a question as to President Roosevelt's attitude, Mr. Metcalf said that he did not have the President's message with him The Lake Contract. | Secretary Metcalf stated that the contract for the Lake Company's boat ‘was entered into by the department on! antees. That company’s ). and the department agreed to 50,000 for one of their | boats to approxin 50 tons, no money | to be paid on thi contract until after | the boat had been fully tested and had developed a speed equat to the speed} of the best submarine boat owned by | the Government as it the contract was made that was a loser in the com- | ed Mr. Olmstead. “Some q om was raised as to the discretion vested in the department. | end the department referred certain questions to the Attorney-General, who ecided that the Secretary of the Navy had authority to enter into a con- tract with the lake Company, The contracts for submarine made under certain g! bid was petitive tri under the act, Some Others Called. Constructor knew of no ou of the types | ANG WEL AA VES WARANG Wisconsin Freak of Nature Which Foretold *Frisco Earthquake vain Active. | PRESIDENTS OF OUR COUNTRY, le ALBERT PAYHON TERUUNE, in the EVENING WORLD MONDAYS. WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS bs for each number to the Clrcula ee esate Borid, | 2ird Street 23rd Street THE EVENING WORLD, THURSDAY, JAMES McGREERY & GO. OBJECTS OF ART. In Both Stores. On Friday and Saturday, a March the 2oth and arst. Sale of Copper and Brass Objects of Art much below usual prices. Dull or bright finish, Russian designs and shapes, including Trays, Tea Cad- dies, Jewel Cases, Stamp Boxes, Candle Sticks, Umbrella Stands, Jardinieres, Fern Dishes, Vases, Smoking Sets, Hanging Baskets, Tea and Coffee Pots, Sugar Bowls, Cigar Jars, Flower Hold- ers, etc. 7 Cut Glass, 214 pint Jugs... 2.75 and 4.25 8 inch Bowls.... 1.50 “ 3.00 Sugar and Cream Sets,,, 2.00 “ 2,50 to inch Vase.. a 6,00 “ 5 and 6 inch Nannies 75¢ 1.00 FURNITURE DEPTS. In Both Stores. 9 ** Craftsman Furniture. A complete collection, including Suites for Living Rooms, Dining Rooms and Bedrooms. Odd Chairs for veran- das and many quaint and unusual arti- cles desirable for halls, studios and dens. Made of fumed Oak, finished in rich nut brown, upholstered in leather. Copper or iron fittings. Chairs and Rockers,..............4.25 Arm Chairs and Rockers.......... 7-52 Morris Chairs, with two loose cush- iONS......-..00% eee ceececeeeee 19.50 Sideboards + 06630050 Large Hali Settles, loose cushion seat and two pillows.., Tea Tables......... Clothes Trees............ Winen (Chests... .).....-cccceo-s----40,00 Writing Desks......... 13.50 and 16,00 JAMES McGREERY & CO. 34th Street 34th Street 23rd Street 231d Street JAMES McGREERY & CO. 34th Street FEATHER STOLES, In Both Stores. he On Friday and Saturday, March the 2oth and arst. Marabout Stoles. Black or natural, 5 strands, 7S inches long. 5.50 value 7.50 Marabout Stoles, Black or natural, 4 strands, 80 inches long. 4.25 value 5.50 Coque Stoles, 4 strands, 68 inches long. ‘Taupe, Champagne, natural, sky blue, pink, white, grey and black. 4.25 value 5.50 FANCY GOODS DEP’TS, 12 Beth Stores, On Friday, March the 2oth, Sale of Sterling Silver Toilet Sets (discontinued designs), Suitable for Easter gifts, 500 Hair Brushes............ #6 0.4.3,00 value 4.50 Milita jrelmmmcauumeyerreiiet podnonadocny7G value 3.75 Mirrorshresomslettteietelierielete oe 06 550 value 7.50 FlateBrusheslyreleiesdevclelelerelelsiels 2 950 value 1.50 Talcum Powder Jars...eeacs.-.... 1.25 value 2,00 Salve m)ardletelersitetsieleletrlenrericle siete 65¢ value 1,00 Glove Stretchers. ......++000..05 1.50 value 2.25 Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Dressing Comb aiieesieeleiiasisicte ote e es eee eo Q5C value 1.25 Hooks, Files, Horns and Cuticles..75¢ value 1,00 JAMES McCREERY & CO, 34th ~treet ' | Taffeta Silk RPIAN in Petticoats NOTIONS Taffetta SikPs ticoats , ea Cark’s 0. N. T. Cotton, 2.98 | ala li “MORROW'S oltite ots aay a Tiny Spring Offeriigs presents un- teres ol et atte commonly rare ECONOMIES that must persuasively appeal to every practical, Large Roll Cotton Tape thrifty, saving shopper within travelling distance of this store. The remark- heute Sul aas be able underprices, when contrasted with other quotations, cannot fail to impress | Pear! Buttons, (+ a'se Je you with the forceful fact that RO1 HENBERG’S cannot be equalled for value-giving. Fata Fice cath (tes Quality oes Our ia stands back of every purchase---your money returned Tubular Mohair Shoe Laces, LIA ge { if you are not satisfie — SS eae ec ee eee ee ee SEE ie 50 Saniphe Sain Machines | S = a ST a aoe ea NEW YORK'S FASTEST GROWING STORE | winder, and ac of attach. y ments ara Fe a i | ; N BEI ‘ | moss 12.98 8 WEST 141! STREET | go on sale at § SATISFACTION SUARANTEED. oR MONEN, BROMETEN. REFUNDED | i ———— J — | Unparalleled 4-Hour Bargain Siisric — TRematanle Bargain Friday Sale of GIRLS’ SMART Great Friday Gane s : | sane COATS | DOMESTICS | Silk Princess Dresses lot of beautiful coats—mad lly § ice bargair — ell of nee spring fabrics aud last covey i LINENS & WASH GOODS anes pre aryeeeal ap Fonicipn of i, price wh sale from 9 A. M. to i Beh M. ; 27 'c giving best values in New Mele Stirring Friday All: Day Sale of : 30 taches ites a3 Girls’ Sample Dresses rile D4 \ Beautiful Gin Li aa Suits You'll pay $20 for this same sui ‘tailoring, \ materi al and tinish—at exclusive stores. eae ~15e “719ek wf isn te ce ESET Lingerie Silk Batiste and Lawn Princess Dresses On Sale Friday from 9 A. M. to 1 P. M. PS<ZaN Satin & Net Ready-to-Wear Hats | én Important Bargain Friday Sale of _ Children’ S Stockings and ver | Rousing Friday Bargain News of Boys’ Clothing f lar price Women’s Stockings | Men’s Shirts Made Underwear | Shirts a £000 White Lawn Waists ain a sensationa! Friday Bargain sale Great Barga'n Friday Sale of Bed Couches al offering useful and to-morrow at... Boys’ 39c. Bloomers or Blouses, 190. Men's 8 cue 50) and $3 Pants, $1. 50. Blouses are made of good quality 200 and neat, fane cassimer all utlet_ in’ seat; in light and da of good quality meres from A Sensational Offering!!! | SKIRTS MADE TO ORDER An innovation you'll quickly realize to be of stirring interest and importance YOU SELECT YOUR OWN MATERIALS AT QUR DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT. We take your correct measurements and YOU PAY US ONE DOLLAR FOR THE MAKING. patterns—Voiles, Hen- ™ Chiffon Panamas, Wool Wool Batistes, Empire)‘ chevron Stripes—and materlals—ranging rs are Can be used as single or full size beds. Frame is made of all steel, gold bronze finished, with guaranteed National springs. Retail regu! arly at $8.50. Choice ai either Telescope or Couch Bed style. To-morrow only, m including 2 distinct couches, 2 mattresses and 2 bolsters, 5 to 14 years; to-morrow at per pair These Price Magneis in the Extraordinary Purchase and Sale of | BASEMENT Women s Oxfords}. 10,000 Pairs of New, Up-to-Date ; r made for a West yunt of inns was finally accepted. We ya SENSATIONAL all the newest Spr from 39c, up to $1.50 per yard. Every Indy who has had Skirts made to order will at once appreciate the real econ- omic imp sriance of this remarka le offering and please bear in mind—THESE S”IRTS ARE WELL MADE, STRICTLY TAILORED BY EXPERT MEN TAILORS AND ARE GUARANTEED TO FIT.