The evening world. Newspaper, December 18, 1908, Page 24

7 t FAVORS REPEAL OF PERPETUAL RR. FRNCHSES | r {from the maximum of Chief Engineer Lewis Submits grpici"the Panic’ Service Report to the Board of Estimate. submitted at tho ts recommended tn the provision which | jimits the term of contract for the con- | struction, equipment and operation, | |qwhere the contractor furnishes the | Jequipment at Mis expense, to twenty | years with a renewal for the same | period, so that the Public Service Com: | mission should be given the privilege of fixing much Itmits within a perlod of Aft: ars original term and one twen- renewal term. the 4 transit 1 at changed," nm yy in fixing such terms the dis within |term ar n-year renewal teri ‘The other terms as fixed by t Transit law are allowed to stand, Secretary Calls Specialist for ww Hurt He Sustained While | for Stumping for Taft. WASHERGTON, Dee. ximum of ten-year original of State Root, who has been suffering |the vehicle. Apportionment, was meeting of the Board to-day as an an- ewer to a communication from William | M. Ivins, Chairman of the New York | Charter Commission. Mr. Ivins asked | the opinion ofthe Board so as to make) ‘ehe profisions of the redrafted charter | “qlear and undoubtable in regard to the} i Gime limitations of franchises, contracts | and leases to raflroads and other public; utility corporations. do 'phe questions propounded by the Charter Commission in its communtica- jon were: | Asks Two Questions. | First—Ghould. the provision with re- IN DEATHS OF Sik Police Say Mrs. Mary Keleher | a jhe was in Ohio making a stumping | tnto e tour for Judge Taft. Is Being Held Only on Arson Charge. SOMERVILLE, local authorities they considered to-day investigation the circumatances of six deaths in| Dec. 18.—The pain. sidered serious at the time and he hoped Sat fHE EVENING WORLD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1908. tt would mend itself, He has been com- pelied to walk with a cane ever since. ‘The Injury made slow progress In re covery, and ing the past week has caused th tary to be absent from State Department for a he woman, last night for fe Rapla from an tnjured knee for two months, | has at last called in a specialist to | make an examination and treat him, Secretary Root came to the Cabinet iz ‘1 meeting to-day in his carriage and | 72 8th Ave. vii. AAEM was with some difficulty that he left | He was lifted into the White House apparently with some He remained only a short time jat the meeting, leaving long before It was over to keop an engagement at his home with. th list, aL Sal Ga GA SDIIS SB CeO Vf tha Jewelry, Cut Glass, &c. The Secretary recelved his injury) owing hard times lot emed which musi OPEN EVEN! It was not con- that | tnto | grant of perpetual 1rd to tunnel roads pealed? Gosond—Should the term, of other) oan the lives by Mra. Mary Kelleher, providing for the| franehias) b8) ves | ee cece tn the Kelleher family as) little more than a formality. | The collecting of the insurance money | 23rd Street ‘ b mapid ‘Dransit law or the City Charter.” provided by the Charter and Rapid | ‘ransit law, and if 9, for what period? | ‘The summarized answer prepared dy | te Chief Engineer to the first proposi- f= de for a longer period than now flon coincided in the opinion that the| perpetual franchises should bé repealed. ‘And in connection with ttés he says: | “Authority, however, should be vested him tue Public Service Commission to) Ptacue certificates, subject to the approval | fof the Board of Pstimate and \Apportion- | | ment, to railroads described in the Rapid Transt Act for a longer term than that how specified in elther the [Aw a substitute for the abrogation of | + the privilege of perpetuating Harry P. | Nichols, the engineer in charge of the |. Division of Franchises, suggested that | the terms to be granted with the fran- ' chises should be 200 years for tunnel roads. ‘This privilege carries with it the pro- vision for readjustment of compensation at intervals not exceeding twenty-five years each. For Longer Franchises. In regard to the other grants, the re- port favored the lengthening of the term ‘of franchises in some cases. A change now in custody in charge of &@ suspicious { reputable various diseases "he chief of police stated to-day the matter had been looked into, Cambridge on a was not regarded aa | y of the fact that! ausing the deaths. | that | the woman's conduct investigated and facts reported to the District-Attorney, but the investigation was practically at an end, as the District-Attorney @id Geem further steps necesary. not Mrs. Kelleher 1s now under observa- | tion as to her sanity, but only in gard to the charge of arson. ————e SCALDED BOY DIES. Three-Yenr-O!d's Brothe: Upset re- Pot| of Boiling Water Upon Him. | ‘Three-year-old Joseph Margielakt from burne to-day in his home, at 239 East One Hundred and Fifty-first street, twelve hours after his four year-old brother, Sigmond, tipped a pot o ~ boiling water over him. The children, two of seven, were ome alone yesterday afternoon their mother, cents pouring over Joseph. mother put the scalded boy to| im ed and rubbed him with sweet oil. hysician was summoned. Ried at 6 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Anna Margielsk!. In | playing about the stove Sigmond over- Pitved' a pot of boiling water, the con- | The child | ated | No. left | by | No JAMES McGREERY & GU.. 23rd Street On Saturday, December the 19th. 34th Street anes” ES BOYS’ CLOTHING DEP’TS. In Both Stores. Sale of Russian, Sailor, Norfolk and Double Breasted Suits. Cheviot and Velour. years. Made of Serge, Sizes 246 to 16 7.50 former prices 8,50, 10.00 and 12.00 Washable Russian Suits,—an at- tractive assortment in navy blue, tan, brown and pink. Sizes 2% to 8 years. 2.50 value 3.00 to 5.00 Holiday Suggestions for Boys. Silk shades and patterns. Four-in-Hands, the latest 25c and 39c Suspenders, neatly packed in boxes for presentation. Blanket Robes,—grey, and brown. 50c red, blue 2.50, 3.75 and 4.50 Fur and fur trimmed Hats and Coats; ~ Hockey and ‘Toboggan Caps. —_ HABERDASHERY DEP’TS. Jn Both Stores, 125 dozen Hands. and stripes. 300 dozen Percale, white plaited bosoms. inches. Crochet weave, plain Knit Sitk Four-in- colors 2.00 each shirts of Madras and or colors, Plain and 34 and 36 1,35 each value 1.50 and 2,00 Sleeves 75 dozen Suspenders of plain and fancy silk and embroidered satin, with kid-ends. 75c value 4,00 400 dozen hemstitched Linen Hand- kerchiefs, with initial. Box of 3g doz., 1.45 425 dozen colored border. 23rd+ Street Linen Handkerchiefs, with initial or novelty designs, Plain or Box ¥ doz., 2.90 150 House Coats and Blanket Gowns, Regular and extra large sizes, _ , 8.00 JAMES M«GREERY & CO: 34th Street ke 23rd Street LACE NECKWEAR DEPT’S. SOROSIS SHOES. MISSES’ SUIT DEP’TS. CHILDREN’S SUIT DEP’TS. 23rd Street JAMES McGREERY & G0.! 34th Stree On Saturday, December the 19th. In Both Stores. New importation of Real Irish Cro- chet Novelties. Real Lace Neckpieces in various shapes and laces. Neckscarfs in a large variety of pat- terns and colors. Sale of Neckscarfs,—various designs, colors and sizes. Suitable for street or theatre wear. 1.95, 2.95, 3.95 and 4.75 value 3.50 to 10.00 ——EES In Both Stores. Evening Slippers of Satin, Kid or Suede, plain or handsomely embroidered. 3.50 to 8.00 pair Carriage Boots, to be worn over even- ing boots or slippers. 5.00 pair Men’s and Boys’ Patent Leather Shoes and Pumps, for dancing or even- ing dress. mae —————— dn Both Stores. Cloth Suits. Gored skirt; 38 inch semi-fitting coat, satin lined. Blue, taupe and black. Sizes 14 and i6 years. 14.50 usual price 20,00 Striped Cloth Princess Dresses. Siezs 14 and 16 years, 15.00 usual price 18.50 ~ Gored Skirts of Serge or Panama Cloth. Length 37 to 3% inches. 3.75 usual price 5.75 ————— In Both Stores, Navy Blue Chinchilla Coats, wool lined. Model buttoned to neck. Size 6 to 14 years. 8.50 usual price 12.75 School Dress of plain color or plaid fabrics. Size 6 to 14 years. 7.50 Te usual price 10.50 Junior Suits of Broadcloth. Two and three piece models. Colors:—navy blue, taupe and catawba, Size 14 years. .25.00 Pace | a: usual price 32,50 JAMES McCREERY & CO. (JAMES McCREERY. & GO) Holiday Gifts, Large and attractive stock of Novel- ties, suitable for Holiday Gifts, Gilt and Sterling Silver Frames, Desk and Library Requisites, Photo Frames, Card Cases and Mesh Bags. Leather Articles, including Writing Cases, Jewe! Cases, Bottle Sets, Emergency Cases fitted, Automobile Clocks, ete. Complete stock of Foreign and Domestic Writing Paper, Reliable Pawnbroker. ARSON Offers BIG BARGAINS In DIAMONDS tistaction gtnranteed, Establ's'd 1870. 34th Street 34th Street Children’s Curly Bearskin Coats Double-breasted, box style, very hearskin, warms shown in white, Sliced Orange Frappe Charlotte Russe ve NO MAIL OR TELEPHONE OR NEW YORKS FASTEST GROWING | WEST Ii4T' STREET M SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR_ MONEY PROMPTLY REFUNDED\ Saturday's Spectacular 9 to 1 P.M. Sale of Boys’ Long Overcoats or Two-Pair-of Pants Suits Wry A manufacturer's surp'us stock—a_ limited quantity, but GREAT VALUE. So, Mothers, Be) shop cary and SAVE money TED KNICKER SUITS, dark mix Men’s & Young Men’sOvercoats & Suits at 5.95 Offering about 00 new suits in wool wors: A.M. + Overcoat at.. Boys’ $6 Fur Collar & Cuff Coats $2.98 INA GREAT ALL-DAY SALE y (Men’s Cardigan| | "ag- SP Jackets CIAL NOTICE! Also: About 250 Suits and Overcoats, worth $15 to $18, Marked at 8.75 and The management begs to announce that : i during the Xmas Holiday Season ths oy , STORE WILL CLOSE EVERY EVENING 2.98 | AT eeotk excepling TOMORROW, Fila Ph Nene | DECEMBER 19TH, WHEN THE STORE WiLL 4g ¢ of fine qualit 4} REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK P. M. | We sincerely regret if this innovation may nconvenience any of our patrons, tu we ieel that the benefit to our emplovee> will Wh 3 be so great thai cur customers will giadiy co-operate with wand i} ‘ @ ‘ accommodate thi mseives (o shopping bc.ore 7 F. Mi. F] apse NE RIESE ES SPST PR Mothers: From 9 A.M. to i P. M. Saturday, You May Choose From Saturday's Feature : Meri $5.98 Girls’ & Misses’ Beaver, Chinchilla or Caracu 4 nported w eee - ee: = prea ES SRA, here's some and useful—. Rocker combinea, at a sensa-h tionally low price. ' Rockers “ict Cloth Coats, worth $6, and Pay 2.79 There’s n niture to | Or Choose From $6 to $8 Krimmer or Reaver Cloth Coats [fi ii!] & Pay 3.93 ee usu I ‘Boys HighCut) ‘Skating Shoes Boys’ Storm Rubber Boots . izes 7-1033, at 1.79 — Phenomenal Saturday 4-Hour Sale Women’s Caracul 0 IRRO} 14-2 | 1.98 wd 3,19 | i iF rR b Women’s 50-inch Fur Trimmed es Slippers at 2.00 efor a real, high grade nd dancing; black; extra _ 2.001] These Offerings Ex- Sat H ese Oherings A gop [babies Squirrel 1 Skin Carriage / { FURS are becoming} IRobes, 2.98 ' ws $06 Thin Coat, 82.0% dita rf. This Coat, #405, em ee Special—Saturday Smith’s 9x 11.3 ft. All-Wool Brussels Rugs at $10 scarcer every day. 25 Sets of GENUINE LYNX, Large Children’s Turk sh Angora Sets on Sale from 9A. M. tol # There are ) of them, formerly Rug Muff and long, rich 1 0 cee Re ly amas | pric all Scarf Tie, worth regu $25 Metta A nmore 4 "il a anteed $50; sale price... consieting at In al | at fy A ety ¢& Jari Yr “PAR $10 Rusulynx Shawls—with handsome gre rga URE , at 47 | h 1 back, finished with six | Renaissance I] tails, quilted “or satin f | or y a] . i . ater |" Lace Curtains , a BO 5.98 j seein) i f best nt |. || Fine Rusulynx Sets—Consisting of ( Ii 4 e inserting |} a handsome large pillow muff and nd edging a full, deep ral |} beautiful throw tie, 62 inches i a ae |] long, Skinner satin M. to 1 P.M lined; qual only (limit 4 C| ity; special, while |__Pair), per pale quantity lasts, set.. e