The evening world. Newspaper, December 15, 1908, Page 8

4 ENOUGH CASH TO. BUILD A SUBWAY | William M. Ivins Tells Legisla- tive Committee About New York’s Finances. Witness Says Bonds Should Not Be Made Part of a “Big Kitty.” William M. Ivins was the first witness | to-day when the hearing of the Legis: tions in regard to the city’s debt limit. the Charter Commission which was to- @ay forwarded to Gov. Hughes. | Mr. Ivins declared that the develop- , ment of the city was retarded by the ‘ fact that when the city approached its limit of taxation and expenditures all | the movements for improvement and re- lef were held up. The exhaustion of the borrowing capacity of the city was attributed to the extravagance of the | various administrations within the last ten years that seemed to regard the eredit of the city as unlimited and the | money was spent without a thought of the future. Within the last ten years, Mr. Ivins aid, the city has wasted $36,000,000 that yrould now be in the treasur} had the taxes been collected. The money used, he explained, has been to offset the @eficit due to the non-payment of taxes. “If we had that money in the treas- | ury now," declared the wit “we could build at least one subw The reason for the failure to collect | a large part of the taxes was due, \ Mr, Iving said, to the levying of taxes } and‘ assessment where there was no ehance of their being paid. “If we can’t collect the taxes how | can we reme@y conditions?” asked Senator Cassidy. Stop Fooling Ourselves. “We oan stop fooling ourselves that we can get money where it cannot come trom,” replied Mr, Ivins. “It has been i the policy of the city officials not to Pursue those who owe. I believe it is | destined quite possible for the city government | ‘ to coflect every dollar of the real es- tate taxes except In cases where the amount, with Interest, !s greater than the value of the property. If the Lei lature passed a law that would deprive purchaser and vendor of the right of | registration and regording, it would make it {mpossible to evade the tax. “Bonds,” the witness continued, hould be used for the sole purpose for | which they were issued and should not | be a part of the ‘big kitty’ that {s fed| upon for every purpose.”* | he Injudicloug assessment by the tax | | commissioners, Mr. Ivins asserted, had brought the policy of the Tax Depart- ment into ridicule. The personal tax, as it works out In practice, was an un- just tax because the intelligent and dis- onest no trouble in swearing off their assessments; the poor, the honest and the ignorant were the only persons who submitted to it Regulation of Sai Th answer to a question man Warren I. Lee, Sir. salaries of city employees jes. | Ausembly- ins said the shouit be | regulated by the local officials, so that | the city might have absolute home rule. | Senator McCarren was an Interested | Ustener. | “Tam glad to see that you are a home ruler,” he said to Mr. Ivins, ‘Why, Senator,” answered Mr. Ivins, “I was'a home ruler before you were in politics.”” ———»—- —— NON W. CASTLES BETS A NEW JOB Elected to the Presidency of the Union Trust Company and Has Accepted. John W. Castles, who resiened veste @ay from the presiden anty Trust Company, dered the post of Trust Company | | ‘This was the oMfce made vacant b j the @eath of Edward King and offered to Secretary of the Treasury ge B Cortelyou. Mr. Cortelyou's refus accept Is taken as an indicat hat he Will remain in Washingtor mien ber of Mr. Taft's inet At a mer { the of the Guar | George Fo Bak: Were appointed me ' te committee. In announcing his the Guaranty Trust ( tles gaye as his reas T have other which require my vie tion.” Mr. Castles succeeded W as President of Company seve to this city f A CHRISTMAS CAROL. ing thing 1) the str a those | Purses filled a emply the urry now! Dy lou've no t Bhout our 1 The wee of TeDar World Adver- ie died as they * mmstonwen | GY HAS WASTED DOCTOR FOUND BY MAYOR ORDERS $36,000,000 ARE WASTED. | S grippe and pneumonia, The telephone 3 . } tative Finance Inquiry Committee was fr 't\. nome was ringing das and nant, Une the Willlamsburg ferries running reat cod ciae: ) resumed tn the Aldermanic Chamber, and the doctor wered ), again was concerned + Hui inate: G3 tPCT TATHIGe atel wak auiled Yor winger [His wite : Attorneys representing both sides ap- . 2 Sob on sn from Peared before Justice Thomas, in Special He submitted tn answer the report of‘ strange ability, would not be of the same ben- efit to them.” downtown districts @s well as in Har- lem, the whole day on his rounds. showed him an appointment book in names, soon,” indeed. said what proved to be his last words, He picked up a newspaper, and as he a her THE EVENING WORL WMiost Convenient New York Store for Brooklynites. Money Wiil Stretch } HS WE DEAD FULL INQUIRY I FROM OVERWORK THE FERY TE UP tecialipincite Marcus Kadien Passed Away Chief Engineer Instructed to! as He Was Taking a Nap Report to Board of Esti- His Office. mate on Friday. At least it will go further if spent in the right place. FIFTY PERCENT.SAVED BY OUR BIG OFFERS. We can stretch your money and save you a full fifty per cent. LOOK! Here are the most remarkable Watch values ever offered for Christmas. in Dr. Mrous A. Kadlen, a well-known Mayor McClellan this afternoon took 1 a brother a hand in the tie-up of the flve New n York to Williamsburg ferries. After a work—of his on to duty consultation with the — Corporation widow declared to an i he ordered Chief Engineer ) Nelson P. Lewis, of the Board of Fst mate, to take up the entire matter and make a full investigation, | Mr. Lewis was ordered to have his report ready to submit to the Board of Estimate at its meeting on Friday next There was plenty of court action to- the physl- have been suf- f heavy colds, fering from a day, but little result so far as get- sted on Term of the Brooklyn Supreme Court tients, On behalf of the city Assistant Corpora- “and a|tlon Counsel Hahlo presented a volum- his|{nous brief, in which he asked for the ranting of an order compelling the of- ficlals in charge of the ferries to show they should not be punished Apt of court. w York Terminal Company was t, by counsel, to find out why the Kadien returned from | 4 ton should not be dismissed, 1n- asmuch as they were unable Mnancially to run the ferries. They also claimed thar the right people hadn't been served, ow. Mr. Hahio pointed out that Brooklyn Ferry Company, the origi- leat model), nal operators of the ferries, had put up pode aly a bond as a part of their contract with ment the city which set forth that they must continue to run the ferries till the ex- fon of their holding lease in De- cember, 1911. It was sth ted in this act, sald Mr. Hahlo, that the deea 4 was to be binding on the Brooklyn Fer- ompany's business successors. Justice Thomas said that he would take the papers in the company’s ap- plication to stave off the Injunction and give a decision to-morrow. To- morrow, by the way, is the day that the injunction was originally made re- turnable. j pete Se a TRUST COMPANY DIVIDEND. T ust Company of America to- day lured a ¢ nd of 2 This is the first dividend has declared since Oc: the recent financial mpany of America nm of withstand! n the history of sufferes ch he » of all b he said, matter what ing personal ca “They know doctor, no Dr. Kadien had many patients in the and he had to spend practically Last night Dr. his long day of work and his wife which was written at least a dozen t For once Dr. Kadien seemed ,a inclined to rest x “} really do think T shail have to quit he said, “1 need rest very badly that her husband soon after he Mrs. Kadien said lay down on a lounge $4.90" 0} $9.75 Above Illustrations of Ladies’ Watches Are Two-Thirds Actual Size. WRITE FOR 5 5 Y CATALOGUE ESTABLISHED 1857 WEST SIDE OF STREET, NORTH OF GRAND STREET “L STATION. SATURDAY TILE 1h Look for : was reading ft it fell from his nerve- less finger: closed. Mrs Kadien wate resolved no. to waken hi pone bell was plugged and the servants told to be noiseless in order not to disturb his rest. It was after 10 ten walkea over t ly touched his arm is time to wake up, dear,” lock When Mrs. the lounge and she he sald that until s! all h vi 1 was sister, noticed his ht he was ry OPEN BVENINGS TILL jeter & Took for Plectrie as forty-nine in Sullivan th spen| ineteen years + the practice that was t ” ately to KIT him. H makes little diffe Rainc oats Radically Reduced, Just in Time for Christmas The best and finest Goodyear Raincoats, Cravenettes, Priestley Cravenettes and WOMEN'S Auto-Silk Raincoats, Tourist Coats and Rubber-Silk Coat in all the newest models and fabric effects. A tremendous stock is being offered at tremendous reductions. Prices Cut on Account of Lack of Rain, Which Absolutely Killed Our Usuai Fall Trade Every garment is a legitimate bargain, backed up by our guarantee. Every garment for high-class trade, Every whether men’s, women’s ct children's, the best and newest designs, made in the unexcelled on (iliares (emntery Renan Feth jooks and style. Never have we made Such sweeping and attractive offerings, and never have new goods been offeared at such prices. STOR STIL 9 O'CLOCK during the sale, but EARLY MORNING SHOPPING is advised w goods been offeared P Men’s Cravenette Raincoats | Men’s Priestley Cravenettes A rainproof coat of strength and style that will A dressy, natty overcoat of the softest wollen keep its looks of newness to the end. cloth, cut and designed for dress A garment into whose seams we have occ: roof, and there ele f large is di ¢ $15.09, trength and y as well as rainproof Special sale price... 7.15 a EVERY GARMENT IN OUR ENTIRE STOCK REDUCED TO ALMOST te Rubber-Silk Coats Made of exceptionally fine silks, suit- able for rain or shine, in a lar: elec tion of st and 26 d ti 4 els to ¢ e from. Not 7 as n this lot (% paa Y] => ‘Women’s “Auto Silks” —<=_ f Many Big Values at f Hig ie Speman $12.50, $13.50, $15, $16.50 Eut you m me Raincoats for Boys 4n¢ Girls Handsome, Useful Holiday Gifts In new and Stylirh Children's Rainproof Coats of all descriptions. " 5 150 2.00 2.25 2-75 and up to 5,50 Immense A ssortme its of Designs and Materials to Select Fron, Worth Double. Enormous Stock of RUBBER TOYS, from 10c to $2.00 Only a Few Half a Minute South of 14th Si Steps from the 14th St. Subway Station Where All Express Trains Stop. D, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1908, Greenhut and Company Dry Goods Reduction Sale of Women’s Cloth Coats | Don’t intend to wait until the season is over and then mark all of our Cloth | Beginning This Evening: Until Christmas Open Evenings Tea served in Lounging Room, Third Floor. No charge. The sales advertised here are for to-morrow’s selling. Coats for quick selling. Think it a better plan to do it right now, when the Coats are worth more to you; so we put an end-of-the-season price on all Cloth Coats for to-morrow’s selling, Over 600 Handsome New Coats. Many exclusive models for Morning, Afternoon and Evening Wear. at lilac $30, at One of those chic little neck pieces that mean so much to women who de- sire to look attractive. Fifty cents will work many gitt wonders in this depart- ment. For instance: This little white pleated lawn jabo’, daintily trim- med with fine Irish lace. There 50c are some $1.00 values : Rancy Tucked BSilke Stocks u soecialhSGe Velvet Strin_ Ties suver bead tassels, 0c Pleated Net Jabots, 75c values, at 50c Baby Irish Turnover Collars, special 15c Holly boxes ot Neck Ruching, special 25c Main Floor Dollar Fancy Jabots It will take a much Leather higher price to Carriage Bags match these bags any where else. And the Carriage Bag 1s the fashionable bag of the hour. he smart leathers only, matt seal, pigskin, patent and wal- a Rs op lealbcr nerd black and modis) colors, wit gilt or gunmetal trimmings. An ex- $4.75 traordinary value at Buffe1 Alligator Bags, stylish colors, $3.50 Morocco Afternoon Bags, special, $1.50 French Calfskin Vanity Purses, . . 95c Leather Case Drinking Cups, special, 50c Main Floor Sold so fast at $6.00 to $7.50 that we must have an odd- lot sale of what are left. These were imported for us and are made of leather in various colors and styles, and have complete and prac- tical fittings of extra fine quality, including good steel scissors. $5 Choose from them to-morrow at . $2.50 Folding Lew her Sewing Cases, $1. 75 Bachelor Sewin Rolls, leather cover, 35¢ Safety Razor Sets, in leather box, $3.50 Sterling Silver Thimbles, special, 50c Shirred Ribbon Side Garters, pair, 50c Main Pioor Imp. Leather Work Boxes A sale! Just at the right time, too, because they are most acceptable presents, and such qualities are sell- ‘ing for much hipher prices in many stores, A dozen styles for your choos- ing—house and boudoir slippers in suede, satin, kid and felt, regular slipper style, and mule effects. A A" “ 98c $2.00 Suede Bedroom Slivpers at $1.45 “Superior” Suede High Shoes at $6.00 Women's High Suede Shoe: t $5.00 Women's Low Suede Shoe: A special in Low Suede Shoes, $3.50 decond Floor Boudoir Slippers In black, te 62 Imported Broadcloth Coats, and irterlined: sem button-trimmed Value to $50, Hay cut very full and made 16 Handsome Military Capes, <#" ver OTe clotn, 50 inches lony wh pretiy fold veivet collar: lined through. out with peau de cygne and interned gray, chamois, ca'awba, 6th Ave., 18th io 19th St. Greenhut and Company, Gth Ave., 18th to 19th Sp | Oesrepted by B, Altman & ish Utility Coats, 50.and S2inch: cut very full and fat ALU ACES 74 Engi tures in light and cark colors; semi-fitting, some trimmrd with com- bination collar and cuffs, and others with collar and cuffs of plaid back tweeds; values up to $32.50, at 32 Imported Caracul Cloth Coats. oe ines Ieee made of English tweeds and mix- $19.75 ym ime Ported Ceracul cloth (just Tike real fur), military model, with large it rectoire revers on long rolling shawl collar; all sik lined; requiaily $2475, 0. es OSLO 50 and 52 inches long, made_from splendid quality 0! a'l-wool broadcloth; semi-fitting in both Direc- toire and Empire styles; lined throughout with guaranteed satin. aupe and lavender; regular value to $30, $24.75 149 Charming Broatcloth and Caracul Cloth (e BO and 52 inches long, made irom chiflon broadciota SCORE ceanrancreniGaeretieelath Empire models, with high standing band collers or the clever fold collar of either silk, velvet cr cloth, handsome y tr mmed with but- tons and braid; Value $40 10 Stylish Evening Capes, model, prettily draped and finished with silk braid and buttons: lined throughout with silk in white, light blue, gray and Worth $22 50, et : : Military, Directoire and lined throughout with guaranteed sutin. $29.50 made from a!l-wool broad- cloth in a new Collarless $17.50 exquisitely lined with satin duchesse. emi iting medels, prettily braided ard. $34.75 ; In white, navy end hight blue. Worth $24.75 in "Second Floor Emb d Madeira We are offering : you the 75c qual- Handkerchiefs ity as a special in- ducement for you to come andview the most comprehensive and well varied stock of holiday handker- chietsin this city. And thisistheonly store that canshow an assortment of the much wanted hand-embroidered 49 Madeira handkerchiefs at 0 Cc Hand-made Princess Lace H'fa, 35¢ Women’s Initel Hits, box of sx. 0c Men's Initial Handk’fs, box ot six, 90c Women's Faiicy Emb’d H’fs, box of 6, 75¢ Men’s Initial biandkerchiefs, 1234¢ each Main Floor Silver-Plated In no corner of the Toilet Sets some presents be bought for such moderate prices. This set consists of brush, comb and mirror in a lined case, French gray fimsh, heavy quad- tuple silver plaiing, massive design. A splendid gitt for a $5.50 man . Hy din a Set of Military Brushes and Comb. $1.50 Sterling Silver Hictare Frames, S125 Ger. Sil. Chatelaine Finger Purses, $1.25 jJewelled Hat Pins, assortment, at $1.00 Diamond Cuff Links, solid gold, $5.00 Main Floor Holly Box Stationery Small prices will buy hundreds of handsome gifts in our statio y department, aye Christmas cabinet which is to-morrow’s value giving teature is a holly - covered box containing fitty sheets of paper and fifty envelopes of the new fabric weave Square shape. 35c 1s a mode- rate value for it. To-morrow's 25 price, . 6 A A fs Cc Red Stylo Ink Pencils, value $1.00, 6¢ Oak Table Book Racks spec a a S0e 75c Stationery Cabinets, special . . 50¢ Holly Christmas Cards, 10 in package, 5c Main Floor Always a good gift—~ this lot is especially so Umbrellas because the value is so much above to-mor- row's price. Covers are superior sel- vedge taffeta, sizes 26 and inches for women and men, and the handle assoriment is especially attractive, in- cluding some fine buck-horn, cape horn and mounted $3.50 woods for men, Special at . Gift Umbrellas, at $3.50, $5. $7.50, $10 Ivory Hencle Umbrellas. special at #10 Directoisre Umbrellas, $1..5 to $10,00 Walking Sticks, good variety, at $1,00 Walking Sticks—Novelties upto $10,00 Mein Floor Holiday store can more hand- |