The evening world. Newspaper, January 21, 1913, Page 10

' | FERS ENCED + TWOIS PROPOSAL Aldermen Framing Ordinance Indorse Plan Now Used y in London. TO CUT PRESENT RATES. Demand That Single Cab Cost,| tense ta, carry the pubic. On tol mittee anenid be guided by the prov OE=T OE=ZO0 We Give Surety Stamps Free with All Purchases and Redeem Them = 14 ’ jerned in establish-| gions of the ui tae On In New York's , f or “y Not “Overhead” Expense, | {0r.\ce'tcense tor enrrying passensere te| lowed ot Aldermen tn given the power ¥ Determine New Rate. BY SOPHIE IRENE LOEB. In orter to arrive at @ fatr maxt- mum rate to be designated in the forth- coming taxicab onfinance several mem: bere of the Aldermante Committer are considering the advimability of lower- ing the rates to an appreciable degree, but to charge extra for the number of Passengers carried when more than two. At prasent the charge for one passenger or four passengers iv the same. The ifea ie advanced that if a Tate per passenger !s made it will in- crease the earnings of a cab and thun materially aid in lowering metes The cab.owners, from the generally Accepted term of service, ahould re@wive more for carrying four passengers than for carrying two, which ts the ci Buropean cities, But the rates York have been so high that thie point | wae not considered in a previous ordi- Rance. With the lowering of rates to & popular basis, this feature should be | taken into consideration for the benefit of the operator of the taxi traffic, and it) is fair to assume that the people would | fee the justice of It FOLKS PROMISES SPEEDY AC-| TION ON ORDINANCE. Alderman Folke, Rules Committee, when appointing « Rew member of the Taxicab Committee | fe take the place of the late Alderman ‘Willard, will urge the mombers to speedily make their recommendations and promises to get It on the floor as oon as possible for final adjustment Chairman of the | a license to a single cab, tory condition at present. thing that, from my observations, con- corns the question is the cost of runing & eingle cab. 1 do not think that fig- ures as to the capitalization of cab com- tir expenses for operation and ire vitally material in arriving at a fair charge to the public without confiscating the property of operators. “Licenses are granted, not to cab o & whole, but the dmfividual cab ind whether it 1s owned by a company or an individual, each cab must secure this license before tt can be/ when you engage & cab you can put in sideration is the cort of the ac! each 0 - quarter mile thereaft: hi ¥ Operated. "Therefore companies or ndi-|” many paasengers ae the 0M @EDeNAPA OF ca, In LONDON TAX! CHARGES EXTRA any war be checwed with the aut of itty cast oS oly ‘ f and 01 rken f hunc vidua’ should be considered only in riment in the wear and tear of t an salary of FOR THIAD RIDER. i their relation of the running of a single cab QUESTION OF OWNERSHIP IS NOT INVOLVE “When the City of New erante case, It is presumably not concerned a« to whether its owner é# capita’ at $6,000,000 or at $600. The city ts direct- ly concerned in the charge made to the not alueed, and in not making the ri too low #0 aa to confiscate property. be to get at the average cost ings per single cab operating on like these— and in this case, what is for the grown-ups. of heat and energy) oatmeal for the U. S. serve H-O Oatmeal you can now the| Oatmeal is an admirable food. In its combined protein (which builds brain, bone, flesh and blood) and fat and carbohydrates (which supply If you want the ~uthority for this statement, send Department of Agriculture Bulletin No. 249, and look on page 12. ‘There are other good foods to give children, but you can always be sure‘that oatmeal is a safe, sure food; and if you ty = pe ae streets of New York, whether owned by single person or biggest company. I also would think that to arri t the most economic method of lowering the present rates would he to charge extra for carrying more than two passengers.” A id he favored titled to extra money for carry! passengers than one, and if the rates lowered thin should be accorded to m dy ptopet provision in the ordi- noe. How thie could be arranged iv 'a matter for consideration Present e's the same. I believe thi a granted to the operators it wou! ‘The atatementa made by Aldermen “olks an | dation of Attor dependent T who complied a brief for the the committees which contains the fol- | lowing conclusiona as to rater: elation, to regulate the business of hackmen and the rates of fares to be taken by the owner or river of hackney coacher. “Thin ‘oes not intend that the com- mittee should attempt to regulate any more than the rate to be taken by the good for the child is good leads other foods. be sure that it will always be nefit of | rusin| ot to ti upon or ti pens oMfices and expensive bookkee! other salaried employees, epparent that @ company oper: hundred cabs could make no money and or a eoes dividends if it had @ capital of “N the overhead and interest charges have | Become #0 Ia: 0 © lowered and these CH | pay dividends, it | tunate situation for a heip to equalize the lower rates a8 10 /ttweif in, but it is not t argument againet the reduction in rates, white} a owner or driver, It ia, therefore, proper to receive the evidence of th in they cannot make money, thin fact cost of | mitte: ing an individual cab. In not, and would jude the cont of gtoxmly inflat 0 take into consideration eof highly paid official be relevant the ex- It ne ), 000, ‘ne only thing to be taken into con- that it Is impossible ¢ !, perhapa, an unfor- pany to find vant as an what ofa panien increased their expenses by the payment of for special privileges to h they never were entitled and then money while the first half mile and 10 Journey. the charges of should also be disregarded by the com-| for consideration, Licenses are granted to indi- vidual owners of cabs, which ¢ e. The , only be gov aotual running expenses of a cab. “With regard the amount of the maximum rate nothing need be satd onjiand Yard shali aMx to the plate the behalf of this amsoctation | the fact that they now been for some time pas Most concrete and convincing evidence] if the owners think ‘that they can and have been making] collecting the extras and assure the inning for 30 cents for charge of 16 conta for each passenger carried more than two for the whoie| the footboard of each cab.’ which state. ent the committee believes to be well the meter reco: jou in to #ay, , the passenger must pa: the taximeter and 1 y cente extra for eaoh passenger for the! to the may be adjusted in New Bolte EVENING WORLD, TURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1918,’ one ee some diMevity in ust} tion of these “extr erned by the cently on this point: “As regard: the demand reawon of] required statement as to and have! committee think that there is nm ving the] jection to this co: centa for no matter rds at the end| founded.” So that tha committee finally granted these extras and dr At a proper ai tion if It were A question *" by the eab aom- committee should, panies from the drivers The London committes reported re- that extran, ie pu assist in tras unless a policeman is carried on in Londo: to be giver Scot- the obs oe Ue & rgest selling stomach regulator in the world. If what you eat ferme into stubborn lumps, as and eructate sour, undi- id; head i disty and ur, Up ste, remember the moment Diapepsin ht. in contact with the stomach all 9 : FILL- Sixth Avenue, 20th to 22d Street Sale of 25,000 Pairs of Sample Hosiery jf Manufacturers’ sample lots, small sur plus lots, discontinued numbers and odd lots from our own excellent stocks A Big Semi-Annual Sale at O’Neill’s—Presenting the Greatest Hosiery Bargains of the Season Only at O'Neill's and only twice a year can you share in such a posi- tively unmatched bargain event in good hosiery, because the manufac- turers and importers whose are included send theselot: sto twice a year under special contract, and it is always an occ asion which interests our thousands of thrifty shoppers. This year there is a much bigger lot— enough for all the old friends and thousands of new ones. Women’s Standard 35c and 50c Hosiery The best lar 25c lisle stockingsin black, | roducts ’Neill’s >. Women’s Finest Grades of| 25c Hosiery qualities of regu- | Children’s 25c Stockings The, qualities) we sell the year | Co, There are no “Seconds” or any undergrade Hosiery in this Sale. Every pair is perfect, and of course you understand that there is a very wide assortment of kinds, colors and styles included. Practically every good kind of stockings that are in demand to-day. Some of the larger lots are mentioned here, but you will tind hundreds of kinds besides. Children’s 29c to 35c Stockings Mr. Folks said to- cooked. Silk boot stockings, fine tans, white and desirable "1 = ‘ 5 H Mabout two geare amo Z went into thie] | SFOPOty . lisle stockings, dainty lace colors. Also finest 25 cot- | Cc a ely oak | \y Cc - Gumptes oi sey) question thoroughly, in connection with Twenty minutes on your stove plus the more-than-two- instep stockings, embroidered ton stockings, in black, tans | Ly Bs, grades of CR ad | Cc the automobile investhration relative to] | hours’ cooking we give it in the mill, insures that. inate stockings, and the finer Cc white and the desirable colors. | ripped, in black hosiery, in wool, cotton | ualities cotton stockings. peed iaws; the regulation of taxicabs ‘Wan part of my work. I think the rates Right away, order a package of H-O from your grocers, igh spliced heels, double Pair, All with double heels, toes and soles. Here is where you Pair, and all wanted shades. Lisles and and lisle ribbed and plain | weaves. Black and colors. Pair, Pair, Seu once iano eto | | Goat lus than halcent a dish we ats nt a] Valooeeoe| rg erate ats | © Pals. $1|Settms, doute| Pairs, 686 | Boviic hen mies asl g Pairs 4 al Pi pe to the present commit: | desirable colore—all sizes. 4 are the best in years. es heels, toes, soles. toes. | , teemen considering this question, they | _ i ai aN i ik SOUR STOMAGH, INDIGESTION, GAG. OR QYSPEPSIA—PAPE'S DIAPEPGIN This delightful stomach regulator brings relief infiv minutes-—Puts an end to Stomach trouble forever. almost marvelous, and the joy ie les our druggist k. harmless stomach doctor in the . Cannot recommend a reasonable mexi- mum rate. “{ will do ail I can to help put for- ward « proper ordinance regulating this pert of the automobile industry, which igecertainiy tm anything but a satiafac- EEO Gatmeat Half Prices and Lower to Clear Knitted Underwear Women's $2.00 to $2.75 Under-| Women's $1.75 to $2.00 Under-/Women's $1.00 to $1.25 Under-| Women's 39c Underwear at 25c wear at 75c wear at $1.00 wear at 50c and 65c Women’s fine ribbed cotton vests and pants. Norfolk and New Brunswick Underwear, in-| White and natural Merino Union Suits, also|_ White and Natural Merino Vests and Pants, Children’s 29c Underwear,1214c cluding verts and pants, white and natural/very fine qualities of silk and cotton Union| Regular sises, value $1.00, at 50c, Extra sizes,| Odd lot of children's Winter Underwear to shades, also ribbed merino vests, pants and union| suiis, regular and extra sizes included, all hand| regularly 91.00 to 81.25, at 65c, Quantities | make immediate clearance. The New Silk S JLANDKE Introduced To-Morrow at Special Prices stitehed handkerchiefs; 9 1 First the extremely pretty India Silks, Chiffon T'affetas and Messalines in new stripes of 34and}ginchhems;each 1 22c| light tones. Hairline st: are much in evidence and the broader stripes are particularly good looking. New develo; ects of the Robespierre collar show fetching lines and trimmings of Women’s 50c Nec kwear, 25c Jabots of shadow lace, imitation Irish lace Dutch style buttons and tucks, and many other features will interest the well dressed woman. collars, Irish crochet stocks, and Dutch collars, ete. $5.00 New Striped aes epee Lass, Sont Collars of boltation Ir round and Silk Shi t at $3.95 add roche! uteh collars, real macri. 1¢ lace collars, Values from $1.50 to $2.50. Special at... $1.00 Fine Quality Chiffon} India Silk with Hair- Taffeta, in Handsome] nn oct rida tell ColQVve Sale Continues! 4 rn 1 bee Robespierre collar, crystal Glenn ep we {button trimmings iy Over 30,000 Sample Pairs of Gloves of all desirable : 5.95 kinds and styles from such famous manufacturers as: special, ‘una "5. 95|2-".... "3.98 on ouvin et Cie ownes Messaline Shirts, Special at $2.95 and other makes which carry with them O’Neill’s Guarantee. TU Arit mace of Gesealing sil, la bined, sary *)] Much greater than ever this year in quantities and variety, we have put the prices down to a point never before re d Wash Silk Waists, Special at $5.95] with gloves of the finest character; splendid assortments still, Waists, made of Wash Silk, in handsome stripes, || but there's no telling how soon they will he broken. rolling collar and tie—button trimmed. fouvin et Cie $1.50 to $2.10 Gloves Clearance Prices on hirts) HANDKERCHIEFS ‘A Real Old-Fashioned For Women, embroidered and lace edge handkerchiefs, also novelty colored handkerchief: lues from 1c 1 to 25c, at, each, ....666 9c aud 12:. Clearance Sale of Overcoats and Suits | | e | a For Men and Youths---Ready-to-Wear | $12, $15 & $18, $25, $22 & $20 | Overcoats & Suits|Overcoats & Suits $9.50 3] 3:50 $35, $32 & $30 , $45, $40 & $38 . Lingerie and Voile Waists, For, Women—Finest French glace, one, two and three clasp styles: white, e e lack, ny and mode. egular to $2.10 qualities, Special at $2.00 at sinners ° 1.00 | Overcoats&Suits Overcoats& Suits Dainty ane gente trimmed with laces ao Fownes $2.50 louvin et Cie and fine embroidery. Black Suede Gloves For Women—Jouvin's black suede gloves have for years been famous. These are the desirable 2 and $ Driving Gloves For Men—Heavy hand sewn, tan cape and gray mocha, with right hands reinforced; others mocha} styles, 1 clasp style in colors; also back and capeskin "1 10 values $1.50 to $2.10, aa | 00 . : palms; sale price, pair.. CASAL aaenea Our Own Fine Quality Long Evening Gloves Reduced Silk Shirt, $5.95 Messaline Waists, Special at $3.95 Buttoned front, net yoke—in black, navy or brown, Sale of 1913 Silks & Dress Goods | $16°° $1950 Hundreds of Them at Each Price—in Every Good Style, Design and Fabric Chinchilla Overcoats in blue, brown and gr: 16-Button Length|16-Button WHITE) 20-Button Length tweeds, be: hevi u iT hi stay; velours, Elysians, Because of its scope, the big values and O'Neill’s pre-eminent reputation for silks, this sale|] GlsceMousquetaite| Glace Mousque-| Glace Mousquetaire ls, beavers, cheviots, meltons, shetlands and vicunas—the ‘ a beg : Gloves,inflesh, peach,| po. Gy value| Gloves, inflesh, peach, . \ gmartest and t distincti f model: Single and double breasted offers extraordinary opportunities for the purchase of the new materials in all the fashionable shell pink, azure and sire Gloves, value) Jholl ‘pink, asure G is ts, _, parce beys ney ‘with Hd vey coll jouble ntibl weaves, just what vnonld appeal to economical women who are followers of Fashion, | ise; value M4 25; ’ 1 59 and sf turquoise; % % | uards coats, back models, ha jars, conve! le a ° value 36-inch Satin Messaline 175 Meteor finish, with hairline stripes and checks, Value @1.25 yard, at Black Dress Satin Black peau de soie, black dress taffeta and black satin messaline, all are a yard wide. Value $1.25 yard, collars, velvet collars and self-collars; coats for dress wear and semi- dress wear, and for auto and street wear. 36-Inch Silk Dress Poplin A complete assortment of all the new Spring colors, also white or black. Value $1.00 Novelty Woollens Novelty wool suitings in a big variety of styles and colors, 52 and 54 inches wide, the most popular material lately. Value $2 to 82.50 yard, at........ 98 c O'Neill Main Store—Int FL January Clearance Prices on Inlaid Linoleums The finest quality imported Tnlaid Linoleums. All colors, in neat tile effects. The colors are solid, right through to the back, so the linoleum will not look shabby after being a little worn. 89c | Suits in smart English effects and distinctive conservative models ] of finest worsteds, tweeds, cheviots and vicunasin a remarkable assort- | i] ment, brown, blue and gray mixtures and neat, smart dark effects. Per Sq. Yd Value 81.65 9S ciae'$1.15 $1.25 ciuvrr Samples of Linoleums & Oilcloths Handsome Broadcloths Black Cheviot { cist gusty, brilliant fin, black and 5+ ah Alt won blac SURY UTES This fine eg eet ; y | CHAM REE’ . " colored Broadcloth, sponged an material is all sponged and shrunk. Each piece is at least one yard square. | 279 BROADWAY, NEAR BERS ST t 47 Peete ee ERE shrunk. Value $2.00 yard, at.... $1.39 Value $1.25 a yard, at............ 9c These samples are in perfect condition. Regularly from 35c to 60c, al . O'Nelll Main Store, Second Fleer, Take S24 St. Rieveters, O'Neill Main store—Fourth Floor, ESIOESIOE=IO O'NcillsAdams Co, Sixth Avenuc,-20th to-22d'Street, New York Ciy QESIOE= UNION SQUARE, 14TH ST., Near Broadway 125TH STREET, CORNER THIRD AVENUE—OPEN EVENINCS 19¢