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THE EVENING WORLD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1910. ing of the Institute and the American patriotism ited States Academy of Aris and Letters at the New Theatre to-day. Many noted authors, painters and college presitents Were in attendance. Dr, Henry Van Dyke of Princeton, president of the institute, , Saying it was aw an who had quickened « hig history of the t | trom 1890 to 18v7 John Bigelow gave a retrospect of his ) ul life of n ars, Will Brownell read a paper on Often Gets $25,000 for Re-| President Nicholas Murray a7 umbia ,delivered a thesis he Faso of the Unfit; Reflections ctrine of Evolution,” and ¢ Mit Is Alden wrote an essay on Aving Past in the Living Present,” was delivered by Prof. William (s hearsing and Staging ’Em, Little Manager Says. AND THERE ARE OTHERS. Woods Full of ‘Em, He Testi- fies, From Belasco to. Erlan- ger, at Heau::ne Salaries. | Theatrical Producer William A. Brady ‘Was recalled to the stand to-day before Justice Goff and a jury tn the trial of | his suit against the New York Taxicab | Company for $15,000 damages for knock- ing him down, dragging him, dislocat- ing his shoulder and incapacitating him for work for eight weeks. | Brady said his services to himself could not be duplicated by “hired help," | And that men who were employed in such work received from §75 to $2,500 a week salary, | George O. Redington, counsel for the Taxicab Company, cross-examined, “You say that men are paid $75 to $2,600 for work such as you do?” He Uncrossed His Legs. “That's what I said,” returned Mr. Brady as he crossed his legs. Then he Temembered that it was against court rules in Justice Goff's court, according to yesterday's rulings, to cross one's \ legs, and he dropped his foot on the \V floor again, just in time to save hin self from being called to order the eagle-eyed court officer, and added “Rehearsing is. only a small part of my work.” “Well, tell us who are the men whé! get £2,500 a week for work such as | do?” resumed Mr. Redington, with an) alr of confidence. “Oh, there are lots of them, The woods are full of them," sald the “boy manager,” who had to make a mental | ealoulation ‘when asked his age ang| footed up forty-four years, twenty-one of which he his been a manager, “There is Jullan Mitchell for one.” “How about Mr. Belasco?” | Belasco a Headliner. *"You could not get Mr. Belasco for that figure, or for a great deal more than, that," sniffed Brady contemptu- ously of any one who could imagine David Belasco bothering with anything which offered so little remuneration 4why, you couldn't get Erlanger for that—and you couldn't get Mr. Brady for ¢hat, either.” “Ip there anybody besides Mr. Belas- oo, Mr. Erlanger and Mr. Brady wh gets as high as $2,500 a week for that work?” “Yes, I told you of Mr. Mitchell. He often gets that.’ “and does Mr. Brady ‘often get Pure Its active principle is derived from Alum baking powders derive their active principle from sulphuric acid Study the answered and rehearst The grill m Job and rele He was follow cal folk, who corrod enforced absence from work for seven | or elght weeks after the mixup, with | the taxicab. ‘The defense is that Brady was 1 gent In not looking to road | was clear, and that the taxi was going slow, SAVINGS BANKS MAINTAIN RATE ATAPER CENT, Seamen’s and Emigrant Insti- futions Fight Efforts to Give Lower Interest. Despite efforts of members of the New | York City Savings Banks Association | to bring about a reduction of the rate} of interest to depositors, ¢ Scamen's| Bank for Savings and the Emigrant In- 'B £25G d dustrial Saving# Bank late this after- OX O 700 noon again fixed the rate at four pe cont. The action of the savings banks | awaited with considerable | other banks, Trustees of several sav- ings institutions had met earlier but had withheld action on the interest rate un- til these two banks were heard from For some months p the Savings Banks Associatic ‘yeen endeavoring to persuade th paying 4 per cent. to reduce tie to Me per ciaiming that ‘smaller two of the 1 wn Cigars for 69e Undoubtedly you have a friend ‘ou Would like to send a ars, just to let him know thinking of him Here's a_ sale of L ROSA GRANDIS Perfecto Grande Cigars. higher fist h compare favorably with the larger i any “5-Centers” on the market The trustees of today Fymigrant ba The cigars are handsomely banded, rgnt 4 per are packed attractively, and in bas 97,000 depo quality are better than the jve- in deposits, while cent Sigars, sold in other good 12,000 depositors and over § " shop Cuaranteed Qgposita, ae | s matra LWFABDSF, Box 69e HISTORIAN RHODES GETS NATIONAL INSTITUTE MEDAL Distinguished Audience Hears John | Bigelow Review His Event- | | ful 93 Years. James Ford Rhodes of Boston was! gwardéd the gold medal of the National | ipe Racks, Tobacco Jars, Meerschuum and Briar Pipes, Cigar Cases, Humidors, 5! ers’ ariicles of all des $10,000 to Charity Every 10c purchase here is good for one vote in ¢ bution of $10,000 to let at entrance to These Fur Hats are Fine for Wintry Weather So Chic, Smart and Serviceable and They Cost Only . «. Made of black hare, also coney, both of which are excellent imitations of lynx. A large assortment of shapes, including newest mushroom turban effects ; one asillustrated. Also BLACK FUR TURBANS, in large and medium shapes, trimmed with silk and soft rosettes of velvet and Persian effects. (Siegel Cooper Store, First Floor, Front) *1.95 body, stained and wheels; regularly $9.50; Buster Brown Big Game—complete with throw bags; ee, 50c; to- Women’s Gloves Two Great Specials Tomorrow, at lasp Glace Gloves—fine overseam; 65¢ and $3] t weight; soft, 65° 3 Paris point embroid ery; maker whose name, if ; Positively a $1.50 grade; Women’s Genuine French Kid G! thoroughly higheclass glove, from mentioned, would create a stit, ind the best opportunity of the seasomto get a real $1.50 glove for Main Floor, Front.) Christmas Furniture Specials Useful? Yes! in cost? “DECIDEDLY! Simply unbeatable as Christmas gifts! Music Cabinets = Morris Chairs As illustrated; mahogany i shelf, drawer and paper stalls in upper sec- a tists of 8 lights in assorted colors, awi © Hustrated; maho, As itlustrated; m: and battery of three di height 41 inches As illustrated: mahogeny finish | value; tomorrow 50 (Siegel Cooper Store, Fourth bd oor.) veneered eng tite struction; tomorrow Extra Size Rugs Under Price, Tomorrow Body Brussels Rugs kind, in an attractive sele : the hou Wilton Buos Tapestry Brussels Rugs ft to the A selection of bright colorings in attractive Extra sizes at reduced prices seried lamps ia eélon patterns and Kani non-explosive sleohol ol ie Axminster Rugs Attractive colorings and new designs A selection of bright folorings and ‘Remnante of Printed au | Reptlarty — ee Sade Frtce ff Meter seer ecseeetvoscnaenenns, pretty designs; size } x 12: regularly $22.50; ar Slexe| Cooper Store, Fourth Floor, Froot) S ushy “Weather Footwear aSale of Hip Boots, Short Boots, Storm Shoes and Rubber Footwear of All kK nds "ta can’t be any of the SUCCESSFUL : iter when the demand is at its height. Men'sOne-BuckleAre- Victor Talking Machines Edison Phonograyhs ... . Come and Select the Instrument You Want, also 12 Popular Records,and We’ll Send Them to Your Home Victor Talking $10 and AL soldi Women's Storm Te ys’ High Cut 1 tore Shoes id sold in* ‘excluse M Shoes s—-Goodyear (Siegel Cooper Store, Groceries, Fresh Meats, "inane Fish and ‘Daylight’-Made Cakes PRICES always VERY LOW. Free delivery in accordance If you telephone, call Chelsea 4000. Purity and freshness guaranteed, Quality the best. nown system. Orders by mail or wire with our well-| _ Teas and Coffees ESH NEW TEAS-~all given PROMPT attention. Laundry Soap SUGAR-CURED HAMS: SWIFT'S BORAX SOAP—-box, 100 45@ it SMOKED OX TONGUES —- SWIET'S PRIDE SOAP MILD-CURED BACON— OLD VIRGINIA HAMS— BETTER BRAND TOMA White POTATOES now is. the to buy @ e PULAR BLEND COPPEE tate pea beans; 10 Ibs., 68 1 Sib, carton, | Be ESHLY- ROLLED OATMEAL 4 OMNES ., 18¢ ‘ Fresh Meats paid and charged ordere pac SIFTED EARLY JUNE PEAS Mother's brand; doz., $1.18) can Ripe, Luscious Fruits RNA 44 aT err Delicious Cakes of cakes, Fresh Fish H POUND CAKES: cakes, Dor asthe, B2c ror ttt — BQe BRADY TELLS WHY i:nx cere: Double“S, & H.” Green SLIGDOPER G1 With PurchasesBefore 12 0’ Clot Only Two Days Left! Friday and Saturday of THIS WEEK are the ONLY re- maining days on which our “charge customers” may make purchases to be billed on FEBRUARY Ist “A word to the wise is'’-do-YOUR-Christmas-shopping-NOW ! Santa Claus Opens His “Pack” Here, and Out Walk the Toys, to the Delight of the Little Folks Here Are SOME of the Particularly Noteworthy Playthings to Be Found in Greater Toy Town: , Doll’s English eel, indoors The New Style Character Doll-com-|The Wabbling Pelican—nothing funnier position head; sateen body; made; regularly 50c; to- 29c in cute rompers; 79 MOMTOW, ccc cccccccccesvcvevens tegularly $1; tomorrow.... Ic Flying Le eh like an airship; sus-| style bowling d from a cord; fly ina ame; regularly eae regularly 50 § “Ta Bo”—a new 1; og Come and See Full-Blooded Indians Make Holiday Baskets A Remarkably Interesting Demonstra- tion by the Cleverest Basket-Makers in the World Now in Our House- furnishing Store in the Basement They, are of the Abnaka tribe (Canadian Northwest), and they make wonderful baskets from sweet-smelling sweet-grass. If you like, they will make a shape to your order. And the baskets are not expensive, either. seca fia Kitchen Helps, Electric Christmas Tree Ligh ly put the toys ates it to the ists Of SCRAP. 5 O'CLOCK TEA KETTLBS—in solid brass; yith improved alsoho! lamp; i ‘i 8.25 2-pint chee Na wy. 75, Las LECTRIC - LONE SAME TEA KETTLE in ntl or S215 | thing BISSELL'S direct oF alternating SWEEPERS eurrent; «useful weighs 61% Holiday gilt; poun put up ine feat box; exception: ally good iron: at 53,75 Ediso; Phencetaphe "12, 5 “s up Buys a regular $15 wooden horn. Will fit et el any make of talking machine or phonograph, Second Floor, Rear.) Hecker’s Flour Hecker’s Superlative flour; best for fa a Ye-bbl.-bag, a 100 39 87 Pure California Whisky No. 5 By the Gallon Port, Sherry, Y reused to 82.349 Angelica, Muscatel a regulas, and Tokay : y Be | Reduced trom #2 230 1081.88 | I | Wines Monogram | \ Be | Reduced from 2.0000 1.58 | PIS | Reduced from 1.50t0 2.14 | 1 bore femler 88¢ 10¢ Reduced from 1.25t0 84 PILGRIM HOLLAND GIN YALE COCKTAILS: | “tan and” Martini; | the “finest old | $1.25 quart bot tle Ferrand’s Three- Star Cognac Brandy nporiation from very ‘old vi ae j fewity trom, raisin, recommended for its a _ 25 quart ae a7 = ting OGuthts and Hundreds of Useful Holiday Gift Articles MEDICAL strong and neat; BATTERIES — solid oak cases with hand electrodes, foot plates and sponge connec- $9 D5 tipn; complete at 2, MESCO ELECTRIC ENGINES — just thing for boys; cam be used for cunning Tin, slze.@1-10/6-in.. BATTERIES—put up in neat hardwood boxes, all ready for uses QE MEDICAL. BLACKING varninhed body; special at... CABINETS—with carpet top; Imported; CHRISTMAS. TREE HOLD. each tree hol it together; no trimming necessary; will hold tree’ of 1 I : Tomato Catsup Specie (Siegel Cooper Store, Third Floor.) High-GradeWines & Liquors Exceptionally Low Prices for Friday and Saturday Moselle Wittes hne, Deidesheimea.-R., DILLONS OLD TRISH 1. 0 LD. TOM OR DRY SUPERIOR B. B, KUMYBL regular We larg . bottle wes Tde RAMSAY'S OLD "ISLAY SCOTCH WHISKY . 41 pote. BSC TREADMILL WHISKY “O8e |