The evening world. Newspaper, December 11, 1908, Page 11

) | : j a Sea NEEDED, METCALF - fleult to fi establishmen ation greate mong the heads . and offices of the Navy Dep: PARTING ADVICE Navy Secretary Just Resigned Suggests Twenty-nine Ves- sels of Various Types. | WARHINGTON, Dec. 11.—Th the re- pert of Seortery of the Nave Met Gompleted Juat before his resigns resently and made public to-day, It ts Feoommendet that Congress authorize ten destroyers, Hiern, one bee and four scout crulaers, four eubmarines, three pair ship, one ammun two mine-Inying ehips toe be converted from crufsere now on the navy ltet. Mr, Metcalf discusses, as the most motadle naval event of the past year, the voyage of the battioship fleet, which making crutee.’* ly half over, he ue_an opportunity toted with the of ur, with our} ns, with the new h of the Hritish Em- 1 ahip eolares |i to Ket better as pudlica to the # own Island po: : bra: ta, and particularly with given to those countrics out of a strong hand In| the part of America, | hospitalltt and the cor! our fleet wi this assemblage of the available in the navy, | ers, all but consideration, by : tle about sixty offic n were seagoing branch of the service jays, has improved the assertion ir 12-ine inferior to those of othe: tha! 5 f ent of our eight latest battle-ships in commission, fs somewhat greater than that of any gun afioat in any other navy. ‘As the officer in American fleet now es that the navy should withe y be provided with two vice-adi Secretary a ‘a pacity for the repair of ships, but says 1 develop ) that at Gu rs at Of any Ditreat are e: nec percenta for repair and mali t ided the N in Dollars |) in CASH or on LIBERAL Teits of CREDIT, ewill secure a OUTFIT for an APARTMENT equal in value to that obtainable elsewhere at not less than $165, Inspection of this and other outfits invited, ranging from $50 up, } assion COUCH, upholstered in en es 8187p The Same Low Price ‘That Hes Made Our Establishment Popular to tomers. Gash or Credit OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS. 26-28 E125 ST, nea MADISON | | ]|535 Pulton St. 468-470 Fifth Ave, £ BROOKLYN, High Grade lothing , (5 for Men, Women and Children, on the most Liberal Terms of Credit. Charge accounts cheerfully opened—we trust everybody mmake small weekly or monthly payments at your own convenience. Alterations free of charge. & /NO WAR IN DEMOCRATIC Chairman J about the published agreement has developed between him- self and Secretary Woodson, of the Na- the construction of four battle-ships, | tional Committee, Mr. Mack sald: “There ja nothing to {t these to ships | ™ arizes the committee ts not Ikely to meet for tomary for the committee to meet he- rps, ammunit | CLOSING OMMERS mae “ASHION REIGNS BANKRUPT Your Choice Row ibles and add- Ten years ago y would trom the cha < yesterday — NATIONAL COMMITTEE. Mack, Who Still Pro- have i. yon s fesses Friendship for Bryan, PERFECT Makes the Declaration: 4s-! Cleanses, beautifies and preserves the teeth and purifies the breath Used by people of refinement for almost Half a Century ort that © nothing at "il the Demogratte National Com- | © meet Koon” ‘Unless Roemthine now unforseen | three yeate, Tt ts hot eue- | : ( r. " BE. aL Best \ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH EXCEPTIONAL VALUES IN Misses’ and Children’s Wear TAILOR SUITS (also suitable for Small Women) various materials and styles 25,00, 32.50, 37. 50 MISSES’ DRESSES Cashmere and Serge i 17.50 Value $23.50 CHILDREN’S WOOL DRESSES to close, fi Formerly $13.50 to $22.50 9.00, 12,50, 15.00 COMPLETE HOLIDAY STOCKS, HANDKERCHIEFS, GLOVES, UMBRELLAS, FURS, NECKWEAR, HOSIERY. Dreadway L 1916 Streel, The Week to Be Wound Up with a Most Exceptional Coats in man- nish style of chinchilla, astra. chan, kersey, chev: cul cloth, also fancy In the jfecansf Loney Puce Basentp and fancy mixtures, cara- It, makes little difterénce what you need—a World “Want EVENING WORLD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1908. OUT Mercantile Co. 23a st. Cor. 5th Ave. STOCK Former Prices jot styles. Offering of Women's and Girls’ Apparel The result of masterful buying when unusual Opportunities offered. And this is the news: Women’s LONG COATS at $9.75. Such as Usually Bring $15 to $20 _ Inthree attractive Empire models. Some of black broadcloth, others of kersey, with high collars and large revers, trimmed with satin; backs and fronts trimmed to correspond. Other models, in various styles, black and colors, Sizes 34 to 42, Allat $9.75 each. Women’s TAILORED SUITS at $13.75. That Were Made to Sell for $20 and $22.50 Of broadcloth, in black and colors; various semi-fitting coat styles. made the lower price. Coats are prettily designed. Skirts are gored, in new effects. sizes 36 and 38. $13,76 a suit. Manufacturer did not have complete size-ranges, so he Sizes 34 to 40, but largest assortments in Girls’ WINTER COATS AT $5. That Should Sell for a Third to a Half More The manufacturers had cancelled orders from different parts of the country, and were glad to make the concession that brings these handsome Coats at this popular price for tcmorrow’s selling. They are made of warm cheviots and heavy chinchillas ; colors include blue, brown, gray and red, in many pretty styles, tastefully trimmed; all are full length and buttoned high at the neck. Sizes for 6 to 14 years, all at $5 each. Girls’ Woolen Dresses at $2.75. Kinds That ‘Have Been Selling at $4 and $5 The manufacturer had about three hundred and fifty of these Dresses to close out and we made the most of the opportunity. They are made of mohairs, serges and cheviots in blue, brown and red, also checked and striped fabrics. Sizes for 6 to 14 years. $2.75 ‘Women’s Persian Paw Fur Sets at. $9.75 Throw Scarf and Pillow Muff of this popular fur, nicely made, lined with excellent satin. Sable Squirre) -Mufis at 87 each. Our Best Offering of SILK REMNANTS One of the largest and finest collections of Remnants of all sorts of Silks that we have placed on sale about half the regular prices of the silks. Included are Silk Crepes, in blouse and dress lengths, as well as The two pie scarfs and fancy work. All new, fresh, unmussed silks, in light, medium, dark, plain and fancy colorings, ces for $9.76, Imitation Ermine Sets for Girls—tie and muff for $1, this season, averaging shorter pieces for neck- The weaves include Messalines, Satins, Taffetas, Foulards, Pongees, Shangtungs, Evening Silks and Black Silks—priced at 280, 35c, 48c and 60c a yard, regularly sold for 50c to $1.50 a yard. for your own use, They will be appropriately boxed when so desired. 15,000 New SCARFS for Men at 25c Each This is one of the best Christmas collections that we will present. our Lower-Price Basement. Styles selected with the same care as our higher-priced neckwear. All plain‘colors and plain colored effects and fancy stripes. of these qualities and patterns will be recognized as the usual 50c grades in other shops. All at 25c each. In sizes for 8 to 16 years, all with knickerbocker trousers. mixed cheviots, in sizes for 3 to 10 years, at $3.85. Women’s $3.50 “La Mode” Cushion Sole Shoes at These are well-known trademark Shoes, with the name and regular selling price stamped on the shoes, under price because of a change in the policy of the distributing agency. We counted them an exceptional Many a splendid gift opportunity as well as a chance to secure exceptional bargains All new, fresh Scarfs, specially made for this occasion in Made up in the stylish 24-inch French Four-in-hand style. Many Boys’ All-wool Double-breasted Jacket Suits at $3.85 The usual.$5 quality. Also Boys’ all-wool Reefers of fancy $1.90 We secured them offering at $2.50 a pair. Now we have several hundred pairs remaining, and will close them out tomorrow at $1.90 a pair. They are of kidskin, in plain lace and Blucher styles, and the cushion soles make them exceptionally comfortable and warm for Winter wear. $1.90 a pair. Girls’ and Small Boys’ Shoes at*$1 a Pair These shoes were made to sell at $2, though they have previously been sold by us at $1.60. Now we remaining that we offer tomorrow at $1 a pair. They are of box calfskin, in Blucher lace style, with extra For school wear and protective for the cold weather, Women’s Newly Trimmed Hats at $3 This offering is a special pygchase from a manufacturer who was clearing up his Winter materials in busine: The Hats were le from his surplus of satin and velvet, and the trimming was done in our two hats exactly alike. Justabout one hundred ready tomorrow morning. The earlier price would have been is practically complete. Women’s Sweaters at $1.75 Knitted Sweaters, blouse style, in gray or white, surplice neck; long sleeves, | Black Sateen Petticoats at $1 At §3.90--Of Mesealine Bilk in pink, | Trimmed with deep ruffied and plaited flounce, Mercerized. trimmed, waist trimmed with lace inse sateen, JOHN WANAMAKER Fourth avenue, open in front, long sleeves, The size-range have four hundred pairs solid oak leather soles. preparation for Spring owh work rooms, No double at least, $3 each. Shirt Waists—Four Styles At $1-—-Of White Madras, black eateen or mohair, front of tailored pleits ht blue or white, yoke effect of net braid, Open in the back, long sleeves. Bighth to || COUNTERS—the $7 to $20 areca ae en ea f. i) analy, - Vous Shore Store Closes at 6 P.M, Old Stewart Building) The Huge, Roomy Store leon! hat Provides Comfortable Shopping Whether it be The Great TOY STORE almost an entire city block ? Whether it be The JEWELRY STORE-—where diamonds and other precious stones are exquisitely mounted and moderately priced— ‘ Whether it be The BOOK STORE—which is the most likely place in New York City to find exactly the book you want— Whether it be the SILVER STORE—the ART WARES SALONS—the {LEATHER GOODS stocks—the GLOVES, the HANDKERCHIEFS, the UMBRELLAS--or be it Fine LINENS, or SILKS, or DRESS GOODS, or the thousand-and-one other gift-things, or useful things that you may, at this season desire— WANAMAKER’SS Can Serve You BEST Because of the AMPLE STOCKS—the ROOMY AISLES—the UNCROWDED bright DAYLIGHT—the willing and intelligent SALES- PEOPLE. And because this THIRTY-TWO ACRE STORE is made ONE BUILDING by the DIRECT CONNECTION between its busiest floors, by means of the NEW BRIDGE, which connects the two buildings on both SECOND and THIRD Floors. WANAMAKER'S is today a GREAT CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION. Come and see the wonderful collections of gift-things displayed for tomorrow. News of Women’s COATS have recently bécn made that our Saturday offerings of Coats for every requirement are included for street wear. ater—many Of our domestic garments being Where is there another filling So many fortunate purchases Women's Coats are quite remarkable. . traveling, motoring, rainy weather, carriage and the, copied from the best foreign models. Long Black Broadcloth Coats at $18 Odd sizes of $20 and $22.50 styles, although practically all sizes are in the collection—fitted, loose and Empire All lined with fine satin. ine Black Broadcloth Coats at $20 Emrire sty ith braided, lined v Danton or military satin; regularly valued Coats of imported caracul ularly valued at $35 handsome Black Broadcloth Coats at $23 75 Coats of rich black imported velour, 52 in. long 50. ported caracul cloth, made larly valued at $40 to $50. siyles. cloth, 52 in, long, Also handsome Caracul Cloth Coats, 36 semi-fitted, single breasted, shawl collar; lined with fine satin, Regularly $23.75, now $15, | Second floor, Old Building. in, long, $2: | in. Coats of the finest im; like a fur garment, at $28, regu Children’s Bent Wood Furniture A Third to a Half Under Price A fine collection of highest grade Austrian Bent Wood Fur- niture, in a dozen different styles. These miniature pieces of furni- ture are always a delight to the dren who enjoy possession of their own chair or rocker, and they make most Satisfactory Christmas presents for either boy or girl. The prices range fr om $1.15 to $5.25 each. They would regularly be a third to a half more. Fourth floor, Old Building. Girl’ SCHOOLHATS, h 50c and $1 F of soft felts, plain d, smart bearskin Tam O'Shar BEEN PRICES, R Fine Dress Goods for Less Some styles show only two or three erns of a kind, but early comers will find most satisfactory va- riety for choice, In the collection are silk chiffon and novelty heviots, serges, and va- Now S0c to J, were $1 to $3. First tioor, Old Building. CORSETS Produce Long Fashionable Lines The picture shows the slenderness of the {ashionable figure | and the graceiul curve of the contour from the shoulder seams to the hem of the gown. A Warner's Rust-Proof Corset gives ‘these effects, and is an admirable foundation for securing the | | long lines in suits and costumes called for by present At Wanamaker’s you will find complete assortr” comfortable corsets to suit every style of figure. We have many fine models and extremely long backs, also with medium backs and medium and high bust, every pair warranted to fit well and wear well, Prices $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3 and $4, Interesting News of Good BEDDING Notwithstanding the handsome concessions in prices, all of the Mattresses and Pillows ir offering will be made up new to your order, in our own clean, sanit selected materials, as odorless and clean as they are comfortable and well e HAIR MATTR ES SPRINGS At $17.50, regularly $22—Filling of pure South Amer ican horsehair; full size, 54x76 in., 40 pounds; one or two arts. At $15.75, regularly $19.25-—Three-quarter size, 48 x 76 1n,, 35 pounds; one or two parts. At $13.50, regularly $16.50—Large single size, 42x76 in,, 80 pounds. At $11.25, regularly $13.75—Single size, 36x76 Ir 25 pounds. voiles, p Girls’ Chinchilla Coats at $8.50 ‘These selling forme are ¢ ave been special ed the price a@ third . length, Third floor, Old Building. At $8. Springs; all springs, full size, 54 | lower prices, At $1.75 Pillows, « at $2.10 JOHN WANAMAKER Broadway, Fourth avenue, Eighth to Tenth stree “FOLLOW THE CROWD” into The World’s “ Want’? Columns regularly es