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Pr 2 tHE rRLVAX, SFRVICE BOARD'S | Commissioner Eustis Contrasts Interborough and McAdoo Methods _wunuy, VEVEMBEM Y, Avid. what the Publle Service Com- HIGHEST POLISH WITH LEAST EFFORT Silver Cleaning is nota “bughear” when To Women htful assemblage as furnishings and To Women —<= A man's store is the place to buy gifts for a BRILL CLOTHES For Men, Young Men and Boys. Ready to { Here is what Public Service Commissioner John EB. Bustis thinks of 9 ‘ man. No crowded COST 3 956 AQ) Made lactis rapit rant Company aioe oe Bt vie novelties formen | wear, The best made and the most rea- | aisles for you; yh State i} f] “They are running the present subway for the almighty dollar alone 1,469,600 sonably priced in the United States, | *PPointment for him. “They starve the service at houra in the day when there is no neces: 1909 sity for straphangers. "Their policy THREE YEARS Mostly Spent for Plans Made is to get along with as few trains as possible, carrying 1 00 Bin Asin Dobe hee By Be a Good Santa Claus! “They don't care for the public State | “They begin their cheese paring just as soon as they think they are 1,199,400 | PL 41 AC iirocers! and Drunsie not watched BUY YOUR 34,956,400 borough Offer Wins. RUT Ie Gs ERE IGA? ee 1227 STREET-WEST inter vercoat or ult f as 4 , “They never have met the Commission half way At a Brill store, and, without sacrifice of quality, save from $3 Beet (BEARS BURDEN.|| “Their attivade Is sivars found among people who think they own a OC HH & 0, to $12, which you can spend to make somebody else happy. Here what Mr. Eustis: saya about Mr. McAdoo Actual Construction Done | He does not haggle Between Lenox.& 7th. Aves, . ; Ae ‘ yeh “He tries to please the publ ON SATURDAY, for the convenience of Xmas shoppers, we will Suits for Men and Young Men Upon Work of Former AGE TMI DO remain open until 9.30 P. M. Don’t be satisfied with cheaply-made, carefully-ironed Suits, of loosely- s so unpopular is the manner in which they treat the public R. T.* Commission. woven, hard-finished fabrics, filled with starchy ‘ ‘dressing’ to give them substance; harsh, with a cottony feel, soon shiny and run down look- ing. Get a warm, soft, pure wool, full winter weight suit, made of fabrics that are used by custom tailors, thoroughly made, shape-retaining, the BRILI a-SPEC IAL $15 a Suit that's got more hand-tailoring Christmas Is 15 Days Away. Only thirteen shopping days—then Santa Claus comes. Little enough time in which to buy your presents. But don’t defer your shopping e wise buyer buys early, early in the day and early in the month. You'll tind our stocks replete with everything suitable ind sensible for presentation purposes. Toys, Dolls, Games, etc. no other store offers a better sele isit entails ‘The Public Service Commi First District, organized t quate transit facilities « the public of New Ye Supervise the existin tons, has expended $: maintenance since Ju For more than three Mission has been at w and specifications for an inde @ubway system which final! On paper in the so-ca aystem—a network of “ttibes suMict large to admit the standard steam rail toad car. Work on Old Board's Plans Only. * While the commission has held Jess hearings on various sub Or the BRILL TWENTY- than any other $20 suit made; in distinctive rough Scotch tweeds and cheviots, thick, warm, soft fabrics, and smooth worsteds and $20 cassimeres, medium and dark Overcoats, Best Made at $15, $20, $25 Any quantity to choose from. is a most exhaustive showi! 1 of gift-things for the little folk no obligation to buy; bring the children along. (5th “Koch’’ Clothes for Boys Your Choice of Various Styles 4 9 5 e MAHLER BROS. Sixth Ave., Corner 3ist Street GH &) & Special Clearance Sale| Three-quarter or fulllength; gray and in Suits, Overcoats and Reefers dea rear in brown mixtures and staple oxfords and black; with Presto, convertible, SEBLE a way. for the trimoronct with Tailor-made Suits + NORFOLK AND DOUBLE-BREASTED SUITS—the “Koch Endur- storm, self or velvet collars; in a big range of styles. Perfectly tailored pane a Santer net wae 4 all wool cheviot tweed and navy blue serge; Knickerbocker “les 1 ww 1 nt the ce vet sub ihROUeNOUE Sitets 7 tol TRIG) and very close priced rare demonstration of value-giving. rattan and the Fourth ave fh Brooklyn were laid out Mapid Transit Commissic Bervice Commission insisted ‘that tw own existence would be fully ju When a xr: Ir {the new triboroug ‘way was planned Rapid Transit Bids were opened “dest Octover. Then pa series of | (delays, culminating in tho swee fourborough proposition for a fare all over the greater city Anterborough Rapid Transit ‘operating the present subway “We cannot use your trihorougl plans and specifications,” the Inter-) borough announces to somTaisaton, | for ine | Materials include Cheviots, Diagonal Homespuns, Mixtures and Chiffon Broadcloths. The Styles are the Newest; trimmed Yefancy braid or strictly tailored eifect. Coats are lined with guaranteed Skin- ner Satin or Messaline; and skirts are made on the new close fitting lines. All the season's latest shades and navy blue and black. ‘There are all sizes, from misses’ (14) to 44 bust. Regular $20 to $30 Values Reduced to USSIAN BLOUSE AND SAILOR SUIT models—of all wool navy blue serge and mixed cheviots; sizes, 244 S—the “Koch Nautical” and Finer Garments Iligh grade, but not high priced, $30, $35, $40 and 845 quality. Dress Overcoats, lined with fine, pure silk. in browns, tans and medium grays. 'S AND RUSSIAN OVERCOATS—of cheviot sizes, 2), to 10 years. Suits of richest “Novelty overcoats A wonderful showing! Fur-outside Overcoats, $22 to 8300; Full length models in semi-fitting or polo effects, close-fitting button- nvertible collars. Everyone man-tailored ‘Some with belts, deep skets; others with collars of contrasting colors. for misses, 14 to 18 years. Fur-lined, $40 to $295 We Invite the Attention of Women as well as men, to our notable wruinent of men’s furnishings, novelties and traveling requisites, very modestly priced: and to the double ad- vantage of comfortable shopping and satisfactory selection offered by the Brill Stores. Great Things for the Boy! Christmas is the happiest holiday season for the young. ready to present himself proudly at the Sizes for juniors, Children’s Coats & Carriage Robes (Sizes, J to 5 years) CHILDREN'S COATS—of red Venetian cloth, with black and white of gray mixture with black velvet collar TS—ot black caracul, with patent leather belt, th, trimmed with tan moire or black velvét and gold 2.85 “also of 3.49 quilted 4.69 fe schavanan 2.98 Women’s Silk Hose, 1.00 A mibway with a b of the present large to admit our « enough to admit the standard car. Very sorry, Mr. checked Hinin CHILDRE plain raid $9.50 Com- oe but you have labored _———— ee ooo vain, COATS— “of fine quality “White bearskin, with hea lining trimmed with fancy braid. Also of red Chin dow easted model with brass buttons............ BABIES’ WORSTED CARRIAGE COVERS—hand crocheted; in very ‘e- fective designs; blue and white and pink and ywhit 1,98 A visit loor.) BOYS’ trousers | BUYS Rive BOYS’ OVERCOATS, REEF! mixtures, tweed _and chinchilla; Meseet $17.50 Winter Coats, 13.95 ila cloth; [= . —-: Is your boy Xmas festival and the family re- Women’s Silk Petticoats, po eer from 44 to 52 inches in length, in styles with fly fronts, button through fronts, patch pockets and plain pockets; in fact, there is every good taste style idea in winter overcoats of strong appeal to men, young men and boys included are a number of small lots and many complete lots just received from our custom shops. $20 to $25 suits for men and young men, $15.50 and $18.50 Included are excellent worsteds, cassimeres and velours, in correct and specially woven _ stripes, checks and stripe check effect colors at $15.50 include new grays and browns; at $18.50 are found blues and blacks in silk stripe effects, new browns, tans and grays; models and sizes for men and young men. $22.50 and $27.50 for business and dress overcoats that are un- usual in fineness of fabric, excel- lence of tailoring, correctness of style and superiority of value. $45, $50 and $55 fine dress over- coats, silk lined, and all finest vicunas, meltone and Elysians, in dress and business models, $37.50. $5 and $6 pure worsted trous- ers, $3.75. i ee Two Brooklyn Stores: Fulton St. at Flatbush Ay. sarees wey at Bedford Av. Boy’s convertible collar over- coats, sizes 11 to 17 years, $6.75. Boy’s long trousers suits, sizes 32 to 36, regular $18 values, $13.50° Boy’s worsted skating caps, in all the desirable colors, regular value $1.00, 50c. Boy’s wool coat sweaters, with collar in plain gray, gray and red, gray and navy blue bands, value $2.50, $2.00. Hats $2.50 to $5.00 Derby Hats. 100 dozen very unusual values in high grade men’s derby hats 50 dozen are the sample line of one of America's foremost makers, and made to sell at $2.50 to $5.00 and the remainder are by another very famous maker, made to sell at from $3.00 to $5.00, containing some very trifling imperfections, which make possible the price ee $1.75. Furnishings Special $1.00, Here is the best glove value in all New York -a special Cape Tan made especially for Smith Gray & Co. from selected skins, silk sewed, in dark, medium and light shades—-excellent value at $1.50. Gloves Motor Clothes for Owners and Cho:fforurs Auto Clothes Book on Request. Smith Gray & Co. Pwo lew York ¢ Across from City Hall bores: Broadway at Warren Street 5th Av., Bet.27th & 28th Sts, different . 1.89 . 2.10 manicure gg 49c sizes .. LEATHER CASE containing four scissors, same as ‘above MANICURE SET—in leather box; containing nail scissors, stick, nail file and cuticle knife.... RAZOR STEEL PEN ENTE Ias or ‘pearl handles; Each. ans Hand Bag S Always Acceptable AND WALRUS wag HAND BAGS—silk and leather lined; single and black and colors. This offer includes a large 1.50 gilt initial, Reg $2.00. . aise ac IMPORTED BEAD in a large variety of blac and steel, wh te ¥ 2.95 95c 3 and 4 blades. SEAL double strap handles steel, dull and bright jet. Regularly $4.50. . VELVET BAGS--Balloon and envelope shape; with or without purse. Regularly $1.50.. Sterling Silver for Gifts with cord and CUT GLASS BUTTER PLAT! ith sterling silver rim: Regular y c $8.00 6.25 STERL ING SILVE RS AL Tr DIPS ‘sterling silver spoon Regu- 1.25 larly $2.00... . aa sad STERLING § ER § i SHELL OLIVE FOR 5 TEA SPOONS, BAE larly $1.50 Gift Books, Xmas Cards, Religious ‘Arlicles An as nt that has no peer in Upper New York. All the foremost works orld's standard authors, as well as the more recent popular fiction will mind Pret y Holly Book Cowers, with greetings, free wth all new fiction. CHRISTMAS | ARDS, CALENDARS, ete., are now ready for best choosing An immense stoe RELIGK Us Neri LES, such as Bibles, Hymnals, Prayer Books, Fonts, Rosaries, etc, priced to suit every one. This special ‘ ; ROSARIES lors, W th gold fi ed crosses and medals; each In a t lined box rly at O8e; spec 79¢ Ro s and Women’ s Handkerchiefs videred corner; of Shamrock Lawn and Linen; st hemstitshed and lace trimmed,” Regularly 23c IIc 1 hemstitched, hand- emby rol Mer ed corner; col gularly 1% ach... A ndkerchiefs of Shamrock Lawn and Linen; n script also) wreath efigct; 6 in box Regularly ; | Wy 09¢ MEN-~all linen hand-embroidered initial; also plain '4 and ty i ! inch hein ularly 196; each ; lic}) Hair Goods Specials. 6 Eee CLUSTER st SiN Nwitetties tei F CLUSTE! in note FIVE, STORES: BROADWAY, At 49th Street. 279 BROADWAY, Near Chambers St, | 4 SILK PETTICOATS—of hith n tat: WOMEN'S PURE BLACK SILK union? We've got what he would like to have, very moderate tly priced. feta; deep flounce with shirring and] THREAD HOSE—with lisle feet nl ” tucks; in shaded and plain colors, also| tops. Also BLACK HOSE, with self The New Jack Tar Reefer, 6 to 13 | Double-breasted and Norfolk Suits, black black slik centroiaered insteps. Each years. A dandy! <A warm, stylish, | that ordinarily sell at $10, in all the a it box. > re - a | bbe allt dete Women’s Gloves, 79¢ | ene piso eg i laa Natty Naffolks ‘sia’ dsctie Uookiied WOMEN'S 1 bt at ra Misses’ Sweater Coats, 1.59 Presto and Convertible Collar Over- | suits in the new browns aad ates race Smith Gray & Co. § ecials Macks ani’ spear” poinis,| MISSES’ WOOL SWEATER COATS conte, 10to 17 years,in grays, tans and | blues......._- “55.95 | le Lb MOCHA’ GLOVES—?./K.| Saeiey eRe): 10 ate 8d ey browns; cut long and ee hada to $15 | The Little Corporal, louble breasted ay shade | $20 to $30 standard value Smith Children’s Department ——— Women’s Coat Sweaters, 1.85 feel with, et aa Sars re hiie ieee meemenee on 98 Gray winter overcoats Boys’ Four-in-Hand Ties, 25¢ owen ie Sy ana at COATS Russian Overcoats, all wool, flannel | The Dudley, double breasted suit in a | $15.50 and $18.50 \ Russian, sailors and double TANBeE aleuidt aoudratueeeale; eraey ea Ves UD MY ANGLWHRE. lined, in an assortment of colors; | variety of colorings. 2 pairs Knickers, ri " |ANDS- 00% i | There are fabrics in every shade breasted suits, Russian overcoats in tartan plaids, fancy stripes and fige| Women’s 69c Neckwear, 45c special ...... Bc ota RE 75 | cut full... $3.95 of gray and brown—plain black and reefers, for boys 214 to 17 ured designs; ‘in handsome holiday} siLK BOWS—of black and’ colors; A very strong line of chinchilla Russians | The Dudley, Jr. for very little chaps, ‘d eR ase years -- are regular $6 and $7 box. trimmed with Persian. Also chiffon and reefers, in grays, blues, browns and | made in Russian and sailor styles, with and oxfords—worsteds, velours, values, $4.75 “Men's Silk Sox F=""" 1,00 in the new fan effects; one ir box, oxfords..........+.+..+ $5.95 to $9.95 | 2 pairs bloomers, .... jes $3.95 meltons and_ kerseys—stripe a 9 VRedde peels Sue ig See slbanal Ga JABOTS—ot fine at Se a Sweaters; Various styles, in gray or blue, $1, $1.50, $2 and $3. | - }? EN'S SPUN SILK § —blac! id] Cluny and . face, so sic c weaves, wale weaves, as well as Russian, sailors and double sland, ih bankas oli ou Lat aee ik Wa ee 4k ae PLAY SUITS—The finest assortment in the city — Indian, Cowboy, song effects—the models include breasted suits and button to neck - . Major, Army, Captain, Mexican, Jack Tar and Big Chief. And, for the - x, semi-box and convertible col- overcoats, sizes from 215 to 16— Scissors, Pen Knives, Etc. Squaw, Senorita and Old Dutch Suits, Each suit put up in a separate bo lar styles, ranging all the way values to $8, $5.75. LEATHER CASE—containing three imate razor steel scissors; Harlem and Union Square stores open Saturday evening. THE HOUSE OF BETTER VALUES. 125TH STREET, At Third Ave. 47 CORTLANDT ST., Near Greenwich, UNION SQUARE, I4th St., Near B' way. Under Cover All the Way Tube trains running every minute or two, to and from 88rd St. and 6th Ave. and you are not. exposed to the cold, raw winds of winter. The station platform of the HUDSON RIVER Are delightfully warm and | bright, the trains make fast time between the 6th Ave. stations at 9th, Path, 19th, 23rd, @sth and 83rd Streets, ‘Travel underground, Betwe LF We do {rance to these departments Is throug Full Line of Furniture, Carpets, Pianos, ete, SUNDAY WORLD T. KELLY 263 Sixth Avenue en 16th and 17th Sts. Open Saturday E make any window di venings CLOTHING CREDIT Suits and Overcoatsfor Men and Young Men We offer you a choice from a complete stock of | Men's and Young Men's Suits and Overcoats, Our clothing bears the labels of the foremost clothing makers in the country, Every garment is cut and tailored in a manner to make them equal to custom made, %) We will Allow YOU Credit } You can select the cloth: you like, Have your purch: charged—pay small deposit— balance in ly or monthly payments, SUITS jn ali the popular me els and colorings, cluding browns, grays, blue, black and fancy mix. » at prices from $12.50 to $32.50, OVERCOATS pyate in a great assortment of models, materials and colorings; Presto, convertible wr regular collar © ats; at prices from $18.50 to $40. 00, j Remember, Only Entrance Is Through the palit Store. Brooklyn Store, ATO Fulton Street, “WANTS” WORK MONDAY WONDERS.